EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will return for its ninth year in 2025! It will last from January 17th through February 24th, 2025. 

Below is information from the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and it will be updated with information for the 2026 festival as soon as it becomes available.

Become one with your inner artiste by dining on food that is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds, seeing and creating one-of-a-kind artwork, and enjoying Broadway-ready performances of Disney classics!

We will be updating this page as more 2026 Festival of the Arts announcements are released.

Access to the Festival of the Arts is included in your EPCOT admission ticket.

Food Studios & Booths

Throughout the World Showcase, there will be 17 Food Studios (a.k.a. food booths) featuring festival-specific treats and other locations around the park with their own festival-inspired treats. Click here to view Food Studio menus and pics from 2025, and click here to see our picks for the best eats at the 2025 Festival of the Arts.

The booths confirmed for 2025 are:

• Opening Bites (CommuniCore Plaza) — NEW!
  Start your artistic culinary tour with this booth debuting in 2025 with flavors like soft shell crab sliders and the returning favorites Enchanted Rose dessert.
• Fictional Victuals (Near Refreshment Station) — NEW!
  This booth is making its debut in 2025 with bold and adventurous dishes inspired by literary works of art. This year, it is inspired by nautical books like Moby Dick and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, with menu items like Squid Ink Pasta and Charred Octopus.
• The Artist’s Table (American Adventure Pavilion)
  Treat your senses to artistically elevated comfort foods—like chicken pot pie, hummingbird cake and more. Pair your dish with beer or a glass of wine.
• Cuisine Classique (Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet)
  Enjoy carefully crafted classics, like beef Wellington and roasted mussels—as well as a flavorful beer or cocktail.
• The Craftsman’s Courtyard (Near Refreshment Station)
  Indulge your appetite when you order Beef Wellington or Roasted Bone Marrow from the grill.
• Deco Delights (Near Port of Entry)
  Satisfy your sweet tooth with sleek desserts inspired by the art deco era— from the gilded glamour of the roaring 1920’s to the bright pastels of Miami Beach.
• The Deconstructed Dish (Near Refreshment Station)
  Rediscover your favorite dishes fragmented and presented in a playful way—like a BLT and key lime pie.
• El Artista Hambriento (Mexico Pavilion)
  A fiesta of flavor awaits! Delight in classic Mexican fare—from savory carne asada to a chicken croqueta.
• Figment’s Inspiration Station (The Odyssey Pavilion)
  Sweeten your day with colorful treats, like rainbow cake or a Pastry Tart with a fun twist. You’ll also find a variety of beers and hard ciders.
• Goshiki (Japan Pavilion)
  Celebrate the Japanese culinary arts with delectable dishes featuring a Waygu steamed bun and that fan-favorite sushi donut.
• Gourmet Landscapes (Canada)
  Savor stunning dishes artfully composed with the finest ingredients that have been farmed and foraged from the land. Enjoy wild mushroom risotto, citrus braised beef, and more.
• L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise (France Pavilion)
  Discover delicious French treats and baked goods, from savory to sweet—including duck in a puff pastry and warm brie in a bread bowl. Pair your dish with a French wine or frozen martini.
• L’Arte di Mangiare (Italy Pavilion)
  Indulge in Baroque cuisine, prepared with rich color and dramatic flavor. This food studio serves up fried mozzarella, pasta and more.
• The Painted Panda (China Pavilion)
  Enjoy decorative cuisine inspired by magnificent Chinese art, like General Tso’s chicken or the Har Gow shrimp dumpling. Plus, sip bubble tea, Chinese-inspired cocktails and other refreshing beverages.
• Pastoral Palate (Germany Pavilion)
  Help yourself to hearty dishes inspired by the rustic settings where Bavarian Folk Art is painted. Indulge in a red wine-braised beef short rib and black forest cake.
• Pop Eats (Near Port of Entry)
  Delight in mouthwatering masterpieces inspired by the most captivating pop art of the 20th century. Highlights include tomato soup with grilled cheese.
• Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco Pavilion)
  Take your taste buds on a Moroccan adventure as you enjoy delectable dishes like grilled kebabs, stoned-baked Moroccan bread and more. Pair your dish with hard cider or the chai tea mint mimosa.
• Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina (Between the Morocco & France Pavilions)
  Feast on authentic Colombian cuisine inspired by the Disney animated film Encanto—like an empanada with chorizo or mango cheesecake.
• Additional Locations
  Delight your appetite with mouthwatering morsels, nibbles and noshes from these year-round food stops—each offering special menu items in addition to the regular menu.
  • Connections Cafe & Eatery: Serving Figment’s Liege Waffle and Imagination Lemonade
  • Refreshment Port (near Canada): Serving a festival specific poutine and refreshing beverages. This is another spot to grab that Artist Palette Chocolate Chip cookie
  • Refreshment Outpost: Serving delicious beers and the iconic Artist Palette Chocolate Chip cookie
  • Funnel Cake: Serving a specialty funnel cake
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (all 4 in-park locations): Serving a unique art-inspired beverage at each location
  • Swirled Showcase: Serving soft-serve ice cream in a dish or waffle cone

Check out the NEW food and drinks for the 2025 Food Studios!

The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine will return for 2025!

Enjoy five colorful dishes at the Food Studios (find them in your Festival Passport!), and you’ll earn a completer prize!

2025 Wonderful Walk of Color items include:

• Deconstructed Key Lime Pie at The Deconstructed Dish
• Almond Frangipane Cake at Deco Delights
• Raspberry Pastry Tart at Figment’s Inspiration Station
• Chorizo and Potato Empanada at Vibrante & Vivido
• Enchanted Rose at Opening Bites
• Citrus-Braised Beet Tartare at Gourmet Landscapes
• Avocado-Coconut Custard Tart at Tangierine Cafe

Enjoy five of these seven options and collect stamps in your passport guide to earn the completer prize, which you can collect at Deco Delights Food Studio.

This 2025 prize was the Artist Figment Krispie Treat, as well as some other items.

Click here to see our thoughts on the Wonderful Walk of Cuisine.

We will be updating this page as more 2026 Festival of the Arts announcements are released.

Artwork

Art Marketplaces

Along with artistic eats, guests will also be able to explore and purchase the works of many Disney and other invited artists (typically, you’ll be able to find works from over 100 artists), which will be on display at marketplaces around World Showcase.

Visual Art in Performance

Visiting artists will also be around the park to “create magic right before your eyes!” Artists use artistic mediums to create Disney-inspired work in mere minutes.

Click here to see photos and videos of all of the entertainment at the 2025 Festival of the Arts.

We will be updating this page as more 2026 Festival of the Arts announcements are released.

Chalk Art Galleries

During the festival, guests will be able to check out masterful chalk art drawn by chalk artists. This is always an awe-inspiring experience, so don’t miss it!

Entertainment

The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is always a popular draw at the Festival! Performances were held on the America Gardens Theatre stage (three performances per night — 5:30, 6:45, and 8PM), and guests get to catch some of their favorite Broadway stars performing Disney musical hits. We’ll update the list below for when performances and dates are released.

2025 Disney on Broadway Performances and Dates:

• Patti Murin (“Frozen”) and John Riddle (“Frozen”) – NEW!
  • January 17th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 28th
• Caissie Levy (“Frozen”) and Jelani Remy (“The Lion King”) – NEW!
  • January 18th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th
• Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”)
  • January 31st
  • February 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th
• Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) and Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”)
  • February 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 13th
• Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”) and Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”)
  • February 14th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 23rd
• Rodney Ingram (“Aladdin”) – NEW! and Kara Lindsay (“Newsies”)
  • February 15th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd
• Special Final Performance: Rodney Ingram, Kara Lindsay, Michael James Scott & Kissy Simmons
  • February 24th

Disney on Broadway Dining Packages

Guests can enjoy Disney on Broadway Dining Packages! You can visit ArtfulEPCOT.com to check out dining options that will guarantee you a seat at the show. The Disney on Broadway Dining Packages can start being booked 60 days in advance.

2025 Dining Packages included: 

• An appetizer, entrée, and dessert or one (1) full buffet (where applicable), along with a non-alcoholic beverage
• At Spice Road Table: 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage
• One (1) guaranteed seat per person for the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series held on the same day

2025 Disney On Broadway Dining Packages

In 2025, you can book online up to 60 days before the show!

Also, Disney on Broadway Dining Packages were available for same-day purchase at one counter service spot and one lounge location in EPCOT.

Click here for more information.

Artful Photo Ops

Additionally, Disney allowed guests to “step into the scene” at photo locations throughout the park with Artful Photo Ops. Click here for more details.

The AllEars team was at the festival to model for us! First, there’s this Sleeping Beauty-inspired frame photo op. You can dance with your forest friends pretending to be Prince Phillip.

There’s more where that came from when it comes to photo opportunities at the Festival of the Arts! We’ll keep you in the loop with any more festival details you need to know.

Learn more about interactive art experiences and entertainment — including artists and art forms of all types!

Chalk Full of Character

The Chalk Full of Character experience returned in 2025. With this experience, guests can search for chalk art of beloved Disney characters, which are hidden throughout World Showcase.

Expression Section: A Paint-by-Numbers Mural

Paint By Number returned for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! 

The mural allows guests to participate with paint-by-numbers, which turns into a collaborative art project! Collect a card at the end of your painting experience that shows the full mural! The paint-by-numbers mural was set to be placed in World Nature in 2025 and was be available from 11AM to 5PM daily.

Animation Academy

Brush up on your own drawing skills by participating in the Animation Academy! This drop-in event is held in America Gardens Theatre. There are two shows daily at 12:30PM and 1:30PM.

Featured artists include:

• Luke Consolo
• Matthew Dewater
• Justin Dring
• Will Gay
• Hannah Loflin
• Alex Maher
• Michael Montgomery
• Sarah Schmidt
• Lon Smart

Kids’ Chalk Art

Your little artists can say they left their mark on EPCOT by participating in Kids’ Chalk Art! In previous years this was held in Future World in the area that is now called World Celebration. This was located in World Nature, near The Land Pavilion. It was available daily from 11AM to 4PM.

Festival Merchandise

There will, of course, be opportunities for Festival-specific merchandise with special items only for Annual Passholders in addition to branded merchandise available to everyone. Expect lots of Figment-inspired designs! Click here to look at the Festival of the Arts merchandise from 2025.

Spaceship Earth Lights

To celebrate the Festival in an extra special and colorful way, head to Spaceship Earth once it gets dark.

In 2025 the park’s giant icon lights up with a special rainbow effect and a popular Muppets tune plays as the lighting sequence is conducted.

Check back for more updates about the future Festival of the Arts!