Artful Photo Ops Return to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2023. If you want to feel part of the artwork during the Festival of the Arts, you can step inside the stand in pictures. These life-sized recreations of famous artworks are located around the World Showcase in Epcot.
Art and foodie lovers, mark your calendars! The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns Jan. 13 and runs through Feb. 20, 2023, at the Walt Disney World Resort. The festival is a global celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts where guests can find inspiration and discover their own creativity in fun ways across the park.
Construction Walls are Down in EPCOT Near Guest Relations. Kinda. The hard green walls that have been up since the construction of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind have been removed and replaced with soft green meshing. This means that the work on the walkway and landscaping is almost complete and we should see this walkway reopen soon.
The walkway makes it quicker and easier to get to the World Discovery neighborhood, alleviating the walk up to Creation Shop and making the left. You can see the hard walls that use to be up in the image below. Compared to the new green mesh.
Figment Paint by Numbers Returning to EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Yesterday started the Festival season for Epcot, for 2023 because does festival season ever really end? Art and foodie lovers, mark your calendars! The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns on Jan. 13 and runs through Feb. 20, 2023, at the Walt Disney World Resort. The festival is a global celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts where guests can find inspiration and discover their own creativity in fun ways across the park.
We got to add our 6 squares of paint to the returning Expression Section: A Paint-by-Numbers Mural, which will feature a new large-scale mural each week. You can see the 4 different versions for this week below. A Warhol like Figment Face, The World Showcase, The Land Pavilion, and Spaceship Earth.
Leave your creative mark on a larger-than-life wall mural.
Visit the Expression Section booth to pick up paint, a brush, and your assigned number. Then, paint a few squares of our massive mural that correspond with your paint color—from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
Watch in awe as the wall fills with color—to eventually reveal a beautiful mural.
This experience is subject to change or cancellation due to weather.
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Photos: Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt
Figment’s Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt has returned to Epcot for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Guests can purchase a scavenger hunt map for $9.99 (plus tax) and hunt for special artwork throughout World Showcase.
Each of the 11 countries has a painting with Figment hidden (or not so hidden) in it. Once the scavenger hunt is completed, guests can receive a prize!
The map is in the shape of a painter’s palette. The front shows World Showcase and each country has an empty frame. On the back are stickers of famous paintings. As you see these reimagined paintings throughout World Showcase, you place the sticker on the corresponding country.
Some of the paintings can be harder to find than others. While some can be easily seen in shop windows, others require you to go into the stores to find them.
Figment’s Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt is a lot of fun for the whole family! Once you complete the hunt, you can get a prize! This year the prizes are figurines you can paint yourself. There are 4 different characters for you to choose from; Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Figment.
What do you think? Is this a scavenger hunt you’d like to participate in?
If you’d like to visit Epcot during the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, contact me today! I am the preferred travel partner with Chip & Co and my services are complimentary.
The Orlando airport was recently named the worst airport in the United States due to its delays. The information and data used to determine which airports had the most delays came from the Bureau of Transportations Statistics.
The Orlando International Airport got the number 1 spot for most delays with 28.24% of 108,330 flights delayed in 2022. Three other Florida airports were also in the top 5. Fort-Lauderdale-Hollywood International was in third, Tampa International came in fourth, and Miami International came in fifth.
The airport that was named the best in America was the Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah.
Have you ever had to deal with flight delays at the Orlando airport?
If you’d like to start planning your next Orlando vacation, contact me today! I am the preferred travel partner with Chip & Co and my services are complimentary.
Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company presents four fun new beverages in celebration of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts. The festival kicks off today and will run from Jan 13th through February 20th.
The festival celebrates the visual arts, performing arts, and culinary arts. Various food booths, art demonstrations, and performances will be happening all around the park.
For a limited time during the festival celebration only you can try Joffrey’s four new beverages Magenta Frost, Amber Frost, Cerulean Frost, and Jade Frost. Each one is located at a different Joffrey’s location within the park.
Amber Frost
Near Mission: SPACE
Amber Frost:
An artistic orange-tastic blend of Frozen Lemon Ice, a splash of Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade, Blood Orange, and Orange Popping Boba Pearls
One hundred black students and teens from across the country have been chosen to be a part of this year’s Dreamers Academy. Among those students, a budding artist, an aspiring neurosurgeon, and a creative storyteller are among the group of young people on their way to this annual event, aimed at broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for underrepresented communities across America.
This event will take place at Walt Disney World Resort March 23-26 and will be the Dreamer Academy’s 16th annual event.
Mickey Mouse, Disney executives, and international recording star Kelly Rowland surprised one of the students with the news of her selection live on national TV from her school in Newark, N. J. Afterwards, the names of the entire Class of 2023 were displayed on a Times Square billboard.
Kelly Rowland is a four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and television executive producer, served last year as the program’s ambassador and as an advocate for the students. She shared personal insights, drawing from her own unique experience as a pre-teen performer, then as a teenager in one of the best-selling female groups of all time, Destiny’s Child.
“We’re ready to welcome another outstanding group of teens from across the country for our 16th year!” said Tracey Powell, Disney Signature Experiences vice president, and Disney Dreamers Academy executive champion. “They are going to have the experience of a lifetime, setting them on a journey to go out and achieve their dreams, just like the classes who came before them.”
The program which has been around since 2008 has honored over 1,500 students across the country since its inception with the goal of inspiring and encouraging them in their goals to pursue their dreams.
Disney Dreamers are selected from thousands of applicants who answer essay questions about their personal stories and dreams for the future. The students and a parent or guardian enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for the four-day event.
Once students arrive they get to experience immersive, career-oriented workshops that explore a wide range of career disciplines while also learning essential skills, such as effective communication techniques, leadership, and networking strategies.
What a huge excitement these young students must feel after getting chosen for such an amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! I think it’s so important to encourage young people to reach for the stars. The lessons and experiences they experience at the Dreamers Academy will have a huge impact on them I am sure.
To see more check out our link below:
Applications are closed for this year but you can keep your eyes peeled on their website for open applications for the 2024 submissions sometime in the fall. Do you know any young goal-oriented students that would be perfect for this program?
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Phineas and Ferb are Coming Back with New Episodes on Disney +. Ferb, I know what we are going to do today! Rejoice in the news just released from Disney + and Dan Povenmire that new episodes of Phineas and Ferb are coming. In fact, 40 new episodes are coming!
When I ask you the question What is the end of a shoelace called? I guarantee you that if you are between the ages of 16 and 50, you would answer A-G-L-E-T. you probably just sang that also. Phineas and Ferb and the others like Dr. Doofensmirtz, Baljeet, Buford, Isabella Garcia-Shapiro, and the boys’ sister Candace will be coming back with new summer hijinx.
Hey, where’s Perry? of course we can’t forget the green secret agent platypus. Are you excited about the show’s return? I am sure you can tell we are huge fans and we are delighted by this news today.
Check out the announcement below from both Disney + and Dan.
Dan Povenmire, co-creator and executive producer of the global super-hit “Phineas and Ferb,” has entered into a new overall deal with Disney Branded Television which includes production of 40 all-new episodes of “Phineas and Ferb,” a second season renewal of the animated superhero series “Hamster & Gretel” and the development of live-action projects.
“Phineas and Ferb” is a five-time Emmy Award-winner and the most successful animated series for Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 in Disney Television Animation history. Since its premiere, “Hamster & Gretel” ties as the #1 cable series among Kids age 6-11 delivery.
The announcement was made today during a presentation at the Television Critics Association press tour by Ayo Davis, president, of Disney Branded Television.
Davis said, ” Dan is renowned for his ability to create universally beloved stories and characters with both heart and humor,” said Davis. “We couldn’t be happier to continue our collaboration with him and bring back the iconic ‘Phineas and Ferb’ in a big way.”
Meredith Roberts, executive vice president, Animation, at Disney Branded Television, added, “Dan is a true mastermind, and his brilliant brand of storytelling has always been infused with a kind-spirited and optimistic sense of humor which continues to strike a perfect chord with audiences the world over. On behalf of everyone at Disney Television Animation, we’re so pleased to continue our association with Dan and his inspiring creative team ― visionary producers, writers, animators, song composers, and directors who have entertained and connected with generations of viewers.”
Povenmire said, “It has been the greatest pleasure of my career to see how an entire generation of kids and parents have embraced the characters and the humor of ‘Phineas and Ferb.’ I’m eagerly looking forward to diving back into the show for them and for a whole new generation.”
Povenmire created and executive-produced the Disney+ animated adventure movie “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe” for which he also was supervising director, and Disney Channel’s animated series “Milo Murphy’s Law,” which earned three Emmy Award nominations. His most recent creation, the animated series Disney’s “Hamster & Gretel,” will receive a second season order, and he will continue as its executive producer.
Over his career, his series has received 14 Emmy Award nominations in multiple categories, including Voiceover and Songwriting. “Phineas and Ferb” account for 10 of those nominations and five Emmy Award wins and has been critically acclaimed as a program the whole family can laugh at, one that applauds inventiveness and resourcefulness and offers up clever music and lyrics.
Known for fully celebrating the art form of animation and its visual, energetic, and physical storytelling, “Phineas and Ferb” was Disney Television Animation’s first “creator-driven” animated series. Throughout its production run, Povenmire’s original vision remained intact and faithfully interpreted through his and his creative partner Jeff “Swampy” Marsh’s creative minds.
Povenmire wrote and co-wrote some 500 songs for “Phineas and Ferb,” “Milo Murphy’s Law” and “Hamster & Gretel,” many of which have become Gen Z favorites and continue to trend on TikTok and other social media platforms where he has built a worldwide fan base, known for also providing the voice of the popular “Phineas and Ferb” character Dr. Heinz Doofenschmirtz.
“Phineas and Ferb” depicts two resourceful stepbrothers who conquer boredom and make every day of summer vacation count, often to the chagrin of their sister Candace. It premiered officially in January 2008 and became television’s #1 animated TV series of 2009 among Tweens 9-14 and built to #1 among both Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 for 2011, along with the franchise’s first of two television movies it inspired, “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension,” ranking in TV’s Top 2 movies for 2011. The series was a global franchise for Disney, a first for a Disney Channel animated property for older kids. By 2012, its popularity burgeoned with a live touring show and junior novels, with extensions across every consumer products category, including apparel, toys, video games, food, health and beauty.
With over 25 years of experience in directing, storyboarding and writing, Povenmire has worked on multiple critically acclaimed animated series, including “Family Guy,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “The Simpsons,” “Rocko’s Modern Life” and “Hey Arnold!”
He was born in California and raised in Mobile, Alabama. He studied cinema at the University of Southern California.
New Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Minnie Mouse Bag And Jacket At Epcot!
We recently spotted Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary merchandise at Epcot! We found a new Minnie Mouse bag and a Minnie Mouse rain jacket in chick black and red, orange and hot pink colors.
The handbag is super chic with a black faux leather design and Minnie Mouse in a stylish outfit artwork on one side and a little “Minnie Paris” logo on the bottom corner. The handle is wrapped in red, pink and white ribbon with the word “Paris” at the bottom, perfect for pop of color.
The rain poncho can be completely folded up into a compact pouch to take it with you anywhere you go. The design is black with a red, orange, pink and white polka dot and Minnie Mouse all over pattern and a big “Minnie Paris” logo in the middle.
Definitely a different collection from the first Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary merchandise that was all purple and sparkly. Which one do you like the most? Let us know!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Loungefly Backpack Spotted At Hollywood Studios!
All we need next time we visit Hollywood Studios are some backstage passes and this Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Loungefly Backpack! We found it at Rock Around The Shop at the exit of the attraction for $85.
It features a heart shaped front pocket with the Rock n Roller Coaster logo and wings coming out of the sides. At the bottom it features red roses embroidery plus silver studs details all around.
You can take a closer look at this backpack in our Instagram post:
If you look inside the guide map you will see just a yellow orb where the Play Pavilion was expected to be in the old Wonders of Life building.
PLAY! Pavilion at EPCOT’s World Discovery, which was originally scheduled set to open in 2021. However, it was delayed to 2022, as part of the park’s 40th-anniversary celebration then it was put on the back burner back when they announced that the Mary Poppins Attraction was put on hold for now.
I guess EPCOT doesn’t know what they plan on doing with the old Wonders of Life Building. If you ask me they need to turn it into a Festival Center again for the various Festivals in EPCOT. I miss when you could see various celebrities, do special tastings, and even pick up Festival related Merchandise.
What do you think about Play Pavilion Missing from New EPCOT Guide Maps? Do you think they are ever going to do anything with that area?
