EPCOT’s 2025 International Food & Wine Festival: A Feast for the Senses

If there’s one thing EPCOT knows how to do, it’s turn food into an adventure. This year’s 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is set to be bigger, bolder, and tastier than ever, running from August 28 through November 22, 2025. Nearly three months of global flavors, imaginative drinks, whimsical desserts, and live entertainment await travelers and food lovers alike. Let’s dig into everything Disney has announced for this year’s culinary celebration.

🍴 A Global Culinary Adventure

The heart of the festival lies in its 35+ Global Marketplaces, scattered across EPCOT’s World Showcase and beyond. Each booth is a passport stamp for your taste buds. This year brings back crowd favorites, like Germany’s gooey cheese gratin, Mexico’s carnitas tostada, and Greece’s flaky spanakopita. But the festival is also debuting fresh delights: think Osakana Karaage in Japan, Peruvian Ceviche at Coastal Eats, and a sweet-meets-sassy Apple-Cinnamon Churro Sundae at Milled & Mulled.

If you’re feeling adventurous, stop by Gyozas of the Galaxy, opening later in the season, where dumplings transform into culinary superheroes—buffalo-style, French onion soup-style, even street corn-style. Pair them with a Pineapple Colada, and you’ll be happily orbiting in foodie heaven.

🧀 Emile’s Fromage Montage Returns

Back by delicious demand, Emile’s Fromage Montage invites guests to sample their way through a curated list of cheesy bites. With each purchase, you’ll collect a stamp in your festival passport. Complete five, and you’ll unlock a surprise treat at Shimmering Sips. It’s the cheesiest scavenger hunt you’ll ever love.

🥂 Sips, Sweets & Something New

From frosty craft beers to sparkling sake and frozen cocktails, the drink list is as dazzling as the food. Fans of quirky concoctions will adore the Pickle Milk Shake at Brew-Wing, while sweet tooths can cool down with a Frozen S’mores or Strawberry Champagne Trifle. Coffee lovers can sip on festival-exclusive creations like the Butterscotch Cookie Cold Brew and Churro Latte.

And don’t miss the brand-new Festival Favorites Marketplace inside CommuniCore Hall, where nostalgic bites like potato pierogi and curry-spiced fried cheese are waiting to be rediscovered.

🎶 Beyond the Food

Of course, no EPCOT festival would be complete without entertainment. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series brings toe-tapping performances to the America Gardens Theatre, ensuring your festival evenings end with a song.

Festival-exclusive photo ops and Magic Shots also sprinkle a little pixie dust into the experience—whether you’re holding a giant empanada in Mexico or posing with Chef Figment in France, these quirky backdrops make for Instagram-worthy souvenirs.

🛍️ Festival Merchandise

Foodies can take the flavors home with festival merchandise. This year features whimsical collections starring Chef Mickey, Chef Remy, and even Figment, along with kitchen gear, apparel, and home décor. It’s not just about tasting—EPCOT makes sure you can wear your foodie pride too.

✨ Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

The 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival isn’t just about eating (though, let’s be honest, that’s a huge perk). It’s about exploring the world one bite at a time, sipping on something unexpected, and capturing the whimsy of Disney in every detail. Whether you’re here for the churros, the cheese stroll, or just a frosty mimosa flight under the Florida sun, this festival is pure magic on a plate.

So grab your appetite and your MagicBand—because EPCOT’s tastiest tradition awaits, and this year, it’s serving up unforgettable flavors from around the globe.