New Details on EPCOT’s 2024 Festival of the Arts

EPCOT’s festivals are the highlight for many guests each season. And now, Disney has released new information on what will be coming to the Creative Festival of the Arts in a few months.

Festival of the Arts

From January 12 through February 19, 2024, guests can enjoy this delightful festival featuring the visual, performing, and culinary arts Disney style. EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts offers many fun activities, including a larger-than-life Figment mural, incredible Magic Shots, and concerts.

EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts runs from January 12 through February 19, 2024.

Performing Arts

Some of Broadway’s brightest stars will perform during the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series. Debuting during the 2024 festival are two original leading ladies from the Frozen Broadway Musical!

Performing songs from many of your favorite Disney shows, these stars will surely delight guests of all ages. Here’s the full lineup:

• Caissie Levy and Patti Murin (“Frozen”): Jan. 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23
• Heidi Blickenstaff (“Freaky Friday” and “The Little Mermaid”) and Gavin Lee (“Mary Poppins” and “Beauty and the Beast”): Jan. 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24
• Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins” and “Beauty and the Beast”) and L. Steven Taylor (“The Lion King”): Jan. 26, 28 and 29; Feb. 1, 3, 5 and 6
• Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”): Jan. 27, 30, 31; Feb. 2, 4, 7 and 8
• Mandy Gonzalez (“Aida”) and Michael James Scott (“Aladdin” and “Tarzan”): Feb. 9, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19
• Bradley Gibson (“Hercules” and “The Lion King”) and Shoba Narayan (“Aladdin”): Feb. 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19

In addition, go to Showcase Plaza for rotating performances daily. Here, you’ll enjoy musicians, live painting, and the thrilling acrobatic feats of Art Defying Gravity.

You can book a dining package with a reserved seating area to ensure the best seat for DISNEY ON BROADWAY performances. Dining packages are open for reservations beginning on December 19. For more information, please take a look at our post HERE.

Culinary Arts

More than 15 Food Studios throughout EPCOT blend artistic flavors absolutely beautiful food. I (Susan) always look forward to returning and new dishes to try each festival! Check out the deconstructed booth dish above.

The Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried SKITTLES® bite-sized candies is always a sweet sensation at Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food and Little Sparks of Magic. And you don’t want to miss the Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with parsnip puree, broccolini, baby tomatoes and balsamic glaze at Pastoral Palate.

Artful Activities

At Animation Academy, held daily at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. in America Gardens Theatre, learn how to draw a Disney character. At Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural, join fellow artists to leave your creative mark on a larger-than-life wall mural.

Kid’s Chalk Art takes place on the bridge to World Showcase Plaza daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. allowing little ones to create their very own chalk masterpieces. And what would a visit to the festival be without artful photo ops where you become part of the painting.

You can also create your own works of art with Disney PhotoPass Service with limited-time Magic Shots. And don’t forget to check out the galleries and artists with work displayed.

Figment!

Everyone’s favorite purple dragon, Figment, takes center stage on a wide array of festival merch, ranging from household items and décor to apparel and trading items.

And don’t miss Figment’s Brush with the Master’s Scavenger Hunt. Purchase your map and stickers for this fun activity at Creations Shop, Port of Entry, or World Traveler. Then, search for Figment hiding inside art inspired by famous works at each World Showcase pavilion.

Are you excited about the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? What are you most looking forward to? Please let us know in the comments and share this post with a festival-loving friend.