The Painted Panda, which debuted in 2018, returns for its ninth appearance at the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. “Delight in eye-catching eats that celebrate Chinese art and culture.” The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts takes place January 16 – February 23, 2026.
Menu for The Painted Panda at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Food:
- General Tso’s Chicken Shumai: Dumplings Filled with Chicken, Asparagus, Onion, and Water Chestnut Topped with General Tso’s Sauce – $10.75
- Char Siu Pork Bun: Sweet-and-Savory Cantonese-Style BBQ Pork in a Steamed Bun – $8.75
- Egg Tart: Hong Kong-Style Egg Custard Tart – $5.50
Beverages:
- Strawberry Bubble Milk Tea (Non-Alcoholic) – $8.75
- Great Southern Beverages Dragonfruit Lager, Lakeland, FL (5.0% ABV) – $6.00 for 6 oz., $11.00 for 12 oz.
- Silk River Hard Lemonade with Vodka, Lavender-Coconut Syrup, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade – $14.50
- Butterfly Blue: Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Cocktail with Vodka, Light Rum, Lychee Syrup, and Crystal Boba Pearls – $14.50
The General Tso’s Chicken Shumai returns, but asparagus replaces potato in the recipe. Also returning is the Char Siu Pork Bun, last seen in 2024.
Photos of Menu Items from The Painted Panda at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
General Tso’s Chicken Shumai: Dumplings Filled with Chicken, Asparagus, Onion, and Water Chestnut Topped with General Tso’s Sauce – $10.75
These have a nice crunch from the veggies with a little bit of sweetness and spice from the sauce. Depending on your typical taste, we think this is definitely worth the try. We rate this a 6 out of 7.
Char Siu Pork Bun: Sweet-and-Savory Cantonese-Style BBQ Pork in a Steamed Bun – $8.75
The pork is dry and tough. The sauce is also weird, similar to a bad sweet-n-sour sauce. This is definitely not the best offering at the booth. We rate this a 2 out of 7.
Egg Tart: Hong Kong-Style Egg Custard Tart – $5.50
It’s served warm and topped with a little bit of caramelization on top that really elevates this. It’s great. We’ll be back for this. We rate this a 6 out of 7.
Strawberry Bubble Milk Tea (Non-Alcoholic) – $8.75
There are chunks of strawberry up against the Nesquick-style artificial syrup. This is traditional chewy tapioca rather than the popping pearls common in theme park drinks. It’s not the best boba tea around but it’s a solid option. We rate this a 4 out of 7.
Silk River Hard Lemonade with Vodka, Lavender-Coconut Syrup, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade – $14.50
This mostly tastes like a standard lemonade. It was way too sweet, though that might just be the sugar rim. We couldn’t taste any alcohol or any other flavors from the vodka coming through, only the lavender. The lavender syrup they use overpowers every other flavor in this drink. There’s not a strong lemon or coconut taste to it. We don’t recommend getting this. We rate this a 1 out of 7.
Butterfly Blue: Butterfly Pea Flower-infused Cocktail with Vodka, Light Rum, Lychee Syrup, and Crystal Boba Pearls – $14.50
If you have never had a butterfly pea flower… then you’re probably like the rest of us. But don’t be daunted! This floral-tasting cocktail is refreshing and not as overly complicated as the description makes it out to be. It’s clean, crisp and hits the spot on a warm Florida day. We rate this a 7 out of 7.
Location of The Painted Panda at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The Painted Panda is conveniently located directly across from the China Pavilion on World Showcase Promenade. You can find it at number 9 on the map below.
More Information
- Check out our review of everything new at this year’s festival here, and our overview of all food items here!
- All of our 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts coverage is available from our landing page!
- Previous coverage:
- 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: The Painted Panda Returns with New Silk Road Hard Lemonade for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: Sweet and Spicy General Tso’s Chicken Shumai Joins Perfect ‘Panda’ Bubble Tea at The Painted Panda for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: NEW Pork & Water Chestnut Meatballs, Sichuan Red Hot Shrimp, and More at The Painted Panda for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: Magic Boba Pearls and More at The Painted Panda for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: “The Painted Panda” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2019
- REVIEW: “The Painted Panda” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2018
- The China Pavilion at other festivals:
