Katie Francis 
In anticipation of the show’s debut this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World has shared new concept art for Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After Concept Art The new art shows the Magic Mirror center stage and villains in each of the portraits above. Hades and Jafar are on … Read more
Imagineers broke ground on the upcoming Tropical Americas land at Animal Kingdom, the Festival of the Arts kicked off with a collection of Figment merchandise, and Disney is still exploring ways to remove the hanged man from the Haunted Mansion — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 17, 2025. Walt … Read more
With the absence of Magic Happens and several months to go before the debut of Mickey & Friends Celebrate Happy! for the 70th anniversary, Disneyland has brought back the “Brand New Day” Mickey & Friends cavalcade to supplement the entertainment lineup. Mickey and Friends Cavalcade Returns to Disneyland The beginning float for the cavalcade is … Read more
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession Parade at Disney California Adventure. Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession The procession is narrated as it goes by, explaining each group of performers and the connections to Lunar New Year. It kicks off with a banner, followed by moonflower dancers. In previous years, … Read more
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is getting in on the festivities with Lunar New Year treats and decor. Grand Californian Hotel Lunar New Year Decor The Grand Californian Hotel began participating in the Lunar New Year celebrations in 2024 when they debuted lobby decor, including a giant dragon suspended from the ceiling. The large … Read more
A full collection of 2025 Lunar New Year merchandise has arrived at Disney California Adventure. The items honor the Year of the Snake and feature designs evoking Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culture. Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The new Lunar New Year Spirit Jersey is bright red. Mickey is standing in the bottom left corner, wearing … Read more
One of the returning fan-favorite aspects of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is the Expression Section. Here, guests participate in a huge group paint-by-numbers mural each day. The Expression Section This free activity is open from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or until the mural is complete for the day, weather permitting. It’s … Read more
Around the park during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, guests can find special Artful Photo Ops, allowing them to step into a painting and strike a pose. Some are classic works of art by famous artists and some are Disney-themed. Artful Photo Ops There are seven Artful Photo Ops this year. Disney PhotoPass … Read more
The Voices of Liberty, an acapella group that performs at The American Adventure in EPCOT, debuted new costumes made from recycled materials. The debut was part of the opening day of the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Voices of Liberty Debut New Costumes The Voices of Liberty used to wear colonial costumes for … Read more
A brand new Figment Lightbulb Popcorn Bucket has arrived for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Figment Lightbulb Popcorn Bucket – $28 It’s available via mobile order at Figment’s Inspiration Station in the Odyssey Pavilion. There is a purchase limit of two per person, per transaction. The popcorn bucket itself is lightbulb-shaped, invoking … Read more
For the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, CommuniCore Hall has transformed into a Disney on Broadway exhibit. Disney on Broadway Exhibit at CommuniCore Hall CommuniCore Hall opened in 2024, so this marks its first Festival of the Arts. During its development, it was marketed in part as a “festival center” that would change … Read more
Guests looking for an extra activity at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts can participate in the Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt for an additional cost. This article will not contain spoilers for the Scavenger Hunt locations, but if you’d like to know, spoilers can be found here. Figment’s Brush with … Read more
A new festival means new merchandise, and the full collection of 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts merchandise is here. We’ve compiled it into a full list with photos and prices below. Note that there is a limit of two of each item per person, per transaction. Figment Spirit Jersey – $79.99 This year’s … Read more
There’s no shortage of Figment merchandise this year, but select guests can purchase from even more options. Below is the full list with photos and prices of the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder exclusive Festival of the Arts merchandise collection. Pin – $19.99 The Annual Passholder pin is a limited release. It has a dark … Read more
Take a look inside the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Passport, which serves as an event guide to the various offerings around the park. 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Passport The front of the passport features Figment and the festival wordmark. Figment is wearing a paint-splattered shirt and purple beret. He’s … Read more
Two new World Showcase themed Mickey merchandise collections debuted and Disney filed a permit for a change at the Canada pavilion — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, January 16, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Hong Kong Disneyland Entertainment and Media Disney+ Universal Studios … Read more