Have questions about the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Want to know where to start, what food to try, or what art is available to purchase? We’ve compiled all the festival details in this full guide.
The festival runs for 39 days from January 16 to February 23, 2026.
Full Guide to 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Festival Passport
The festival passport contains all the information you need when visiting the festival. These are available at merchandise locations and art galleries, as well as at map kiosks at the EPCOT entrance. The passport contains full food menus (without pricing), and lists of entertainment, activities, and merchandise previews.
Disney Lorcana
New at the 2026 International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT, guests can participate in three Disney Lorcana experiences.
NEW: Disney Lorcana Festival Questbook
In order to participate in the Disney Lorcana Collection Quest and/or the Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt, you’ll need to pick up a Questbook.
NEW: Disney Lorcana Collection Quest
As an Illumineer, open Disney Lorcana booster packs and trade cards with others. The fun takes place in the Illumineer’s Lounge in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT.
After completing a Collection Quest, you can redeem a limited-edition Magical Places promo card from Illumineer’s Lounge in the Morocco Pavilion or in Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey.
NEW: Disney Lorcana Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt
Disney Lorcana Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt gives guests the chance to search for larger-than-life trading cards around the park. When you find a card, match it to the special ink stickers on your complimentary Festival Questbook.
After completing the scavenger hunt, you can pick up an additional limited-edition Magical Places promo card from the Illumineer’s Lounge or in Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey.
NEW: Disney Lorcana Artful Photo Op
Guests can pose with card art from the Disney Lorcana set, Fabled. The photo op is located on the way to the World Showcase. Pose between glimmers Mickey Mouse as the Brave Little Prince and Princess Minnie Mouse as they ride on a whimsical carousel.
Entertainment
Disney on Broadway Exhibit
CommuniCore Hall has transformed into a Disney on Broadway exhibit. Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway is a new version of the exhibit that debuted in 2025. Authentic props and costumes from stage productions like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast are on display alongside photo-ops and behind-the-scenes insights.
The exhibit is in conjunction with the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, with performers from Broadway shows singing Disney songs at the America Gardens Theatre.
Drawing on Inspiration Exhibit
The Drawing on Inspiration exhibit for this year’s Festival of the Arts celebrates theme park concept art. Learn more about how concept art is used by Imagineers to dream up new projects. The exhibit is located in the breezeway between World Celebration and World Discovery, between Club Cool and Creations Shop. It has a description of the display and how concept art is the very beginning of the start of a new attraction or land followed by several displays of various concept art.
Disney on Broadway
Disney Broadway Stars perform sensational songs—including tunes taken from the movies and brought to life on Broadway. Sing along to numbers from hits such as Aladdin, Frozen, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, Newsies, and more. Disney on Broadway performances are located in the America Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure Pavilion at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8 p.m. each evening during the Festival of the Arts. See the full schedule here.
Disney on Broadway dining packages include guaranteed seating at a show on the night of your dining reservation.
CommuniCore Plaza Performances
Guests can watch as artists paint Disney characters in mere minutes at the CommuniCore Plaza stage. Showtimes for each can be found in the My Disney Experience app. Note that times for these performances are subject to change without notice.
Chalk Art
Guests can watch as artists create chalk art live along the bridge to World Showcase Plaza. When the artists aren’t there, the chalk art remains to admire — at least until it rains. Chalk art will change throughout the festival.
Activities
Animation Academy
Disney artists teach guests how to draw their favorite characters at the Animation Academy in America Gardens Theatre at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily.
Featured artists include:
- Luke Consolo
- Matthew Dewater
- Justin Dring
- Will Gay
- Hannah Loflin
- Alex Maher
- Michael Montgomery
- Fidel Santiago – NEW!
- Sarah Schmidt
- Lon Smart
Artful Photo Ops
Around the park, Artful Photo Ops are step-in artistic backdrops that make for a great photo. Some are classic works of art by famous artists and some are Disney-themed. There are seven Artful Photo Ops this year. PhotoPass photographers are available to take photos.
Magic Shots
Several Magic Shots are available for EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, including various ones with Figment, some new props, and Minnie and Figaro.
Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt
Guests looking for an extra activity at the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts can participate in the Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt for an additional cost of $9.99. Maps are available for purchase at Creations Shop, Disney Traders, and World Traveler.
The map features empty frames representing different locations throughout EPCOT. On the back is a sheet of stickers representing famous works of art. Guests just have to find the works of art, which each feature the addition of Figment, and put the corresponding sticker in the correct spot on the map.
When you’ve completed the map (or not, you don’t have to finish it to redeem it), return it to Creations Shop, Disney Traders, or World Traveler to exchange it for a prize. This year, the prizes are sticker activity sheets. Match the stickers to the corresponding spot to create an image of Figment. Choose from three.
Chalk Full of Character
During the festival, “chalk” images of classic Disney characters are hidden throughout World Showcase and sometimes even in other locations across the park. The character images that are a part of Chalk Full of Character serve as another kind of scavenger hunt activity. The artwork adds a touch of magic to the festival and it’s fun to look for them all as you go about your day at the park.
Paint-by-Number Expression Station
One of the returning fan-favorite activities of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is the Expression Section. Here, guests participate in a huge group paint-by-number mural each day. This free activity is open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. or until the mural is complete for the day, weather permitting. It’s located on the walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! pavilion. There are four different mural options this year.
Kids’ Chalk Art
Kids’ Chalk Art is located near the Imagination! Pavilion. Cast Members have chalk on hand that guests can use to draw on the ground or blackboard. This experience is offered from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily but is subject to change without notice.
The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine
The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine returns to EPCOT for the 2026 International Festival of the Arts. Grab a festival passport and collect five stamps from the options available on the Wonderful Walk. Then present your completed Passport to Deco Delights- where a delightful (and tasty) prize awaits you!
The prize for completing the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine is a frosted, fruity, crisped rice treat with a Figment decoration.
Food Studios
With any EPCOT festival comes new and returning food and drink offerings around the park. Check out our review of all new items available at this year’s festival, as well as our complete thoughts and rankings for each food and beverage item available at the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
If you’re interested in Figment food and drinks, we’ve got you covered!
You can also check out our full video review below.
Disney Art
There are dozens of artists with work available for purchase at the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Galleries throughout the park feature original pieces, prints, postcards, sculptures, and more products. Check out the full guide featuring examples of artwork from all the artists featured and the full artists’ signing schedule.
Merchandise
Figment Collection
As usual, Figment is the star of this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts merchandise collection. It’s available at Creations Shop and festival markets throughout EPCOT. Some items from the collection are also available online.
Annual Passholder Exclusive Merchandise
Also included in this year’s festival merchandise is a Passholder-exclusive collection.
Figment Popcorn Bucket
A Figment Artist Popcorn Bucket has arrived for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. It’s available via mobile order at Figment’s Inspiration Station in the Odyssey Pavilion. There is a purchase limit of two per person, per transaction. The paintbrush detaches and lights up.
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