The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is officially back and we have all the details to help you maximize your time and experience during this year’s festival! Let’s dive into it!
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts runs from January 17th, 2025 – February 24th, 2025 and features a limited time array of delicious, artful, and unique food drink offerings, exclusive live entertainment, a line of Festival merchandise, and so much more! PLUS – you do not need to purchase an additional ticket as this is included in your regular Epcot admission. Must have a valid Epcot theme park ticket and reservation (if required depending on the day and what type of ticket you have)
When you first enter Epcot after the turnstiles/scanning in. You should notice Passport Booklets! We highly recommend getting your festival passport because it is full of all the information you might want during this festival! Passport booklets can be found at the front of the park next to the Epcot theme park maps and throughout the park at several booths and merchandise locations!
Another popular thing most guests look forward to during this festival is the limited time merchandise! For each new festival, Epcot releases new exclusive and limited time merchandise! Let’s take a look at some merchandise from this year’s 2025 Epcot International Festival of the Arts!
Another thing guests look forward to during this festival and each holiday season are the popcorn buckets. Here is this year’s Figment Popcorn Bucket for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2025.
The activities at this festival are plentiful! There is truly something for the whole family to enjoy! The following are activities that you can find throughout Epcot during the 2025 International Festival of the Arts:
- A Paint by Numbers Mural: Be a part of painting a real mural at Epcot! This is located at the Expression Section booth which is located on the walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion. It is open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
- Scavenger Hunt: Figment’s Brush with the Masters – This is a fun scavenger hunt in which you will be need to find Figment at each World Showcase Pavilion and does include a special keepsake at the end with completion. In order to participate in this activity, you must purchase your map and stickers (available while supplies last) for $9.99 plus tax at one of the following stores: Creations Shop, Port of Entry, or World Traveler
- As you walk through this festival you will see many beautiful pieces of art on display and even get the chance to meet these artists along the way!
- Greg McCullough, who will do a live painting inspired by the festival logo
- Ann Shen and Ashley Taylor, who collaborated on vibrant companion pieces—an image of Anna and one of Elsa—for this year’s event
- Tsao, an artist and illustrator presenting delightful Disney artwork, including a Moana-themed design
- Darren Wilson, a Disney Cast Member and artist whose collection includes a piece that celebrates Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Larissa Brown, an artist who creates magical moments with bold, expressive colors
- Rob Kaz, an oil painter whose work was chosen for this year’s festival poster
- Kids Chalk Art: Kids can create their very own chalk-art masterpiece! This is offered at the bridge to World Showcase Plaza from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
- Chalk Full of Character: Be sure to be on the lookout throughout World Showcase for chalk art drawings!
- DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series: See Broadway performances at America Gardens Theater inside of the American Adventure Pavilion. (This experience is included with your valid EPCOT admission. A theme park reservation may be required, based on admission type.) The following can be seen during this Broadway series:
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Patti Murin (Frozen) and John Riddle (Frozen)
January 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27 and 28
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Caissie Levy (Frozen) and Jelani Remy (The Lion King)
January 18, 21, 22, 24, 26, 29 and 30
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Adam Jacobs (Aladdin) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan)
January 31
- Visual Art in Performance: Watch as an artist paints a Disney character in mere minutes! This experience takes place in World Showcase Plaza, Thursday through Sunday during the festival. Check the My Disney Experience App for showtimes.
- Chalk Art Galleries: Watch chalk artists at work – located along the bridge to World Showcase Plaza. Check the My Disney Experience App for showtimes.
And, personally our favorite part of each Epcot Festival is the food and drink options! Each completely unique with so many delicious options! Click HERE for our Foodie Guide to the 2025 Epcot International Festival of the Arts!
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