5 NEW Experiences Coming to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
We’re in the middle of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays right now, but another festival is on the horizon! The 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts will take place from January 17th through February 24th next year.
Disney has already shared a bit about what’s returning to the festival, and now, they’ve revealed some NEW things coming to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! Let’s take a look.
5 NEW Experiences Coming to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts
Once Upon A Stage: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway
A new Broadway experience will be happening at CommuniCore Hall during Festival of the Arts! There will be a walkthrough exhibit celebrating three decades of Disney on Broadway.
You can expect to see costumes and props from your favorite stage musicals. Then, you can go behind-the-scenes to see how classic Disney movies like The Lion King and Aladdin were made into Broadway productions.
Opening Bites Food Studio
A new Food Studio is coming to the festival! Opening Bites will be located outside in CommuniCore Plaza and pay homage to the foods and drinks immortalized onstage. Disney says they will be sharing a Foodie Guide for the festival soon, so stay tuned!
New Artful Photo Op
The Artful Photo Ops at the festival allow you to step into the canvas of famous paintings. There will be returning favorites, like Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-August Renoir and Edvard Munch’s The Scream, but there will also be a new photo op!
The new photo op will have you voyaging alongside Moana!
Festival Merchandise
New merchandise will be debuting at the Festival of the Arts next year! You can expect to see paintings, prints, accessories, apparel, trading items, and more.
The festival has art curated from a bunch of artists in various mediums that you can buy and bring home. There will also be a new, art-themed collection of merchandise dedicated to Figment — take a closer look at everything right here!
Disney on Broadway Concert Series
The lineup has already been revealed for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, and it includes three newcomers this year!
Make sure to check out Jelani Remy, who was Simba in “The Lion King,” Rodney Ingram, who played the title role of “Aladdin” on Broadway and originated the role in the Mexico City production, and John Riddle, who originated the role of Hans in “Frozen.”
Stay tuned for more Disney World news and updates!