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EPCOT Shifts Festival of the Holidays Hours with Earlier Park Closing and Adjusted Showtimes
Disney has released updated operating hours and entertainment schedules for the upcoming 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, bringing a slightly earlier park closing time and adjusted times for two of the park’s most popular evening offerings.
Running from November 27 through December 30, 2026, the festival will feature a 9:00 PM park closing time—shaving 30 minutes off last year’s 9:30 PM closing hours.
Because of the earlier park close, both Luminous The Symphony of Us and the Candlelight Processional have received new start times:
Candlelight Processional Showtimes
The beloved holiday tradition at the America Gardens Theatre will shift 15 minutes earlier than in previous years. The nightly performances will now take place at:
- 4:45 PM
- 6:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
The final show of the evening will wrap up right around 9:00 PM, aligning perfectly with park closing.
Luminous The Symphony of Us Start Time
Even though EPCOT closes at 9:00 PM, guests will still be able to catch the park’s nighttime fireworks spectacular. Luminous The Symphony of Us will shift to a 9:15 PM start time (down from last year’s 9:30 PM showing), giving guests just enough time to head toward World Showcase Lagoon after park close.
Keep these new times in mind as you book your dining packages, plan out your evening touring strategies, and get ready to experience all the festive magic EPCOT has to offer this winter!
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