Jan/Feb 2026: EPCOT Festival of the Arts Photo Gallery

This trip centered around the vibrant creative energy of the Festival of the Arts.  Quality time connecting with some of Disney’s most beloved artists.  Jen and Pete caught up with Miss Mindy, Trevor Carlton, John Coulter, Marc Page, and Fenway Fan, chatting about their latest pieces and the creative process.  A major highlight was Pete meeting Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse and a talented fine artist himself.  It was a rare opportunity to see the man behind the mouse in his element at the festival.  In a moment of pure celebration, you all raised a Grand Marnier Slush from the France pavilion to toast hitting the incredible milestone of 50,000 subscribers.  Pete enjoyed a wonderful dinner with Dutchieland’s Omar and Heather and his daughter Amber and boyfriend Eric, which kicked off a wave of meetups where friends and followers joined in on the fun throughout the parks.  Monorail Mollie Jen and Scallywag Steve took to the giant “Paint-by-Number” mural.  They helped contribute to the massive piece of art that has become a fan-favorite tradition of the festival, leaving a literal mark on the park.  The most touching part of the trip was seeing just how far the community reaches.  Walking through the festival galleries, you found friends and familiar faces from all over the world.  Highlighted by local Orlando regulars, many joining from around the United States, to travelers from the Netherlands and friends who made the journey all the way from Scotland.  From personal moments with the voice of Mickey to a sun-drenched toast in World Showcase, this trip was a testament to how art and a shared love for Disney can bring a global community together.