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
The newest Annual Passholder magnet featuring Ray from “The Princess and the Frog” is now available at EPCOT. Ray Annual Passholder Magnet The magnet can be picked up at the Creations Shop in EPCOT from January 21 to February 28, 2025, during regular park hours. A sign outside of the Creations Shop directs guests to … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort areas for Wednesday, January 22. Cold Weather Advisory The Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. It is for Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, Seminole, and … Read more
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
Rob Kaz has become a staple artist at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and his large booth showcases several new parks-inspired art pieces. Rob Kaz Art Several of Kaz’s new art pieces feature animated characters enjoying a day at Walt Disney World. All of the art pieces we photographed were limited edition giclees … Read more
Two new Stanley-style tumblers with a zip case are available at Walt Disney World. We first discovered the tumblers at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Minnie Stanley-Style Tumbler and Zip Case – $49.99 The tumbler has a pattern of Minnie’s famous red and white polka dots and Minnie head icons. A pouch attached to the tumbler … Read more
Disney has now updated the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts webpage to include the full artist signing schedule for 2025. The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will run from Friday, January 17 to Monday, February 24. On opening day, we visited the new paint-by-numbers mural at the Expression Section, took photos of … Read more
During the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, “chalk” images of classic Disney characters are hidden throughout World Showcase and sometimes even in other locations across the park. The character images that are a part of Chalk Full of Character serve as a kind of scavenger hunt activity. The artwork adds a touch of magic to … Read more
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
Following the Sorcerer Mickey and Classic Mickey collectibles we found earlier this week, a new vinyl Cinderella EAResistible has also arrived at Walt Disney World. We found the latest item in this new collection at the Art of Disney store in the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT. Cinderella EAResistible Collectible – $24.99 This small vinyl … 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
A new 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Pandora charm featuring Figment is now available. We first discovered the charm at the Port of Entry shop in EPCOT. EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Figment Pandora Charm – $75 The charm features Figment on the front with “EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2025” … 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
