EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2024 – Dates, Guide, Tips

For all you foodies out there, attending a food festival at Walt Disney World is probably a dream come true. We couldn't agree more! EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is billed as, “A Spectacular Celebration of Global Cuisines, Music, & More” and is one of the most well-attended events of the year.

Last year Walt Disney World extended the duration of the festival again with the festival taking place July 27 and continuing through November 18.

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New last year was the addition of Muppet Labs! Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and assistant Beaker of Muppet Labs will welcome guests to their taste-testing headquarters where they are busy making scientific snacks and mind-blowing beverages. Guests will be able to sample some of their kooky concoctions like the Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings, or the Pickle Milkshake.

You can watch a fun video of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and assistant Beaker announcing their appearance here:

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EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Basic Information

Dates

The 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival dates have not yet been announced, but last year's festival began on July 27 and continued through November 18.

Location

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is held at the Epcot World Showcase.

Ride Availability

Standard offerings at EPCOT will be available throughout the festival including attractions and entertainment regardless of your participation in the festival. Select days will even have extended hours.

Booking Information

Booking dates for all events will be announced in the coming months. In the past, reservations were only able to be via phone at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Advanced booking is only necessary for paid events. Check out Disney's official site for more information as it becomes available.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Marketplace Booths

For most attendees, the marketplace booths are the most important part of the festival. Granted, there are several other elements of the festival, but the booths are the #1 people experience at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Snack-sized portions available for purchase at each booth allow you to eat your way through several countries and cultures.

While the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival offerings have not yet been announced, you can see the foods from last year for reference: 

India

Food Items:

  • Curry-spiced Crispy Cheese with mango-curry ketchup (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Potato and Pea Samosa with coriander-lime cream (Plant-based) 
  • Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread

Beverages: 

  • Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic)
  • Taj Mahal Premium Lager
  • SULA Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine
  • SULA Chenin Blanc
  • Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Refreshment Outpost

Food Item: 

  • Spicy Githeri with white beans, pigeon peas, curried BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice, and kachumbari slaw (Plant-based) 

Beverages: 

  • Gulf Stream Brewing Co. Cloud 9 Watermelon Hibiscus Lager (New) 
  • Ciderboys Mango Tango Hard Cider (New)
  • North Coast Brewing Co. PranQster Golden Ale (New)

Kenya 

Food Items:

  • Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef with sweet potato-corn mealie pap and kachumbari slaw
  • Peri-Peri Skewered Shrimp with citrus-flavored couscous

Beverage: 

  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Congo Pilsner

The Alps 

Food Items:

  • Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with shaved ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Dark Chocolate Fondue with berries, pound cake, and meringues (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Stiegl Brewery Key Lime Radler
  • Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner
  • Frozen Rosé

Germany 

Food Items:

  • Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Bratwurst on a Pretzel Roll with mustard
  • Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce

Beverages: 

  • Gaffel Kölsch
  • Weihenstephaner Festbier
  • Schöfferhofer Prickly Pear Hefeweizen
  • Selbach-Oster Riesling
  • Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Riesling (New)
  • Beer Flight

Spain 

Food Items:

  • Charcuterie in a Cup with a selection of imported Spanish meats, cheeses, olives, and an herbed serrano vinaigrette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Paella with saffron rice, chorizo, and shrimp
  • Seafood Salad with shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and smoked paprika

Beverages: 

  • Viña Borgia Macabeo White Sangria (New)
  • Viña Borgia Rosé Sangria (New)
  • Viña Borgia Garnacha Red Sangria (New)
  • Sangria Flight (New) 

Flavors of America 

Food Items:

  • Italian Hot Beef Sandwich with shaved beef, spicy giardiniera, and au jus on a French roll (New)
  • Cioppino: Seafood Stew with saffron-infused tomato-fennel broth and crostini (New)
  • Chilaquiles: Corn tortilla chips tossed in salsa verde with ranchero chicken, queso fresco, cilantro-lime crema, and a soft-poached egg (New) 
  • Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing

Beverages: 

  • Rogue Dreamland American Lager
  • Goose Island Beer Co. Neon Beer Hug
  • Left Hand Brewing Sawtooth Amber Ale
  • Beer Flight

Greece 

Food Items:

  • Spanakopita
  • Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki on warm flatbread
  • Plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Moussaka (Plant-based) (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Mylonas Winery Assyrtiko White Wine
  • Skouras ‘Zoe’ Rosé
  • Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red
  • Wine Flight

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)

Food Items:

  • Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli
    • Chermoula Chicken
    • Moroccan-spiced Lamb
  • Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce (Plant-based)
  • Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with hummus, chermoula, and Zhoug dips (Plant-based)
  • Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts

Beverages: 

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider
  • Keel Farms Raspberry Citrus Hard Cider (New) 
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Peach Party Peach & Blackberry Hard Cider (New)
  • Fig Cocktail with fig vodka, sparkling wine, and cranberry juice
  • Hard Cider Flight
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Belgium 

Food Items:

  • Beer-braised Beef served with gouda mashed potatoes
  • Belgian Waffle with warm chocolate ganache
  • Belgian Waffle with berry compote and whipped cream

Beverages: 

  • Belgian Chilled Coffee (Non-alcoholic)
  • Brasserie D’Achouffe Houblon Chouffe IPA (New)
  • Delirium Red Fruit Belgian Ale
  • Brewery Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale (New)
  • Belgian Chilled Coffee featuring ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur
  • Beer Flight

Brazil 

Food Items:

  • Feijoada: Black beans with pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice
  • Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread (Emile’s Fromage Montage)

Beverages: 

  • Xingu Brazilian Black Lager
  • Frozen Caipirinha with cachaça

Ireland 

Food Items:

  • Fisherman’s Seafood Pie
  • Roasted Irish Sausage with colcannon potatoes and onion gravy
  • Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish cream liqueur custard

Beverages: 

  • Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
  • Bunratty Mead Honey Wine
  • Guinness Baileys Coffee Shake

Canada 

Food Items:

  • Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Canadian Filet Mignon served with mushrooms, Boursin Black Truffle & Sea Salt mashed potatoes and a Boursin Black Truffle & Sea Salt whipped butter

Beverages: 

  • Collective Arts Brewing Audio/Visual Lager
  • Château des Charmes Cabernet Sauvignon

Refreshment Port 

Food Items:
  • Braised Beef Poutine: French fries with braised beef, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese sauce, cheese curds, crumbled Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs, and gherkin relish
  • Cinnamon-Sugar Beaver Tail (New)

Beverages: 

  • Boulevard Brewing Co. Quirk Pineapple Orange Whip Hard Seltzer
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Peach
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Australia 

Food Items:

  • Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with pepper, onion, snap peas, and sweet chili sauce
  • Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies
  • Lamington: Yellow cake with raspberry filling with chocolate and coconut

Beverages: 

  • Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier
  • Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz

Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE

Food Item:

  • Guava Cake with whipped cream and coconut (Plant-based) 

Beverages: 

  • Tropical Mimosa with sparkling wine and Minute Maid Passion Fruit, orange, and guava juices
  • Berry Mimosa with berry fizz sparkling wine and white cranberry juice (New) 
  • Blood Orange Mimosa with sparkling wine and blood orange juice
  • Beer Mimosa: Boulevard Brewing Co. Berry Noir Sour Ale and sparkling wine
  • Mimosa Flight
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Coastal Eats

Food Items:

  • Lump Crab Cake with Cajun-spiced vinegar slaw
  • Oysters Rockefeller

Beverages: 

  • Wildly Brut Cuvée (New) 
  • Cape Codder: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with cranberry, pomegranate, and lime
  • CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Flavors from Fire 

Food Items:

  • The IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with wasabi cream and spicy Asian slaw on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based) 
  • Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak Taco with crushed avocado, grilled corn salsa, pickled red onions, queso fresco, and cilantro-lime cream (New)  
  • Spiced Chocolate Tart with BBQ potato chip crust, salted whisky-caramel, and smoked sea salt (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Saugatuck Brewing Company Bonfire Beer
  • Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel
  • Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon

The Fry Basket 

Food Items:

  • Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aïoli (Plant-based) 
  • Fry Flight
    • Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries (Plant-based)
    • BBQ Bacon Fries with smoked aïoli
    • Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and maple bourbon glaze
  • Pickle Fries with dill ranch (New)

Beverages: 

  • Salty Dog Cocktail: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with grapefruit juice, ginger, simple syrup, and lime with a salted rim
  • Stone Brewing Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager (New) 

Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey

Food Items:

  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings
  • Garlic-Parmesan Wings
  • Orange-Cardamom Wings (New) 
  • Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch
  • IMPOSSIBLE Buffalo Chicken Tenders with plant-based blue cheese, plant-based ranch, and celery (New) (Plant-based) 
  • Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings with cool cucumber yogurt (New) 
  • Buffalo Brussels Sprouts with plant-based blue cheese and plant-based ranch (Plant-based)

Beverages: 

  • Frozen Fusion: Twinings Pomegranate and Raspberry Herbal Tea fused with orange ice cream molecules (Non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Pickle Milkshake (Non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Sun King Brewing Caipirinha Lager (New)
  • Brew Hub French Connection IPA (New)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Old Fashion Porter (New)
  • Beer Flight
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Tropicolada Hard Cider (New)
  • Bold Rock Peach Berry Hard Cider (New)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Raspberry Lemonade Hard Cider (New)
  • Cider Flight

Connections Cafe 

Food Item:

  • Remy Liege Waffle: Cream cheese Liege waffle with cream cheese icing, graham cracker crumbs, and a Remy chocolate garnish
Connections Eatery 

Food Item:

  • Remy Liege Waffle: Cream cheese Liege waffle with cream cheese icing, graham cracker crumbs, and a Remy chocolate garnish

Beverage: 

  • Yucatan Sunset Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, passion fruit syrup, Bols Triple Sec 30 proof Liqueur with lime and orange juices

Hawaii (Opening August 15) 

Food Items:

  • Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE Pineapple Chutney and spicy mayonnaise
  • SPAM Sushi with sushi rice, Teriyaki-glazed SPAM, spicy mayonnaise, eel sauce, and nori
  • Passion Fruit Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts (Emile’s Fromage Montage)

Beverages: 

  • Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA
  • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine
  • AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and grenadine

The Noodle Exchange (Opening August 15)

Food Items:

  • Shaved Beef Ramen with shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, shaved peppers, and a soy egg in citrus-sesame broth
  • IMPOSSIBLE Pork Ramen with shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, baby bok choy, and a soy egg in savory chicken broth
  • Thai Shrimp with rice noodles, shiitake mushrooms, and basil in coconut-curry broth
  • Tofu Ramen with shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, shaved peppers, and baby bok choy in citrus-sesame broth (Plant-based) 

Beverages: 

  • Parish Brewing Strawberry Mochi Berliner Weisse (New) 
  • Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Old Vine Riesling (New)

NEW! Char & Chop (Opening Sept. 22nd)

Food Items:

  • Roasted Porchetta with lemon-parsley salsa verde and shaved fennel salad (New) 
  • Grilled IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with herbed polenta, puttanesca sauce, and ricotta (New) 
  • Meat Assorti: Trio of shaved meats with baby arugula, pickled mustard seeds, truffle oil, and grilled ciabatta (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Krombacher Pilsner (New)
  • North Coast Laguna Baja Vienna Lager (New)
  • Motorworks Brewing Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter (New)
  • GoGi ‘Birdie’ Pinot Noir
  • Bloody Mary with Seaside Grown Bloody Mary Mix and Kurvball Barbecue Whiskey
  • Beer Flight

NEW! Wine & Wedge (Opening Sept. 22nd)

Food Items:

  • Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accompaniments (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Boursin Fig & Balsamic Soufflé with fig tapenade (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Southern Pimento Cheese with bread-and-butter pickled vegetables and grilled bread (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
  • Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese: Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accoutrements paired with Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese, Hartley Apple Brandy, and Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese (New) 
  • Hartley Apple Brandy (New)
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port (New)
  • Flight

NEW! Bubbles & Brine (Opening Sept. 22nd)

Food Items:

  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with prosecco cocktail sauce and grilled lemon (New) 
  • Jonah Crab Claw Cocktail with stone-ground mustard sauce (New)
  • Caviar with traditional accompaniments, champagne cream, and blini (New)

Beverages: 

  • Moët & Chandon Impérial
  • Veuve Clicquot Rosé
  • Dom Pérignon
NEW! Swirled Showcase (Opening Later This Fall)

Food Items:

  • Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitro Cake
  • Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
    • Vanilla
    • Apple-Cinnamon
    • Salted Caramel
  • Cream Soda Float with vanilla soft-serve
  • Fanta Grape Float with vanilla soft-serve

Beverages: 

  • Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic)
  • Cinnamon Apple Cider (Non-alcoholic)
  • 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter
  • 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter Float with vanilla soft-serve
  • Berry Fizz Fragolino Red Sparkling Wine Float with vanilla soft-serve

Mexico

Food Items:

  • Tostada de Carnitas: Braised pork on a fried corn tortilla with black beans, avocado mousse, queso fresco, and chives (New)
  • Taco de Costilla: Slow-braised beef short rib on a corn tortilla with salsa de chile morita, avocado mousse, and spring onions (New) 
  • Pastel Imposible: Layers of traditional Mexican flan and tres leches with guava and cajeta (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Mexican Craft Beer
  • Trouble in Paradise Margarita: Ilegal Mezcal, Combier Watermelon Liqueur, Rosé Wine, Lime Juice, and Agave with a Chili-Lime Powder Rim (New) 
  • Fly Away Margarita: Nocheluna Sotol, Pineapple-Ginger Juice, Chile Ancho Verde Liqueur, and Ambhar Blanco Tequila with a Sweet Dried Chili Salt Rim (NEW)

France

Food Items:

  • Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm beignet filled with three cheese blend
  • Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot croissant with garlic and parsley
  • Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes Dauphine: Braised short ribs in cabernet with puffed potatoes
  • Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Fraises: Vanilla crème brûlée with house-made strawberry jam

Beverages: 

  • Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, orange juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose
  • Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend (New) 
  • Chardonnay (New)
  • Parisian Cosmo Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier, and cranberry juice (New)

Italy

Food Items:

  • Focaccia Ripiena: Freshly-baked focaccia, beef meatballs, tomato sauce, and burrata cheese (New) 
  • Cavatelli with sweet sausage ragoût and crispy Applewood-smoked bacon (New) 
  • Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with vanilla cream and strawberry compote (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Prosecco
  • Moscato
  • Chianti
  • Italian Sangria (Red or White)
  • Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello
  • Peroni Pilsner

China

Food Items:

  • Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce
  • Crispy Duck Bao Bun with hoisin sauce (New)
  • Dandan Noodles: Spicy pork with Sichuan sauce, peanut butter, and sesame

Beverages: 

  • Passion Fruit Bubble Tea (Non-alcoholic)
  • Fiery Dream: Citrus vodka, triple sec, guava nectar, and spicy hot honey syrup
  • ByeJoe Punch: Chinese BaiJiu spirit, piña colada mix, lychee syrup, and sparkling water
  • Fireworks: Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, citrus vodka, orange juice, and mango syrup
  • Brew Hub Lychee Foo Draft Beer

Japan

Food Items:

  • Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce
  • Fire Taiko Roll: Sushi roll with spicy tuna, cucumber, and pickled daikon radish served with spicy sauce (New) 
  • Beef Wa-Gyu Don: Traditional Japanese rice bowl with American wagyu beef over steamed white rice (New) 

Beverages: 

  • Sake Passion Cocktail (New) 
  • Moon on the Water Sake (New)
  • Brew Hub Momo Amber Ale (New)

Funnel Cake

Food Item:

  • Candied Bacon Funnel Cake: Funnel Cake topped with Vanilla Ice Cream, Candied Bacon, and Maple Syrup Drizzle (New)

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

The American Adventure – Nutty Caramel Mocha Cold Brew: A sweet blend of caramel mudslide cold brew, caramel syrup, peanut butter syrup, and chocolate syrup topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce (Spirited version available with Carolans Peanut Butter Irish Cream Liqueur) (New)

Near Canada – Frozen Roseberry: A refreshing blend of frozen lemon and strawberry-rose syrup (Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka) (New) 

World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE) – Amaretto Iced Tea: A sweet and nutty blend of black iced tea and amaretto syrup (Spirited version available with Citrónge Orange Liqueur) (New) 

World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – Java Horchata: A sweet blend of espresso and horchata topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka and Kahlúa Liqueur) (New) 

Emile’s Fromage MontageA serving of Schinkennudeln, a German dish featuring cheese and pasta noodles.

Your whole family will enjoy Emile’s Fromage Montage, where you can sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways.

Purchase any 5 cheese dishes from select Global Marketplaces listed in the Festival Passport and be sure to collect a stamp for each purchased dish.

Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, bring the stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips for a prize unique to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Locations and Menu Items

  • India Marketplace
    Curry-Spiced Crispy Cheese with Mango-Curry Ketchup
  • Germany Marketplace
    Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese
  • Greece Marketplace
    Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
  • Brazil Marketplace
    Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread
  • Canada Marketplace
    Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
  • Flavors from Fire Marketplace
    Smoked Corned Beef with House-made Potato Chips, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue
  • Hawaii Marketplace
    Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts
  • The Alps Marketplace
    Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Shaved Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette
    Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette
  • Spain Marketplace
    Charcuterie in Cup with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives and an Herbed Vinaigrette
  • Wine & Wedge – NEW!
    Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accoutrements
    Boursin Fig and Balsamic Soufflé with Fig Tapenade
    Southern Pimento Cheese with Bread and Butter Pickled Vegetables and Grilled Bread

EPCOT Scavenger HuntsA family smiles up at a figure of Remy from Ratatouille perched on a roof

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Kids of all ages can search for Remy on a scavenger hunt around the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

Simply purchase your map and stickers from select Festival merchandise locations, including:

Next, locate statuettes of Remy hidden throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces and match the ingredient stickers to your map.

Once you’ve found them all, bring your completed map to Disney Traders—located at the entrance to World Showcase—and choose a surprise.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

Celebrate the Halloween season with this very special pumpkin hunt. Last year's took place from September 29 to October 31.

Here’s how you can join the pursuit:

  • Purchase a special map and stickers at select merchandise locations, including Creations ShopPort of Entry and World Traveler at International Gateway.
  • Have fun hunting for hidden decorative pumpkins based on Disney characters. Once you’ve found a character, place the corresponding stickers on your Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit map.
  • Whether you choose to hunt for pumpkins or not, you may return your map to Disney Traders—located at the entrance to World Showcase or World Traveler at International Gateway––for a Festival keepsake.

Eat to Beat Concert Series 2024 PerformancesEpcot with monorail

A free concert series is available daily throughout the festival featuring a wide variety of genres and musicians. This takes place at the American Gardens Theater in EPCOT's American Adventure Pavilion. There are typically a few different concerts each day, so you can attend several days in a row and enjoy different musical offerings at the concert series.

Previous acts featured in the Eat to Beat concert series include Boyz II Men, Postmodern Jukebox, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, David Cook, Sister Hazel, Plain White T's, American Authors, Sugar Ray, and more! With such notable acts, this could easily become a trip highlight for music-lovers.

While the 2024 concert details have not yet been announced, you can see details from last year below for reference. 

  • Location: America Gardens Theatre – American Adventure Pavilion
  • Dates: July 27 to November 13, 2023
  • Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM

For a premium event, you can upgrade to the Eat to Beat Dinner Package to enjoy gourmet fare while enjoying the music.

2023 EPCOT Eat to Beat Concert Series

  • July 28-29 – Orianthi (NEW)
  • July 30-31 – For King & Country (NEW)
  • Aug. 4-5 – Southern Avenue
  • Aug. 6-7 – Tiffany
  • Aug. 11-12 – Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart
  • Aug. 13-14 – The Bacon Brothers (NEW)
  • Aug. 18-21 – Joey Fatone & Friends
  • Aug. 25-26 – Ayron Jones (NEW)
  • Aug. 27-28 – Phillip Phillips (NEW)
  • Sept. 1-2 – Baha Men
  • Sept. 3-4 – MercyMe
  • Sept. 8-9 – Ray Parker Jr.
  • Sept. 10-11 – TobyMac
  • Sept. 15 – Celebrity Latin Talent
  • Sept. 16 – Celebrity Latin Talent
  • Sept. 17-18 – Raul Acosta and Oro Solido (NEW)
  • Sept. 22-23 – Los Amigos Invisibles
  • Sept. 24-25 – 98 °
  • Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 – Boyz II Men
  • Oct. 6-7 – Mark Wills
  • Oct. 8-9 – Sugar Ray
  • Oct. 13-14 – Hoobastank
  • Oct. 15-16 – Air Supply
  • Oct. 20-21 – Taylor Dayne
  • Oct. 22-23 – Billy Ocean
  • Oct. 27-30 – Hanson
  • Nov. 3-4 – We The Kings (NEW)
  • Nov. 5-6 – Sheila E.
  • Nov. 10-11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
  • Nov. 12-13 – 38 Special

Eat to the Beat Dining PackagesA guitarist performs on stage in the foreground alongside a fellow musician playing a bass guitar

A meal at participating restaurants includes:

  • At Spice Road Table: 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage
  • All other participating restaurants: an appetizer, entrée and dessert—or one full buffet/family-style meal (where applicable)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage
Adult
(ages 10 and up)
Child
(ages 3 to 9)
Akershus Royal Banquet
Norway PavilionBreakfast
Lunch/Dinner
$64.00
$74.00
$41.00
$48.00
Biergarten Restaurant
Germany Pavilion
$60.00 $34.00
Coral Reef Restaurant
The Living Seas
$69.00 $27.00
Garden Grill Restaurant
The Land PavilionBreakfast
Lunch/Dinner
$53.00
$66.00
$34.00
$43.00
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Canada Pavilion
$95.00 $36.00
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
(same-day dining packages only)
American Adventure Pavilion
$35.00
Rose and Crown Dining Room
United Kingdom Pavilion
$59.00 $25.00
Spice Road Table
Morocco Pavilion
$47.00 $20.00

Prices listed above do not include tax or gratuity.

Same-Day Dining Packages

You may be able to purchase a same-day dining package, which allows you to:

To check availability for same-day dining packages, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue during the Festival.

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival MerchandiseGirls souvenir shopping at Epcot Food and Wine Festival

A wide variety of Epcot Food & Wine Festival Merchandise is available for purchase throughout the event including clothing, kitchenware, magnets, handbags, and even MagicBands. Since these are only available for a limited time, some of these items will go quickly.

Previous Epcot Food & Wine Festival EventsChef at Epcot Food and Wine Festival

So far, we haven't seen a schedule for any of these events for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. 

Besides Marketplace Booths, there are several opportunities to get involved at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival at a variety of prices. Offerings vary day-to-day, so make sure to check out Walt Disney World's official website for a complete daily schedule when you're planning your trip.

Culinary Demonstrations

If you do want to spend a little to get involved in the festival, Epcot Food & Wine Festival Culinary Demonstrations are for you. They cost $19 each and typically offer free samples, useful information, and entertaining presentations. They're a definite upgrade from the free offerings at a reasonable price. Many say this tier is the best value at the festival.

Wine in front of Epcot

Special Events

Some of these events are $100 per person or more, but avid foodies will enjoy the plethora of special events offered at Epcot Food & Wind Festival. But you will also find reasonably priced choices like the Food and Beverage Pairings which are less than $30 per person! Here is the list of this years special events:

Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It: If you want to get your hands dirty, this is definitely the choice for you. This workshop allows you to get involved and try out tips alongside professional chefs. Previous workshop topics include cake decorating, garnishing, cocktail mixing, and more.

Sunday Brunch with the Chef: This series of events features celebrity chefs offering a cooking demo and sharing stories about their background and history. Attendees will enjoy dishes prepared by the chef along with beverage pairings. Previous chefs featured in this series include Cat Cora, Buddy Valastro, and Rick Bayless.

Cheese Seminars: These seminars are all devoted to cheese! During each 90-minute session a fromager will explain the major aromas, textures and flavor levels of popular cheeses—from Asiago to Zamorano. Guests can sample cheese, wines, and beer during this seminar.

Food and Beverage Pairings: Guests can learn the fundamentals of food and beverage pairings from expert chefs that will collaborate with beverage experts to whip up delicious pairings.

Beverage Seminars: Guests can sample select adult beverages at this 45-minute seminar that puts you in touch with your inner wine, beer or spirit connoisseur.

To read more about this year's special events at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival and to get tickets, see the Disney World website. 

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About Miriam Jean

Miriam is a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Family Advocacy and Policy. Her advocacy efforts include working as an intern with multiple political think tanks as well as serving as a delegate at the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women. She currently works in higher education training student leaders and teaching leadership classes. In her spare time she loves the arts, especially singing and the theatre. She recently played the title role in ”Mary Poppins” alongside her husband who played Bert, an especially memorable experience. She first fell in love with Disney when she dressed as Winnie-the-Pooh for her second Halloween and has never looked back. An avid history buff, she especially enjoys researching all historical aspects of the Disney franchise and celebrating the company's legacy and growth. Miriam loves spending time with her wonderful family, watching black-and-white movies, and eating anything with sprinkles.

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