Disney's Global Celebration of the Arts Honors Star Wars, X-Men '97, and More
Discover Disney's Underrated Delight: The International Festival of the Arts at Epcot
The International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World's Epcot is often overlooked, but it's a must-visit during the off-season. Not only is it less crowded and easier on your wallet, but it offers a fantastic array of art galleries. If you're a film art print enthusiast, this event is your chance to snag some officially licensed pieces early.
Here's a round-up of our favorite art releases this year. Some of these pieces will be available across Walt Disney World resorts, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Cruises. However, some are exclusive to the festival, like the intriguing "Skeleton Crew" Neel piece. And yes, Star Wars fans, you'll find plenty of prints featuring your beloved characters.
Other fandoms represented include Marvel Studios' X-Men '97, Frozen, Disney Princess, and Kingdom Hearts. Artists will be in attendance for signings on select dates.
For those on the West Coast, don't fret. Some of the art will also be unveiled during the Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure. Plus, some featured artists will be there for signings as well.
Festival Highlights
Star Wars – "Tiny Wookie, Big Dreams" by Kristin Tercek
Kingdom Hearts – “My Friends Are My Power” by Morgan Ditta
The Muppets by David Buckley
Beauty and the Beast – “Love Breaks the Spell” by Dylan Bonner
Disney Experiences World of Color – “Carousel of Color” by Ryan Riller
X-Men ’97 – “Tolerance Is Extinction” by Al Abbazia
Aladdin – “The Genie of the Lamp” by Jerrod Maruyama
Alice in Wonderland – “A Very Curious Dream” by Ashley Taylor
Moana – “You Know Who You Are” by Jason Ratner
Fantasia – “Bossing Around” by Tim Rogerson
Cinderella – “All Aglow” by Steven Thompson
Star Wars: The Mandalorian – “Grogu’s Treats” by Martin Hsu
A Goofy Movie – “Summer Dreaming” by Yesenia Moises
Frozen – “A Flurry of Love” by Ann Shen
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – “Neel” by Tricia Buchanan-Benson
Disney Experiences – “Pirates of the Caribbean” by Dave Perillo
"Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" – by JC Richard
Cinderella – “Enchanted Glass – Cinderella Castle” by Fenway Fan
Mulan – “Reflection” by Josey Tsao
The Princess and the Frog – “You Complete My Dream” by Eunjung June Kim
Beauty and the Beast – “Beauty Is Found Within” by Eric Tan
The Lion King – “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” by Maria Stuckey
Winnie the Pooh – “Christopher Robin and Friends” by Joey Chou
The 2025 International Festival of the Arts at Epcot is ongoing, offering a unique blend of culinary, performing, and visual arts. Don't miss out! Get your tickets here.
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At the festival, you can also expect exclusive artwork from popular franchises like Star Wars, featuring pieces like "Grogu's Treats" by Martin Hsu. The future of art at Epcot seems promising, with the 2025 International Festival of the Arts already underway. For the latest news on Marvel, Star Wars, and more, visit io9.