Epcot to Blend Food & Art at First Annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts

1/11/17

Festival Booth Menus have been released ahead of Friday's (1/13/17) debut:

Walt Disney World resort wrote:

The Artist’s Table

Food:

• Roasted Pork Roulade with Marble Potatoes, Baby Carrots and Red Wine Sauce featuring Melissa’s Produce
• Pan-Seared Scallop with Chorizo, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis and a Parmesan Crisp
• Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beverages:

• Callebaut Belgian Sipping Chocolate Flight: White, Milk, Dark (non-alcoholic)
• Callebaut Belgian Sipping Chocolate: Dark Chocolate with Chambord
• Perla Santa Coffee-flavored Wine

Cuisine Classique

Food:

• Braised Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic
• Seared Red Snapper with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc
• Port Wine Poached Pear, Vanilla Panna Cotta and Pistachio Crumbs
• Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beverages:

• Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
• Bell’s Two Hearted American-style India Pale Ale
• Duck Rabbit Milk Stout
• Beer Braising Flight
• Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series

Decadent Delights

Food:

• Crisp Caramel Chocolate Mousse Bar, Flavored Merengue Kisses and Passion Fruit Sauce
• Dark Chocolate S’mores: Homemade Graham Cracker, Vanilla Kisses and White Chocolate “Fire”
• Deconstructed Purple Sweet Potato Pie, Salted Caramel, Bourbon-soaked Cake and Marshmallow Whipped Cream
• Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beverages:

• Cherry Heering Liqueur
• Courvoisier V.S.Cognac
• Ferreira 10 Year Old Port

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Food:

• BLT with Crispy Pork Belly, Tomato Jam and Soft Poached Egg
• Classic Reuben with Shredded Corned Beef, Thousand Island Dressing, Pickled Red Cabbage and a Rye Curl
• Cobb Salad with Smoked Duck Breast, Avocado Mousse, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon and Blue Cheese
• Figment White Chocolate Art Painting with Chocolate Easel
• White Chocolate Mickey Puzzle with Artist Palette

Beverages:

• Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings® Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake with Maple Bourbon Cream, a Waffle Crisp and Candied Bacon
• Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings® Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake with Maple Syrup, a Waffle Crisp and Candied Bacon (non-alcoholic)
• Pop-Artsicle: Red, White and Blue Frozen Slushy (non-alcoholic)

The Masterpiece Kitchen

Food:

• Charcuterie Palette with Artisan Cured Meats, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Duck Breast and Cheese
• Smoked Salmon Tartare, Caviar, Crisp Lavash and Traditional Accompaniments
• Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction
• Triple Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Crunch, Dark Chocolate Sauce and Gold Leaf from our Master Pastry Chef
• White Chocolate Puzzle on an Artist Palette
• Mickey and Pluto White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel

Beverages:

• Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Brut Champagne
• Classic Sidecar with a Chocolate Twist
• The Meeker Vineyard Winemakers’ Handprint Merlot

The Painter’s Palate

Food:

• Margherita Flatbread with Basil Pesto and Balsamic Drizzle
• Trio of Savory Croissant Doughnuts:
  • Whipped Herb Cream Cheese with Sea Salt
  • Chicken Mousse with Fresh Herbs & Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • Spicy Tuna with Sriracha Mayonnaise and Sesame Seeds

• Mary Blair White Chocolate Art Painting with Chocolate Easel
• Pop’t Art: Abstract Designed Sugar Cookie with Chocolate Hazelnut Filling
• White Chocolate Figment Puzzle on an Artist Palette

Beverages:

• Pomegranate Mule featuring the Ginger People Ginger Beer and Van Gogh Vodka
• Breckenridge Nitro Vanilla Porter
• Young’s Double Chocolate Stout
• 3 Daughters Queens Court Strawberry Blonde Nitro
• Neapolitan Beer Flight

Pop Eats!

Food:

• Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam
• Sous Vide Venison with Butternut Squash Purée, Pomegranate Reduction, Pickled Turnip and Juniper Berry Powder
• Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Chocolate
• Pop’t Art: Modern-design Sugar Cookie with Chocolate Hazelnut Filling
• Goofy White Chocolate Puzzle on an Artist Palette

Beverages:

• Cloudem Silver Sparkling Wine
• Popping Bubbles Cocktail

12/27/16

Reservations are now open for the bookable events during the first annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts:

Disney Parks & Resorts wrote: Over the six weekends of the festival beginning Jan. 13, you can sign up for interactive workshops like the Gesture Drawing Class, led by former Disney animator Todd Bright. Gesture drawing of people is foundational practice for animators, storyboard artists, and directors. A single drawing tells a story. Todd’s Story Telling Drawings class will teach you the art of quick sketching from life.

Other select workshops include watercolor painting, mixed media art, calligraphy and floral arrangements. The Interactive Workshops are $39+tax each Friday-Monday of the Festival.

You can also make a reservation for a meal and performance combo: a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, followed by a phenomenal Disney on Broadway inspired concert – nightly during the Festival from January 13 – February 20, 2017.

The concert series will pair Broadway talent with favorite songs from award-winning Disney shows such as “The Lion King,” “Newsies” and “Aladdin”. The Dining package includes a three-course meal or full buffet and priority seating at the 8:00 p.m. concert at participating Epcot restaurants. Prices range from $39-$69+ tax for adults, $23-$41+tax for children.

The festival runs Fridays through Mondays starting Jan. 13–Feb. 20. To give you an idea of the experiences you can reserve, check out this list. A complete list of offerings will be available online starting Jan. 6. You can book now by calling 407-WDW-PLAY. A great benefit to Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members: 15 percent off the select experiences.

12/26/16

Epcot has announced more details for the new annual Festival Event starting January 2017:

Disney Parks & Resorts wrote:

..... Running Fridays through Mondays from Jan. 13-Feb. 20, the festival will combine visual, culinary and performing arts, unveiling brand new art each week.

While the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival strives for seasonal flavors, and the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is all about global cuisine, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts is all about works of art on a plate

At many of the Food Studios, guests will be able to watch the chefs plating and see the creative process as the dish comes to life.