It’s time for a unique taste experience as the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is back!
One of the highlights of the Disney Parks’ seasonal events calendar, this popular festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is tempting guests with a deluge of world-inspired treats, and the chance to experience a range of unique, mouth-watering dishes and drinks. We can’t wait to sink our teeth into this one!
When is the International Food & Wine Festival 2024?
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is taking place from August 29th to November 23rd 2024.
It’s one of the many seasonal celebrations at EPCOT that happen throughout the year, celebrating a range of interests and hobbies. Head to Walt Disney World Resort at a different time of the year, and you may also experience either the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, or the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
What is the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?
There’s so much to discover at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, from tantalising dishes to impressive live entertainment. Let’s take a closer look at what awaits you during your visit:
Global Marketplaces
You don’t need to travel the world to experience a taste of some of the most iconic global dishes, as the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is known for showcasing a delicious range of worldwide cuisines, housed in the Global Marketplaces.
Guests can expect a taste experience across six continents, at booths serving up taster sized portions of food, desserts and drinks from countries such as Canada, Greece and China. The Global Marketplace menus for 2024 look incredible, with delicious savoury and sweet dishes including:
- Grilled Bison with Butternut Squash Puree, Roasted Mushrooms and Huckleberry Gastrique from Bramblewood Bites
- Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll from Canada
- Italian Style 'Nachos': Homemade Beef Ragu, Pasta Chips, Tomato Sauce and Dried Ricotta Cheese from Italy (NEW)
- Paella Negra: Squid Ink Rice with Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Octopus served with Garlic Aioli from Spain (NEW)
- Pan de Elote: Traditional Mexican Cornbread topped with Chocolate Sauce and Queso Fresco from Mexico (NEW)
- Dark Chocolate Fondue with Berries, Pound Cake and Meringues from The Alps
This is your chance to immerse yourself in a plethora of cultures, as innovative chefs will showcase their cooking skills with culinary demonstrations and other special events. Sip on fine wine, craft beer, spirits, and other beverages too as you browse the many food booths and festival merchandise.
Live Entertainment
Throughout the festival, you can spice up your day at EPCOT with a live concert! The Eat to the Beat concert series will be back at the America Gardens Theatre, with performances on select dates at 5:30pm, 6:45pm and 8pm. Some incredible names have already been announced, with highlights including:
- The Fray - August 30 - 31
- Tiffany - September 13 - 14
- The Wanted - September 22 - 23
- David Archuleta - October 18 - 19
- Billy Ocean - October 20 - 21
- Hanson - October 25 - 28
- Boyz II Men - November 3 - 4
- Smash Mouth - November 15 - 16
If you want to guarantee a seat at an Eat to the Beat concert, you can book a dining package at Akershus Royal Banquet, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, Garden Grill Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, Rose & Crown Dining Room or Spice Road Table.
Family Fun
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is a fantastic, family-friendly event, with a range of kid-friendly activities for your little ones to enjoy.
Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure, with Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt. Simply purchase your map and stickers from select Festival merchandise locations and get searching for the famous rat throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces.
There’s also Emile’s Fromage Montage, where your whole family can sample a variety of cheeses in inventive ways. Collect a stamp for each of your cheese purchases, listed in your Festival Passport, and receive a prize when you’ve got five!
Want to experience the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival this year? Book your 2024 Walt Disney World Resort in Florida tickets today!
