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Epcot Festival of the Arts 2023 Food Review

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The Epcot International Festival of the Arts offers amazing art collectibles, but more importantly, it offers a delicious bounty of culinary sensations and delights in its many dining venues. From traditional snacks to artistic masterpieces, guests can sample creations from Disney’s own chefs and mixologists as well as world-renowned artists. With so many delectable bites, it’s impossible to go wrong!

Entrance to Epcot's Festival of the Arts at Disney World.

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What is the EPCOT Festival of the Arts?

The Epcot’s Festival of the Arts is an annual celebration of visual arts, musical acts, culinary arts and a lineup of concert performances held at Walt Disney World Resort every year from late January to mid-February.

It is a fabulous way for art lovers to explore the world’s greatest masterpieces and try new food culinary creations all in one place through the festival’s full array of offerings!

When is EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2023?

The Epcot Festival of the Arts will take place from January 13th to February 20th, 2023.

Entrance to Epcot's Festival of the Arts at Disney World.

What You’ll Need

EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2023 Food Guide & Menus

Below you will find the menus for each of the Festival of the Arts food studios. I was able to sample many of the items and will review what I tried at the end of this article. You can also find this food guide in the My Disney Experience App.

Epcot Festival of the Arts food guide book in front of Spaceship Earth at Epcot.
Festival of the Arts Food Guide

The Artist’s Table – American Adventure Pavilion

Food

  • Three-Meat Meatloaf with “Peas and Carrots”: Green Pea Pudding, Carrot Ketchup, Shaved Carrot Salad and Snap Peas 
  • Duck and Dumplings: Smoked Duck Breast, Ricotta Dumplings, Petite Vegetables and Duck Jus
  • Hummingbird Cake: Banana Cake with Pineapple, Coconut, Pecans and Cream Cheese Frosting with Banana Sorbet

Beverages

  • Sipping Chocolate Flight: White, Milk and Dark Chocolate (nonalcoholic)
  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale, Kansas City, MO 
  • Parish Brewing Co. South Coast Session Amber Ale, Broussard, LA
  • Brewery Ommegang Three Philosophers Belgian Quad, Cooperstown, NY
  • Lange Estate Winery Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 
  • Symphony in Chocolate Flight: Mozart Chocolate Liqueurs paired with Sipping Chocolates
  • Beer Flight

The Craftsman’s Courtyard – Near Creations Shop

Food

  • Beef Wellington: Mushroom Duxelles, Prosciutto and Puff Pastry with Red Wine Demi-Glace and Baby Vegetables
  • Cast Iron-Roasted P.E.I. Mussels with Sautéed Tomatoes, Garlic and Fresh Herbs

Beverages

  • BrewDog Jet Black Heart Nitro Oatmeal Stout, Columbus, OH 
  • Cold Fashion Coffee Cocktail

Deco Delights Food Studio – Near Port of Entry

Food

  • Dulce Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Crémeux and Dark Chocolate Truffle
  • Decadent Valrhona Chocolate with Dark Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Brownie and Cassis Mousse
  • Orange Mousse with Lemon Cake and Raspberry Meringues (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)

Beverages

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Strawberry Blonde Nitro, St. Petersburg, FL 
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Vanilla Porter, Tampa, FL 
  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Milk Stout, Titusville, FL 
  • Espresso Martini featuring Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka
  • Neapolitan Beer Flight
The Deconstructed Dish at Epcot's Festival of the Arts.
Deconstructed Dish

The Deconstructed Dish – Near Port of Entry

Food

  • Deconstructed BLT: Pork Belly, Soft-Poached Egg, Onion Bread Pudding, Watercress Espuma and Tomato Jam
  • Deconstructed French Onion Soup: Beef Broth Ravioli, Gruyère Cream, Onion Bread Pudding and Onion Textures 
  • Deconstructed Key Lime Pie: Flexible Key Lime Curd, “Key Lime” Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake and Meringues (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)

Beverages

  • Deconstructed Apple Pie à la Mode: Apple-Cinnamon Gelato, Cinnamon Apple Cider, Apple Pie Filling and Streusel (nonalcoholic)
  • Wicked Weed Brewing Blank Canvas Belgian Blonde Whitbeer, Asheville, NC
Mexico Pavilion at Epcot.
Mexico Pavilion

El Artista Hambriento – Mexican Pavilion

Food

  • Carne Asada: Chipotle-Marinated Beef Sirloin, Sweet Potato Purée and Crispy-Fried Onions
  • Huarache de Champiñones: Guajillo Chile and Corn Masa Huarache with Pinto Beans, Oyster Mushrooms, Nopales, Queso Fresco and Pea Tendrils 
  • Flan de Coco: Coconut Flan, Guava Sauce and Whipped Cream (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

  • Mexican Craft Beer: Cielito Lindo Artisanal Mexican Craft Beer
  • Bombon Margarita “Marshmallow”: Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, Marshmallow Cordial, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar and a hint of Coffee and Elderflower served with a Toasted Marshmallow
  • Las Californias: Tromba Blanco Tequila, Strawberry-Lime Purée and Las Californias Citrus Mexican Gin

Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey – Little Sparks of Magic

Food

  • Fruit Pizza: Watermelon, Compressed Cantaloupe, Berries and Berry Balsamic (plant-based) (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Pop’t Art: Sugar Cookie with Blueberry Filling (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
  • Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried SKITTLES® bite-sized candies 
  • Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn

Beverages

  • Grape Smoothie with freeze-dried SKITTLES bite-sized candies (nonalcoholic)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Black Cherry Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Blood Orange Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Passion Fruit Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Rainbow Cider Flight 
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Green with Envy Blonde Ale, Tampa, FL
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Blue Butterfly Lager, Tampa, FL
  • Urban Artifact The Gadget Raspberry & Blackberry Midwest Fruit Tart, Cincinnati, OH
  • Beer Flight
Figment's Inspiration Station at Epcot's Festival of the Arts.
Figment’s Inspiration Station

Goshiki – Japan Pavilion

Food

Beverages

  • Sui Sui Watercolor Lager
  • Masu Sake in a Traditional Personalized Wooden Cup 
  • Purple Yuzu Sake Lemonade: Sake Cocktail infused with Butterfly Pea Flower and Yuzu Lemonade

Gourmet Landscapes – Canada Pavilion

Food

  • Blood Orange-Braised Beet Tartare with Mustard Vinaigrette, Pickled Clamshell Mushrooms and Golden Beets (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item) (plant-based) (gluten/wheat-friendly)  
  • Roasted Bone Marrow with Onion Marmalade, Pickled Mushrooms and Petite Lettuce
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction

Beverages

  • Whole Hog Brewery Raspberry Chéret Double Radler, Stevens Point, WI
  • Schlumberger Cuvée Klimt Brut, Austria 
  • The Meeker Vineyard Winemaker’s Handprint Merlot, Sonoma County, CA
  • Frozen Rusty Nail Cocktail
Entrance to Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot.

L’Art de la Cuisine Française – France Pavilion near Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Food

  • Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-Made Bread Bowl
  • Croissant à la Truffle Noir d’Hiver: Black Winter Truffle Croissant
  • Mille-Feuille de Betteraves aux Herbes et Noix de Cajoux: Plant-Based Napoleon with Beets, Cashew-Herb Filling, Pepper-Pine Nut Sauce and Balsamic Vinegar Caviar (plant-based) 
  • Moelleux aux Noisettes et Chocolats Valrhona: Molten Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake with Pure Origin Valrhona Chocolates and Passion Fruit-Mango Sauce

Beverages

  • Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange and Grape Juices with Lemon-Lime Foam 
  • Charles Lafitte, Brut Rosé Prestige, Méthode Traditionnelle Champenoise, French Rosé Sparkling Wine 
  • Domaine Raphael Sallet, Macon-Uchizy Les Maranches 2020, Chardonnay from Maconnais, Burgundy
  • Cîroc Sunset Citrus Vodka Spritz

L’Arte di Mangiare – Italy Pavilion

Food

  • Mozzarella Fritta: Flash-Fried Breaded Fresh Mozzarella with Artist Palette Condiments
  • Ravioli ai Funghi, Perle Tartufate: Wild Mushroom-Stuffed Pasta with Truffle Butter and Truffle Pearls
  • Budino al Cioccolato: Chocolate Pudding with Colorful Chocolate Décor

Beverages

  • Peroni Pilsner 
  • Chianti 
  • Prosecco 
  • Italian Sangria Red or White
  • Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello
  • Amaretto Bellini: DISARONNO Originale Liqueur, White Peach Purée and Prosecco
L'Arte di Mangiare near Italy Pavilion at Epcot.

Moderne – Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet

Food

  • Compressed Watermelon Tataki with Pickled Watermelon Rind, Yuzu Pearls, Watermelon Foam and Wasabi (plant-based)
  • Angry Crab: Whole Crispy Soft-Shell Crab with Green Papaya Salad, Mango-Sriracha Fluid Gel, Coconut-Lime Foam with Pomegranate and Mango Crush Pearls 
  • Pan-Seared Scallops with Vanilla-Butternut Squash Purée, Brown Butter Cauliflower Purée and Lime Foam (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item) 
  • The Tropics: Lilikoi Mousse, Guava Cake, Coconut Crémeux, Compressed Pineapple and Mango Gel

Beverages

  • Watermelon Mary featuring Boyd and Blair Potato Vodka
  • J. Lohr Riesling, Monterey, CA
The Painted Panda at Epcot.

The Painted Panda – China Pavilion

Food

  • General Tso’s Chicken Shumai
  • Char Siu Pork Bun

Beverages

  • “Panda” Bubble Milk Tea with Black Tea, Milk, Chocolate and Tapioca Boba Pearls (nonalcoholic)
  • Lucky Foo Pale Ale
  • Silk Road Hard Lemonade with Smirnoff Vodka, Lavender-Coconut Syrup and Lemonade
  • Sea Butterfly: Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Cocktail with Smirnoff Vodka, Light Rum, Lychee Syrup and Magic Boba Pearls

Pastoral Palate – Germany Pavilion

Food

  • Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic 
  • Wild Boar Cassoulet with Duck Confit, Ham Hock and Wild Boar Sausage
  • Black Forest Cake: Chocolate Mousse with Morello Cherries and Chantilly Cream

Beverages

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Rosé Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Rosé Blonde Ale, Tampa, FL
  • Frozen Rosé 
  • A Play on Rosé Flight
  • Marietta Old Vine Rosé, CA

Pop Eats – Near Port of Entry

Food

  • Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese 
  • Tomato Soup with Pimento Cheese, Bacon and Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese
  • Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Belgian Chocolate (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)

Beverages

  • Brooklyn Brewery Pulp Art Hazy IPA, Brooklyn, NY 
  • Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuveé Mousseux with Boba Pearls
Silk Road Hard Lemonade with Smirnoff Vodka, Lavender-Coconut Syrup and Lemonade from Epcot's Festival of the Arts.
Silk Road Hard Lemonade with Smirnoff Vodka, Lavender-Coconut Syrup and Lemonade

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – Morocco Pavilion

Food

  • Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli
  • – Chermoula Chicken (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • – Moroccan-spiced Lamb (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Stone-Baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Chermoula and Zhoug Dips
  • Carrots Three Ways: Chermoula-Spiced Grilled Carrots, Pickled Carrots and Carrot Ginger Purée (plant-based) (gluten/wheat-friendly) 
  • House-Made Crispy Almond Phyllo Pockets with White Chocolate Pomegranate and Milk Chocolate Orange

Beverages

  • Chai Tea Mint Sparkler: Twinings® Chai Tea with Sprite® (nonalcoholic)
  • Stem Ciders Flockstar Hard Cider, Denver, CO
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Mule de Pomme: Pomegranate, Ginger and Lime Hard Cider, Armada, MI
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Chai Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Chai Tea Mint Mimosa: Twinings Chai Tea with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Mint
  • Cider Flight

Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina – Between Morocco Pavilion and France Pavilion

Food

  • Chorizo and Potato Empanada with Turmeric Aïoli and Annatto Aïoli (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)
  • Spicy Ajiaco Soup with Guajillo and Árbol Chili-Spiced Chicken, Potato, Avocado, Corn and Crème Fraîche (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Passion Fruit Mousse with Dragon Fruit Jam (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverage Items

  • Coconut and Passion Fruit Smoothie (nonalcoholic) 
  • Frozen Piña Colada 
  • Passion Fruit Daiquiri

Refreshment Port – Showcase Plaza

  • Gnocchi Poutine with Red Wine-Braised Beef, Cheese Curds, Basil and Burrata
  • Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
  • Blood Orange Cosmo: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with Blood Orange, Cranberry and Lime
  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Quirk Blueberry Lemon and Lavender Hard Seltzer, Kansas City, MO
A banner for Festival of the Arts at Epcot.

Refreshment Outpost – Between the China Pavilion and Germany Pavilion

  • Plant-Based Bratwurst with Spicy Turmeric Aïoli, Coffee Barbecue Jackfruit and Slaw (plant-based)
  • Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
  • Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Berries & Cream Sour Berliner, Orlando, FL
  • Left Hand Brewing Co. Wook Bait IPA, Longmont, CO
  • Central 28 Beer Company Wall Art Brown Ale, DeBary, FL

Funnel Cake – Between the American Adventure Pavilion and Japan Pavilion

  • Mocha Funnel Cake: Mini Funnel Cake with Cappuccino Ice Cream topped with Chocolate Whipped Cream and M&M’s® chocolate candies

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

World Discovery Location – Near Mission: SPACE

  • Amber Frost: An artistic blend of Frozen Lemon Ice, a splash of Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade, Blood Orange and Orange Popping Boba Pearls
  • Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka
Spaceship Earth lit up at Epcot at Walt Disney World.
Spaceship Earth

Location Near Canada Pavilion

  • Magenta Frost: An artistic blend of Frozen Lemon Ice, a splash of Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, Dragon Fruit, and Dragon Fruit Popping Boba Pearls 
  • Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka

Location in Showcase Plaza – Near Disney Traders

  • Jade Frost: An artistic blend of Frozen Lemon Ice, a splash of Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, Green Apple and Green Apple Popping Boba Pearls 
  • Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka

The American Adventure

  • Cerulean Frost: An artistic blend of Frozen Lemon Ice, a splash of Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, Blue Raspberry, and Blueberry Popping Boba Pearls
  • Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka

Festival of the Arts Food Reviews

While it was not possible for me to try everything on this list, I was able to sample quite a few food items. Here are my reviews of what I tried.

Deconstructed Key Lime Pie (The Deconstructed Dish)

Flexible Key Lime Curd, “Key Lime” Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake and Meringues

My Review: All of the elements of this dessert were delicious. I think I prefer standard key lime pie better. 8/10

Deconstructed Key Lime Pie from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Deconstructed Key Lime Pie

Deconstructed Apple Pie à la Mode (The Deconstructed Dish)

Apple-Cinnamon Gelato, Cinnamon Apple Cider, Apple Pie Filling and Streusel (nonalcoholic)

My Review: This drink was like an apple pie float with gelato on the bottom, topped with sparkling apple cider and topped with streusel. I would say that it was good, but not great. The apple cider made the gelato freeze too much on top creating ice crystals which took away from the experience of eating it. 7/10

Deconstructed Apple Pie à la Mode from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Deconstructed Apple Pie à la Mode

Pop’t Art (Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey)

Sugar Cookie with Blueberry Filling (Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine item)

My Review: I actually liked this cookie a lot. It reminded me of the pop tarts from Woody’s Lunch Box at Hollywood Studios, but better. 9/10

Pop’t Art (Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey) from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Pop’t Art (Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey)

Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried SKITTLES® bite-sized candies (Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey)

My Review: This cake was good! The freeze-dried Skittles added delicious colorful treats to decorate the cake, but as far as the flavor and texture of the cake, it was delicious! 9/10

Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried SKITTLES® bite-sized candies from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried SKITTLES® bite-sized candies

Grape Smoothie with freeze-dried SKITTLES bite-sized candies (nonalcoholic) (Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey)

My Review: This was such a cute drink and came in the cutest cup featuring Figment, on of the beloved Disney characters. The flavor was good and not overly sweet. 8/10

Grape Smoothie with freeze-dried SKITTLES bite-sized candies from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Grape Smoothie with freeze-dried SKITTLES bite-sized candies

Rainbow Katsu Sando (Goshiki)

Pork Cutlet Sandwich with Tangy Tonkatsu Sauce and Cabbage in Rainbow Sweet Bread 

My Review: This sandwich was great! Especially with the cabbage. I would definitely get it again. 8/10

Rainbow Katsu Sando from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Rainbow Katsu Sando

Sushi Donut (Goshiki)

Donut-Shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Cucumber and Sesame Seed over a decorated plate of Wasabi Aïoli, Sriracha Aïoli and Eel Sauce

My Review: This was another item that was good, but not great. 7/10

Sushi Donut from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Sushi Donut

Ichigo Daifuku (Goshiki)

Mixed Beery Mochi, Sweet Azuki Bean Paste and Mascarpone

My Review: This Mochi was ok, but I am used to ice cream Mochi, so this wasn’t my favorite. 6/10

Ichigo Daifuku from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Ichigo Daifuku

Mozzarella Fritta (L’Arte di Mangiare)

Flash-Fried Breaded Fresh Mozzarella with Artist Palette Condiments

My Review: I was excited for this one, but once again, I wasn’t blown away. It was basically a flat mozzarella stick. The variety of sauces was fun though. 7/10

Mozzarella Fritta from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Mozzarella Fritta

General Tso’s Chicken Shumai (The Painted Panda)

My Review: This was an interesting combination, but it worked. I liked the flavor and texture. 8/10

General Tso’s Chicken Shumai from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
General Tso’s Chicken Shumai

Char Siu Pork Bun (The Painted Panda)

My Review: Another win from the Painted Panda. I thought the pork was very flavorful and delicious paired with the bun. 8/10

Char Siu Pork Bun from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Char Siu Pork Bun

Gnocchi Poutine with Red Wine-Braised Beef, Cheese Curds, Basil and Burrata (Refreshment Port)

My Review: This dish is one of the famous comfort foods and had so much potential, but sadly was not very good. The biggest problem was the gnocchi. It was so dry! I think if it had been more moist, this item could have been amazing. 6/10

Gnocchi Poutine with Red Wine-Braised Beef, Cheese Curds, Basil and Burrata from Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Gnocchi Poutine with Red Wine-Braised Beef, Cheese Curds, Basil and Burrata

Frequently Asked Questions About the Epcot Festival of the Arts

What is the Epcot Festival of the Arts?

The Epcot Festival of the Arts is an annual festival at the Walt Disney World Resort’s Epcot theme park in Florida. The festival celebrates visual, culinary, and performing arts with a variety of activities, demonstrations, food booths and entertainment offerings.

When does the festival take place?

The Epcot Festival of the Arts typically takes place in January and February each year.

How can I purchase tickets for the event?

Valid theme park admission and theme park reservations for Epcot are required to experience the Festival of the Arts. I recommend purchasing tickets from my travel partner, Get Away Today for the best price.

What kind of activities and experiences will I find at this festival?

At the Festival of the Arts, you can find everything from art galleries and demonstrations to classic Disney character topiaries and stunning floral displays. You’ll also find an array of food booths featuring cuisine inspired by international cultures. There will be plenty of entertainment options, such as live music performances, Disney on Broadway concerts, interactive workshops and more.

Are there any special menus available during the festival?

Yes! The festival features several special menus, including the popular food booths. Each booth has its own unique menu featuring creative and unique dishes that are inspired by art.

Are there any exclusive merchandise opportunities available?

Yes, there are several exclusive festival merchandise opportunities available during the festival. You can find everything from apparel and accessories to collectibles and souvenirs.

Is the event wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Epcot Festival of the Arts is wheelchair accessible and provides assistance for guests with disabilities.

Final Thoughts

The Epcot Festival of the Arts is a great way to experience art, culture and entertainment in a fun and exciting setting. With food festival booths, art galleries, performances, character topiaries and more, there’s something for everyone at this event. Be sure to check it out for yourself!

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