EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts returns for 2019 and its going to be bigger than ever! The festival has been such a success in the past two years that it’s been extended from the previous Friday-Monday to the entire week during its run. The festival will kick off on January 18th, 2009 and will run through February 25th, 2019. This nearly 40-day festival celebrates the visual arts, culinary arts, and performing arts. There is something for everyone in the family so make sure to put it on your calendar now! It’s something you really shouldn’t miss!
If you need some color in your life, this vibrant celebration is for you. There will be booths from around the world showcasing the work of a plethora of artists that will be available to sign whatever piece you might be adding to your collection. These artists will be painting LIVE and you witness their genius with every stroke of a brush and every line of a pen. Additionally, there will be LIVE painting demonstrations on the fountain stage. There will be seminars and masterclasses where you can learn various techniques from the pros, along with unique photo spots where you can have your photo captured by one of Disney’s Photo-pass cast members.
Of course, painting isn’t the only amazing taking place at the festival. The festival is rich with food offerings from booth after booth and will be an adventure for both your visual palette as well as your taste palette. The combinations of flavors and beautifully creative dishes will provide you with all the energy you need as you continue your journey into the world of the arts.
The culmination of your journey ends with the sights and sounds of Disney’s Broadway hits. Here, some of the most well-known Broadway performers will entertain guests with a medley of songs from Disney’s Broadways show. Get ready to sing along as your favorite Broadway stars belt out classics from all of your favorite Disney Broadway Hits. Here are the performance dates during the festival:
Performances and Dates
- January 18 to January 19, 2019 – Kerry Butler & Kevin Massey
- January 20 to January 21, 2019 – Meredith Inglesby & Steve Blanchard
- January 22 to January 23, 2019 – Kerry Butler & Kevin Massey
- January 24 to January 25, 2019 – Meredith Inglesby & Steve Blanchard
- January 26, 2019 – Kerry Butler & Kevin Massey
- January 27, 2019 – Meredith Inglesby & Steve Blanchard
- January 28 to January 29, 2019 – Arielle Jacobs & Adam Jacobs
- January 30 to January 31, 2019 – Heidi Blickenstaff & Gavin Lee
- February 1 to February 2, 2019 – Arielle Jacobs & Adam Jacobs
- February 3 to February 4, 2019 – Heidi Blickenstaff & Gavin Lee
- February 5 to February 6, 2019 – Arielle Jacobs & Adam Jacobs
- February 7 to February 8, 2019 – Heidi Blickenstaff & Gavin Lee
- February 9, 2019 – Arielle Jacobs & Adam Jacobs
- February 10, 2019 – Heidi Blickenstaff & Gavin Lee
- February 11 to February 12, 2019 – Ashley Brown & Josh Strickland
- February 13 to February 14, 2019 – Kissy Simmons & Alton Fitzgerald White
- February 15 to February 16, 2019 – Ashley Brown & Josh Strickland
- February 17 to February 18, 2019 – Kissy Simmons & Alton Fitzgerald White
- February 19 to February 20, 2019 – Ashley Brown & Josh Strickland
- February 21 to February 22, 2019 – Kissy Simmons & Alton Fitzgerald White
- February 23, 2019 – Ashley Brown & Josh Strickland
- February 24, 2019 – Kissy Simmons & Alton Fitzgerald White
- February 25, 2019 – Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons, Alton Fitzgerald White
This is one of Positively Osceola’s favorite festivals that we look forward to each year. Positively Osceola believes in and supports the arts. The arts are about experiencing something new and expanding one’s understanding of how a story is told through a masterpiece, food, dance, a song and so much more.
Art is a universal language that transcends borders and unifies the world. Without art, the world would be a dull place without wonder, joy and hope. So help us support the arts by supporting this fantastic festival at Epcot in Orlando!
