EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026 | What We Didn’t Expect

Join us for a full day at EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026 at Walt Disney World! In this Disney World vlog, we explore the International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT — trying festival food, enjoying the artwork and entertainment, meeting characters, and experiencing the reality of the wait times during one of Disney’s most popular festivals. What we didn’t expect? The crowds and long lines made this festival day very different than we planned! Come along as we share our honest experience navigating EPCOT with a toddler, what we were able to try, what we missed, and whether Festival of the Arts is still worth visiting in 2026. If you're planning a Disney World trip, this vlog gives a real look at what EPCOT festivals are like right now — including tips, crowd levels, and what to expect before you go. ✨ Thanks for watching Disney Diaries with Lauren Joya! Welcome to my magical corner of YouTube! I’m Lauren, your Disney Bestie sharing my Disney Diaries. I'm a Disney-loving mom sharing real-life Disney World vlogs, toddler-friendly tips, resort room tours, park planning guides, and pack-with-me videos for your next magical vacation. Follow along as I take you inside Walt Disney World’s parks, resorts, and best attractions — from Genie+ and Lightning Lane strategies to stroller-friendly ride reviews, Disney mom outfits, and hotel room tours at Beach Club, Pop Century, All-Star Movies, and more! 🎢 New videos every week on Sundays and Wednesdays! 🎒 Don’t miss my Disney packing tips, travel prep routines, and honest reviews for traveling to Disney with kids. 🎥 Camera + Power Vlogging camera (compact & Disney-friendly) 👉 https://amzn.to/422ah3s Replacement camera batteries (must for park days) 👉 https://amzn.to/3HpVQNe 🤳 Stabilization & Setup Camera grip / gimbal (smooth walk-and-talk shots) 👉 https://amzn.to/3vyTBUU Pink phone tripod (perfect for reels + hotel shots) 👉 https://amzn.to/48T8gIQ 🎵where I get my music- https://share.epidemicsound.com/iuxdmk ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 📷Follow Along on Social Instagram and Tiktok { / its.laurennicole } my Pinterest- https://pin.it/6BxFilr 🛍️ Favorite Items to Order for Disney from Amazon 🌬️ Fans & Power (absolute Disney game-changers) Handheld fan (ride + line saver) 👉 https://amzn.to/4gVoyGy Stroller fan (must for toddlers) 👉 https://amzn.to/3K5mnRo Portable phone charger / power bank 👉 https://amzn.to/3SWS0Si FuelRods (FREE swaps at Disney & Universal!) 👉 https://amzn.to/3OiDstA 👶 With Kids / Hotel Room Must-Haves Disposable diaper pails (hotel lifesaver) 👉 https://amzn.to/44GMZAe Mickey handheld fan (cute + practical) 👉 https://amzn.to/44Mophl Mickey stroller sling 👉 https://amzn.to/3NTTrgx 🎒 Packing & Organization Mesh packing pouches 👉 https://amzn.to/46VMuUY Compact makeup bag (great quality) 👉 https://amzn.to/3G8G34p Large LV-style cosmetic bag (dupe) 👉 https://amzn.to/3MNqfYC ✨ Travel Day Essentials Under-seat luggage (counts as personal item!) 👉 https://amzn.to/3szOdQu Frownies (travel skin prep) 👉 https://amzn.to/48I9TfB Favorite sandals for Disney days 👉 https://amzn.to/4mJiUZq Disney socks 👉 https://amzn.to/4gZQxVG Travel day outfit 👉 https://amzn.to/4nZJFK6 🚢 Favorite Disney Cruise Essentials (All tested + cruise-approved) 🧲 Stateroom Organization Frozen-themed magnets 👉 https://amzn.to/3DqKXw0 Pirate Night magnets 👉 https://amzn.to/4iNWkx8 ☀️ Pool Deck & Excursions Sunscreen bottle flask 👉 https://amzn.to/4izLn2I Beach towel chair clips 👉 https://amzn.to/4bZL7aI 👕 Cruise Clothing & Accessories Pirate Night women’s shirt 👉 https://amzn.to/4huDLx3 Family passport holder 👉 https://amzn.to/4ius4aS 6-port USB charger (stateroom must) 👉 https://amzn.to/4hCyrrt Cruise clothesline 👉 https://amzn.to/4kOhugq Popup laundry hamper 👉 https://amzn.to/4iSSOSm Medicine organizer bag 👉 https://amzn.to/4kNiP7h Ginger chews (motion sickness help) 👉 https://amzn.to/4kSnCV6 🔗 My Amazon Storefront 🛒 Shop everything here: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/its.laurennicole for business inquiries please contact itslaurennicole@yahoo.com favorite travel agent website: www.tracyatswanandsparrowtravel.com ________ FTC disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. This post does contain affiliate/referral links, which means that if you purchase anything through these links, I may make a small commission. #DisneyWorldVlog #PackWithMe #DisneyMom #DisneyWithToddlers #DisneyPlanning #DisneyRoomTour