Christmas Holiday’s Around The World

Holidays Around The World is a special event held during the holiday season that transforms World Showcase at Epcot theme park into a celebration of diverse international holiday traditions with festive decorations and live entertainment.

Explore each national pavilion and celebrate the holiday season through diverse customs, legends, lore and characters from around the world.

Delight in wondrous holiday tales and local customs while surrounded by a heavenly mosaic of twinkling lights. The magic starts when you enter World Showcase Plaza and walk through the dazzling Lights of Winter-a canopy of multi-colored lights synchronized to a joyous holiday score.

Sample delicious regional holiday delights and explore a unique collection of merchandise for the perfect holiday gift. Visit Santa’s Village in the America Adventure Pavilion or stop by the France Pavilion for a delicious gourmet treat.

You may even catch a glass blower in the Germany Pavilion putting the finishing touches on a unique seasonal ornament.

Holidays Around The World includes all of this great entertainment:

* Candlelight Processional - a retelling of the Christmas story with a celebrity narrator and a 50-piece orchestra

* IllumiNations: Holiday Edition - A spectacular light and sound fireworks show

* Holiday Storytellers - legendary holiday folklore from around the world told by the legends themselves

* Candlelight Dinner Packages - special packages that include dinner and reserved seating for the Candlelight Processional, additional cost applies

Entertainment is subject to change without notice. Availability is limited for some events. Events are included with Epcot theme park admission.

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Festival Dates: September 25, 2009 - November 8, 2009

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is an autumn special event that transforms Epcot theme park into a food and wine lover’s paradise with specialty food items, culinary events, sophisticated parties and live musical entertainment.

Epcot theme park always features a remarkable collection of international dining opportunities and tempting spirits, but during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival there is even more to sample, sip and love.

Try delicious cuisine from around the world at special food booths set up along World Showcase Promenade. Explore specialty marketplaces featuring regional foods, wines and beers.

Learn from renowned chefs and winemakers at special programs and demonstrations, and sample the finest cuisine from around the globe at spectacular culinary events.

Plus, there is more to do than just enjoying great food and beverage. Enjoy the Eat to the Beat concert series every night during the Festival and unwind with a stellar lineup of celebrated musical acts. Three shows nightly at 5:15 pm, 6:30pm, and 7:45 pm.

Eat to the Beat concert series schedule:*
9/25-9/27 - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
9/28-9/29 - Richard Marx (NEW!)
9/30-10/3 - Starship starring Mickey Thomas
10/4-10/6 - En Vogue
10/7-10/8 - Better Than Ezra (NEW!)
10/9-10/11 - Sister Hazel
10/12-10/13 - Kool & The Gang
10/14-10/16 - Spyro Gyra
10/17-10/18 - Jon Secada
10/19-10/20 - Sister Sledge
10/21-10/22 - Vanessa Carlton (NEW!)
10/23-10/25 - Taylor Dayne
10/26-10/28 - Boyz II Men
10/29-10/31 - John Waite (NEW!)
11/1-11/2 - Night Ranger
11/3-11/5 - Billy Ocean (NEW!)
11/6-11/8 - Los Lobos

When you arrive at Epcot theme park, visit the Festival Welcome Center to plan your day.

You’ll also find the Festival Wine Shop and the Wonders Bar-where you can purchase champagne and wine or attend official book signings with celebrity chefs and authors.

The Stockpot shop offers marvelous merchandise, including the collectable marketplace cookbook.

Epcot theme park admission is required. Some Epcot International Food & Wine Festival events require ticket fees in addition to admission to Epcot theme park.

Availability is limited for some events. Events may be rescheduled or cancelled at any time.

*Entertainment subject to change.

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series

Sounds Like Summer is an annual live concert series at Epcot theme park that brings together a talented collection of tribute bands to authentically recreate the classic hits of legendary musical icons. In 2009, the event will be held between June 15 and August 9.

Follow the blissful sounds of long, carefree sunny days to the lagoonside America Gardens Theatre-adjacent to the American Adventure Pavilion. Listen to the tunes that inspired everyone’s favorite youthful memories as you celebrate the spirit of summer vacation, day trips to the beach, backyard cookouts and relaxing in a snug hammock under a shady tree!

2009 Performers

* June 15 - June 21: Stayin’ Alive, A Tribute to the Bee Gees
* June 22 - June 28: Hotel California, A Tribute to The Eagles
* June 29 - July 8: Slippery When Wet, A Tribute to Bon Jovi
* July 9 - July 17: 52nd Street, A Tribute to Billy Joel
* July 18 - July 26: Sounds of The Supremes, A Tribute to The Supremes
* July 27 - August 2: 2U, A Tribute to U2
* August 3 - August 9: Petty Theft, A Tribute to Tom Petty

Showtimes

Showtimes are schedule for 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:15 p.m.-except on July 4. On July 4, showtimes are scheduled for 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

For the latest information and updated showtimes, please check the Entertainment Guide you receive when you enter Epcot theme park.

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

CLICK HERE - To Get The 2009 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Guide >>

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, presented by Disneynature, is a spring special event filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events.

Events start… March 18, 2009 - May 31, 2009

You don’t have to be a gardening expert to love this event. It’s perfect for Guests of all ages who enjoy the beauty of mother nature! See millions of blooming flowers and a vibrant collection of Disney-themed topiaries, and get up close with hundreds of colorful butterflies inside Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden. On the weekends, meet with top horticulturists at one of the many Garden Town Programs and learn helpful gardening tips, and be sure to attend public demonstrations of advanced gardening techniques from around the world.

On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the festival, finish off the day with a melodious evening at the America Gardens Theatre adjacent to the American Adventure Pavilion and enjoy music from the 1960s and 1970s during the Flower Power Concert Series.

Plus, you can bring some of the magic back home with you-you’ll find plenty of gardening tools and products to help you grow and maintain the perfect garden.Festival Highlights

Cinderellabration - Main Entrance

Its Cinderella’s coronation day and you’re invited to celebrate with the royal court in this topiary spectacle.

Festival Information - Behind Spaceship Earth Daily - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Get tips on how to plan your day! Find information about daily fun family activities, complimentary tours and special guests you won’t want to miss.

* Character Topiary Scavenger Hunt - Start location behind Spaceship Earth
* Festival Blooms Discover the many varieties of blooms that help us create our award winning landscapes.
* Ask an Expert Get your gardening questions answered! “Master Gardeners” from IFAS at the University of Florida will be available to answer your questions.
Let’s Get Moving - Featuring Evos & Weevos play systems

Find Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald and Goofy, captured in topiary, doing their favorite outdoor activities. Interact in this fun garden where you can climb and explore on these unique play structures for both younger and older children.

Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden - Test Track Walkway - Presented by Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure.

See some of your favorite fairies, in topiary, from Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure. Play structures designed for children ages 2-5.

Fragrance Garden France Pavilion - Presented by Guerlain, Inc Daily

Let your senses take over as you experience the pleasure of this captivating garden, featuring the radiant and sensual fragrances of Guerlain. Explore the “love story” between plants, fragrance and perfume. Experience a complimentary twenty-minute tour with a Guerlain Representative at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Sign up at the Guerlain Shop in La Signature.

English Tea Garden United Kingdom Pavilion hosted by Twinings®

Discover the history and art of tea blending and explore various tea plants as you stroll through this elegant English Tea Garden. Sign-up for a complimentary twenty-minute guided tour at the Tea Caddy hosted by Twinings® at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays.

Celebrate the Art and Music of the Disney’s Fantasia Behind Spaceship Earth

Find select Disney Characters from Walt Disney Pictures’ Fantasia.

Simba’s Birthday Celebration - World Showcase Plaza

It’s Simba’s birthday! See the classic scene recreated in topiary from Walt Disney Pictures’ The Lion King.

Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden - Test Track Walkway

Experience hundreds of free-flying butterflies as you venture through lush foliage in this distinctive garden and butterfly house.

Green Garden - Adjacent to the Morocco Pavilion - Presented by FNGLA

Discover how you can create an environmentally friendly, low-input garden of your own as you explore this unique garden.

Aladdin’s Bazaar - Morocco Pavilion

Bonsai Collection - Japan Pavilion

Discover the ancient art of bonsai showcased throughout the serene Japanese garden.

Be Our Guest - Future World, Fountain Stage plaza

See some of your favorite characters from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Floral Floating Islands - East and West Lake, concourse to World Showcase

Presented by Floating Island Southeast

Amore nel Giardino (Love in the Garden) - Italy Pavilion

Bouquets of blooms surround Lady and the Tramp. Collect planting ideas on how to combine colorful flowers, textured foliage and beautiful pots for dramatic results.

Pirates Adventure Zone - Adjacent to German Pavilion

Let your imagination set sail in this interactive space where you can explore, play and create your own adventure. Play structures designed for ages 6 and older.

Bromeliad Dragon - China Pavilion

Catch a glimpse of a topiary dragon as he wades among lily pads in front of the Temple of Heaven.

Norway Troll Trek - Norway Pavilion

The Trolls are loose in the Norway Garden! Over 20 Trolls have escaped from the Puffin’s Roost and are hiding in the Norway Garden. See how many you can find!

Palm Walkway - Imagination Walkway - Presented by Diaz Palms

Water Works - Canada Pavilion - Presented by Rain Bird Corporation

Epcot theme park admission is required. Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival events are included with admission to Epcot theme park. Availability is limited for some events. Events may be cancelled at any time.