The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine in Disney World! The 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is running from August 27th through November 21st, 2026, celebrating 30 years of this beloved event!

Featuring delicious Global Marketplace Food Booths around the park as well as a Concert Series, additional family-friendly activities, and MORE, this annual event is a can’t miss part of the Disney calendar!

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• • EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Global Marketplace Food Booths
  • Navigating the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
  • EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Entertainment
  • EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Family Fun — Scavenger Hunts, Food Crawls, and Exhibits
  • EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events
  • EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise
  • Extra EPCOT Food and Wine Festival FUN!

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EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Info

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EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Global Marketplace Booths

The 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival features the event’s signature Festival Marketplace Food Booths (PLUS additional locations) located throughout the park.

Over 30 Global Marketplace food booths serve up small plates featuring HUGE tastes, so you can sample and sip your way around the park trying several items featuring cuisine inspired by countries all around the world!

It’s the Best of the Fest! Here’s EVERYTHING You Need To Eat and Drink at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

Plan what you’re going to eat at the Festival with our DFB-exclusive map & printable checklist! Click “Download Now” below to get your free printables.

Click here to see the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival booth menus and photos!

Navigating the Festival

Included with EPCOT admission are the Eat to the Beat concerts, cultural adventures, the Marketplace Food and Wine Festival Passport, and all EPCOT attractions and park entertainment. (Find our COMPLETE GUIDE to EPCOT here!)

Don’t forget to pick up your free EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport!

They are available at the individual World Showcase food booths, and you may find them at the park entrance, as well. 

You can refer to this easy-to-carry guide throughout your time at the Festival and keep track of everything you taste and sip.

Something extra special in the Passport this year is a nod to the 30th Anniversary of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Disney has designated thirty items available at various Festival Marketplace Food Booths have been designated as 30th Anniversary Legacy items.

These iconic dishes are being recognized as Festival fan-favorites over the years, and some have been “reimagined” with new twists for the celebration!

You’ll find a Digital Festival Guidebook in the My Disney Experience app, too.

There is also an interesting feature might be helpful to guests with food allergies or intolerances.

When you click the “Allergy Friendly Menus,” you can find items that are friendly for guests with gluten/wheat, egg, soy, peanut/tree nut, milk, sesame, fish/shellfish and other allergies. (Please be aware that Disney has stated the following regarding Festival Marketplace Booths: “We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergen into menu choices. While we take steps to prevent cross-contact, we do not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and are unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens.”)

You can also access the Allergy-Friendly Menu with the QR code provided in the Festival Passport, as pictured above.

EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Entertainment

Eat to the Beat Concerts

Throughout the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, popular bands from recent decades take the stage at the American Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure Pavilion for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

These concerts are free with EPCOT admission, and take place three times per evening — at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM.

Iconic bands and artists can be seen performing Fridays through Mondays, while local bands perform Tuesday through Thursday evenings. 

The popular Eat to the Beat Dining Packages are an optional add-on that entitles guests to breakfast, lunch, or dinner at select EPCOT restaurants, and include same-day reserved seating at the Eat to the Beat Concert that evening.

Click the link to learn more about the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages!

Jammin’ Chefs

EPCOT’s beloved JAMMitors become the Jammin’ Chefs for the Food and Wine Festival!

Catch this high-energy percussion group (using kitchen tools for instruments!) in World Celebration throughout the day. The My Disney Experience app is where you can find the day’s showtimes.

Fun for the Whole Family

“Cheers to Cheese!” in CommuniCore Hall

From September 18th through November 8th, guests who visit CommuniCore Hall in World Celebration can see the interactive “Cheers to Cheese!” exhibit!

Disney shares that “You will be able to celebrate one of the world’s most beloved foods, discovering fun facts and the fascinating history of cheese around every corner.”

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt 

Guests can expect fun for the whole family at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival including Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt!

In this activity, you’ll go on a scavenger hunt in search of little Remy statuettes hidden all around World Showcase.

The cost to participate is $11.99 for your map and stickers to keep track of our little Chef pal. Find a Remy, add a sticker to the coordinating location on the map. Maps can be purchased at Creations Shop, Disney Traders, or Festival Merchandise kiosks.

And once you’ve completed your map marking everywhere you found Remy, you can collect your prize at one of the following shops: Disney Traders, Creations Shop or World Traveler!

This year the prizes are different than previous years. You’ll receive a blind package mystery prize featuring one of four possible characters: Mickey, Minnie, Figment, or Remy.

You’ll receive a thoroughly sealed white envelope with a pull tab and the words “Table Top Game” written on it.

Inside, you can find a game board, which doubles as a magnet, and nine game pieces representing your character’s head and food items!

 Join us on Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt HERE!

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit, another family-friendly fall activity, made its debut in 2022. This seasonal scavenger hunt is available for a limited time during the Festival, from September 25th through November 2nd (or while supplies last).

The pursuit works similar to Remy’s Scavenger Hunt, in that guests can purchase a game board and stickers at select merchandise locations including Disney Traders, Creations Shop, and festival markets.

Only THIS time, you’re searching for hidden PUMPKINS decorated based on Disney characters! The price to participate is $11.99.

Find a character, and simply place the corresponding stickers on your board.

Next? Once you wrap up your game board (or even if you don’t), you can return your game board to Disney Traders, Gateway Gifts, Creations Shop or World Traveler for a “spooky surprise!” 

The prize for 2025 was a cute mini cornhole game featuring your choice of character from Pluto, Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, or Goofy!

Emile’s Fromage Montage

Pick up YOUR CHOICE of 5 of the suggested items as listed in the Festival Passport for Emile’s Fromage Montage, then receive a prize for completing this Cheese-themed Crawl!

Guests can choose 5 cheesy dishes to complete the food crawl. Remember, you do NOT have to eat ALL THE CHEESE in one day… unless you want to, of course. 😉

If you have a few days to enjoy the Festival, you can space out your five chosen items over the course of your visits. Each time you purchase an eligible item, be sure to ask the Cast Member at the register to STAMP your Passport!

The menu items and locations for Emile’s Fromage Montage for 2026 are as follows (Please note that some of these booths have varying opening dates, so be sure to plan accordingly!) : 

• Germany
  Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese
• Spain
  Basque Cheesecake with orange sauce
• Greece
  Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
• Brazil 
  Pão de Queijo
• Hawai’i
  Pineapple Cheesecake with passion fruit curd and macadamia nuts
• Forest and Field
  Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli with brown butter vinaigrette, pecorino cheese, pomegranate seeds, and hazelnut praline
• Festival Favorites
  Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Trifle featuring PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese with citrus sauce and spice cake topped with cranberry streusel
• The Wedge — Open from September 18th through November 8th
  Selection of Cheeses with accompaniments featuring Proudly Wisconsin Cheese
• The Wedge — Open from September 18th through November 8th
  Crab and Corn Macaroni and Cheese with smoked cheddar sauce, bacon, crab seasoning, roasted corn, herbed panko, and jalapeños
• The Wedge — Open from September 18th through November 8th
  Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with smoked cheddar sauce and herbed panko
• The Wedge — Open from September 18th through November 8th
  Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with smoked cheddar sauce, shaved beef, peppers, onions, and herbed panko
• Earth Eats — Opening on October 2nd
  Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with goat cheese polenta, tomato ragù, shaved pecorino cheese, and petit herbs
• The Alps — Opening on October 2nd
  Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese on a baguette with jambon and apple-mustard relish
• The Alps — Opening on October 2nd
  Tartiflette — Potatoes gratin, caramelized onions, bacon, thyme, crème fraîche, and brie

Once you’ve tried 5 of the Crawl’s food items and collected your stamps in your Festival Passport, you can head on over to Shimmering Sips for a special prize!

The prize for your efforts is aKey Lime Dole Whip with cheesecake soft serve in a souvenir cup!

Click HERE to check out Emile’s Fromage Montage!

EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events

Special Events at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival require an extra cost and advance tickets. However, these events can be some of the most memorable of your Festival experience.

You can find complete information for the 2026 Food and Wine Special Events by clicking here, including the returning Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France and the new Uncorked Food and Wine Series at Wine Bar George.

For more foodie fun, the Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic takes place every fall in Disney World! The dates for 2026 are Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st, from 5:00 – 9:00PM on both days. Tickets are available now for this fall foodie event get you unlimited food and drinks from themed areas across the Swan & Dolphin Causeway, and you can find more information about the Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic by clicking here. 

Festival Merchandise

Festival Merchandise Collections

A full range of Festival merchandise is available to commemorate your visit to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, including apparel like Spirit Jerseys, t-shirts, and more.

More fun finds typically include items like mugs, water bottles, Loungefly and Lug bags, and kitchen gear! And, of course… MOUSE EARS!

Disney World Annual Passholders will also want to look out for the exclusive Annual Passholder Collection.

Click HERE to check out the merchandise for the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Gift Cards

Worried about juggling your wallet or purse while doing a balancing act with your food and drinks from the Food Booths? You can get a wristlet/ring Disney Gift card at merchandise locations throughout the park!

These small gift cards function the same as a regular gift card, but you can strap it on your wrist to avoid having to dig through your wallet or purse while making your Festival food purchases. You can have it activated or loaded at a merchandise location with your desired amount, strap it on, and move towards your next Food Booth, ready to go!

When shopping during the Festival, check the Creations Shop in World Celebration and World Traveler at the International Gateway.

You’ll also find other merchandise locations and kiosks around World Showcase.

Extra Festival FUN

Chef Daisy

Keep your eyes peeled for the always-stylish Daisy Duck, who often makes appearances near the International Gateway (between the United Kingdom and France pavilions) in her special Food & Wine Festival outfit!

Check the My Disney Experience app to see if Daisy is greeting guests in EPCOT while you’re there.

Living with the Land during the Food and Wine Festival

The Living with the Land ride in World Nature gets a new look during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!

You’ll get to see some of the ingredients that are being used for dishes at the various food booths this year and throughout Disney World.

Living with the Land runs from park open to close, so there are plenty of chances to catch this relaxing and educational ride!

Mini Food and Wine Festival

If you think that you and those of us here at the DFB are the only ones excited about the Food and Wine Festival… think again!

If you’ve ever visited the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT, you’ve probably noticed the tiny village in the pavilion that has its own miniature train running through it. This little village gets special banners added to its streetlamps for every festival, including the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival.

But this year, for the FIRST TIME EVER, the village residents are CELEBRATING their own Food and Wine Festival with mini versions of EPCOT food booths! 

There are SO MANY details and Easter Eggs in this display, and you can see more of the Tiny Train Town during the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival here.

Food and Wine Festival-themed Nighttime Lighting at Spaceship Earth

EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth in World Celebration presents a limited-time look and presentation for the Festival!

The musical light show in recent years has been inspired by Beauty and the Beast — specifically, themed to the song, “Be Our Guest!” The show begins when it gets dark outside and plays several times each night.

Food and Wine Festival Disney PhotoPass MagicShots

Disney PhotoPass Photographers can take what might seem like an ordinary shot and make it extraordinary with a touch of magic. You can catch photographers who are just waiting to transform your photos with Magic Shots throughout the Food & Wine Festival!

Festival guests can take advantage of several different photo opportunities — including digitally enhanced Magic Shots — all centered around food! Simply ask any Disney PhotoPass photographers at the following locations for the Festival Magic Shots they can take.

Magic Shots will include the following: 

• PhotoPass Photographers throughout World Showcase — NEW Waiter Mickey Magic Shot
• PhotoPass Photographers in World Celebration and at the Main Entrance — Balloons Magic Shot
• PhotoPass Photographers on path from Spaceship Earth to CommuniCore Hall — Elemental
• PhotoPass Photographers in the Mexico pavilion — Giant Empanada
• PhotoPass Photographers in the Italy pavilion — Leaning Tower of Cheeza inspired by A Goofy Movie
• PhotoPass Photographers throughout World Celebration — Swedish Chef

2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Coverage

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