2026 Olaf Scavenger Hunt at EPCOT Festival of the Holidays: Price and Locations

Olaf is back for the holidays. Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt returns to EPCOT for the 2026 International Festival of the Holidays, running November 27 through December 30, 2026.

The Olaf scavenger hunt costs $11.99 plus tax, and it’s a fun way to explore World Showcase with kids while you snack your way around the Holiday Kitchens. Here’s how it works, where to buy and redeem your map, and the rules and limits you need to know.

Quick Summary

• Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt returns November 27 through December 30, 2026
• The map and stickers cost $11.99 plus tax
• Buy it at select merchandise locations, including Creations Shop and Disney Traders
• Find one of Olaf’s holiday traditions in each World Showcase pavilion
• Redeem your map at Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or World Traveler for a keepsake
• You get the keepsake even if you don’t find every tradition

How the Olaf Scavenger Hunt Works

The hunt has three simple steps:

• Buy a map and stickers. They cost $11.99 plus tax at select merchandise locations, including Creations Shop and Disney Traders.
• Find Olaf’s holiday traditions. Olaf has discovered a holiday tradition in each World Showcase pavilion. When you find one, put a sticker on that spot on your map.
• Redeem your map for a keepsake. Take your map to Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or World Traveler and trade it in for a keepsake.

The best part for families is that you still get the keepsake even if you don’t find every tradition. So if little legs run out of steam halfway around World Showcase, you can still turn in your map.

Olaf Scavenger Hunt Price and Rules

• Price: $11.99 plus tax
• Where to buy: Select merchandise locations, including Creations Shop and Disney Traders
• Where to redeem: Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or World Traveler
• Purchase limit: Five game boards per guest
• Keepsake limit: One per game board
• Redemption deadline: December 30, 2026, or while keepsake supplies last
• Supplies: Maps, stickers, and game boards are available while supplies last

Where to Buy and Redeem

Here’s where each location is, so you can plan your route:

• Creations Shop is in World Celebration, near the front of the park. It’s a good place to buy if you’re entering through the main entrance.
• Disney Traders is at Showcase Plaza, at the entrance to World Showcase. It’s a great place to start your loop.
• World Traveler is at International Gateway, between the France and United Kingdom pavilions. It’s handy for redeeming if you come in from the EPCOT resorts area.

Is the Olaf Scavenger Hunt Worth It?

At $11.99, the hunt is one of the more affordable add-ons at the festival. You get a map, stickers, a keepsake, and a built-in reason to slow down and explore each pavilion’s holiday decorations.

For kids, it turns a long walk around World Showcase into a game. For adults, it’s a nice excuse to look for details you might otherwise walk right past. If you have a big group, remember the limit of five game boards per guest.

It’s also a smart way to break up a long festival day. Between snack stops, the hunt gives kids something to look forward to at every pavilion, from Mexico all the way around to Canada.

Tips for the Olaf Scavenger Hunt

• Pair it with the Holiday Cookie Stroll. The traditions are spread across every World Showcase pavilion, so you can work through the map while visiting the Holiday Kitchens and collecting cookie stamps in one loop.
• Start at Disney Traders. You can buy your map there and redeem it there at the end of your loop.
• Go during the day. Signs and displays are easier to spot in daylight, and World Showcase gets busy in the evening.
• Keep your map flat. A folder or bag helps keep it in good shape for redemption.
• Don’t wait until the last week. Keepsakes are available only while supplies last, so earlier in the festival is safer.

More to Do at the Festival of the Holidays

The scavenger hunt is just one part of the festival. You’ll also find 20 Holiday Kitchens with 186 food and beverage offerings, the Holiday Cookie Stroll, Holiday Storytellers, and the Candlelight Processional. Check out the full EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2026 menus to plan your snacks, and don’t miss the new Figment Holiday Sweater popcorn bucket.

The Bottom Line

The Olaf scavenger hunt returns to EPCOT from November 27 through December 30, 2026. Pick up a map and stickers for $11.99 plus tax at Creations Shop or Disney Traders, find Olaf’s holiday traditions around World Showcase, and redeem your map at Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or World Traveler for a keepsake.

It’s an easy, affordable way to add a little extra holiday fun to your EPCOT day, especially if you’re visiting with kids.

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