EPCOT International Festival of the Arts: the Culinary Arts Opening Day

Posted by: Tricia January 14, 2022 Comments Off on EPCOT International Festival of the Arts: the Culinary Arts Opening Day

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2022 passport resting on gravel, framed by vibrant rainbow borders and featuring Figment holding a paintbrush—capturing the festive energy and creative excitement that kicks off the park’s Culinary Arts celebration on Opening Day.

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The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is underway! It will run daily through February 21, and it is included in your Theme Park admission.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts greets guests with a vibrant rainbow arch and festival sign, surrounded by bright floral displays that set the scene for Opening Day’s celebration of creativity in visual and culinary arts.

Credit: Tricia Kennedy

Food is a large part of any of the festivals at EPCOT, and Festival of the Arts is no exception. It might not be as food-focused as the Flower & Garden and Food & Wine festivals are, but there are still plenty of tasty treats to purchase.

The food kiosks at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts are called Food Studios, and they feature creative names that fit right in with the festival’s theme. A word of warning, some of these dishes almost look too good to eat!

Related: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts: the Visual Arts

Guests line up under the sunshine at EPCOT’s El Artista Hambriento food booth, excited to taste Culinary Arts specialties during the International Festival of the Arts opening day.

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When you arrive at EPCOT, pick up a Festival Passport. That will help you to find which Food Studios are where. The menus are also listed.

There is a diverse selection of dishes that you can purchase this year. You can order Beef Wellington, Deconstructed BLT, Chicken Kushiage, Plant-based Bratwurst, and many other delicious savory choices.

The sweet dishes are works of art in their own right. Passion Fruit Mousse with Dragon Fruit Jam, Moelleux aux Noisettes et Chocolats Valrhona, and Taco de Chocolate are just a few of the selections. The “pop”ular Pop’t Art is back at Pop Eats.

There are extra beverages at the Food Studios as well. You can purchase creative alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, as well as international beers and wines.

Related: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts: the Performing Arts

Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine is back this year as well. Purchase five specific colorful dishes and have your Passport marked at each Food Studio. When you’ve bought all five, you will receive a sixth treat for free.

There is one final way that you can experience both the culinary and performance arts. Reserve a Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal and then be able to watch the show without waiting in the standby line.

These are just a few of the examples of the culinary arts at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. If you haven’t experienced this festival yet, make this your year.