PHOTOS: Imagineers Bring Classic Disney World Park Characters to Life for ‘Drawing on Inspiration: 50 Years of Magic’ Art Display at 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts

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A new series of murals featuring characters and icons from the past 50 years of Walt Disney World has debuted as part of the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.

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The series is called “Drawing on Inspiration: Celebrating 50 Years of Magic” and can be found on construction walls near the center of the park.

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Each mural is by a different Walt Disney Imagineer.

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This mural by Imagineer Mike Quinn.

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It features Figment surrounded by other characters from the history of Walt Disney World, including SMRT-1 from Communicore and Orange Bird from Adventureland.

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Information from the artist can be found next to each mural.

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Next up is a mural inspired specifically by The Haunted Mansion.

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Characters from the mansion are gathered around a 50th anniversary birthday cake.

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This work is by Will Martinez.

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Xiao Qing Chen created this beautiful piece featuring Cinderella Castle popping out of a storybook.

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Cinderella in her carriage and Prince Charming are visible at the front of the castle.

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Fairies surround the storybook.

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Allie Wong and Stephanie Jazmines created this mural showcasing Cinderella Castle as well as Spaceship Earth, the Monorail, Pandora, and more.

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Fireworks explode at the top of the mural.

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Other park icons can be seen in the distant background of the mural.

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This mural by Brittany Smith celebrates 50 years of family.

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Smith is a Production Designer who cares for audio-animatronics at Walt Disney World, so the mural features some of her favorites, including Donald from the Gran Fiesta Tour in the center.

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Sorcerer Mickey is next to Donald, holding a 50th birthday cake. Fireworks are going off in the corner of the mural.

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Other characters include the opera ghost from The Haunted Mansion, Redd from Pirates of the Caribbean, and Country Bears.

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Finally, this comic-like mural is by Jessica Hillis.

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Each panel showcases a different Disney memory.

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Which mural is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

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