Epcot International Festival of the Arts

The first ever Epcot International Festival of the Arts kicked off January 13th and will run every Friday through Monday until February 20, 2017.

Each weekend will feature new artists and offerings making all six weekends unique. There will be special art-inspired photo opportunities and merchandise to commemorate your magical visit.

The festival will showcase amazing art talent from all over the globe, including Disney’s beloved artist Mary Blair. You can even paint with a Disney artist! The festival will also feature culinary creations that are visually stimulating as well as stimulating to your tastebuds.

A main highlight of the art festival is the celebration of Disney’s art achievements on Broadway.

Several Broadway stars will perform songs from some of Disney’s biggest Broadway hits including Aida, Newsies, Aladdin, and Lion King, and many more.

Contact your favorite Memory Maker for more details or to plan your art inspired trip to Disney!

Here is a list of festival happenings:

Artist appearances

Artful photo ops

Workshops and seminars with visiting artists

Commemorative merchandise

Community arts musical showcase

Culinary masterpieces

Destinations Discovered Tour

Disney on Broadway Concert Series

Gallery exhibits

IllumiNations

Interactive mural

Living statues

Walking chalk gallery and more!

Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt

Kidcot Fun Stops

World Showcase: DestiNations Discovered

Broadway Talent Schedule:

Jan. 13-16 and 20-23: Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland performing songs from: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid

Jan. 27-30 and Feb. 3-6: Kerry Butler and Kevin Massey performing songs from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Newsies and Aladdin

Feb. 10-13 and 17-20: Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White performing songs from Disney’s The Lion King, Aida, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid

*All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice

XOXO,

Your Memory Maker Jess

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