The 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival promises an unparalleled culinary adventure. This festival offers 32 global marketplaces like Hawaii, Hops & Barley, and the exciting new addition, Fry Basket. Spanning five whole months, the festival invites you to savor some of EPCOT’s finest offerings, complemented by the return of the EAT to the Beat Concert Series with a fresh roster of musical talent. Best of all, the rich tapestry of flavors and entertainment is included with your EPCOT admission, ensuring that as dedicated EPCOT foodies, you can enjoy the exquisite food booths and the vibrant festival atmosphere without any additional cost. Prepare to immerse yourself in the ultimate gastronomic experience at the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival!
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The annual EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is a culinary highlight each fall at Walt Disney World. So let’s dive into what we hope the 2024 festival will be! There are over 30 distinctive booths around the World Showcase offer an eclectic mix of flavors to savor. Beyond the exquisite tastings, immerse yourself in culinary demonstrations, embark on scavenger hunts, and enjoy free concerts, adding layers of fun to your gourmet journey. As a long-standing favorite event, the Food and Wine Festival promises a blend of gastronomy and entertainment. Get ready to explore our insider tips, including the best visit times, menu insights, and special seminars, ensuring your 2024 festival experience is rich, flavorful, and thoroughly enjoyable.
What are the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Dates 2024?
The dates for the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT 2024 are July 31 through November 17, 2024.
How long is the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT?
The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival will be held for 5 months this year, starting on July 31 and ending on November 17, 2024. Throughout that time, seasonal booth menu items might rotate and the EAT to the Beat Concert series will be going on. So make sure to plan your Food and Wine Festival trip around your favorite bands and foods!
* We are giving our best guess on the 2024 dates for this year’s festival. Once Disney announces the official dates, you can be sure to find them here!
The Best Time to Visit EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2024
As noted above the best time to visit the 2024 Disney World Food and Wine Festival is the entire month of September. If you are in the process of booking your trip or plan to visit during another month be sure to check out our Disney Crowd Calendar. We break down crowd levels, ticket prices, and average temperatures for each month.
When is the Best Time to Visit EPCOT Food and Wine Festival?
Aug. 10-31
All of September
Oct 1-21
Nov. 16-17 (avoid Thanksgiving week)
*Dates based on previous year’s crowd levels*
It’s important to note that the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival will be extremely crowded on the weekends. This is true regardless of which month you visit as it’s extremely popular among the Florida locals. One benefit of visiting on the weekend is the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine hours will be extended as the park closes later. This will allow you to take advantage of lower crowds late in the evening.
Visiting WDW in the Summer and Fall for Food and Wine Festival 2024
Here at The Park Prodigy, we love visiting Walt Disney World during the Food and Wine Festival for a few reasons. The first is that Disney typically attracts lower crowds at the end of August and September. The second is that guests can attend either Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
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The Best Disney Resorts for the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
The introduction of the Disney Skyliner has significantly expanded the range of Disney hotel options for guests visiting EPCOT, offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility. Whether your preference leans towards a walkable Disney resort, such as the Yacht and Beach Club with its proximity to EPCOT, or a resort with direct Skyliner access like Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, your choices are more diverse and appealing than ever. We’re here to guide you through these fantastic lodging options, ensuring your stay is as magical and convenient as your time spent in the park.
Below are our recommendations when visiting the 2024WDW Food and Wine Festival:
Hotels in Walking Distance to 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
The Disney Yacht Club Resort
Disney’s Beach Club
Swan & Dolphin (friendly neighbor resorts)
Swan Reserve (friendly neighbor)
Disney Skyliner Access to the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
What’s Included With Your 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Tickets?
Access to the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival at the World Showcase is included with your regular Walt Disney World ticket. It’s important to note that food and drink tastings are NOT included in the cost of your ticket.
With over 30 booths and 3-4 pairings per booth, this can be one of the more expensive days you spend at Disney. For the most part, tastings at each booth will run you between $5.00-$9.00 for food and $4.00-$10.00 for drinks. Disney also offers special tastings and seminars which we will cover later in this post.
Is the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival free?
Yes! The festival is included with your general theme park admission ticket.
With that being said there are a ton of free things to do at EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. These include unique character meet-and-greets, cookbook signings, and a family play zone for the kids. Some of the other free entertainment options at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival include the Disney Du Jour Dance Party, Radio Disney DJs on the weekend, and the Eat to the Beat series.
Other Notable 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Activities
Emile’s Fromage Montage: This family-friendly event invites guests to purchase any five cheese dishes from the marketplace booths. Once guests collect a stamp for each cheese dish purchased they win a complimentary bite-size cheesecake!
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt: Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt is available for purchase at the major gift shops for $6.99 plus tax. Match the 15 stickers of Remy and a food item from the locations on the map and earn a prize!
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit – this special pumpkin scavenger hunt runs from September 29 through October 31 in the World Showcase!
With over 30 booths to taste from a great game plan is a must to see all that EPCOT Food and Wine has to offer. Luckily Disney has provided us with tools to tackle this event. You can also take a look at our EPCOT Park Planto make sure you don’t miss any of the amazing rides at Disney. We do not have the EPCOT Food and Wine Map for 2024 yet, once we do we will update! Each map during the festival has a separate section numbering all of the food booths.
What is the Food and Wine Festival Passport?
These passport booklets are available for FREE throughout the park. They include all food and beverage options at each booth. They also allow you to stamp and track which booths you have visited.
Our Favorite Food Items So Far at the 2024 Food and Wine Festival
If you’re getting ready for your trip to Walt Disney World and are a little overwhelmed by everything you can enjoy at the 2024 Food and Wine Festival we don’t blame you! In our opinion, it would take multiple days (and a huge appetite) to try everything this amazing festival has to offer. If you are simply looking for the best of the best here is a short list we put together of everything we have tried so far!
What are the best items at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival?
Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey (Greece)
New England Lobster Roll: Lobster with Herb Mayonnaise on a Griddled Roll (Hops & Barley)
Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard (Ireland)
Taco de Ribeye (Mexico)
2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths
In this section, we are going to share with you all of the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival menus. Although we do not have the full menus for the 2023 festival, you can expect many of these items to return this year. Every booth at the 2024 Disney World Food and Wine Festival will have a different theme. Some of the themes are a specific country, including a booth for all eleven World Showcase countries. Other booths are broader regions from around the globe, and many booths up front are unique food types.
Below is the menu from last year’s festival. We expect many of these delicious items to return. Stay tuned to this article as we will update you once the menus are released.
The Alps
Indulge in comforting Alpine cuisine, like warm Raclette Swiss cheese served with a baguette.
Food
Dark Chocolate Fondue with Berries, Pound Cake and Meringues (NEW) (plant-based item)
Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage item)
Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage item)
Beverages
Stiegl Brewery Key Lime Radler, Salzburg, Austria
Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner, Austria
Frozen Rosé
Australia
Embark on a culinary journey Down Under as you sample popular Australian dishes.
Food
Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pepper, Onion, Snap Peas, and Coconut-Chili Sauce
Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies*
Lamington: Yellow Cake with Raspberry Filling with Chocolate and Coconut
Beverages
Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier, South Australia
Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.
Belgium
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a fluffy Belgian waffle—or enjoy a savory beer-braised beef dish.
Food
Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache
Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
Cavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout and Crispy Applewood-Smoked Bacon (NEW)
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Compote (NEW)
Beverages
Prosecco
Moscato
Chianti
Italian Sangria Red or White
Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello
Peroni Pilsner
Japan
Delight your appetite with sushi and other delish dishes, as well as libations from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Food
Fire Taiko Roll*: Sushi Roll with Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, and Pickled Daikon Radish served with Spicy Sauce (NEW)
Beef Wa-Gyu Don*: Traditional Japanese Rice Bowl with American Wagyu Beef over Steamed White Rice (NEW)
Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables and Teriyaki Sauce
Beverages
Sake Passion Cocktail (NEW)
Moon on the Water Sake (NEW)
Brew Hub Momo Amber Ale, Lakeland, FL (NEW)
Kenya
Set off on a safari of flavor as you enjoy traditional Kenyan food and beer.
Food
Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato-Corn Mealie Pap and Kachumbari Slaw
Peri-Peri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-Flavored Couscou
Beverages
81Bay Brewing Co. Congo Pilsner, Tampa, FL
Mexico
Take your taste buds south of the border as you enjoy chilaquiles, tacos, Mexican craft beer, and margaritas.
Food
Tostada de Carnitas: Braised Pork on a Fried Corn Tortilla with Black Beans, Avocado Mousse, Queso Fresco and Chives (NEW)
Taco de Costilla: Slow-braised Beef Short Rib on a Corn Tortilla with Salsa de Chile Morita, Avocado Mousse, and Spring Onions (NEW)
Pastel Impossible: Layers of Traditional Mexican Flan and Tres Leches with Guava and Cajeta (NEW)
Beverages
Trouble in Paradise Margarita: Ilegal Mezcal, Watermelon Liqueur, Rosé Wine, Lime Juice, and Agave with a Chili-Lime Powder Rim (NEW)
Fly Away Margarita: Nocheluna Sotol, Pineapple-Ginger Juice, Chile Ancho Verde Liqueur, and Tequila with a Sweet Dried Chili Salt Rim (NEW)
Mexican Craft Beer
The Noodle Exchange – Available August 13, 2024
Savor the flavors of the Far East served up in delicious noodle dishes.
Food
Ramen with Shaved Beef, Shiitake Mushrooms, Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish, Shaved Peppers, and a Soy Egg in Citrus-Sesame Broth
Impossible Pork Udon with Shiitake Mushrooms, Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish, Baby Bok Choy, and a Soy Egg in Savory Chicken Broth
Thai Shrimp with Rice Noodles, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Basil in Coconut-Curry Broth
Ramen with Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms, Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish, Shaved Peppers, and Baby Bok Choy in Citrus-Sesame Broth (plant-based item)
Beverages
Parish Brewing Strawberry Mochi Berliner Weisse, Broussard, LA (NEW)
Pacific Rim Old Vines Riesling, Washington
Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.
Refreshment Outpost
Stop by for satisfying snacks and beverages to go. In addition to the regular menu, enjoy these Festival specialties:
Festival Item: Spicy Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Curried BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice and Kachumbari Slaw (plant-based item)
Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin®
Satisfy your craving for comfort foods! In addition to the regular menu, enjoy these Festival specialties:
Festival Item: Cinnamon-Sugar Beaver Tail (NEW)
Festival Item: Braised Beef Poutine: French Fries with Braised Beef, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Crumbles and Gherkin Relish
Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Peach, St. Petersburg, FL
Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE®
Get the brunch party started! Sample sweet treats and mimosas mixed with the perfect twist.
Food
Guava Cake with Whipped Cream and Coconut (plant-based item)
Prize: Strawberry Cheesecake Soft Serve topped with a Mini Cheesecake and Graham Cracker Crumbs in a Specialty Vessel
Beverages
Berry Mimosa with Berry Fizz Sparkling Wine and White Cranberry Juice (NEW)
Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Minute Maid® Passion Fruit, Orange and Guava Juices
Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
Beer Mimosa: Boulevard Brewing Co. Berry Noir Sour Ale and Sparkling Wine
Mimosa Flight
CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Spain
Feast on flavorful Spanish foods—like paella, seafood salad, and charcuterie—along with beer and wine.
Food
Charcuterie with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives, and a Herbed Serrano Vinaigrette (gluten/wheat friendly) (Emile’s Fromage Montage item)
Paella with Saffron Rice, Chorizo and Shrimp
Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika
Beverages
Viña Borgia Macabeo White Sangria (NEW)
Viña Borgia Rosé Sangria (NEW)
Viña Borgia Garnacha Red Sangria (NEW)
Sangria Flight (NEW)
Tangerine Café: Flavors of the Medina
Treat your senses to traditional Moroccan cuisine, like grilled kebabs and a falafel pita.
Food
Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli
Chermoula Chicken
Moroccan-spiced Lamb
Fried Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce (plant-based item)
Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Chermoula, and Zhoug Dips (plant-based item)
Pistachio Cake with Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Candied Walnuts
Beverages
3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
Keel Farms Raspberry Citrus Hard Cider, Plant City, FL (NEW)
Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Peach Party Peach & Blackberry Hard Cider, Armada, MI (NEW)
Fig Cocktail with Fig Vodka, Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
Hard Cider Flight
CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Discover a different Festival-exclusive beverage at each of the 4 Joffrey’s locations at EPCOT:
Joffrey’s Near Mission: SPACE®
Amaretto Iced Tea: A Sweet and Nutty Blend of Black Iced Tea and Amaretto Syrup (NEW)
Spirited version available with Citrónge Orange Liqueur
Joffrey’s in the Canada Pavilion
Frozen Roseberry: A Refreshing Blend of Frozen Lemon and Strawberry-Rose Syrup (NEW)
Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka
Joffrey’s in the American Adventure Pavilion
Nutty Caramel Mocha Cold Brew: A Sweet Blend of Caramel Mudslide Cold Brew, Caramel Syrup, Peanut Butter Syrup, and Chocolate Syrup topped with Whipped Cream and Caramel Sauce (NEW)
Spirited version available with Carolans Peanut Butter Irish Cream Liqueur
Joffrey’s Near Disney Traders
Java Horchata: A Sweet Blend of Espresso and Horchata topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon (NEW)
Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka and Kahlúa Liqueur
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Events 2024
It’s important to note that we do not expect 2024 Food and Wine seminars and special events to take place this year. We will be sure to keep this page updated as we receive new details on the festival.
2024 Eat to the Beat Concert Series
The Eat to the Beat concert series will be returning to Disney in 2023, and we are so excited. There will be some amazing entertainment coming to the 2024 Food and Wine Festival! On select nights of the Disney EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, there will be short concerts playing at the American Adventure Pavilion.
What is the 2023 EPCOT Eat to the Beat concert series schedule?
The 2023 Eat to the Beat concert list is here and we are so excited for this lineup.
Orianthi – July 28th & 29th
for King & Country – July 30th & 21st
Southern Avenue – August 4th & 5th
Tiffany – August 6th & 7th
Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart – August 11th & 12th
The Bacon Brothers – August 13th & 14th
Joey Fatone & Friends – August 18th thru 21st
Ayron Jones – August 25th & 26th
Phillip Phillips – August 27th & 28th
Baha Men – September 1st & 2nd
MercyMe – September 3th & 4th
Ray Parker Jr. – September 8th & 9th
Tobymac – September 10th & 11th
Raul Acosta & Oro Solido – September 17th & 18th
Los Amigos Invisibles – September 22nd & 23rd
98° – September 24th & 25th
Boyz II Men – September 29th & 30th October 1st & 2nd
As you can see there is so much to do and see at the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. We highly recommend a few strategies like the ones below to make sure you take advantage of everything you want to sample.
Use an EPCOT Food and Wine Festival gift card
A great way to budget your spending is to purchase an EPCOT Food and Wine Festival gift card. Simply load a certain amount onto the gift card and you’re good to go!
Pack sanitary wipes
You’ll be eating a LOT of food on the go and/or with your hands. Having sanitary wipes is a great way to clean up before and after eating. Pro tip: Try and find a pack that’s unscented so you’re not overwhelmed by the sanitizer smell as you eat.
Bring a phone charger bank
This year’s festival guide is digital. You’ll need your phone to find and scan QR codes around the festival and to download the My Disney Experience app for more helpful info. All of this will surely deplete your phone battery, so bringing a portable charger bank is surely a smart move.
Additional Food and Wine Festival Tips
Take a look at the EPCOT food and wine festival menus before you go. This will allow you to pick out your favorite food and drink items. Knowing which booths you want to visit will save you a ton of time once you get into the parks.
Stay late when possible as most of the crowds have gone home by then. We love to skip dinner and grab different bites right before the fireworks as wait times are usually minimal.
Share dishes when possible. We find that the EPCOT food and wine festival is a multi-day event if you are trying to taste as many food and drink items as possible. Not only will sharing allow you to do so, but it will also help if you’re on a budget!
Florida can be extremely hot for guests visiting in September and early October. Be sure to stay hydrated and take advantage of the AC when you can. Many countries such as America and Canada have cultural films you can watch and our new fan favorite Beauty and the Beast sing along in France!
2024 Food and Wine Festival Merchandise
EPCOT food and wine festival merchandise has always been some of the most popular among Disney fans! Guests can pick from their favorite Disney apparel including t-shirts, shorts, and of course Mickey ears.
Not to mention the uniquely themed EPCOT Food and Wine Festival kitchen merchandise. Some of our favorite items in the past have included wine glasses, custom coffee mugs, and different kitchen utensils.
The Food and Wine Festival merchandise is also a must for all Figment fans. As Figment is typically the official mascot of all things food and wine in EPCOT! Although Disney has not released the 2024 Food and Wine Festival merchandise, be sure to check back here to stay up to date!
EPCOT Food and Wine FAQ
Q: How Much are Tickets to EPCOT Food and Wine Festival?
A: Access to the Food and Wine Festival is included with any valid Walt Disney World theme park ticket. Individual food and beverage items do cost extra.
Q: When Does EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Start?
A: The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival opening times are typically 11:00 AM, with EPCOT Food and Wine Festival hours of operations mirroring World Showcase.
Q: How Much is the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT?
A: This will vary depending on how many food and beverage items you decide to sample. Generally, the cost for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival items will run between $5.00-$9.00 for food and $4.00-$10.00 for drinks.
Q: Where can I find an EPCOT Food and Wine Passport?
A: These passport booklets are available for FREE throughout the park.
Q: EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Concert Times?
A: Each artist performs three times per night starting at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM.
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