EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026 Sees Double-Digit Price Hikes Across Menus
Reporters document guests shifting to sharing plates or skipping alcohol in response to higher 2026 festival prices.
Overview
- Independent analyses published Jan. 11 find average small-plate prices up roughly 12–15% year over year, making $10 snacks common.
- Item-specific surges include Figment’s Inspiration Station beer and hard cider flights rising from $10.25 to $12.75, a 24.4% jump.
- The Mexico Pavilion’s Seasonal Margarita is $22 after a $19 price in 2025, a 15.8% increase that has become a focal complaint.
- Newly posted booth menus list many dishes at roughly $8–$11, such as Goshiki’s Wagyu Bun at $10.75 and Tokyo Kawaii Roll at $9.75.
- Coverage also notes steeper ancillary costs, including park-to-home shipping reportedly up to 150%, as guests adjust budgets and strategies.