The 29th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2025 is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited. This marquee event at Epcot is known for its unique and creative food and drink selections, as well as fun entertainment options. As Epcot continues to celebrate its festivals nearly year-round, the Food and Wine Festival stands out as a highlight. Here’s a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about this year’s festival.
When is the Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2025?
The 2025 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will run for an impressive 87 days from August 28 through November 22, 2025. The festival will encompass most of the Epcot grounds, providing a delightful experience for all visitors. Each of the global marketplaces will be open from 11 AM to park close.
What Can Epcot Food and Wine Festival Visitors Expect this Year?
Emile’s Fromage Montage:
Explore a diverse range of delectable cheeses creatively presented across various Global Marketplaces. Guests can follow Emile’s Fromage Montage by using their Festival Passport. Choose any five of the featured cheese dishes, collect a stamp with each purchase, and track your progress. Once you’ve obtained all five stamps, present your stamped Festival Passport at the specified location to receive a unique specialty item exclusive to the festival. This passport-driven adventure is a cheese lover’s dream come true.
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak:
This delightful Ratatouille-inspired scavenger hunt is perfect for kids of all ages. To participate, purchase a map and stickers from designated festival merchandise locations, including Disney Traders, Port of Entry, Creations Shop, World Traveler at International Gateway, and Festival Merchandise Kiosks. Explore the World Showcase as you search for hidden Remy statuettes. Each time you spot one, place the corresponding sticker on your map. Once you’ve found all the statuettes, take your completed map to Creations Shop, Disney Traders, or World Traveler at International Gateway to receive a special surprise from Chef Remy.
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit:
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt running from late September through late October. Participants will search for hidden pumpkins decorated as Disney characters around the World Showcase. Like Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, kits can be purchased at Disney Traders, Creations Shop, Port of Entry, World Traveler at International Gateway, and Festival Merchandise Kiosks. A keepsake prize can be collected at Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series:
Dozens of musical acts will rev up the America Gardens Theatre stage three times (5:30pm, 6:45pm and 8pm) each night listed below. Here is the full Eat to the Beats concert series schedule:
- Aug. 29–30 – Joey Fatone & Friends
- Aug. 31–Sept. 1 – MercyMe
- Sept. 5–6 – KT Tunstall (NEW)
- Sept. 7–8 – TobyMac
- Sept. 12–14 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
- Sept. 15 – Bacilos
- Sept. 19–20 – Sheila E.
- Sept. 21–22 – Ben Rector (NEW)
- Sept. 26–27 – Tiffany
- Sept. 28–29 – Jesse & Joy
- Oct. 3–4 – Baha Men
- Oct. 5–6 – TBD
- Oct. 10–11 – The Wanted 2.0 (NEW)
- Oct. 12–13 – The Fray
- Oct. 17–20 – Hanson
- Oct. 24–25 – Hoobastank
- Oct. 26–27 – Smash Mouth
- Oct. 31–Nov. 1 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
- Nov. 2–3 – Boyz II Men
- Nov. 7–8 – David Archuleta
- Nov. 9–10 – Jordin Sparks (NEW)
- Nov. 14–15 – Bowling For Soup (NEW)
- Nov. 16–17 – The Beach Boys (NEW)
2025 Global Marketplaces:
The Global Marketplaces are the heart of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, offering a tantalizing array of food and beverages from around the world. Here are some of the featured marketplaces for 2025:
- Brew‑Wing Lab (The Odyssey): Lab‑themed booth offering creative wings (like Carolina Reaper pepper-curry and Korean BBQ), plant-based tenders, and inventive drinks including a pickle milkshake.
- Connections Eatery Festival Menu (Connections Eatery): Sweet and savory fusion dishes, including a French onion burger and a passion‑fruit cream slush.
- Coastal Eats (Near Creations Shop; opens Sept 28): Seafood-centric dishes such as lump crab cake, Peruvian ceviche, and a pot pie, plus refreshing adult beverages.
- Earth Eats (Land Cart/Near The Land): Comfort‑food dishes like red‑wine‑braised beef short rib and lemon‑poppy seed cake, with aguas frescas and a fermented chardonnay.Sunshine Seasons (Inside The Land pavilion): Dessert-heavy offerings including an over‑the‑top Remy milkshake topped with cheesecake and an Eiffel Tower garnish.
- India (Near China Pavilion): Indian favorites like samosas and chicken tikka masala, with mango lassi and sparkling wine pairings.
- Refreshment Outpost: Hearty offerings such as berbere-spiced beef stew and Impossible spicy sausage, plus local hard ciders and lagers.
- The Alps (Near Germany Pavilion): Swiss comfort with raclette cheese and ham or raclette alone, plus Kirschwasser torte and Austrian lager.
- Germany: Classic bratwurst, cheesy pasta gratin, and apple strudel, paired with German beers and flights.
- Sommerfest: German onion cake with bacon and herbs, a savory evolution of the booth’s menu.
- Spain (Between Italy and Germany): Tapas trio, paella, Basque cheesecake, and Spanish wine or frozen cocktails.
- Italy: Napoli-style pizza, tortellini in vodka sauce, chocolate mousse; served with spritzes, sangria, and prosecco.
- Block & Hans (American Adventure): A festive frozen chipotle-pineapple lemonade—available spirited or non-alcoholic.
- Regal Eagle (American Adventure): Cherry-lime slush—a refreshing, non-alcoholic pick-me-up.
- Funnel Cake (Between America and Japan): Huckleberry funnel cake loaded with toppings, plus unique beverages like peachy mango boba and sake cocktails.
- Belgium (Between Morocco and France): Beer-braised beef, Belgian waffles (plain or chocolate), plus Belgian coffee and craft ales.
- Brazil (Between Morocco and France): Hearty feijoada, cheese bread, frozen caipirinha, and Brazilian lager.
- Canada: Rich cheddar‑and‑bacon soup and filet mignon; served with Canadian wines and pilsners.
- Refreshment Port (Near Canada): Braised beef poutine and fall‑themed beverages like pumpkin spice mule and peach sparkling wine.
- Shimmering Sips (Near Port of Entry): Plant-based strawberry Champagne trifle and a flight of fruity mimosas.
- Hawai’i (Near Port of Entry): Pineapple cheesecake, spam rice bowls, pork sliders—and tropical wines, IPAs, and cocktails.
Full marketplace menus can be found here.
Other Activities:
One of the most beloved special dining experiences of the Food & Wine Festival, the Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France, makes its return in 2025. Guests can indulge in a leisurely morning feast in the heart of the France Pavilion, featuring a buffet of authentic French pastries, fresh baguettes, cheeses, and charcuterie, all paired with juices, coffee, and mimosas. This ticketed event offers a chance to slow down from the busy pace of the festival, while savoring traditional French flavors in a relaxed, elegant setting. It’s the perfect way to start your day before heading back out to explore the Global Marketplaces.
Merchandise and More:
Take home a piece of the festival with exclusive merchandise featuring beloved characters like Remy from “Ratatouille” and Mickey Mouse. Figment, the favorite purple dragon, will also be featured on some of the festival’s fun merchandise. Look out for themed drinkware from CORKCICLE and other crave-worthy items to keep the magic alive between visits.
New this year, Disney has introduced a line of Annual Passholder-exclusive festival merchandise. The collection includes limited-edition apparel, drinkware, and pins featuring Figment, Remy, and the Food & Wine Festival branding, designed to celebrate Passholders’ connection to the event. Many items include subtle nods to the festival’s 30-year legacy as well as glow-in-the-dark accents and playful culinary artwork. These exclusives are available only while supplies last, and can be found at select festival merchandise locations throughout Epcot-adding an extra layer of collectability for Disney fans who return year after year.
There you have it, a full rundown of this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. While the event is a bit scaled back from previous iterations with less interactive sessions and signature dining opportunities, the food looks amazing, the music is nostalgic and fun and the special hunts should keep families entertained for hours. I hope you enjoy the festival!