Bookings now open for premium experiences at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Dec 28, 2016 in "Epcot International Festival of the Arts"

Posted: Wednesday December 28, 2016 7:25am EST by WDWMAGIC Staff

The 2017 Epcot International Festival of the Arts gets underway on January 13, offering 6 weekends of special entertainment and experiences.


Disney will be offering premium experiences, and bookings are now open, including a 15% discount for Annual Passholders and DVC Members with select experiences. You can book now by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.

Disney Broadway Concerts 

The concert series will pair Broadway talent with favorite songs from award-winning Disney shows such as “The Lion King,” “Newsies” and “Aladdin”. The Dining package includes a three-course meal or full buffet and priority seating at the 8:00pm concert at participating Epcot restaurants. Prices range from $39-$69+ tax for adults, $23-$41+tax for children.

Interactive Workshops

Workshops include gesture drawing class, watercolor painting, mixed media art, calligraphy and floral arrangements. The Interactive Workshops are $39+tax each Friday-Monday of the Festival.

All workshops wil be held in the Odyssey Festival Showplace.

JANUARY 13 – 16, 2017

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017
11:00 AM "Magical" Mixed Media Art, Rachelle Eason, BoiLedBooks
Create a magnificent mixed media piece using BoiLeD BooK paper and paint. We'll finish it off with a mat and some sparkle for a magical masterpiece to display!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017
11:00 AM Gesture Drawing Class, Todd Bright, Disney Animator
“Story Telling Drawings:” Come learn the art of quick sketching from life with a Disney animator. Gesture drawing of people is foundational practice for animators, story board artists, and directors. A single drawing can tell a story.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2017
11:00 AM Floral Arranging with a Disney Floral & Gifts Designer
Imagine the Pixie-dusted possibilities as the Disney Floral Designers show you how to make a little floral design magic! In this session we will teach you the basic floral design principles and show you how to create a petite Tinker Bell inspired floral arrangement – all it takes is faith, trust, and a little pixie dust!

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017
11:00 AM Modern Macramé, Sara Stoff, Fiber
Macramé is the art of knotting rope to make patterns. In this class you will learn basic macramé knots and how to make a modern wall hanging. Fun for the whole family!

JANUARY 20 – 23, 2017

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 
11:00 AM Floral Arranging with a Disney Floral & Gifts DesignerMickey Mouse is in the house! Let the Disney Floral Designers show you some of our favorite ways to add a little touch of Mickey-magic to any floral arrangement. During this session, we will share basic floral design principles along with some Disney inspirations to help you bring the magic of Disney home at any time of the year!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017
11:00 AM Watercolor Love, Rachelle Eason, BoiLedBooks
Paint a wonderful work of art blending watercolors to create a beautiful sentiment. A choice of shapes will be available for your selection. We'll finish it off with a mat and your watercolor art will be quite a delight!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2017
11:00 AM Become an Artisan Spice Blend Mix-Master, Pam Smith, P.S. Flavor
Learn how to blend spices the P.S. Flavor! way and become a top chef in your own kitchen! You will be mixing a P.S. Flavor! spice blend to your own tastes and using it to create a vibrant vinaigrette and sensational salad... flavor from start to finish!

MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017
11:00 AM
The Artistry of Amorette's Patisserie, Jade Bowser, Amorette's Patisserie, Disney Springs
Come learn the artistry behind the decorating techniques of Amorette’s signature “petite cake.” We will cover how to buttercream and decorate a cake while discovering the unique artistic touches of Amorette’s Patisserie. In the end, you will have a one of a kind cake designed to honor Epcot!

JANUARY 27 – 30, 2017

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017
11:00 AM Truffle Making, Amy Holmes & Kathleen Dunn, The Ganachery, Disney Springs
Learn to roll and decorate your own truffles using the Signature Ganachery Chocolate and pick up a few tips and tricks from the talented team of Chocolatiers!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017
11:00 AM Ink & Paint Animation, Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink And Paint Artist
Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paint your very own Ink & Paint Cel!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017
11:00 AM The Art of Mixology, Eric Foster, Stacole Fine Wines & Spirits
Learn from a top mixologist as you experience a hands-on cocktail making workshop! Elevate classic cocktails by adding your own artistic touch and transform the simple cocktail to elegant using craft ingredients.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2017
11:00 AM Animation 101, Todd Bright, Disney Animator
Create your own animated Flip Book while learning the fundamental Principles of Animation with a Disney animator. Watch your drawings come to life!

FEBRUARY 3 - 6, 2017

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017
11:00 AM Ink & Paint Animation, Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink And PaintArtist
Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paint your very own Ink & Paint Cel!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017
11:00 AM Valentine Card Making, Tona Bell, The Paper Seahorse
Make a beautiful handmade love note for Valentine’s or anytime. You will learn to make your own origami heart card and envelope. Then you will learn how to hand letter the greeting. Make with your hands and give from your heart.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017
11:00 AM Intro to Modern Calligraphy, Singling Lee, CalligraLee
Learn the basics of pointed pen calligraphy and work on a special project in class together. We will cover topics such as mastering faux calligraphy, how to hold your oblique pen, letter formation, common issues you may run into, and which paths you can take with your new skill!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017
11:00 AM Artfully Blending Tea, Karon Cannon, Tea Craze
Just like an artist creates a painting, you will create your own aromatic tea blend. In this fun and interactive workshop, we’ll discuss what tea is, the basics of blending, then set you free to blend your own tea using herbs and botanicals. When you finish your creation, you will take it home with you!

FEBRUARY 10 - 13, 2017

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017
11:00 AM Handwritten Typography, Simone Miranda, Creative Services Manager, Walt Disney World
Nothing is more personal than typography created by hand. It conveys time and thought lovingly invested into the art form of a word. Learn how to draw your own hand drawn typography to create personalized gifts and cards.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017
11:00 AM Become an Artisan Spice Blend Mix-Master, Pam Smith, P.S. Flavor
Learn how to blend spices the P.S. Flavor!TM way and become a top chef in your own kitchen! You will be mixing a P.S. Flavor!TM spice blend to your own tastes and then using it to create delicious dips and smoky spreads... flavor from start to finish!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2017
11:00 AM Olive Oil 101, Marcy Elias, The Olive Pantry
Join us for a demonstration and tasting of recipes using The Olive Pantry's gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Learn how to incorporate Ultra Premium certified extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars to make your own home cooked meals healthy and delicious.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017
11:00 AM Jewelry Making: Crystal Light Cuff Bracelet, Lymarie Suarez-Rivera, Arie Jewelry, Artegon Marketplace
Discover the craft of jewelry making and create your own beaded cuff bracelet using wire and crystal beads. Leave the workshop with your unique piece of jewelry and a new talent!

FEBRUARY 17 - 20, 2017

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017
11:00 AM Ink & Paint Animation, Lynn Rippberger, Disney Animation Ink And PaintArtist
Learn about the history of 2D Cel Animation and paint your very own Ink & Paint Cel!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017
11:00 AM Floral Arranging with a Disney Floral & Gifts Designer
During this session, the Disney Floral Designers will show you how to create a Valentine inspired arrangement. We will teach you basic floral design principles, tips and techniques so you can recreate the magic at home at any time of the year. Share the love with someone special or keep this one for yourself!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2017
11:00 AM Abstract Painting: A journey in bringing Your Art to Life, Crystal
Dombrowsky, Crystal Dombrowksy Art Work
Enjoy a fun creative journey through self-expression to reveal your unique Artistic voice. Bring your abstract art to life as you paint a one of a kind Masterpiece!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017
11:00 AM Animation 101, Todd Bright, Disney Animator
Create your own animated Flip Book while learning the fundamental Principles of Animation with a Disney animator. Watch your drawings come to life!

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wannabeBelleMar 01, 2017

I hope they keep the Broadway dynamic, that looked amazing in the videos I saw!! Marie

wdwmagicMar 01, 2017

Epcot International Festival of the Arts to return in 2018

FigmentJediJan 28, 2017

You know what would be a great thing for them to do in the future with this? Screenings of animated shorts from other countries. But that's not synergistic enough I suppose.

jakemanJan 28, 2017

I went to this the first night it was open. Perhaps my expectations were off, but when I heard of an "International Festival of the Arts" I didn't really expect a tent of Star Wars art in Morocco. The food was good. Similar, maybe a notch above Food and Wine. Beer selection was decent. We didn't stay for any music. The art though...it appears to be an expansion of Art of Disney across the World Showcase. There were a few independent artist there, but not many in comparison to the crush of Disney "art". I didn't care for it, but again perhaps I was expecting something I don't know...International..or Artistic...or more Festival and less reatail.

drwadadliJan 27, 2017

Thank you

MisterPenguinJan 27, 2017

A whole bunch of reviews from lots of different sites have been posted to the WDW subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/waltdisneyworld/new Just scroll back from new to old to see them all. For those who miss Animation Academy... it's back at Epcot during the festival.

drwadadliJan 27, 2017

My wife and I going Feb 10th. Are they any recommendations of foods to try? Or drinks to try? Or must see activities? Thank you in advance

Disney-TrainsJan 27, 2017

The Broadway show was great, went to it several times laat weekend (even during the storm). Disney has so much Art they could display... It's a shame they fill the festival with retail booths. :-/ The Ryman and Blair displays were quite enjoyable. I liked the murals being painted (1 by guests, 1 by Disney artists) a lot, and the chalk art was great too. Lots of potential... Hopefully it will expand.

BaconJan 27, 2017

What flavors Is the festival of the art's pop art-sicle slush?

TimeTripJan 16, 2017

Checking it out today. Light crowds for the most part. Guess I wasn't paying attention, but the festival only runs Fridays through Mondays. Crazy...

wdwmagicJan 16, 2017

Here is a look at the Disney on Broadway show

star77kc1Jan 16, 2017

You will be able to pick from 4 different magnets showing Figment in a piece of artwork. I believe it's $6.99 to play the scavenger hunt, so that price alone may be worth it to some for the magnet!

KnightRoninJan 15, 2017

My family and I went yesterday, and even though I'm pretty cool towards Flower & Garden and Food & Wine, I'd have to say that Festival of the Arts holds a lot of promise. My kids and I enjoyed contributing to the Epcot mural and the small Mary Blair and Herbert Ryman galleries were pretty cool. Seeing their actual artwork up close was inspiring. Some of the snack choices we had were pretty cool -- the Artist's Palette cookie was neat and the Sipping Chocolate tour was very tasty (semi-lie: the white chocolate was yack, but the Milk and Dark Chocolate selections were great). We missed the Broadway performances and probably won't get back this year due to our passes expiring this week, but I'd really like to see what they do in the next couple of years to make it a can't-miss event.

Disney-TrainsJan 14, 2017

Are they performing identical shows each night? Or changing them up? I'm happy with either, just wondering how to plan! :-)