Updated August 19, 2026: If you have been dreaming of sipping your way around World Showcase while live music drifts through the warm Florida evening air, the wait is almost over. The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival opens in just over a week, and we have the latest details to help you plan your visit.

First things first, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival runs August 27-November 21, 2026. That is 87 days of global flavors, live entertainment, and unforgettable experiences. The late-summer-to-pre-holiday run is the event’s signature format and is nearly identical to last year’s festival window. And best yet, the entire festival is included with your standard EPCOT park ticket.

What Is the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival?

First celebrated in 1996 as a modest 30-day event, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has grown into one of Walt Disney World’s most beloved annual traditions. Today it transforms EPCOT into a globe-trotting culinary adventure, with Global Marketplace booths scattered throughout the park offering dishes and drinks inspired by cultures across six continents.

Whether this is your first visit or your 100th, there is always something new to discover alongside the fan-favorite dishes guests plan entire trips around. The magic here is not rides or characters. It is the cumulative experience of great food, great music, and World Showcase at its absolute best.

Mark Your Calendars

The festival runs August 27-November 21, 2026, giving you an 87-day window to plan around. The best part? No separate ticket is required. Access to every booth, every concert, all of it is covered by your standard EPCOT park admission.

Global Marketplaces: A World of Flavor Awaits

One of the best parts of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is the chance to sample dishes and drinks inspired by cuisines from around the world. For 2026, Disney has released the complete Foodie Guide, giving us a look at the food and beverage offerings coming to EPCOT throughout the festival.

The 2026 festival also celebrates its 30th anniversary, with 30 dishes returning from previous years. We’ve noted those selections below, along with the new dishes and drinks joining the festival lineup this year.

CommuniCore Hall

The Wedge Hosted by Dairy Does More

Available September 18 through November 8

• Selection of Cheeses — NEW
• Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese
• Las Jaras Superbloom Rosé — NEW
• Crab and Corn Macaroni and Cheese — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Cannoli Milk Shake — NEW

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• Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
• Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
• Wine and Cheese Pairing — NEW

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• Bodegas Avancia Old Vines Godello — NEW
• Wine Flight

Festival Favorites

Available starting September 9

• Bo Ssam Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Frozen S’mores
• Beer Flight
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Trifle — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen
• Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cabernet Franc Strawberry Berliner Weisse
• 3 Daughters Brewing Beach Blonde Ale
• Potato Pierogi — 30th Anniversary
• Frozen Apple Blossom — NEW

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World Celebration

Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey

• Wing Experiments: Buffalo-Dill Pickle — NEW

• Wing Experiments: Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper-Curry
• Civil Society Brewing Everyday I’m Waffle’n IPA — NEW
• 3 Daughters Brewing Peanut Butter Blondie Blonde Ale — NEW
• Playalinda Brewing Co. Pumpkin Cheesecake Blonde Stout
• Ciderboys Cherry Jubilee Hard Cider — NEW
• Wing Experiments: Garlic-Parmesan
• Sweet Chile-Lime Plant-based Chicken Strips — NEW

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• Pickle Milk Shake — 30th Anniversary
• Beer Flight
• Ciderboys Pumpkin Spice Hard Cider
• Wing Experiments: Korean Barbecue
• Fried Pickle Spears
• Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Tea

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• Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider
• Hard Cider Flight

Connections Eatery

• BBQ Braai Chicken Pizza — NEW

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• Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Baumkuchen — NEW

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• Frozen Waffle Old Fashioned — NEW

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Connections Café

• Pistachio-Chocolate Mochi Doughnut — NEW

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Near Creations Shop

Coastal Eats

Available starting October 2

• Crab Cake
• Seafood Pot Pie

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• Rileys Lookout Sauvignon Blanc
• Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder

Gyozas of the Galaxy

• Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings — NEW

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• Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris
• Edamame Dumplings — NEW

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• Street Corn-style Dumplings

Flavors from Fire

• Rodizio-style Grilled Beef Skewer — 30th Anniversary

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• Left Hand Brewing Co. Sawtooth Amber Ale
• 1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel — NEW
• Smoked Corned Beef
• Swine Brine
• Smoked Chocolate Bread Pudding — NEW

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The Fry Basket

Located near Test Track presented by General Motors

• Adobo Yuca Fries
• Barrel of Monks Blood Orange Bliss Sour Ale — NEW
• Fry Flight

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• Boyd & Blair Grapefruit Mule

World Nature

Earth Eats

Located near the Land Pavilion

Available starting October 2

• Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib
• Lemon-Almond-Olive Oil Cake — NEW

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• Minute Maid Aguas Frescas – Strawberry Hibiscus
• Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

Sunshine Seasons

• Mickey-shaped Celebration Macaron — NEW

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• Remy Milk Shake

World Showcase

Australia

Located near Disney Traders

• Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer

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• Bulletin Place Sauvignon Blanc
• Roasted Lamb Chop — 30th Anniversary
• Fowles Farm to Table Shiraz
• Mixed Berry Pavlova

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• Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier
• Wine Flight

Mexico

• Tostada de Osso Buco — NEW

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• Fruta de la Pasión — NEW
• Taco de Camarón — 30th Anniversary

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• Mexican Craft Beer
• Paleta de Moras — NEW

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• Cherry Nostalgia — NEW

Norway

• Caramel Cream and Gjetost Norwegian Brown Cheese Bolle — NEW

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China

• Dumplings Trio — 30th Anniversary

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• Baijiu Punch
• Smoked Duck Bao Bun
• Mango-Peach Bubble Tea
• Frozen Strawberry-Jasmine Cocktail
• Beijing Zhajiang Noodles

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• Honghe Rice Lager Draft Beer — NEW
• Hainan Prosperity — NEW

India

Located near China

Available starting October 2

• Potato-Pea Samosas — 30th Anniversary

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• Chicken Tikka Masala — 30th Anniversary

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• Mango Lassi
• United Breweries Taj Mahal Premium Lager
• Sula Tropicale Brut Sparkling Wine
• Mango Lassi with Camikara 8-Year-Old Cask Aged Rum

Refreshment Outpost Hosted by Coca-Cola

• Berbere-spiced Beef Stew
• Breckenridge Brewery Palisade Peach Wheat Ale — NEW
• Midnight Safari — NEW
• Sweet Potato Mealie Pap — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Coppertail Brewing Co. Cherry Cola Hard Cider — NEW
• South African Cream Liqueur Chocolate Mousse

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• 3 Daughters Brewing Cinnamon Donut Hard Cider — NEW

The Alps

Located near Germany

Available starting October 2

• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Schlumberger Klassik Brut — NEW
• Tartiflette — NEW

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• Salomon Undhof Stein Kremstal DAC Riesling — NEW
• Kirschwasser Torte
• Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner — NEW
• Wine Flight

Germany

• Wiener Schnitzel — NEW

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• Weihenstephaner Festbier
• Beer Flight
• Schinkennudeln — 30th Anniversary
• Schöfferhofer Orange Spritz Hefeweizen — NEW
• Selbach-Oster Riesling
• Apple Strudel — 30th Anniversary
• von Trapp Brewing Oktoberfest Märzen-style Lager

Sommerfest

• Zwiebelkuchen
• Cinnamon Pretzel Cold Brew — NEW

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Spain

Located between Germany and Italy

• Croquetas de Jamón — NEW

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• Summer in Spain
• Paella Caldoso — 30th Anniversary

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• Volver Quinta del ’67 Garnacha Tintorera
• Basque Cheesecake

Italy

• Stromboli — NEW

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• Peroni Pilsner
• Cantine Guidi Selezione Privata Luca Red Blend — NEW
• Amaretto Bellini — NEW
• Pollo al Marsala — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Saracco Moscato d’Asti — NEW
• Italian Red Sangria
• Almond Panna Cotta — NEW

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• Prosecco
• Villa Matilde Falanghina Campania IGP White Wine — NEW
• Italian-inspired Blood Orange Margarita

American Adventure

Block & Hans

• Spicy Strawberry-Mango Smoothie — NEW

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue Hosted by Coca-Cola

• Blackberry Buckle — NEW

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• Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake — NEW

Hops & Barley

• Smoked Brisket and Cheddar Melt — NEW

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• Harpoon Brewery Southie Lager — NEW
• Beer Flight
• Gulf Coast-style Seafood Roll — 30th Anniversary
• Allagash Brewing Company Haunted House Hoppy Dark Ale — NEW
• Freshly Baked Chocolate Pudding Cake

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• Samuel Adams Boston Brick Red Irish Red Ale — NEW

Funnel Cake

• Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake — NEW

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Japan

• Spicy Temaki Hand Roll — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Mango-Apple Fruit Pearl — NEW
• Sapporo Reserve
• Beef Wagyu Temaki Hand Roll — NEW
• Mango-Apple Fruit Pearl with wasabi potato chips — NEW

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• Teriyaki Chicken Bun
• Sapporo Reserve
• Autumn Breeze — NEW
• Kirinzan Lemonade Sake — NEW

Greece

Located between Japan and Morocco

• Chicken Souvlaki Gyro — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Mylonas Winery Assyrtiko Dry White
• Zoe Rosé
• Spanakopita
• Greek Melon Limeade

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• Griddled Cheese
• Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red
• Wine Flight

Morocco

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina

• Chermoula Chicken Hummus Bowl — NEW

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• Plant-based Falafel Wrap
• Keel Farms Golden Apple Chai Hard Cider
• Spiced Flank Steak Hummus Bowl — NEW
• Chocolate-Pistachio Cookie — NEW

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• Carib Brewery Honey & Fig Dream Hard Cider — NEW
• Hard Cider Flight
• Ras el Hanout Cauliflower Bowl — 30th Anniversary
• Fig Cocktail
• Keel Farms Goji Berry Citrus Hard Cider — NEW

Belgium

• Belgian Waffle — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse Red Sweet & Tart Cherry Ale
• Beer-braised Beef
• Van Steenberge Piraat 7 Strong Ale — NEW
• Beer Flight
• Chilled Belgian Coffee
• Brouwerij St. Bernardus Watou Blond Ale — NEW
• Chilled Belgian Coffee with ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur

Brazil

Located between Morocco and France

• Moqueca de Camarão — NEW

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• Pão de Queijo — 30th Anniversary

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• Frozen Caipirinha
• BrewDog Brewing Company Peach Mango Wheat Ale — NEW

France

• Boeuf Braise vin Rouge et Echalottes, Gâteau de Pomes de Terre — NEW

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• Crème Brûlée Pistache, Confiture de Fruits Rouges — NEW

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• Brioche aux Epices avec une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages — NEW
• Plaimont ELIA Colombard — NEW
• La Roche Prestige Cuvée — NEW
• Chilled French Cosmo
• Trio d’Escargots, Garniture a l’ail et au Persil — 30th Anniversary

United Kingdom

UK Beer Cart

• Sparkling Cucumber-Gin Cocktail — NEW

Canada

Canada Popcorn Cart

• Northern Ruby — NEW

Canada

• Cheddar and Bacon Soup — 30th Anniversary

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• Filet Mignon — 30th Anniversary
• Collective Arts Brewing Festbier — NEW
• Château des Charmes Pétales Rouge

La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada

• Seoul, South Korea: Bo Ssam Pork Poutine — NEW

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• Spiced Apple Slushy — NEW

Shimmering Sips

Located near Port of Entry featuring Pandora Jewelry

• Strawberry Champagne Trifle

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• Mimosa Flight
• Tropical Mimosa
• Berry Mimosa
• Blood Orange Mimosa

Hawai’i

• Slow-roasted Pork Slider — 30th Anniversary

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• Florida Avenue Brewing Co Lei’d Back Double IPA — NEW
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine
• Hawaiian Rice Bowl
• Pineapple Cheesecake

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• O’ahu Sunrise

Walkway Between Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase

Bramblewood Bites

• Brûléed Sweet Potatoes — NEW

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• Spiced Apple Rum Old Fashioned
• Grilled Cider-brined Pork Tenderloin
• Crooked Can Brewing Company Banana Bread German Style Wheat Beer — NEW
• Cast Iron-seared River Trout

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Milled & Mulled

• Butternut Squash and Ginger Bisque

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• 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Strudel Hard Cider
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake — 30th Anniversary
• Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae

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• Southern Tier Brewing Company Sweater Weather Vanilla Toffee Amber Ale — NEW

Forest & Field

• Spicy Black Bean-Mushroom Chili — NEW

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• Brewery Ommegang All Hallows Treat Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout
• Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli — 30th Anniversary

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• Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Noir
• Schiacciata Sandwich
• Daou Vineyards Chardonnay

Swirled Showcase

• Liquid Nitrogen Almond Truffle Mousse — 30th Anniversary

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• Irish Milk Shake
• Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
• Strawberry Beer Float
• Floats
• Früli Strawberry Belgian White Beer
• Frozen Szarlotka non-alcoholic — NEW; 30th Anniversary

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• Frozen Szarlotka — NEW
• Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red

Throughout the Park

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

The American Adventure

• Affogato alle Mandorle Cold Brew — NEW

Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

• Affogato di Marshmallow Cold Brew — NEW

Near Disney Traders

• Dolce Affogato Cold Brew — NEW

Between UK and Canada

• Notte di Caramello Cold Brew — NEW

You’ll notice that some booths are not open during the entire festival with some opening in September and October. If there’s a specific booth you’re coming for, make sure you check the date before planning your visit.

Live Music: The Eat to the Beat Concert Series Returns

The beloved Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns for 2026 at the America Gardens Theatre inside the American Adventure Pavilion, running nightly from August 27-November 16, 2026. That means the concert series wraps five days before the festival itself closes on November 21, so keep that in mind if you are planning a late-festival trip around a show. Shows typically run multiple times nightly, around 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM.

Disney has released the full 2026 lineup, including three artists making their EPCOT debut this year: Lauren Alaina, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Grace Potter. They join returning favorites like Boyz II Men, Yellowcard, and The Beach Boys. For the complete artist list, showtimes, and Dining Package strategy, check out our full guide: Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

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MouseDining Tip

For a complete breakdown of the concert series, showtimes, participating restaurants, and Dining Package strategy, see our full guide: Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

Family Fun: Remy’s Hide & Squeak and Emile’s Fromage Montage

The festival is not just for grown-up foodies, and Disney makes sure of it. Two beloved family activities are confirmed returning for 2026.

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak

The festival’s signature scavenger hunt invites guests to track down hidden Remy figurines placed throughout World Showcase. Purchase a themed map and stickers, then track your progress as you find him in each pavilion. Spot Remy in every location and a special keepsake awaits. It is one of the best ways to keep younger guests engaged while the rest of the group explores the booths at a comfortable pace.

Emile’s Fromage Montage

For the cheese lovers in the group, this activity challenges guests to purchase five select cheese dishes from participating Global Marketplaces, collect a stamp in their Festival Passport for each one, and redeem the completed passport for a specialty prize. It adds a fun, structured element to booth-hopping and is highly recommended for anyone who takes their fromage seriously.

The participating dishes for 2026 are:

• Belgian Waffle
• Pão de Queijo
• Fried Pickle Spears
• Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
• Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae

Photo credit: Disney Parks Blog

New This Year: CommuniCore Hall’s Cheers to Cheese

Starting September 18, 2026, CommuniCore Hall trades its summer theme for an all-new interactive exhibit celebrating one of the world’s most beloved foods: cheese. You’ll find fun facts and the history of cheese around every corner of the space.

Keep in mind the exhibit opens three weeks into the festival, so if you’re visiting between August 27 and September 17, you’ll miss it. CommuniCore Hall is built to flex with whatever season EPCOT is celebrating, so expect it to look different again once Food & Wine wraps.

Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots

Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout EPCOT will be offering new and returning Magic Shots for the festival. New for 2026 is a Waiter Mickey Mouse Magic Shot appearing in select World Showcase pavilions, including Mexico, China, Italy, Japan, and France.

Returning favorites include a Giant Empanada, the Leaning Tower of Cheeza with Max Goof, a Swedish Chef Magic Shot, and Chef Figment. If you want to keep these photos long after your trip, consider adding a Memory Maker package to your vacation.

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Food & Wine Merchandise

This year’s collection leans into playful color, with pieces like a festival tee, chef-themed ears with a moveable rolling pin and whisk, a cozy sweatshirt, and a baseball cap, plus fun extras like a wine glass and a churro-shaped tote bag. Check the Disney Parks shopping app or your nearest EPCOT shop for current availability and pricing.

Tips for Planning Your 2026 Food & Wine Visit

With 87 days on the calendar, you have real flexibility. But a little planning goes a long way. Here is what we tell every guest who asks how to get the most out of it:

• Book dining reservations early. EPCOT’s table-service restaurants fill up fast during the festival, especially if you are eyeing an Eat to the Beat Dining Package. Disney’s reservation window opens 60 days before your arrival date. Be ready.
• Visit on weekdays when possible. Crowds run lighter Tuesday through Thursday, and local entertainment takes the America Gardens Theatre stage on those nights for a relaxed, low-key evening.
• Pace yourself across multiple visits. With 30+ booths, trying to cover everything in one day is not realistic and takes the enjoyment out of the experience. Spread your visits and actually savor each stop.
• Download My Disney Experience before you arrive. Showtimes, booth locations, dining reservations, and park hours are all in one place. It is essential for navigating the festival.
• Arrive early for popular concerts. Without a Dining Package, general seating is first-come, first-served. For headliners that draw large crowds, plan to be in place 30 to 40 minutes before showtime.

Stay Tuned — More Details Are Coming

Disney is still finalizing the complete Global Marketplace booth and menu list and the official Foodie Guide. The Eat to the Beat lineup and Dining Package details are both out now, so check our concert guide for the latest. We’ll keep updating this page as more announcements roll in, so bookmark it and check back often.

The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival opens on August 27, 2026. Start planning your trip now, and when you are ready to lock in dining, visit MouseDining.com to set alerts and secure the reservations that make your festival truly exceptional.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?
The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs August 27-November 21, 2026, giving you an 87-day window to visit.

Do I need a separate ticket for the Food & Wine Festival?
No. The festival is included with standard EPCOT park admission, so you do not need to buy anything extra to access the Global Marketplace booths or entertainment.

Is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series free?
Yes. Every Eat to the Beat concert is included with regular EPCOT admission. Seating is first-come, first-served unless you book a Dining Package for a guaranteed seat.

When does the Eat to the Beat Concert Series end?
The concert series runs nightly from August 27-November 16, 2026, which is five days before the festival itself closes on November 21.

What food items are confirmed to return for 2026?
Disney has confirmed three returning dishes so far: the Street Corn-style Dumplings at Gyozas of the Galaxy, the Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer at the Australia Marketplace, and the Kirschwasser Torte at The Alps Marketplace. The full Global Marketplace menu has not been released yet.

Is CommuniCore Hall’s Cheers to Cheese exhibit open for the entire festival?
No. It opens September 18, 2026, three weeks into the festival, so guests visiting between August 27 and September 17 will miss it.

How can I get hard-to-find dining reservations during the festival?
Set a MouseDining alert for any restaurant on your list, and you will be notified the moment a table opens up, even if it currently shows no availability.