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EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Nears Close as New Year’s Eve Dance Rigs Go Up

Temporary setups will be cleared after Dec. 31, creating a short gap before Festival of the Arts begins Jan. 16.

Overview

  • EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays ends Dec. 30, concluding seasonal food kitchens, activities, and the Candlelight Processional.
  • Holiday-specific touches such as hidden Olaf decorations and the gingerbread Spaceship Earth in CommuniCore Hall are reported to be removed when the festival wraps.
  • Lighting and sound equipment has been spotted around World Showcase for one-night New Year’s Eve dance parties on Dec. 31.
  • Those temporary installations are expected to come down after New Year’s Eve, leaving a brief period with no festival booths or programming.
  • The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs Jan. 16–Feb. 23, 2026, with more than 20 Food Studios, the Disney on Broadway concert series, live art and CommuniCore Plaza performances, and newly announced Disney Lorcana activities.