The Epcot International Festival of the Arts instantly became a hit when in its inaugural year in 2016. Each year since the festival continues to grow in popularity and Disney continues to broaden our mind and our palette with amazing new and returning experiences. The festival highlights art in all different forms – ink and paint, photography, culinary, and so much more!
I’ve been lucky enough to visit this festival several times and I have to say, it’s one of my favorites. Think of it as a scaled down version of the International Flower & Garden Festival (which is a scaled down version of the International Food & Wine Festival). It’s small enough to enjoy every inch of it, but it packs a mighty punch. Tour the World Showcase promenade visiting with local artists, while sampling some of the globes finest culinary cuisine. Test your artist skills by joining one of the many workshops & seminars held throughout the duration of the festival.
This year the festival runs from January 17 through February 24, 2020. For 4 amazing weeks, you can experience art in a whole new way at Epcot. Be sure to add these dates to your calendar, because this festival has so much to offer, for all ages.
This year, not only do we have all-new experiences added to the festival, but 3 new films debuting in Future World and the World Showcase! The France, Canada and Land Pavilions all have new feature films opening on January 17, 2020. Be sure to check them out!
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along (France Pavilion – World Showcase)
- Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 (Canada Pavilion – World Showcase)
- Awesome Planet (The Land Pavilion – Future World)
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Workshops are held Saturdays and Sundays starting at 10:00 AM in the World Showplace Events Pavilion. Additional fees required.
Event Details:
- Location: World Showplace Events Pavilion
- Days: Saturdays and Sundays
- Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
- Price: $45 per Guest, plus tax
- Call (407) WDW-FEST or (407) 939-3378 to reserve your spot
- Separate Epcot admission required and not included
- Limited availability
- Guests under 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call
Workshops Offered:
Ink & Paint Animation
Presented by Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink and Paint Artist
Saturdays at 10:00AM
Each week, you’ll paint a different Disney character:
- Saturday, January 18, 2020 – Mickey Mouse
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 – Minnie Mouse
- Saturday, February 1, 2020 – Donald Duck
- Saturday, February 8, 2020 – Pluto
- Saturday, February 15, 2020 – Goofy
- Saturday, February 22, 2020 – Mickey Mouse
Disney 3D Paper Crafting
Presented by Dave Avanzino, Dave Avanzino Designs, Inc.
Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 10:00AM
Gesture Drawing Basics: “Story Telling Drawings”
Presented by Todd Bright, Bright Animation
Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 10:00AM
Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Animation 101: Flip Book Fundamentals
Presented by Todd Bright, Bright Animation
Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Doodling with Viz
Presented by Gregg “Viz” Visintainer, Owner of Viz Art Ink and WonderGround Artist
Sunday, Feburary 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM
You can book your favorite workshop starting now by calling Call (407) WDW-FEST or (407) 939-3378 and for more information on the seminar and workshop offerings, visit ArtfulEpcot.com.
FOOD BOOTH MENUS: CULINARY DELIGHTS
One of my favorite parts of the festival (of all Epcot’s festival’s) are the culinary delights that you can experience in Future World and World Showcase. As mentioned earlier, this is a tamer, scaled down version of the Flower & Garden Festival and Food & Wine Festival. Here’s a list of all the culinary delights in store! Start making your list of everything you want to try (I know, it’s hard to decide!!):
Deconstructed Dish
Food:
- Deconstructed Reuben: Sliced Corned Beef, Rye-crusted Sauerkraut and Jarlsberg Cake with Broken Thousand Island Dressing
- Deconstructed BLT: Crispy Pork Belly, Tomato Jam and Soft Poached Egg
- Deconstructed Strawberry Cheesecake: Whipped New York Style Cheesecake with Fresh Florida Strawberries and Sugar Cookies with Micro-basil (KA)
Beverages:
- Rainboba: Sparkling Water layered with Fruit Boba and topped with a Foam Cloud (non-alcoholic) (KA)
- Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings® Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake garnished with Maple Syrup, a Waffle Crisp and Candied Bacon (non-alcoholic) (KA)
- Imagery Sauvignon Blanc, California
- Mad Genius Red Blend, California
- Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings® Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake with Cream Bourbon, garnished with a Waffle Crisp and Candied Bacon
Cuisine Classique
Food:
- Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic
- Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc (GF) (KA)
- Saint-Honoré Tart: Caramel Cream Tart with Caramel Glaze topped with Cream Puffs
- Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate-Chip Cookie (KA)
Beverages:
- Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
- Concrete Beach Brewery Rosé Ale, Miami, FL
- Frozen Rosé
- Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series, Logrono, Spain
- Domaine Savary Chablis, Burgundy
- A Play on Rosé Flight
The Artist’s Table
Food:
- Beef Wellington with Mushroom Bordelaise, Fennel Cream, and Roasted Baby Vegetables (KA)
- Pan-Seared Scallop with Chorizo, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis and a Parmesan Crisp (GF)
- Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate-Chip Cookie (KA)
Beverages:
- Sipping Chocolate Flight: White, Milk and Dark (non-alcoholic)
- Saugatuck Brewing Co. Neapolitan Milk Stout, Douglas, MI
- Lexington Brewing Company Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale, Lexington, KY
- Lindemans Framboise Lambic, Belgium
- Barrymore Rosé, Monterey County, CA
- Carmel Road Drew’s Blend Pinot Noir, Monterey County, CA
- Symphony in Chocolate Flight: Mozart Cream Liqueurs paired with Sipping Chocolates
- Chocolate and Beer Pairing Flight
Pop Eats!
Food:
- Sous Vide Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and Beet Gel and garnished with Beet Chip Crumbles (GF)
- Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam (GF)
- Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Belgian Chocolate (KA)
- Pop’t Art: Modern-design Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling (KA)
Beverages:
- Blue Sky Black Cherry Boba Freeze (non-alcoholic) (KA)
- #RainbowSherbetGlitterDreamAle by Playalinda Brewing Co., Titusville, FL
- Popping Bubbles Cocktail
- Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary
Decadent Delights
Food:
- White Chocolate and Purple Sweet Potato Mousse, Caramel, Coconut and Maple Meringue
- Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Pretzel Crunch (KA)
- Lemon and Blood Orange Tart
- Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate-Chip Cookie (KA)
- White Chocolate Figment Puzzle on an Artist Palette (KA)
Beverages:
- 3 Daughters Strawberry Blonde Nitro, St. Petersburg, FL
- Breckenridge Nitro Vanilla Porter, Breckenridge, CO
- Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, England
- Biagio Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont
- Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port, St. Petersburg, FL
- Cold Fashioned Coffee Cocktail
- Neapolitan Beer Flight
The Masterpiece Kitchen
Food:
- Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction (KA)
- Smoked Salmon and Cream Gâteau with Egg Yolk Cream, Paddlefish Caviar and Micro-herbs
- Charcuterie Palette with Artisan Cured Meats and Cheeses featuring Nueske’s ® Applewood Smoked Beef
- Vanilla, Rose Water and Pistachio Panna Cotta
Beverages:
- Weihenstephaner Original Lager, Freising, Germany
- Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Brut Champagne
- The Meeker Vineyard Winemakers’ Handprint Merlot, Sonoma County, CA
- Pinord La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut, Spain
- Pinord La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut Rosé, Spain
- Classic Sidecar with a Chocolate Twist
Additional Festival Locations
Funnel Cakes – The American Adventure
Food:
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Funnel Cake with Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Marshmallow Cream and Raspberry Glaze (KA)
Fife & Drum – The American Adventure
Food:
- Musical Float: Layered Strawberry, Lemonade and Blue Raspberry Slushy with Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate (non-alcoholic) (KA)
Block & Hans – The American Adventure
Beverage
- Arendelle Aqua Lemonade: Frozen Lemonade with Monin Cotton Candy and Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine
Goshiki – Japan Pavilion
Food:
- Taiyaki: Fish-shaped Cake stuffed with a Sweet Red Bean Filling served with Green Tea Chocolate and Whipped Cream Cheese (KA)
- Sushi Donut: Donut-shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Cucumber and Sesame Seed over a decorated plate of Wasabi Aïoli, Sriracha and Eel Sauce
- Vegetable Gyoza: Vegetable and Edamame filled Gyoza atop Truffle-mashed Potatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Pepper Strings and Tonkatsu Teriyaki Sauce (KA)
Beverages:
- Nomi Masui Draft Lager
- Masu Sake in a Traditional Personalized Wooden Cup
- Nigori Sake Cocktail: Frozen Nigori Sake and Calpico accented with Strawberry and finished with Cotton Candy
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Beverages:
- Canada: Impressionism Pairing: Blackberry Iced Latte topped with a delicious Blueberry Donut and Sweet Whipped Cream
- Showcase Plaza: Renaissance Pairing: Iced Mocha Latte served with a timeless Glazed Donut and Sprinkles
- Future World East: Modern Pairing: Coconut Iced Latte garnished with a decadent Chocolate Donut and topped with Whipped Cream and Sprinkles
- The American Adventure: Baroque Pairing: White Mocha Iced Latte layered with a Red Velvet Donut and Sprinkles
El Arista Hambriento – Mexico Pavilion
Food:
- Sopes de Barbacoa: Braised Barbacoa Beef served on Fried Guajillo Corn Shell with Black Beans, Cotija Cheese, Mexican Cream and Chives
- Agave Pork Belly: Pork Belly caramelized with Agave atop Pumpkin Seed Pesto Lentil Salad
Beverages:
- Frida Banana Daiquiri: Mexican Handcrafted Rum, Banana Purée and Applejack (served Frozen)
- Diego Blackberry Margarita: 100% Agave Tequila, Blackberry Purée, Fresh Jalapeño-Lime Juice served with Black Ant Salt Rim
- Mexican White Sangria: White Wine, Fruit Juices and Sweet Cinnamon-infused Tequila
Refreshment OutPost – OutPost
Food:
- Plant-based Bratwurst with Spicy Turmeric Aïoli, Coffee Barbecue Jackfruit and Slaw
- Paintbrush Churros: Cinnamon-Sugar Churros Dipped in Colorful White Chocolate (KA)
Beverages:
- Barrel of Monks Brewery Endless Enigma Golden Pale Ale, Boca Raton, FL
- Collective Arts Brewing Life in the Closus Hazy IPA, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- M.I.A. Beer Company Malt Bach Brown Ale, Doral, FL
- Popcorn Pairing Flight
Refreshment Port – Showcase Plaza
Food:
- Lobster Chips: House-made Chips, Lobster, Lobster Bisque Cheese Sauce, Pickled Jalapeños and Citrus Cream
- Beverages:
- Ciderboys Zen Berry Apple Boysenberry Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
- Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA
- Test Track Cool Wash – Future World East
Beverages:
- Assorted Coca-Cola Slushies (non-alcoholic) (KA)
The Painted Panda – China
Food:
- Spicy Beef Shumai
- Char Siu Pork Bun
Beverages:
- “Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Boba Pearls (non-alcoholic) (KA)
- Jasmine Draft Beer
- Fortune Cookie: ByeJoe Spirit, Amaretto, Coconut and Pineapple
- Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec
- Sea Butterfly: Butterfly Pea Flower-infused Cocktail with Lychee Syrup, Vodka, Light Rum and Magic Boba Pearls
L’Art du Cuisine Francaise – France
Food:
- Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl (KA)
- Tomate Farcie Faҫon Paul Bocuse: Tomato Stuffed with Braised Ribs Paul Bocuse-style
- Moelleux Aux Chocolats Valrhona: Molten Chocolate Cake with Pure Origin Valrhona Chocolates (KA)
- Trio de Macarons: Assortment of Three House-made Macarons in a Gift Box
Beverages:
- Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose, Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange and Grape Juice with Lemon-Lime Foam
- Veuve du Vernay, Brut N°1, Limited Edition: French Sparkling Wine
- Vouvray, Marcel Dubois, 2018
- Bordeaux, Château Malbec, 2015
Mosaic Canteen – Morocco
Food:
- Spiced Beef with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries, Hummus and Pita Chips
- Mediterranean Flatbread with Zaatar, Olive Oil Artichoke, Olives, Mozzarella and Feta Cheese
- Chebbakia: Hand-twisted Strips of Fried Dough coated with Honey, Rosewater and Sesame Seeds
Beverages:
- Casa Beer
- Kabash Prestige White Wine
- Embrace the Arak: Massaya Arak, Grapefruit Juice and Grenadine
L’Arte di Mangiare – Italy
Food:
- Insalata di Gamberi al Limone di Zagara: Salad of Poached Shrimp in Sicilian Lemons, Arugula, Shaved Fennel, Avocado, and Citrus Dressing
- Pollo ala Pirandello: Golden Chicken Drumstick stuffed with Ricotta Cheese and Pomodoro Sauce (KA)
- Rossini: Prosecco Mousse with Strawberry Sauce (contains alcohol)
Beverages:
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner
- Prosecco, Villa Sandi
- Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande
- Corbinello, Montegrande
- Pinot Grigio, Santa Marina
- Merlot, Montegrande
- Amaretto Bellini: Amaretto, White Peach Purée and Prosecco
- Vodka Rossini: Vodka, Strawberry Purée and Prosecco
NEW THIS YEAR – Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine
Purchase any 5 menu items from the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine locations and be sure to collect a stamp to commemorate the occasion! Bring your Festival Passport—featuring your 5 new stamps—to Decadent Delights for a colorful culinary prize offered exclusively at the Festival.
DISNEY ON BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES
And don’t forget about the performing arts – one of the many forms of art highlighted throughout the festival. And what better way to do that than through the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. Shows run daily at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8:00PM at the American Gardens Theatre across from the American Pavilion. I absolutely love Broadway, so this is a real treat and is not to be missed!
Want to enjoy guaranteed seating for one of the shows? You can do that by booking a dining package (breakfast, lunch or dinner) at a select restaurant in Epcot:
Biergarten Restaurant
Germany Pavilion
Lunch: $57 for adults; $32 for kids
Dinner: $57 for adults; $32 for kids
Coral Reef Restaurant
The Living Seas Pavilion
Lunch: $69 for adults; $22 for kids
Dinner: $69 for adults; $22 for kids
The Garden Grill Restaurant
The Land Pavilion
Breakfast: $52 for adults; $31 for kids
Lunch: $65 for adults; $39 for kids
Dinner: $65 for adults; $39 for kids
Rose & Crown Dining Room
United Kingdom Pavilion
Lunch: $57 for adults; $22 for kids
Dinner: $57 for adults; $22 for kids
Dining Reservations can be made by visiting ArtfulEpcot.com or calling 407-WDW-DINE.
BROADWAY CONCERT LINEUP
- Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White
January 17, 20, 21, 24 - Heidi Blickenstaff and Gavin Lee
January 18, 19, 22, 23 - Kissy Simmons, Heidi Blickenstaff, Alton Fitzgerald White and Gavin Lee
January 25 - Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey
January 26, 28, 29
February 1, 2, 5, 6 - Liana Hunt and Adam Jacobs
January 27, 30, 31
February 3, 4, 7, 8 - Kara Lindsay, Kevin Massey, Liana Hunt and Adam Jacobs
February 9 - Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland
February 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 22, 23 - Syndee Winters and Michael James Scott
February 11, 14, 17, 20, 21 - Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland, Syndee Winters and Michael James Scott
February 24
OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
- Everyone’s invited to grab a paintbrush and help create a wall mural along World Showcase Plaza.
- Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to literally step inside works of art and take fun photos, such as the “Washington Crossing the Delaware” Artful Photo Opportunity.
- Photo Op Stops
- Mexico Pavilion – An homage to Frida Kahlo
- Italy Pavilion – Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci and The Scream – Edvard Munch
- American Adventure Pavilion – Washington Crossing the Delaware – Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
- France Pavilion – Luncheon of the Boating Party – Pierre-August Renior
- United Kingdom Pavilion – Peter Pan Storybook
- Photo Op Stops
- Green Landing Family Play Zone for the whole family
- Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt
- Gravity-defying feats of strength, acrobatics and many performing artists are scheduled throughout the festival.
- Chalk Full of Character (NEW) – hunt for chalk drawings of characters throughout World Showcase!
- International musical and variety acts will share their talents with guests, including Lebendig (“Alive”), a new group performing in Germany.
- Guests can join in the fun of Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt by purchasing a map at select merchandise locations.
- Guests can shop at various locations throughout Epcot for exclusive festival and Passholder merchandise
PASSHOLDER EXCLUSIVES
Each year the Festival of the Arts introduces merchandise and special discounts for Annual Passholders (AP). This year is no different. Here is what AP Holders can expect.
This year, you can pick up a complimentary “Artful Mickey” Passholder magnet painted by Will Gay, who will be featured at this year’s festival. While they haven’t announced where you can pick up your magnet, I will suspect it’s at Mouse Gear or somewhere in the vicinity.
Passholders can also purchase exclusive merchandise and enjoy discounts on Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages by saving 10%.
FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE
Pictures of Festival Merchandise has been released and I personally could not be more elated! I absolutely love how much Figment is highlighted in this Festival. Be sure to pick up your favorite souvenir during the festival!
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