Mark your calendars: The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE takes place at Walt Disney World August 29 through November 23, 2024!
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Here are a few things guests won’t want to miss at this year’s festival.
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Global Marketplaces
Of course, it wouldn’t be the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival without the FOOD! Foodie fans can look forward to so many mouthwatering returning favorites.

Are guests looking for tropical flavors that will whisk them away to paradise? Passionfruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts will breeze back in the Hawai’i Marketplace! This is a favorite of the Simply Perfect Vacations' agents!

Say Roquefort! (Or Gruyere or Gouda if guests prefer.) That’s right – Emile’s Fromage Montage also returns in 2024. This fun food stroll encourages guests to sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways. Guests can purchase any five cheese dishes from the official Global Marketplaces list in their Festival Passport and collect a stamp for each dish purchased. Once they’ve collected all five stamps, they can bring the passport to the specified location for a specialty unique item to enjoy!

That’s just an amuse bouche to excite guests for all the delectable flavors that are to come.
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Crave-able Merch

​And here’s a fun reveal: Everyone’s favorite purple dragon, Figment, will also be cooking up some fun this fall just in time for the festival. Want to see more? Here are a few more things we have up our chef coat sleeve, including fun drinkware from CORKCICLE.

CommuniCore Hall
CommuniCore Hall will open on June 10 in the heart of World Celebration. And, once the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins, the new space will add exciting fresh elements to the festival. Stay tuned for more!

Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Scavenger Hunts and More
As evening falls, chart-topping musical acts and Orlando’s top talent will take to the stage as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue. Performances will take place nightly in the America Gardens Theatre. Eat to the Beat Dining Packages will also return, ensuring guests can get seats for their favorite acts. We’ll have more details soon.

On the scavenger hunt front, guests can purchase a map (while supplies last) for Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak and search to find their favorite little chef hidden throughout World Showcase.

There is so much to look forward to at the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!

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​The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE is right around the corner, and we have more details – including a brand-new experience that brings a whole new meaning to molecular gastronomy!

From July 27 to November 18, guests can take a culinary tour across six continents at this celebration of cuisine from around the world. From delectable Global Marketplaces and fresh new merch to nightly live entertainment, there’s so much for guests of all ages to enjoy.

Flavorful Fun is Brew-Wing at Odyssey
Don your lab coats and prepare to experiment with delicious flavors as Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests on a flavorful adventure, featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs!

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, of Muppet Labs will welcome Guests to their taste-testing headquarters, where the inventive duo are busy creating scientific snacks and mind-blowing beverages. Guests will have a chance to sample some of their kooky concoctions like the Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings, or the Pickle Milkshake. Consider it a flavor experiment in the name of science!

Global Marketplaces to Satisfy Every Palate
Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain marketplaces. Also coming later this fall, the culinary team will add four new Global Marketplaces to commemorate the Disney100 celebration: Char & Chop, Wine & Wedge, Bubbles & Brine and Swirled Showcase. Stay tuned to the Disney Travel News, where more details will be shared in a Foodie Guide soon.

Sizzling Sounds at America Gardens Theatre
Wrap up a fun-filled day by enjoying live musical entertainment at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare, featuring a blend of chart-topping musical acts and a taste of Orlando’s local talent. Guests can secure a spot for these performances with an Eat to the Beat Dining Package.


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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE returns to Walt Disney World Resort July 14th! This year the festival will run through November 19th.

Teams of Disney chefs, mixologists and sommeliers have been testing, tasting and collaborating to create a smorgasbord of culinary delights, taking Guests on an epicurean journey as they discover new concepts and menu items at more than 25 Global Marketplaces located throughout EPCOT. Returning favorites will include The Swanky Saucy Swine, Appleseed Orchard, Hops & Barley, Earth Eats hosted by Impossible and Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE. Some Global Marketplaces will open a few weeks later during this 129-day event.

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns this year with internationally recognized artists as well as local bands offering fun tunes on the America Gardens Theatre stage. More details about the lineup of bands and musical artists playing this year’s festival will be announced at a later date.

Beyond the sips and bites, a full menu of fun offers more ways for everyone in the family to enjoy the festival:

• Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure that’s très magnifique with Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak. Kids of all ages can search for Remy on a savory scavenger hunt around EPCOT. Guests can purchase their map and stickers from select festival merchandise locations to participate.
• Try delicious cheeses served in fun ways as part of Emile’s Fromage Montage – collect stamps in the festival passport after eligible purchases at select Global Marketplaces.
• Guests can commemorate their visit and bring the culinary magic home with official festival event merchandise, including apparel, home décor, trading pins and more.
• In addition to the festival, Guests can discover incredible new EPCOT experiences during the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, “Harmonious” and the Spaceship Earth Beacon of Magic.

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The EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE® celebrates the best of food and drink at over 20 global marketplaces! There are SEVEN new marketplaces this year including a Lobster focused marketplace and a mac n cheese marketplace! 

Festival chefs focus on authenticity through ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation to honor the diverse cuisines. The Walt Disney World beverage team thoughtfully pairs wine and beer with the selections at each global marketplace, providing a fantastic variety for our guests. This year's festival will run from July 15 through November 20th.

Here are the marketplace menus for the 2021 festival including what we think are "must try" food and drink items! The key to a successful visit to the Food and Wine Festival is sharing! Share plates and drinks - ask for an extra cup for the drinks so you can split them.

Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® (Near Canada)
Food:              

• Braised Beef Poutine: French Fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Cheese Curds, and Gherkin Relish (new) $9.50 SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Maple Boursin Cheesecake with Whipped Boursin Maple Bourbon Cheese and Candied Pecans $4.50

Beverages:

• Numanthia Termes Tinta de Toro Red Wine (new) $7.00

Ireland (Near United Kingdom) – Opening Oct. 1 
Food:

• Fisherman’s Seafood Pie $6.75 SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy $5.50
• Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard $4.25

Beverages:

• Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz. 
• Bunratty Mead Honey Wine$6.00 
• Guinness Baileys Shake $11.50

Canada - SPV Favorite Booth, year after year, SPV recommends ordering everything!
Food:

• Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll $5.75
• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (gluten/wheat friendly) $8.75

 Beverages:

• Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager, Hamilton, Ontario (new) $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.
• Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot Old Vines (new) $7.50

Appleseed Orchard (Canada Theatre)
Food:

• Apple Crumble Tart (new) $4.50 SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Apple Chips (gluten/wheat friendly) $4.00

Beverages:

• Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic) $4.50
• Cinnamon Apple Cider (non-alcoholic; new) $3.75
• Collective Arts Brewing Circling the Sun Hard Cider, Ontario, Canada (new) $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.
• Original Sin Hard Cider McIntosh, New York, NY (new) $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.
• Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Saint Chéri Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry, Armada, MI (new)  $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.
• Big Storm Brewing Co. Apple Blonde Ale, Clearwater, FL (new) $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.
• 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Pecan Brown Ale, St. Petersburg, FL (new)  $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.
• Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Apple-y Ever After Green Apple Sour Ale, Orlando, FL (new)  $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz. SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• Apple Blossom Sky: Fanta Apple, Ginger Beer, Floodwall Apple Brandy, Maple Syrup, and Mini Marshmallows $11.50
• Beer Flight $9.75 SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• Cider Flight $9.75 SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler $32.00

Brazil (Between France and Morocco) – Opening Oct. 1
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) SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (gluten/wheat friendly)SPV Must Try Food Item!

Beverages:

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

Belgium (Between France and Morocco) – Opening Oct. 1
Food:

• Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes  SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache
• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream

Beverages:

• Bernardus Witbier
• Belgian Abbey Ale (new)
• Delirium Red Fruit Beer
• Chimay Dorée Gold (new)
• Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• Beer Flight

NEW! Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina
Food:

• Fried Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce (plant-based; new) $5.25
• Grilled Kebabs with Couscous, Tomato-Onion Salad, and Garlic Aïoli (new) SPV Must Try Food Item!
  • Lemon-Garlic Chicken $5.75
  • Moroccan Spiced Lamb $5.75
  • Harissa-marinated Beef Tenderloin Tips $5.75
• Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Zaalouk, and Zhoug Dips (new) $5.00
• Pistachio Cake with Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Candied Walnuts (new) $4.75 SPV Must Try Food Item!

Beverages:

• Fresh Orange Juice (non-alcoholic; new) $4.75
• Fresh Blood Orange Juice (non-alcoholic; new) $5.25 SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• 3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL (new) $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.
• Bold Rock Ginger Turmeric Hard Cider, Nellysford, VA (new) $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz. 
• Woodchuck Cinnamon Nutmeg Hard Cider, Middlebury, VT (new) $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.
• Fig Cocktail with White-Cranberry Juice and Fig Vodka (new) $11.00
• Cider Flight $9.75
• CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler $32.00

The Alps (Near Germany) – Opening Oct. 1
Food:

• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette $5.50
• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette $4.50 SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart with Crème Fraîche $4.50 SPV Must Try Food Item!

Beverages:

• Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner, Austria (new) $5.00
• Cave De La Côte Rosé Gamay, Romand $7.00
• René Favre Dôle, Chamoson $7.00
• Wine Flight (small glass of all 3 wines) $7.25 SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• Frozen Rosé $9.00

Kenya (Outpost) – Opening Oct. 1
Food:

• Kenyan Coffee Barbecue Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato & Corn Mealie Pap and Kachumbari Slaw (gluten/wheat friendly) $6.00
• Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-scented Couscous $6.75

Beverages:

• Tusker Lager $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.

​Refreshment Outpost
Food:

• Spicy Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Ben’s Original Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and Kachumbari Slaw (plant-based) $4.75

Beverages:

• 3 Daughters Brewing Allspice Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL $9.75
• CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler $32.00

India (Near China) – Opening Oct. 1
Food:

• Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa, and Coriander Pesto Dips $5.00 SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Korma Chicken with Basmati Rice, Crispy Chickpeas, and Spiced Yogurt Sauce (gluten/wheat friendly) $5.25 SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Ben’s Original Basmati Rice (gluten/wheat friendly; plant-based) $5.00

Beverages:

• Mango Lassi (non-alcoholic) $5.00 SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• Taj Mahal Premium Lager (new) 
• Beer Flight
• Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine, Nashik (new) $7.00 SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik $5.00
• Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur $11.00

France
Food:

• Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm Beignet filled with Three Cheeses (new) $5.75 SPV Must Try Food Item! 
• Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley $6.25 SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Coq au Vin, Pommes Dauphine: Chicken braised in Burgundy Wine with Bacon and Puffed Potatoes (new) $6.25
• Crème Brûlée au Grand Mariner: Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Grand Marnier Liqueur (contains alcohol; new) $5.50

Beverages:

• Evian Sparkling Cucumber and Mint Water with Magnesium and Zinc (non-alcoholic) $4.75
• Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, Orange Juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose $8.50 SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• Rosé Pétillant Méthode Traditionnelle Champenoise: Rosé Sparkling Wine, Pink Flamingo $12.50
• Chardonnay, Louis de Camponac $5.00 
• Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Blend, Bordeaux, Château de Prieuré $6.00
• La Passion Martini Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Cranberry, and Passion Fruit Juice $12.50 SPV Must Try Drink Item!

China
Food:

• Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet and Spicy Sauce $5.00
• ZiRan Beef Bao Bun: Grilled Beef with Cumin (new) $7.25  SPV Must Try Food Item!
• Crispy-fried Pepper Shrimp with Spicy Sichuan Noodles $7.50 SPV Must Try Food Item!

Beverages:

• Mango Bubble Milk Tea: Assam Black Tea, Whole Milk, and Mango Syrup (non-alcoholic) $7.25
• ByeJoe Punch: Chinese BaiJiu Spirit, Lychee Syrup, Soda Water, and Piña Colada Mix $11.75 SPV Must Try Drink Item!
• Dragonfly: Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Absolut Vodka, Orange Juice, and Mango Syrup $13.95
• Kung Fu Master: Absolut Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup, and Orange Juice $13.50
• Jasmine Draft Beer $5.00 for 6 oz. / $9 for 12 oz.

Joffrey’s
Beverages:

• The American Adventure – Cinnamon Chai: Refreshing Iced Chai topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon (non-alcoholic) $6.39 (option to add Cinnamon Whiskey) $12.99
• Near Disney Traders – Double Trouble Chai: Tantalizing Iced Chai with a Single Shot of Espresso topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon (non-alcoholic) $6.39 (option to add Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey) $12.99
• Near Canada – Tropical Tea Breeze: Iced Tea and Frozen Lemon with a splash of Coconut Syrup (non-alcoholic) $6.39 (option to add Tito's Vodka) $12.99
  
• Near Mission: SPACE – Cocoa Cold Brew: Kona Mocha topped with Whipped Cream and drizzled with Chocolate (non-alcoholic) $6.39 (option to add Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey) $12.99

New Experience
Emile’s Fromage Montage is a new experience for cheese lovers to get their cheese fix. Guests can check their Festival Passport for the five select marketplaces to purchase delicious cheese dishes, collect their stamps at those marketplaces while ordering and once completed, stroll over to Shimmering Sips marketplace for a special prize!

Returning Experience
Kids of all ages love Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak. The entire family will have fun  looking for the adorable Remy statuettes hidden all over the festival areas throughout Epcot.

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