How to tour Holidays Around the World at Epcot with kids

[BigHero4]

I'll be taking my 4 and 7 year old boys to Holidays Around the World at Epcot. What countries do you suggest we stop in to view the story tellers? Does anyone have a solid touring plan for this event with kids? We only have one day and still want to take in each country, but I was mainly curious as to what story tellers we should take the time to watch.

 

[bsiev1977]

I'll be taking my 4 and 7 year old boys to Holidays Around the World at Epcot. What countries do you suggest we stop in to view the story tellers? Does anyone have a solid touring plan for this event with kids? We only have one day and still want to take in each country, but I was mainly curious as to what story tellers we should take the time to watch.

Father Christmas in the United Kingdom was pretty good last year when I was there.

The American Experience has storytellers that cover Hanukkah and Kwaanza.

 

[JIMINYCR]

I enjoyed Germany, Italy and United Kingdom's presentations the most. They all take about 15 minutes and then give brief times to sign autographs. They all are quite popular and fascinating for us adults to learn about various cultures surrounding Santa and the holidays. The assorted musical holiday presentations are worth staying for in the area too. The Candlelight Processional is great if you can manage to swing it for your family.

 

[Tuvalu]

I enjoyed Germany, Italy and United Kingdom's presentations the most. They all take about 15 minutes and then give brief times to sign autographs. They all are quite popular and fascinating for us adults to learn about various cultures surrounding Santa and the holidays. The assorted musical holiday presentations are worth staying for in the area too. The Candlelight Processional is great if you can manage to swing it for your family.

I'll add Norway to your list. That seems to be a child-favorite!!

 

[bigorangeandy]

I'll second Norway, It's one me and my wife try to catch each year. Enough humor that the kids (and adults) will stay engaged for the whole show. I don't know how the crowds from the new Frozen attraction will impact the crowd, but I would expect it will be more crowded at times. This is also a show that we like to catch after dark, but that time of the year it's dark by 6pm.

 

[BigHero4]

Thanks everyone for your feedback. So far my story teller list is UK, France, US and Norway. We will likely be visiting each country regardless (for Kidcot stations), but we'll stay for the performance at these countries.

If anyone has any other tips for Holidays Around the World, please let me know. Thanks!!