EPCOT's 2026 Food and Wine Festival Runs Through November
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is happening August 27 through November 21, 2026, and this year marks the festival's 30th anniversary. That's a big deal for Disney fans who've been coming back for decades.
You'll find the usual mix of new and returning dishes across the Global Marketplaces. Some items making a comeback include the Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli at Forest & Field and the Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer from Australia. On the new side, there's Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings at Gyozas of the Galaxy and a Smoked Brisket and Cheddar Melt from Hops & Barley.
To celebrate three decades, Disney's bringing back 30 items from past festivals that've been remixed or reimagined. You'll spot these in the Foodie Guide with a special 30th anniversary icon.
Cheese Gets Its Own Moment
Emile's Fromage Montage is back, which is exactly what it sounds like: a food stroll celebrating cheese across the festival. If you grab a Festival Passport and purchase five items marked with a cheese emoji, you can trade it in at Shimmering Sips for a festival treat.
There's also a dedicated cheese exhibit opening in CommuniCore Hall from September 18 through November 8. It's called "Cheers to Cheese!" and features The Wedge, hosted by Dairy Does More. You can try a Cannoli Milk Shake, a cheese flight, or several styles of macaroni and cheese while learning about cheese history and production.
What You Can Eat and Drink
Festival offerings start rolling out September 9 and include items like Bo Ssam Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps from the 2010 festival at South Korea, Potato Pierogi with kielbasa and sour cream (a throwback to 1996), and Frozen S'mores milkshakes.
CommuniCore Hall features cheese-focused bites, including:
- Crab and Corn Macaroni and Cheese with smoked cheddar, bacon, and roasted corn
- Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with smoked cheddar and herbed panko
- Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with beef, peppers, and onions
- Wine pairings and a Cannoli Milk Shake
A Practical Note on Payment
If you want to travel light, Disney's offering exclusive Festival Gift Card wristlets featuring Mickey and Donald Duck. You'll need a minimum $15 activation, and these work at Global Marketplaces and anywhere Disney Gift Cards are accepted. You can pick them up at merchandise locations throughout EPCOT during the festival.
