Disney World is preparing another exciting addition to EPCOT, and guests visiting during one of the park’s most popular festivals will have something new to explore.
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has become a favorite among visitors who enjoy creative food, Disney artwork, and live entertainment.
Now, Disney has announced another experience that will celebrate some of its most recognizable theatrical productions.
The new offering will debut when the festival returns in January 2027.
Disney Announces New Broadway Exhibit at EPCOT
Disney has confirmed that Once Upon A Stage: The Music of Disney on Broadway will open inside CommuniCore Hall during the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
The exhibit will explore how Disney’s Broadway productions develop from creative ideas into live performances.
Guests will discover the work behind shows such as The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast.
Disney’s concept artwork shows a songwriter’s room featuring a piano, comfortable seating, and posters celebrating Disney musicals.
Other areas will resemble recording booths inspired by productions including Newsies.
The new offering continues Disney’s efforts to make CommuniCore Hall a central destination for seasonal entertainment. Previously, Disney relocated a popular Festival of the Arts experience to the CommuniCore area.
The latest addition gives theater fans another reason to explore the building.
Disney Reveals New Merchandise Collection
Alongside the exhibit, Disney will introduce Broadway-inspired merchandise at CommuniCore Hall for the first time.
The collection includes items celebrating Hercules, The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast.
Guests can purchase a black Lion King sweatshirt, a blue sequined Hercules Loungefly backpack, and a Beauty and the Beast tote featuring the phrase “My Weekend Is Booked.”
A collectible Genie figure inspired by Aladdin’s Broadway production will also be available.
Disney hasn’t announced pricing for the merchandise.
Festival merchandise has become a popular part of EPCOT’s seasonal events. Disney previously introduced changes to its festival merchandise offerings, giving visitors more opportunities to shop as they explore the park.
Festival of the Arts Returns With More Time to Explore
The 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts will run from January 15 through March 1.
Disney has extended the celebration by an additional week, giving visitors more opportunities to experience everything the festival offers.
Beyond Broadway entertainment, guests can enjoy creative dishes from Food Studios, browse Disney artwork, and participate in interactive activities.
During the previous celebration, Disney introduced 59 new dishes for Festival of the Arts, demonstrating how much attention the event receives from EPCOT’s culinary team.
However, rising festival food prices have raised concerns among guests hoping to sample several dishes.
Families can also enjoy Figment’s Brush With the Masters scavenger hunt, which has become another popular festival activity.
The Disney on Broadway Concert Series will also return to America Gardens Theatre, featuring performers from Disney’s theatrical productions.
With additional entertainment, new merchandise, and more time to visit, EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is shaping up to be another major winter celebration at Disney World.
