EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts has finally kicked off, and we couldn’t be happier. We have snacks in one hand and paint in the other, so you know all is right in the world.

2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
While EPCOT’s festivals are known for their food, and this one is no exception, there’s another reason that this particular event ranks so high on our favorites list. This festival focuses on culinary, performing, and visual arts, but the last one is the thing we think makes it stand out! If you’re not keeping your eyes peeled for some gorgeous hidden details, you’re missing out on one of the best parts of this festival.
Chalk Full of Character is art around the park featuring beloved Disney characters in unexpected corners throughout the World Showcase pavilions! This aspect of the festival is almost like a free scavenger hunt throughout the pavilions that make even the emptiest corners feel fun and special.

Hey, Figment!
Grab your paint brushes, eyes, and whimsical spirit because we’re about to walk you through the art you can find of your Disney besties! If you want to find all of these on your own and not be spoiled as to any of the characters you can find along the way, then come back to this post later, and we can compare finds.

2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Passport
As we made our way around EPCOT, we found SO much artwork! In the Mexico pavilion, near the entrance to the pyramid structure, we found a very special friend from Coco, Dante!

Dante
They also have the spirit guide version of Dante on the pyramid!

Look who it is!
In Norway, you’ll want to search the tops of the buildings for some characters from the Frozen Fever short.

Little snowmen from ‘Frozen Fever’
Another Frozen friend is also in Norway! If you look in this fireplace, you’ll find Bruni from Frozen 2!

Bruni
In the China pavilion, we spotted Little Brother from Mulan! We can hear Mulan calling his name now.

Little Brother
Pascal from Tangled likes to hide out in the Germany pavilion!

Pascal!
There are actually a few of him…

Pascal’s hiding!
In the Italy Pavilion, Luca and Alberto are making a splash.

Luca and Alberto
Along with a few more familiar, furry faces.

We love the chalk work in Italy!
We saw Gelatoni and Duffy in Japan, over Mitsukoshi store side.

Gelatoni and Duffy
Abu is causing trouble in Morocco (no surprise).

Abu!
There are a few characters you’ll spot in France! Abigail and Amelia Gabble, along with Uncle Waldo from The Aristocats, are waddling through the pavilion!

Abigail and Amelia Gabble!
We love seeing this beloved Disney animated film getting some representation!

Uncle Waldo!
It’s also no surprise we spotted Remy!

Remy!
There are SO many paintings around for this festival, it might take us the entire time to find them all. How many have you seen? Be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more festival reviews, updates, and more.
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