Voices of Liberty will Return with New Themed Costumes Starting at Epcot Festival of the Arts 2025. We are just a few days from the opening of the first festival of the year at Disney, Epcot Festival of the Arts 2025 will open with some returning menu items, and things to do like Chalk Art, and Figment’s Brush with the Masters, and of course all the colorful and well-presented food.
There are also new experiences coming in 2025, the 30 years of Disney on Broadway museum showcase will be installed inside CommuniCore Hall. Furthermore, Disney just announced the Voices of Liberty, who perform daily in the Rotunda in the American Adventure pavilion, will return to themed costumes. The new designs will be featured throughout the year, except for the Holidays when the acapella group turns into the Dicken’s carollers.
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a time to celebrate visual, performing, and culinary arts. This year, at the start of the festival, we will get to see the art of costume design with the debut of new Voices of Liberty costumes!
This new look for the beloved a cappella group will be featured year-round–except during the holidays, of course–and the costumes are the product of talent, time, and careful design. To get a closer look at the artistry and effort behind these creations, I sat down with the talented costume design and production team at Disney Live Entertainment, which is responsible for these new looks.
Let’s take a peek into their creative process and what it takes to bring these costumes to life!
Designing for such an iconic ensemble is no small feat and our team was up for the challenge! “We wanted to create a cohesive look that celebrated the grandness of the rotunda in which they perform and the impact of their musical presentation through incorporating a visual aesthetic of music itself,” explained Josh, Costume Designer with Disney Live Entertainment. Regarding the color palette, he found inspiration from a vintage American flag. This allowed him to create unique looks for each performer while still coordinating with the whole group, illustrating how individual voices come together as one.
One of the most important aspects of costume design is ensuring the garments are visually stunning yet functional for the performers who will wear them daily while singing. The design features a streamlined, architectural energy, so it was essential to select fabrics that could be tailored well while providing the crisp construction needed. Aubry, the customer for this project, sourced a sustainable fabric made from 50% or more recycled materials. “The fabric could also be custom dyed to match the exact colors chosen by our designer, allowing us to achieve the intended vision as closely as possible.”
Collaboration is key in a project like this – not just within the Costuming team, but also in partnership with the Voices of Liberty cast. “When we fit our performers for costumes, we make sure they demonstrate movements they might need to make during the show, which can vary from person to person,” Aubry explained. “For example, our vocal captains use a wide range of arm movement while conducting, so comfort and mobility in the back and shoulders is of extra importance.”
When asked about the final product, our Costuming team couldn’t contain their excitement. For them, the most memorable part of the process is how it brough everyone together. A highlight for both Josh and Aubry was when the Voices of Liberty visited the costume shop to perform a special thank you for the entire Creative Costuming team who worked on the project, including stitchers, drapers, cutters, and more, all while wearing the new costumes they worked so hard to create.
The new Voices of Liberty costumes are more than just clothes; they are an example of the artistry of costuming. From the thoughtful design choices to the detailed production processes, the Creative Costuming team created something that both the performers and our guests will enjoy and appreciate for years to come.
