The New Year is here, and with it comes exciting new offerings at Walt Disney World Resort. There is a new nighttime parade coming to the Magic Kingdom this summer, a new Zootopia (2016) show is expected to open in the winter at Animal Kingdom, and a new Villains show is opening this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Over at EPCOT, it will be another year of exciting festivals, beginning with the International Festival of the Arts. This incredible festival is so much more than just paintings and sculptures. It also features the culinary arts, the musical arts, theater arts, and more!
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Among the standout features of EPCOT’s 2025 International Festival of the Arts is the return of the fan-favorite Figment popcorn bucket. This year, the whimsical souvenir combines Figment’s charm with a design that truly lights up—literally.
A Festival Highlight
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts is known for celebrating creativity in all its forms—culinary, musical, theatrical, and visual.
Building on Figment’s role as the unofficial ambassador of EPCOT, Disney has leaned into his popularity during recent festivals. This year’s bucket features the iconic purple dragon perched atop a glowing lightbulb filled with multicolored popcorn, symbolizing the spark of creativity he embodies.
As Disney Parks explained on Instagram, “One little popcorn bucket lights up for you 🌈💡.”
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Fans are already buzzing with excitement about the new design, which carries forward last year’s innovation of a light-up feature.
A Figment Tradition
Disney began releasing Figment popcorn buckets several years ago, and they’ve quickly become one of the festival’s most sought-after items. From a full-bodied Figment design to last year’s version featuring the Imagination Pavilion, each new iteration adds a creative twist that keeps fans coming back for more.
This year’s design, with its glowing bulb, might be the most imaginative yet.
More Than Popcorn
The Figment popcorn bucket isn’t the only highlight of this year’s Festival of the Arts. Guests can savor delectable bites during the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, explore interactive activities like Figment’s Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt, and enjoy exclusive festival merchandise.
For food lovers, the recently released foodie guide offers a preview of the delicious dishes available throughout the World Showcase and CommuniCore Plaza.
Returning festival favorites include the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, showcasing iconic songs performed live by Broadway stars, and various interactive experiences that invite guests to unleash their inner artist.
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Figment’s Growing Role at EPCOT
The increasing emphasis on Figment’s presence at EPCOT signals Disney’s recognition of his enduring appeal. Whether through merchandise, festival branding, or even the rumored Figment movie in development with Seth Rogen’s production company, the lovable purple dragon continues to capture hearts and imaginations.
As the festival kicks off, guests are already planning their visits to snag this year’s must-have souvenir. With its glowing design and connection to EPCOT’s creative spirit, the new Figment popcorn bucket is set to be a shining highlight of the season.
This year’s festival, running from January 17 through February 24, 2025, promises to delight guests with activities like the Paint by Numbers Mural, the Animation Academy, and the ever-popular Disney on Broadway Concert Series. But for many Disney enthusiasts, the Figment popcorn bucket steals the show.
The Festival of the Arts is a celebration of all things creative, and Figment’s new popcorn bucket perfectly encapsulates its spirit.
Will you be heading to this year’s International Festival of the Arts? What are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts in the comments!
