The Masterpiece is Served: Your Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Get ready to brush up on your appetite! The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns from January 16 through February 23, 2026. This 39-day celebration merges visual, performing, and culinary arts into one vibrant masterpiece.

From the iconic DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series to the interactive Paint-by-Numbers mural, there is inspiration around every corner. But for many, the true "fine art" is found at the Food Studios. Here is your comprehensive look at the 2026 menus, featuring bold new flavors and returning creative classics.

🎨 World Celebration & Nature: The Creative Hub

Opening Bites (CommuniCore Plaza)

• Soft Shell Crab Slider: Green papaya slaw and mango ketchup on a sweet roll.

• Enchanted Rose: Dark chocolate mousse rose.

• Drink: Southern Tier Brewing Co. Caramel Cookie Bar Imperial Stout (New).

  

  

Connections Eatery

• BBQ Chicken Pizza (New): Smoked chicken, sweet BBQ sauce, and red onions.

• Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (New): Spicy chicken with roasted garlic aïoli.

• Classic Mojito (New) with mint foam.

  

  

Figment’s Inspiration Station (The Odyssey)

• Popcorn Chicken and Waffles (New): Featuring rainbow popcorn and maple syrup.

• Figment Fantasy Cake (New): Sponge cake with strawberry whipped cream.

• Color Scheme Cake (New): Topped with SKITTLES POP’d™ Sour and Original Freeze Dried Candy.

• Figment Artist Bucket: Available via mobile order only (while supplies last).

  

  

  

Sunshine Seasons

• The Architecture of Drip (New): Blueberry gelato topped with banana and berry whipped cream.

🌍 World Showcase: A Global Gallery of Flavor

Mexico: El Artista Hambriento

• Chile Relleno Taco (New): Seared beef tenderloin and poblano pepper.

• Passion Fruit Paleta (New): Ice pop filled with condensed milk and chili-lime seasoning.

• Matcharita (New): Tequila, matcha tea, and strawberry liqueur.

China: The Painted Panda

• General Tso’s Chicken Shumai (New): Dumplings with asparagus and General Tso’s sauce.

• Char Siu Pork Bun (New): Cantonese-style BBQ pork.

• Butterfly Blue: A stunning pea flower-infused cocktail with vodka and lychee.

Germany: Pastoral Palate

• Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib: Served with parsnip purée and balsamic glaze.

• Black Forest Cake: Chocolate mousse with morello cherries.

• A Play on Rosé Flight: Featuring rosé hard cider, blonde ale, and frozen rosé.

Italy: L’Arte di Mangiare

• Mozzarella Fritta: Flash-fried with an "artist palette" of condiments.

• Polenta Pasticciata (New): Polenta with bolognese and Parmesan.

• Sicilian Sunrise (New): Mimosa mixed with Luxardo Aperitivo.

The American Adventure: The Artist’s Table & Funnel Cake

• Steakhouse Lobster Caesar Salad (New): Warmwater lobster and herbed breadcrumbs.

• Peppercorn-crusted Striploin (New): With potatoes au gratin and au poivre butter.

• Wild Berry Funnel Cake (New): Sandwich style with brandy-wild berry compote.

  

  

  

Japan: Goshiki

• Taiyaki (New): Fish-shaped chocolate pastry with custard.

• Sushi Doughnut: The fan-favorite salmon, tuna, and shrimp "doughnut."

• Tokyo Kawaii Roll (New): Shrimp tempura with multicolor rice and yuzu sauce.

  

  

  

  

France: L’Art de la Cuisine Française

• Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm brie in a house-made bread bowl.

• Gâteau de Crabe (New): Crab cake with lobster bisque and lemon-dill sour cream.

• Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice.

Canada: Gourmet Landscapes

• Wild Mushroom Risotto: With aged Parmesan and truffle shavings.

• Roasted Bone Marrow: With onion marmalade and pickled mushrooms.

• Frozen Scotch Cocktail: Scotch and Twinings® Chai Tea with a chocolate nail.

🖌️ Interactive Art & Entertainment

The festival is about more than just eating; it’s about engaging with the arts!

• Disney on Broadway: Catch show-stopping performances at the America Gardens Theatre. Dining packages are available for those who want guaranteed seating.

• Figment’s Brush with the Masters: This scavenger hunt leads you through World Showcase to find Figment hiding in famous paintings. Complete your map to earn a keepsake!

• Disney Lorcana TCG: New for 2026, families can explore the beautiful artwork of the Lorcana Trading Card Game through special festival activities.

• Chalk Art & Animation Academy: Watch artists bring the pavement to life or head to the Animation Academy to learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters.

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