Epcot is the place to be for festival fun in 2019! Walt Disney Worldkicked off the new year with the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, a celebration of art of all sorts. From food to music, masterpieces and more, there is so much to see around Epcot! One new addition that has been added to the World Showcase this festival season is hidden Disney characters throughout the pavilions.

Imagine taking in the beautiful atmosphere of the France pavilion and spotting Marie and her brothers Toulouse and Berlioz from The Aristocats scurrying across the walls! It’s little touches of magic like this that guests can look forward to hunting around World Showcase over the next few weeks of Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts.

Curious what other Disney characters you’ll find? Mushu, Cri-Kee and Little Brother from Mulan can all be found in the China Pavilion. Timon and Pumbaa from The Lion King are painted into the rock work of the Africa Outpost area. Pascal from Tangled blends into the walls of the Germany Pavilion quite a few times, so keep an eye out. And there are still several characters to be found around World Showcase that aren’t included in this list.

If you’re planning to make the hunt around World Showcase to find these hidden pieces of Disney magic, the best tip is to look up! Many of these characters are located above doorways and windows, hidden in plain sight. If you know of a movie that takes place in a country around the World Showcase, chances are one of its characters has been worked into the pavilions.

This new, subtle artwork is an excellent addition to the festival fun this year. For guests participating in Figment’s Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt around World Showcase, finding these extra Disney character touches should bring a smile to their face. Although it’s unclear if these sweet character cameos are temporary or a permanent addition, Disney fans will always love the chance to see little surprises like this!

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