Day Two of the Epcot Festival of the Arts 2025 brought even more magical moments and artistic discoveries! Here’s a recap of our unforgettable experiences:
• CommuniCore Hall Walkthrough Exhibit: We explored the beautifully curated exhibit As part of the Festival of the Arts, CommuniCore Hall is hosting a special walkthrough exhibit in honor of three decades of Disney on Broadway: Once Upon a Stage: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway! This showcase celebrates the magic and legacy of Disney's contributions to the Broadway stage.
• Interactive Painting Fun: At the Expression Section Interactive Paint Mural, we added our own colorful contributions to this dynamic and evolving piece of community art.
• Food Studio Delights: We indulged in more culinary creations at the festival’s food studios, sampling additional items on the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine and discovering new favorites.
• A Figment Surprise: We mobile-ordered this year’s Figment popcorn bucket and surprised a random guest celebrating her birthday with her very own-spreading whimsy and Disney magic.
• Art Acquisition: To cap off the day, we purchased a stunning Mickey print titled “Apprentice” by the talented artist William Silvers, a perfect memento of the festival.
This festival is a celebration of visual, performing, and culinary arts and offers something magical for every guest. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s happening:
🎨 Art in Action:
One of the most exciting parts of the day was watching Trevor Carlton bring Donald Duck to life in a live painting performance-an unforgettable display of talent and creativity! You can also meet other artists throughout the festival, see live demonstrations, and purchase unique Disney-inspired art pieces.
🍴 Culinary Artistry:
The festival’s food studios offer an array of incredible dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. We tried some returning favorites like the Deconstructed BLT and indulged in new items such as the Vanilla Rose Water Pistachio Panna Cotta.
🎭 Performing Arts Magic:
The Disney on Broadway Concert Series brings world-class performances to the America Gardens Theatre, featuring beloved Disney musical hits sung by Broadway stars. Shows run multiple times each evening, so there’s plenty of opportunities to enjoy the music.
🖼️ Interactive Art Experiences:
Get hands-on with the Expression Section Paint-by-Number Mural, a guest-favorite activity where you can add your touch to a giant communal piece of art.
🖌️ Chalk Art and Beyond:
The chalk art displays are stunning, with talented artists transforming the park’s walkways into vibrant canvases. Be sure to look for 3D chalk art that makes for incredible photo opportunities!
✨ More Festival Fun:
Explore Artful Photo Ops, where you can step into famous works of art for whimsical photo moments.
Participate in Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt, a fun adventure for the whole family as you search for Figment in famous paintings around World Showcase.
Discover unique merchandise exclusive to the festival, featuring Figment and other Disney favorites.
This one-of-a-kind festival runs from January 12 to February 19, 2025, at Epcot. Whether you’re an art lover, foodie, or someone looking for a unique Disney experience, this event is a must-see!
Plan your visit now with more details here:
👉 Disney Parks Blog Foodie Guide for Festival of the Arts 2025: disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-eats-epcot-international-festival-of-the-arts-foodie-guide-2025/
👉 Official Epcot Festival of the Arts Event Page: disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-festival-of-the-arts/?ef_id=Cj0KCQiAqL28BhCrARIsACYJvkeCK0mewQ-zQIRJ24P9xDnngLHt_of9jLqSo89T-GrwJ2I-4SoLnQUaAssLEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!5060!3!570058312984!p!!g!!festival%20of%20the%20arts%20disney&CMP=KNC-FY25_WDW_TRA_DOM_W365_SCP_FOA_Festival_Of_Arts%7CG%7C5251213.RR.AM.01.01%7CMS3AP1G%7CBR%7C570058312984&keyword_id=kwd-559608259082%7Cdc%7Cfestival%20of%20the%20arts%20disney%7C570058312984%7Cp%7C5060:3%7C&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_M-kaPFY1zSpIk17qa53tihcDDJ&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqL28BhCrARIsACYJvkeCK0mewQ-zQIRJ24P9xDnngLHt_of9jLqSo89T-GrwJ2I-4SoLnQUaAssLEALw_wcB