A Taste of the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

June 5, 2025

Updated May 4, 2026 by Abigail Bass

 

If you’re headed to Walt Disney World this summer or fall, bring your appetite.  

From Aug. 27 to Nov. 21, 2026, the International Food & Wine Festival will bring worldly cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities to EPCOT.

Planning ahead is a great idea to ensure you can savor every bite and beat.  

 

Here’s a sneak peek at the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and our tips for making the most of everything it offers. 

 

Key Takeaways

 

Global Gourmet for Days  

 

A family with three boys pass by a Japanese-inspired arch, holding plates of food and drinks.

 

With pavilions celebrating 11 countries, the diverse food options at EPCOT’s World Showcase never disappoint.   

But the cuisine at the International Food & Wine Festival is in a league of its own.   

During the event, EPCOT’s 11 pavilions sell exclusive food and drink items alongside their year-round offerings.  

The theme park also sets up booths selling dishes from countries and regions that aren’t usually represented, such as Australia, Belgium, India, and Brazil.    

The World Celebration, World Discovery, and World Nature sections of EPCOT also join in on the fun. Last year, booths in these areas served unique takes on American favorites.    

And don’t let the festival’s name fool you — it’s just as easy to find beer, cocktails, and soft drinks as it is to find wine.   

During last year’s festival, food options included:   

  • Grilled shrimp with vegetables (Australia)  
  • Waffles with chocolate or berries (Belgium)  
  • Wings tossed in a gochujang barbecue sauce (Brew-Wing)  
  • Filet mignon with mushrooms (Canada)  
  • Lump crab cake (Coastal Eats)    
  • Spanakopita (Greece)  
  • Slow-roasted pork sliders (Hawaii)  
  • Chermoula chicken (Morocco)  
  • Paella caldoso with shrimp, scallops, and mussels (Spain)  
  • Smoked duck bao buns (China)  

In 2025, EPCOT has served following alcoholic and nonalcoholic (NA) drinks:  

  • Hard cider flights (Brew-Wing)  
  • Butterscotch cookie cold brew (NA) (Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea)  
  • Frozen caipirinhas (Brazil)   
  • Chilled French cosmo (France)  
  • Riesling wine (Germany)  
  • Mango lassi (NA) (India)  
  • Sakepolitan (Japan) 
  • Strawberry-hibiscus aguas frescas (NA) (Earth Eats) 

Stay tuned to see what deliciousness the 2026 festival has in store this year. 

 

How to Eat Around the World Like a Pro  

 

Four adults smile at one another holding food and a glass of Champagne in front of the iconic Spaceship Earth globe at EPCOT.

 

The dishes above are just a sampling of what EPCOT served at past festivals.   

In 2025, guests had their choice of well over 100 food and drink options.  

Unless you have a bottomless stomach and wallet, it’s just not possible to try it all in a day. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on your favorite food because you’re too full.   

Every item at the International Food & Wine Festival is listed in an official festival passport.   

Pick up a free passport and park map at the EPCOT entrance. Choose your must-try dishes and drinks, figure out where they are in the park, and plot out a course.  

The passport also designates vegan and gluten-free menu items, making it easy for guests with dietary restrictions to make a game plan.    

 

Join Emile’s Fromage Montage and Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt 

 

A family of four sit on the side of a fountain at twilight surrounded by Parisian buildings and a glowing sign advertising Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.

 

Contrary to popular belief, the jokes they tell on Jungle Cruise aren’t the cheesiest thing at Walt Disney World.  

For proof, just flip to the back of your festival passport. Emile’s Fromage Montage entails ordering cheese-based dishes around the park, like a fall fruit cheesecake and Brazilian pão de queijo.   

Each time you try a new dish, you’ll add a sticker to your passport. Once you’ve collected five stickers, head to the designated 2026 stand for a prize.   

Another exclusive activity during the International Food & Wine Festival is Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt.  

Ideal for younger children who are learning about and exploring different foods, this challenge invites guests to search the World Showcase for Remy’s hiding spots.  

Purchase a map and stickers to keep track of your hunt. When you’ve found all his hiding places, you can collect a special prize. 

 

Eat to the Beat: A Star-Studded Concert Series  

 

A family smiles at one another facing a colorfully lit stage where a band is performing.

 

After you’ve tried some harmonious food and drink pairings, head to the American Adventure pavilion for harmonies of a different kind.   

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has its own concert series, called Eat to the Beat. Each year, it brings in big-time performers.  

During their time at EPCOT, artists typically play three half-hour shows a day, at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8 p.m.  

While the 2026 lineup has yet to be released, 2025’s musicians included acts like:  

  • The Fray  
  • Hoobastank  
  • Jordin Sparks 
  • The Beach Boys  
  • Hanson 
  • Boyz II Men 
  • MercyMe
  • David Archuleta 
  • The Wanted 2.0

General admission to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is included with park admission.  

 

Get Ready to Rock  

 

Three women wearing Minnie Mouse ears enjoy plates of food in front of a rust-colored building.

 

Before going to EPCOT, take a look at the artists playing during your Orlando vacation so you can plan your schedule around your favorites.  

General seating is first-come, first-served. It’s a good idea to arrive at the America Gardens Theatre 15 to 30 minutes early.   

Don’t want to wait in line? There’s another way to get a prime seat at an Eat to the Beat show.  

Each year, select EPCOT restaurants offer dining packages that come with guaranteed seating to one of the day’s concerts.  

Last year, guests could pick a soft drink, appetizer, entrée, and dessert from a prix fixe menu.  

Participating EPCOT restaurants with Eat to the Beat Dining Packages in 2025 included:  

  • Biergarten Restaurant (Germany Pavilion) 
  • Coral Reef Restaurant (The Living Seas) 
  • Garden Grill Restaurant (The Land Pavilion)  
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada Pavilion)  
  • Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (American Adventure Pavilion)  
  • Rose and Crown Dining Room (United Kingdom Pavilion)  
  • Spice Road Table (Morocco Pavilion) 
  • Tutto Italia Ristorante (Italy Pavilion) 

A limited number of dining packages are available for these restaurants, so save your spot early.   

If you don’t make a reservation in time, all is not lost. In previous years, Regal Eagle Smokehouse and Spice Road Table offered same-day dining packages with the same concert perks.   

In 2025, dining packages started at $36 for adults and $21 for kids.   

 

Your Home Base for the Food & Wine Festival

 

A hand holding a room key in a guest room at Rosen Inn, a family-friendly hotel near Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.

 

At the end of a successful day at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, unwind in your cozy guestroom at Rosen Inn.   

Our hotel is on Orlando’s famed International Drive, making it easy to visit top attractions like Walt Disney World.  

In your downtime, lounge by our on-site pool or get your game on at the arcade.

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