Walt Disney World Food and Wine Festival 2021

Walt Disney World Food and Wine Festival 2021

Walt Disney World Food and Wine Festival 2021

The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival will offer 32 signature global marketplaces like Hawaii, Hops & Barley, and brand new Rotunda Bistro! Be sure to check back as we continue to update this page as some of the marketplaces are not scheduled to be open until October 1st 2021. There are also some changes as we have not received updates on any seminars,  and the EAT to the Beat Concert Series will not be returning this year. However Disney did bring back Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt will be back for 2021.

The BEST PART is still that this festival is included absolutely free with your entry to EPCOT. We hope you find this post helpful, and if you are planning a trip to Disney World be sure to check out our other FREE vacation planning tools. Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to help you save time and money on your next vacation. This includes helping you find the best time to buy Disney World tickets as well as book amazing Walt Disney World vacation packages!

SPECIAL NOTE: If you are still in the process of planning your Disney vacation need help picking the best time to visit Disney World for the festival be sure to check out our 2021 Disney crowd calendar below!

 Disney World Crowd Calendar

Guide to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2021

Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World this fall? Be sure to immerse yourself in the culinary arts at this years 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Taste your way around World Showcase and sample foods and drinks from over 30 unique booths.

This festival has been one of our favorites in Walt Disney World for as long as we can remember. In this post we will break down our 2021 Food and Wine Festival tips including the best time to visit, menus, special seminars and so much more.

EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Dates 2021

The dates for the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT have officially been released and they are July 15th 2021 to November 20th 2021! Yep, that’s right we are getting almost five full months of this years Food and Wine festival.

2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Dates?

• July 15th, 2021 – November 20th 2021

Visiting WDW in the Summer and Fall

Here at The Park Prodigy we love visiting Walt Disney World during the Food and Wine festival for a few reasons. The first being Disney typically attracts lower crowds at the end of August and September. The second being guests can attend either Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! 

Unfortunately Disney has announce it will not be hosting the Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party this year. However they do plan to host a special Halloween event at the Magic Kingdom called Boo Bash! As a way to say thank you for supporting our small business The Park Prodigy is giving a $5 discount to anyone who signs up for our newsletter. That’s $5 per ticket!

Simply sign up using the form above or you can email Mike@theparkprodigy.com asking to be notified when Magic Kingdom Boo Bash tickets go on sale. Guests visiting the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival during November can also request to receive the same discount for this years Christmas event!

The Best Time to Visit EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2021

As noted above the best time to visit the 2021 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?

• July 20th-30th
• Aug. 10-31
• All of September
• Oct 1-21 (Keep in mind Disney World will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary)
• Nov. 16-21 (avoid Thanksgiving week)

It’s important to note that the 2021 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 2021 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.

The Best Disney Resorts for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

With the addition of the Disney Skyliner, there have never been more Disney hotel options for guests visiting EPCOT. Below are our recommendations when visiting the 2021 WDW Food and Wine Festival:

Hotels in Walking Distance to 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

• Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
• The Disney Yacht Club Resort
• Disney’s Beach Club
• Swan & Dolphin (friendly neighbor resorts)

Disney Skyliner Access to 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Caribbean Beach Resort
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort
• Art of Animation Resort

What’s Included With Your 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Tickets?

Access to the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival at 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 tasting and seminars which we will cover later in this post.

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, cook book 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 in future world, Radio Disney Djs on the weekend, and the Eat to the Beat series.

Other Notable 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Activities (Announced back for 2021)

• 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 cheese cake!
• 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 of the locations on the map and earn  a prize!

EPCOT Food and Wine Map 2021

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 Plan to make sure you don’t miss any of the amazing rides at Disney.

Each map during the festival has a separate section numbering all of the food booths.

2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Times Guide

Disney releases their times guides weekly and this will fill you in on all of the special events going on that day.

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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival?

• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (Canada)
• 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)

2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths

Every booth at the 2021 Disney World Food and Wine Festival has 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.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2021 Booths

Explore global marketplaces below and eat your way around the world!

The Alps 

Indulge in comforting Alpine cuisine, like warm Raclette Swiss cheese served with a baguette.

Food

• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette
• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette
• Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart with Crème Fraîche

Beverages

• Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner, Austria
• Cave De La Côte Rosé Gamay, Romand
• René Favre Dôle, Chamoson
• Frozen Rosé
• Wine Flight

Australia

Embark on a culinary journey Down Under as you sample popular Australian dishes.

Food

• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Purée, Bush Berry Pea Salad and Pistachio-Pomegranate Gremolata (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries and Lemon Myrtle Meringue (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
• Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
• Robert Oatley Chardonnay
• Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon
• Wine Flight

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

Appleseed Orchard

Celebrate autumn with delicious apple creations paired with ciders and beers.

Food

• Apple Crumble Tart
• Apple Chips (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic)
• Cinnamon Apple Cider (non-alcoholic)
• Collective Arts Brewing Circling the Sun Hard Cider, Ontario, Canada
• Original Sin Hard Cider McIntosh, New York, NY
• Blake’s Hard Cider Saint Chéri Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry, Armada, MI
• Big Storm Brewing Co. Apple Blonde Ale, Clearwater, FL
• 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Pecan Brown Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
• Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Apple-y Ever After Green Apple Sour Ale, Orlando, FL
• Apple Blossom Sky: Fanta® Apple, Ginger Beer, Floodwall Apple Brandy, Maple Syrup, and Mini Marshmallows
• CORKCICLE® Classic Tumbler
• Beer Flight
• Cider Flight

Belgium 

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a fluffy Belgian waffle—or enjoy a savory beer-braised beef dish.

Brazil 

Dig into South American cuisine and culture with the Land of the Palms’ finest fare.

Food

• Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew featuring Scallops, Shrimp, and White Fish with Coconut-Lime Sauce and Steamed Rice (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• M.I.A. Beer Company Limāo Lager, Doral, FL
• Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

Brew-Wing at the Epcot Experience – NEW!

Explore an array of crowd-pleasing picks like chicken wings and flatbreads—along with assorted beers and ciders.

Food

• Garlic-Parmesan Wings with Celery and Ranch (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Barbecue Wings with Celery and Ranch (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Traditional Buffalo Wings with Celery and Ranch (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Teriyaki-Sesame Wings with Celery and Ranch
• Mango-Habanero Wings with Celery and Ranch (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Cheese Flatbread
• Pepperoni Flatbread
• NEW Brussel Sprouts

Beverages

• Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Pineapple Vibes Blonde Ale, Orlando, FL
• Central 28 Beer Company Groveland Road Blood Orange IPA, DeBary, FL
• Wicked Weed Brewing Watermelon Dragonfruit Session Sour, Asheville, NC
• Bold Rock Honeycrisp Hard Cider, Nellysford, VA
• Starcut Ciders Magpie Hard Cider, Bellaire, MI
• Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Apple Lantern Roasted Pumpkin, Armada, MI
• Beer Flight
• Cider Flight

Canada

Discover delightful dishes, lagers and wines from the Great White North.

• Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager, Hamilton, Ontario
• Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot Old Vines

China

Please your palate with popular Chinese plates, mango bubble milk tea, draft beer and cocktails.

• Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet and Spicy Sauce
• ZiRan Beef Bao Bun: Grilled Beef with Cumin
• Crispy-fried Pepper Shrimp with Spicy Sichuan Noodles

Beverages

• Mango Bubble Milk Tea: Assam Black Tea, Whole Milk and Mango Syrup (non-alcoholic)
• ByeJoe Punch: Chinese BaiJiu Spirit, Lychee Syrup, Soda Water and Piña Colada Mix
• Dragonfly: Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Absolut Vodka, Orange Juice and Mango Syrup
• Kung Fu Master: Absolut Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup and Orange Juice
• Jasmine Draft Beer

The Donut Box

Choose from an adventurous assortment of donuts, as well as refreshing beverages.

• Candy Jar Donut made with M&M’S®, SNICKERS,® and TWIX®
• Sriracha-glazed Donut
• Chef’s Donut of the Day
• The Donut Box: Pack of the 4 Daily Donuts
• Crispy Chicken on a Sriracha-glazed Donut

Beverages

• Strawberry Smoothie (non-alcoholic)
• Left Hand Brewing Bittersweet Imperial Coffee Milk Stout, Longmont, CO
• Black and White Coffee Cocktail
• CORKCICLE® Classic Tumbler

Earth Eats hosted by Impossible™

Delight in hearty plant-based fare featuring Impossible™ foods, as well as wine, chai tea or a chai tea cocktail.

Food

• The Impossible™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (plant-based item)
• Impossible™ Three-Bean Chili (gluten/wheat-friendly, plant-based item)

Beverages

• Spiced Apple Twinings of London® Chai Tea (non-alcoholic)
• Stephen Vincent Pinot Noir, California
• Spiced Apple Twinings of London® Chai Tea with Whiskey

Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN

Score a touchdown of flavor with hearty dishes that are sure to tackle the toughest appetite.

• The Corned Beef Corner Route: Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue
• The Chimichurri-up Offense: Charred Chimichurri Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• The S’mores Whoopie Pie-lon: Smoked Chocolate Cake, Graham Cracker, Marshmallow, Chocolate Ganache and Candied Bacon

Beverages

• Saugatuck Brewing Company Bonfire Beer, Douglas, MI
• Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel, California
• Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon

France

Fall in love with the classic cuisine of France—along with assorted wines or a slushy cocktail.

• Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm Beignet filled with 3 Cheeses
• Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
• Coq au Vin, Pommes Dauphine: Chicken braised in Burgundy Wine with Bacon and Puffed Potatoes
• Crème Brûlée au Grand Marnier: Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Grand Marnier Liqueur (contains alcohol, gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• Evian Sparkling Cucumber and Mint Water with Magnesium and Zinc (non-alcoholic)
• Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, Orange Juice and Monin Strawberry Rose
• Rosé Pétillant Méthode Traditionnelle Champenoise: Rosé Sparkling Wine, Pink Flamingo
• Chardonnay, Louis de Camponac
• Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Blend, Bordeaux, Château de Prieuré
• La Passion Martini Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice

Germany

Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!

• Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese
• Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll
• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce

Beverages

• Gaffel Kölsch, Cologne
• Weihenstephaner Lager, Freising
• Schöfferhofer Wild Cherry Hefeweizen, Mainz
• Selbach-Oster Riesling
• Beer Flight

Greece

Opa! Savor traditional Greek dishes like spanakopita and lamb moussaka.

Food

• Spanakopita
• Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Lamb Moussaka

Beverages

• Mylonas Assyrtiko White Wine
• Skouras Zoe Rosé
• Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red
• Wine Flight

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

Hawaiʻi

Traverse the Pacific for tropical flavors and island favorites both savory and sweet.

Food

• Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
• Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions and Sspicy Mayonnaise
• Tuna Poke with Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayonnaise and Crispy Shrimp Chips
• Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts

Beverages

• Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA, Kailua-Kona, HI
• Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
• AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE® Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine

Hops & Barley

Stay stateside for all-American craft beer, wines and the hottest tastes from coast-to-coast.

Food

• New England Lobster Roll: Lobster with Herb Mayonnaise on a Griddled Roll
• Hot Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Vegetables
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Beverages

• 81Bay Brewing Co. Strawberry and Lime, Tampa, FL
• SweetWater Brewing Company Hazy IPA, Atlanta, GA
• Lord Hobo Brewing Boom Sauce DIPA, Woburn, MA
• Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider, Mills River, NC
• Longevity Chardonnay, California
• Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon, California
• Beer Flight

India 

Spice up your life with bold Indian cuisine, like Madras red curry and Korma chicken.

Food

• Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips
• Korma Chicken with Basmati Rice, Crispy Chickpeas and Spiced Yogurt Sauce (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Ben’s Original™ Basmati Rice (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• Mango Lassi (non-alcoholic)
• Taj Mahal Premium Lager
• Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine, Nashik
• Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
• Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

Ireland 

Enjoy favorites from the Emerald Isle, like Irish sausage and seafood pie—which pair wonderfully with Irish ale and mead honey wine.

Food

• Fisherman’s Seafood Pie
• Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
• Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

Beverages

• Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
• Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
• Guinness Baileys Shake

Italy

Savor the simple elegance of cucina italiana, with some of the world’s best-loved food and wine.

Food

• Mezzelune Croccanti: Crispy Half-moon Breaded Mozzarella-filled Ravioli with Pomodoro Sauce
• Ravioli: Grilled Chicken Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce, Romano Cheese and Prezzemolo
• Bomboloni: Cream-filled Italian Doughnut with Raspberry Sauce and Powdered Sugar

Beverages

• Pinot Grigio
• Chianti
• Prosecco
• Rosa Regale
• Moscato
• Italian White Sangria with Prosecco
• Italian Red Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon
• 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

• Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables and Teriyaki
• Tempura Shrimp Sando: Crunchy Shrimp served with Yuzu Crab, Green Onions and Eel Sauce served on a Bun
• Spicy Hako Sushi: Spicy Tuna and Salmon served Box-style with Red Tempura Crunch and Volcano Sauce

Beverages

• Kochi Lemon Drop: Vodka, Yuzu, and Lemon Juice garnished with a Lemon Jelly
• Ozeki Platinum Sake: Junmai Daiginjo Refreshingly Dry with a Fruity Flavor
• Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Urayasu Rice Lager, Orlando, FL

Kenya – NEW! 

Set off on a safari of flavor as you enjoy traditional Kenyan food and beer.

Food

• Kenyan Coffee Barbecue Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato & Corn Mealie Pap and Kachumbari Slaw (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-scented Couscous

Beverages

• Tusker Lager

Lobster Landing – NEW! 

Get a taste of New England as you indulge in luscious lobster creations.

Food

• New England Lobster Tail with Lobster Bisque Sauce
• Lobster Chowder with Bacon, Corn, Potatoes and Oyster Crackers
• Baked Lobster Dip with Old Bay Chips (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• Coronado Brewing Co. Salty Crew Blonde Ale, San Diego, CA
• Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa
• Sean Minor Chardonnay, California
• Cape Codder: Vodka with Cranberry, Pomegranate and Lime

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

Mac & Eats – NEW! 

Discover macaroni-and-cheese combos your mom never imagined!

Food:

• Traditional Macaroni and Cheese with Herbed Panko
• Truffle Macaroni and Cheese with Herbed Panko
• Cowboy Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Pork Belly, Brisket Burnt Ends, Pickled Peppers and Onion Straws
• Macaroni and Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers (plant-based item)

Beverages:

• 81Bay Brewing Co. Lemon Hazy IPA, Tampa, FL
• L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
• Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

Mexico
Take your taste buds south of the border as you enjoy chilaquiles, tacos, Mexican craft beer and margaritas.

Food

• Chilaquiles con Chorizo: Crispy Corn Tortillas tossed in Salsa Verde and Monterey Jack Cheese topped with Crema Mexicana, Queso Cotija, Pickled Onions and Ground Chorizo
• Taco de Ribeye: Shaved Ribeye, Red Onions, and Poblano Peppers on a Corn Tortilla with Ranchera Salsa, Cotija Cheese and Chives
• Capirotada de Chocolate: Abuelita Chocolate Bread Pudding served with a Chocolate Crème Anglaise

Beverages

• Mexican Craft Beer: Tulum Artisanal Lager crafted with Citrus notes and made with Mexican Caribbean Seawater
• El Tigre Margarita: Ojo de Tigre Mezcal with Pomegranate, Prickly Pear, Pineapple, and Ginger Juices served on the rocks with a Hibiscus Salt Rim
• La Clásica Reyes Margarita: Centinela Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, Lime Juice and Agave Nectar served on the rocks with a Chile Piquín Salt Rim
• White Passion Fruit Sangria: White Wine, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur and a hint of Ilegal Mezcal

The Noodle Exchange – NEW!

Savor the flavors of the Far East served up in delicious noodle dishes.

Food

• Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho with Shaved Beef, Enoki Mushrooms, and Thai Basil (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Char Siu Pork Udon with Enoki Mushrooms, Bok Choy, and Soy Pickled Egg
• Shrimp and Coconut Curry Rice Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms and Thai Basil (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Tofu Pho with Enoki Mushrooms and Thai Basil (gluten/wheat-friendly, plant-based item)

Beverages

• Playalinda Brewing Company Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale, Titusville, FL
• A to Z Riesling, Oregon

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

Refreshment Outpost

Nibble like there’s no tomorrow—stop by for satisfying snacks and beverages to go.

Food

• Spicy Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Ben’s Original™ Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley and Kachumbari Slaw (plant-based item)

Beverages

• 3 Daughters Brewing Allspice Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
• CORKCICLE® Classic Tumbler

Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® Cheese

Satisfy your craving for comfort foods—like chicken nuggets, poutine and soft-serve ice cream.

Food

• Braised Beef Poutine: French Fries, Boursin® Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Cheese Curds and Gherkin Relish
• Maple Boursin Cheesecake with Whipped Boursin® Maple Bourbon Cheese and Candied Pecans

Beverages

• Numanthia Termes Tinta de Toro Red Wine

Rotunda Bistro – NEW!

Nosh on tasty cuisine featuring fresh seafood and produce in the American Adventure Pavilion.

Food

• Chilled Smoked Shrimp Salad (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Wild Mushroom and Truffle Tart with Gruyère and Crème Fraîche
• Chilled Crab and Avocado Parfait with Caviar (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• Domaine Carneros Cuvée Brut Rosé, California

Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE®

Get the brunch party started! Sample sweet treats and mimosas mixed with the perfect twist.

Food

• Shimmering Strawberry Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
• Banana Bread with Mixed Berry Compote (plant-based item)

Beverages

• Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices
• Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
• Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
• 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 and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Spanish-style Paella with Rice, Chorizo and Shrimp (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial Lager
• Avaline White Blend
• Faustino VII Rioja Rosado
• Espelt Garnacha
• Wine Flight

The Swanky Saucy Swine – NEW!

Try out tantalizing pork dishes along with wine, beer or a cocktail.

Food

• Crispy Barbecue Pork Rinds with Pimento Cheese (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Roasted Porchetta with Pork-fat Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Lemon-Parsley Salsa Verde (gluten/wheat-friendly)
• Soy-glazed Sticky Ribs with Green Onions and Peanuts
• Crispy Pig Ear Salad with Fire Roasted Tomatillo Sauce, Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Roasted Corn Salsa and Avocado Cream (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages

• Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Pinot Noir Black Currant Sour, Broussard, LA
• Rombauer Zinfandel, California
• Bourbon Bloody Mary with Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce.

Tangerine Café: Flavors of the Medina – NEW!

Treat your senses to traditional Moroccan cuisine, like grilled kebabs and a falafel pita.

Food

• Fried Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce (plant-based item)
• Grilled Kebabs with Couscous, Tomato-Onion Salad and Garlic Aïoli
  • Lemon-Garlic Chicken
  • Moroccan Spiced Lamb
  • Harissa-marinated Beef Tenderloin Tips
• Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Zaalouk and Zhoug Dips
• Pistachio Cake with Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Candied Walnuts

Beverages

• Fresh Orange Juice (non-alcoholic)
• Fresh Blood Orange Juice (non-alcoholic)
• 3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
• Bold Rock Ginger Turmeric Hard Cider, Nellysford, VA
• Woodchuck Cinnamon Nutmeg Hard Cider, Middlebury, VT
• Fig Cocktail with White-Cranberry Juice and Fig Vodka
• Cider Flight
• CORKCICLE® Classic Tumbler

EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Events 2021

It’s important to note that we do not expect 2021 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.

2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Although the official Eat to the Beat concert series will not be returning in 2021 Disney still have some amazing entertainment in store for us at the 2021 Food and Wine festival! 

JAMMin’ Chefs (Canada Mill Stage)
This funky drumming crew breaks it down as they drum up fun in the kitchen using pots, pans and other unlikely instruments.

Mariachi Cobre (America Gardens Theatre)
Enjoy an exuberant performance of world-famous, traditional folk music.

Voices of Liberty (America Gardens Theatre)
Get swept away by inspiring vocal performances celebrating America’s spirit and beauty.

America Gardens Bandstand
The 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens with America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare, a live music concert series Friday through Monday evenings. Watch as local bands from across Central Florida take to the stage at America Gardens Theatre, playing popular songs of yesterday and today.

Explore show dates and bands:

• July 16 to 19: Epic! Live
• July 23 to 26: Champagne Orchestra
• July 30 to August 2: Element
• August 6 to 9: Sound Society
• August 13 to 16: The Hooligans
• August 20 to 23: The Vybe
• August 27 to 30: The M-80s
• September 3 to 6: Latin Ambition
• September 10 to 13: Audio Exchange
• September 17 to 20: The Hooligans
• September 24 to 27: Epic! Live
• October 1 to 4: Latin Ambition
• October 8 to 11: The Champagne Orchestra
• October 15 to 18: Summer Breeze
• October 22 to 25: The M-80’s
• October 29 to November 1: Element
• November 5 to 8: The Vybe
• November 12 to 15: Element

NEW! EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular – Harmonious

If you’re looking for incredible Disney Imagineering while also enjoying all of the sips and bites of the International Food and Wine Festival 2021, you’re going to love Harmonious. For Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, a brand new night time show has been added to the World Showcase Lagoon. This show will be debuting every single night when you’re 2o21 Food and Wine Festival feasting comes to an end. Make sure to grab a spot anywhere along the showcase to take part in this brand new celebration show!

2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Tips

As you can see there is so much to do and see at the 2021 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

1. 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.
2. As discussed visit EPCOT on weekdays and try to avoid Friday and Saturdays when possible.
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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 out new fan favorite the Beauty and the Beast sing along in France!

2021 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 officially mascot of all things food and wine in EPCOT!  Although Disney has not released the 2021 Food and Wine Festival merchandise, be sure to check back here to stay up to dat!

EPCOT Food and Wine Questions and Answers

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: What are the Disney World Food and Wine Festival 2021 Dates?

A:  The dates for the food and wine festival are July 15th, 2021 through November 20th 2021. For additional information be sure to check out our EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Crowd Calendar. We can help you pick the best day to visit EPCOT food and wine. 

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 you between $5.00-$9.00 for food and $4.00-$10.00 for drinks.

Q: Where can I find a 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.

When is The Best Time to Visit Disney World?

Our Disney Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We break down park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices, and average temperature. We also break down the best time to visit Disney World based on specific times of the year and special events.

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