Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2024

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is one of my family’s favorite Disney events. It runs all the way to November 23 so there is still plenty of time to enjoy. 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 2023 Festival

Macatizers

• Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with Shaved Beef, Peppers, Onions and Bread Crumbs (good)
• Truffle Macaroni and Cheese (needed more cheese)
• Wine Flight (great)

Festival Favorites

• Kielbasa and Potato Pierogies with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
• BBQ Pork Rinds served with Pimento Cheese
• Key Lime Tart

The Fry Basket

• Fry Flight
  • Truffle-Parmesan
  • 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)

Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey

• Peanut Better and Jelly Sticky Wings (not good)

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

Mexico (2023)

• 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)

China

• Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet-and-Spicy Sauce
• Shanghai Scallion Noodles with Shrimp
• Brew Hub Lychee Foo Draft Beer (very good)
• Baijiu Punch: Chinese BaiJiu Spirit, Piña Colada Mix and Lychee (just ok)

India

• Chicken Tikka Masala with Fennel-Spiced Yogurt and Naan Bread (delicious)
• Taj Mahal Premium Lager

Refreshment Outpost

• Curried Chicken and South African Boerewors Sausage Stew with Chickpeas and Potatoes served in a Bread Bowl (meh)
• Gulf Stream Brewing Company Cloud 9 Watermelon Hibiscus Lager (good)
• Keel Farms Blackberry Apricot Jam Hard Cider (good)

Alps

• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette

Germany

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

Spain

• Spanish Charcuterie: Jamon, Manchego, and Pan Con Tomate (Delicious)

Japan

• Wagyu Temaki Sushi: Hand-held Sushi with Sweet and Savory American Wagyu Beef, topped with Takana Japanese Pickles and Spicy Mayo Sauce (good)
• Kyoho Grape Sour: Kyoho Black Grape Cocktail with Japanese Vermouth and Shochu (sweet)

Greece

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

Belgium

• Beer-Braised Beef served with Gouda Mashed Potatoes
• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
• Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale

Brazil

• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (love)

France

• Frozen French Cosmo: Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier and Cranberry Juice (yummy)

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)

Swirled Showcase

• Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Sweet Potato Mousse with Candied Pecans and Maple Caramel Sauce (delish)
• Berry Vanilla Float: La Gioiosa Berry Fizz with Vanilla Soft Serve (delish)

Hawai’i

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

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)

Forest & Field

• Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli with Sage-Brown Butter, Pecorino Cheese, and Hazelnut Praline (so good)

Milled & Mulled

• Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake with Fig Jam and Pomegranate
• Chocolate Shop Chocolate Red Wine (delish)

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.

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