The Captivating Festivals of EPCOT
The enriching experience that is visiting EPCOT on your Disney vacation provides multiple fun, colorful, and educational festivals! EPCOT is home to four creatively themed festivals throughout the year. Each experience allows you to step more into different cultures, art, music, holidays’, and more! Perfect for this innovative theme park, these festivals dive deep into the wonders of the world, and of our lives.
Festival of the Arts
Running from the middle of January to the middle of February is the Festival of the Arts! Get ready to discover beautiful creations of art in all kinds of different ways! Options to see artists paint their masterpieces right in front of your eyes, artists from the Broadway world showing you that art comes in all different forms, or even opportunities to create your own art while taking a journey into your imagination! While this is a shorter festival, there are still plenty of options of unique foods such as the Deconstructed Key Lime Pie, or the Black Forest Cake with flavors inspired by the rich chocolates of Germany! Throughout your day at EPCOT during this vibrant festival, you will find entertainment all over the park! Famous Broadway performers take a stand in the World Showcase Plaza as they sing their hearts out showing the art of emotion through performance. Interactive experiences include a giant paint by number where you as the guest can contribute to this massive piece of art made in the heart of Walt Disney World! Between food and interactive entertainment, there is so much to do and see during the Festival of the Arts!
Flower and Garden Festival
Taking bloom from End of February to the beginning of July, is the Flower and Garden Festival! Throughout this festival you will find gorgeous topiaries of your favorite iconic Disney characters! There is truly something special about seeing how such beautiful flowers and greenery can create stunning views all over EPCOT! Throughout the park you will see multiple outdoor food kitchens where you can find food and beverage exclusive to the festival! There is no shortage of entertainment during this festival! The Garden Rocks Concert Series includes multiple live performances in the World Showcase Plaza throughout the day for guests to rock out to! The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival will leave you speechless as you wander through a beautiful garden of magic!
Food and Wine Festival
Is it just me, or is someone’s stomach rumbling? Oh, I know why! It’s because you’re about to discover the most delicious EPCOT festival! From the middle of July to the end of November, you can wine and dine with the most popular festival of the year! As you discover the culinary history of many different cultures, you will be offered a variety of food and wine options! The Eat to Beat Concert Series takes place at the America Gardens Theater and offers a wide variety of talents throughout the run of the festival. Culinary demonstrations, scavenger hunts, and so much more are included during your vacation to EPCOT. This festival is perfect for the adult travelers but also the younger travelers as there is something the whole family will enjoy!
International Festival of the Holidays
Ringing in the season is the International Festival of the Holidays, from the end of November through December! Take a dive into different cultures and how they celebrate the holidays! With interactive storytelling experiences, as well as nighttime entertainment, this festival is sure to make everyone jolly! Offering different food experiences exclusive to the event, the Holiday Kitchens will provide you with exactly what your taste buds desire! Whether you’re enjoying a visit to Santa in the American pavilion, or watching the traditional, celebrity hosted, Candlelight Processional, this festival will get you into the holiday spirit in no time!
The festivals at EPCOT are a great way to enhance your vacation at Walt Disney World! Alongside these amazing opportunities, there are so many unique and iconic attractions and shows that happen year round even when the festivals aren’t happening! Make sure to start your Walt Disney World vacation with a wonderful visit to EPCOT during a magical celebration of art, nature, food, or world renown holidays!
