Walt Disney World’s greatest and most underrated competition is occurring proper now at Epcot. Disney Parks’ International Festival of the Arts occurs initially of the yr and showcases wonderful artists debuting Disney-inspired artwork—and it’s actually any fandom print collector’s dream vacation spot.
This yr, artists like Tim Rogerson, Fenway Fan, Lewis Whitman, and so many extra are available to signal their work in a real celebration of Disney’s legacy of characters. There’s Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and Disney princesses and villains, with 2oth Century Studios’ Anastasia becoming a member of the road up for the primary time.
Count on to drop loads of coin, and to do it quick, as a result of the items can promote out in a short time. And though some will later change into obtainable at Disney Galleries and Wonderground areas at each Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, the collections might be restricted. On the Worldwide Competition of the Arts you get first dibs, which is the benefit. I used to be lastly capable of get a Magnificence and the Beast stained glass piece by Ashley Taylor and a canvas of Outline Dancing with Wall-E and Eve by Morgan Ditta, two of my favourite featured artists.
Epcot’s Worldwide Competition of the Arts is a haven for artists and followers. What actually stands out are the interactions between animation lovers and artists, one thing that D23 Expos have been missing—right here, there’s much less company film pitching to audiences and extra participatory inventive expression. There’s stations the place you’ll be able to change into artwork and make artwork with different park goers. And in case you’re a foodie, undoubtedly take a look at the impressed culinary curations that appear like artwork however are nonetheless yummy; I favored the sushi donut and advocate ordering two as a result of these traces can get lengthy. And at last, the development partitions are coming down as Moana: Journey of Water and the World Celebration Gardens with the Walt the Dreamer statue have opened.
Take a look at the gallery for a have a look at the artwork (and different parts) on the competition, which is operating by February 19.
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