2022 Epcot International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 21, 2022. The festival is extra magical since it’s taking place during The World’s Most Magical Celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.
Yes, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is a big hit, but having experienced the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts for the past few years now, I have to say it’s actually my favorite event at Epcot.
For one, you won’t find the “drink around the world” college kids partying World Showcase. But I like it because there are a number of interactive elements, like the giant ‘Paint By Numbers Wall” and a number of creative projects taking shape right in front of you - such as the elaborate chalk art right on some Epcot’s sidewalks.
Festival Dates
This year, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts kicks off Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 21, 2022.
Don’t Miss These Festival Highlights
The popular DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series returns, with three shows each evening headlined by Broadway stars performing beloved songs from more than 25 years of award-winning stage productions.
This is an excellent way to enjoy Disney on Broadway music without having to buy pricey (but worth it!) tickets for a Broadway show.
These shows are extremely popular! I recommend purchasing a DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Package. These packages allow you to enjoy a great lunch or dinner at Epcot and guaranteed admission to the performance.
Beginning Dec. 14, Guests can visit ArtfulEPCOT.com to find out more about DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Packages.
Speaking of dining, Epcot will feature 15 Food booths, or “studios” throughout World Showcase.
This year 2 new studios will be introduced, Deco Delights and The Craftman’s Courtyard featuring artfully presented cuisine and beverages as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Interactive Art for the Whole Family
Watch imaginative chalk artists create masterpieces at Chalk Art Galleries, or improve your own artistic skills by learning how to draw a Disney Character at Animation Academy.
Paint By Number Wall at Epcot
Children can create their own chalk masterpieces at Kid’s Chalk Art and families can leave their artistic stamp on a larger-than-life mural at Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural.
Around World Showcase, Guests can step into renowned paintings from centuries past in stunning Artful Photo Ops.
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Even More Disney Characters Returning to Walt Disney World in 2022
See Even More Disney Characters at Walt Disney World in 2022
Almost every day someone asks me, “When are the characters coming back to Walt Disney World?” Well today I have some fantastic news to share with you.
Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom is already welcoming guests who are looking to meet Cinderella and a visiting princess or two. Even more interactions are on the way in 2022 at this magnificent location.
Speaking of Disney princesses and characters, you can now find them throughout World Showcase in Epcot. I’ve spotted Snow White, Jasmine, Belle, Aurora, Anna and Elsa, Mulan, and Mary Poppins, all posing for photos in their respective countries with scenic backdrops.
Mickey Mouse has returned to Magic Kingdom and is posing for photos at the Town Square Theater on Main Street USA.
See More Disney Characters at Walt Disney World in 2022
Festival of Fantasy Parade will be returning to Magic Kingdom where you can find a number of Disney characters. (This is the 3:00 parade to you and me) and Disney says we can expect to see it on Main Street USA in early 2022.
Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is returning in 2022! I heard that the theater received a few upgrades as well.
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, a show packed with Disney characters will be performing live in front of Cinderella Castle starting in early 2022.
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular will be rolling out in December 2021 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I’m a huge Indiana Jones fan. I hear a new movie is in the works too!
Disney plans to bring back even more character dining experiences throughout Walt Disney World in 2022. Stay tuned for more details.
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2021 Epcot Candlelight Processional Guide
Candlelight Processional at Epcot in 2021 with a lineup of celebrity narrators, a 50 piece orchestra, and a new performance by the Voices of Liberty.
Candlelight Processional at Epcot returns in 2021 with a lineup of celebrity narrators, a 50 piece orchestra, and a new performance by the Voices of Liberty.
2021 Candlelight Processional at Epcot
The lineup of narrators for 2021 includes award-winning actors, singers, and television hosts … and two Disney princesses! Here’s who is scheduled to appear:
11/26 – 11/28: Auli’i Cravalho
11/29 – 12/1: Chita Rivera
12/2 – 12/4: Jodi Benson
12/5 – 12/7: Alton Fitzgerald White
12/8 – 12/10: Bart Millard
12/11 – 12/13: Lisa Ling
12/14 – 12/16: Andy Garcia
12/17 – 12/19: Ana Gasteyer
12/20 – 12/22: Courtney B. Vance
12/23 – 12/25: Steven Curtis Chapman
12/26 – 12/28: Blair Underwood
12/29 – 12/30: Pat Sajak
Tickets are not required for the Epcot Candlelight Processional, the performance is included with theme park admission.
Candlelight Dining Packages were offered but sold out within minutes. These packages include lunch or dinner at an Epcot restaurant and guaranteed admission to the Candlelight Processional performance.
Dining Packages were limited to a handful of restaurants including Garden Grill, Coral Reef, Biergarten, and Rose and Crown.
We do not yet know what time Candlelight Processional will start each evening or if there will be one or two performances.
In the past two performances have been offered each evening.
Pro Tip! I recommend that you arrive at the theater 60-90 minutes prior to the show. There is no guarantee that you will make it into the theater so the earlier you arrive, the better your chances will be of seeing Candlelight.
If two performances of Candlelight Processional are offered, the second show sometimes has a shorter line.
Have a question about the 2021 Candlelight Processional? Use the comments section below.
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International Guests Can't Wait to Visit Orlando
The U.S. has reopened to travelers from around the world. Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are ready to show them a good time!
The U.S. has officially reopened to travelers from around the world. Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are ready to show them a good time!
British travelers arrive in Orlando, Florida for the first time in 19 months.
A Virgin Atlantic flight from the United Kingdom touched down in Orlando, Florida on Monday – the first time in 19 months. The flight, was completely sold out, according to Virgin.
This marks another milestone in economic recovery from the pandemic and one more way Orlando is returning to normal.
Maybe our International exchange hosts will return to Epcot, it’s not the same without them.
This is going to be very good news for Orlando’s theme parks. I am seeing pent-up demand from European travelers and I think this is contributing to Disney and Universal’s hotels being 90% sold out this holiday season.
International travelers tend to stay longer too. For example, the average Canadian resident spends about 10 days in Orlando and the average UK visitor will spend 2 weeks here, or a “fortnight” as they like to say. I love that term!
So much has been added to the theme parks in the past 19 months! There are also some safety protocols in place. If you have questions about traveling to Orlando from abroad, please feel free to comment below or contact me directly.
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