EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs from January 13 until February 20, 2023 at Walt Disney World. This preview will give you a glimpse of our experience with the event earlier this year. The 2022 Festival of the Arts was our first time ever experiencing it, and we couldn’t have been more impressed.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts offers more than just Figment popcorn buckets though, and we will share how we spent our several Sunday evenings during last winter. In typical EPCOT festivals you have food booths, or Food Studios as they are called here, performances, and in the case of Festival of the Arts you can interact several ways. This comes in the form of helping create art pieces around the park, and even Disney artists themselves who can be spotted all around the park creating their own art pieces.
We will run down the food studios that Disney has released up to this point, but I want to remind you there is a lot to see and do at this festival. If you have the chance to check it out we recommend it highly as the event is the best one they run in our opinion.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food Studios
From Disney, “Discover colorful fare that paints an exquisite picture of gastronomical perfection—only at EPCOT!” One thing we enjoyed is how creative Disney culinary became with their food offerings. Not only do some of the pop with color, but the presentation of them especially at the deconstructed food studio is on point too.
Art critics and gourmands alike can enjoy a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Explore a world where food imitates art as the epicurean elite converge to create mouthwatering magic that rivals the masters.
Choose from an array of Festival food studios:
The Artist’s Table (American Adventure)
Treat your senses to artistically elevated comfort foods—like meatloaf, dumplings, hummingbird cake and more. Pair your dish with beer or a glass of wine.
The Craftsman’s Courtyard (Near Disney Traders)
Enjoy carefully crafted classics, like beef Wellington and roasted mussels—as well as a flavorful beer or cocktail.
Deco Delights (Near Port of Entry)
Satisfy your sweet tooth with sleek desserts inspired by Art Deco, from the gilded glamour of the roaring 20’s to the bright pastels of Miami Beach.
The Deconstructed Dish (Near Port of Entry)
Rediscover your favorite dishes fragmented and presented in a playful way—like a BLT, French onion soup and key lime pie.
The key lime pie was was our favorite, but all three of these dishes not only look cool, but taste great!
Figment Loves Color at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts!
El Artista Hambriento (Mexico)
A fiesta of flavor awaits! Delight in classic Mexican fare—from savory carne asada to creamy coconut flan.
Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food and Little Sparks of Magic – NEW!
Sweeten your day with colorful treats, like fruit pizza, rainbow cake and the Pop’t Art—a sugar cookie with a fun twist. You’ll also find a variety of beers and hard ciders.
Goshiki (Japan)
Celebrate the Japanese culinary arts with delectable dishes featuring “the 5 colors” of Japanese cuisine. Highlights include sushi donuts, daifuku mochi and sake.
Japan not only look cool, but tasted amazing. This is on our list to hit first this year!
Gourmet Landscapes (Canada)
Savor stunning dishes artfully composed with the finest ingredients that have been farmed and foraged from the land. Enjoy wild mushroom risotto, beet tartare and more.
L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise (France)
Discover delicious French treats and baked goods, from savory to sweet—including a black winter truffle croissant and warm brie in a bread bowl. Pair your dish with a French wine or frozen martini.
Another standout food studio from the last even was France. Our favorite being the black winter truffle croissant. We went back for this one a couple times during the event.
L’Arte di Mangiare (Italy)
Indulge in Baroque cuisine, prepared with rich color and dramatic flavor. This food studio serves up fried mozzarella, ravioli and more.
Moderne (Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet®)
Embark on a culinary journey with avant-garde menu items, including compressed watermelon, soft-shell crab and more.
The Painted Panda (China)
Enjoy decorative cuisine inspired by magnificent Chinese art, like General Tso’s chicken shumai or the char siu pork bun. Plus, sip bubble tea, Chinese-inspired cocktails and other refreshing beverages.
Pastoral Palate (Germany)
Help yourself to hearty dishes inspired by the rustic settings where Bavarian Folk Art was painted. Indulge in wild boar cassoulet, a red wine-braised beef short rib and more.
Pop Eats (Near Port of Entry)
Delight in mouthwatering masterpieces inspired by the most captivating Pop Art of the 20th century. Highlights include tomato soup with grilled cheese, as well as the colorful almond frangipane cake.
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)
Take your taste buds on a Moroccan adventure as you enjoy delectable dishes like grilled kebabs, almond phyllo pockets and more. Pair your dish with hard cider or the chai tea mint mimosa.
Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina (Between Morocco & France)
Feast on authentic Colombian cuisine inspired by the Disney animated film Encanto—like spicy ajiaco soup or a house-made empanada with chorizo.
Additional Locations
Delight your appetite with mouthwatering morsels, nibbles and noshes from these year-round food stops—each offering special menu items in addition to the regular menu.
- Refreshment Port (near Canada): Serving poutine, the Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie and refreshing beverages
- Refreshment Outpost: Serving plant-based bratwurst, the Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie and assorted beers
- Funnel Cake: Serving a specialty funnel cake
- Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (all 4 in-park locations): Serving a unique art-inspired beverage at each location
Conclusion on EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
As stated above we concentrated on the food studios for this article, but EPCOT International Festival of the Arts offers a lot more to do than meets the eye. Our only complaint is how short this festival runs in comparison to the Garden one! What are your thoughts on the food items we shared? Will you be trying any of them?
Well now you done it. I’m hungry. Lol. Everything sounds good and looks wonderful. Thanks for info.