The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns August 27 through November 21, 2026, giving guests nearly three months to taste their way around the park. The annual event combines global marketplaces, live music and family-friendly activities with EPCOT’s year-round attractions.
Festival dates and admission
The festival runs daily from August 27 to November 21. Most festival experiences are included with regular EPCOT admission, although food, beverages and select activities cost extra. A valid park ticket and theme park reservation may be required depending on your admission type.
Returning festival favorites
- Global Marketplaces featuring small plates and beverages inspired by destinations around the world
- Eat to the Beat concerts at the America Gardens Theatre
- Emile’s Fromage Montage, a cheese-focused food stroll
- Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt
- Festival merchandise and a collectible Festival Passport
How to plan a better festival day
Arrive with a short wish list rather than trying to sample everything. Sharing dishes lets a group experience more menus without becoming too full. Weekday afternoons generally feel more relaxed than Friday and Saturday evenings, and Florida’s late-summer weather makes hydration and indoor attraction breaks especially important.
Concert schedules and complete marketplace menus are released separately, so travelers should check the latest Disney information shortly before departure. Guests hoping to combine the festival with a resort stay may also want to consider EPCOT-area hotels for convenient access.
Make it part of a larger Disney vacation
The festival pairs well with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, creating a fall trip with two very different special-event experiences. The Travel Heroes can help coordinate tickets, dining, transportation and a realistic touring plan.
Details are subject to change. Source: Disney Parks Blog.