Mark your calendars! The 2026 Walt Disney World EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival begins August 27th and goes till November 21st! During the festival, guests can enjoy numerous delectable dishes across six continents within the world showcase and join in on spectacular live performances at the America Gardens Theatre. So, if you’re ready to embark on a memory-filled journey across the world, continue reading to learn more about the EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival!
- About the International Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT
- Global Marketplaces for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
- Live Performances for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
- Scavenger Hunts for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
- Eat to the Beat Dining Packages for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
- DVC Resorts Near EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
- Rent a Timeshare with Timeshares Only
About the International Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is an annual celebration at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. Each year, guests are welcomed to join in on a one-of-a-kind celebration offering diversity and inclusivity. Guests can relish delectable dishes from various countries around the world showcase, jam out to live music and performances, purchase exclusive festival merchandise, and embark on adventurous scavenger hunts. The festival is an excellent way to celebrate our differences in culture and cuisine while creating everlasting memories with family and friends.
While this may be an annual celebration, there are some newcomings to this year’s festival!
Festival Updates
Each year during the Food and Wine Festival, EPCOT is filled with incredible food and drinks for the whole family to enjoy. Typically, festival favorites reappear along with new additions to get excited about. This year, there is a new booth located in Communicore Hall called “The Wedge Hosted by Dairy Does More,” that many festival-goers are eager to try. This booth will include three different mac and cheese dishes and a “Selection of Cheeses” assortment.
Global Marketplaces for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
Journey around the world showcase to enjoy a variety of authentic culinary dishes and delights. Guests can try cuisine from six different continents scattered throughout the world showcase! The festival will offer new dishes, as well as feature familiar dishes from previous Food and Wine festivals. While there are still tons of new menu items in the works, here’s a sneak peek at some of the sweet comebacks coming to this year’s festival:
- Pão de Queijo — Brazilian Cheese Bread (Brazil)
- Cheddar and Bacon Soup — served with a Pretzel Roll (Canada)
- Slow-roasted Pork Slider — with sweet-and-sour chutney (Hawaii)
- Fry Flight —Sea Salt-Malt Vinegar Fries, Truffle-Parmesan Fries, and Sweet Potato Casserole Fries (The Fry Basket)
- And much more!
Moreover, the festival will return its Emile’s Fromage Montage, a fun food stroll encouraging folks to indulge in various delicious cheeses. So, when you enter the park, remember to grab the festival passport to spot the different cheese locations and decide which five you want to try. Per a valid cheese booth, you’ll receive a stamp. Once you’ve acquired five stamps, you’ll receive an exclusive prize!
Next, we’ll discuss the extraordinary live performances at the Food and Wine Festival!
Live Performances for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
Enhance your festival experience by joining in on the live concert series of fun at the America Gardens Theatre. The festival will host an Eat to the Beat concert series featuring local artists and well-known bands. Stay tuned for more details!
In addition to delicious food and impressive live performances, EPCOT is also introducing interactive scavenger hunts to add a new level of fun to your festival experience.
Scavenger Hunts for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will also include three fun scavenger hunts, perfect for the whole family!
- Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak
- Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit (Halloween season Pumpkin Hunt)
- Emile’s Fromage Montage
Moreover, let’s dive into the Eat to the Beat Dining packages!
Eat to the Beat Dining Packages for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
If you’re looking to enjoy delicious food while watching state-of-the-art live performances, you might want to consider purchasing a dining package. With a dining package, you are guaranteed a spot to view the Eat to the Beat concert series.
Concert Series Dining Packages
Enjoy tasty meals at select EPCOT restaurants before settling into your reserved seat for stage special events. Guests can choose from a variety of EPCOT restaurants for this dining package, with both table service and quick service options. Most participating restaurants will include an entrée and dessert, or one full buffet (at select locations)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older). Or, at Spice Road Table, two small plates, a shared dessert platter, and a drink are included.
DVC Resorts Near EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
So, if the EPCOT Food Wine Festival sounds fun, consider booking a DVC rental today to be ahead of the game! There are several spectacular DVC resort rentals near the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Check out a few of them below!
Disney’s Boardwalk Villas
Enjoy a Disney vacation at an extravagant, romantic waterfront resort at Disney’s Boardwalk Villas. This charming and old-fashioned resort is near Disney’s EPCOT and offers tranquility and excitement. So, when you’re tired from spending the day at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, you can relax and wind down in spacious villas.
At Disney’s Boardwalk Villas, guests can stay in one- to three-bedroom villas. So, regardless of your party size, there’s an accommodating villa for everyone! Each villa features a washer and dryer, a full kitchen, a living room, and a dining room. Most villas also have a private balcony for scenic views and relaxation.
Next on the DVC list is for folks looking for a luxury European-inspired resort.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Vacation in a stunning European-style resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort. Inspired by imagination and European and Mediterranean influences, the Riviera Resort resembles a modern masterwork adorned with elegance and beauty.
Upon entering the resort, you’ll discover a captivating blend of modern and classic 20th-century furnishings in the lobby. Immerse yourself in the unique art collection, a testament to the influence of master artists, featuring beloved Disney characters and famous icons.
What’s more, with a quick Disney Skyliner ride taking you to Disney’s EPCOT, this resort is great for transportation convenience and ideal for parties of any size. Disney’s Riviera Resort offers one- to three-bedroom villas. Each villa features a kitchen or kitchenette, dining and living room, washer and dryer, private porch or balcony, and full bathrooms.
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