Live art performances are one of the most captivating experiences at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. In 2026, Disney artist Trevor Carlton delivered one of the festival’s standout moments by painting Minnie Mouse live in front of an EPCOT crowd.
This video captures the full Visual Art in Performance, from the first brushstroke to the final reveal.
A Full Performance, Not Just a Painting
Trevor Carlton’s live art sessions are true performances. Music sets the tone. The crowd gathers early. Then a blank canvas slowly transforms.
In this 2026 performance, Minnie Mouse emerges piece by piece. The outline appears first. Her expression follows. Finally, the details bring her personality to life. Every pause builds anticipation, and each brushstroke pulls the audience in.
Why Minnie Mouse Works So Well in Live Art
Minnie Mouse is instantly recognizable, yet expressive enough to evolve throughout a live performance. As the painting develops, reactions grow stronger. Phones rise. Smiles spread. That shared realization is what makes live Disney art so powerful at Festival of the Arts.
A Returning Festival Favorite
Trevor Carlton has become a familiar presence at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Sam’s Disney Diary has followed his Visual Art in Performance appearances for years, and each return brings something new.
Rather than focusing on speed, these performances focus on storytelling. You are not just watching an artist paint. You are watching a Disney character come to life.
One of the Festival’s Most Underrated Experiences
Food booths often get the spotlight. However, lLsoul. They slow you down and invite you to watch creativity happen in real time.
If you are visiting EPCOT during Festival of the Arts, make time for Visual Art in Performance. It is always worth stopping for.
Sam’s Disney Diary Take
Trevor Carlton’s Minnie Mouse performance in 2026 is a perfect example of why Festival of the Arts stands out.
It is not just art. It is a moment — and this video captures it start to finish.
