EPCOT Food and Wine 2026 Dates Just Dropped
Okay, so we just got the best kind of news: the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is officially happening from August 27 through November 21, 2026. That's nearly three months of snacking around the world, and honestly? We're already hungry.
The Dates You Need
Mark your calendars, set your phone reminders, do whatever you gotta do. August 27 to November 21 gives us almost a full season to eat our way through World Showcase. It's that perfect sweet spot where Florida's still warm but you've got that autumn feeling in the air. Plus, it's long enough that you can go multiple times without feeling like you're rushing to hit every booth in one day. We've tried that. It doesn't end well.
What's Coming Back
So here's what we know so far. The marketplaces are returning, and while Disney's still finalizing the full menu lineup, they did tease three specific dishes that'll be back:
- Street Corn-style Dumplings from Gyozas of the Galaxy (chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa, street corn salad, cotija, lime crema, and cilantro)
- Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer from Australia (sweet-and-sour veggies with coconut-chili sauce)
- Kirschwasser Torte from The Alps (cherry-brandy buttercream, fondant, sugared almonds, and cherry compote)
And yes, some booths will open later than others, so keep an eye out for that Foodie Guide drop.
The Activities You Can't Skip
If you're a cheese person (and if you're not, are you okay?), Emile's Fromage Montage is back. It's that cheese crawl where you collect stamps for cheesy dishes and get a treat when you finish. We're talking multiple cheese pulls in one day. It's beautiful.
Also returning is Remy's Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt. You grab a map, hunt for tiny Remy statues around World Showcase, and get a prize at the end. It's technically for kids, but we're not judging if you're a grown adult crouching behind the UK pavilion trying to spot a plastic rat. We've been there.
And obviously Eat to the Beat is returning to the America Gardens Theatre. Free concerts included with your ticket, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and usually some dining packages if you want guaranteed seats. The artist lineup's still under wraps, but we'll keep you posted.
While You're There
Between bites, you've got Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind if you need to walk off that Kirschwasser Torte, plus ¡Celebración Encanto! at CommuniCore Plaza if you want to sing along with the Madrigals. Basically, it's the perfect excuse to spend a whole day (or week) at EPCOT.
We'll keep searching for more menu details and concert announcements as we get closer. But for now? Start fasting now. You've got until August.
