Does WDW do anything special for Epiphany (January 5th/6th)?

[Buzz Rules]

Does WDW do anything special for Epiphany (January 5th/6th)?

 

[mom2rtk]

What would you have them do?

 

[Buzz Rules]

What would you have them do?

Well, I'm Catholic and it's a big celebration/holiday for many Catholics/Christians around the world. Given that they do many things for Christmas in WDW, I figured they could do something similar in Epcot's World Showcase. It would be cool if they had the three Magi and camels in Epcot, along with the three types of kings cakes for sale (American, Spanish, and French are each diffrent). Countries have diffrent traditions based on the particular Christian religion they follow (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox being the biggest difference). I figured they could do a short special two day event basically in the theme parks in some way. Just a thought. Mardi Gras doesn't really happen until March and most outside of few regions celebrate that but Epiphany unfortunately gets overlooked sometimes.

 

[patty57]

Funny, I was raised Catholic, and don't remember any type of celebrations around Epiphany. In any case, I don't believe WDW does anything, and definitely no camels.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Funny, I was raised Catholic, and don't remember any type of celebrations around Epiphany. In any case, I don't believe WDW does anything, and definitely no camels.

I'm sure they could have camels if they wanted to (including fake ones).

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Perhaps you can find camels in the smoking area…

 

[OKW Lover]

I can't recall WDW ever doing anything special for Epiphany. We've been going to WDW since the late 70's.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I can't recall WDW ever doing anything special for Epiphany. We've been going to WDW since the late 70's.

Maybe the thread will change that.

 

[Marthasor]

The Three Kings used to appear as part of the Festival of the Holidays. They also had a Feast of the Three Kings booth (I think that is what it was called). I don't think either have been back for a number of years.

 

[Buzz Rules]

The Three Kings used to appear as part of the Festival of the Holidays. They also had a Feast of the Three Kings booth (I think that is what it was called). I don't think either have been back for a number of years.

That's sad if they got rid of it.

 

[goofyernmost]

If they did do something special it would certainly be an epiphany for all of us! They might even have a Festivus set up as well. You know for the restivus.

 

[focusondisney]

Disney theme parks are not religious organizations. The 2 Christian holidays they celebrate have become as important as secular holidays & commercially as they are religious. Maybe even more so. No reason at all they should start celebrating or acknowledging every Christian holiday there is. Go to your church for that. Or The Arc Encounter park, maybe they will acknowledge it.

 

[zavandor]

In Italy the tradition is that the Befana (an old lady who rides a flying broom) brings stocking filled with toys and sweets to kids. For the naughty ones she brings only coal.
Maybe Disney could do a Very Merry Epifany Party with trick or treating.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Disney theme parks are not religious organizations. The 2 Christian holidays they celebrate have become as important as secular holidays & commercially as they are religious. Maybe even more so. No reason at all they should start celebrating or acknowledging every Christian holiday there is. Go to your church for that. Or The Arc Encounter park, maybe they will acknowledge it.

I was saying in the Epcot showcase.

 

[focusondisney]

I was saying in the Epcot showcase.

Is Epcot not a Disney park? Are all Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist or Hindu holidays celebrated in the parks? How about Satanism or Wicca holidays? Disney parks are not religious organizations. Go to your church for religious celebrations like people of other religions do.

 

[georgina]

Maybe the thread will change that.

Sure, and for Pentecost they could have tongues of flames coming down from the sky. There are already christian theme parks for those who feel it is that important to celebrate their customs in that environment. Perhaps consider the feelings of people who aren't christian and don't want all the religious stuff thrown at them at Disney World?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Responses received. Closing thread.