Global Bites & Orlando Nights: Your 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Guide

Pack your appetite, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2025 is back from August 28 to November 22, serving up flavors from over 35 global marketplaces. Whether you’re a local looking for your next foodie adventure or a Disney guest visiting from afar, this festival is your passport to taste the world without leaving Orlando. Every booth is a new stamp in your culinary journey, complete with live music with Eat to the Beats, fun scavenger hunts for the kids and the kids at heart, and exclusive festival merch to bring the magic home.

Food & Drink | Merchandise | Eat-To -Beat | Extras

🍴 Food & Drinks

Forks up, friends! EPCOT is basically Orlando’s biggest dinner party. 🌮🍷 With over 35 booths, you’ll eat your way from Tostada de Carnitas  in Mexico to melty raclette in The Alps, then swing by Hawai‘i for that famous pork slider (and yes, pineapple cheesecake that deserves its own fan club), and that is just the beginning, did I mention there are 35 booths? Drinks keep the vibe flowing think frosty margaritas, sparkling sangrias, German beers, and tropical cocktails that taste like vacation in a cup. Basically, if your taste buds had a bucket list, this festival would check every box. Year-round locations get in on the fun too with special limited-time offerings. Check out our Food & Drinks Blog Page ↗️ for a comprehensive list of all the festival food and drinks.

🛍️ Merchandise

Food may be the star, but the shopping is a festival all its own. This year’s collections cover every taste. From classic chef Mickey and Minnie designs for the whole family, to whimsical Figment gear that foodies love to collect. You’ll also spot elegant wine-and-dine pieces, like glassware and serving sets, that make perfect gifts (or a little something for your own kitchen). Merchandise is spread throughout EPCOT, but the biggest selection is at Creations Shop near the front of the park. For a closer look at the merchandise offerings go to our Merchandise Blog Page ↗️.

🎶 Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Every evening, EPCOT’s America Gardens Theatre turns into a mini music festival. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series brings a mix of bands from famous chart-toppers you’ll recognize instantly, to high-energy cover groups that keep the crowd singing, and even talented local musicians who bring fresh sounds to the lineup making it the perfect way to digest all those food booth bites. Big names like Mercy Me, Joey Fatone, Toby Mac, Hanson, and Jordin Sparks share the stage with regional talent, so the lineup is always fresh. Check out the full Eat to the Beat Concert Calendar ↗️ before you go.

Want the best seats? Dining packages pair a sit-down meal with reserved concert seating. Book your Eat to the Beat Dining Package right here (EPCOT day ticket is required).

✨ Extras

Food booths and concerts may steal the spotlight, but EPCOT’s festivals always pack in a few bonus adventures worth slowing down for. From interactive scavenger hunts to behind-the-scenes tours, these extras add a playful twist to your day—and often come with a surprise reward. Here are a few can’t-miss experiences:

🌱 Living with the Land

This gentle boat ride through EPCOT’s greenhouses gets a special tie-in during the Food & Wine Festival. Some of the produce grown here, from peppers and herbs to exotic fruits, actually makes its way into select festival dishes. During the event, you’ll also spot extra signage and seasonal displays in the greenhouses that highlight crops featured in the marketplaces. It’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how EPCOT connects farming, sustainability, and dining in one unique attraction.

🔎 Scavenger Hunts

Food & Wine isn’t just about the bites and sips. There’s exploring to do, too. Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak sends you around World Showcase looking for little Remy statues tucked into each pavilion. In the fall, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit joins the fun with themed pumpkins hidden throughout the park. Both hunts end with a small prize, making them a playful way to add extra magic (and a few steps) to your festival day. Both hunts are $11.99 so make sure to get your completer prize.

Emile’s Fromage Montage 🧀✨

Cheese lovers, this one’s for you! Emile’s Fromage Montage isn’t just a food crawl. It's a full-on adventure through EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival. Grab your festival passport and track down five specially marked cheesy dishes scattered across the global marketplaces. Each bite earns you a stamp, and once you’ve collected all five, you get to claim a special festival-exclusive treat. Think of it as EPCOT’s way of saying “snack, explore, repeat”, and trust us, it’s the most delicious homework you’ll ever do. Scavenger Hunts