Everything Confirmed for the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
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Earlier today, Disney confirmed the dates for the 2024 Festival of the Arts, which will return to EPCOT between January 12 and February 19, 2024. Disney also updated its festival website, which now lists some of the popular elements of the festival that are returning, like the Food Studios. Let’s take a look!
Returning to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
Everything we mention below can be currently found on Disney’s official website for the Festival of the Arts. Keep in mind that these features are not yet guaranteed to return.
Disney on Broadway
First, we noticed that Disney included the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. This series takes place at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion at 5:30PM, 6:15PM, and 8PM.
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They typically featuring a variety of Broadway stars performing songs from award-winning productions. Here is the schedule we have so far:
- Caissie Levy (Frozen) and Patti Murin (Frozen): January 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, & 23
- Gavin Lee (Beauty and the Beast) and Heidi Blickenstaff (The Little Mermaid): January 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24, & 25
- Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and L. Steven Taylor (The Lion King): January 26, 28, & 29
- Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King): January 27, 30, & 31
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Disney on Broadway Dining Packages are also included on the website, which offers guests a way to package together dining at a restaurant with guaranteed seating at the theatre.
You can find the full list of restaurants and prices right here!
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We will be watching closely for more official announcements!
Food Studios
Of course, what kind of EPCOT festival would it be without food booths?! For the Festival of the Arts, Disney calls them “Food Studios” and we’ve got the full list:
- The Artist’s Table (American Adventure Pavilion)
- Cuisine Classique (Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet) – NEW!
- The Craftsman’s Courtyard (Near Disney Traders)
- Deco Delights (Near Port of Entry)
- The Deconstructed Dish (Near Port of Entry)
Deconstructed Dish 2023
- El Artista Hambriento (Mexico Pavilion)
- Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food and Little Sparks of Magic
- Goshiki (Japan Pavilion)
- Gourmet Landscapes (Canada)
- L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise (France Pavilion)
Goshiki 2023
- L’Arte di Mangiare (Italy Pavilion)
- The Painted Panda (China Pavilion)
- Pastoral Palate (Germany Pavilion)
- Pop Eats (Near Port of Entry)
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco Pavilion)
- Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina (Between the Morocco & France Pavilions)
Pastoral Palate 2023
- Additional Locations:
- Refreshment Port (near Canada)
- Refreshment Outpost
- Funnel Cake Stand
- Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (all 4 in-park locations)
- Swirled Showcase
Festival of the Arts food is all about art and presentation, and the below image included on Disney’s website looks like the Beef Wellington from The Craftsman’s Courtyard, which was new to that booth (but not to the festival) in 2023.
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When announcing the opening date of the festival, Disney also included a photo of the popular Pop Eats! food studio, which has historically featured Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese varieties.
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We’ll keep an eye out for the full menus of all of the booths and let you know as soon as they’re announced!
The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine
Disney also included The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine on its festival website! This is an activity that challenges guests to try a select number of dishes by obtaining stamps or stickers for each completed dish. If you finish the quest, you can earn a special reward!
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Of course, we probably won’t know much more about which dishes qualify for the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine until Disney releases the food studio menus. We’ll be watching closely!
Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Prize in 2023
Currently, the website says, “Check back later for details on our 2024 event!”
Entertainment
Entertainment is a huge part of EPCOT festivals, and so far the Festival of the Arts website includes mentions of musical performances in the World Showcase Plaza. You can expect to see:
- Nicholas Marks on guitar
- Victor Espinola on harp
- Don Black on saxophone
- Dominic Gaudious on digeridoo
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There will also be acrobatic performances…
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…and artists bringing their artistic flair.
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Disney also included this photo of an artist presumably selling their artwork in their announcement of the festival dates. Of course, art is a huge part of the Festival of the Arts, and visitors could historically purchase artwork and even watch art come to life in person during the festival.
You can find the full list of artists and their signing schedules right here!
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There will also actually be art in performance during the festival, meaning you can watch an artist create their work in real time. Featured artists include:
Trevor Carlton
- January 12 to January 15
- January 18 to January 21
- January 25 to January 28
Stephen Fishwick
- February 1 to February 4
- February 8 to February 11
- February 15 to February 19
We’ll be watching closely for more festival updates, so keep following MickeyBlog for more Disney news!
