2016-07-13



If there’s one event at Walt Disney World that’s the most anticipated, popular and loved, it has to be the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

This festival allows you to taste your way around the world with an endless selection of global cuisines and beverages from over 30 individual marketplaces.

From delicious, drool-worthy dishes to fine wine, craft beer, spirits, and other delicious beavers, your tastebuds will go on a mouthwatering tour of international flavors and domestic delicacies.

In this Epcot Food and Wine Festival guide below, you’ll discover the complete menus for all the individual marketplace booths including some information and tips to help make your food and wine festival experience even more magical.

So with that being said, let’s jump straight into the Epcot Food and Wine menus, info, and tips!

Epcot Food and Wine Menus and Tips

Here’s what you’ll find in this guide:

General Information including Dates

Global Marketplace Menus

Tips, Tricks, and Secrets

Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup

Festival Center Happenings

Demonstrations, Seminars, and Talks at Epcot

Dining, Pairings, and Packages at Epcot

Festival Dining at Disney Hotels

Special Guests

General Information – Know Before You Go

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Dates

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival runs from September 14 – November 14, 2016.

Secret: Usually Epcot will hold a soft opening a day or so earlier so if you go on the 13th, you may be able to try some food and beverages before the official start.

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Menus



Here are all the global marketplaces and their menus that you can experience as you taste your way around the world.

Africa

Delve into a delectable menu inspired by countries abundant with history, mystery and cultural diversity.

Food:

Buttered Chicken with Micro Cilantro and Naan Bread

Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato and Pap

Beverages:

Simonsig Pinotage

Indaba Chenin Blanc

Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz

Australia

Explore an exotic array of food and wine options from the Land Down Under.

Food:

Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies

Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut

Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas

Beverages:

Yangarra Estate Vineyard Shiraz

Bulletin Place Unoaked Chardonnay

Coopers Brewery Extra Strong Vintage Ale

Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Dry Riesling

Belgium

Indulge in waffles with a dessert-like twist as well as other sweet ‘n’ savory treats—courtesy of the Kingdom of Belgium!

Food:

Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream

Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream

Beverages:

Hoegaarden Witbier

Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale

Stella Artois Hard Cidre

Brazil

Dig into South American cuisine and culture with the Land of the Palms’ finest fare.

Food:

Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread

Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato

Escondidinho de Carne: Layered Meat Pie with Mashed Yucca

Beverages:

Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer

Carnaval Moscato Sparkling White Wine, Serra Gaúcha

Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

Brewer’s Collection

Wet your whistle with a glass or flight of Europe’s best brews—from Pilsners to wheat beers.

Beverages:

Schöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix

Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse

Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)

Canada

Take your taste buds to the Yukon, with delightful dishes, lagers and wines from the Great White North.

Food:

Canadian cheddar cheese soup served with a pretzel roll

“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce

Beverages:

Moosehead Lager

Neige Premiere Apple Ice Wine, Québec

Fielding Estate Red Conception

The CHEW Collective

Turn your taste buds upside down as masterful techniques and modern technology merge for a 21st-century flavor revolution.

Food:

Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce

Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots and Feta Cheese

Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle

Beverages:

Festival Chardonnay, CA

Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, CA

China

Introduce your palate to a diverse variety of popular plates and potables from one of the world’s greatest cuisines!

Food:

Chicken Pot Stickers

Sichuan Spicy Chicken

Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles

Beijing Roasted Duck in a Steamed Bun with Hoisin Sauce

Beverages:

Tsingtao Lager

Strawberry Plum Wine Cooler with Takara Plum Wine

Ritzy Lychee with Courvoisier Cognac VS and Smirnoff Vodka

Kung Fu Punch with Smirnoff Vodka and Bols Triple Sec

Happy Peach with Dekuyper Peach Liqueur and Myers’s Dark Rum

Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk

Chocolate Studio – NEW for 2016!

Sate confectionery cravings with a trip to our one-stop chocolate shop for delectably dark and milky sweet treats!

Food:

Red Wine Chocolate Truffle

Ghirardelli® Chocolate Raspberry Torte

Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey Caramel

Beverages:

Fonseca Bin No. 27 Port

Justin Cabernet Sauvignon

Rosa Regale Sweet Sparkling Wine

Blandy’s Alvada 5yr-Old Madeira

Craft Beers

Elevate your tastes with cool brews or a refreshing flight of American craft beer from some of Florida’s best breweries!

Food:

Pimento Cheese Dip with Pretzel Crisps

Charcuterie Plate: Country Pâté, Cured Meats and Crostini

Piggy Wings: Fried Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds

Beverages:

Orlando Brewing OTown Weiss, Orlando, FL

Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL

Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL

Concrete Beach Stiltsville Pilsner, Miami, FL

3 Daughters Bimini Twist IPA, St. Petersburg, FL

Shipyard Midnight Snack Milk Stout, Clearwater, FL

Beer Flights also available

Desserts and Champagne

Imbibe a bit of bubbly or sip sweet drinks for dessert—perfect when you’re in the mood to indulge!

Beverages:

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin “Yellow Label” Brut

Dom Pérignon Brut

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rosé

Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial

Hard Soda Floats with Vanilla Soft-Serve (alcoholic) – Best Damn Hard Root Beer Float, Sprecher Hard Cherry Cola Float or Sprecher Hard Orange Cream Soda Float

Soda Floats with Vanilla Soft-Serve (non-alcoholic) – Coca-Cola® Float, Grape Fanta® Float or Strawberry Fanta Float

Farm Fresh

Feast on a harvest of healthy fare—fresh from the farm to your fork!

Food:

Chicken and Dumplings: Stewed Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach

Pickled Beet Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette and Toasted Walnuts

Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions

Beverages:

Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider

Wyder’s Dry Pear Hard Cider

Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider

Florida Orange Groves Mango Mama Wine

France

Fall in ooo-la-la-love with the classic cuisine and finest wines of France—bon appétit!

Food:

Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley

Soupe à l’oignon au Gruyère et Cognac: Gruyère and Cognac Onion Soup

Boeuf Bourguignon: Cabernet Sauvignon-braised Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes

Crème Brûlée Caramel Chocolat: Caramel and Chocolate Crème Brûlée topped with Caramelized Sugar

Beverages:

Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Pale Lager

Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc, Mommessin, La Clé Saint-Pierre

Merlot & Cabernet Blend, Bordeaux, Château les Graves de Barrau

St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur

Frozen Daiquiri Ice Pop: Strawberry Puree with French Caribbean Rhum Clément

La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice

Germany

Embark on an epicurean adventure to Deutschland, home of the heartiest food, drinks and appetites in the world!

Food:

Roast Bratwurst in a Hard Roll

Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese

Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce

Beverages:

Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)

J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel

Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese, Mosel

J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling, Mosel

Greece

Bask in the old-world, Mediterranean flavors of traditional dishes and heavenly drinks popular in the Land of the Gods!

Food:

Spanakopita

Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles and Vegan Tzatziki

Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce featuring Oikos® Greek Yogurt

Oikos Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake Soaked in Ouzo with Yogurt Whipped Cream and Pistachios

Beverages:

Domaine Skouras Moscofilero

Domaine Siglas Assyrtiko

Alpha Estate Axia Syrah Xinomavro

Hawaii

Traverse the Pacific for tropical flavors and island faves—sweet or savory, these mouthwatering morsels scream aloha!

Food:

Spicy Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Nori Rice

Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise

Beverages:

Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine

Kona Brewing Company, Big Wave Golden Ale

Mai Tai featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum

Hops and Barley

Stay stateside for all-American craft beer, wines and the hottest tastes from coast-to-coast!

Food:

New England Lobster Roll

Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese served on Griddled Garlic Toast

Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing

Beverages:

Samuel Adams Rebel Grapefruit IPA, Boston, MA

Anchor Brewing Liberty Ale, San Francisco, CA

Dogfish Head Chicory Stout, Milton, DE

La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

Cambria Estate Winery Benchbreak Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County

Frozen Orange-spiked Tea featuring Florida Cane “Orlando Orange” Vodka

Ireland

Escape to the Emerald Isle for a wee bit o’ ale, wine and authentic Irish fare to warm the cockles of y’er heart!

Food:

Seafood Fisherman’s Pie

Irish Cheese Selection Plate: Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Irish Porter

Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

Beverages:

Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale

Bunratty Meade Honey Wine

Twinings® Pumpkin Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka

Twinings Pumpkin Chai Tea and Caramel Shake (Non-alcoholic)

Islands of the Carribbean – NEW for 2016!

Journey to the islands of the Caribbean, where the fusion of food and cultures create a melody in your mouth!

Food:

Jamaican Beef Patty

Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice and Pickled Red Onions

Pescado con Coco: Seared Grouper, Pigeon Peas and Rice with Coconut Sauce

Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce

Beverages:

Presidente Pilsner

Frozen Mojito

Caribbean Sangria

Italy

Mangiare… savor the simple elegance of cucina italiana, with some of the world’s best-loved food and wine.

Food:

Pennete alla Parmigiana: Baked Ziti and Chicken Parmigiana, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese

Spezzatino alla Toscana con Polenta: Tuscan-style Stew with Carrots, Mushrooms and Crispy Polenta

Cannoli al Cioccolato: Chocolate-covered Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit

Beverages:

Moretti Lager

Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer

Pinot Grigio, Placido

Chianti, Placido

Prosecco, Fantinel Borgo

Corbinello Spumante Dolce Rose, Montegrande

Fior d’Arancio Moscato Spumante, Montegrande

Frozen Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila

Japan

Delight your appetite with sushi and other delish dishes as well as libations from the Land of the Rising Sun!

Food:

Spicy Sushi Roll: Tuna and Salmon with Kazan Volcano Sauce

Grilled Spicy Edamame tossed with Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce and Chili Powder

Garlic Shrimp: Marinated Shrimp sautéed with Garlic and Butter and served over Rice

Beverages:

Kirin Pale Lager

Sapporo Black Lager

Pineapple Breeze Sake Cocktail

Echigo “Northern Bloom” Junmai Sake

Mexico

Spice up your fiesta-lovin’ palate with some south-of-the-border history, culture and cuisine—olé!

Food:

Taco de Camarón: Battered Shrimp served over a Flour Tortilla with Crispy Purple Cabbage and Chipotle Mayonnaise

Barbacoa Enchilada: Corn Tortilla filled with Beef Barbacoa and covered with Oaxaca Mole

Flan de Chocolate Abuelita: Mexican Chocolate Custard

Beverages:

Bohemia Pilsner with Floater

Mexican-style Red Sangria

Mezcal Pineapple Margarita on the Rocks

Jalapeño Margarita on the Rocks

Morocco

Relish an inspired array of exotic flavors—this north African region is a mecca of intriguing cuisine.

Food:

Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket

Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce

Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

Beverages:

Casa Pale Lager

Les Trois Domaines Guerrouane White Wine

Moroccan Sangria

Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur

New Zealand

Head south of the equator for quintessential Kiwi meals, including savory plates and award-winning wines.

Food:

Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney

Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs

Seared Venison Loin with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Kumara Dumpling

Beverages:

Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris

Mohua Sauvignon Blanc

Patagonia

Revel in the rich, aromatic flavors that South American delicacies are famous for and send your senses soaring!

Food:

Beef Empanada

Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée

Roasted Verlasso® Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri

Beverages:

Verum Pinot Noir

Bodega Noemía A Lisa Malbec

Poland

Tickle your taste buds with traditional Polish dishes, beer, wine and some of the best vodka-based beverages in the world.

Food:

Golabki: Pork-stuffed Cabbage in Tomato Sauce

Kielbasa and Potato Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream

Beverages:

Okocim O.K. Beer Euro Pale Lager

Donausonne Blaufränkisch Hungarian Wine

Frozen Szarlotka Apple Pie featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Scotland

Get swept away to the Scottish Highlands, where meals are magical and pubs are hotspots filled with fun!

Food:

Traditional Scottish Lamb Stew with Neeps and Tatties

Fresh Potato Pancake with Scottish Smoked Salmon and Herbed Sour Cream

The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked Cake with Lemon Cream and Toasted Oats

Beverages:

Citrus Thistle featuring Hendrick’s Gin

Innis & Gunn Irish Whiskey Aged Stout

South Korea

Unearth this bounty of tasty treasures, each rife with a harmony of unique flavors, spices and tantalizing textures.

Food:

Roasted Pork Lettuce Wrap and Kimchi

Korean-style BBQ Beef with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi

Vegan Korean BBQ with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi featuring Gardein™ Beefless Tips

Beverages:

iCing Grapefruit Sparkling Rice Brew

Bohae Bokbunjajoo Raspberry Wine

Soju Fruit Slushy featuring Jinro Chamisul Soju

Wine and Dine Studio – NEW for 2016!

Sample signature dishes along with an elegant medley of wines hailing from the Golden State’s renowned vineyards.

Food:

Pork Tenderloin with Cannellini Bean Ragoût and Zinfandel Reduction

Seared Scallop, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce

Trio of Artisan Cheese

La Bonne Vie Goat Cheese served with toasted Craisin Bread

Karst Cave-aged Cheddar Cheese served with Fig Compote

Statesboro Blue Cheese served with Spiced Candied Walnuts

Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese

Trio of Artisan Cheese paired with Conundrum White Blend 25th Anniversary, Kurt Russell’s GoGi “Goldie” Chardonnay and Robert Mondavi Maestro Red Blend

Beverages:

Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford

Kurt Russell’s GoGi “Goldie” Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills

Conundrum White Blend 25th Anniversary, California

Vinum Cellars Pinot Noir, Monterey

Kurt Russell’s GoGi “Tiger” Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills

Michael David Winery Seven Deadly Zins Zinfandel, Lodi

Robert Mondavi Winery Maestro Red Blend, Napa Valley

14 Epcot Food and Wine Tips, Tricks, and Secrets



Here are some surefire tips and tricks that are guaranteed to help you save time and money during your visit to the food and wine festival:

1. Make a plan

The first thing you should do is make a plan that way you know what you want to eat and how much money you’ll need to get the full food and wine festival experience.

Plus, if you’re looking to enjoy the Eat to the Beat Concert during your visit, you should plan your day based on what time you want to go see some of your favorite classic bands and artists.

2. Use a mini Food and Wine wristband gift card

I can’t express how great these things are. It’s a lot easier than having to bring out your wallet over and over again.

Just preload a “festival” gift card and swipe away. It’s so darn easy and convenient!

You can find these at the Main Entrance Ticket Booths, Festival Welcome Center, guest relations, as well as select festival locations.

3. Go on a weekday

Weekends are crazy busy and the amount of drunk people that peruse the marketplace can be overwhelming.

That’s why you should try to go on Monday-Thursday to avoid the crowds. Fridays are also fine as long as you’re gone by 5 pm which is when the crowds really start to pick up.

4. Be there at 11 am (World Showcase opening)

Lines are far shorter earlier in the day, which means you can get your food quicker and have the ability to move from marketplace kiosk to marketplace kiosk fairly quickly.

Plus, it’s not as hot at 11 am as it is at 1-3 pm.

5. Go with a group

Going solo is totally fine. I usually go by myself often.

But if you really want to have an overall better experience while also trying the most dishes possible without spending a fortune, going to the festival with a group is the best way to go.

6. Grab a seat when you can

If there’s one negative about the Food and Wine Festival, it’s the limited amount of seats.

Thankfully some marketplaces has some seating like Brazil or Islands of the Caribbean.

Plus, you can even head into some air conditioned seating areas right outside the CHEW Lab booths inside the backside of the Character Spot Building, right next to Club Cool.

7. Go left

When entering the World Showcase, most people tend to head right. Sure some of the better countries are on that side, but heading left is almost guaranteed to be a little bit lighter, especially once you get past Mexico.

8. Go to the Chase Lounge

If you have a Chase credit or debit card, then you have access to the Chase Lounge, an air conditioned room on the second level of the America Pavilion.

In this Chase card members only lounge you can get free drinks and soda (from a Coke freestyle machine) as well as priority fireworks viewing wristbands (sometimes).

9. Use Disney Dining Plan Snack Credits

If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you should consider using your snack credits to purchase select foods during the festival.

Just make sure it’s over $5 that way you know you’re getting your moneys worth.

10. Stay at an Epcot Resort Hotel

One of the coolest perks about staying at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Beach Resort, Boardwalk Resort, or the Swan and Dolphin is the short walkway to Epcot’s World Showcase entrance.

The only downside is that these hotels are all Deluxe making them a little bit pricier than the rest and they tend to sell out fast during the festival.

11. Set a budget

Expect to pay anywhere from $3-$9 for each food and beverage item. Just understand that spending over $100 happens quicker than you think.

So if you’re on a budget, be sure to plan what it is you want to try by grabbing a food and wine marketplace passport.

12. Take your time

This is by far one of the easiest Epcot Food and Wine Festival strategies. Rushing through the World Showcase will defeat you. Take your time and enjoy the festival.

13. Try at least one special experience

There are so many cool and unique experiences that go on during this festival outside of the food kiosks. From culinary demonstrations and wine tasting to celebrity chef meet and greets and insane parties, these special experiences are worth the price tag. (P.S. Some of these additional experiences are free while most are paid.)

14. Try new things

This is the one time that you’ll have all these different cuisines and dishes at your disposal. That’s why I recommend that you adventure out of your comfort zone and try some new things.

You’d be surprised at how many new things you’ll learn to love.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup

Throughout the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, you can savor musical acts from the 80s and 90s as you watch them perform at the America Gardens Theater (across from the America Pavilion). These Eat to the Beat concerts take place 3 times per evening (at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm) and don’t cost any extra.

Just be sure to grab a seat early if there’s someone you really want to see!

Here’s the complete lineup:

September 14 – 15 – Wang Chung

September 16 – 18 – STARSHIP Featuring Mickey Thomas

September 19 – 20 – Air Supply

September 21 – 23 – BoDeans

September 24 – 25 – Fuel

September 26 – 28 – Sugar Ray

September 29 – 30 – Los Lobos

October 1 – 2 – David Cook

October 3 – 4 – Wilson Phillips

October 5 – 6 – Blues Traveler

October 7 – 9 – Plain White T’s

October 10 – 11 – 38 Special

October 12 – 13 – Jeffrey Osborne

October 14 – 16 – Tiffany

October 17 – 19 – Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX

October 20 – 21 – Christopher Cross

October 22 – 23 – Toad the Wet Sprocket

October 24 – 25 – Chaka Khan

October 26 – 27 – Billy Ocean

October 28 – 29 – Living Colour

October 30 – November 1 – Hanson

November 2 – 3 – Soul Asylum

November 4 – 6 – Delta Rae

November 7 – 9 – Boyz II Men

November 10 – 11 – Sister Hazel

November 12 – 14 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

These concerts lasts 35 minutes which still gives you plenty of time to go eat around the world!

For more Eat to the Beat Concert information, click here.

Festival Center Happenings

The Festival Center is a great place to start your epic journey around the “World.”

Here’s what you can find and experience at the Festival Center:

Festival Stage Hosted by ABC-TV’s The Chew – Watch the hit series live!

Back to Basics – Cooking tips and tricks seminars.

Book Signings and Meet & Greets – Meet celebrated authors and other food and wine industry personalities.

Bottle Signings – Rub elbows with some of the world’s top beverage experts.

Seasons of the Vine – Get a behind the scenes look at the process to wine making.

Stockpot Shop – Shop for commemorative posters, cookbooks, and kitchenware.

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak – Kids can search for Remy on a savory scavenger hunt around the World Showcase.

Wine Shop – Choose from an incredible selection of wines, spirits, and beers from prestigious makers featured throughout the festival.

Intermission Cafe – Recharge and relax at this cafe that dishes out good eats.

The Chocolate Experience by Ghirardelli – Sample delicious chocolate, purchase gourmet drinking chocolate, and shop for your favorite products. Plus learn the process of making chocolate, form bean to bar.

For official information on the Festival Center Happenings, click here.

Demonstrations, Seminars, and Talks at Epcot

Here are all the seminars, boot camps, and culinary demonstrations that you can partake in during the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

Beverage Boot Camp

During this boot camp, you’ll elevate your fine wine, beverage, and bartering skills during this intensive training session.

Beverage Seminars

During these seminars, you’ll sample adult beverages as experts share their extensive knowledge.

Cheese Seminars

During these seminar, you get to sample some of the world’s most pleasing cheeses with wine, beer, or cocktails.

Culinary Demonstrations

During these demonstrations, you’ll learn how to sharpen your kitchen skills from food industry pros.

“What’s Cookin’ With…”

Start your day with a delicious brunch from a celebrity chef

Mix it, Make It, Celebrate It!

Master mixology, cake decorating, and other culinary skills.

Dining, Pairings, and Packages at Epcot

Here are all the special events and dining experiences that you can enjoy during this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival:

Rocking’ Burger Block Party

Party all night to a live DJ as you feast on delicious burgers.

Party for the Senses

Enjoy unique cuisine and endless entertainment as you sample delicacies from over 50 gourmet tasting stations.

IllumiNations Dessert Party

Enjoy delicious treats as you watch IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.

And here are some more specialty dining and pairing experiences and pairings that you can try, especially if you’re an adventurous foodie. Just click on the experience to learn more.

French Family Meal Traditions

Hibachi Experience

Italian Food and Wine Pairing Lunches

Italian Food, Wine, and Beer Pairing

Japanese Craft Beer Tasting

Mediterranean Food and Wine Pairing

Mexican Tequila Lunch

Moroccan Food and Wine Pairing

Parisian Breakfast

Parisian Afternoon

Tokyo Pairing

For more details about these unique experiences and pairings, click here.

Festival Dining at Disney Hotels

You can now experience some cool festival dining experiences and events at Disney Resorts as well as some Disney Springs restaurants. Here are the details:

Dining Events at Disney Resorts

Get an insider look into culinary magic, mixology, and practical since during this assortment of delectable events:

Brunch with Twist at Disney’s Grand Floridian

Experience 5 world class courses prepared by Disney’s Elite Team of master chefs, during this deluxe brunch.

The Secrets of Flavor

Discover how sensory memory plays a part in determine your favorite foods during this 4 course lunch.

Behind the Scenes at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Learn how to mix tropical cocktails.

Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining

You can now indulge in divine dining from Disney’s topnotch roster of culinary wizard resident chefs!

During this experience, you can feast on cuisine that has been carefully paired with complementary wine, craft beer, or cocktails.

Here’s where you can enjoy these brand new experiences:

The BOATHOUSE

ESPN Club

Narcoossee’s

Jiko

Portobello Country Italian Trattoria

Trattoria al Forno

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Artist Point

Contemporary Catering Chef’s Table

Raglan Road

Hollywood Brown Derby

Victoria and Albert’s

The Wave…of American Flavors

Flying Fish

California Grill

Afternoon Tea at Crescent Solarium

For more details about these signature dining experiences including menu, featured chefs, time, location, and pricing, click here.

To make a reservation, call 407-939-3378 to reserve your sport at these signature dining experiences.

Special Guests

During this year’s food and wine festival, you’ll have the opportunity to meet celebrity chefs as well as the hosts of from ABC Television Network’s The CHEW.

Here are all the celebrity chefs that you have the chance to meet:

Adam Mali

Alex Guarnaschelli

Alex Seidel

Allen Susser

Andrea Robinson MS

Andrew Yeo

Andrew Zimmern

Bill Brown

Bob Waggoner

Brian & Shanna O’Hea

Bryan Voltaggio

Buddy Valastro

Cat Cora

Cathal Armstrong

Chris Prosperi

Christopher Lee

Dana Herbert

Daniel Joly

David Guas

Dominique Macquet

Duff Goldman – NEW!

Duskie Estes & John Stewart

Elliott Farmer – NEW!

Elizabeth Falkner

Emily Ellyn

Erin Hedley

Erin McKenna

Fabrizio Schendari

Faithy Harris-Dowdell

Fritz Sonnenschmidt

G. Garvin

Gale Gand

Geoffrey Zakarian – NEW!

Geraldine Randlesome

Graham Elliot – NEW!

Heather McPherson

The Hearty Boys

James Boyce

James O’Donnell

James Petrakis

Jamie Deen

Jeff Yarmuth

Jehangir Mehta

Jennifer Bushman

Jennifer Hill Booker

Jerome Brown

Joe Murphy

Joe Rodriguez

John Colletta

Jonathan Benno

Jonathon Sawyer

Kathleen Blake

Keegan Gerhard & Lisa Bailey

Ken Vedrinski

Kevin Dundon

Kevin Fonzo

Kevin Johnson

Kevin Sbraga

Maneet Chauhan – NEW!

Mark Boor

Masaharu Morimoto – NEW!

Matthew Gennuso

Matt Lewis

Matt McMillin

Max McCalman

Mike Rodriguez

Moises Flores

Nirmala Narine

Norman Van Aken

Odell Torres

Pam Smith RD

Pam Brandon

Paul Wahlburg – NEW!

Paula DaSilva

Pascal Oudin

Peng Looi

Richard Capizzi

Rock Harper

Sara Fioroni

Scott Norman

Scott Paul

Terry Letson

Tonda Corrente

Tony Mantuano

Warren Brown

Yuhi Fujinago

General Info – Know Before You Go

Here are a few things you need to know before you go to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival:

Epcot admission is required

All marketplace food and beverage samples require separate purchases

Alcohol will only be served to guests 21 and older with valid ID or passport identification

All menu items are subject to change without notice



Thanks for reading and hopefully you enjoy this years Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

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For official details, be sure to check out Disney’s site.

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