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2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

The 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is on from September 27 – November 11, 2013, in Epcot, Walt Disney World. SEE OUR 2012 Festival REVIEWS AND COVERAGE HERE!

Featuring fantastic special events, culinary and beverage demonstrations, celebrity chefs, and the ever-popular World Showcase Marketplace tasting booths, this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity!

We’ll be collecting information about the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival right here, so stay tuned to this page.

In the meantime, check out our 2012 Festival REVIEWS AND COVERAGE HERE!

Epcot Food and Wine Festival 101

Looking for general information about attending the Festival? Head over to our detailed Epcot Food and Wine Festival 101 page that includes answers to your transportation, parking, and admission questions. But that’s just the beginning. Keep reading this page for specific details about the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

Have a Question about the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Ask us here!

2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index

2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and FOOD PHOTOS: Coming Soon!
2012 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Marketplace Booth/Kiosk MENUS and FOOD PHOTOS <–UPDATED with all new photos from 2012!
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page
2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events: Coming Soon!
2013 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Low-Cost/Free Seminars and Activities: Coming Soon!
2013 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule: Full List Available (5-16 update
2013 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend Events
2013 Tower of Terror 10-miler Events
2013 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic: Menus, Booking Info available!
2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Reviews, and 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Reviews
2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival’s Gluten Free Items

Latest 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival News and Updates

  • 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Details! New Scotland Booth, Eat to the Beat Concerts, Special Events, and More!
  • 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival World Showcase Booths

    We’ll have our booth pages up and ready to go ASAP after Disney announces the menus for 2013. In the meantime, you can see all of the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival World Showcase Booths/Kiosks, MENUS, and FOOD PHOTOS here on DisneyFoodBlog.com!

    The Brazil Booth Returns to the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

    2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Culinary and Beverage Demos, and FREE Events

    The Epcot Food and Wine Festival offers a wonderful variety of culinary demonstrations, beverage seminars (including wines, beers, and mixology), and even some free-with-admission exhibits and activities!

    We’ll have details on the 2013 seminars and demos soon, but in the meantime, find out about 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demos and Beverage Seminars, as well as other low-cost or free activities, here! Many of them return year after year, so this is a good place to start your planning!

    Grilled Scallop with Chile de Arbol Foam and Huitlacoche Mushroom at Food and Wine Festival Tequila Lunch Pairing

    2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events

    From cheese to chocolate, signature dining to wine schools, several popular, high-end Special Events are offered at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival each year! Check out all of the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events here — coming soon!

    For a list of 2012 events, along with pricing, dates, and other details, click here.

    2013 Celebrity Chefs

    Celebrity Chefs bring extra excitement to the festival. Chefs returning and debuting are Warren Brown, Paula DaSilva, Gale Gand, Jamie Deen, Robert Irvine, Dean Max, Rock Harper, Jeff Henderson, Art Smith, Buddy Valastro, Allen Susser, “Cake Boy” Eric Lanlard, Duskie Estes and John Stewart, Donald Link, Bryan Voltaggio, and Emily Ellyn — among others!

    How to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events

    Booking for special events and seminars usually begins in late July or August. To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST when booking opens. Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, Mixology Seminars, and General Admission for Party for the Senses and the 3D Dessert Party may be bookable online at DisneyWorld.com.

    Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club Members will most likely be able to get discounts (around $2 per person per event) for seminars and demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival.

    Other 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events

    HGTV Seminars

    While we don’t have any promises, it wouldn’t surprise us if the popular (and free!) HGTV Seminars returned to the 2013 Festival!

    On select weekends, Home and Garden Television personalities (along with the winner of “Design Star”) may lead seminars focusing on home entertaining.

    Eat to the Beat Concerts

    Throughout the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, popular bands from the 80s and 90s take the stage at the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion to share some of their greatest hits with the crowds! These concerts are free with Epcot admission, and take place three times per evening.

    Click the link to see the Confirmed 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Line-up!

    runDisney Races

    The popular runDisney races will return during the Festival this year! The Tower of Terror 10-Miler Events will take place October 4-5, 2013. Tickets are now on sale!

    The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will take place November 8-9, 2013 with tickets on sale now.

    Epcot Park Hours

    We’re hoping that festival-goers will be able to tour Epcot until 10 p.m. on Saturdays as was the case in 2012. We’ll keep you updated!

    2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Reviews and Updates

    Check out some fun reviews and updates from the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

  • Guest Review: Chef Robert Irvine Culinary Demo at Epcot Food & Wine Festival
  • Review: Epcot Food and Wine Festival Cheese Seminar
  • Epcot Food and Wine Festival Review: Tequila Pairing Lunch at La Hacienda de San Angel
  • Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Pictures and Review: Italy and New Zealand
  • Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Pictures and Review: Australia and China Booths
  • Epcot Food and Wine Festival Recipe: Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Baileys Ganache from Ireland
  • Hurry!! Epcot Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Available Online For One Week Only!
  • Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Pictures and Review: Japan and Hops & Barley Booths
  • New! Gluten Free Menu for the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
  • Epcot Food and Wine Festival Pictures and Review: Florida Local Booth
  • Epcot Food and Wine Festival Food Pictures and Review: Mexico and Germany Booths
  • Epcot Food and Wine Festival Food Pictures and Review: Canada and Ireland Booths
  • Epcot Food and Wine Festival: Festival Center and Chase VIP Lounge Photo Tour
  • 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Merchandise
  • Best of the Fest: NEW Items at the 2012 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Booths
  • Tour the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival With Us…Online!
  • NEWS!: Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth Prices, VIP Lounge, and More!
  • Epcot Food and Wine Festival Recipe: Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey from Greece
  • “Countdown to the Festival” Sale: Celebrating Epcot’s 30th Anniversary!
  • Epcot Food & Wine Festival Countdown Sale! Back By Popular Demand…
  • 2012 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Marketplace Booth/Kiosk MENUS and FOOD PHOTOS <–UPDATED with all new photos from 2012!

    2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Reviews

    Review of the Marketplace VIP Chef Access Tour: AllEars shares an informative review of the sold-out Marketplace VIP Chef Access Tour.

    Disney’s Visa Cardmembers will receive access to the Chase Lounge during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase. You and your guests can relax while enjoying a beverage. Open 9am – 7pm each day of the Festival, the lounge is located on the Festival Center’s second floor. For access, just present your Disney’s Visa Card.

    New Gift Cards for the Food and Wine Festival: Load up your gift card with at least $5 to start. Choose from the smaller wristlet or full-sized card.

    Festival Wristlet card option

    Festival full size gift card option.

    Recipes

    Check out some of these fun recipes from Epcot Food and Wine Festival in the past as you start planning for the 2013 Festival! We’re guessing that a few of these will be back again in 2013!

    Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise

    Caribbean’s Dragon Berry Colada

    Warm Chocolate Lava Cake

    Griddled Greek Cheese

    Ireland’s Lobster and Scallop Fisherman’s Pie

    Germany’s Apple Strudel

    Kalua Pork Sliders

    Le Cellier’s White Truffle Butter Sauce

    Belgian Waffle Recipe

    Thanks For Joining Us! Stay Tuned for More Details Coming Soon!

    News! The DFB Mini-Guide to the 2012 Epcot Food & Wine Festival is now available! Use code CHEFS at check-out for a $3 discount!