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Nowadays, EPCOT can never go too long without a running festival. As the 2024 Festival of the Holidays ended, the first festival of 2025 is now upon us. The event will begin on January 17 and run through February 25, 2025. Here are some highlights and tips to make the most of your time at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts:
Food
It’s not EPCOT without food, and Festival of the Arts has plenty of it! As with all the EPCOT festivals, food booths line the World Showcase, serving festival-exclusive drinks and bites. While one may not be enough for a meal, snacking around the World Showcase can be a fun way to dine at Disney!
Some new offerings include:
- Soft Shell Crab Slider – Opening Bites
- Deviled Egg Trio – The Artist’s Table
- Keel Farms Strawberry Shortcake Hard Cider – Deco Delights
- Floridita – El Artista Habriento
These are just some of the many new and returning food and beverages offered at the festival!
Check out the full menu here!
Activities
Aside from food and drinks, the Festival of the Arts offers several fun activities to do around EPCOT.
Animation Academy has guests learn to draw Disney characters from a rotating group of artists. There are also unique photo op frames, paint-by-numbers murals, chalk art, and “Figment’s Brush with the Masters” scavenger hunt.
Disney on Broadway Concert Series
During the festival, the American Gardens Theatre will host live concerts featuring songs from Disney musicals, including Frozen, Aladdin, The Lion King, Tarzan, and more!
Check out the full Disney on Broadway Concert Series lineup here.
This year, CommuniCore Hall will become the Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Exhibit, celebrating the history of Disney’s presence in live theater.
Tips
- Check out the food list before visiting and make note of your must-try’s!
- Food booths do not have the free water cups that permanent dining locations have. Bring a reusable bottle of your own if you don’t want to buy one!
- If the Disney on Broadway Concert Series is a priority for you, consider the Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package, which includes a meal and guaranteed seating for the concert.
- Being a festival for art, many art pieces are sold at the event, featuring iconic artists and brands such as Thomas Kinkade Studios, Larry Dotson, and more.
- Of course, there will be plenty of festival-specific merchandise to collect. Be sure to check out our merchandise articles to decide what you want to buy!
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What are you most excited to do at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments!
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This post contains sponsored content from DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market. Help support WDWNT by using the links in this article to book your next resort stay with our sponsors, DVC Rental Store and if you’re considering purchasing a DVC contract, check out how much you can save with DVC Resale Market.