2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

It’s time for another Festival update for EPCOT. The next big Festival at EPCOT will be the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.  The 2024 International Festival of the Arts will begin January 12 and run until February 19. EPCOT’s shortest Festival of the year, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts packs a lot of punch in a short period of time!

2024 International Festival of the Arts Aerial Artists
Photo: Disney Parks

We’ve talked before about the amazing Festivals held throughout the year at EPCOT. At this point, there are only a few weeks out of the entire year where there ISN’T a Festival of some kind going on!! My personal favorite, the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival starts in early spring and now runs through mid-summer. Almost immediately after Flower & Garden, the International Food & Wine Festival begins and runs through November each year.  The Food & Wine Festival is a VERY popular Festival (and rightly so!) and has been getting longer every year.  Just a few days after the end of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays begins.  The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays ends on December 30, 2023.

What is the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts?

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts highlights the visual, culinary, and performing arts in the over-the-top way that we’ve all come to expect from Walt Disney World.

EPCOT becomes drenched in colors, and the honorary mascot of the Festival is always our imagination inspiration leader, Figment (one of my very favorite characters!).

Disney on Broadway Concert Series

One of the highlights every year of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is the annual Disney on Broadway Concert Series.  This Concert Series features a bevy of stars from various Disney shows on Broadway.

2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts DISNEY ON BROADWAY
Photo: Disney Parks

During the Festival, there will be three shows per day at the American Gardens Theater featuring your favorite hits from Disney’s many Broadway shows.  Daily showtimes are: 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm and 8:00 pm.

This year, “for the first time in forever”, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series will feature two stars from a VERY popular ICY Disney Broadway show on stage together.

Disney on Broadway, EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Caissie Levy and Patti Murin from Disney’s FROZEN on Broadway                            Photo: Disney Parks
Disney on Broadway Concert Series Lineup:
    • Caissie Levy and Patti Murin (“Frozen”): Jan. 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23
    • Heidi Blickenstaff (“Freaky Friday” and “The Little Mermaid”) and Gavin Lee (“Mary Poppins” and “Beauty and the Beast”): Jan. 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24
    • Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins” and “Beauty and the Beast”) and L. Steven Taylor (“The Lion King”): Jan. 26, 28 and 29; Feb. 1, 3, 5 and 6
    • Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”): Jan. 27, 30, 31; Feb. 2, 4, 7 and 8
    • Mandy Gonzalez (“Aida”) and Michael James Scott (“Aladdin” and “Tarzan”): Feb. 9, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19
    • Bradley Gibson (“Hercules” and “The Lion King”) and Shoba Narayan (“Aladdin”): Feb. 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 *

*Entertainment is subject to change without notice.

Disney on Broadway Dining Packages

If you plan to attend one of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series Shows, you will need to plan on lining up well before show time if you’d like a seat in the American Gardens Theater for the show.  Many of the stars performing this year are VERY popular, and will likely draw larger than usual crowds–which will mean lining up earlier and standing in line longer.

One way to avoid the long lines for these shows is to purchase one of the Disney on Broadway Dining Packages.  These packages go on sale December 19, 2023.  This year, there are eight EPCOT restaurants participating in the Disney on Broadway Dining Packages.

With your Disney on Broadway Dining Package, you are guaranteed seating for the show in your package!  Here’s what else is included:

For Spice Road Table: 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage

For all other participating restaurants: An appetizer, entrée and dessert—or one full buffet/family-style meal (where applicable)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage

Here are the participating restaurants, along with the pricing for their Disney on Broadway Dining Package. Note: Pricing does NOT include tax or gratuity.

Adult
(ages 10 and up)
Child
(ages 3 to 9)
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Norway Pavilion
Breakfast
Lunch / Dinner
$66
$78
$42
$50
Biergarten Restaurant
Germany Pavilion
$60 $34
Coral Reef Restaurant
The Living Seas
$73 $29
Garden Grill Restaurant
The Land Pavilion
Breakfast
Lunch / Dinner
$58
$73
$37
$47
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Canada Pavilion
$99 $39
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
(same-day dining packages only)
American Adventure Pavilion
$36
Rose & Crown Dining Room
United Kingdom Pavilion
$61 $26
Spice Road Table
Morocco Pavilion
$50 $21
Advance Reservations

Advance reservations are highly recommended for the Disney on Broadway Dining Packages–especially this year, with so many popular stars performing.  Reservations can be made starting December 19, 2023.

Same Day Reservations

Planning a last minute visit for the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts?  You MAY be able to score a same day Disney on Broadway Dining Package.  Depending Ion availability, you can purchase a same day package:

To check availability for same-day dining packages, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue on the day you wish to attend a Disney on Broadway show. Packages are subject to availability and may not be available on peak dates.

Food Studios

A hallmark of almost every EPCOT Festival are the special “available-during-the-festival-only” food booths.  These food booths (called “studios” for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts) are always themed for each Festival.  There are more than 15 Food Studios for the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.

2024 International Festival of the Arts Food Studios
Photo: Disney Parks

The EPCOT chefs add an artistic twist to the offerings at the Food Studios at the International Festival of the Arts. There are tempting new dishes and drinks to savor this year.

2024 International Festival of the Arts Food Studios
Figment’s Inspiration Station                                                                                               Photo: Disney Parks

The Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried SKITTLES® bite-sized candies is always a sweet sensation at Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food and Little Sparks of Magic. And don’t miss the Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with parsnip puree, broccolini, baby tomatoes and balsamic glaze at Pastoral Palate.

2024 International Festival of the Arts Food Studios
Pastoral Palate                                                                                                                            Photo: Disney Parks

Another culinary highlight of the Festival is the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. This fun food stroll highlights yummy sweet and savory offerings in all the colors of the rainbow. You also have the option to complete A Journey to Savor.  There are seven available options, but it only takes five out of seven treats to receive a extra special food item.

2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Journey to Savor
Photo: Disney Parks

The handy Festival Passport will show where to make picturesque purchases and receive stamps. Once guests have collected five stamps, bring the passport to Deco Delights Food Studio to receive a complimentary surprise.

The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine can be completed at your leisure – you can try a new treat every time you visit throughout the Festival.

Bring out Your Inner Artist

There are lots of opportunities for you to let your inner artist come out to play. Every day at the American Gardens Theater at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm, you can attend the Animation Academy and learn how to draw a Disney character from some of the best animators available.

Animation Academy 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Photo: Disney Parks

Every day on the bridge to World Showcase Plaza from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, the youngest members of your travel group can create their very on chalk masterpieces at Kid’s Chalk Art.

Kids Chalk Art 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Photo: Disney Parks

Have you ever wanted to paint a mural?  You’ll get your chance at Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural.  You’ll join with other  artists to leave a creative mark on a larger-than-life wall mural.

2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Mural
Photo: Disney Parks

And what would a visit to the festival be without artful photo ops? From Botticelli to Renoir, there are life-size tableaus invite you to become part of the painting.

2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Photo: Disney Parks
PhotoPass Magic Shots

There are also limited edition special Magic Shots through PhotoPass, only available at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.

PhotoPass Magic Shots 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
PhotoPass Magic Shots                                                                                                     Photo: Disney PhotoPass

Visual Galleries

One of the highlights of every EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is the myriad of artist galleries throughout EPCOT. You will have the opportunity to view beautiful artwork and meet the artists as you tour the galleries. New and returning favorites will be part of this year’s lineup, so be sure to visit ArtfulEPCOT.com to stay up to date on the latest news.

2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Photo: Disney Parks

Festival Merchandise

And, of course, what would any Festival be without limited edition Festival specific merchandise. The 2024 International Festival of the Arts will be no exception.  Check out just a few selections of the merchandise available at the upcoming Festival.

2024 International Festival of the Arts merchandise
2024 International Festival of the Arts Merchandise                                                      Photo: Disney Parks

The best thing about the Festival merchandise for the International Festival of the Arts? FIGMENT! Since Figment is the official Ambassador for the Festival, he is usually front and center on most Festival merchandise.

Shopping and Snacking Made Easy

A great way to make snacking around the world OR shopping around the world is the Disney gift card on a wrist band.

2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Photo: Disney Parks

These great little wristband gift cards are also a great way to give your kids their souvenir budget or snack money in a contained, manageable way.

Will Your Inner Artist be Visiting the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts?

This Festival looks and sounds pretty terrific, doesn’t it? Are you ready to plan your trip? Does the thought of being able to paint a mural or learn to draw a Disney character have you wanting to grab the first available flight in late January?  Please comment below!

 

 

 

 

 

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