Top 20 Things to Do at EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2020

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a vibrant celebration of culinary, visual, and performing arts. With so much to see and experience, it’s no wonder this festival has become a fan-favorite. For 2020, we’re counting down the top 20 must-do experiences that will make your visit unforgettable!

1. Arrive in Style on the Disney Skyliner

Skip the main entrance and take the Disney Skyliner to EPCOT. This aerial gondola offers stunning views of the park and drops you off at the International Gateway, right in the middle of the action. Don’t forget to check out the construction of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion!

2. Grab a Festival Passport and Times Guide

Your Festival Passport is your guide to all things artsy at EPCOT. It lists entertainment schedules, food studio menus, and activities around World Showcase. Be sure to grab one at the entrance.

3. Take a Photo with the Figment Topiary

Greet the whimsical Figment topiary and snap a selfie. This imaginative dragon sets the tone for the artistic celebration ahead.

Epcot Festival of the Arts 2020 – Festival Merch

4. Experience Three New Films at EPCOT

The Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in France, Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360, and Awesome Planet in The Land Pavilion are must-sees that add new perspectives to EPCOT.

5. Meet Living Statues

Watch living statues interact with guests near the temporarily relocated Mouse Gear. These performers bring art to life with their playful movements.

6. Pick Up the Annual Passholder Magnet

Passholders, don’t forget to grab your exclusive Festival of the Arts AP Magnet—a perfect keepsake!

7. Marvel at Art Defying Gravity

Check out Art Defying Gravity performances at Showcase Plaza, featuring mind-bending stunts and artistry.

8. Create Your Own Masterpiece at the Expression Section Mural

Join the Paint-by-Numbers Mural, where you can help create a giant piece of art on a construction wall in Future World.

9. Take on Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt

Embark on a scavenger hunt to find Figment hidden in famous works of art around World Showcase. Fun for the whole family!

10. Meet Disney Fine Artists

Explore galleries featuring over 40 Disney artists, from classic Disney Fine Art to Star Wars pieces. Don’t miss meeting Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

11. Enjoy the Disney on Broadway Concert Series

Listen to Broadway stars perform your favorite Disney songs at the American Gardens Theater nightly. It’s a show you won’t want to miss!

12. Join the Animation Academy

Learn to draw Disney characters with Disney artists at the Animation Academy, hosted twice daily at the American Gardens Theater.

13. Play at the Green Landing Family Play Zone

Let the kids enjoy the Green Landing Family Play Zone, themed after Toy Story characters, located in Future World East.

14. Indulge at 12 Food Studios

Feast on stunning dishes that blend visual and culinary art. Don’t miss:

• Layered Cake at Pop Eats
• Sushi Donut in Japan
• Agave Pork Belly in Mexico
• Fish-Shaped Cake with Sweet Red Bean Filling in Japan

15. Witness Candy Art by Wenbo Zhang

Head to the Painted Panda in China to see Wenbo Zhang create intricate candy animals using sugar syrup. It’s truly mesmerizing!

16. Enjoy Live Music at World Showcase

Catch Lebendig, a German rock band, or Suroît in Canada for unique, energetic performances.

17. Strike a Pose at Artful Photo Ops

Step into famous paintings at the Artful Photo Ops scattered around World Showcase for the perfect Instagram moment.

18. Visit Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the EPCOT Experience

Head to the Odyssey Events Pavilion for a preview of EPCOT’s exciting future transformations.

19. Try the Painted Panda Treats

Enjoy beautifully crafted snacks at the Painted Panda in China, blending art with delicious flavors.

20. End Your Day with EPCOT Forever Fireworks

Close your day with EPCOT Forever, a limited-time nighttime spectacular celebrating the past, present, and future of EPCOT.

Note:

This blog was written in early 2020. Some offerings may no longer be available. Check the latest EPCOT festival guides for updated experiences.

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