VIDEO: Disney Author Jeff Kurtti Talks About The Epcot International Festival of the Arts & Walt Disney’s Travels

“Edutainment” is intrinsic to Epcot’s DNA, and Walt Disney World’s “Epcot International Festival of the Arts” is one of the best examples of education and entertainment intersecting at Walt Disney World.

Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Editorial Content Manager, Walt Disney World Resort reported on the festival’s seminar series:

This year’s seminar lineup includes art seminars in everything from photography to pop-up book design, as well as deep dives into different aspects of Disney history, including traditional Disney animation, 3D storytelling at Walt Disney World and more. Odyssey Festival Showplace seminars are included in theme park admission and no signups are required.

Earlier this month, Jeff Kurtti, author and Disney historian, appeared at the festival to discuss his new book, Travels With Walt, which features rare and never-before-published photographs along with eyewitness recollections and anecdotes detailing Walt’s frequent excursions around the globe.

Jeff introduces his seminar below:

You may also watch the entire class:

After watching that, I am: a.) Sad to not be able to partake in this year’s seminars; b.) picking up Mr. Kurtti’s book!

Next on my reading list! Travels with "Walt Disney: A Photographic Voyage Around the World" @WDWToday #Epcot : https://t.co/DqIwspEhhJ pic.twitter.com/53WESSMLi3

— John Bishop Jr. (@jmbishopjr) February 2, 2019

Curious: Have any of you been able to take in a festival seminar at Epcot? How did it go?

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