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EPCOT Festival of the Arts Opens to Heavy Food‑Booth Lines and Early Standouts

Opening‑weekend reports show food‑studio waits exceeding ride times, with entertainment and interactive offerings operating as scheduled.

Overview

  • The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs January 16 through February 23 with festival‑exclusive menus across Food Studios and select park dining locations.
  • Measured queues reached 33 minutes just to order at The Artist’s Table, with other booths taking 18–25 minutes for food, while some attractions posted shorter waits; reviewers recommend buffer time and weekday visits.
  • One reviewer received a blue‑rare Peppercorn‑Crusted Striploin that was remade to medium‑rare, prompting guidance to request doneness and verify plates at pickup.
  • Early hits include Deco Delights’ Sparkling Spectacle Gâteau, and reviewers highlight additional festival items at Connections Eatery, Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe, and Sunshine Seasons as worthwhile alternatives to booth lines.
  • Disney on Broadway concerts run nightly at 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00 at America Gardens Theatre (opening show featured Adam Jacobs and Isabelle McCalla), alongside the Walking Chalk Gallery, Animation Academy, Visual Art in Performance, special Spaceship Earth lighting, a free Lorcana scavenger hunt with a card pack and Rapunzel reward, and new photo ops and hidden art around World Showcase.