Epcot's Holidays Around The World 2014 - Featuring New Experiences!

Epcot Christmas Tree Display

Holidays Around The World is an annual celebration that takes place at Epcot, highlighting some of the holiday traditions observed by the countries represented around the World Showcase. Guests learn  about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas as they listen to stories told by characters native to the countries and tales themselves. This year brings some change and new experiences to the Walt Disney World tradition:

"For the 2014 holiday season, new Holidays Around the World experiences in Mexico, Morocco, and China join returning favorites such as "Joyful! A Gospel Celebration of the Season," the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

"In Mexico, guests will enjoy the songs and traditions of “Fiesta de Navidad,” featuring colorful dancers and mariachis, who celebrate the holiday customs of Mexico in an interactive, musical performance. A Moroccan storyteller invites guests to join her on a journey to experience the gaiety of festivals, holiday traditions, and celebrations that are like the “spice of life” across Morocco. And the China pavilion bursts to life with the vibrant Chinese Lion Dance, bringing good fortune and happiness to all in honor of major holidays such as the Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival."

Epcot's Holidays Around The World runs from November 28-December 29, 2014.

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"Jingle Cruise" Returns To Magic Kingdom

The Jungle Cruise Skippers are feeling a little homesick this holiday season and so, for the second year in a row, they have decorated their attraction with homemade holiday decorations, items from back home, and gifts. They even gone so far as to rename their boats with seasonally-themed names, like Yule Log Lolly, Brrrrr Bertha, and Fruitcake Zelda. And, if you liked the Skippers' jokes before, you'll love the holiday versions added to the mix. The "Jingle Cruise" is now sailing at the Magic Kingdom, both during normal park hours as well as throughout Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and will continue to do so for the entire holiday season.

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