Holiday Around the World, the annual seasonal celebration begins at Epcot today (25th November) and will run all the way through until 29th December. As per usual, the events take place around World Showcase with only a smattering taking place in Furture World.

The following event and times information is courtesy of WDWMagic

Reflections of Earth with Peace on Earth finale 9:30pm.

Candlelight Processional at the America Gardens Theatre 5:00pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm.
11/25–11/27 — Mira Sorvino
11/28–12/01 — Michael W. Smith
12/02–12/03 — Geena Davis
12/04–12/06 — Edward James Olmos (12/04 – 6:45 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. shows only)
12/07–12/09 — Isabella Rossellini
12/10–12/12 — Neil Patrick Harris
12/13–12/15 — Lorraine Bracco
12/16–12/18 — Chita Rivera
12/19–12/21 — Trace Adkins
12/22–12/24 — Susan Lucci
12/25–12/27 — Blair Underwood
12/28–12/30 — Marlee Matlin

JOYFUL! A Gospel Celebration of the Season featuring D’Vine Voices
Fountain Stage – November 25 to December 29 2011. Showtimes are daily at 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm and 4:15pm

Holiday Storytellers

Performances take place daily from November 25 to December 29 2011.

Mexico
Celebrate with LosTres Reyes Magos, the Three Kings, as they tell of their journey to the Posada and traditions today.
1:45; 2:35; 3:20; 4:05; 4:45; 5:30; 6:30; 7:30pm

Norway
Meet the storyteller Sigrid who will tell you of the mischievous Christmas Gnome, Julenissen.
3:10; 3:50; 4:30; 5:10; 5:50; 6:35; 7:15; 7:55pm

China
Watch the agile Monkey King weave his tall tale with twists and turns celebrating Chinese New Year!
12:10; 12:45; 1:30; 2:15; 3:20; 4:00; 4:50; 5:50pm

Germany
Listen as Helga tells the story of the first Christmas tree and the tale of her first Nutcracker.
1:00; 2:00; 2:55; 3:55; 5:30; 6:05; 6:40; 7:15pm

Italy
Visit with Italy’s good Christmas witch, La Befana, as she remembers the Epiphany and her first Christmas 2,000 years ago!
1:00; 2:00; 2:40; 3:20; 4:20; 5:20; 6:00; 6:45pm

American Adventure
Christmas: Whisper your Christmas wishes in Santa’s ear. Even Mrs. Claus will be there!
1:30–2:40; 3:30–4:40; 5:30–6:40; 7:30–8:40pm

Kwanzaa: Experience the spirit of Kwanzaa, a celebration of family, creativity and community.
12:20; 1:05; 1:50; 2:35; 3:20; 4:05; 4:45; 6:00pm

Hanukkah
: Discover the connection of today’s Hanukkah tradition and the story of the brave Maccabees and the lamp that burned miraculously for eight days
12:15; 1:00; 1:45; 2:25; 3:25; 4:00; 4:50; 5:45pm

Japan
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the NewYear!
12:50; 1:25; 2:15; 3:05; 4:00; 4:50; 5:35; 6:45pm

France

Find Père Noël as he shares a letter from a little girl that recreates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child.
11:20; 11:55; 12:30; 1:15; 2:05; 3:30; 4:20; 5:05pm

Morocco

Drum with Taarji, as he celebrates the customs of Ramadan and Ashura.
2:10; 2:55; 4:30; 5:35; 6:15; 7:20pm

United Kingdom

Spend a moment with jolly Father Christmas, as he makes traditions from Christmas past just as fun today!
2:45; 3:55; 4:35; 5:25; 6:10; 6:45; 7:30; 8:25pm

Canada
See Nowell, a Canadian lumberjack, as he tells of his journey to find Santa at Christmastime.
11:15; 12:00; 12:45; 1:30; 2:30; 3:30; 4:30; 5:15pm

Want to know more about the history of DIsney storytelling and how Holidays Areound the World fits in? Take a look below at this video from the Disney Parks Blog

By Adam

Adam has been a fan of Disney since he was small. He runs the Disneybrit Podcast. He is also the author of several Disney books.

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