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‘Celebrate Soulfully’ Offerings Return to Disney Parks to Celebrate Black History Month 2025

Two children smiling and posing in front of a colorful, abstract mural.

“Celebrate Soulfully” returns to Disney Parks in honor of Black History Month with several performances, limited-time offerings, and more. Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Parks Guests will be able to take part in cultural experiences including performances, artwork, meet-and-greets, and various foods and drinks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort as part of “Celebrate Soulfully.” … Read more

Scott “Scooter” Burroughs Returns to 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Artwork by Scott Burroughs depicting Walt Disney surrounded by cartoon characters in a futuristic setting, reminiscent of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2025. The scene features a central globe and architectural elements in the background.

Scott “Scooter” Burroughs has returned to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with some new and returning favorite mid-century modern art pieces. Burroughs’s booth is labeled simply using his nickname, Scooter. This year, his tent is located near the Germany Pavilion in World Showcase. Scooter worked at Walt Disney Feature Animation in Florida … Read more

Dave Avanzino Returns to 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts

Illustrated map titled "Jungle Cruise" by Dave Avazano, unveiled at the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts, depicts a tropical landscape filled with rivers, waterfalls, huts, and labeled areas like "Hippo Pool" and "Native Village.

Artist Dave Avanzino has returned to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with several new parks-inspired pieces, including new wood prints and paper sculptures. Dave Avanzino Art Dave Avanzino’s booth is located in a new area near the Italy Pavilion this year. He will be present at the festival on several days to … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Breaks Silence on Removal of Manatees from EPCOT

A manatee swims underwater, seen from a slightly angled perspective. The water is clear with some reflections visible on the surface.

We recently reported on the sudden, unannounced removal of Lil Joe and Inigo from The Seas With Nemo and Friends. The pair of manatees have now been successfully relocated to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park near Fort Walton Beach in the Florida Panhandle. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Lil Joe and recently added tank mate, Inigo … Read more

Figment-Inspired and Muppets’ “Rainbow Connection” Points of Light Shows Return to EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2025

Epcot's Spaceship Earth dazzles with colorful lights at night, echoing the vibrancy of the Festival of the Arts, as visitors and flags surround this iconic beacon.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has returned for 2025. With it returns the Figment-inspired Spaceship Earth Light show along with the Muppets’ “Rainbow Connection” inspired show. Shows begin around dusk each night during the festival with the regular Beacons of Light show beginning at the top of each hour followed by the Figment … Read more

PHOTOS: Paint By Numbers in the Expression Section at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts

People placing mosaic tiles on a large outdoor art board, with colorful patterns starting to form in this vibrant expression of creativity. Each section comes alive as colors and shapes blend into a stunning visual symphony.

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

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