Eat, drink and be dazzled by creative, culinary masterpieces during EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Celebrate three distinct artistic disciplines, the culinary arts, the performing arts, and the visual arts, with fun for the eyes, ears, and taste buds! EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will run from January 16 through February 23, 2026.
| CULINARY ARTS |
Discover colorful fare that paints an exquisite picture of gastronomical perfection—available at Festival Food Studios across EPCOT! Art critics and gourmands alike can enjoy a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Explore a world where food imitates art as the epicurean elite converge to create mouthwatering magic that rivals the masters.
Details
- Food studios are open daily during the festival from park open to park close, unless otherwise noted.
- A theme park reservation and valid EPCOT admission is required.
- Food and beverage offerings require a separate purchase.
- Availability may be limited for some food studio offerings.
- Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older.
- Food studios and all menu items are subject to closure or change without notice.
Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine- Set out on a tasty stroll around EPCOT featuring 7 vibrant dishes—and one technicolor treat to enjoy at the end of your journey. Use your Festival Passport as your guide to look for specially notated menu items, then track your progress by collecting a stamp after each purchase. Once you’ve enjoyed at least 5 of the artistic dishes—and collected the corresponding stamps—bring your Festival Passport to the Deco Delights Food Studio near Port of Entry to receive a complimentary festival treat.
This year’s Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine includes:
- Enchanted Rose – from Opening Bites in CommuniCore Plaza.
- Sparkling Spectacle Gâteau — from Deco Delights near Port of Entry.
- Liquid Nitrogen Minnie Cake Pop — from Swirled Showcase located on the Walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion.
- Citrus-Braised Beet Tartare — from Gourmet Landscapes near the Canada Pavilion.
- Chorizo and Potato Empanada: — from Vibrante & Vívido between the Morocco and France Pavilions.
- Popcorn, Popcorn Chicken and Waffles — from Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey.
- Color Scheme Cake — from Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey
- Deconstructed Key Lime Pie — from The Deconstructed Dish in World Discovery
Items from the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, as well as many other Food Studio items may be considered a snack item, which can be redeemed with your Dining Plan. Be sure to check the menus for the Disney Dining Plan logo.
| FAMILY FUN WITH PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS |
Enjoy creative thrills, live concert chills and happy harmonies that hit all the right notes. Everywhere you look, the world’s a virtual stage! Festival Guests can behold awe-inspiring performances or soak up the splendid virtuosity of international acts and entertainment. Acquire new skills, visit galleries and witness exceptional talent that proves the power of imagination! Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes for all Festival events.
Festival Highlights Include:
Figment’s Brush with the Masters:
Help Figment learn about art on this delightful scavenger hunt around World Showcase. To get started, purchase your map and stickers at Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or World Traveler. Then, search for Figment hiding inside famous works of art at each World Showcase pavilion—just look for the Figment-themed picture frame.
Every time you find Figment, add the corresponding sticker to the pavilion on your map. Once your journey is complete, return your map to Disney Traders or World Traveler by February 23, 2026, for an artful surprise!
Cost: $11.99, plus tax, available while supplies last.
Artists & Art Displays – Discover dazzling artwork around EPCOT—and meet talented artists along the way.
Animation Academy- Head over to America Gardens Theatre and learn how to draw a Disney Character from an animation artist. Sessions take place daily at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
Artful Photo Ops- Step into iconic artwork from around the world at these unique art installations around World Showcase:
- Luncheon of the Boating Party – Pierre-Auguste Renoir, International Gateway
- The Scream – Edvard Munch, Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion
- Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci, Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion
- Mary Poppins Penguin Scene – Bridge to World Showcase
- Sleeping Beauty Forrest Scene – Bridge to World Showcase
- A Disney LorcanaTrading Card Game photo op, featuring a scene from Fabled – one of the most recent Disney Lorcana sets, Bridge to World Showcase
- Washington Crossing the Delaware – Emanuel Gottleib Leutze, The American Adventure
Chalk Full of Characters – Travel around World Showcase to find charming chalk drawings of Disney characters like Abu and Jiminy Cricket. How many can you find?
Chalk Art Galleries – Watch imaginative chalk artists at work—taking inspiration from great art and the world around them. Chalk art galleries are located along the bridge to World Showcase
Kids Chalk Art – Kids, create your very own chalk-art masterpiece! This experience is offered at the bridge to World Showcase Plaza from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
A Paint by Numbers Mural – Leave your creative mark on a larger-than-life wall mural! The Expression Section booth is open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. It’s located on the walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion.
Kids Chalk Art – Kids, create your very own chalk-art masterpiece! This experience is offered at the bridge to World Showcase Plaza from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
A Paint by Numbers Mural – Leave your creative mark on a larger-than-life wall mural! The Expression Section booth is open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. It’s located on the walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion.
Musical Performances – Hear harmonious musical performances daily in ConnmuniCore Plaza.
Visual Art in Performance – Watch in awe as an artist paints a Disney character in mere minutes. This experience takes place in World Showcase Plaza. Chek the app for showtimes.
Festival Merchandise – Paintings, prints, accessories, apparel, trading items – and more!
| ENTERTAINMENT |
Get swept away by the songs you love during DISNEY ON BROADWAY performances at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Sit back and sing along with show-stopping numbers from legendary Disney musicals. Showtimes are at 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, and 8:00 pm.
| Adam Jacobs (Aladdin) and NEW – Isabelle McCalla (Aladdin) | January 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, and 27 |
| NEW – Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid) and Jelani Remy (The Lion King) | January 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 28 and 29 |
| NEW – Anascacia McCleskey (Tarzan) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan) | January 30 |
| Mandy Gonzalez (Aida) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) | January 31 |
| NEW – Anascacia McCleskey (Tarzan) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan) | February 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 and 10 |
| Mandy Gonzalez (Aida) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) | February 3, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 12 |
| Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and NEW – Ainsley Melham (Aladdin) | February 13, 15, 16, and 19 |
| NEW – Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast) and NEW – James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) | February 14, 17, 18, 20, and 21 |
| SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins), NEW – Ainsley Melham (Aladdin), NEW – Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast) and NEW – James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin). | February 22 and 23 |
Once Upon A Stage: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway (NEW IN 2025!)
At CommuniCore Hall, guests can experience the magic of Broadway both on and off the stage in this walkthrough exhibit celebrating Disney on Broadway. Discover costumes and props from three fan-favorite stage musicals: “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Visit the exhibit during regular park hours on each day of the Festival.
| GENERAL EVENT DETAILS |
- EPCOT admission required
- A theme park reservation and valid EPCOT admission is required.
- Events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
- Food studios are open daily January 16, 2026 through February 23, 2026, from park open to park close, unless otherwise noted.
- Food and beverage offerings require a separate purchase.
- Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older.
- Availability may be limited for some food studio offerings.
- Food studios and all menu items are subject to closure or change without notice.
- Events take place at various locations and stages across EPCOT.
- Performance times and days vary.