EPCOT International Food And Wine Festival 2025 at Walt Disney World: Everything You Need To Know

Wondering where to get your food fix with a side of magic? The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival should be front and center on your bucket list! Whether you’re into gourmet eats, globally inspired snacks, or discovering your next favorite cheese, this year’s spread will make your taste buds do the happy dance! Running from August 28 through November 22, 2025, this festival is no casual affair. No, this is a globe-trotting, cheese-filled, wine-sipping extravaganza wrapped in a bow of Disney magic.  Let’s dive into it!

EPCOT International Food And Wine Festival

What’s Hot This Year?

Global Marketplaces

Over 35 unique food booths featuring cuisines from six continents will be at the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! Expect dishes with just the right portion size to hop between flavors without hitting full food coma status!

Eat to the Beat Concert Series

An absurdly diverse lineup of live music featuring acts like Boyz II Men and Ben Rector will keep your toes tapping while your mouth is sipping. Pro tip? Grab a dining concert package for prime seats without throwing elbows.  

Cheese Trail

It’s not just “find cheese, eat cheese.” At the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, this is serious business! Complete the stamps in your festival passport for cheesy glory and a surprise treat at the finish line!

Family-Friendly Fun

Bring the kids along for a Remy scavenger hunt or Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit at this year’s EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Hot tip? Bribe kids into their best behavior with promises of chocolate-dipped Belgian waffles!

What to Expect at the Global Marketplaces  

Foodies, brace yourselves! The festival kiosks are decked out with delectable bites like Brazilian Pão de Queijo, griddled cheese with pistachios and honey, and seasonal favorites such as balsamic cheesecake topped with pomegranates. These kiosks know exactly what it means to turn simple ingredients into sled-worthy dishes. It’s suggested that prices will range from $4 to $12 per item, so sure, costs might begin to stack up like your plate collection at Thanksgiving, but remember, it’s all part of the cultural exploration at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival this year!

Don’t Forget the Tunes  

Food AND music? Say no more, I’m sold! The Eat to the Beat Concert Series, hosted at the America Gardens Theatre, features everything from nostalgic icons like Smash Mouth to other artists like Jordin Sparks and so many more!

Map? Check. Festival Passport? Double Check.  

Speaking of efficiency, treat yourself to a festival passport at the kiosks. Scribble in notes, collect stamps, and brag about your cheese-lympic accomplishments. Go ahead, geek out. And while we’re at it, plan your attack route for the day. Whether you’re starting your foodie tour at the bold flavors of Africa or sipping on cabernet in France, knowing your next stop can save you from hanger-induced food regret and endless backtracking.

Tips to Have the Best EPCOT Food & Wine Day Ever  

• Set a Budget: Each delicious sip and nibble adds up fast. Preload a gift card to keep impulse indulgences in check (at least somewhat).  
• Go Early: Want short food lines? Head to the booths by 11 a.m. You’ll thank us. (It also means fewer walking hangry zombies!).
• Scout Seating: Find your perfect picnic spot before queuing for food. Balancing pretzel sticks, a plate of paella, and wine glass roulette on the go? You could, but do you really want to?  

Final Thoughts: Leave Room for Surprises  

The magic of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival lies in its ability to surprise you. Whether you thought your eating habits were predictable or didn’t expect live music to be so nostalgic, this experience caters to every palate and occasion. And hey, if all else fails, stop by the Odyssey or CommuniCore Hall for some air-conditioned snacking bliss because it’s Florida, everybody, and take it from me, it sure is hot around here!