NEWS: Disney Unveils New EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Details & Experiences

The 2026 edition of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, or person favorite, is just around the corner, and Disney has released new details on everything guests can expect to enjoy including a new interactive experience.

Full details below.

Here are all the details from cast member Maura Consedine:

If you’re a fellow foodie, you’re probably always dreaming up your next delicious dish at Walt Disney World Resort. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival provides endless opportunities to enjoy bites and beverages from around the world, so you never have to choose just one. And today, we have a whole spread of details to share so you can prepare for the 2026 festival.

Ahead of opening day, we’re serving up the festival dates along with an early look at returning activities and experiences that make this a must-do (and eat) event each year. Let’s dig in!

2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates

Get ready to sip and stroll through the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where mouthwatering global marketplaces meet live performances, activities, and more. The fun and flavor-filled celebration of worldly cuisines has been a fan-favorite festival since 1996, with every year bringing new surprises and returning classics.

The festival will run from August 27 to November 21, 2026. This is the perfect period as the sun is setting on summertime and the fall festivities are just creeping in at Walt Disney World.

2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Global Marketplaces

EPCOT is already known for its diverse array of food and drink selections, and the festival only adds to the number of delectable offerings you can discover around the park.

While our chefs are still cooking up the final menus and list of marketplaces for 2026, we have a scrumptious sneak peek for you today. Here are three items that will be returning this year!

• • • Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken Dumplings with Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Street Corn Salad, Cotija, Lime Crema, and Cilantro (Gyozas of the Galaxy)
    • Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetables and Coconut-Chilie Sauce (Australia)
    • Kirschwasser Torte with Cherry-Brandy Buttercream, Fondant, Sugared Almonds, and Cherry Compote (The Alps)

Throughout the festival, some Global Marketplaces will have a phased opening. Keep your eyes peeled for the Foodie Guide for the full menus and opening dates for each marketplace. We can’t wait to see what tantalizing treats are in store this year!

NEW! – CommuniCore Hall

We’ve been busy laughing, movin’, and groovin’ all Cool KIDS’ SUMMER at GoofyCore and the next chapter is about to get extra tasty.

Starting September 18, get ready to say, “Cheers to Cheese!” with an all-new interactive exhibit coming to CommuniCore Hall. You will be able to celebrate one of the world’s most beloved foods, discovering fun facts and the fascinating history of cheese around every corner… or should I say wedge?

Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots

Say “cheese!” Disney PhotoPass photographers all around the park will be serving up new and returning limited-time photo ops, including special Magic Shots.

Go on a global tasting tour with Mickey Mouse, explore unorthodox (and unintelligible) culinary sciences with The Swedish Chef, discover a leaning tower of cheeza with Max Goof, and use the secret ingredient of imagination to find Chef Figment.

To savor your experience long after your visit, consider adding a Memory Maker photo package to your vacation to download these and all of your other PhotoPass memories.

NEW! Waiter Mickey Mouse throughout World Showcase (Mexico, China, Italy, Japan, and France)

Returning! Giant Empanada

Returning! Leaning Tower of Cheeza

Returning! Swedish Chef Magic Shot

Returning! Chef Figment

Embark on Emile’s Fromage Montage

Calling fans of all things cheesy: we are happy to confirm that Emile’s Fromage Montage is once again returning to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

This popular food stroll highlights cheese inspired dishes available at select Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, where you can collect stamps in your festival passport for each eligible dish you try and earn a festival treat when you complete the mission.

To get you even more excited, check out the journey my teammates Rain and Laura went on last year as they snacked their way through sweet and savory cheese options.

Join Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Remy is back and ready to explore EPCOT once again during the Food & Wine Festival. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt encourages guests of all ages to follow along with the culinary‑loving character as he hides throughout World Showcase.

This interactive hunt is ideal for families and offers a fun way to discover different pavilions while keeping an eye out for Remy and the ingredients he is collecting. Purchase a themed map and stickers to track your progress, and if you’re able to spot Remy in every location, a special keepsake awaits.

Tune In to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Live music takes center stage each year at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.

This popular performance series brings together flavorful fun and tasty tunes, with a dynamic lineup highlighting a curated mix of music for all to appreciate. Multiple shows are usually scheduled each day, so you can find a way to feel the beat no matter how jam-packed your park day itinerary is.

Concerts are included with EPCOT theme park admission, and seating is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. You can also explore festival dining packages, which provide a great way to indulge in a meal before the show and have a guaranteed seat when the music begins, before they go on sale July 16.

For information on the Eat to the Beat Concert lineup, click here.

Enjoy Endless Fun at EPCOT

In between the snacking and sipping (and snapping some photos of it all for social media, of course), there’s lots more to do at EPCOT!

Savor the possibilities and go on a galactic journey with the Guardians, greet characters from your favorite Disney stories, shop for merchandise or souvenirs to commemorate your day, and join in on a spirited sing-along with ¡Celebración Encanto! at CommuniCore Plaza.