From returning Global Marketplaces and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series to fan-favorite scavenger hunts and food crawls, this year’s festival promises another incredible season of eating, sipping, and exploring around World Showcase. If you’re planning a fall Walt Disney World vacation, here’s everything Disney has revealed so far.
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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!
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!
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.
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.
The full lineup of artists was recently announced, and your ears are truly in for a treat this year! Check out the complete list of performers here on Disney Parks Blog.
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?
Food & Wine Merchandise
It’s not an EPCOT festival without merchandise, and this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise is serving some serious flavor.
Popping with playful colors like blue, orange, yellow, and purple, this lineup features sweet apparel, bright accessories, kitchenware, and more. Here’s a taste of what’s cooking.
EPCOT International Food & Wine Tee
TheFood & Wine Tee is a crisp white shirt featuring the festival logo on the front pocket. Clean, bright, and easy to style; it’s the kind of tee that works whether you’re grabbing a bite between booths or riding your favorite EPCOT attractions.
EPCOT International Food & Wine Ears
These playful ears will have you saying “Yes, Chef!” in no time. Topped with a tiny chef hat and splashed with vibrant color along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, they even include a moveable rolling pin and a mini whisk on the ears, making the perfect accessory for a day of snacking around the world.
Food & Wine Sweatshirt
Wrap yourself in cozy festival vibes with the Food & Wine sweatshirt, your new go‑to layer for sipping, snacking, and strolling the World Showcase – perfect for a chilly day at your favorite park.
EPCOT International Food & Wine Baseball Cap
A festival staple with a foodie twist – stylish, colorful, lightweight, and ready for any culinary adventure.
There’s plenty more to discover! From a churro that magically transforms into a tote bag, a gorgeous wine glass (that happens to fit perfectly in the Food and Wine tray), to a mug topped with a sweet pastry lid, this year’s collection is full of cute, colorful surprises.
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
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!
Hungry for more? With the fall festival season at Walt Disney World Resort just around the corner, there’s plenty to look forward to at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Dates are on the calendar, and we’ll have more details to reveal as we get closer, so keep checking back here on Disney Parks Blog for the latest festival updates and Disney Eats news.
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