The new year will be here before we know it, so now is the time to plan a visit to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts debuting Jan. 14, 2022! This global celebration of the performing, culinary and visual arts runs through Feb. 21, 2022, as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.
And, there’s more good news! The DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series is returning for this year’s festival, where guests can see some of their favorite entertainers perform Disney songs live at America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase. Stay tuned for updates about the entertainers and schedules.
During the festival, art lovers of all ages can enjoy inspirational experiences, such as:
- Culinary delights from Food Studios around World Showcase
- The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine – a fun food stroll featuring five delicious sweet and savory treats
- Chalk artists turning walkways into stunning landscapes and portraits
- Photo ops where you can step into famous artwork
- A paint-by-number mural
- Figment’s Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt
- Performance and visual artists
- Special festival merchandise
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is available with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Check back for more details about the festival as we draw closer to Jan. 14.
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