Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts is taking place this year from January 14-21 where Disney promises you will be able to immerse yourself in the arts, let creativity shine, and feel the joy of art! With activities for the whole family to experience, every age group and interest will find something to keep them enthralled.

For most the real showstopper of this event are the culinary arts! Check out this article for a full list of the specialty food items you can find at this years’ festival. While the food studios are open daily, please keep in mind that these are not included in your park admission and require a separate purchase.

Coolest booth this year? The Encanto Cocina booth showcasing those lovable Encanto characters and featuring delicious Columbian favorites!

Besides the numerous different food booths, guests will find so many ways to get invloced in the creative processes of art.

Guests will be able to find many opportunities to become part of the performing arts. Highlights include:

• Animation Academy: Head over to the America Gardens Theatre and learn how to draw a Disney Character from an animation artist- Shows begin daily at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.
• Art Defying Gravity: Feast your eyes on thrilling acts of strength.
• Chalk Art: Discover how chalk can turn an ordinary piece of pavement into a canvas for imaginative masterpieces!

• DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series: Grab a seat at the hottest show in EPCOT––featuring dazzling songs from award-wining DISNEY ON BROADWAY musicals.
• Visual Art in Performance: Behold a high-energy, on-stage performance by a guest visual artist painting favorite Disney characters. In just minutes, colorful Disney images magically appear before your eyes.
• Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural- Leave your creative mark on a larger-than-life wall mural!

Make sure to take plenty of time to stop for the photo ops, many have Memory Maker cast members on hand to help you capture these fun shots. Another reason why Memory Maker is a must get on your Disney vacation!

• An homage to Frida Kahlo
  Mexico Pavilion
• Birth of Venus – Sandro Botticelli
  Italy Pavilion Courtyard
• Café Terrace at Night and Sunflowers – Vincent van Gogh
  Bridge to World Showcase
• Luncheon of the Boating Party – Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  International Gateway
• Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci
  Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion
• Peter Pan Storybook
  Bridge to World Showcase
• The Scream – Edvard Munch
  Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion
• Washington Crossing the Delaware – Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
  The American Adventure Pavilion

Make sure to save time for shopping, even if it’s just window shopping. With pop up art galleries everywhere you look, many that have the actual artist on hand to chat about their masterpieces, you’ll leave feeling like a true art connoisseur.

ARTIST GALLERIES

ACME Archives
Glimpse mesmerizing artwork inspired by the entertainment industry.

Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions
Feast your eyes on magnificent artwork inspired by timeless Disney animation.

Disney Art Festival Market
Enjoy artwork featuring a variety of artistic styles and media created by Disney Cast Members and visiting artists.

James Coleman Studios
See artwork created by a former Disney animator—now bringing his magic to spectacular pieces you can enjoy at home.

POP Gallery
View one-of-a-kind works by innovative artists, showcasing a variety variety of styles and subject matter.

Thomas Kinkade Studios
Behold enchanting paintings of classic and timeless Disney stories.

WonderGround Gallery
See favorite Disney characters and themes brought to life with inventive styles.

Wyland Galleries
Discover depictions of Disney and nature by world-renowned artists in a variety of distinctive styles.

FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE

You can also celebrate EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with merchandise featuring a unique art-inspired print such as a spirit jersey, mug, tote and trading pins throughout the park.

Two of my favorite activities for kids to do are the Kid’s Chalk Art and Wonderful Walk of Cuisine, although kids at heart certainly love these activates too!

Create a chalk art masteroievce with the entire family at World Nature near The Land every day from 11am – 4pm.

Guests can also use their Festival Passport as a guide to look for specially notated menu items, then track their progress by collecting a stamp after each purchase. After 5 artistic dishes have been enjoyed—(don’t forget to collect the 5 corresponding stamps!)—bring your Festival Passport to the Deco Delights food studio to claim your reward.

Here are the featured foods on the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine:

• Red: Blood Orange-braised Beet Carpaccio with Mustard Vinaigrette, Pickled Clamshell Mushrooms, Golden Beets and Crostini – located at Gourmet Landscapes
• Green: Deconstructed Key Lime Pie featuring flexible Key Lime Curd, “Key Lime” Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake and Meringues – located at The Deconstructed Dish
• Yellow: House-made Chorizo and Potato Empanada with Turmeric Aïoli and Annatto Aïoli – located at Vibrante & Vivido: Encanto Cocina
• Orange: Pan-seared Scallops with Vanilla-Butternut Squash Purée, Brown Butter Cauliflower Purée and Lime Foam – located at The Artist’s Table
• Pink: Vanilla Donut with Strawberry Sugar, Strawberry Ice Cream, Fresh Strawberries and Strawberry Gelée – located at The Donut Box
• Reward: The Artist Palette Cookie

This fun-for-all-ages activity can be completed at your leisure. Simply bring your stamped Festival Passport to EPCOT at any time during EPCOT International Festival of the Arts to finish your stroll—and receive your reward.

Enjoy getting in touch with your artistic side!