EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026: Best Food, Drinks, and Tips

Festival Overview and Attractions

• 🎨 The 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts runs from February 16th to February 23rd, celebrating culinary, visual, and performing arts with over 20 food locations.
• 🎤 The Disney on Broadway concert series features accomplished actors performing nightly at 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00 p.m. at the America Gardens Theater.
• 🖌️ Attendees can enjoy live music, chalk artists, artist meet-and-greets, learn to draw Disney characters at the Animation Academy, and participate in interactive art projects like the massive wall mural.
• 🗺️ Scavenger hunts like Figment's Brush with the Masters ($11.99) and the free Chalk Full of Character offer interactive fun, with prizes like sticker activity sheets.

Culinary Highlights: Best of the Fest

• 🦀 The Tostada de Kong Grejo (crispy corn tortilla with lump crab, mango, guacamole, crispy onions) and Passion Fruit Pala (ice pop with condensed milk and chili lime seasoning) from L'Artista Ambientento in Mexico were standout items.
• 🌹 The returning Enchanted Rose (dark chocolate mousse) from Opening Bites is an eligible item for the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine.
• 🥓 The Deconstructed BLT (pork belly, poached egg, onion bread pudding, watercress, tomato jam) and the warm, creamy Brie bread bowl from France are consistently top picks.
• 🍰 Notable desserts include the Gateau de Crab (crab cake, lobster bisque, lemon dill sour cream) and a Chocolate Orange Eclair from France, as well as the Black Forest Cake (chocolate mousse, cherries) and Dark Chocolate Tort (with raspberries and cream) from Pastoral Palette and The Artist Table, respectively.
• 🍗 The Popcorn Chicken and Waffles (sweet and savory combo in a bubble waffle) and the Figment Fantasy Cake (strawberry Swiss roll) were featured at Figment's Inspiration Station.
• 🥩 The Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib with parsnip puree from Pastoral Palette is described as a fine dining entree on a paper plate.
• 🍪 The Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie (interactive design for kids) and the Taiyaki (chocolate pastry with custard) are recommended for children.
• 🥩 The Minced Wagyu Bun in Japan, now bright purple, offers a flavorful sweet and savory option.
• 🥗 The Citrus Braised Beet Tartar from Gourmet Landscapes is highlighted as the best plant-based item.

Top Booths and Drinks

• 🇲🇽 L'Artista Ambientento in Mexico was the runner-up for best booth, praised for its Tostada and Palea, Chili Rayano Taco, and unique cocktails like the Mocharita and Perfect Margarita.
• 🇫🇷 The France Pavilion won best booth, featuring the comforting Creme Brulee and Petite Pan, the excellent Gateau de Crab, and the Chocolate Orange Eclair.
• 🍸 Honorable mention drinks include the Blood Orange Cosmo (vodka, blood orange, cranberry, lime) and the Frozen French Martini (vodka, pineapple, orange, grape juice).
• 🍹 The secret Art Gorita cocktail in Mexico, designed by artist Dom Corona, is a unique blend of tequila, honeydew, coconut, and lime, served in a souvenir cup.

Festival Planning and Tips

• 🗓️ To avoid crowds, visit the festival on weekdays rather than weekends, especially avoiding opening weekend which coincided with a 3-day weekend.
• 🗺️ Utilize free printables and maps from DisneyFoodBlog.com/arts to plan your food strategy and navigate the festival.
• 🍽️ Consider using Disney Dining Plan snack credits on eligible items, particularly at the France booth for good value.
• 🎟️ For guaranteed seating at Disney on Broadway shows, explore the dining packages which include a meal and priority seating.
• 🎭 New this year is a free Lorcana scavenger hunt with collectible cards, and an exhibit in Communicore Hall showcasing Disney on Broadway costumes and props.