First Look at the Festival of the Holidays 2025 Menus at EPCOT

by Li S. as Mommy Frog on November 14, 2025

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EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays doesn't kick off until Nov. 28, 2025, the day after Thanksgiving, but this week, we got a first look at the 2025 menus! The Holiday Kitchens showcase seasonal flavors from around the world. There are many returning favorites, including the Sushi Tree Roll and Slow-roasted Turkey, as well as new items to try, such as the Prototype Cookie and the Macaron de Noël aux Épices (pictured). The Holiday Cookie Stroll returns, so you can collect five stamps as you munch on different (or the same!) cookies and receive a special treat. Plus, Susan Egan has been added to the Candlelight Processional lineup for Dec. 3 and 4, 2025, in place of Jennifer Garner.
Ho, ho, ho! The holiday season at Disneyland Resort begins today, Nov. 14, 2025, and will continue through Jan. 7, 2026. From characters dressed in their festive best (have you seen Chip 'n' Dale's new gingerbread 'fits?!) and jolly entertainment, to decor and holiday treats everywhere you go, Disneyland Resort transforms into a winter wonderland. Hop over to our Holiday Time and Festival of Holidays posts for all the deets!
Also hoppening today, Nov. 14, the Storybook Land Canal Boats are reopening with new "Tangled" theming. You can now see a miniature Rapunzel's Tower as you float down the river on the classic Disneyland ride. Be sure to keep an eye out for wanted posters for Flynn Rider and listen for musical arrangements of "When Will My Life Begin?" during the day and "I See the Light" at night.

Disney Cruise Line officially christened the Disney Destiny (with the ship's godmother, Susan Egan!) and provided sneak peeks of the ship's spaces — from staterooms to dining — all week long. For our coverage on the Destiny's preview cruise, hop over to our Disney Destiny guide and YouTube channel for our heroic adventures and villainous encounters!
In honor of "Zootopia 2," Zootopia friends are coming to Disney California Adventure for a limited time, starting Nov. 24, 2025. Catch Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and Clawhauser in Hollywood Land! (If you're visiting Disney World, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are now greeting near the newest attraction, Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, in Animal Kingdom!)