Complete Guide to Epcot’s Festival of the Arts 2023
Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts is back for 2023. The event will take place from January 13, 2023 – February 20, 2023. The festival celebrates a “trifecta of fabulous” with culinary arts, performing arts, and visual arts. Here is what we know so far.
Food Studios and Kiosks
Food
- Three-Meat Meatloaf with “Peas and Carrots”: Green Pea Pudding, Carrot Ketchup, Shaved Carrot Salad and Snap Peas
- Duck and Dumplings: Smoked Duck Breast, Ricotta Dumplings, Petite Vegetables and Duck Jus
- Hummingbird Cake: Banana Cake with Pineapple, Coconut, Pecans and Cream Cheese Frosting with Banana Sorbet
Beverages
- Sipping Chocolate Flight: White, Milk and Dark Chocolate (nonalcoholic)
- Boulevard Brewing Co. Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale, Kansas City, MO
- Parish Brewing Co. South Coast Session Amber Ale, Broussard, LA
- Brewery Ommegang Three Philosophers Belgian Quad, Cooperstown, NY
- Lange Estate Winery Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
- Symphony in Chocolate Flight: Mozart Chocolate Liqueurs paired with Sipping Chocolates
- Beer Flight
Food
- Beef Wellington: Mushroom Duxelles, Prosciutto and Puff Pastry with Red Wine Demi-Glace and Baby Vegetables
- Cast Iron-Roasted P.E.I. Mussels with Sautéed Tomatoes, Garlic and Fresh Herbs
Beverages
- BrewDog Jet Black Heart Nitro Oatmeal Stout, Columbus, OH
- Cold Fashion Coffee Cocktail
Food
- Dulce Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Crémeux and Dark Chocolate Truffle
- Decadent Valrhona Chocolate with Dark Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Brownie and Cassis Mousse
- Orange Mousse with Lemon Cake and Raspberry Meringues (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
Beverages
- 3 Daughters Brewing Strawberry Blonde Nitro, St. Petersburg, FL
- 81Bay Brewing Co. Vanilla Porter, Tampa, FL
- Playalinda Brewing Co. Milk Stout, Titusville, FL
- Espresso Martini featuring Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka
- Neapolitan Beer Flight
Food
- Deconstructed BLT: Pork Belly, Soft-Poached Egg, Onion Bread Pudding, Watercress Espuma and Tomato Jam
- Deconstructed French Onion Soup: Beef Broth Ravioli, Gruyère Cream, Onion Bread Pudding and Onion Textures
- Deconstructed Key Lime Pie: Flexible Key Lime Curd, “Key Lime” Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake and Meringues (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
Beverages
- Deconstructed Apple Pie à la Mode: Apple-Cinnamon Gelato, Cinnamon Apple Cider, Apple Pie Filling and Streusel (nonalcoholic)
- Wicked Weed Brewing Blank Canvas Belgian Blonde Whitbeer, Asheville, NC
Food
- Carne Asada: Chipotle-Marinated Beef Sirloin, Sweet Potato Purée and Crispy-Fried Onions
- Huarache de Champiñones: Guajillo Chile and Corn Masa Huarache with Pinto Beans, Oyster Mushrooms, Nopales, Queso Fresco and Pea Tendrils
- Flan de Coco: Coconut Flan, Guava Sauce and Whipped Cream (gluten/wheat-friendly)
Beverages
- Mexican Craft Beer: Cielito Lindo Artisanal Mexican Craft Beer
- Bombon Margarita “Marshmallow”: Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, Marshmallow Cordial, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar and a hint of Coffee and Elderflower served with a Toasted Marshmallow
- Las Californias: Tromba Blanco Tequila, Strawberry-Lime Purée and Las Californias Citrus Mexican Gin
Food
- Fruit Pizza: Watermelon, Compressed Cantaloupe, Berries and Berry Balsamic (plant-based) (gluten/wheat-friendly)
- Pop’t Art: Sugar Cookie with Blueberry Filling (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
- Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried SKITTLES® bite-sized candies
- Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn
Beverages
- Grape Smoothie with freeze-dried SKITTLES bite-sized candies (nonalcoholic)
- 3 Daughters Brewing Black Cherry Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
- 3 Daughters Brewing Blood Orange Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
- 3 Daughters Brewing Passion Fruit Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
- Rainbow Cider Flight
- 81Bay Brewing Co. Green with Envy Blonde Ale, Tampa, FL
- 81Bay Brewing Co. Blue Butterfly Lager, Tampa, FL
- Urban Artifact The Gadget Raspberry & Blackberry Midwest Fruit Tart, Cincinnati, OH
- Beer Flight
Food
- Rainbow Katsu Sando: Pork Cutlet Sandwich with Tangy Tonkatsu Sauce and Cabbage in Rainbow Sweet Bread
- Sushi Donut: Donut-Shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Cucumber and Sesame Seed over a decorated plate of Wasabi Aïoli, Sriracha Aïoli and Eel Sauce
- Ichigo Daifuku: Mixed Beery Mochi, Sweet Azuki Bean Paste and Mascarpone
Beverages
- Sui Sui Watercolor Lager
- Masu Sake in a Traditional Personalized Wooden Cup
- Purple Yuzu Sake Lemonade: Sake Cocktail infused with Butterfly Pea Flower and Yuzu Lemonade
Food
- Blood Orange-Braised Beet Tartare with Mustard Vinaigrette, Pickled Clamshell Mushrooms and Golden Beets (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item) (plant-based) (gluten/wheat-friendly)
- Roasted Bone Marrow with Onion Marmalade, Pickled Mushrooms and Petite Lettuce
- Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction
Beverages
- Whole Hog Brewery Raspberry Chéret Double Radler, Stevens Point, WI
- Schlumberger Cuvée Klimt Brut, Austria
- The Meeker Vineyard Winemaker’s Handprint Merlot, Sonoma County, CA
- Frozen Rusty Nail Cocktail
Food
- Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-Made Bread Bowl
- Croissant à la Truffle Noir d’Hiver: Black Winter Truffle Croissant
- Mille-Feuille de Betteraves aux Herbes et Noix de Cajoux: Plant-Based Napoleon with Beets, Cashew-Herb Filling, Pepper-Pine Nut Sauce and Balsamic Vinegar Caviar (plant-based)
- Moelleux aux Noisettes et Chocolats Valrhona: Molten Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake with Pure Origin Valrhona Chocolates and Passion Fruit-Mango Sauce
Beverages
- Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange and Grape Juices with Lemon-Lime Foam
- Charles Lafitte, Brut Rosé Prestige, Méthode Traditionnelle Champenoise, French Rosé Sparkling Wine
- Domaine Raphael Sallet, Macon-Uchizy Les Maranches 2020, Chardonnay from Maconnais, Burgundy
- Cîroc Sunset Citrus Vodka Spritz
Food
- Mozzarella Fritta: Flash-Fried Breaded Fresh Mozzarella with Artist Palette Condiments
- Ravioli ai Funghi, Perle Tartufate: Wild Mushroom-Stuffed Pasta with Truffle Butter and Truffle Pearls
- Budino al Cioccolato: Chocolate Pudding with Colorful Chocolate Décor
Beverages
- Peroni Pilsner
- Chianti
- Prosecco
- Italian Sangria Red or White
- Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello
- Amaretto Bellini: DISARONNO Originale Liqueur, White Peach Purée and Prosecco
Food
- Compressed Watermelon Tataki with Pickled Watermelon Rind, Yuzu Pearls, Watermelon Foam and Wasabi (plant-based)
- Angry Crab: Whole Crispy Soft-Shell Crab with Green Papaya Salad, Mango-Sriracha Fluid Gel, Coconut-Lime Foam with Pomegranate and Mango Crush Pearls
- Pan-Seared Scallops with Vanilla-Butternut Squash Purée, Brown Butter Cauliflower Purée and Lime Foam (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
- The Tropics: Lilikoi Mousse, Guava Cake, Coconut Crémeux, Compressed Pineapple and Mango Gel
Beverages
- Watermelon Mary featuring Boyd and Blair Potato Vodka
- J. Lohr Riesling, Monterey, CA
Food
- General Tso’s Chicken Shumai
- Char Siu Pork Bun
Beverages
- “Panda” Bubble Milk Tea with Black Tea, Milk, Chocolate and Tapioca Boba Pearls (nonalcoholic)
- Lucky Foo Pale Ale
- Silk Road Hard Lemonade with Smirnoff Vodka, Lavender-Coconut Syrup and Lemonade
- Sea Butterfly: Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Cocktail with Smirnoff Vodka, Light Rum, Lychee Syrup and Magic Boba Pearls
Food
- Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic
- Wild Boar Cassoulet with Duck Confit, Ham Hock and Wild Boar Sausage
- Black Forest Cake: Chocolate Mousse with Morello Cherries and Chantilly Cream
Beverages
- 3 Daughters Brewing Rosé Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
- 81Bay Brewing Co. Rosé Blonde Ale, Tampa, FL
- Frozen Rosé
- A Play on Rosé Flight
- Marietta Old Vine Rosé, CA
Food
- Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
- Tomato Soup with Pimento Cheese, Bacon and Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese
- Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Belgian Chocolate (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
Beverages
- Brooklyn Brewery Pulp Art Hazy IPA, Brooklyn, NY
- Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuveé Mousseux with Boba Pearls
Food
- Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli
– Chermoula Chicken (gluten/wheat-friendly)
– Moroccan-spiced Lamb (gluten/wheat-friendly) - Stone-Baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Chermoula and Zhoug Dips
- Carrots Three Ways: Chermoula-Spiced Grilled Carrots, Pickled Carrots and Carrot Ginger Purée (plant-based) (gluten/wheat-friendly)
- House-Made Crispy Almond Phyllo Pockets with White Chocolate Pomegranate and Milk Chocolate Orange
Beverages
- Chai Tea Mint Sparkler: Twinings® Chai Tea with Sprite® (nonalcoholic)
- Stem Ciders Flockstar Hard Cider, Denver, CO
- Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Mule de Pomme: Pomegranate, Ginger and Lime Hard Cider, Armada, MI
- 3 Daughters Brewing Chai Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
- Chai Tea Mint Mimosa: Twinings Chai Tea with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Mint
- Cider Flight
Food
- Chorizo and Potato Empanada with Turmeric Aïoli and Annatto Aïoli (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
- Spicy Ajiaco Soup with Guajillo and Árbol Chili-Spiced Chicken, Potato, Avocado, Corn and Crème Fraîche (gluten/wheat-friendly)
- Passion Fruit Mousse with Dragon Fruit Jam (gluten/wheat-friendly)
Beverages
- Coconut and Passion Fruit Smoothie (nonalcoholic)
- Frozen Piña Colada
- Passion Fruit Daiquiri
- Gnocchi Poutine with Red Wine-Braised Beef, Cheese Curds, Basil and Burrata
- Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Blood Orange Cosmo: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with Blood Orange, Cranberry and Lime
- Boulevard Brewing Co. Quirk Blueberry Lemon and Lavender Hard Seltzer, Kansas City, MO
- Plant-Based Bratwurst with Spicy Turmeric Aïoli, Coffee Barbecue Jackfruit and Slaw (plant-based)
- Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Berries & Cream Sour Berliner, Orlando, FL
- Left Hand Brewing Co. Wook Bait IPA, Longmont, CO
- Central 28 Beer Company Wall Art Brown Ale, DeBary, FL
- Mocha Funnel Cake: Mini Funnel Cake with Cappuccino Ice Cream topped with Chocolate Whipped Cream and M&M’s® chocolate candies
- World Discovery Location – Near Mission: SPACE
- Amber Frost: An artistic blend of Frozen Lemon Ice, a splash of Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade, Blood Orange and Orange Popping Boba Pearls
- Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka
- Location Near Canada Pavilion
- Magenta Frost: An artistic blend of Frozen Lemon Ice, a splash of Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, Dragon Fruit, and Dragon Fruit Popping Boba Pearls
- Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka
- Location in Showcase Plaza – Near Disney Traders
- Jade Frost: An artistic blend of Frozen Lemon Ice, a splash of Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, Green Apple and Green Apple Popping Boba Pearls
- Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka
- The American Adventure
- Cerulean Frost: An artistic blend of Frozen Lemon Ice, a splash of Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, Blue Raspberry, and Blueberry Popping Boba Pearls
- Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka
Food studios and kiosks have yet to be announced for Festival of the Arts 2023!
Disney on Broadway
Similar to other Epcot Festivals like Food and Wine or Flower and Garden, International Festival of the Arts has a concert series that runs throughout the festival. This year it will take place daily at the American Gardens Theatre. The concerts take place everyday at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm at the American Gardens Theatre.
If you are interested in combining your love of food with theater, consider reserving a dining package. This will guarantee concert seating for an evening showtime on the same day. You can lunch or dinner and the type of meal (three courses or full buffet) vary depending on location.
If you are interested in making a reservation visit Disney’s website or call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-7463.
Concert Dining Package Restaurants
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is located in the Norway Pavilion. It is a classic American breakfast buffet with a few Norwegian inspired foods as well. Lunch and dinner feature Scandinavian seafood, imported cheeses, cured meats, and more. You will also have your choice of a hot entree from its rotating menu and finish with The Royal Chef’s Dessert Plate that contains 3 desserts served family-style. It is a popular restaurant because you can meet Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, or even Ariel!
- Lunch & Dinner – $74 for adults, $48 for children
Biergarten is located in the Germany pavilion and serves traditional German food. The atmosphere in this restaurant is one of the hidden gems in Epcot’s World Showcase. You will be seated at a communal table, like a true biergarten, so if you don’t have a big party you will be seated with strangers. Depending on your personality this is either a positive or a negative, so be aware of that when you book your table. It is a rotating buffet with selections like bratwurst, rotisserie chicken, pork schnitzel, Bavarian cheesecake, and more!
- Lunch & Dinner – $60 for adults, $34 for children
Coral Reef is located in Future World, in the Living Seas pavilion. It is one of my personal favorites as well. They offer delicious seafood options as well as classic favorites. The real draw here is the setting. Panoramic windows in the restaurant give you a chance to view the underwater world that is home to 85 species of tropical fish. This option will provide you with a three course meal to be enjoyed in a serene and beautiful setting.
- Lunch & Dinner – $69 for adults, $27 for children
The Garden Grill is a buffet character meal located in Future World’s Land pavilion. Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat while rotating through Living with the Land. This unique experience combined with the character interactions make it a favorite for every Disney fan no matter the age.
- Lunch & Dinner – $66 for adults, $43 for children
Le Cellier Steakhouse is located in the France pavilion and is a fine dining steakhouse option. It is setup like a cozy cellar in a Canadian chateau. The Canadian cheddar cheese soup is one of the most raved about food options on the menu, and throughout Disney World for that matter. It is the most expensive option, however if you’re looking for more of a romantic and upscale vibe, this is the option for you.
- Lunch & Dinner – $95 for adults, $35 for children
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is one of the newest additions to Epcot in the American Adventure pavilion. Simply try walking by this quick service location without craving the delicious smell of barbecue inside. If you are looking for the most inexpensive option for the dining package, this is for you.
- Lunch & Dinner – $35
Rose and Crown is located in the United Kingdom pavilion and offers traditional British cuisine. Enjoy a three course meal with selections such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, vegetable cottage pie, and more!
- Lunch & Dinner – $59 for adults, $25 for children
Spice Road Table is one of the most underrated restaurants and is located in the Morocco pavilion. It offers a beautiful view of the park and water, as well as delectable food. The cuisine is Mediterranean and excellent.
- Lunch & Dinner – $47 for adults, $20 for children
Disney On Broadway Schedule 2023
- January 13 – Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey
- January 14 – Arielle Jacobs and Adam Jacobs
- January 15 through 16 – Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey
- January 17 through 18 – Arielle Jacobs and Adam Jacobs
- January 19 through 20 – Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey
- January 21 through 22 – Arielle Jacobs and Adam Jacobs
- January 23 – Patti Murin and Robert Creighton
- January 24 – Mandy Gonzalez and L. Steven Taylor
- January 25 through 26 – Patti Murin and Robert Creighton
- January 27 through 28 – Mandy Gonzalez and L. Steven Taylor
- January 29 through 30 – Patti Murin and Robert Creighton
- January 31 through February 1 – Mandy Gonzalez and L. Steven Taylor
- February 2 through 3 – Patti Murin and Robert Creighton
- February 4 through 5 – Mandy Gonzalez and L. Steven Taylor
- February 6 – Ashley Brown and Michael James Scott
- February 7 – Kissy Simmons and Josh Strickland
- February 8 through 9 – Ashley Brown and Michael James Scott
- February 10 through 11 – Kissy Simmons and Josh Strickland
- February 12 through 13 – Ashley Brown and Michael James Scott
- February 14 through 15 – Kissy Simmons and Josh Strickland
- February 16 through 17 – Ashley Brown and Michael James Scott
- February 18 through 19 – Kissy Simmons and Josh Strickland
- February 20 – Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons, and Michael James Scott
Must-See Galleries
Throughout Epcot you will be able to view a wide variety of art by artists throughout the world. The featured gallery is located in the Odyssey Festival Showplace from 11am-9pm daily. Currently, they have not announced the details for the featured exhibits this year.
This list hasn’t been released for 2023 yet, however this is where the prior galleries have been located!
The Pavilion Galleries are located throughout Epcot World Showcase from 11am-9pm as well.
Pavilion Galleries
- American Heritage Gallery – American Adventure
Explore the artistry of American Indian communities from 7 geographic regions across the United States. - Bijutsu-kan Gallery – Japan
Delve into the origin and evolution of “kawaii,” Japan’s cute culture. - Gallery of Arts and History – Morocco
Check out the unique designs of time-honored crafts. - House of the Whispering Willows – China
Discover the wonders of the new Shanghai Disney Resort. - Mexico Folk Art Gallery – Mexico
Celebrate the artistry and traditions of Día de Muertos. - Stave Church Gallery – Norway
Observe art representational of the culture that influenced Disney’s Frozen. - Chalk Gallery
See forced perspective chalk art with a three-dimensional look and watch imaginative artists recreate works by famous masters.
Imaginative Activities
Activities made for kids and adults alike! While they tend to be targeted more towards children, I definitely will be picking up a scavenger hunt again.
Animation Academy
Experience the magic of Disney animation at this fun and informative drawing class taught by actual Disney artists.
Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt
Similar to the Remy scavenger hunt during the Food and Wine Festival, you can search for Figment throughout the World Showcase! Head to either the Odyssey Festival Showplace, Pin Central, Disney Traders, or World Traveler to purchase your map and stickers. Once you complete the map, return to Disney Traders for a surprise.
Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural
Guests can grab a paintbrush and add their own personal touch to a huge mural located in the World Showcase.
Kidcot Fun Spots
What Epcot festival would be complete without the fun stops? Kids can enjoy art-filled fun around the world! Use the art supplies at each pavilion and draw, color, and collect activity cards at every country in the World Showcase.
Photo Ops
Why just look at art when you can become part of it? With your annual pass, Memory Maker, or individual PhotoPass purchase, you can become part of some of the most famous artwork in history. Here are the photo ops for this year’s Festival of the Arts!
Locations and Paintings
- 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
Ready to go?
One of the reasons I am excited to be an annual passholder this year is because I intend to use it to visit every festival and party this year. I cannot wait to see all of the exciting activities Disney has in store!
If you are thinking about heading to Disney World for the festival, check out these other posts to help with your planning and decision process:
- Renting Disney Vacation Club Points
- How to Use Swagbucks to Save for a Disney Vacation
- What Is Always In My Disney Bag
3 Comments
Pingback:
whoiscall
Thx!
Pingback: