EPCOT Is Going to Look a Lot DIFFERENT Tomorrow

It is almost time for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! We are just ONE day away from the first EPCOT festival of 2026, and if you can’t tell, we are very excited! This colorful festival celebrates the arts, and while it is short, it is mighty. The festival runs from January 16th through February 23rd, so start making your plans if you haven’t already.

It’s almost time for the Festival of the Arts!

The Festival of the Arts celebrates three artistic disciplines: the culinary, visual, and performing arts. Admission to the festival is included with park admission, but food, merchandise, and select activities cost extra. Throughout the festival, you will be able to grab artistic bites from Food Studios, admire work from a variety of artists, hunt for chalk characters, sing along to Broadway performers, and so much more!

We have already spotted signs, booths, and menus up for the festival’s start! We are ready to explore everything the festival has to offer and bring you full coverage. We will be trying all the new food, checking out the entertainment, and sharing our best tips and trips to make the most of your visit to the Festival of the Arts. This festival is always so much fun, and it’s a great time to channel your inner artist.

Deconstructed Dish spread 2025

Some of our favorite highlights of the festival include the Food Studios — we can’t say no to food and drinks! We also love checking out the artist booths, where you can even meet the artist during signing times. Plus, you can check out chalk artists in action and even help paint a larger-than-life mural. Also, don’t forget to check out the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, where you can sing-along with Broadway stars to some of Disney’s iconic Broadway shows. Disney Lorcana is also coming to the festival this year with two different experiences!

Chalk Art in 2025

That is just the start of everything there is to experience at the Festival of the Arts! Disney shared a sneak peek of the NEW Figment popcorn bucket coming to the festival, and there is also lots more merchandise you can snag. We can’t wait!

Figment Artist Popcorn Bucket ©Disney

The Festival of the Arts officially kicks off tomorrow and runs for just over a month. You have until February 23rd to see and experience everything at the festival. We will be in EPCOT for opening day tomorrow, so stay tuned to DFB for FULL coverage of everything there is to do at the festival, including a look at our favorite eats and drinks this year. Stay tuned!

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts

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