WATCH: Jodi Benson Cheers on Sierra Boggess in Magical EPCOT Festival of the Arts Moment
As the 2026 Festival of the Arts continues at EPCOT, the park is once again coming alive with creativity and imagination.
Throughout the fan-favorite event, guests can celebrate the culinary, visual, and performing arts through immersive experiences, playful photo opportunities, and, of course, plenty of delicious food.
Paint by Numbers Mural
The festival has also welcomed back the beloved Disney on Broadway Concert Series.
Disney on Broadway Comes to EPCOT
Taking place at the American Gardens Theatre, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series brings some of the stage’s biggest stars to Walt Disney World to perform iconic Disney songs.
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This year’s lineup includes Isabelle McCalla, Adam Jacobs, Anastacia McCleskey, Josh Strickland, Mandy Gonzalez, Kissy Simmons, Ainsley Melham, Ashley Brown, Susan Egan, James Monroe Iglehart, and more.
While every Disney on Broadway performance is memorable, yesterday delivered a particularly magical moment.
Jodi Benson Cheers on Sierra Boggess
Sierra Boggess took the stage last night as part of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, performing several beloved Disney classics.
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As the original Ariel on Broadway, fans were especially eager for her rendition of “Part of Your World.”
In an incredible surprise, Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, was in attendance for Boggess’ performance.
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In a video shared by Disney on Broadway, Benson can be seen cheering Boggess on and becoming emotional during the iconic song.
Following the performance, Benson joined Boggess and Jelani Remy on stage.
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It was exactly the kind of unforgettable moment that makes the EPCOT Festival of the Arts so special.
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