It is official! The first festival of 2025 has begun at EPCOT!
Spaceship Earth at Night during the EPCOT Festival of the Arts
From now until February 24th, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is taking place. We went to the festival on its opening day this year, and we saw and ate everything! This year’s festival has 17 Food Studios, otherwise known as food booths. Two new Food Studios joined the lineup this year, and there were many new menu additions. Of course many menus had returning favorites, but unfortunately, 14 returning items saw price increases between the 2024 Festival of the Arts and the 2025 Festival of the Arts. Let’s take a look at what increased.
It is not unusual for price increases to hit Disney World, as we have seen increases in park tickets, Annual Passes, and other menus around the parks and resorts. So, it is not surprising that the Festival of the Arts also saw price increases. Here are the 14 items that increased in price from 2024 to 2025.
Festival of the Arts Chalk Art
At The Artist’s Table, you’ll find the Hummingbird Cake. In 2024, it cost $4.75 to pick up this treat, but now, in 2025, it has increased its price to $5.00.
Hummingbird Cake
While we did not notice a portion difference between 2024 and 2025, we noticed, based on our past pictures, that the cake decreased in size from 2023 to 2024.
Hummingbird Cake 2023
It is not only food items that increased in price, but some drinks did as well. You can snag the Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep, which is a non-alcoholic beverage), at The Deconstructed Dish. In 2024, this drink was $4.50, but if you are looking to try it this year, it now costs $4.75.
Deconstructed Strawberry Mint Julep
In Italy, you will find the L’Arte di Mangiare, where the Mozzarella Fritta made its return to the festival this year. In 2024, it was $8.50, but now, this year, it is $9. While this snack is artsy and fitting for the festival, you do not get much for this price point as it is just a small piece of mozzarella.
Mozzarella Fritta
In China, you can visit The Painted Panda and try the Silk River Hard Lemonade. This item saw a price increase; in 2024, it was $13.75, and this year, it is $14.
Silk River Hard Lemonade
Now, we know we have been warning you about price increases, but we want to give you a huge warning if you plan on visiting Pastoral Palate as this menu saw four menu items increase in price.
Pastoral Palate
The Black Forest Cake increased from $4.75 to $5.
Black Forest Cake
The Frozen Rosé increased from $7 to $7.25. The Play on Rosé Flight increased from $11 to $11.50. Finally, the Marietta Old Vine Rosé increased from $5.50 to $6.25.
Frozen Rosé
Pop Eats! is arguably one of the most popular food booths at the Festival of the Arts, but unfortunately this fan-favorite booth saw price increases on both Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese options. The Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese went from $5.25 to $6.
Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
The Tomato Soup with Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese went up from $6.50 to $6.75.
2025 Pop Eats! Food Studio
Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina did not really get any menu changes between this year’s and last year’s festival, except for one drink, yet there were two menu increases for 2025. The Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with Assorted Dips went from $5 to $5.25. The Chai Tea- Mint Friz went from $4.50 to $4.75.
Tangerine Cafe
At Vibrante & Vivido, the Passion Fruit-filled Mango Cheesecake increased from $5 to $5.25.
Passion Fruit-filled Mango Cheesecake
Finally, you can grab the Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie at both Refreshment Outpost and Refreshment Port. This artsy cookie saw an increase from $5.50 to $5.75. Unlike last year, the cookie is now eligible for a snack credit for those using the Disney Dining Plan.
Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
If you are planning on checking out this year’s Festival of the Arts, make sure to add a bit more to your budget to be prepared for price increases on these 14 items. To stay up to date on all the latest Disney news, make sure to continue to follow along with DFB!
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Pretty disappointed in the food this year.
I have an idea for Walt Disney World to raise more revenue since they seemed to be strapped for cash.
I think all guest should be charge to use the restrooms in the parks. Each time you go you will have to use you magic band to activate the urinal or toilet stall. You will be charged $2.50 for each use charged to your room account. Or you can pre purchase a bathroom package where you get up to 5 free visits per person per room.
I have think this would be a huge money maker.
Disney keeps raising prices on the food. The food portions are smaller and the quality is not there and the taste not very good, like it used to be. It’s not worth it.