815 · EPCOT Festival of the Arts: Behind the Curtain
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Lou Mongello - Disney Expert
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🗓️ 14 January 2025
⏱️ 48 minutes
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815 · EPCOT Festival of the Arts: Behind the Curtain
Step behind the scenes of EPCOT's International Festival of the Arts as we dive into the magic that makes this one of Disney's most creative celebrations. Join me for exclusive interviews with Adrian Sarple, Associate Director from Disney Theatrical, who curate the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, and Aaron Babcock, Merchandise Manager with Disney Merchandise Strategy, who oversee artist bookings and festival art curation. Learn the stories, secrets, and inspiration that make this festival a "party for the senses" and find out what makes it a must-visit for Disney fans, art lovers, and Broadway enthusiasts alike.
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| 0:56.8 | I'm your host, Lou Mangelo, and this is show number 815, and since 2004, we've been on this incredible journey together, sharing the magic of Disney, here through the podcast, live shows every Wednesday night at 7.30 p.m. Eastern on Facebook and YouTube, blog, events, newsletters, and so much more. |
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| 1:28.8 | everything you need over at www.com. And this week we're going to step behind the scenes |
| 1:34.3 | at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts as we dive into some of the magic and magic makers |
| 1:39.3 | that make this one of Disney's most creative festival and celebrations. I invite you to |
| 1:44.5 | join me for exclusive interviews with representatives from Disney Theatrical |
| 1:48.5 | who curates the Disney on Broadway concert series and merchandise who |
| 1:52.6 | helps overseas the artist bookings and the festival art curation. We'll |
| 1:56.9 | virtually go backstage to learn some of the stories, secrets, and |
| 1:59.8 | inspirations that make this festival, |
| 2:01.6 | dare I say, a party for the senses if we want to use an old food and wine reference. |
| 2:06.6 | You're going to find out what makes this also a must visit for Disney fans, art lovers, and Broadway enthusiasts alike. |
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