We Need To Chat About This Unnecessary EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Problem

It’s time we had a little chat y’all — and I’m afraid I’ve contributed to this widespread problem taking over EPCOT.

Look at that line!

One of the most popular EPCOT festivals is finally here and while we’ve already had a chance to eat and experience EVERYTHING there is to do at this year’s festival, it’s just getting started! But, there’s one particular phenomenon that we’ve spotted taking over EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival that isn’t really all that necessary and we need you to hear us out.

There’s a widespread problem I’ve noticed taking EPCOT by storm lately, and I fear I’m partially to blame for it. One of my favorite times to visit EPCOT is during the festivals, and right now, my absolute favorite, EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival, is happening throughout the park and the World Showcase. During this festival, you’re treated to a multitude of rich cultures and flavors through food and drink options, and it may take you several visits to fully accomplish your list of eating everything you plan to savor around the park.

2025 Food and Wine Signs!

But it doesn’t seem like I’m Food & Wine’s only fan. I’m lucky enough to work with DOZENS of folks here in our office that are just as passionate about this festival as I am and work hard to ensure that we give you our honest opinions of each year’s food and drink offerings so you know how best to spend your money and time to experience it during your vacation, too!

Germany offerings

Here’s where this gets a little tricky, though. It’s no secret by now that we’re “those” Disney fans who are willing to stake out our first booths of the day well in advance of their opening on the first day of the festival, and I fear that has translated beyond just those first-day eager vibes. I’ve been reporting on Disney World news and festivals for several years now, and it still blows my mind how even after the first day of the festival, so many of EPCOT’s visitors are STILL willing to do the same!

Milled and Mulled Food and Wine booth

It’s wild to me how many people I’ve spotted waiting around a food booth for around an hour before it opens, while the Cast Members and chefs are preparing their inventory for the opening rush. This just speaks volumes about how well Disney World has continued to build on such a popular festival over the last several decades and still can draw such a crowd in anticipation of its offerings well after the festival’s opening day. However, since we’re a few weeks into the festival’s operation now, it’s not entirely necessary to stake out so far in advance of the booth’s opening to order what you’re after. However, I can recognize that getting a jump start on your festival plans might be the only way to accomplish your entire list for the day, and to that I bid you all the best on your quest!

Get a Tray!

So if I happen to see you staking out your first EPCOT Food & Wine Festival booth of the day well before its opening, just know I’m inclined to throw a nod of approval your way from one Disney World foodie to another. It’s not every day that you get to enjoy one of EPCOT’s best festivals (unless you work alongside us here at DFB), so I’m wishing you all the best from afar on your festival journey throughout your day and hope you’ve packed your tray for carrying it around, too!

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