Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2023

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is one of my family’s favorite Disney events and it runs longer than ever in 2023, from July 27 to November 18. Here’s everything you need to know!

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces

Stroll across 6 continents—and beyond—as you sample mouthwatering delicacies during Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. You will discover a cornucopia of cultures, cuisines and innovative cooking techniques from chefs worldwide. This food aficionado’s paradise is replete with delicious dishes, fine wine, craft beer, spirits and other beverages sure to satisfy every palate.

The festival is included with your Epcot park admission and nothing special is needed to explore the vent and purchase items from the marketplaces. We took two afternoons to walk around the World and try things out. It is one of our favorite ways to do Disney. Here are the highlights:

Some pics from 2022 Festival

Hawai’i

Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise (a favorite every year!)
AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE Pineapple Juice and Grenadine

The Noodle Exchange

Thai Shrimp with Rice Noodles, Shiitake Mushrooms and Basil in Coconut-Curry Broth (delicious – a repeat from last year)
Ramen with Shaved Beef, Shiitake Mushrooms, Pickled Carrots and Dakion Radish, Shaved Peppers and a Soy Egg in Citrus-Sesame Broth

Shimmering Sips

Mimosa Flight (very good)
Guava Cake with Whipped Cream and Coconut (plant-based item) (OK)
Beer Mimosa: Boulevard Brewing Co. Berry Noir Sour Ale and Sparkling Wine (did not love this one)

Canada

Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll (always a fave)
Canadian Filet Mignon* served with Mushrooms, Boursin Black Truffle and Sea Salt Mashed Potatoes and a Boursin Black Truffle and Sea Salt Whipped Butter (good, but very hard to cut with plastic)

Greece

Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey (looks gross but very good)

Japan

Beef Wa-Gyu Don*: Traditional Japanese Rice Bowl with American Wagyu Beef over Steamed White Rice (delicious)

Alps

Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette

Kenya

Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef with Sweet Potato-Corn Mealie Pap and Kachumbari Slaw
Peri-Peri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-Flavored Couscous
81Bay Brewing Co. Congo Pilsner, Tampa, FL

France

Parisian Cosmo Slush (yummy)

Brazil

Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (love)

Belgium

Beer-Braised Beef served with Gouda Mashed Potatoes
Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream

Germany

Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese (ok)

India

Curry-Spiced Crispy Cheese with Mango-Curry Ketchup
Chicken Tikka Masala with Fennel-Spiced Yogurt and Naan Bread (delicious)
Taj Mahal Premium Lager

China

Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet-and-Spicy Sauce
Dandan Noodles: Spicy Pork with Sichuan Sauce, Peanut Butter, Sesame and Green Onion
ByeJoe Punch: Chinese BaiJiu Spirit, Piña Colada Mix and Lychee (just ok)

Mexico

Taco de Costilla: Slow-braised Beef Short Rib on a Corn Tortilla with Salsa de Chile Morita, Avocado Mousse and Spring Onions (delicious)
Trouble in Paradise Margarita: Ilegal Mezcal, Combier Watermelon Liqueur, Rosé Wine, Lime Juice and Agave with a Chili-Lime Powder Rim (very good)

The Fry Basket

Fry Flight
- Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries (plant-based)
- Barbecued Bacon Fries with Smoked Aïoli
- Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with Candied Pecans, Toasted Marshmallow Cream and Caramel Whiskey

Flavors from Fire

Smoked Corned Beef with House-made Potato Chips, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue (very good)

Eat to the Beat Concert Series

It’s hardly a festival without entertainment. Disney has brought so many fabulous acts to this year’s lineup. Try to work these into your day.

Entertainment Schedule

Fun for All Ages

Delight in these charming activities perfect for Festival-goers and kids of all ages. These are both favorites to add to your must-do list:

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure that’s très magnifique! Kids of all ages can search for Remy on a savory scavenger hunt around the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Simply purchase your map and stickers from select Festival merchandise locations, including:

Disney Traders
Port of Entry
Creations Shop
World Traveler at International Gateway
Festival Merchandise Kiosks

Next, locate statuettes of Remy hidden throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces and match the ingredient stickers to your map.

Once you’ve found them all, bring your completed map to Creations Shop, Disney Traders, World Traveler or Gateway Gifts—located at the entrance to World Showcase—and choose a surprise, compliments of Chef Remy!

Tip: You can choose your prize at the time of purchase so that you don’t have to return later.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

Celebrate the Halloween season with your gourd-eous group by partaking in this very special pumpkin hunt from September 29 to October 31, 2022 (or while supplies last).

Here’s how you can join the pursuit:

Purchase a special map and stickers at select merchandise locations, including Disney Traders, Creations Shop, Port of Entry and World Traveler at International Gateway.
Have fun hunting for hidden decorative pumpkins based on Disney characters. Once you’ve found a character, place the corresponding stickers on your Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit map.
Whether you choose to hunt for pumpkins or not, you may return your map to Disney Traders—located at the entrance to World Showcase or World Traveler at International Gateway––for a spooky surprise.

Tip: You can choose your prize at the time of purchase so that you don’t have to return later.

Emile’s Fromage Montage

Your whole family will enjoy Emile’s Fromage Montage, where you can sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways.

Purchase any 5 cheese dishes from select Global Marketplaces listed in the Festival Passport and be sure to collect a stamp for each purchased dish.

Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, bring the stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE® for a specialty prize unique to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Tip: This year’s prize is soft serve topped with cheesecake serve in an adorable plastic wine tumbler.

While in the park, we popped in to see a few new things, including…. the Disney100 Mickey and Minnie meet…

Journey of Water at night! (We had already seen during the day)

And the new evening projections on Spaceship Earth. SO GOOD!

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The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is one of my family’s favorite Disney events and it runs longer than ever in 2023, from July 27 to November 18. Here’s everything you need to know!