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Are you looking forward to enjoying Disney’s annual EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? We have some new details about the food that awaits you!
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Get ready, festival fans! The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is just around the corner! This year’s celebration of creativity kicks off January 14, 2022 and runs through February 21, 2022.
For those who are new to all the goodness that surrounds Festival of the Arts, here is a little recap. Art lovers of all ages can enjoy culinary delights from food studios all over World Showcase, chalk artists turning walkways into stunning works of art, and fun photo ops where you can step into famous artwork!
Additionally, guests might even have a chance to see amazing artists in action! You can check out a full line-up of artists who will be attending right here.
Entertainment and Fun
Recently, Disney has been giving us details for this year’s festival. This includes details about the return of the popular Broadway Concert series which showcases an impressive lineup of Disney’s Broadway artists.
Additionally, guests can take part in creating a festival mural in a paint-by-number style experience. Guests with any level of expertise can take part in bringing beauty into the world.
Finally, Disney is hosting the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. You can read all about this fun offering right here.
The Food!
One of the parts of the festival guests look forward to is sampling the fare at the Festival food studios. While we have not seen a full menu line-up just yet, Disney has released some delightful sneak peeks!
We have the rundown for you right here. It includes the planned food booths as well as a few dishes we can expect to see.
Festival Food Studios
The Artist’s Table (The American Adventure)
Treat your taste buds to delectable dishes like beef Wellington or pan-seared scallops. Pair your dish with beer or a glass of wine.
The Craftsman’s Courtyard – NEW! (Near Disney Traders)
Enjoy savory seafood and refreshing salads, inspired by one of the many hubs of the Arts and Crafts movement: the coast of California.
Deco Delights (Near Port of Entry)
Satisfy your sweet tooth with sleek desserts inspired by Art Deco, from the gilded glamor 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 as never before—like a BLT, French onion soup and key lime pie.
The Donut Box (Near Test Track® presented by Chevrolet®)
Sweeten your day with delicious donuts, which pair wonderfully with a glass of rosé or a coffee cocktail.
El Artista Hambriento (Mexico)
Delight in classic Mexican fare that’s sure to satisfy artists of any age. Highlights include carne asada and chocolate tacos.
Goshiki (Japan)
Celebrate the Japanese culinary arts with delectable dishes featuring “the 5 colors” of Japanese cuisine. Highlights include sushi donuts and sake.
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 carpaccio and other farm-fresh delights.
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.
L’Arte di Mangiare (Italy)
Indulge in Baroque cuisine, prepared with rich color and dramatic flavor. This food studio serves up arancini, ravioli 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 buns. Plus, enjoy refreshing beverages like bubble tea and Chinese-inspired cocktails.
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 the colorful almond frangipane cake and the ever-popular Pop’t Art—a sugar cookie with a twist. Plus, enjoy savory dishes like tomato soup with grilled cheese.
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 a flavorful 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.
Other Offerings
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: 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 the Playalinda Brewing Company Blue Raspberry Blonde
- Funnel Cake: Serving a specialty funnel cake
- Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (all 4 in-park locations): Serving a unique, art-inspired cold-brew beverage at each location
Final Thoughts
This festival looks like it will be every bit as delightful as always! What an exciting escape from the real world it will make!
As always, we will keep you informed as more detailed information pops up. Hopefully we will have full menus for you soon, so be sure to follow along.
Are you excited about the Festival offerings so far? Please let us know in the comments below or on Kenny the Pirate’s Facebook page.
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