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Fountain of Nations Stage

American Music Machine (pre 2017)

Enjoy the sounds of the Season as this five person a cappela group performs some of the holiday's most beloved songs in their unique style.
Daily at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00pm
Length of show: 20 minutes

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season

Celebrate two holidays of the season - Christmas and Kwanzaa - with spirited, uplifting R&B, Pop and soul-stirring renditions of classic holiday music.
Daily at 1:15, 2:20, 3:25 & 4:30pm
Length of show: 20 minutes
Sign language interpreted performance Friday at 3:25pm.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the show. Stand in the LEFT section of the audience. NO SEATING.

SHOWCASE PLAZA

Tree Lighting & Lights of Winter @ 6:00pm (pre 2009)

The center walkway that links Future World and World Showcase is spanned by the Lights of Winter. As evening descends, they transform into a dazzling musical display of lights that twinkle and dance to inspirational holiday music. For an added treat, watch as the fountain performs in step with this glistening interlude.

Las Posadas Celebration

Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñata, and the music of Mariachi Cobre.
Sunday-Thursday at 11:05 & 11:55am, 12:45, 2:45, 3:50 & 4:55pm
Length of show: 25 minutes

Marimba de las Américas

Music from Mexico and throughout Latin America.
Friday & Saturday at 11:05 & 11:55am, 12:45, 2:45, 3:50 & 4:55pm
Length of show: 25 minutes

Holiday Story Teller - Mexico(pre 2014)

Enjoy the festive Christmas season in the true traditions of Mexico. You'll meet 3 charming young men from Mexico as they represent the 3 Kings during the classic Mexican celebration of Posada. They'll share with you customs and celebrations that begin nine days before Christmas and continue until the beginning of February!
Daily at 1:45, 2:35, 3:20, 4:05, 4:50, 5:40, 6:30 & 7:30pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes

A Mischievous, Magical Barn Santa

Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.
Daily at 11:35am, 12:20, 1:10, 2:05, 4:15, 5:20, 6:15 & 7:10pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes

Sigrid Meets Julenissen the Christmas Gnome(pre 2019)

If you've ever wondered how they celebrate Christmas in Norway, you must go and visit our storyteller Sigrid, a beautiful farm girl, who will give you all the details, and tell you of the mischievous Julenissen, or Christmas Gnome. Be forewarned though, Julenissen has been known to play a little trick or two on the storyteller herself. Julenissen's antics will delight and confound you. A true Norwegian Christmas experience.
Daily at 11:00 & 11:45am, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00, 3:45, 4:30 & 5:30pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes

Chinese Lion Dancers

The China pavilion bursts to life with the vibrant Chinese Lion Dance, bringing good fortune and happiness to all in honor of major holidays such as the Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival.
Sunday & Saturday at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00pm
Length of show: 15 minutes

Si Zhu

Classical sounds performed on authentic instruments by Chinese musicians.
Monday-Friday at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00pm
Length of show: 15 minutes

Holiday Story Teller - China(pre 2014)

The most celebrated holiday in all of China is Chinese New Year! Watch our agile Monkey King weave his tall tale with twists and turns.
Daily at 12:10, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:20, 4:00, 4:50 & 5:50pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes

Tanzhaus Johann(2023)

Enjoy holiday music with a mix of styles from this renowned German band. Move to the beat of brass band, disco, German poetry, hot jazz, circus orchestra and punk—all in one show!
Sunday-Tuesday, Friday & Saturday at 12:40, 1:30, 2:35, 3:55, 5:00 & 6:05pm
Length of show: 15 minutes

Die Couchies(2022)

The musicians describe themselves as "the seat giants of swing". What they bring is the perfect combination of Slapstick and great music.
Sunday-Tuesday & Friday & Saturday at 1:15, 2:00, 3:05, 4:25, 6:30 & 7:55pm
Length of show: 25 minutes

Chilli da Mur(2019)

Enjoy this German vocal group that celebrates the season with folk and pop music and original songs.
Sunday-Tuesday, Friday & Saturday at 12:10, 1:10, 2:10, 3:10, 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00pm
Length of show: 25 minutes

Durch & Durch(2018)

Enjoy a German Christmas as a live band fills the holiday marketplace with music and merriment.
Sunday-Tuesday, Friday & Saturday at 1:05, 2:10, 3:10, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 & 8:00pm
Length of show: 25 minutes

Margret Almer & The Bavarian Band(2017)

Enjoy a German Christmas as fantastic yodeling and a live band fill the air with music and fun.
Sunday-Tuesday, Friday & Saturday at 1:05, 2:10, 3:10, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 & 8:00pm
Length of show: 25 minutes

Helga (pre 2017)

Did you know that many of our modern day holiday customs originated in Germany? Come hear about the very first Christmas tree, the first Nutcracker, and the Christmas pickle. You can help decorate our tree or listen as our band plays some of your favorite Christmas carols.
Daily at 1:00, 2:00, 2:55, 3:55, 5:30, 6:05, 6:40 & 7:15pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Pre-2004: St. Nicholas, from 2004 to the present: Helga
Length of show: 25 minutes

La Befana

La Befana is Italy's good Christmas witch! She comes down the chimney of the little bambinos, or children, and leaves them treats. Come hear her sweet story of how the Epiphany is the day we love to celebrate in Italia.
Daily at 11:15am, 12:15, 1:00, 2:00, 3:30, 4:15, 5:00 & 5:50pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes

Voices of Liberty - Dickens Carolers

American Adventure Rotunda
Appearing in Dickens costumes, the Voices of Liberty a cappela group presents a special seasonal repertoire of holiday favorites.
Daily at 11:15am, 12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00 & 3:45pm
Length of show: 15 minutes Voices of Liberty CDs

Santa Claus – The Odyssey Pavilion

Get ready for Christmas with Santa Claus through December 24. Whether you know him as St. Nick, Père Noël or Father Christmas, a visit with jolly Santa Claus brings good cheer to the season.
Daily at 11:00am, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, 5:00 & 6:30pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of greeting: 60 minutes

Santa and Mrs. Claus (pre 2022)

Whisper your Christmas wishes in Santa's ear and take your picture sitting on his knee. Even Mrs. Claus will be on hand to help wth your wishes!
Daily at 11:45am, 1:45, 3:45 & 5:45pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of greeting: 70 minutes

Hanukkah (pre 2017)

Let the Hanukkah storyteller take you back, as you hear the story behind the rich Jewish traditions of Hanukkah. You'll hear about the miracle of the lamp that burned for eight days, and the story of the brave Maccabees, who defeated a mighty empire and won the right to worship in their own way.
Daily at 11:30am, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00 & 4:45pm
Length of show: 15 minutes

Kwanzaa (pre 2017)

Come hear about the wonderful celebration of Kwanzaa. This truly unique African-American holiday commemorates not only the harvest, but also traditional African values and unity of the family. Our Storyteller brings to light the rich heritage this cultural and spiritual celebration represents and highlights the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Daily at 11:15am, 12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00, 3:45 & 4:30pm
Length of show: 15 minutes

Gingerbread House Display

View the Capitol Building and Lincoln Memorial in gingerbread house form in the Rotunda!
Daily 11:00am-Park close

Gingerbread House at The American Adventure(pre 2013)

Don't miss the largest gingerbread house in the world, made of real gingerbread, cookies, candies and icing. Inside this confectionary masterpiece, Santa's little helpers will be selling cookies, hot chocolate and coffee.

Candlelight Processional

This year's performances of the beloved retelling of the Christmas story will be presented each evening at 5:15, 7:00 & 8:30pm The program features a live massed choir, a 50-piece orchestra, and a guest celebrity narrator.
Length of show: 55 minutes
Sign language interpreted: all performances

Daruma Storyteller

Happy New Year! It's time to sweep away the old, a time for fresh starts and thanking our family and friends for sharing the year with us! Meet our engaging Daruma vendor and hear the story of the Daruma doll.
Daily at 11:35am, 12:35, 1:40, 2:40, 4:20, 5:15, 6:00 & 6:45pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes

Sahara Beat(2018)

Join in as the lively Moroccan band recreates the fun of street festivals and holidays across Morocco.
Sunday & Wednesday-Saturday at 1:20, 2:20, 3:45, 4:45, 5:45, 6:30 & 7:45pm
Length of show: 25 minutes

Musique Aramenco(2017)

Join in as the lively Moroccan band and a graceful belly dancer create the fun of street festivals and holidays across Morocco.
Sunday & Wednesday-Saturday at 1:20, 2:20, 3:45, 4:45, 5:45, 6:30 & 7:45pm
Length of show: 25 minutes

Morocco Holiday Entertainment (pre 2017)

A Moroccan storyteller invites guests to join her on a journey to experience the gaiety of festivals, holiday traditions, and celebrations that are like the “spice of life” across Morocco.
Daily at 12:45, 2:05, 2:50, 4:25, 5:35, 6:10 & 7:25pm
Length of show: 15 minutes

Holiday Story Teller - Morocco(pre 2014)

Do you hear the rhythm of the drum? In Morocco you will meet the Taarji, or drummer, who plays for many of the celebrations and festivals in Morocco. He will tell you of the Festival of Ashura, the celebration of the New Year, where the children who have behaved well get presents. And of course he will play the drum, sharing some of the traditional rhythms for the festival season.
Daily at 2:15, 3:00, 4:35, 5:40, 6:20 & 7:35pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes

Hanukkah Storyteller

Stage is located between Morocco and France.
Storyteller Zachary shares legends, tells tales and sings songs highlighting Hanukkah celebrations.
Daily at 10:30 & 11:40am, 12:40, 1:35, 2:35, 4:00, 5:00 & 5:45pm
Length of show: 15 minutes

Mostly Kosher(2017)

Stage is located between Morocco and France.
Capture the joy of Hanukkah and Klezmer music with this unique high-energy indie band.
Daily at 4:10, 5:15, 6:10, 7:10 & 8:10pm
Length of show: 25 minutes

Père Noël

Père Noël awaits your visit as he unfolds the story of little Babbette and her wishes at Christmastime. You can share your wishes with Père Noël, too! Celebrate and enjoy the foods that make up le rèveillon, our Christmas Eve feast.
Daily at 10:00 & 11:05am, 12:10, 12:50, 2:20, 3:25, 4:30 & 5:15pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes

Father Christmas

Did you know that the custom of decorating with boughs of holly began in the United Kingdom? So did Christmas cards! Meet our jolly Father Christmas and hear his tales of Christmas past as you prepare for Christmas present.
Daily at 11:30am, 12:30, 1:30, 2:25, 4:00, 5:10, 6:00 & 6:45pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes

Canadian Holiday Voyageurs

Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North.
Daily at 1:40, 2:45, 3:50, 4:55, 6:00 & 6:40pm
Length of show: 20 minutes

Holiday Story Teller - Canada(pre 2013)

Meet the friendly lumberjack Nowell, the Canadian storyteller, who tells of all the various and wonderful Christmas traditions across Canada. From the French influences of Quebec, to the mischievous Nalyuks known to the Inuit of Northern Canada, you'll be amazed at the many customs and traditions from around the world that have converged on Canada. And who knows, you just might run into the elusive Canadian Santa Claus himself. While you're listening, sip on hot cocoa, or a cold Canadian beer.
Daily at 11:30am, 12:05, 12:40, 1:15, 2:10, 3:10, 4:10 & 5:15pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes