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EPCOT Festival of the Arts Opens Jan. 16 as Fan Sites Roll Out Free Maps and Menus

New planning resources surface ahead of the monthlong event set to transform the park with Food Studios, art displays, nightly Broadway concerts.

Overview

  • The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs January 16 through February 23 and is included with park admission, though food, merchandise and select experiences cost extra.
  • More than 15 Food Studios will serve a refreshed lineup alongside returning favorites such as the Deconstructed BLT, Deconstructed Key Lime Pie, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Sushi Doughnut, and the Enchanted Rose.
  • Guests can expect chalk art, live mural painting, Animation Academy drawing sessions, artist meet-and-greets, themed photo ops, and a Disney Lorcana adventure.
  • The America Gardens Theatre will present nightly Disney on Broadway concerts featuring performers singing numbers from shows including Aladdin, Frozen, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, and Newsies.
  • Disney by Mark (DFB) and AllEars plan on-site opening-day coverage, with DFB offering a centralized menus page, a downloadable booth map, and a paid planning guide.