8 must do things at the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts

The great thing about the Epcot International Festival of the Arts and why it became one of our favorite festivals of all time is that there is so much to do and experience that won’t cost you anything extra.

In fact, the only thing extra you would need to spend money on is food and with that you are getting part of the creative experience of the arts festival.

No matter which ones of these items you do, take your time through it. The arts festival is about appreciating all forms of art and participating in it, when you can.

Here is a look at the must do things during there EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, in no particular order:

1. Watch and participate in the chalk art

As you head over to World Showcase from the main park entrance stop off and see chalk art artists working on the bridge to the World Showcase. There are a number of 2-D chalk artists working and one 3-D artist. And kids, there is a space set aside on your left before meeting the chalk artists.

2. Paint by numbers

Head on over to Expression Station and get your small paint cup and a brush and fill in the paint by numbers poster. Every time you walk by it see how much more has taken form. And, you can go through a couple of times during the day, no one will notice.

3. Find the Chalk Art

There are more than two dozen Disney characters throughout the World Showcase area, and at least one in the front of the park as well. New chalk art pieces this year includes those from the “Great Mouse Detective,” “Aristocats,” and “Pocahontas.” 

4. Get inside a painting

Around the park are various backdrops based on famous paintings. Step into the painting and have your photo taken. It can be a lot of fun to be part of Washington’s famous crossing. The experience can also be a real Scream.

5. Talk to an artist

There are numerous artists visiting and signing their work. Do not be afraid to say hello and ask questions, especially if it is slow. They are more than happy to talk about their work and inspiration. Sometimes you get some really fun stories from them.

6. Find Figment at the Festival of the Arts

Yes, you can purchase the the official map of Figment’s Brush with the Masters, put down stickers and get a prize, but you can also just head through all of the pavilions in the World Showcase and see if you can find Figment yourself. These will all be inside the pavilions, sometimes near the Kidcot Fun Stops and sometimes just in the various stores.

7. Watch the entertainment

Singers, dancers, acrobats and artists painting live and of course the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. These are all taking place during the festival and well worth taking a rest and enjoying the show.

8. Eat

There are over 50 food and 50 beverage options at the “food studios” around the World Showcase. These kiosks operate from 11 am. to 9 p.m. from now through Feb. 19. Here’s the complete menus.