The International Festival of the Arts at Epcot is Walt Disney World’s most underrated festival. It takes place during the off-season when it’s relatively less expensive to visit, and it features a walkable array of art galleries to use up that money you’re saving. If you’re a film art print nerd, the event offers a great way to get your hands on some officially licensed pieces first.
Here’s a round-up of our favorite releases from this year’s festival. These debuts include a selection of art that will be available resort-wide at Walt Disney World, as well as at the Disneyland Resort and on Disney Cruises. However, some art is exclusive to the event with originals painted and sold on-site, like this Skeleton Crew Neel piece—though Star Wars fans need not worry, there are lots of other prints featuring iconic characters from the franchise. Among other featured fandoms you’ll also find pieces inspired by Marvel Studios’ X-Men ’97, Frozen, Disney Princess art, and even Kingdom Hearts. Artists will be on hand on select dates for signings as well.
West Coast folks who can’t make it over to the Epcot fest, fret not. Some of the art will also drop during the Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure. Additionally, some of the featured artists will hold signings there too.
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
Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts is ongoing at Walt Disney World through February 24; get tickets here.
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