While we enjoyed the yumminess that was last year’s Flower & Garden and Food & Wine hybrid festival, we’re so glad EPCOT’s full International Food & Wine Festival is back in its delicious, stomach-filling glory! This year, guests can sip and stroll through 6 continents of cuisine, including 10 new Global Marketplace food booths and plenty of returning festival favorites.
CORKCICLE is the festival’s sponsor for 2021, and some special beverage offerings include an exclusive keepsake CORKCICLE premium beverage container. There’s a lot to cover – shall we start with the appetizers?
Global Marketplaces
More than 20 Global Marketplace booths are now open, with 10 more debuting on October 1st as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th celebration! Here’s the scrumptious lineup for 2021:
The Alps – Opening October 1
Indulge in comforting Alpine cuisine, like warm Raclette Swiss cheese served with a baguette.
Australia
Embark on a culinary journey Down Under as you sample popular Australian dishes.
Appleseed Orchard
Celebrate autumn with delicious apple creations paired with ciders and beers.
Belgium – Opening October 1
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a fluffy Belgian waffle—or enjoy a savory beer-braised beef dish.
Brazil – Opening October 1
Dig into South American cuisine and culture with the Land of the Palms’ finest fare.
Brew-Wing at the Epcot Experience – NEW!
Explore an array of crowd-pleasing picks like chicken wings and flatbreads—along with assorted beers and ciders.
Canada
Discover delightful dishes, lagers, and wines from the Great White North.
China
Please your palate with popular Chinese plates, mango bubble milk tea, draft beer and cocktails.
The Donut Box
Choose from an adventurous assortment of donuts, as well as refreshing beverages.
Earth Eats hosted by Impossible™
Delight in hearty plant-based fare featuring Impossible™ foods, as well as wine, chai tea or a chai tea cocktail.
Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN
Score a touchdown of flavor with hearty dishes that are sure to tackle the toughest appetite.
France
Fall in love with the classic cuisine of France—along with assorted wines or a slushy cocktail.
Germany
Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!
Greece
Opa! Savor traditional Greek dishes like spanakopita and lamb moussaka.
Hawaiʻi
Traverse the Pacific for tropical flavors and island favorites both savory and sweet.
Hops & Barley
Stay stateside for all-American craft beer, wines and the hottest tastes from coast to coast.
India – Opening October 1
Spice up your life with bold Indian cuisine, like Madras red curry and Korma chicken.
Ireland – Opening October 1
Enjoy favorites from the Emerald Isle, like Irish sausage and seafood pie—which pair wonderfully with Irish ale and mead honey wine.
Italy
Savor the simple elegance of cucina Italiana, with some of the world’s best-loved food and wine.
Japan
Delight your appetite with sushi and other delish dishes, as well as libations from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Kenya – NEW! Opening October 1
Set off on a safari of flavor as you enjoy traditional Kenyan food and beer.
Lobster Landing – NEW! Opening October 1
Get a taste of New England as you indulge in luscious lobster creations.
Mac & Eats – NEW! Opening October 1
Discover macaroni-and-cheese combos your mom never imagined!
Mexico
Take your taste buds south of the border as you enjoy chilaquiles, tacos, Mexican craft beer, and margaritas.
The Noodle Exchange – NEW!
Savor the flavors of the Far East served up in delicious noodle dishes.
Refreshment Outpost
Nibble like there’s no tomorrow—stop by for satisfying snacks and beverages to go.
Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® Cheese
Satisfy your craving for comfort foods—like chicken nuggets, poutine and soft-serve ice cream.
Rotunda Bistro – NEW!
Nosh on tasty cuisine featuring fresh seafood and produce in the American Adventure Pavilion.
Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE®
Get the brunch party started! Sample sweet treats and mimosas mixed with the perfect twist.
Spain – Opening October 1
Feast on flavorful Spanish foods—like paella, seafood salad and charcuterie—along with beer and wine.
The Swanky Saucy Swine – NEW!
Try out tantalizing pork dishes along with wine, beer, or a cocktail.
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – NEW!
Treat your senses to traditional Moroccan cuisine, like grilled kebabs and a falafel pita.
(Morocco’s Tangierine Café has reopened for Food & Wine Festival as an indoor Global Marketplace!)
Entertainment
Live music will fill the air during this year’s festival! At the America Gardens Theatre, Central Florida-local bands will play popular songs of yesterday and today, Friday through Monday. Live acts will also be performing daily, including the Voices of Liberty, Mariachi Cobre, and the Jammin’ Chefs.
EPCOT’s typical Eat to the Beat concert series is currently not scheduled to take place in 2021.
Activities
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak has returned! You’ll spot the Little Chef hiding all around the festival. Guests can purchase a map and stickers before searching for statuettes of the Little Chef, those who complete the hunt can turn in their map for a special prize, courtesy of Remy.
Keeping up the Ratatouille theme (the new attraction opens on October 1st, after all!), guests can also take part in Emile’s Fromage Montage – purchase five participating cheese dishes from select Global Marketplaces. Those who collect all five stamps – including a passionfruit cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts (yum!) – can scurry back to Shimmering Sips to claim a prize exclusive to the festival.
Limited Edition Festival Merchandise
The five following collections are now available at EPCOT, you’ll find them at Festival Markets around the park, as well as inside the Port of Entry gift shop.
Festival Logo Collection
Celebrate your Food and Wine experience with everything from apparel to kitchen essentials—including Corkcicle water bottles and stemless wine glasses.
Belle Be Our Guest Collection
You can whip up some tasty dishes with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast-inspired collection featuring some of your favorite characters including, Belle, Chip, Lumiere, and Cogsworth.
Remy Shakes Things Up Collection
This wine color-inspired collection features Her Universe apparel, kitchen essentials, and an ornament.
Apple Orchard Collection
Add a touch of sweetness with Mickey and Minnie! The mice are perfecting their apple pie baking on new products including apparel, a pie dish, and more.
Figment Passholder Collection
You’ll find Figment on everything from apparel to home decor items. Additional favorite characters can be found on collectible Passholder tumblers, including Belle, Mickey, Minnie, and Chef Remy.
Insider Tips
Review the Festival Passport for Food & Wine in advance! Map out and highlight what you’d like to try during your trip around the world – a digital passport is accessible via the My Disney Experience app. And of course, it’s always nice to pick up a physical copy once you arrive!
Take Advantage of Festival Rest Areas. There’s no World Showplace Festival Center this time around, and we’re approaching the hottest summer months… what to do?! Thankfully, park operations thought this through and have set up four devoted areas for guests to sit, sip, and rest for a while. And three of them feature that sweet conditioned air! If you’re starting to feel the effects of Florida weather (hot and muggy), stop by Brew-Wing at Future World’s Odyssey, American Adventure’s Rotunda Bistro, Morroco’s Restaurant Marrakesh, and Canada’s Far & Wide theater, which are all devoted rest areas for this year’s Food & Wine Festival. Bonus: there are always food and beverage options nearby to help you re-charge.
Purchase a Disney Gift Card to make paying easier as you travel from culinary destination to destination. Plus, you can better keep track of your spending! EPCOT offers handy-dandy Food & Wine-themed miniature gift cards attached to a wrist strap, so you won’t have to fumble for your wallet at each food booth!
Avoid the Weekends! If you’re planning to visit Walt Disney World for the Food & Wine Festival and you want to avoid crowds, we recommend avoiding EPCOT on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Locals tend to visit the parks on the weekend, so festival food booth lines are often much longer.
Disney Ticket & Travel Deals
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Let’s Hear From You
This year’s International Food & Wine Festival runs through November 20th. Are you planning a visit to eat and drink around the world? Well, what are you waiting for? Bon appetit!
Check back for Festival Highlights as we try more and more dishes with each visit!
For a full update on everything going on at Walt Disney World in preperation for the 50th anniversary, plus construction, news, photos and more, please don’t miss our epic article:
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