The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is here! It runs daily through November 21. Here is an overview of the 2026 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Right now it feels like we have so much time, but it will fly by!
Pick up a Festival Passport when you enter the park. You’ll then have all the information that you need at your fingertips. You can also find the details in the My Disney Experience App, but with the physical passport you won’t have to constantly pull out your phone. It will also help to save your phone’s battery.
I’ll start with the Global Marketplaces. These kiosks serve small portions of dishes from around the world. Some of the countries this year are Greece, Brazil, and Japan. Many of your favorite dishes are back, but there are also new treats to try.
If you’d like to take your culinary experience to the next level, participate in Emile’s Fromage Montage. Buy five different cheese-based dishes and have your Festival Passport stamped each time. You’ll then receive a sixth special item for free. There are several different items that you can buy, and mix and match them however you want. You’ll need a physical passport to get the stamps. If you forgot to grab one at Epcot’s entrance, they should have them at the Global Marketplaces.
Also for cheese lovers is Cheers to Cheese! You’ll find it in CommuniCore Hall from September 18 through November 8. It’s nice to know that Disney is taking advantage of that space this year.
One of my favorite parts of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. The concerts take place three times each evening in the America Gardens Theatre. The Eat to the Beat concerts are free, and are first come, first served. Fans will line up early for some artists, so keep an eye on the line, or reserve an Eat to the Beat Dining Package. Concerts take place weather permitting.
Another thing that you might want to try is Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak. It’s a scavenger hunt where you purchase a map and then look for Remy throughout Epcot. Some of the figures are well hidden! Once you finish your map, turn it in and receive a reward. Or don’t finish the map and turn it in any way, you’ll still get a prize.
Part of the fun of any special event at Walt Disney World is the merchandise. You’ll find festival items in Creations Shop as well as all around World Showcase. Don’t forget to also look for special MagicShots and photo opportunities!
This is just a quick overview of what you’ll find at the 2026 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It’s something that you need to try to experience for yourself!