Overview
- The 2026 Festival runs January 16–February 23 at EPCOT, with guides listing 48 new food items as outlets note growing guest concerns about value.
- Newly posted prices show sharp increases on select items, including beer and hard cider flights at Figment’s Inspiration Station rising to $12.75 from $10.25.
- The Mexico Pavilion’s seasonal margarita is priced at $22 this year, reinforcing reports of higher cocktail costs across World Showcase.
- Preparations spotted in the park include updated entrance signage, new art-themed photo ops, paint-by-numbers mural infrastructure, Refreshment Port construction walls, CommuniCore Hall exhibit signage, and a fresh “Drawing on Inspiration” concept-art display.
- Forecasts for Friday call for lows near 35°F and highs near 56°F, and outlets caution that outdoor performances could be modified or canceled if the cold persists.