Today we attended the media event for Epcot's new "Festival of the Arts" event which runs weekends (Fri-Mon) January 13th - February 20th.

Now before you might be all "Wait, another festival at Epcot???" please remember that between Christmas and Flower & Garden, there isn't really anything going on at Epcot, *AND* Disney used to hold an event called "Festival of the Masters" at Downtown Disney which featured Florida local and Disney artists to come display and sell their items for one weekend. This festival ran for I believe 38 years until the construction of Disney Springs caused the event to be put on hiatus.

Now, this new event at Epcot is basically the "spiritual successor" to Festival of the Masters but it is also expanded in many ways. First off, the event runs several weekends, not just one. The "arts" features more than just "artwork" it showcases paintings, photography, food, and musical theater. (yay! for the last part!)

We had a really good time at the event today and I look forward to this becoming yet another Epcot festival tradition that grows and changes over the years! Here's the photos & a video from today's event! (make sure you watch the video with the sound up!)

WDW Merchandise guru Steve Miller talks event swag like the new Figment World Showcase scavenger hunt for kids!

Some of the food items are almost too pretty to eat! (But we are going to because they are delicious!)

The amount of amazing Disney artwork being offered is absolutely amazing! My wallet hates this event! LOL!

Carlos is one of the local Florida artists invited to display and sell his amazing photography!

If you're looking for original art, Boiled Books is another local artist featured at the event.

Was cool getting to see Disney artist Joe Kaminski painting today! I think Elissa would want the rodents!

Click here for Page 3 of Festival of the Arts Report - 2017 Photos

Festival of the Arts Report - 2017 - Page 1 2 3 4

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