The EPCOT Festival of the Arts is one of four festivals that takes place annually at EPCOT (the others being the Flower and Garden Festival, Food and Wine Festival, and Festival of the Holidays). Each festival comes with its own distinct theme, and for the Festival of the Arts that is, as you may expect, art! Specifically, you’ll find representations of culinary, visual, and performing arts.
The next EPCOT Festival of the Arts will take place from January 16 through February 23, 2026.
2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
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EPCOT Festival of the Arts Overview
The EPCOT Festival of the Arts typically takes place for seven weeks from January through February, making it one of the two shorter festivals (the other being the Festival of the Holidays). The festival is included in the cost of your admission to EPCOT, meaning visiting the park will give you access to the entertainment happening at the festival. However, the food, merchandise, and other activities are going to be an additional cost.
2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Food Studios
Each of the EPCOT Festivals come with an array of food booths, where you can order some delicious eats and drinks. During the Festival of the Arts these are called Food Studios, with each dish particularly focused on the presentation (it is all about the arts!).
These are the food options available for the 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts:
- The Artist’s Table (American Adventure Pavilion)
- The Craftsman’s Courtyard (Walkway between Imagination Pavilion and World Showcase)
- Deco Delights (Near Port of Entry)
- The Deconstructed Dish (Near Port of Entry)
- El Artista Hambriento (Mexico Pavilion)
- Fictional Victuals (Near Disney Traders)
- Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey
- Goshiki (Japan Pavilion)
- Gourmet Landscapes (Canada)
- L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise (France Pavilion)
- L’Arte di Mangiare (Italy Pavilion)
- Opening Bites (CommuniCore Plaza)
- The Painted Panda (China Pavilion)
- Pastoral Palate (Germany Pavilion)
- Pop Eats (Near Port of Entry)
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco Pavilion)
- Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina (Between the Morocco & France Pavilions)
- Refreshment Port (near Canada)
- Refreshment Outpost
- Funnel Cake
- Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (all 4 in-park locations)
- Swirled Showcase
2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Food Studios Menus
Opening Bites
Crab Slider. Photo Courtesy of Disney
Location: CommuniCore Plaza
Food:
- Soft Shell Crab Slider: Green papaya slaw and mango ketchup on a sweet roll
- Enchanted Rose: Dark chocolate mousse rose (Wonderful Walk of Cuisine Item)
Drink:
- Fantasia Fusion IPA: Crooked Can Brewing Company
- Bohemian Pilsner: von Trapp Brewing
- Caramel Cookie Bar Imperial Stout (New): Southern Tier Brewing Co.
- Beer Flight
- Brut Réserve Champagne: Charles Heidsieck
Connections Eatery
Food:
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (New): Two slices of freshly baked pizza topped with smoked chicken, sweet barbecue sauce, cheese blend, peppers, and red onions
- Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (New): Spicy hand-breaded chicken, roasted garlic aïoli, and southern slaw on a toasted brioche bun
Drink:
- Classic Mojito with Mint Foam (New)
The Deconstructed Dish
Location: Near Test Track
Food:
- Deconstructed BLT: Pork belly, soft-poached egg, onion bread pudding, watercress espuma, and tomato jam
- Deconstructed Key Lime Pie (New): Key lime curd, key lime gelée, toasted meringue, and graham cracker crumbs with waffle cone triangles (Wonderful Walk of Cuisine Item)
Drink:
- Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep (Non-alcoholic): Frozen mint and simple syrup blended with strawberry purée
- Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep: With Old Forester 86 Bourbon
- Blank Canvas Wheat Ale: Wicked Weed Brewing
Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey
Location: The Odyssey
Food:
- Popcorn, Popcorn Chicken and Waffles (New): Rainbow popcorn, popcorn chicken, mini mozzarella, and maple syrup (Wonderful Walk of Cuisine Item)
- Figment Fantasy Cake (New): Sponge cake filled with strawberry whipped cream topped with white chocolate ganache, orange icing, and Figment wings
- Color Scheme Cake (New): Fruit-flavored rainbow cake topped with freeze-dried candy (Wonderful Walk of Cuisine Item)
- Figment Artist Bucket: With rainbow popcorn (mobile order only; while supplies last)
Drink:
- Figment Imagination Lemonade (Non-alcoholic): Simply Lemonade with choice of flavor
- Black Cherry Hard Cider: 3 Daughters Brewing
- Orange Cream Hard Cider (New): 3 Daughters Brewing
- Strawberry Banana Hard Cider (New): 3 Daughters Brewing
- Hard Cider Flight
- Floris Cactus Belgian Wheat Ale (New): Brouwerij Huyghe
- Port of Blue Stout (New): Playalinda Brewing Co.
- Enticing Boysenberry Sour Blonde Ale (New): The Bruery
- Beer Flight
El Artista Hambriento
Location: Mexico
Food:
- Chile Relleno Taco (New): Seared beef tenderloin, poblano pepper, black beans, and salsa roja in a flour tortilla
- Tostada de Cangrejo (New): Crispy corn tortilla topped with guacamole, lump crab, mango, crispy onions, and hot sauce
- Passion Fruit Paleta (New): Passion fruit ice pop filled with sweetened condensed milk and chili-lime seasoning
Drink:
- Mexican Craft Beer
- Matcharita (New): Tequila, matcha tea, strawberry liqueur, and sweet cream
- Pear-fect Margarita (New): Mezcal, prickly pear, passion fruit, and crème de cassis with potpourri salt rim
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
Photo Courtesy of Disney
Location: Norway
Food:
- Hazelnut Praline Boller (New): Cardamom bun with hazelnut cream
The Painted Panda
Location: China
Food:
- General Tso’s Chicken Shumai (New): Chicken dumplings with asparagus and General Tso’s sauce
- Char Siu Pork Bun (New): Cantonese-style BBQ pork in a steamed bun
- Egg Tart: Hong Kong-style egg custard tart
Drink:
- Strawberry Bubble Milk Tea (Non-alcoholic)
- Dragonfruit Lager
- Silk River Hard Lemonade: Vodka, lavender-coconut syrup, and lemonade
- Butterfly Blue: Vodka, rum, lychee syrup, and crystal boba pearls
Refreshment Outpost
Location: Between China and Germany
Food:
- Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
Drink:
- Blood Orange Cosmo: Boyd & Blair
- Blueberry Mochi Berliner Weisse: Parish Brewing Co.
- Liquid Art Pilsner: Brewlando
- Abstract Blonde Ale (New): Wicked Weed Brewing
Pastoral Palate
Location: Germany
Food:
- Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib: Parsnip purée, broccolini, baby tomatoes, and balsamic glaze
- Black Forest Cake: Chocolate mousse with morello cherries and chantilly cream
Drink:
- Rosé Hard Cider: 3 Daughters Brewing
- Rosé Blonde Ale: 81Bay Brewing Co.
- Frozen Rosé
- A Play on Rosé Flight
- Pinot Noir (New): Hex Vom Dasenstein
L’Arte di Mangiare
Photo Courtesy of Disney
Location: Italy
Food:
- Mozzarella Fritta: Flash-fried breaded mozzarella with artist palette condiments
- Polenta Pasticciata (New): Polenta with bolognese, Parmesan, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
- Raspberry Spuma (New): Vanilla sauce, mint whipped cream, and puffed rice
Drink:
- Peroni Pilsner
- Prosecco
- Moscato
- Chianti
- Italian Red Sangria
- Italian-inspired Margarita (New)
- Sicilian Sunrise (New)
The Artist’s Table
Location: The American Adventure
Food:
- Steakhouse Lobster Caesar Salad (New): Romaine, lobster, radish, herbed breadcrumbs, and Caesar dressing
- Peppercorn-crusted Striploin (New): Grilled asparagus, potatoes au gratin, and au poivre butter
- Dark Chocolate Torte (New): Flourless chocolate cake with whipped cream and raspberries
Drink:
- Old Fashioned Playa Ale (New): Playalinda Brewing Co.
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Caymus
Funnel Cake
Photo Courtesy of Disney
Location: The American Adventure
Food:
- Wild Berry Funnel Cake (New): Funnel cake sandwich with vanilla ice cream, wild berry compote, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce
Goshiki
Taiyaki. Photo Courtesy of Disney
Location: Japan
Food:
- Taiyaki (New): Fish-shaped chocolate pastry filled with custard
- Sushi Doughnut: Doughnut-shaped sushi with salmon, tuna, shrimp, and sauces
- Tokyo Kawaii Roll (New): Crispy shrimp tempura roll with colorful rice and sauces
- Wagyu Bun (New): Steamed bun filled with American wagyu beef
Drink:
- Grapey Apple Boba (Non-alcoholic) (New)
- Wasabi IPA (New): Crooked Can Brewing Company
- Masu Sake: Served in a personalized wooden cup
- Nigori Sake Flight (New)
- Yuzu-Pineapple Punch (New)
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina
Photo Courtesy of Disney
Location: Morocco
Food:
- Moroccan Wrap: Tomato-cucumber relish and garlic sauce served on warm Moroccan flatbread
- Chermoula Chicken: Spiced chicken with North African flavors
- Moroccan-spiced Lamb: Warm spiced lamb
- Plant-based Falafel: Crispy falafel
- Stone-baked Moroccan Bread: Served with assorted dips
Drink:
- Strawberry-Lime Hard Cider: Rekorderlig
- Blueberry Lavender Hard Cider: Keel Farms
- Pomegranate Fizz Hard Cider (New): Blake’s Hard Cider Co.
- Hard Cider Flight
Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina
Location: Between Morocco and France
Food:
- Chorizo and Potato Empanada: With turmeric aïoli and annatto aïoli (Wonderful Walk of Cuisine Item)
- Spicy Ajiaco Soup: Guajillo- and árbol chili-spiced chicken, potato, avocado, corn, and crème fraîche
- Passion Fruit-filled Mango Cheesecake: Coconut-pineapple cake, dragon fruit gelée, and dragon fruit-strawberry sauce
Drink:
- Layered Berry–Piña Colada Smoothie (Non-alcoholic): Wild berry, piña colada, and strawberry
- Guava Dream Blonde Ale: Collective Arts Brewing
- Layered Berry–Piña Colada Smoothie: With spiced rum
L’Art de la Cuisine Française
Photo Courtesy of Disney
Location: France
Food:
- Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm creamy brie in a house-made bread bowl
- Gâteau de Crabe, Bisque de Homard, Crème Citron et Aneth (New): Crab cake, lobster bisque, and lemon-dill sour cream
- Éclair au Chocolat et à l’Orange (New): Chocolate-orange éclair with orange cream, chocolate ganache, crispy hazelnut, and candied oranges
Drink:
- Chardonnay (New): Laroque, Cite de Carcassonne
- Brut Rosé Prestige: Charles Lafitte
- Frozen French Martini: Vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice, orange juice, grape juice, and lemon-lime foam
Gourmet Landscapes
Location: Canada
Food:
- Wild Mushroom Risotto (Plant-based): Aged Parmesan, truffle shavings, and zinfandel reduction
- Roasted Bone Marrow: Onion marmalade, pickled mushrooms, and petite lettuce
- Citrus-braised Beet Tartare (Plant-based): Golden beet “egg yolk,” mustard vinaigrette, pickled mustard seeds, pistachios, and “feta” snow (Wonderful Walk of Cuisine Item)
Drink:
- Raspberry Chéret Double Radler: Whole Hog Brewery
- Cuvée Klimt Brut: Schlumberger
- Abstract California Red Blend (New): Orin Swift
- Frozen Scotch Cocktail: Scotch and chai tea garnished with a chocolate nail
Fictional Victuals
Photo Courtesy of Disney
Location: Near Disney Traders
Food:
- Chapter 1: Beach Oysters (New): Grilled oysters, mustard seed–peppercorn sabayon, and creamed spinach
- Chapter 2: Plate of Impossible Bites (New): Roasted turkey breast, onion and bacon custard tart, cherry gel, brown butter toast milk foam, and pineapple-toffee butter
- Chapter 3: Tea Treat (New): Earl Grey chocolate pot de crème, lemon madeleine, rose and raspberry jam, and tea biscuit crumble
Drink:
- Upside Down Shake (Non-alcoholic) (New): Yellow cake soft-serve with Twinings English Breakfast Tea
- Rose Garden Red Ale (New): Central 28 Beer Company
- Upside Down Shake (New): With whipped cream vodka
Deco Delights
Location: Near Port of Entry
Food:
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Sparkling Spectacle Gâteau (New): Vanilla bean mousse with caramel center and apricot jam on a hazelnut cookie (Wonderful Walk of Cuisine Item)
Drink:
- Buttercream Fresco (New): Crooked Can Brewing Company
- Strawberry Shortcake Hard Cider: Keel Farms
- Espresso Martini: Boyd & Blair
Pop Eats
Photo Courtesy of Disney
Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
Food:
- Grilled Cheese: Served with tomato soup
- Croque Monsieur-inspired Grilled Cheese (New): Black Forest ham, Gruyère, and béchamel served with tomato soup
Drink:
- Pixel Perfect Pilsner (New): Gulf Stream Brewing Company
- Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux: Sparkling wine with fruit juice-filled pearls
Swirled Showcase
Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
Food:
- Pink Vanilla Soft-serve in a Cone
- DOLE Whip in a Cone (Plant-based): Lemon, lime, or strawberry
- Imagination Cone: Pink vanilla soft-serve in a lavender cone with white chocolate Figment wings
- Candy Trio Flight: Strawberry DOLE Whip with Starburst Minis, lemon DOLE Whip with freeze-dried Skittles, and lime DOLE Whip with chili-lime seasoning and Life Savers gummies
- Liquid Nitrogen Minnie Cake Pop (New): Cotton candy sponge cake with white chocolate ganache and colorful splats (Wonderful Walk of Cuisine Item)
The Craftsman’s Courtyard
Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
Food:
- Beef Wellington-inspired Croissant Supreme: Creamed spinach croissant pinwheel, mushroom-gorgonzola ragoût, mustard-grilled flank steak, red wine sauce, and pickled mustard seeds
- Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels: Sautéed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs
Drink:
- Black Heart Nitro Oatmeal Stout: BrewDog
- Coffee Old Fashioned Cocktail: Cold brew coffee, simple syrup, orange bitters, and bourbon
Sunshine Seasons
Location: World Nature
Food:
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The Architecture of Drip (New): Blueberry gelato topped with banana and berry whipped cream, waffle cone, and sprinkles
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Locations: Throughout EPCOT
Drink:
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Pop Art Latte (New): Espresso with vanilla syrup, lavender whipped cream, and freeze-dried candy
(Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream)
EPCOT Festival of the Arts Entertainment
Along with a celebration of culinary arts, the Festival of the Arts focuses on visual and performing arts. With that in mind, there are tons of different entertainment options. Here’s a full list of everything that you can expect!
- Animation Academy: Throughout the day, head over to the American Garden Theatre where a real animation artist gives lessons on how to draw a Disney character (not unlike the Animation Academy permanent fixture at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!).
- Artful Photo Ops: Around World Showcase, you can take special photo ops inside your favorite art pieces by artists like Leonardo da Vinci or Edvard Munch. 2025 included a new chance to pose with Moana!
- Figment’s Brush with the Master’s: A special scavenger hunt where you can find Figment around Word Showcase. Purchase a map at select locations, and mark off each location as you find it. Once completed, head back to the store for a prize.
- Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine: In your Festival Passport, you’ll find specific foods for the Wonderful Walk of Cuisine. When you purchase these, grab a stamp from a Cast Member, and once completed you can turn in your passport for a unique treat.
- Expression Selection: A Paint by Numbers Mural: Another type of artistic expression is located by World Nature, where you can help other guests complete a giant mural. Along a wall, you’ll find Paint by Numbers. You’ll be handed a pot of numbered paint and brush, and can fill in the corresponding numbers to help create a collaborative image.
- Art Defying Gravity: At various times throughout the day, you can enjoy aerial acrobatic performances. Check your My Disney Experience app for your daily showtimes.
- Chalk Art: Near the bridge to World Showcase Plaza, look out for chalk artists drawing stunning work.
- Chalk Full of Characters: In each World Showcase pavilion, keep an eye out for a chalk-drawn Disney character hiding about!
- Festival Marketplaces: Throughout World Showcase, you’ll find booths where you can purchase artwork from a variety of talented artists.
- DISNEY ON BROADWAY: Enjoy performances from Broadway performers singing Disney tunes over at the American Gardens Theater, with different singers visiting throughout the festival.
- Visual Art in Performance: Watch visual artists paint your favorite Disney characters in real time. Check My Disney Experience for details and times.
- Disney on Broadway Exhibit: Over at CommuniCore Hall, you’ll find a walkthrough exhibit celebrating 30 years of Disney on Broadway. You’ll find costumes, props, and more behind-the-scenes looks from shows such as Aladdin and The Lion King.
Disney on Broadway
Each year, you can enjoy performances from Broadway performers singing Disney tunes over at the American Gardens Theater. For 2026, the following performances are on the schedule:
- Isabelle McCalla (“Aladdin”) – NEW! and Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”)
- January 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 27
- Sierra Boggess (“The Little Mermaid”) – NEW! and Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”)
- January 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 28, 29
- Anastacia McCleskey (“Tarzan”) – NEW! and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”)
- January 30
- February 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10
- Mandy Gonzalez (“Aida”) and Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”)
- January 31
- February 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12
- Ainsley Melham (“Aladdin”) – NEW! Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”)
- February 13, 15, 16, 19
- Susan Egan (“Beauty and The Beast”) – NEW! and James Monroe Iglehart (“Aladdin”) – NEW!
- February 14, 17, 18, 20, 21
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- February 22, 23 Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”), Ainsley Melham (“Aladdin”), Susan Egan (Beauty and The Beast”), James Monroe Iglehart (“Aladdin”)
You can also choose one of 15 unique dining experiences for a Disney On Broadway Dining Package! Each pairs a meal with priority seating. Bookings open December 17 on the Disney World website.
Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway
Photo Courtesy of Disney
Is the EPCOT Festival of the Arts Kid-Friendly?
While all of the EPCOT festivals have plenty for kids to enjoy, the Festival of the Arts has some particularly kid-friendly activities for all ages. The entertainment is at the top of the list, with the Chalk Full of Characters, Art Defying Gravity, and Disney on Broadway all options that will interest young kids to teenagers.
The food is also fun, especially younger kids. Even picky eaters may find themselves intrigued by grilled cheese with tomato soup served out of a can, or a cake perfectly shaped as a rose. The artwork and entertainment provide quite a few interactive opportunities, making this a festival where you’ll find plenty to do throughout a full day in the park.
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