Food lovers, get ready to raise your glasses! The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE is back, bringing a world of flavors right to your plate. If you’re planning your visit to Walt Disney World to indulge in this epicurean extravaganza, you’ll want to know: When Does Food And Wine End 2024 at EPCOT? This year, the festival is serving up global goodness from August 29th to November 23rd, 2024. That’s nearly three months of delicious dishes, exquisite wines, and unforgettable experiences!
This year’s festival promises to be even more tantalizing than before, with a menu packed with both exciting new additions and beloved classics. Prepare your taste buds for a global journey as you explore food booths representing countries from around the world, each offering unique and flavorful bites and beverages.
To make your culinary adventure even easier, consider picking up one of the new exclusive Disney Gift Card wristlets. Featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse in full culinary mode, these wristlets are not only adorable but also a super convenient way to pay as you sample your way through the festival. Accepted at all Global Marketplaces and merchandise locations throughout EPCOT, they streamline your experience, letting you focus on the food and fun!
Savor New Sensations and Returning Favorites
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 2024 is bursting with exciting new flavors. Imagine diving into the Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Sweet Potato Mousse at the Swirled Showcase for a truly innovative dessert experience, or savoring the fresh and zesty Tostada de Camarones at the Mexico marketplace. And for a refreshing sip, don’t miss the Blood Orange Agua Fresca from Earth Eats. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or a first-timer, there’s a universe of tastes waiting to be discovered.
For cheese enthusiasts, Emile’s Fromage Montage is making a triumphant return! This popular food stroll is a cheesy dream come true. Grab your Festival Passport and embark on a quest to sample five select cheesy dishes from various Global Marketplaces (look for the 🧀 symbol on menus). Collect stamps as you purchase each item, and once your passport is complete, redeem it at Shimmering Sips presented by CORKCICLE for a special, cheesy reward.
Explore the Global Marketplaces: A Foodie’s Paradise
To help you plan your delicious days, here’s a sneak peek at some of the Global Marketplaces and their mouthwatering menus:
World Celebration
- NEW! Macatizers (CommuniCore Hall): Mac and cheese lovers rejoice! Indulge in gourmet macaroni and cheese variations like Traditional Macaroni and Cheese, Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese, Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, and even a plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Chili Macaroni and Cheese. Pair them with craft beers or wine flights.
- NEW! Festival Favorites (CommuniCore Hall): Discover new favorites like Kielbasa and Potato Pierogis and BBQ Pork Rinds, or enjoy a sweet Key Lime Tart. Cool down with a Frozen S’mores drink (non-alcoholic) or an Irish Milk Shake (alcoholic).
World Discovery
- Connections Eatery: Stop by for the savory Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Quench your thirst with a refreshing Blackberry Caipiroska.
- Coastal Eats: Seafood lovers will adore the Roasted Warm Water Lobster Tail and Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail. Enjoy with a Wildly Brut Cuvée or a Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder.
- The Fry Basket: Fry fanatics, this is your spot! Explore creative fry variations like Adobo Yuca Fries (plant-based), Truffle-Parmesan Fries, Barbeque Bacon Fries, and even Sweet Potato Casserole Fries. Don’t miss the Collective Arts Brewing Mango-Rita Sour with Chili.
- Flavors from Fire: Spice things up with the Steakhouse Blended Burger, the new plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Montreal Style Burger Slider, or Smoked Corned Beef. Cool down with a Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter.
- Brew-Wing Lab (The Odyssey): Wings galore! From Traditional Buffalo Wings to adventurous Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper Curry Wings, plus plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Buffalo Chicken Tenders. Try the unique Pickle Milk Shake or a Coppertail Brewing Smoked Lager.
World Showcase
- The Noodle Exchange: Noodle dishes from across Asia, featuring Ramen with shaved beef or tofu, and Thai Shrimp with Rice Noodles. Pair with Parish Brewing Co. Strawberry Mochi or Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Old Vine Riesling.
- Mexico: Experience authentic Mexican flavors with the new Tostada de Camarones, Flauta de Barbacoa, and sweet Pan de Elote. Sip on a Mango Sunrise Margarita or Poblano Margarita.
- China: Explore Chinese cuisine with Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings, the new Crispy Duck Bao Bun, and Shanghai Scallion Noodles. Try the new Mango Peach Bubble Tea (non-alcoholic) or a Baijiu Punch.
- India: Spice up your day with Potato and Pea Samosa (plant-based) and Chicken Tikka Masala. Enjoy with a Mango Lassi (non-alcoholic) or a Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur.
- Refreshment Outpost: Discover new African-inspired dishes like the plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage and Curried Chicken and South African Boerewors Sausage Stew. Indulge in the Chocolate Amarula Mousse.
- The Alps: Indulge in cheesy goodness with Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese or satisfy your sweet tooth with Dark Chocolate Fondue.
- Germany: Enjoy classic German fare like Schinkennudeln, Bratwurst, and Apple Strudel. Pair with a Schöfferhofer Lemon Zest Hefeweizen.
- Spain: Taste Spanish flavors with Spanish Charcuterie and Paella Negra. Sip on Red Sangria.
- Italy: Discover Italian delights with Italian-style “Nachos”, Polpettine Toscane, and Vanilla Cheesecake. Try the new Bellini Spritz.
- Flavors of America: Hot dog heaven! Sample regional hot dog styles like New York-style, Chicago-style, Carolina-style, and Southwest-style. Finish with Freshly-baked Chocolate Pudding Cake.
- Funnel Cake: A festival must-have! Try the new Tiramisù Funnel Cake.
- Japan: Experience Japanese cuisine with Wagyu Temaki Sushi, Eel Temaki Sushi, and Teriyaki Chicken Bun. Try the new Kyoho Grape Sour.
- Greece: Enjoy Mediterranean flavors with Spanakopita, plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Moussaka, Griddled Cheese, and Lamb Gyro. Sip on the new Greek Melon Limenade.
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco): Explore Moroccan cuisine with Grilled Kebabs, Fried Falafel Pita (plant-based), and Pistachio Cake. Try the new Keel Farms Blackberry Pear Hard Cider.
- Belgium: Indulge in Beer-braised Beef and Belgian Waffles. Try the new Brouwerij St Bernardus Dragòn Wit.
- Brazil: Taste Brazilian specialties like Feijoada and Pão de Queijo. Sip on a Frozen Caipirinha.
- France: Experience French elegance with Moelleux aux Oignons Caramélisés et au Fromage de Chèvre, Brioche aux Escargots, and Boeuf Bourguignon. Try the new Cocktail au Gin et Aux Fraises.
- UK Beer Cart: Enjoy a Strawberry Basil Cocktail.
- Canada: Savor Canadian comfort food like Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup and Filet Mignon.
- Refreshment Port: Poutine lovers, rejoice! Indulge in Braised Beef Poutine. Try the new Boulevard Beverage Company Quirk Ginger Grape Fizz Hard Seltzer.
- Australia: Discover Australian flavors with Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer, Roasted Lamb Chop, and Lamington. Try the new Bulletin Place Sauvignon Blanc.
World Nature
- Swirled Showcase: Cool down with the innovative Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Sweet Potato Mousse or classic soft-serve options. Enjoy a Toasted Coconut Float.
- Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE: Treat yourself to Guava Cake (plant-based) and a variety of Mimosas, including the new Berry Mimosa and the Fruited Sour Beer and Sparkling Wine Cocktail.
- Hawaii: Taste island flavors with Slow-roasted Pork Slider, Hawaiian Rice Bowl, and Passion Fruit Cheesecake. Try the new Maui Brewing Co Orange Mango Guava Hazy IPA.
- Bramblewood Bites: Enjoy autumnal flavors with Grilled Cider-brined Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Bison, and Cast Iron-roasted Brussel Sprouts and Root Vegetables. Try the new GoGi Pinot Noir.
- Milled & Mulled: Indulge in fall desserts like Freshly-baked Carrot Cake, Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake, and Pear and Almond Frangipane Pâte Brisée. Try the new Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Cider Mill Donut Hard Cider.
- Forest & Field: Experience fall-inspired dishes like Autumn Chili, Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli, and Burrata. Try the new Lievland Bushvine Pinotage.
- Earth Eats: Enjoy the new Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib and Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. Quench your thirst with Blood Orange Agua Fresca (non-alcoholic) or Harken Wines Barrel Fermented Chardonnay.
- Sunshine Seasons: Cool down with a Caramel Apple Milk Shake (non-alcoholic).
- Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company: Fuel your festival journey with specialty lattes like the new Coconut Banana Cream Pie Latte and PB&J Latte.
Take a Piece of the Festival Home
Don’t forget to check out the exclusive EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise! From apparel to kitchenware, you can find the perfect souvenir to remember your delicious adventure. Look for special drinkware from CORKCICLE to elevate your at-home dining experience.
Don’t Miss Out! Plan Your Visit Before November 23rd, 2024
So, to reiterate, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2024 ends on November 23rd, 2024. That gives you plenty of time to plan your visit to Walt Disney World and immerse yourself in this incredible culinary celebration. With so many new and exciting offerings, alongside returning favorites, this year’s festival is set to be the most flavorful yet. Start planning your foodie adventure today and make sure you don’t miss out before the festival wraps up on November 23rd!
(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)
