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Disney has released the lineup for the 2026 DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series:
Details for the Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway exhibit at Communicore Hall:
While you’re at the festival, get ready to step behind the curtain at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT with Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway, an all-new exhibit showcasing the artistry behind beloved stage productions like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast. From authentic props and costumes to intricate photo-ops and behind-the-scenes insights, this immersive experience will have you ready to give a standing ovation!
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↩ replying to Biff215I was at the opening day of Stella Nova hotel. It was downright bizarre to be surrounded by so many vloggers. Almost all of the tables around me were people posting and talking while they were eating. Many of them looked rather disheveled, especially at breakfast the next morning. Admittedly, I have never understood the appeal. Still, it was an odd look. Numerous people who had not brushed their hair, wearing dirty clothes, etc. were filming and commenting while actively chewing their food.
I've also attended opening day of the Art Festival. Expect to see long lines for the art and artist meet and greets. As with many similar events, the 'best' stuff sells quickly. Some booths looked picked over by the end of the day. A good % of the people buying art were Disney employees/AP/DVC, because they had to show their ID to get the discount. There was a steady stream of people leaving the park with art via the IG exit. (taking it back to their hotel room?)
I do not recall seeing many vloggers, though I wouldn't know any unless they are actively vlogging, or someone else IDed them.
The food lines were not too bad. The art lines were not too bad either, unless you wanted to meet one of the artists. Soe of those lines were long, and appeared to be moving slowly.
Ride waits were also minimal, despite somewhat moderate crowds.
A bonus of going early is that the chalk art, etc are all fresh and new. The CM's were also generally enthusiastic.
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Would love it if Disney would let some of their performers sing non-Disney Broadway stuff to give the performances a bit more variety, especially because they have some talent who have done tons more than just Disney stuff... Not to be I suppose.
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↩ replying to CompedI’m surprised they’ve done songs from Aida and Greatest Showmen - got to be thankful for what you got! Haha
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↩ replying to TrainsOfDisneyThose are still Disney shows though - there's probably at least a dozen I know of that have partially or fully written scripts they could pull from the pile of rejected/in-development-hell shows, but won't...
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↩ replying to CompedOh I know…. But I’m surprised they went that far out of the normal IP.
technically Hamilton is on Disney+ and they have James Monroe Iglehart this year…. Could be fun!
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↩ replying to TrainsOfDisneyIf talks between Lin and Disney are anything to say... Nope. No chance. HoP replacement debate strained that relationship massively.
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↩ replying to CompedI don’t believe any part of that is accurate.
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↩ replying to DCBakerWonder if they’re gonna bring that Figment head hat back? I know a special spin they can do for it now. (Put the classic artists’ beret on it). I bought a couple of the plain ones seen there when they released 10 years ago or so and they look fantastic, perfectly on-model, and great to wear during a cold day. A shame the ones sold currently don’t look nearly as good, as they weirdly use the same design as the Park Pals vinyl figure they sold around that time.
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↩ replying to wdwmagicAs I mentioned prior in the main Figment thread, love the new Festival of the Arts merch, especially the plush! That’s a guaranteed buy for me. Though, missed opportunity to have Dreamfinder & Figment Lorcana cards included in the mix. You’d think that would’ve been ‘the’ festival to debut something like that and thus jumpstart more DisneyParks characters being added to the game.
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Here's a look at the official poster for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts by Tim Rogerson:
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As President of the Tony Baxter Fan Club, my duty is clear to announce the following -
For all the lucky folks who will be at Walt Disney World at the end of January this coming New Year, this is your chance to meet THE man himself -
True Disney Legend Tony Baxter….in person!
And take home some of his beautiful artwork!
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EPCOT Festival of the Arts is the place to be between January 22nd and 25th, people.
Get yourself there.
Destiny awaits.
You can thank me later….
Tony Baxter rules!
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