The Epcot Food and Wine Festival begins July 27th and runs daily through November 18th 2023.

That’s 114 days of feasting festival fun!

Not bad, considering the very first Food and Wine Festival only lasted 30 days when it made it’s debut on September 28th 1996! It continued to run as a 30 day event right up until 2014, when Disney extended dates to attract more fall visitors.

Since then, the number of days the Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs has increased considerably.

  • 2014 – September 19th – November 10th – 53 days
  • 2015 – September 25th – November 16th – 53 days
  • 2016 – September 14th – November 14th – 62 days
  • 2017 – August 31st – November 13th – 75 days
  • 2018 – August 30th – November  12th – 75 days
  • 2019 – August 29th – November  23rd – 87 days
  • 2020 – July 15th – November  22nd – 131 days
  • 2021 – July 15th – November 20th – 129 days
  • 2022 – July 14th – November 19th – 129 days

The tastiest festival of them all gives you the chance to sip, sample and savor lots of tastes from 6 continents at over 30 culinary marketplaces offer delicious food and beverage creations from all around the globe.

Plus, you can enjoy a variety of live entertainment and toe tapping at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

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What’s New to the 2023 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey

Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey takes you on on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations and madcap mishaps of Muppet Labs.

With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, Wine & Food Festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options.

Delight in novel flavors like Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings with Cool Cucumber Yogurt and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings. Or enjoy traditional flavors with a new twist, such as Impossible™ Buffalo Chicken Tenders with plant-based blue cheese, plant-based ranch and celery.

Innovative beverages like the puckery Pickle Milkshake and the Frozen Fusion featuring Twinings Pomegranate and Raspberry Herbal Tea fused with Orange Ice Cream Molecules provide the perfect cooling accompaniments.

Brew Wing Lab at the Odyssey

Flavors of America

Located in The American Adventure, Flavors of America are serving up three new dishes for the 2023 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Dip into a sumptuous Italian Hot Beef Sandwich with shaved beef, spicy giardiniera and au jus on a French roll. Or dig into the savory Cioppino, a seafood stew with saffron-infused tomato-fennel broth. Dive into Chilaquiles featuring corn tortilla chips tossed in salsa verde with Ranchero chicken, queso fresco, cilantro-lime crema and topped with a soft-poached egg.

Disney100 Celebrations

To celebrate  the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, four brand new Global Marketplaces will debut on September 22nd:

  • Char & Chop takes inspiration from classic butcher shops, spotlighting a fusion of greens and grilled meats. Dishes include Roasted Porchetta with lemon-parsley salsa verde and shaved fennel salad; Grilled Impossible™ Spicy Sausage with herbed polenta, puttanesca sauce, and ricotta; and Meat Assorti – a trio of shaved meats with baby arugula, pickled mustard seeds, truffle oil and grilled ciabatta.
  • Wine & Wedge celebrates delightful cheese and beverage pairings. Southern Pimento Cheese with bread-and-butter pickled vegetables offers an upscale take on a regional favorite, while Boursin Fig & Balsamic Soufflé with fig tapenade marries sweet and savory flavors flawlessly. Pair the treats with Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese, Hartley Apple Brandy and Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port.
  • Bubbles & Brine strikes a celebratory note with a menu of fresh seafood and Champagne.
  • Swirled Showcase entices you to indulge in whimsical desserts, from a Mickey-shaped liquid Nitro Cake to Fanta Floats.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2023 Global Marketplaces

Experience delicious cuisine and tasty beverages from all corners of the globe:

  • Shimmering Sips: Get the brunch party started! Sample sweet treats and sip on sparkling mimosas.
  • Ireland: Enjoy favorites from the Emerald Isle, like Irish sausage and seafood pie—which pair wonderfully with Irish ale and mead honey wine.
  • France: Fall in love with the classic cuisine of France—along with assorted wines or a slushy cocktail.
  • Canada: Discover delightful dishes and refreshing beverages from the Great White North.
  • Greece: Opa! Enjoy traditional Greek dishes like spanakopita or a gyro.
  • Belgium: Satisfy your sweet tooth with a fluffy Belgian waffle—and pair it with a bold Belgian beer.
  • Brazil: Dig into South American cuisine and culture with the Land of the Palms’ finest fare.
  • Japan: Delight your appetite with delish dishes and lively libations from the Land of the Rising Sun.
  • Italy: Relish the simple elegance of cucina italiana, with some of the world’s best-loved food and wine.
  • Spain: Feast on flavorful Spanish foods—like paella and charcuterie—along with beer and wine.
  • Germany: Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!
  • Flavors of America: Stay stateside for all-American tastes from coast to coast.
  • Kenya: Set off on a safari of flavor as you enjoy traditional Kenyan food and beer.
  • India: Spice up your life with Indian cuisine, like samosas and chicken tikka masala.
  • China: Please your palate with popular Chinese plates, bubble tea, draft beer and cocktails.
  • The Alps: Indulge in comforting Alpine cuisine, like warm Raclette Swiss cheese served with a baguette.
  • Mexico: Take your taste buds south of the border for tacos, tostadas, Mexican craft beer and margaritas.
  • Australia: Embark on a culinary journey Down Under as you sample popular Australian food and wine.
  • Flavors from Fire: Enjoy heartwarming dishes inspired by campfire-cooked summertime favorites.
  • The Fry Basket: Snack on crispy French fries or yucca fries, seasoned to perfection.
  • Brew-Wing at the Odyssey: Try a variety of flavorful chicken wings—along with assorted beers and ciders.
  • Coastal Eats: Savor succulent seafood dishes that pair beautifully with cold beer, wine and cocktails.

Opening August 15th 2023:

  • Hawaiʻi: Traverse the Pacific for tropical flavors and island favorites both savory and sweet.
  • The Noodle Exchange: Savor the flavors of the Far East served up in delicious noodle dishes.
  • Mac & Eats: Discover macaroni-and-cheese combos your mom never imagined!

Opening September 22nd 2023:

  • Char & Chop: A selection of high end meats, wines and beers
  • Wine & Wedge: Enjoy cheese and cheese dishes paired with wines
  • Bubbles & Brine: Delicious seafood and bubbly
  • Swirled Showcase: Unique frozen treats
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Emile’s Fromage Montage

Enjoy a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways throughout the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Purchase any 5 cheese dishes from select Global Marketplaces listed in the Festival Passport and collect a stamp for each.

Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, take the stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips for a specialty festival prize.

Emile's Fromage Montage

There are 10 delicious cheese options featured at various locations, including:

  • Curry-Spiced Crispy Cheese with Mango-Curry Ketchup from India
  • Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey from Greece
  • Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
  • Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts from Hawaii
  • Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Live Entertainment

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series brings a star-studded lineup to the America Gardens Theater. There are 3 concerts each day of the festival, starting at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM.

All concerts are free and seating is on a first come, first serve basis. You can guarantee seating with a dining package – see info below.

2023 Eat to the Beat Concert Line Up:

  • July 27 – Funkafied
  • July 28-29 – Orianthi (NEW)
  • July 30-31 – FOR KING + COUNTRY (NEW)
  • Aug. 1-3 – Funkafied
  • Aug. 4-5 – Southern Avenue
  • Aug. 6-7 – Tiffany
  • Aug. 8-10 – The Champagne Orchestra
  • Aug. 11-12 – Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart
  • Aug. 13-14 – The Bacon Brothers (NEW)
  • Aug. 15-17 –  M80’s
  • Aug. 18-21 – Joey Fatone & Friends
  • Aug. 22-24 – The Female Collective
  • Aug. 25-26 – Ayron Jones (NEW)
  • Aug. 27-28 – Phillip Phillips (NEW)
  • Aug. 29-31 – Element
  • Sept. 1-2 – Baha Men
  • Sept. 3-4 – MercyMe
  • Sept. 5-7 – Foreigners Journey
  • Sept. 8-9 – Ray Parker Jr.
  • Sept. 10-11 – TobyMac
  • Sept. 12-14 – Hooligans
  • Sept. 15 – Monsieur Periné
  • Sept. 16-17 – Raul Acosta & Oro Solido (NEW)
  • Sept. 18 – Bacilos (NEW)
  • Sept. 19-21 – Audio Exchange
  • Sept. 22-24 – Los Amigos Invisibles
  • Sept. 25-26 – 98 °
  • Sept. 27-28 – Latin Ambition
  • Sept. 29 – Oct 2 – Boyz II Men
  • Oct. 3-5 – Wish Radio
  • Oct. 6-7 – Mark Wills
  • Oct. 8-9 – Sugar Ray
  • Oct. 10-12 – Icon Party Band
  • Oct. 13-14 – Hoobastank
  • Oct. 15-16 – Air Supply
  • Oct. 17-19 – Evolution Motown
  • Oct. 20-21 – Taylor Dayne
  • Oct. 22-23 – Billy Ocean
  • Oct. 24-26 – Sound Up
  • Oct. 27-30 – Hanson
  • Oc. 31st – Nov. 2 – Rexine
  • Nov. 3-4 – We The Kings (NEW)
  • Nov. 5-6 – Sheila E.
  • Nov. 7-9 – Epic Live
  • Nov. 10-11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
  • Nov. 12-13 – 38 Special

Eat to the Beat Dining Package 2023

If you want to guarantee seating for concerts during the Epcot Food & Wine Festival, you can purchase a dining packages for Eat to the Beat Concerts Friday through Monday’s. (Dining Packages are not offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays).

The dining package includes an appetizer, entree and dessert, or one buffet, depending on the location, plus reserved seating at the (same day) concert. 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage are included at Spice Road Table.

If you don’t want to make plans in advance, Same Day Dining Packages are available at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. However, packages are subject to availability and may sell out on peak dates, so do make your reservation as early in the day as possible.

Eat to the Beat Dining Package Restaurants:

  • Regal Eagle Smokehouse (Same Day Dining Packages Only): Craft Drafts & Barbecue – American Adventure Pavilion: $35
  • Spice Road Table – Morocco Pavilion adults: $44.00 | children 3-9: $16.00
  • Rose & Crown – United Kingdom Pavilion adults: $59.00 | children 3-9: $25.00
  • Akershus Royal Banquet – Norway Pavilion Breakfast: adults: $64 | children 3-9: $41
  • Akershus Royal Banquet – Norway Pavilion Dinner: adults: $74 | children 3-9: $48
  • Garden Grill Restaurant – The Land Pavilion Breakfast: adults: $53.00 | children 3-9: $34.00
  • Biergarten Restaurant – Germany Pavilion adults: $60 | children 3-9: $41
  • Garden Grill Restaurant – The Land Pavilion Dinner: adults: $66.00 | children 3-9: $43.00
  • Coral Reef Restaurant – The Living Seas adults: $69.00 | children 3-9: $27.00
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse – Canada Pavilion adults: $95.00 | children 3-9: $36.00

Limited availability, so do book online well in advance.

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Remy Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

The “Ratatouille” inspired adventure is back as Chef Remy encourages families to play together during Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak scavenger hunt.

Purchase a map and stickers and head off on a savory search for Remy to find ingredients on each Remy statue. This year Remy is hiding in all new locations! Once you have matched all the ingredients with the stickers, go to Disney Traders, World Traveler or Gateway Gifts for a special gift.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Merchandise

If you’re on the lookout for Festival souvenirs, there’s plenty of exclusive merchandise to check out.

  • Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Picnic Collection\Festival Event Logo Collection
  • Disney Encanto Collection
  • Figment Annual Passholder Collection

We hope you enjoy nibbling and dribbling around the world during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival as much as we do!

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