If you love Disney, creativity, and immersive experiences, EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts is an event you won’t want to miss! Running January 17th through February 24, 2025, this festival celebrates visual, culinary, and performing arts in a way only Disney can. Best of all? Many of these unique experiences are included with your park ticket! Let’s dive into everything you need to know to make the most of this colorful, art-filled event.
🎨 Must-Do Experiences at Festival of the Arts
This festival isn’t just about looking at art—it’s about becoming part of it! Here are some can’t-miss activities to add to your EPCOT itinerary:
🌟 Paint-by-Number Mural – Join fellow guests in contributing to a massive, ever-evolving piece of art. It’s a fun, hands-on way to leave your mark on the festival!
🌟 Kids' Chalk Art – Perfect for little artists! Kids can create their own masterpieces in a dedicated area designed just for them.
🌟 Interactive Chalk Photo Ops – Step into larger-than-life chalk art illusions and become part of the artwork—great for Instagram-worthy photos!
🌟 Professional Chalk Art – Stroll through the park and watch talented artists bring Disney-inspired masterpieces to life right on the pavement.
🌟 Artist Booths – Discover incredible pieces from a variety of talented artists and even meet the creators behind the works.
🌟 Live Music Performances – Enjoy live music throughout the park, bringing a vibrant energy to the festival atmosphere.
🌟 Disney on Broadway Concert Series – Experience the magic of Broadway at the America Gardens Theatre, where real Broadway stars perform show-stopping Disney hits.
🌟 Animation Academy – Want to learn to draw like a Disney animator? Head to the America Pavilion for an artist-led drawing session.
🌟 Disney on Broadway Exhibit – Visit CommuniCore Hall for a fascinating look at Disney’s Broadway productions and behind-the-scenes insights.
🌟 Figment’s “Art & Seek” Scavenger Hunt – Perfect for families, this scavenger hunt takes you around EPCOT as you search for Figment hiding in famous works of art!
🍽️ Food & Drinks at the Festival
It wouldn’t be a Disney festival without exclusive, art-inspired food and drinks! Festival-exclusive kiosks serve up creative, colorful dishes that are almost too pretty to eat. Keep an eye out for festival favorites like the Sushi Donut from Goshiki, the Deconstructed Dish booth, my winner of the feast Squid Ink Pasta from Fictional Victuals and creative cocktails that look like works of art themselves!
🏰 Plan Your Visit
Festival of the Arts runs until February 24, 2025, so don’t wait too long to experience the magic! Whether you’re planning a last-minute trip or already have your park days booked, this is an event you won’t want to skip.
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