The Best of the Epcot Food And Wine Festival

The Epcot Food and Wine Festival is one of the most unique festivals on Disney property. Epcot has always been a place for exploration, but this festival takes that to a whole new level! There are so many different types of food, drinks, and activities to explore.

The best part about Epcot is that you can enjoy everything the park has to offer in a picturesque setting based on the 11 countries in the World Showcase. With gorgeous views and mouth-watering plates, it’s easy for everyone in your family to enjoy the Epcot Food and Wine Festival together!

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What is the Epcot Food & Wine Festival?

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is a celebration of international cuisine, wines, beers, and spirits. The annual food and wine festival is the most popular event at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando – and with good reason!

The Epcot Food & Wine Festival features over 30 marketplaces throughout the World Showcase with exciting food and drinks to sample from around the world. Even though there are more options than you can count, not all of them are worth your time. 

In this blog post we will review some of our favorite choices from the Epcot Food & Wine Festival!

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When is Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival?

The Epcot Food & Wine Festival takes place annually at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Dates for the festival are typically from late July through November of each year.

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The Best Options At Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival

The Epcot Food & Wine Festival offers many different kitchens. Each year the food & drinks offerings vary, but there are several options that Disney knows are popular and are offered consistently.

With so many great tastes from around the world, it’s hard to pick just a few favourites. However, below we’ve shared some dishes that we found that we can’t miss each year!

  • Mongolian Beef Bao Bun in China – definitely a popular choice!
  • Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Soup from Canada which features rich cheese soup served with a warm pretzel bread.
  • Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and spicy Mayonnaise at the Hawai’i kitchen- the different sweet and spicy flavors makes this a game changer that you’re not going to want to miss.
  • Frozen Apple Pie at Appleseed Orchard – a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink you’ll love on a hot day.
  • The S’mores Whoopie Pie – with smoked chocolate cake, Graham cracker, marshmallow, chocolate ganache, and candied bacon. This dessert is a great finale for your day. It’s found at the Flavors from the Fire booth.
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No matter what you’re looking for, Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival will satisfy your appetite for international cuisine. No need for a reservation- book your trip and reserve your park day. Don’t forget to take plenty of money to spend to get the full experience of the festival.

Whilst in Epcot, don’t forget to hunt for some Hidden Mickeys. Also if you’re visiting Epcot with kids, there’s plenty to also keep them entertained.

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Written By Angela Spicer

Angela Spicer has been enjoying family travel for over ten years. She has been on multiple trips to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and also exploring various locations in the UK.

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