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Believe it or not, the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is almost here!
2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
If you’re planning to hit up the beloved EPCOT annual event this fall, there are some rules you should follow to get the most bang for your buck and make sure you’re not wasting any money.
WHEW! It’s been a BIG week in Disney World when it comes to news, that’s for sure!
Not So Scary Snacks!
Fortunately, this week’s announcements help us plan for our future trips, instead of having announcements that affect us in the next week (those are much harder to plan for, but they DO happen!). No, we didn’t get any major, massive updates on the new additions coming to the parks, like Villains Land, Piston Peak, or Monsters, Inc. (though we did hear about some new permits for that last one), but if you’re planning a trip for the later part of this year, trust us when we say that these announcements will be a BIG help when it comes to planning!
For longtime experts, “Drinking Around the World” at EPCOT used to be pretty simple. You’d start in the Mexico pavilion and grab a margarita before (hopefully) slowly making your way around World Showcase in one piece. But EPCOT is constantly changing — and that includes the rules for “Drinking Around the World.”
Cheers!
Whether you’ve recently been to EPCOT or you’re going for the first time, it’s never a bad idea to brush up on the rules! In this case, we’re talkin’ unspoken rules about “Drinking Around the World”, and these are tidbits the DFB team agrees are important to know if you plan to participate in this popular Disney World pastime.
It’s finally here! Put on your chef hats and practice your best “bon appétit” because the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is BACK for 2025.
2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
This is one of, if not THE most, popular Disney festivals of the year, and for good reason. This year, the festival takes place from August 28th through November 22nd and features over 35 Marketplace Food Booths (plus specialty items at additional locations). There are so many delicious offerings to try and so much to experience at this festival, sometimes it can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here, though — here’s your FULL guide to the festival this year!
The 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival officially kicks off on August 28th, and Disney is already preparing for the start of the festival! We spotted some booths complete with their festival signs in EPCOT, so we already know a couple of booths that will be at the festival this year.
Full Spread from Greece Booth
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine in Disney World. The festival features Global Marketplace Food Booths, a Concert Series, additional family-friendly activities, and more! The festival will run from August 28th until November 22nd , and it is included in your admission ticket to EPCOT.
We got some BIG news just now, y’all!
Hartley Apple Brandy at the 2023 Food and Wine Festival
In 2024, EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival runs through May 27th, but Disney is already getting prepared for the NEXT festival that’ll hit the park — the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! Complete with outdoor food kitchens, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, and much more, this is one of the BIGGEST Disney World events of the year. This year, the 2024 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will officially begin on August 29th and run through November 23rd, 2024! That’s not all we learned, though. 👀
The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has been in full swing for a while now, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more to eat!
Char & Chop Marketplace Booth 2023
We’ve seen all the food booths with tasty items, merchandise to grab, and plenty of concerts. FOUR new food booths were announced for this year and they’re officially OPEN! So come with us to the NEW Char & Chop booth to find out if it’s worth a try — let’s find out!
If you’re following along, you know it’s a BIG day at EPCOT.
Food and Wine is here!
We’re here for the opening day of EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival. We are traveling all over the “world,” trying every booth, doing scavenger hunts, and having a blast. Between seeing all the merchandise and eating a lot of sweet treats, we are here to update you on how the crowds are looking on opening day.
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