2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is shaping up to be an incredible culinary celebration, offering a dazzling array of flavors, entertainment, and immersive activities for guests to enjoy. Here’s everything you need to know about this beloved annual event!

2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates

Originally conceived as a month-long showcase of international cuisine, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has evolved into one of Walt Disney World’s most anticipated seasonal events. This year, the festival will span a full 90 days, running from August 28 to November 22, 2025. With nearly three months of festivities, visitors will have ample time to explore, taste, and experience the wonders of global gastronomy.

A Feast for the Senses – Festival Highlights

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is much more than just exceptional food. From beloved returning activities to live entertainment, here are some highlights to look forward to:

Global Marketplaces

Each year, the festival features over 35 Global Marketplaces located throughout EPCOT, offering a diverse range of flavors inspired by countries and regions around the world. Guests can indulge in savory and sweet treats, including kid-friendly options and plant-based selections designed to satisfy every palate. The full Disney Eats Foodie Guide will be released soon, offering a comprehensive look at all the menu items coming to this year’s festival.

A sneak peek of one standout dish includes:

  • Milled & Mulled: Fall Fruit Cheesecake featuring Boursin® Fig & Balsamic Cheese with Pomegranates and Candied Pecans

Emile’s Fromage Montage – A Cheesy Adventure

Calling all cheese lovers! Emile’s Fromage Montage returns in 2025, inviting guests to sample delectable cheese-based dishes from various Festival Marketplaces. Collect stamps in your festival passport, and once you’ve completed the challenge, you’ll be rewarded with a complimentary treat celebrating the delicious world of dairy.

Some of this year’s featured cheese-inspired dishes include:

  • Brazil: Pão de Queijo – Brazilian Cheese Bread
  • Greece: Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
  • Milled & Mulled: Fall Fruit Cheesecake featuring Boursin® Fig & Balsamic Cheese with Pomegranates and Candied Pecans

Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Inspired by Disney Pixar’s Ratatouille, this adorable scavenger hunt lets guests join Remy on an adventure across World Showcase. Equipped with a map and stickers, guests search for Remy as he hides in various locations, collecting ingredients along the way. Once you’ve found all his hiding spots, a special prize awaits you!

Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Music lovers won’t want to miss the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, held at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. The lineup includes a mix of returning fan-favorites and new acts, spanning multiple genres. Concert admission is included with EPCOT park entry, though seating is first-come, first-served. For guaranteed seating, guests can book the Festival Concert Series Dining Package, pairing a meal at select EPCOT restaurants with reserved seats for the show.

Living with the Land – Food & Wine Displays

During the festival, the Living with the Land boat ride will feature seasonal displays showcasing ingredients used throughout EPCOT’s dining experiences. Guests will gain insight into innovative agricultural practices and Disney’s commitment to sustainable cuisine.

Planning Ahead

With so many experiences to savor, early planning is essential. Whether you’re excited about discovering new global flavors, enjoying live music, or embarking on a culinary scavenger hunt, the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival promises an unforgettable gastronomic adventure for all Disney foodies.