Jiko – The Cooking Place is reopening on February 17, and it looks like new items — and some old favorites — will be on the menu. Walt Disney World updated the restaurant’s menu this evening after the reopening was announced. Appetizers Removed Tibs in Brik Tour of Africa North African-spiced Scallops Mushroom Flatbread Curried … Read more
Thomas Kinkade Studios has returned for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Their booth is between the Germany and Italy Pavilions. Thomas Kinkade Studios features work by the late Kinkade as well as new pieces painted with similar techniques and in the same style as Kinkade. Kinkade was known for his landscapes filled … Read more
We’re checking out all of the artist booths at this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Rob Kaz has a booth across from the train set at the Germany Pavilion. Kaz is known for his whimsical Disney and “Star Wars” paintings. Prints of Figment flying above Spaceship Earth, observing the fireworks, are available. He … Read more
There are two Disney Artist Gallery booths at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The first one is next to The Deconstructed Dish. Here you’ll find a variety of Disney art in different styles by different artists. Paintings feature scenes from “The Little Mermaid,” “Star Wars,” and “The Lion King.” There’s a podium … Read more
New this year to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a special version of the Points of Light show that takes place nightly on Spaceship Earth. Just announced earlier today, the new show features rainbow lighting to the soundtrack of The Muppets’ “Rainbow Connection.” “Rainbow Connection” is sang by Kermit and Miss Piggy. … Read more
Pastoral Palate replaces Cuisine Classique as the offering at the Germany Pavilion for this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. “Help yourself to hearty dishes inspired by the rustic settings where Bavarian Folk Art was painted.” Menu for Pastoral Palate at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food: Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib … Read more
With the recent release of “Encanto,” Vibrante & Vívido at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has been transformed into an “Encanto Cocina.” Signs throughout the queue and seating area talk about “Encanto” and Colombia. Concept art is featured on the signs. The booth is decorated with pink flowers and white butterflies. Colorful streamers … Read more
Festival of the Arts is kicking off at EPCOT, and to celebrate, the four Joffrey’s kiosks located around the park have added specialty cold brew beverages to celebrate! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Beverages: 🆕 Showcase Plaza: Cinnamon Swirl Cold Brew: A Sweet Creamy Cold Brew topped … Read more
During our adventures at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts today, we spotted our pal, Pluto, dressed in his festive paint-splattered collar. We spotted him towards the right of Spaceship Earth when entering EPCOT. Pluto has returned to this year’s 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts as a character “sighting.” Make sure … Read more
We’re checking out all of the art booths at this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Across from Pastoral Palate at the Germany Pavilion is Name Works. As the name suggests, Name Works specializes in custom art featuring your name. A piece of classic name art is $35, while a deluxe piece is $45. … Read more
EPCOT describes L’Arte di Mangiare as “indulge in Baroque cuisine, prepared with rich color and dramatic flavor.” This year, the food studio returns with an entirely new food menu, and while we aren’t typically fans of the Italy food kitchens for festivals, we’re still going to try all the new items (mostly so you don’t … Read more
The Funnel Cake kiosk in World Showcase is open year-round, but something special is added for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts takes place January 14 – February 21, 2022. Menu for the Funnel Cake Kiosk at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food: 🆕 … Read more
A new pattern of lighting will debut on Spaceship Earth tonight for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos of the new rainbow pattern on Instagram. The caption reads, “As we celebrate the artistry of the world around us during this festival, color and imagination play an important role … Read more
“Enjoy decorative cuisine inspired by magnificent Chinese art” is how The Painted Panda is described for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This year the food studio returns with a new dish along with a new alcoholic beverage. Menu for The Painted Panda at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food: 🆕 General … Read more
We’re checking out every art booth at this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Next to Pastoral Palate, at the Germany Pavilion, is a booth for William Silvers. Silvers is known for his background work on several Walt Disney Animation Studios films, including “Mulan,” “Tarzan,” and “Lilo & Stitch.” Incredible backgrounds are a staple … Read more
Welcome to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, where even the ordinary EPCOT kiosks are getting a few art-inspired items added to their menus. Let’s check out the Refreshment Outpost, which is receiving an art palette cookie and a plant-based bratwurst. Menu for Refreshment Outpost at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts … Read more