Quick Facts
What Makes EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Special
- Over 30 marketplace booths around World Showcase offering dishes from international cuisines
- Eat to the Beat Concert Series brings live music to America Gardens Theatre, included with park admission
- Emile's Fromage Montage: buy five cheese dishes at the marketplaces, collect a stamp for each, and redeem the passport for a specialty item
- Global Marketplace Discovery passport for collecting booth stamps
- Celebrity chef demonstrations and ticketed tasting events
- New booths and dishes announced each year: reliable crowd favorites plus seasonal surprises
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Ask SwizMust-Do List
- 1Walk the full World Showcase loop and sample from at least 6–8 booths
- 2Eat to the Beat concert in the evening (check schedule for artist lineup)
- 3Visit the new and returning fan-favorite booths early in the day
- 4Do the Emile's Fromage Montage for a fun activity between booths
- 5Book a signature dining reservation if visiting during peak festival period
Top Food & Drink Picks
- Canada: cheddar and bacon soup with a pretzel roll, and the filet mignon
- France: red wine-braised short ribs with potato gâteau
- Japan: Spicy Temaki Hand Roll (spicy tuna)
- Brazil: moqueca de camarão and pão de queijo
- The Wedge in CommuniCore Hall (through November 8): three-cheese, crab and corn, and cheesesteak macaroni and cheese
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Insider Tips
- 1Budget $60–100 per person for a fulfilling booth-hopping experience
- 2Go on weekdays: weekend evenings in October can rival peak crowd days
- 3Portions are small by design: it's a tasting experience, not dinner
- 4Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, a scavenger hunt map sold in the park, keeps kids who aren't food-focused busy between booths
- 5Eat to the Beat concerts are free with park admission. Grab a seat early for popular acts
- 6Visit early October for the best balance of cooler weather + festival still running strong
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in 2026?
August 27 – November 21, 2026 (87 days). These are the dates Disney has announced. Check the official Disney World website before you go, since nightly hours and entertainment can change.
Is EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival worth it?
Yes. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is included with standard park admission. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is the park's signature event, a 75+ day food and music celebration featuring 30+ international marketplace booths, nightly concerts, and chef events. Included with park admission, it's one of the best values in all of Disney World.
What should I do first at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?
Prioritize: Walk the full World Showcase loop and sample from at least 6–8 booths; Eat to the Beat concert in the evening (check schedule for artist lineup); Visit the new and returning fan-favorite booths early in the day.
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