Disney World Christmas Food and Treats Guide (2026)
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
The holiday food at Disney World in 2026 centers on the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, running November 27 through December 30, plus seasonal treats in every park and at Disney Springs. Disney released its 2026 holiday Foodie Guide in late October, and most park treats run from early November into early January. You do not need a party ticket for most of it.
Below is what to look for and where, plus how to try a lot without wearing yourself out.
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
This is the main event for holiday food. Disney lists the festival as included with park admission. Food and drinks cost extra.
- Dates: November 27 through December 30, 2026.
- Holiday kitchens: More than 19 holiday kitchens around the park serve small plates tied to holiday traditions around the world. TouringPlans notes the kitchens do not accept cash.
- Dining plan: Nearly all dishes count as one Disney Dining Plan snack credit, with a few exceptions.
- Cookie Stroll: Pick up a Festival Passport when you enter EPCOT. Buy five qualifying cookies and you get a prize.
Past festival favorites include potato latkes at L'Chaim and beef bourguignon at Yukon Holiday Kitchen. Disney had not posted the 2026 kitchen menus when I wrote this, so check the Disney Parks Blog before you go for the final list.
My tip: share plates. Holiday kitchen portions are snack-sized, and splitting with your group lets you try more without the cost adding up.
Candlelight Processional dining packages
The Candlelight Processional runs nightly during the festival at America Gardens Theatre, with 2026 showtimes reported at 4:45, 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. A dining package gets you a meal and a guaranteed seat at a same-day show.
- Packages went on sale October 14, 2026, and open on a rolling basis up to 60 days ahead.
- Disney Tourist Blog says packages include an entrée and dessert, or a buffet where offered, plus a drink.
- Between 50% and 75% of the theater seats are held for package guests, so standby can be tough on popular narrator nights.
If you have trouble standing in long lines, the package is worth a look. A guaranteed seat means you are not waiting in a standby queue for an hour.
Holiday treats by park
Disney's 2026 Foodie Guide lists these, among others. Dates are from Disney and can change.
Magic Kingdom
- Gingerbread Milkshake at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Nov. 8 to Jan. 2)
- Gingerbread Cake at Columbia Harbour House (Nov. 8 to Jan. 2)
- Cherry Cordial Cold Brew at Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies (Nov. 8 to Jan. 2)
- Mickey Whoopie Pie at Liberty Square Market, plant-based (Nov. 8 to Jan. 2)
- Santa Surf Shack Float at Aloha Isle (Nov. 8 to Dec. 25)
Hollywood Studios
- Mickey Gingerbread Cookie at The Trolley Car Café (Nov. 7 to Jan. 5)
- Coquito Wreath Cupcake at Rosie's All-American Café (Nov. 7 to Jan. 5)
- Life Day Wookiee Cookie at Backlot Express and the Milk Stand (Nov. 7 to Jan. 5)
- Hot Cocoa Lunch Box Tart at Woody's Lunch Box (Nov. 7 to Jan. 31)
Hollywood Studios also has Minnie's Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine, a character meal with a holiday menu. Disney recommends booking ahead.
Animal Kingdom
- Gingerbread Cheesecake Pop at Flame Tree Barbecue (Nov. 6 to Jan. 3)
- Reindeer Sundae at Terra Treats (Nov. 6 to Jan. 3)
- Snowflake Cinnamon Roll at Creature Comforts and Isle of Java (Nov. 6 to Jan. 3)
- A full holiday menu at the new Santa's Holiday Grove from November 13, including a Cookie Butter Milkshake and Chilled Mulled Wine
Disney Springs
- Gingerbread Mickey Cone at Swirls on the Water (Nov. 10 to Jan. 11)
- Gingerbread Crème Brûlée and Hot Cocoa Mickey at Amorette's Patisserie (Nov. 10 to Jan. 11)
- Hot Sipping Ganache at The Ganachery (Nov. 10 to Jan. 11)
- White Chocolate Margarita at Dockside Margaritas, made with plant-based cream (Nov. 10 to Jan. 11)
- Holiday cocktail menus at Raglan Road (Nov. 9 to Jan. 1) and others
Disney says separate Foodie Guides are coming for resort hotels, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights.
Party-night food
If you go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney says cookies and hot and cold holiday drinks are included at designated spots on the party map. Paid party-exclusive treats are announced closer to the event. I break down the party in a separate post.
Christmas Day meals
Some Disney Springs restaurants list special holiday meals. Disney's guide lists a Turkey Dinner at Raglan Road on December 25 only. Table-service spots fill early for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dining reservations open 60 days ahead, and Disney resort guests can book their whole stay at the 60-day mark.
Tips for plus-size foodies and anyone with mobility needs
- Map your snack route. EPCOT's World Showcase loop is long. Pick a side of the lagoon and stay there instead of crossing back and forth for one dish.
- Find seating first. Festival kitchen areas often have limited tables. Grab a seat, then send one person to order.
- Use mobile order where offered. Many quick-service spots in the parks take mobile orders in the My Disney Experience app. Less time standing in line is less strain on your feet and back.
- Choose seated meals as rest breaks. A character meal or Candlelight package doubles as a long sit-down.
- Ask about dietary needs. Disney lists plant-based items in its Foodie Guide, and you can ask any Cast Member for allergy-friendly options.
Quick answers
When is the 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays?
November 27 through December 30, 2026. It is included with EPCOT admission. Food and drinks cost extra.
Do I need a special ticket for holiday treats?
No. Most holiday treats are sold in the parks and at Disney Springs to regular guests. A few items are exclusive to the ticketed parties.
How does the EPCOT Cookie Stroll work?
Get a Festival Passport at the entrance, buy five qualifying cookies, and claim a prize.
Can I use the Disney Dining Plan at the holiday kitchens?
Yes. Nearly all holiday kitchen items count as one snack credit, with a few exceptions.
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