The holiday season has arrived, and EPCOT is once again transformed to host the annual Festival of the Holidays. Amidst the festive decorations and joyful festivities, there’s one lovable snowman who is part of a special scavenger hunt – Olaf! Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition 2023 is the perfect activity for families and Frozen fans alike.
If you’d like to learn about this scavenger hunt and how to play, or if you’re on the hunt for the Olaf statues in EPCOT as part of the Holiday Tradition Expedition, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of all the hidden Olafs and their locations to make your search easier.
How To Play
Throughout EPCOT’s World Showcase, you’ll find various Olaf statues representing different holiday traditions. To enhance your experience, you can pick up a scavenger hunt card at designated locations like Creations Shop, Port of Entry, and World Traveler. This card will guide you to each Olaf location, ensuring you don’t miss any of these adorable statues.
In order to enjoy the scavenger hunt guests will first need to purchase a map. The maps can be purchased at various locations and cost $9.99 plus tax. You can apply discounts to the map purchase to get a couple of dollars off the cost though!
When you come across an Olaf statue in the World Showcase, all you have to do is place a sticker representing the holiday item on the matching location of the map. You’ll find the stickers conveniently located on the back of the map, along with entertaining facts about each item in the scavenger hunt.
While it’s important to mention that completing your map is not a requirement to receive a prize, where’s the excitement in that? The real fun lies in exploring and discovering all the Olaf statues throughout the World Showcase. Also, there’s no rush to complete the map in one day. If you prefer to take your time and enjoy the search at a leisurely pace, feel free to return another day and continue your adventure.
Olaf Locations
If you’re in need of assistance to locate any of the Olafs, look no further! We’ve gathered all their locations for you below. Simply click on the sections to expand and discover directions and photos that will aid you in finding each Olaf. However, be warned, spoilers lie ahead!
Mexico Pavilion
You can find Olaf on the building across from where you would enter for the Donald Duck meet and greet. He is situated right up on the balcony, peeking from behind a wreath.
This Olaf statue has poinsettias. According to the map facts, “Festive poinsettias are presented in striking arrangements to celebrate the holidays.”
Norway Pavilion
To find this next Olaf, you’ll want to look in the waterfall next to the Frozen Ever After attraction in the Norway Pavilion. Here Olaf is high up on the moss covered cliff on the right side of the waterfall.
In Norway Olaf is posed with a goat shaped straw decoration. According to the map, “Goats, made of straw, guard Christmas trees as the holidays draw nearer.”
China Pavilion
The China Pavilion can sometimes be a tricky place to find the scavenger hunt statues since there are so many nooks and crannies that they can hide. This time around we spotted Olaf by walking down the central walkway through the garden area, then looking to the right as we were walking deeper into the pavilion.
Olaf is riding his sleigh with some floating lanterns. According to the map, “Floating Lanterns fill the night skies, marking the beginning of the New Year.”
Germany Pavilion
Olaf is hiding up high this time around. He can be spotted happy as can be in window of the Der Teddybär Toy Shop.
Olaf is bringing some candy canes back to Arendelle from Germany. According to the map “The first-ever candy canes are said to have been given as gifts from a choirmaster.”
Italy Pavilion
For this one you will want to look for Olaf at the very end of the Italy Pavilion, looking into the center of the World Showcase towards the lagoon. He is hanging out near the steps of a pier that juts into the lagoon.
Olaf is getting ready to munch on a holiday cake called panettone. According to the map, “Many bakers prepare a zesty fruitcake called panettone as a delectable holiday treat.”
America Gardens Theater
There are two locations in the American Pavilion for Olaf, the first being near the America Gardens Theater. You will want to look across from the theater, on the top of the Fife & Drum Tavern.
Here Olaf is holding a sheet of carols. According to the map, “Children of all ages ring in the most joyous time of the year by singing cherished carols.”
The American Adventure
The second Olaf statue in this area will be just like any perfect present would be, under a stunning Christmas tree! Do you see him hiding at the bottom?
Olaf is standing in front of a Kinara under the tree. According to the map, “The seven days of Kwanzaa are celebrated with seven candles to symbolize struggle, hope, and the people of Africa.”
Japan Pavilion
To find Olaf in the Japan Pavilion you will want to head into the main area of the pavilion. Heading towards the koi pond, and looking to the right, you’ll see a rock formation. He is hanging out in there!
In the Japan Pavilion Olaf is sitting happily on his sleigh with some Kagami Mochi. According to the map, “Many families decorate for the New Year with festive kagami mochi made from rice.”
Morocco Pavilion
Olaf can be seen enjoying the idea of Summer and sun and all things hot in the middle of these gorgeous flowers. This patch of flowers and Olaf is outside of the Tangierine Cafe.
A traditional choice for Morocco, Olaf is bringing back a bunch of olive branches. According to the map, “December is the time to give thanks for the harvest with a lively olive festival.”
L'Chaim Holiday Kitchen
This one is pretty easy to find. The location on the map is L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen, which means Olaf is right on top of the booth.
Olaf is bringing home some Jewish traditions this holiday season as well, with dreidels on the back of the sleigh. According to the map, “Many families celebrate Hanukkah by playing with four-sided spinning tops, called dreidels.”
France Pavilion
No need to go too deep into the France Pavilion to locate Olaf. He got a little turned around in the maze of the bushes. This area is located to the right of the fountain in France.
Olaf is bringing in a yule log for our fire from the France Pavilion this holiday season! According to the map, “In winter, many families place yule logs on the hearth to bring good luck, as they cozy around the fireplace.”
United Kingdom Pavilion
Heading into the back of United Kingdom Pavilion, there is a stage where a rock band performs with a series of flower beds in the center. If you look for the building with blue-colored windows, you’ll spot Olaf on top of the right window.
Olaf is celebrating this holiday season with a holiday cracker! According to the map, “Around many dinner tables, holiday crackers ‘explode’ to reveal festive surprises.”
Canada Pavilion
Olaf is located by the water in the gardens of the Canada Pavilion. He is enjoying the fantastic view! To find him and the garden head through the archway entrance on the right hand side of the maple popcorn booth. Follow the path and you’ll spot him hanging out next to a picturesque cottage.
This is definitely the furthest away Olaf statue of the bunch. He has some adorable gingerbread people with him. According to the map, “Young and old delight in baking and decorating sugary gingerbread cookies.”
Prize Redemption
Congratulations, you have found all of the Olafs and all of his holiday traditions in EPCOT! Now that you have completed Olaf Holiday Tradition Expedition, you will want to head into one of the redemption locations to pick up your prices. Not every store in the park has the prizes, but you will be able to spot which ones do from the following signs at the entrances.
Here you will get to choose one of the adorable prizes. This year they are Frozen themed coin purses! They are so soft, have a keychain, and have three different options to choose from.
You can choose from Anna and Elsa, Sven, and of course Olaf! These are perfect for keeping your collection of Disney pressed pennies together, or whatever other little trinkets you like.
Wrapping Up
There you have it, all of the Olaf statue locations for Olaf Holiday Tradition Expedition! Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition at EPCOT is a delightful way to explore the World Showcase that brings the spirit of the holidays to life. So gather your loved ones and embark on a fun, family-friendly activity.
Have you done the Olaf Holiday Tradition Expedition yet? Will you be participating on your next trip to EPCOT? Which of the three prices is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
