Every season, Epcot dazzles guests with a new festival to enjoy. Starting at the end of summer and through the fall, savory tastes and adult beverages take over Disney World’s second theme park. The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is a longstanding tradition for many visitors. What is there to do at the Epcot food and wine festival? Is it worth it? Our guide to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival covers all of the basics and more information you’ll want to know.
A Guide to the 2024 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Overview: What is there to do at EPCOT Food and Wine Festival?
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival has all of the park’s attractions open plus event specific food, entertainment and experiences available.
You can expect the following at this festival:
- Themed food booths are in World Showcase and throughout the park.
- Watch special entertainment like well known artists in the Eat to the Beat Concert Series.
- Enjoy food or wine focused demonstrations, seminars and more.
- Shop dated merchandise with Disney character designs celebrating the festival.
- Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt gives you something to look for.
- A Spaceship Earth light show that compliments the festival sparkles nightly.
How much is the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival?
Disney has many events that require separate tickets to enter. The Epcot festivals do not require the purchase of an additional ticket. A Disney annual pass, or regular day ticket, grants you access to enjoy the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival or the other festivals at this park. There may be special upsells you can enjoy at the festivals for a fee but these are optional. There is plenty to do without attending paid extras.
Is EPCOT food and wine year round?
Epcot food and wine is not year round. This is a long festival that lasts months each year. It usually starts toward the end of summer and lasts until close to Thanksgiving. The food and wine festival dates change every year.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Dates: When is EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2024?
The next Epcot food and wine festival is August 29th through November 23rd, 2024. This is shorter than we’ve seen the last few years.
2024 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule
The concerts in the America Gardens Theatre are a big draw for this event.
Beginning July 9th, you can book an Eat to the Beat Dining Package which comes with a seat to the show.
| 2024 Eat to the Beat Concert Dates | 2024 Eat to the Beat Concert Bands |
| August 30-31 | The Fray |
| September 1-2 | Sugar Ray |
| September 6-7 | Hoobastank |
| September 8-9 | Yellowcard (New this year) |
| September 13-14 | Tiffany |
| September 15-16 | MercyMe |
| September 20-21 | Sheila E. |
| September 22-23 | The Wanted (New this year) |
| September 27 | Luis Figueroa |
| September 28-29 | Mau Y Ricky (New this year) |
| September 30 | Jesse & Joy (New this year) |
| October 4-5 | Aloe Blacc (New this year) |
| October 6-7 | Joey Fatone & Friends |
| October 11-12 | We The Kings |
| October 13-14 | Switchfoot |
| October 18-19 | David Archuleta (New this year) |
| October 20-21 | Billy Ocean |
| October 25-28 | Hanson |
| November 1-2 | Haley Reinhart featuring Emily Estefan, Casey Abrams and Janel Parrish (NEW) |
| November 3-4 | Boyz II Men |
| November 8-9 | Magic! (New this year) |
| November 10-11 | Parmalee (New this year) |
| November 15-16 | Smash Mouth |
| November 17-18 | 98 Degrees |
Does the Food and Wine Festival have fireworks?
Yes, the food and wine festival has fireworks. Epcot shows the same firework show year round. Those visiting the food and wine festival can enjoy Luminous The Symphony of Us as the day comes to a close each night. This show tugs at your emotions with music from Disney and Pixar films. The relaxed pace and colorful fountains paint a heartfelt ending to your park days.
Pro tip: Where to watch fireworks from at Epcot.
This park is pretty consistent with firework and closing times. Visitors can usually expect to see the Epcot fireworks from around World Showcase at 9:00 p.m. each night no matter the time of year. It sometimes moves to 9:30 p.m. during peak seasons. Check the Disney World calendars before you go or My Disney Experience app on your visit.
Is EPCOT Food and Wine Festival worth it?
So does the Epcot food and wine festival live up to the hype? It’s seen as the premier event of its kind in the area and considering it’s all free with Epcot admission, yes! You can enjoy your regular Epcot day itinerary and choose to partake in festival festivities or not. For those who enjoy culinary delicacies, a few trips to the food and wine festival might be necessary. There are so many different foods to try, you might need more than one day to complete your to eat list. The biggest expense for most visits is probably eating and drinking around the world. The World Showcase food and beverage portions are small but you can try some really incredible flavors and dishes. Epcot is always a fun place to be with a range of attractions to enjoy. The food and wine festival brings even more to experience and eat.
What are the Epcot food and wine festival booths?
The Epcot food and wine booths, called Global Marketplaces, are mostly the same each year. These outdoor, walkup kiosks with windows are based on countries, regions or specialties. Many return annually but they might have different menu items. Each food booth has a menu of around three food items and three drink items. There is regularly a few savory things and a dessert or something sweet. Specialty booths are different. Some cater to one thing or genre like fancy Dole Whips.
2024 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Booths
- Macatizers (New!)
- Festival Favorites (New!)
- Connections Eatery
- Coastal Eats
- The Fry Basket
- Flavors from Fire
- Brew-Wing Lab
- The Noodle Exchange
- Mexico
- China
- India
- Refreshment Outpost
- The Alps
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- Flavors of America
- Funnel Cake
- Japan
- Greece
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina
- Belgium
- Brazil
- France
- Canada
- Refreshment Port
- Australia
- Swirled Showcase
- Shimmering Sips
- Hawaii
- Bramblewood Bites (New!)
- Milled & Mulled (New!)
- Forest & Field (New!)
- Earth Eats
Epcot Global Marketplace Food Menus 2024
| Global Marketplace (food booth) | New in 2024 | Location | Food Menu |
| Macatizers | Yes | CommuniCore Hall | Traditional Macaroni and Cheese with herbed panko Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with shaved beef, peppers and onions, and breadcrumbs Truffle Macaroni and Cheese IMPOSSIBLE Chili Macaroni and Cheese with sour cream and cheddar (Plant-based) |
| Festival Favorites | Yes | CommuniCore Hall | Kielbasa and Potato Pierogis with caramelized onions and sour cream BBQ Pork Rinds served with pimento cheese Key Lime Tart |
| Connections Eatery | No | World Celebration | Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with pickled cucumbers on a brioche bun |
| Coastal Eats | No | Near Mission: Space | Roasted Warm Water Lobster Tail with garlic butter Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with cocktail sauce |
| The Fry Basket | No | Near Refreshment Station | Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aïoli (Plant-based) Fry Flight Truffle-Parmesan Fries Barbeque Bacon Fries with smoked aïoli Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and bourbon maple syrup |
| Flavors from Fire | No | Near Refreshment Station | Steakhouse Blended Burger: Beef and wild mushroom slider with truffle brie cheese fondue, arugula, and truffle potato chips on a sesame seed bun IMPOSSIBLE Montreal Style Burger Slider with cheddar cheese, and tomato jam on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based) (New) Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue |
| Brew-Wing Lab | No | The Odyssey | Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings Garlic-Parmesan Wings IMPOSSIBLE Buffalo Chicken Tenders with ranch and celery (Plant-based) Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper Curry Wings with creamy cucumber raita (New) Fried Pickle Spears with dill ranch |
| The Noodle Exchange | No | Near Disney Traders | Ramen with shaved beef, shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, shaved spicy peppers, and a soy egg in citrus-sesame broth Thai Shrimp with Rice Noodles, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Basil in Coconut-Curry Broth Ramen with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, shaved spicy peppers, and Baby Bok Choy in Citrus-Sesame Broth (Plant-based) |
| Mexico | No | Mexico pavilion | Tostada de Camarones: Tempura battered shrimp atop a fried corn tortilla with guacamole, cabbage, chipotle aïoli, diced mango, and chile-lime powder (New) Flauta de Barbacoa: Fried tortillas filled with barbacoa beef topped with salsa verde, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New) Pan de Elote: Traditional Mexican cornbread topped with chocolate sauce and queso fresco (New) |
| China | No | China pavilion | Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce Crispy Duck Bao Bun with hoisin sauce (New) Shanghai Scallion Noodles with shrimp (New) |
| India | No | Near the China pavilion | Potato and Pea Samosa with coriander-lime cream (Plant-based) Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread |
| Refreshment Outpost | No | Near the Canada pavilion | IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with piri piri peppers and onions, and piri piri aïoli (Plant-based) (New) Curried Chicken and South African Boerewors Sausage Stew with chickpeas and potatoes served in a bread bowl (New) Chocolate Amarula Mousse with white chocolate (New) |
| The Alps | No | Near the Germany pavilion | Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with alpine ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette Dark Chocolate Fondue with berries, pound cake, and meringues |
| Germany | No | Germany pavilion | Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese Bratwurst on a pretzel roll with mustard Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce |
| Spain | No | Between the Italy pavilion and the Germany pavilion | Spanish Charcuterie: Jamón, Manchego, and pan con tomate (New) Paella Negra: Squid ink rice with shrimp, Bay scallops, and octopus served with garlic aïoli (New) |
| Italy | No | Italy pavilion | Italian-style “Nachos”: Homemade beef ragoût, pasta chips, tomato sauce, dried ricotta cheese (New) Polpettine Toscane: Beef meatballs, rosemary focaccia, and pomodoro sauce (New) Vanilla Cheesecake: Vanilla cheesecake, whipped cream, and fresh strawberry sauce (New) |
| Flavors of America | No | America pavilion | New York-style All Beef Hot Dog with sauerkraut, onion-tomato sauce, and spicy mustard in a brioche bun (New) Chicago-style All Beef Hot Dog with tomato, dill pickle, pickled sport pepper, diced onions, yellow mustard, and Chicago green relish in a poppy seed bun (New) Carolina-style All Beef Hot Dog with chili, coleslaw, and yellow mustard in a brioche bun (New) Southwest-style All Beef Hot Dog wrapped in bacon with warm pinto beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado crema, and queso fresco in a French roll (New) Freshly-baked Chocolate Pudding Cake with bourbon caramel (New) |
| Funnel Cake | No | Between the America pavilion and the Japan pavilion | Tiramisù Funnel Cake with vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate rum sauce and cream cheese whipped cream and dusted with cocoa and espresso powder (New) |
| Japan | No | Japan pavilion | Wagyu Temaki Sushi: Hand-held sushi with sweet and savory American Wagyu beef topped with Takana Japanese pickles and spicy mayo sauce (New) Eel Temaki Sushi: Hand-held sushi with grilled eel, egg crumbles, cucumber, and pickled daikon radish served with eel sauce (New) Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with minced chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce |
| Greece | No | Between the Japan pavilion and the Morroco pavilion | Spanakopita IMPOSSIBLE Moussaka (Plant-based) Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomato-cumber relish, and tzatziki on warm flatbread |
| Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina | No | Morocco pavilion | Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli Chermoula Chicken Moroccan-spiced Lamb Fried Falafel Pita with tomato-cucumber relish and tahini sauce (Plant-based) Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with assorted dips (Plant-based) Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts |
| Belgium | No | Between the France pavilion and the Morocco pavilion | Beer-braised Beef served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes Belgian Waffle with warm chocolate ganache Belgian Waffle with berry compote and whipped cream |
| Brazil | No | Between the France pavilion and the Morocco pavilion | Feijoada: Black beans with pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread |
| France | No | France pavilion | Moelleux aux Oignons Caramélisés et au Fromage de Chèvre: Egg moelleux, goat cheese, and caramelized onions (New) Brioche aux Escargots: Escargot brioche with garlic and parsley cream (New) Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes de terre roties: Braised short ribs in cabernet with roasted potatoes Crème Brûlée mangue et passion à la Confiture: Mango passion crème brûlée with fruit compote |
| Canada | No | Canada pavilion | Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll Filet Mignon with mushrooms, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs mashed potatoes, and Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs butter |
| Refreshment Port | No | Near Canada pavilion | Braised Beef Poutine: French fries with braised beef, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese sauce, cheese curds, and gherkin relish |
| Australia | No | Near Disney Traders | Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer with sweet-and-sour vegetables and coconut chili sauce (New) Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and crushed salt and vinegar potato chips Lamington: Yellow cake with raspberry filling with chocolate and coconut |
| Swirled Showcase | No | Near Port of Entry | Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Sweet Potato Mousse with candied pecans and maple-caramel sauce (New) Soft-Serve Vanilla, Cinnamon, Apple Salted Caramel |
| Shimmering Sips | No | Near Port of Entry | Guava Cake with whipped cream and coconut (Plant-based) |
| Hawaii | No | Near Port of Entry | Slow-roasted Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour DOLE Pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise Hawaiian Rice Bowl: Spam, eggs, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and furikake (New) Passion Fruit Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts |
| Bramblewood Bites | Yes | Between World Showcase and the Imagination! pavilion | Grilled Cider-brined Pork Tenderloin with fennel apple slaw and apple cider gastrique Grilled Bison with butternut squash purée, roasted mushrooms, and huckleberry gastrique Cast Iron-roasted Brussel Sprouts and Root Vegetables with dried cranberries, candied pecans, and maple bourbon glaze |
| Milled & Mulled | Yes | Between World Showcase and the Imagination! pavilion | Freshly-baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake with fig jam and pomegranate (New) Pear and Almond Frangipane Pâte Brisée (New) |
| Forest and Field | Yes | Between World Showcase and the Imagination! pavilion | Autumn Chili with bison, lamb, pork belly, root vegetables, jalapeño cornbread, smoked cheddar, and Crème Fraîche (New) Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli with sage-brown butter, pecorino cheese, and hazelnut praline Burrata with seasonal fall fruit, spiced pecans, apple purée, and fig vinaigrette |
| Earth Eats | No | Near The Land pavilion | Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with goat cheese polenta, puttanesca sauce, shaved pecorino, and petit herbs (New) Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with lemon icing (New) |
Can kids go to the food and wine festival?
Yes, kids can go to food and wine at Epcot. One highlight of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is how different it can be from day to night. There can be a party like atmosphere that comes to life in World Showcase each night. Walt Disney World is known as a family friendly destination.
At food and wine, Epcot becomes a little more mature in the evening for those looking to have a great night out with family or friends. However, attractions meant for little ones are still open. The festival provides a magical time for all ages. It’s just as fun if you go with the kids, can be great for a romantic date night and is also a nice place to reunite for a family reunion. World Showcase during food and wine is a bit more flexible in the kind of energy it provides. You can absolutely go and have fun with the whole family.
What is included in Epcot food and wine festival? What does Epcot food and wine festival include?
With your regular part ticket or annual pass, you get access to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Rides and regular entertainment are available at all Epcot festivals. The park continues to function as it does normally when festivals are happening. That means beloved attractions like the Frozen ride are open for guests to enjoy. Then there is the addition of festival offerings. You can try food and beverages from the Global Marketplaces in World Showcase, see special entertainment like the concerts in the America pavilion, catch the Spaceship Earth light show, watch fireworks and more. There are some special experiences that come with an extra cost like the Party for the Senses and wine pairings.
What are the other festivals?
Aside from food and wine, there are also arts, flower and holiday festivals. See our overview of each event of this kind in our Epcot festival guide.
What are the drink around the world countries at Epcot?
When people drink around the world at Epcot, they are usually referring to the main countries in World Showcase. The year round country pavilions are:
Mexico
Norway
China
Germany
Italy
America
Japan
Morocco
France
United Kingdom
Canada
At the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, additional food and beverage kiosks are are added. These may be inspired by countries like India, Spain and Belgium. Some of the Global Marketplace kiosks are themed not to countries but to types of food and drink instead. For example, the Mac & Eats and Hops & Barley Booths.
The typical drink around the world challenge includes sampling a drink in each of the 11 countries.
For festivals, there are more options and you may not want to limit yourself to what’s available all year at the park. This is especially true at food and wine which has so many unique flavors you won’t want to miss.
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