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Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2023

Arts and Entertainment

January 11, 2023

From: Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Celebrate the Creation of Art and Cuisine

DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series

Located in World Showcase at EPCOT

Magical Music Takes Center Stage

Get swept away by the songs you love during DISNEY ON BROADWAY performances at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Sit back and sing along with show-stopping numbers from legendary Disney musicals.

Concert Details

Times - Starting at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM

Location - America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT

2023 Concert Series

Make a date to see these Broadway stars live in concert:

Kara Lindsay (Newsies) and Kevin Massey (Tarzan)

January 13
January 15 through 16
January 19 through 20

Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin) and Adam Jacobs (Aladdin)

January 14
January 17 through 18
January 21 through 22

Patti Murin (Frozen) and Robert Creighton (The Little Mermaid)

January 23
January 25 through 26
January 29 through 30
February 2 through 3

Mandy Gonzalez (Aida) and L. Steven Taylor (The Lion King)

January 24
January 27 through 28
January 31 through February 1
February 4 through 5

Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and Michael James Scott (Aladdin)

February 6
February 8 through 9
February 12 through 13
February 16 through 17

Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan)

February 7
February 10 through 11
February 14 through 15
February 18 through 19

Plus, on February 20, 2023, give a standing ovation for an extended finale featuring Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons and Michael James Scott!

Sip, Savor and Stroll

Food Studios

Treat your senses to delectable bites and sips—made with a creative twist!

Explore 16 unique food stands featuring art-inspired cuisine. Plus, discover limited-time menu items at select dining locations around EPCOT.

The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine

Take a walk on the tasty side as you enjoy delicious eats around EPCOT.

A Journey to Savor

Set out on a tasty trek around EPCOT featuring 7 vibrant dishes—and one technicolor treat to enjoy at the end of your journey.

Use your Festival Passport as your guide to look for specially notated menu items, then track your progress by collecting a stamp after each purchase. Once you've enjoyed at least 5 of the 7 dishes—and collected the corresponding stamps—bring your stamped Festival Passport to the Deco Delights food studio to receive a complimentary Artist Palette Cookie.

See Artistry in Action

Music

Hear harmonious musical performances daily in World Showcase Plaza.

Featured musicians include:

Don Black, playing saxophone
Victor Espinola, playing harp
Dominic Gaudious, playing didgeridoo
Nicholas Marks, playing guitar

Art Defying Gravity

Witness incredible displays of strength, grace, acrobatics and agility.

Performances take place in World Showcase Plaza, Saturday through Wednesday during the Festival.

Art in Performance

Enjoy a kaleidoscope of visual arts experiences when you meet talented artists and witness incredible works of art come to life before your eyes.

Daily signings and select live performances take place throughout the festival.

Show Off Your Artistic Side

Animation Academy

Learn how to draw a Disney Character during this session led by an animation artist!

Stop by America Gardens Theatre from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM daily for an Animation Academy session with one of these artists:

Will Gay
Lon Smart
Ron Cohee
Matthew Dewater
Brian Blackmore
Sarah Schmidt
David Holbrook
Michael Montgomery
Alex Maher
Andy Quiles

Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural

Leave your creative mark on a larger-than-life wall mural.

Visit the Expression Section booth to pick up paint, a brush, and your assigned number. Then, paint a few squares of our massive mural that correspond with your paint color—from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

Watch in awe as the wall fills with color—to eventually reveal a beautiful mural.

This experience is subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

Artful Photo Ops

Step into an artistic backdrop and strike a pose for a fantastic photo.

Find these step-in frames around EPCOT:

International Gateway: Luncheon of the Boating Party – Pierre-Auguste Renoir
The American Adventure: Washington Crossing the Delaware – Emanuel Leutze
Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion: Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci
Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion: The Scream – Edvard Munch
Mexico Pavilion: An homage to Frida Kahlo
Bridge to World Showcase: Peter Pan Storybook
Italy Pavilion Courtyard: Birth of Venus – Sandro Botticelli
Bridge to World Showcase: Café Terrace at Night and Sunflowers – Vincent van Gogh

Kids Chalk Art

Kids, create your very own chalk-art masterpiece!

This experience is offered at the bridge to World Showcase Plaza from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

Find Art at Every Turn

Chalk Art Galleries

Watch imaginative chalk artists at work—taking inspiration from great art and the world around them. Chalk art galleries are located along the bridge to World Showcase Plaza.

Figment’s Brush with the Masters

Help Figment learn about art on this scavenger hunt around World Showcase.

To get started, purchase your map and stickers (while supplies last) for $9.99 plus tax at one of the following stores:

Creations Shop
Port of Entry
World Traveler

Then, search for Figment hiding inside art inspired by famous works at each World Showcase Pavilion—just look for the Figment-themed picture frame. Every time you find Figment, add the corresponding sticker to the Pavilion on your map.

Drawing on Inspiration: Celebrating 50 Years of Magic

Behold dazzling depictions of Walt Disney World attractions illustrated by Disney Imagineers.

This artful exhibit is located near Creations Shop in World Celebration.

Chalk Full of Characters

Look for charming chalk drawings of Disney characters around World Showcase. From Abu to Jiminy Cricket, an array of familiar faces wait to be discovered. How many can you find?

Date: January 13-February 20, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Location: Epcot - 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

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