Everybody get your holiday eating pants on! It’s time to stroll and EAT our way through the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays (which is being referred to as the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays this year) and we’re reporting LIVE!

Is there a better way to OFFICIALLY launch ourselves into the holiday season than with a trip around World Showcase and Future World to try all of the best holiday eats and treats? We don’t think so. Let’s dive in!

Keep an eye out! We’ll be updating our Food Booth pages ALL DAY with pictures of every single item at this year’s Festival. Annnd we will even be releasing REVIEWS for each booth!

We will update this post throughout the DAY with all the information on food, merch, entertainment, and more in this post. So keep checking back. Let’s head inside to see what the festival has to offer!

Entering EPCOT

The first thing we got excited about was the Festival of the Holidays banners around the entrance pavilions! So pretty!

The entrance area has been outfitted with the Festival of the Holidays signage.

One inside, we spotted some BIG decorations, like these fun presents, to welcome us to the park!

We were also able to grab out Festival Passports to help guide us around.

The design, of course, matches the festival theme and is a surefire way to find your way around the fest.

You can also pick up an EPCOT Guidemap which has been updated to include festival information.

Crowds

Heads up! It was pretty crowded today — so much so that we had trouble finding a table pretty much every time we needed one.

And the lines were long too!

Line for L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (Between Morocco and France) in Epcot! pic.twitter.com/x4H1Uu5a6g

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Holiday Kitchens and Other Locations

Joffrey’s

Our first stop was the Joffrey’s near the Canada Pavilion for a taste of the festival exclusives at this spot! Here we had a decadent breakfast of the Caramel Tinsel Donut and the Caramel Tinsel Latte (you can get it hot or iced). Yum!

We’ll tell ya, this is quite the way to start the day.

First up? The iced Caramel Tinsel Latte and Caramel Tinsel Donut from @JoffreysCoffee at Epcot! pic.twitter.com/7HNKfTrlTD

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

If you’re gonna put TWIX on a DONUT, we’re gonna have some thoughts!

Click here to see our REVIEW of the Caramel Tinsel offerings!

Holiday Hearth

There’s a NEW booth in World Showplace called Holiday Hearth, and that means we’re eating a LOT of new snacks.

We’re talking a Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake, a Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie…

Of course, we had to try the Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie from Holiday Hearth! #Epcot #FestivaloftheHolidays pic.twitter.com/R34tq3abCd

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

…Snowball Cookies, Peppermint Bark, Stollen Holiday Fruit Cake, Mouse Crunch, and more.

Plus this super cute Chocolate Mickey Tart.

Chocolate Mickey Tart from Holiday Hearth! #epcot #FestivaloftheHolidays pic.twitter.com/0VM9Y4EWo3

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Oh, and did we mention the Gingerbread Milkshake?

Gingerbread Milkshake from Holiday Hearth! #epcot #FestivaloftheHidays pic.twitter.com/Eg0vi3n5IT

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Basically, it’s the place to BE for holiday flavors.

Holiday Hearth is new this year so we are trying lot of goodies! pic.twitter.com/mD3iOwNlWl

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Prost!

Over near the Germany Pavilion, we stopped by the festival’s beer-based booth (Prost!) for some charcuterie, beers, and ciders.

This spot is a GREAT place to relax and imbibe.

We’re not kidding when we say we loved every. single. beer.

We’re trying the Charcuterie and Cheese Plate and a few different beers from Prost! kitchen at Epcot! pic.twitter.com/uzBVHj0vyF

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Our one complaint is that it’s pretty difficult to down ALL of these when you can’t drink and walk.

Click here for our full review of Prost!

Festival Favorites

Another booth located in World Showplace is Festival Favorites which has a focus on beloved items from festivals past.

To eat here, you’ll find Blackened Bass and Duck Confit, and the drinks include a Coquito and Frozen S’mores.

Were they tasty? Well, they don’t call them festival FAVORITES for nothing.

Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Festival Favorites booth!

Hot Beverages in the English Garden

Color us pleased that we could pick up a Hot Toddy at Hot Beverages in the English Tea Garden!

If we ever pass on a Hot Toddy, you might want to check in on us.

Click here for our review of the UK Pavilion offerings!

Le Marché de Noël

Now it’s time to head to the France booth, Le Marché de Noël! You know we’ve been waiting on this one since France tends to have some goooood eats.

We’re trying the new items including the Dinde Forestière, the Rosé Pétillant Méthode Traditionnelle Champenoise, and the Boosted Mimosa.

Oh, la, la! That looks delicious.

Dinde Forestière, Pommes Dauphines, Boosted Mimosa with Monin Immunity Boost and Cabernet Sauvignon from Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen (France) in Epcot! pic.twitter.com/W41OKZm4ko

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Plus, this mimosa is TECHNICALLY healthy. We won’t question it.

Click here for our review of Le Marche de Noel!

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen

L’Chaim is another spot on the Cookie Stroll with the LOVELY Black and White Cookie. It’s a true classic, isn’t it?

We’re grabbing the Black and White Cookie from L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen which is part of the Cookie Stroll! pic.twitter.com/7ZsTLpdGeL

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

And we tried a JELLIED DONUT BEER too!

Are we going to pass on donuts in any form? Probably not, even beer.

Click here for the full review of L’Chaim!

Sapphire Holiday Kitchen

If you want a HEFTY portion, head on over to the Sapphire Holiday Kitchen in the Morocco Pavilion.

Specifically, we’re talking about this INSANE Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab!

We were LOVING the options at this booth and you just might too.

Click here for our full review of Sapphire Holiday Kitchen!

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen

The offerings at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen are very unique and definitely worth a try. Check out the New Year Celebration Soba…

…and the Ichigo Mont Blanc Tart.

This treat is DEFINITELY an eye-catcher.

We have thoughts on the Ichigo Mont Blanc Tart from Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen (Japan). Review coming soon! pic.twitter.com/1mgstqp45L

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Trust us, we have THINGS TO SAY about this booth, and you can find them in our review (coming soon!).

Click here for our review of Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen!

Funnel Cake Stand

Funnel Cake Stand has a great holiday treat option of its own with the Sweet Potato Casserole Funnel Cake!

Call us crazy, but we think you can almost SMELL this treat when you see it.

Sweet Potato Casserole Funnel Cake in Epcot – would you try it?? pic.twitter.com/WF2c4uAtsr

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

We know you want to know how we felt about this baby, so check out our review!

Click here for the festival funnel cake review!

American Holiday Table

The American Adventure Pavilion American Holiday Table booth has LOTS of new offerings this year.

And of course, we tried them all! What a nice mix of classics and inventive holiday options — and beer, can’t forget the beer.

Ready for some slow pan action?

Grabbing some items from American Holiday Table! pic.twitter.com/HgOg3mHMdW

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Want to hear something cool? That’s a PLANT-BASED Pot Pie, and we’ve tried it for you.

Click here for our review of American Holiday Table!

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen

The Italy Pavilion booth, Tuscany Holiday Kitchen, was next and this just might be the cheesiest booth in the whole fest.

We like to call this the picky eater’s booth. It hasn’t wowed us, but it’s got some nice simple options!

If you’re looking for bacon and cheese, we might have found your fest pick.

Sacchetti alla Boscaiola from Tuscany Holiday Kitchen at the Festival of the Holidays! pic.twitter.com/Nb9DIL5V8Y

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

You can learn more about our feelings for this booth in our review.

Click here for our review of the Tuscany booth!

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen is up next and we have two words for you: CHEESE. FONDUE.

To answer the question we KNOW you have: No, we probably won’t ever talk badly about melted cheese.

Basically, Bavaria is a winner in our books.

Click here for our full review of the Bavaria booth!

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen

Las Posadas in the Mexico Pavilion is loading us UP with Mexican holiday fare.

Are we in love with the Giant Tostada? What is someone supposed to do if they fall in love with a tostada?

Plus, they put PUMPKIN SPICE in a MARGARITA.

Click here for our full review of Las Posadas!

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen

Looking for a hearty festival eat? Look no further than Shanghai Holiday Kitchen!

Those new rice bowls are SERIOUSLY filling us up.

This spot is BRINGING it this year with a very fun spread.

Trying some dishes from Shanghai Holiday Kitchen! pic.twitter.com/wPCTVRwFIx

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Plus, look at that adorable panda cup.

Click here for our full Shanghai Holiday Kitchen review!

Citrus Blossom

The Citrus Blossom booth has basically moved into EPCOT. It was here for Flower and Garden AND Food and Wine, and now it’s BACK AGAIN for Festival of the Holidays.

And it’s brought new drinks!

Refreshment Outpost

Did someone say Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel? OMG. Refreshment Outpost…you shouldn’t have.

Yes, this is as good as it looks.

Click here for our review of these festival offerings!

Refreshment Port

Refreshment Port is hitting us with some returning favorites too!

Why yes, we will have some Turkey Poutine, thank you!

Click here for our Refreshment Port review!

Yukon Holiday Kitchen

We’ve slipped into our sturdiest boots for our trek to Yukon Holiday Kitchen!

Look at all that Canadian holiday goodness!

Mele Kalikimaka

Mele Kalikimaka is a NEW booth at this year’s festival…

This means there is a LOT to try!

Was this booth a winner? You’ll have to read our review (coming soon!) to find out.

Entertainment

Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition

New this year is the Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition, a scavenger hunt through the park to help look for holiday traditions that Olaf has gathered and lost. Here’s a glimpse at the map!

Guests can purchase a Scavenger Hunt map and stickers at locations like Mouse Gear, World Traveler, Port of Entry, Stroller Rental locations, International Gateway, and at the merchandise cart in Canada for $7.99.

And finding Olaf is VERY cute. Look at the little guy at the Kwanzaa stop!

Here’s our buddy in France!

This is fun for the kiddos (and adults too! Make sure to look for Olaf as part of the Olaf’s Holiday TRADITION Expedition Scavenger Hunt! pic.twitter.com/GrVtiY9fu8

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Hunting for traditions with Olaf is a great activity for the whole family!

Click here to learn more about Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition!

Holiday Displays

Inside World Showplace we got the total treat (literally) of looking at the America Gingerbread Display including the Gingerbread U.S Capital Building, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Gingerbread U.S Capital Building, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Thomas Jefferson Memorial…and 13 hidden and not so hidden Mickey’s! pic.twitter.com/780pmgtBOF

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

This thing is seriously spectacular and we’ve gotta say it’s a must-see at the festival. You can find it in World Showplace!

World Showplace has a few other holiday displays too, like this beautifully lit Christmas forest…

…and this Frozen landscape!

We can really feel the Christmas spirit when we check out these decorations.

Click here for MORE pics of the gingerbread display!

Character Appearances

We definitely caught sight of some of our favorite characters! Anna and Elsa are still strolling and riding through World Showcase as they have been since the parks reopened. Somehow, it seems cheerier during the holiday fest!

Here come Anna and Elsa! 👑 ❄️ pic.twitter.com/xDJtMJYsXC

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Maybe it’s because the music is updated and Anna’s carriage has some new decorations!

A little later in the day, we saw SANTA!

The big guy is making his rounds through EPCOT and we were so happy to see him.

Want to hear Christmas say Merry Christmas to YOU? Watch this video!

Here’s Santa 🎅🏼 at Epcot! pic.twitter.com/rcu41Duxwv

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Of course, our favorite Disney pals are making the rounds too! Pluto is legitimately wearing earmuffs and it’s the cutest thing we’ve ever seen.

Mickey and Minnie have souped up their ride with lots of garlands and ornaments.

Not to mention they all have sweet holiday outfits!

Check out the video of the Mickey and Friends Holiday Tour!

It’s the Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour at Epcot! pic.twitter.com/CHxHpYwTBP

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

We’re still loving ALL the promenades, but that’s no surprise here!

Click here to see more of the holiday promenades!

Live Entertainment

The piano player wasn’t playing when we first stopped into World Showplace but hopefully, we hear some Christmas tunes later!

We were SO happy to catch Mariachi Cobre performing!

Mariachi Cobre at Festival of the Holidays! pic.twitter.com/m5MeLDIryN

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Merchandise

World Traveler

Of course, we stepped right into World Traveler to check out some of the festival merchandise like this Naughty and Nice Festival of the Holidays Spirit Jersey.

And yes, it is as fuzzy as it looks.

Loving Chip ‘n Dale on all of the Festival of the Holidays merch! pic.twitter.com/bYZKKSsN6L

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

And this Passholder-exclusive Festival of the Holidays Tee.

MouseGear

Over at MouseGear we spotted more Festival of the Holidays merchandise like this Passholder-exclusive Phone Case…

…this Santa’s Little Helpers Magnet…

…this Nutty & Bright Magnet…

…and this CUTE MagicBand.

Chip and Dale are the cutest little bakers around.

Click here to see more of the Festival of the Holidays MagicBand!

There are some neat Festival of the Holidays Pins too!

Festival of the Holidays pins! Which one would you want? pic.twitter.com/g66DNHIb4b

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

World Showplace

The World Showplace has LOTS of festival merchandise like this Baking Spirit Bright Passholder Shirt.

We’re totally digging the Germany Pavilion Festival Shirt. Look how cute Minnie is!

There are even several classic Christmas displays for your home.

And more!

We really can’t get enough festival merchandise!

Click here to see MORE Festival of the Holidays merchandise!

Custom Cartoons

Did you know you can get a custom cartoon drawn at this year’s festival?

Check out the artists at work!

We are loving these personalized Cartoon Christmas Ornaments in Epcot! pic.twitter.com/LB6gTFL3Xs

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020

Even in ornament form! They are very cute.

We love this sweet offering.

Click here to learn more about the Custom Cartoons!

And remember to stay tuned…because we’ll see you right back here later with our Best of the Fest list and the rest of the booth reviews where we will be sharing the items you CAN’T MISS during your visit to the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays!

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What are you most excited about at this year’s Festival of the Holidays? Tell us in the comments!