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Epcot Food and Wine Festival Details
Each year Epcot hosts the Food and Wine Festival from July to November. This ongoing event takes place every day, during the festival period, and is included in the price of your Epcot ticket. You’ll find numerous seasonal booths set up around the World Showcase area of the park, offering unique snacks and drinks available for a limited time.
The 2024 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is a bit later this year, running from August 29 through November 23.
The short answer is; a LOT! There are thirty-two festival locations, each offering 3-5 bites and 2-4 beverage options. Plus six year-round locations offering limited options for the duration of the festival. That’s over 100 new dishes, and nearly 75 unique drinks for you to discover!
Dining Plans at Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Disney dining plans are back! Many of this years Global Marketplaces will have snack eligible menu items available – just look for the small white and purple checkerboard icon.
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Special Events and Entertainment at Epcot Food and Wine Festival
There’s so much to see and do at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival! From concert series to interactive games and cooking demonstrations (in previous years)!
Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Our favorite entertainment at Epcot Food and Wine is the Eat to the2024 Eat to the Beat Line-up Announced Beat concert series. Each year
Shows happen 3 times per evening and are included in your park ticket. If you’d like to secure your spot ahead of time, dining packages are available with preferred seating reservations.
Highlights for 2024 include; Boyz II Men, Sugar Ray, Hoobastank, and Joey Fatone & Friends (which is basically Nsync minus Justin).
Emile’s Fromage Montage
If you’re a fan of cheese, this one is certainly for you. Collect 5 stamps, from participating booths, with the purchase of any five of the dishes listed below. Not only will you have a cheesy good time, but there’s also a special treat at the end.
After collecting all of your stamps, head to Sips Marketplace to redeem them for an exclusive (and free) dish!
Locations and Menu Items
The Alps Marketplace
Any Warm Swiss Cheese Raclette
Brazil Marketplace
Pão de Queijo
Festival Favorites
BBQ Pork Rinds (NEW)
Forest & Field
Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli (NEW)
Greece Marketplace
Griddled Cheese
Hawaiʻi Marketplace
Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Macatizers
Any Macaroni & CheeseÂ
Milled and Mulled
Boursin® Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake (NEW)
Spain Marketplace
Spanish Charcuterie
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak!
Go on a scavenger hunt to find hidden Remy’s around Epcot! Find them all and head to a redemption location for a prize!
You can play along on your own, but you’ll need to purchase a map and sticker book from a location below to win the prize.
- Disney Traders (Purchase & Redemption)
- Port of Entry (Purchase)
- Creations Shop (Purchase & Redemption)
- World Traveler at International Gateway (Purchase & Redemption)
- Festival Merchandise Kiosks (Purchase)
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit
Similar to Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak, Pluto will have a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt of his own! Find all the pumpkins to win your prize! Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit will run for a limited time between September 29 and October 31.
- Disney Traders (Purchase & Redemption)
- Creations Shop (Purchase)
- Port of Entry (Purchase)
- World Traveler at International Gateway (Purchase & Redemption)
- Festival Merchandise Kiosks (Purchase)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Do I need a special ticket for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival?
A: No, the festival is included with your regular Epcot admission ticket. However, some special events and experiences may have additional costs.
Q2: Are the festival offerings kid-friendly?
A: Yes, there are many dishes and activities at the festival that kids will enjoy. The scavenger hunts like Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak and Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit are particularly popular with younger visitors.
Q3: How much should I budget for food and drinks at the festival?
A: This can vary widely based on your personal preferences, but generally, you should expect to pay between $4 to $8 for most food items and around $6 to $12 for alcoholic beverages.
Q4: Can I make dining reservations at the festival?
A: Dining reservations aren’t typically available for the festival marketplaces, as they operate more like food stalls than sit-down restaurants. However, you can make reservations for the Eat to the Beat dining packages.
Have you visited the Epcot Food and Wine Festival before? Or perhaps this is your first time? We’d love to hear from you. Share your experiences, tips, and favorite dishes in the comments below.
Better yet, if you’re attending the festival this year, tag us in your Instagram posts and stories @thepixiedustedplanner. We can’t wait to see your festival fun and the delicious dishes you discover! Remember to use the hashtag #PixieDustedPlanner for a chance to be featured on our account.
