Your Food Guide to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts
Hey Disney Park fans! It’s that time of year again, the EPCOT Festival of the Arts has returned to EPCOT and we have all the details and recommendations for your visit! If you’re not familiar with EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, it runs from January 13 until February 20, 2023 and is included in the price of admission. Awesome right?!
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is in its seventh year come 2023. Festival of the Arts is also the least-popular of Epcot’s events, and is less crowded that the other EPCOT festivals. Which is why it's one of our favorites! Lower crowd levels are always a good thing.
Guest can meet and speak with artists, watching performers, and eating their way around the world showcase, and some surprises along the way. With so much to see and do, we have come up with our top recommendations for this festival.
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The Culinary Arts
Our top must do for any festival is try some of the food booths! With Festival of the Arts the food is beautiful and tasty. There are menu items that you would never expect to find in a theme park booth, like Beef Wellington and Mussels with Sautéed Tomatoes, Garlic and Fresh Herbs! There are 15 food booths located throughout world showcase and we have our top recommendations!
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Be sure to grab a Festival Passport to guide you throughout the festival offerings.
If you are wanting to stay within budget, we recommend heading to the Port of Entry merchandise shop to grab a festival gift card bracelet. You can load as much as you would like on the gift card, trust us it’s very easy to spend hundreds at the booths.
The Artist's Table – American Adventure Pavilion
This booth offers artistically elevated America comfort foods. our tops picks are:
Hummingbird Cake: Banana Cake with Pineapple, Coconut, Pecans and Cream Cheese Frosting with Banana Sorbet
Symphony in Chocolate Flight: Mozart Chocolate Liqueurs paired with Sipping Chocolates
2. The Craftsman’s Courtyard – Near Creations Shop
One of our favorites this year! Offers carefully crafted classics, as well as a flavorful beer or cocktails.
Beef Wellington: Mushroom Duxelles, Prosciutto and Puff Pastry with Red Wine Demi-Glace and Baby Vegetables
Cast Iron-Roasted P.E.I. Mussels with Sautéed Tomatoes, Garlic and Fresh Herbs
Cold Fashion Coffee Cocktail
3. Deco Delights – Near Port of Entry
Offers sleek desserts inspired by the art deco movement, from the gilded glamour of the roaring 1920s
Decadent Valrhona Chocolate with Dark Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Brownie and Cassis Mousse
4. The Deconstructed Dish – Near Port of Entry
Rediscover some of your favorite dishes presented in a playful way.
Deconstructed French Onion Soup: Beef Broth Ravioli, Gruyère Cream, Onion Bread Pudding and Onion Textures
Deconstructed Key Lime Pie: Flexible Key Lime Curd, “Key Lime” Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake and Meringues (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
Deconstructed BLT: Pork Belly, Soft-Poached Egg, Onion Bread Pudding, Watercress Espuma and Tomato Jam
5. El Artista Hambriento – Mexico Pavilion
A fiesta of flavor awaits! Delight in classic Mexican fare—from savory Carne Asada to creamy Coconut Flan.
Carne Asada: Chipotle-Marinated Beef Sirloin, Sweet Potato Purée and Crispy-Fried Onions. This dish was tasty, but a little expensive for what you get compared to other booths.
Huarache de Champiñones: Guajillo Chile and Corn Masa Huarache with Pinto Beans, Oyster Mushrooms, Nopales, Queso Fresco and Pea Tendrils
Flan de Coco: Coconut Flan, Guava Sauce and Whipped Cream (gluten/wheat-friendly)
6. New Booth- Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food and Little Sparks of Magic
Decade to EPCOT’s mascot Figment, this booth is all things bright and full of sugar!
Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried SKITTLES® bite-sized candies
Fruit Pizza: Watermelon, Compressed Cantaloupe, Berries and Berry Balsamic (plant-based) (gluten/wheat-friendly)
Grape Smoothie with freeze-dried SKITTLES bite-sized candies (nonalcoholic). This drink is full of grape flavoring, but it comes with a figment cup that you’re able to keep.
7. Goshiki – Japan Pavilion
Japanese cuisine presented with a colorful twist.
Sushi Donut: Donut-Shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Cucumber and Sesame Seed over a decorated plate of Wasabi Aïoli, Sriracha Aïoli and Eel Sauce
8. Gourmet Landscapes – Canada Pavilion
One of our favorite booths! Savor stunning dishes artfully composed with the finest ingredients farmed and foraged from the land.
Roasted Bone Marrow with Onion Marmalade, Pickled Mushrooms and Petite Lettuce
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction
9. L'Art de la Cuisine Française – France Pavilion
France is always a winner when it comes to food. Offers French treats and baked goods, from savory to sweet. Pair your dish with a French wine or frozen martini.
Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-Made Bread Bowl
Moelleux aux Noisettes et Chocolats Valrhona: Molten Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake with Pure Origin Valrhona Chocolates and Passion Fruit-Mango Sauce
Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange and Grape Juices with Lemon-Lime Foam
9. L'Arte di Mangiare – Italy Pavilion
Mozzarella Fritta: Flash-Fried Breaded Fresh Mozzarella with Artist Palette Condiments
Ravioli ai Funghi, Perle Tartufate: Wild Mushroom-Stuffed Pasta with Truffle Butter and Truffle Pearls. Strong flavor of truffle, so if you're not a big truffle lover, maybe skip.
10. New booth- Moderne – Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet
Offers avant-garde menu items.
Angry Crab: Whole Crispy Soft-Shell Crab with Green Papaya Salad, Mango-Sriracha Fluid Gel, Coconut-Lime Foam with Pomegranate and Mango Crush Pearls
Pan-Seared Scallops with Vanilla-Butternut Squash Purée, Brown Butter Cauliflower Purée and Lime Foam (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
11. The Painted Panda – China Pavilion
Enjoy decorative cuisine inspired by magnificent Chinese art. Plus, sip bubble tea, Chinese-inspired cocktails and other refreshing beverages.
General Tso’s Chicken Shumai
Char Siu Pork Bun
“Panda” Bubble Milk Tea with Black Tea, Milk, Chocolate and Tapioca Boba Pearls (nonalcoholic)
12. Pastoral Palate – Germany Pavilion
Serves hearty dishes inspired by the rustic settings where Bavarian Folk Art was painted.
Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic
Black Forest Cake: Chocolate Mousse with Morello Cherries and Chantilly Cream
13. Pop Eats – Near Port of Entry
Serves food inspired by the most captivating Pop Art of the 20th century.
Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
Tomato Soup with Pimento Cheese, Bacon and Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese
14. Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – Morocco Pavilion
One of our favorites booths. Offers dishes infused with classic Moroccan flavors.
Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli
- Chermoula Chicken (gluten/wheat-friendly)
- Moroccan-spiced Lamb (gluten/wheat-friendly)Stone-Baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Chermoula and Zhoug Dips
Carrots Three Ways: Chermoula-Spiced Grilled Carrots, Pickled Carrots and Carrot Ginger Purée (plant-based) (gluten/wheat-friendly)
15. Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina – Between Morocco Pavilion and France Pavilion
Serves authentic Colombian cuisine inspired by the Disney animated film Encanto.
Chorizo and Potato Empanada with Turmeric Aïoli and Annatto Aïoli (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
Spicy Ajiaco Soup with Guajillo and Árbol Chili-Spiced Chicken, Potato, Avocado, Corn and Crème Fraîche (gluten/wheat-friendly)
If you’re interested in join in on the festival fun, please contact us! All of our services are 100% complimentary, meaning it will not cost a penny more to take advantage of all of our service. Let us worry about the stressful parts, and allow you to focus on the fun and the foods! If you would like to stay up to date on the latest news, promos, and package offers, please consider subscribing to our free newsletter and following us on social media.
