WDW – Special Events: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

A CULINARY ADVENTURE TO SAVOR

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Discover a cornucopia of cultures, cuisines and innovative cooking techniques from chefs worldwide. This food aficionado’s paradise is replete with delicious dishes, fine wine, craft beer, spirits and other beverages sure to satisfy every palate.

 

Festival Offerings at Year-Round Locations

Connections Café & Connections Eatery – Delight in a tasty treat when you stop by for Starbucks coffee, specialty beverages and Disney-baked goods.	Funnel Cake (Between the American Adventure and Japan) – Enjoy an all-American indulgence: a fluffy funnel cake featuring tasty toppings!
Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® – Satisfy your craving for comfort foods! In addition to the regular menu, enjoy some Festival specialties.	Refreshment Outpost – Stop by for satisfying snacks and beverages to go. In addition to the regular menu, enjoy some new Festival specialties.
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company – Discover a different Festival-exclusive beverage at each of the 4 Joffrey’s locations at EPCOT:  Near Mission: SPACE®, near Disney Traders, near the Canada Pavilion, and in the American Adventure Pavilion	Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco) – Treat your senses to traditional Moroccan cuisine, like grilled kebabs and a falafel pita.

2023 Marketplaces

The Alps (Near Germany) – Indulge in comforting Alpine cuisine, like warm Raclette Swiss cheese served with a baguette.	Greece (Near Morocco) – Opa! Enjoy traditional Greek dishes as you sip on a dry wine.
Australia (Near Port of Entry)  – Embark on a culinary journey Down Under as you sample popular Australian food & wine.	Hawai’i (Near Port of Entry) – Traverse the Pacific for tropical flavors and island favorites both savory and sweet.                     (Available August 15)
Belgium (Between France & Morocco) –  Satisfy your senses with classic Belgian cuisine paired with a bold Belgian beer.	India (Near China) – Spice up your life with Indian cuisine like samosas and chicken tikka masala.
Brazil (Between France & Morocco) – Dig into South American cuisine and culture with the Land of the Palms’ finest fare.	Ireland (Near United Kingdom) – Enjoy favorite dishes from the Emerald Isle—which pair wonderfully with Irish ale and mead honey wine.
Brew-Wing at the Odyssey – Take a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations—and madcap mishaps—of Muppet Labs.	Italy – Relish the simple elegance of cucina italiana, with some of the world’s best-loved food and wine.
Canada – Discover delightful dishes and refreshing beverages from the Great White North.	Japan – Delight your appetite with delish dishes and lively libations from the Land of the Rising Sun.
China – Please your palate with popular Chinese plates, bubble tea, draft beer and cocktails.	Kenya (Near Refreshment Outpost) – Set off on a safari of flavor as you enjoy traditional Kenyan food and beer.
Flavors from Fire Hosted by the NFL on ESPN Inc (Near Test Track) – Enjoy heartwarming dishes inspired by campfire-cooked summertime favorites.	Mexico – Take your taste buds south of the border for tacos, tostadas, Mexican craft beer and margaritas.
Flavors of America – Celebrate flavors from both coasts, with dishes from such regions as New England, the Southwest, and more.	The Noodle Exchange (Near Disney Traders) – Savor the flavors of the Far East served up in delicious noodle dishes.  (Available August 15)
France – Fall in love with the classic cuisine of France—along with assorted wines or a slushy cocktail.	Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE® (Near Port of Entry) – Get the brunch party started! Sample sweet treats and sip on sparkling mimosas.
The Fry Basket (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet®) – Snack on crispy French fries or yucca fries, seasoned to perfection.	Spain (Between Italy & Germany) – Feast on flavorful Spanish foods—like paella and charcuterie—along with beer and wine.
Germany – Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!

JAMMin’ Chefs (Canada Mill Stage)

This funky drumming crew breaks it down as they drum up fun in the kitchen using pots, pans and other unlikely instruments.

Mariachi Cobre (America Gardens Theatre)

Enjoy an exuberant performance of world-famous, traditional folk music from this Festival Favorite!

Voices of Liberty (America Gardens Theatre)

Get swept away by inspiring vocal performances celebrating America’s spirit and beauty.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series

The 2022 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series will spice up your evening after a day of delicious dining.   Live concerts are presented nightly at America Gardens Theater by Florida Blue Medicare.  See big-name bands and beloved singers performing Friday to Monday nights throughout the Festival.  Watch as local bands from across Central Florida take the stage Tuesday to Thursday, playing popular songs of yesterday and today on.

Explore show dates and bands:

2023 Eat to the Beat Performers
Funkafied July 27	Audio Exchange September 19 to 21
Orianthi – NEW! July 28 and 29	Los Amigos Invisibles – NEW! September 22 to 24
For King + Country – NEW! July 30 and 31	98˚ September 26 and 26
Funkafied August 1 to 3	Latin Ambition September 27 and 28
Southern Avenue August 4 and 5	Boyz II Men September 29 to October 2
Tiffany August 6 and 7	Wish Radio October 3 to 5
Champagne August 8 to 10	Mark Wills October 6 and 7
Reuben Studdard with Haley Reinhart – NEW! August 11 and 12	Sugar Ray October 8 and 9
The Bacon Brothers – NEW! August 13 and 14	Icon Party Band October 10 to 12
M-80s August 15 to 17	Hoobastank October 13 and 14
The Female Collective August 22 to 24	Air Supply October 15 and 16
Ayron Jones – NEW! August 25 and 26	Evolution Mowtown October 17 to 19
Phillip Phillips – NEW! August 27 and 28	Taylor Dane October 20 and 21
Element August 29 to 31	Billy Ocean October 22 and 23
Baha Men September 1 and 2	Sound Up October 24 to 26
MercyMe September 3 and 4	Hanson October 27 to 30
Foreigners Journey September 5 to 7	Rexine October 31 to November 2
Ray Parker Jr. September 8 and 9	We the Kings – NEW! November 3 and 4
TobyMac September 10 and 11	Sheila E November 5 and 6
Hooligans September 12 to 14	Epic Live November 7 to 9
Monsieur Periné September 15	Big Bad Voodoo Daddy November 10 and 11
Raul Acosta & Oro Solido September 16 and 17	38 Special November 12 and 13
Latin Celebrity Talent – TBA September 18

Eat to the Beat Dining Packages – Treat your senses to a delicious meal and secure a guaranteed seat to an Eat to the Beat concert presented by Florida Blue Medicare!  Packages are available at Akershus in the Norway Pavillion (BLD), Biergarten Restaurant in the Germany Pavillion (D), Spice Road Table in the Morocco Pavillion (D), Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada Pavillion (D), Garden Grill Restaurant (BLD) and Coral Reef Restaurant (D) in World Nature.  Same-Day dining packages are available at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbeque.  Contact your Dream Designer to reserve an Eat to the Beat Dining Package during your visit. 

FUN FOR ALL AGES

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure that’s très magnifique! Kids of all ages can search for Remy on a savory scavenger hunt around the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

 

• First, purchase your map and stickers (available while supplies last) from select Festival merchandise locations, including Disney Traders, Port of Entry, Creations Shop, World Traveler at International Gateway, and Festival Merchandise Kiosks.
• Next, search throughout World Showcase for hidden statuettes of Remy. When you find one, match the appropriate sticker to the location on your map!
• Once you’ve found them all, bring your completed map to Creations Shop, Disney Traders, or World Traveler at International Gateway to get a special surprise, compliments of Chef Remy!

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak is subject to cancellation or change without notice including—without limitation—dates and prices. Maps and stickers are available while supplies last.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

Celebrate the Halloween season with your gourd-eous group by partaking in this very special pumpkin hunt from September 29 to October 31, 2023 (or while supplies last).

 

• Purchase a game board and stickers at select merchandise locations, including Creations Shop, Port 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 game board.
• 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 spooky surprise.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is subject to cancellation or change without notice including—without limitation—dates, surprises, and prices. Maps and stickers available while supplies last. Limit 5 game board purchases per Guest. One surprise per game board.  Game board valid for redemption through October 31, 2023, or while surprise supplies last.

Emile’s Fromage Montage

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

Use your Festival Passport as a guide to find Emile’s Fromage Montage menu items from select global marketplaces. Then, purchase and enjoy any 5 of the featured dishes—and collect a stamp with each purchase to track your progress. After you’ve collected 5 stamps, bring your stamped Festival Passport to the Shimmering Sips marketplace for a specialty prize unique to EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE

No festival at Epcot would be complete without special merchandise!  Be sure to stop at festival retail locations throughout EPCPT, including Port of Entry, World Traveler, and Creations Shop, for special Epcot Food & Wine Festival exclusive merchandise that includes items such as clothing, home décor, trading pins, and so much more!  You’ll find the wide variety of festival merchandise at the Festival Welcome Center as well as at various locations throughout the park. 

Merchandise collections include:

• Festival Event Logo Collection
• Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Picnic Collection
• Disney Encanto Collection
• Figment Annual Passholder Collection

All merchandise available while supplies last.

 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Be sure to review important information about special dietary requests and ID requirements.

Special Dietary Requests

For your convenience, some menu items have been indicated as plant-based or gluten/wheat-friendly.

You may also consult with a chef or special-diets-trained Cast Member before placing your order. We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergen into these menu choices. However, it is possible for the allergen to be introduced before the food is provided to us or inadvertently during our preparation or handling. We do not have separate kitchens to prepare allergy-friendly items or separate dining areas for Guests with allergies or intolerances.

ID Requirements to Purchase Alcoholic Beverages

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcoholic beverages at any establishment in the state of Florida—including Walt Disney World Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Alcohol will not be served to anyone who does not present valid identification upon request. The following forms of ID will be accepted as proof of age:

• US. state driver’s license (includes U.S. territories*)
• US. state ID (includes U.S. territories*)
• US. military ID
• Original passport
• Copy of passport (either on paper or captured on a mobile device), along with a government-issued photo ID** that verifies the person and birth date shown on the copy
• NEXUS card issued by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (Canadian Guests only)

Please note: visitors from outside the United States are required to present both a valid passport and another form of government-issued photo identification from their country of origin.

For all questions concerning our identification requirements, please call (407) 939-6244. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

*U.S. territories include Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands and American Samoa.

**Foreign driver’s licenses or ID cards are not acceptable by themselves.