How to do Epcot's International Festival of the Arts in one day

Avoid weekends

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Weekends are the most crowded times for any festival. If you can visit during the week, you are more likely to get more done and see more of this fun festival!

Arrive Early

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Grab a Festival Passport

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The Festival passport will help you plan your day. They are free and can be picked up at various locations throughout Epcot. Information about each food booth is located in this booklet as well as entertainment and merchandise. Take a look at the passport before you start and come up with a plan.

Bring your appetite

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Epcot's International Festival of the Arts has some of the prettiest foods! If you only have one day to try them, we recommend skipping traditional meals that day and eating around the World Showcase instead. There are plenty of things to eat at this festival, so you don't have to worry about going hungry.

Paint the Mural

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Plan around the shows

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There are many shows that happen during this festival. From Broadway shows to performing artists, there is no shortage of entertainment. Decide what shows ands acts you'd like to see and plan your day around those so you don't miss them!

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