The Chalk Full of Characters offering has returned for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and we took a walk around World Showcase earlier to hunt for characters ahead of the official start of the festival tomorrow, January 13th. The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs from January 13th to February 20th.
The Chalk Full of Characters offering is free to guests and while it is a scavenger hunt, there is no cost and there are no prizes. Think of it as a fun little bonus during the Festival of the Arts. If you’re looking for a proper scavenger hunt with prizes, Figment’s Brush with the Masters is what you’re looking for. More on that later.
Chalk Full of Characters
World Celebration
Sorcerer Mickey
Let’s start our hunt for characters in World Celebration, and a new display with Sorcerer Mickey over near the Imagination Pavilion.
Canada
Koda
In Canada, guests can find Koda from Brother Bear.
Bao
Walking into the Canada Pavilion further allows us to find a new character for 2023 – Bao!
Mei
At the exit of Canada Far and Wide, guests can find Mei from Turning Red.
United Kingdom
Moving on to the United Kingdom pavilion, there are quite a few characters to spot. We’ll start with the returning characters first.
Little John, Robin Hood, and Skippy
Little John, Robin Hood, and Skippy can be found near Lords and Ladies.
Peter Pan
Peter Pan’s shadow can be found in the butterfly garden behind The Queen’s Table.
Now for some new characters in 2023!
Sword in the Stone Characters
Squirrels from Sword in the Stone can be found back in the maze area along a fence.
Broomdog
Make sure to watch where you’re walking in the maze and you might just find the Broomdog from Alice in Wonderland.
France
Lumiere
In France, we can find two returning sets of characters. First, Lumiere can be found near the entrance to the Beauty and the Beast singalong.
Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse
Next, along La Petite Rue, we can find Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse from The Aristocats.
Morocco
Abu
In Morocco, guests can find Abu from Aladdin in his normal spot.
Japan
Duffy and Gelatoni
In Japan, eagle-eyed guests will find two sets of characters. The first is found near the main entrance to the Mitsukoshi store – it’s Duffy and Gelatoni!
Chef from Monsters Inc.
Guests will also find Chef from Monsters Inc. towards the back of the pavilion.
The American Adventure
Amos
Amos from Ben and Me can be found flying his kite near The Art of Disney store.
Italy
Luca and Alberto
Over in the Italy Pavilion, we see the return of Luca and Alberto along with Machiavelli the cat and a purple crab.
Jiminy Cricket
Nearby, guests can find Jiminy Cricket.
Germany
Spike the Honey Bee
Keep your eyes peeled in Germany, because you’ll find one character blending in and one character who might be at EPCOT just a little bit early. First, we’ll start with the character who is here early, it’s Spike the Honey Bee from the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival.
Pascal
Guests can also find Pascal from Tangled.
China
Mushu
In the China Pavilion, we found Mushu from Mulan over near Joy of Tea.
Little Brother
Little Brother, Mulan’s dog, can be found further into the China Pavilion.
Norway
Snowgies
In the Norway Pavilion, guests can find characters from the Frozen franchise. First, here are some Snowgies over near the restrooms.
Bruni
Guests can also find Bruni in a fireplace near Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe.
Mexico
Dante
In Mexico, guests can find Dante in his usual spot at the base of the pyramid.
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