2023 Epcot International Festival of the Arts: 23 Things to Know

The stage is set for an unforgettable celebration! The 2023 Epcot International Festival of the Arts transforms Epcot into a 39-day celebration of creativity, with extraordinary artwork, culinary creations inspired by art movements, and Broadway stars singing beloved Disney songs. Here are 23 things you should know before you go!

Live Entertainment Lights Up the Festival

The festival offers a kaleidoscope of live entertainment. One major highlight is the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series, featuring performances by Broadway’s brightest stars. They share songs from beloved Disney musicals three times daily at the America Gardens Theatre.

Guests can also enjoy musical acts in Showcase Plaza. Beyond music, festivalgoers can thrill to feats of strength and agility by Art Defying Gravity and be mesmerized by high-energy artists creating Disney character portraits live on stage.

Culinary Creations Inspired by Art

Foodies will love the new culinary experiences this year. Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey serves playful, colorful dishes designed to ignite imaginations. Another new addition, Moderne, offers an avant-garde menu featuring treats like Angry Crab, a crispy soft-shell crab paired with tropical flavors.

Food Studios around Epcot offer an incredible variety of dishes and beverages, each themed to celebrate different styles of culinary and visual arts.

Festival Merchandise You Can’t Miss

Figment fans rejoice! The new Festival of the Arts merchandise collection includes vibrant treasures like the Festival Spirit Jersey, Figment Chalkboard Framed Mug, Figment Munchlings, and the colorful Figment CORKCICLE Tumbler.

These playful items perfectly capture the vivid creativity and joyful spirit of the festival.  Making them must-haves for collectors and fans alike.

Celebrate the Magic of Art, Food, and Music

The 2023 Epcot International Festival of the Arts brings together the best of performance, visual, and culinary arts. Whether you’re savoring delicious bites, watching artists create masterpieces, or singing along to Disney favorites, there’s something magical waiting around every corner.