Holiday Celebrations
This is a repository of past holiday entertainment
January
Join us in Showcase Plaza for a demonstration of Scottish music and dance Sunday, January 18
at 11:45AM, 1:00 & 2:35PM
Also featured will be The Royal Stuart Highlanders Pipes & Drums at 3:40PM
February
Come celebrate the arrival of the "Year of the Snake" Tuesday and Wednesday with exciting
live entertainment, including the "Lion Dance" and a special fireworks display. Stop by the
Kidcot Funstop location for a special activity. Check out the special menu items at the
Nine Dragons Restaurant for the New Year.
March
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 17, with special children's activities,
themed decorations and green beer. Live entertainment will include storyteller Darby O'Gill
and folk dancing by the Butler School of Irish Dance.
April
Easter Celebration
Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Basket Toss, Easter Egg Relay and Character Greeting with Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny.
11:00am-4:00pm
Celebrate Italy Liberation Day: April 25 (from 2012)
This celebration commemorates the liberation of Italy by Allied troops in the Second
World War. We invite you to participate in a Discovery Experience where you will
explore Italy and discover some interesting facts about the country. Receive an
award certificate upon completing the experience. All ages welcome! The Discovery
Experience will be offered from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
May
Celebrate Japan Children's Day
May 5 is Children's Day in Japan, when families celebrate the healthy growth and
happiness of children. We invite you to participate in a Discovery Experience where you
will explore Japan and discover some interesting facts about the country. Receive an
award certificate upon completing the experience. All ages welcome! The Discovery
Experience will be offered from 11:00am to 9:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
Celebrate Norway Constitution Day May 17
May 17 is Constitution Day in Norway, when schoolchildren and citizens throughout
the country join in parades to celebrate Norway becoming an independent nation. We
invite you to participate in a Discovery Experience where you will explore Norway and
discover some interesting facts about the country. Receive an award certificate upon
completing the experience. All ages welcome! The Discovery Experience will be offered
from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
June
Queen's Official Birthday
Participate in a Discovery Activity to learn about the United Kingdom.
June 9: 11:00am-9:00pm
July
Celebrate Canada Day, July 1
On July 1, Canada celebrates the birth of a new nation. We invite you to participate in a
Discovery Experience to explore Canada and discover interesting facts about the country.
Receive an award certificate upon completing the experience. All ages welcome! The
Discovery Experience will be offered from 11:00am to 9:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
Celebrate Independence Day, July 4
Participate in a Discovery Experience to explore The American Adventure and learn interesting facts.
Receive an award certificate upon completing the activity. All ages welcome! The
Discovery Experience will be offered from 11:00am to 9:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
Tanabata Star Festival
Join us July 7 in Japan for a celebration of the Tanabata Star Festival.
Activities for children will be offered at our Celebration Station from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Celebrate Bastille Day July 14
On July 14, France commemorates the storming of the Bastille marking the beginning of
the French Revolution. We invite you to participate in a Discovery Experience to explore
France and discover interesting facts about the country. Receive an award certificate upon
completing the experience. All ages welcome! The Discovery Experience will be offered
from 11:00am to 9:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
August
Eid al-Adha
Participate in a Discovery Experience to explore Morocco and receive an award certificate upon completing the activity!
September
On September 16, Mexico celebrates its independence. We invite you to participate in a
Discovery Experience to explore Mexico and discover interesting facts about the country.
Receive an award certificate upon completing the experience. All ages welcome! The
Discovery Experience will be offered from 11:00am to 9:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
October
China National Day October 1
On October 1, China celebrates this national holiday. We invite you to participate in a
Discovery Experience to explore China and discover interesting facts about the country.
Receive an award certificate upon completing the experience. All ages welcome! The
Discovery Experience will be offered from 11:00am to 9:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
German Reunification Day October 3
On October 3, Germany celebrates this national holiday. We invite you to participate in a
Discovery Experience to explore Germany and discover interesting facts about the country.
Receive an award certificate upon completing the experience. All ages welcome! The
Discovery Experience will be offered from 11:00am to 9:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
Celebrate Eid al-Adha Day October 7
On October 7, participate in a Discovery Experience to explore Morocco and learn interesting facts.
Receive an award certificate upon completing the activity.
Discovery Experience will be offered from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
Halloween
Join us Tuesday (October 31) as we celebrate this spooky holiday with fun kid's activities at
The Land, Mexico, The American Adventure and the United Kingdom Kidcot Fun Stop activity
centers. In addition, storytellers will appear at the following locations:
At The American Adventure, Scarecrow will tell the story of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
At the United Kingdom, Durdles the Gravedigger will tell traditional English ghost stories.
At Mexico, El Muerte will tell the traditional story of the "Day of the Dead."
And while at The American Adventure, don't miss the Disney Characters dressed as ghosts.
November
Guy Fawkes Day, November 5
On November 5, the United Kingdom celebrates Guy Fawkes Day, also known as Bonfire
Night and Fireworks Night. We invite you to participate in a Discovery Experience to explore
the United Kingdom and discover interesting facts about the country. Receive an award
certificate upon completing the experience. All ages welcome! The Discovery Experience
will be offered from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Kidcot Fun Stop station.
Morocco Independence Day
November 18 from 11:00am to 5:30pm
Pilgrim Story Teller
Dr. Patricia Stanford will present shows complete with slides, fascinating stories, and
surprises for the children, in the American Adventure Blue Room.
Thanksgiving Day
The Chickahominy Dancers
The Chickahominy Tribal Dancers will perform traditional Native American dances near the Rose
Garden.
Thanksgiving Day
December
American Adventure Blue Room
American Adventure Blue Room