Hey foodie friends and Disney dreamers!
It’s your favorite travel advisor here, and today, I’m spilling all the tea (and maybe some wine) about one of the BEST events Disney has to offer — the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! 🎉
If you love trying new foods, sipping amazing drinks, and soaking up that magical Disney vibe, then this is the event you need to have on your calendar.
And lucky for you — I’ve been there, I’ve tasted it all (someone had to do it, right?), and I’m ready to help you plan your perfect trip!
🍽 What is the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival?
Imagine eating your way around the world without ever leaving Florida.
At EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival, you can visit dozens of booths representing countries from all over the globe — each serving up unique snacks, meals, desserts, and drinks.
There’s also live music, chef demonstrations, cool merchandise, and even fun scavenger hunts for kids (and grown-ups who are kids at heart)!
Some favorites from past festivals:
- Belgium waffles with berry compote 🍓
- Canadian cheddar cheese soup 🍲
- Hawaiian kalua pork sliders 🍍
- And sooo many creative cocktails and wines to sip! 🍹🍷
Trust me — your taste buds will thank you.
🗓 When Should You Start Planning? (Hint: Now!)
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival usually runs from late summer through early fall — often starting in July and going into November.
But here’s the thing:
The best hotel rooms, park reservations, and dining options book up fast!
I recommend starting to plan at least 6–9 months ahead of your trip — especially if you want the best choices for your hotel (hello, walkable Boardwalk area!) and snag those extra dining reservations.
I’ll help you find the perfect hotel and make sure you get all the important reservations lined up! 🎟🏨
🏰 How Many Days Should You Stay?
If you’re focusing just on the festival:
👉 2 to 3 days at EPCOT is ideal!
You’ll want time to stroll the World Showcase without rushing, maybe spend a second day going back for seconds (trust me, you’ll have favorites!), and enjoy a few rides like Soarin’, Test Track, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
But if you’re doing a full Disney trip:
👉 5 to 7 days lets you experience EPCOT plus the other parks — Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom — without feeling rushed.
Pro Tip:
I can help you build the perfect mix of park days and chill days, so you get the best of both worlds: adventure and relaxation!
🎶 Things to Do (Besides Eating!)
Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Catch live performances from popular bands and artists included with your park ticket! 🎤
Global Marketplaces
Taste your way through different countries — no passport needed! 🌍
Exclusive Festival Merchandise
Limited-edition spirit jerseys, Minnie ears, and pins to remember your trip. 🎁
Special Culinary Experiences
From cheese seminars to wine tastings (yes, please!), some experiences require extra tickets, and they sell out fast!
Family Fun
Kids (and big kids!) can enjoy a festival scavenger hunt around the World Showcase.
✨ Ready to Savor the Magic?
I’m here to make your Food & Wine Festival dreams come true — from finding the perfect hotel to grabbing must-have dining reservations and mapping out the tastiest way around the world! 🌎🍷🍴
Let’s start planning now so you can sip, savor, and sparkle your way through EPCOT this summer or fall.
Shoot me a message and let’s get this magical foodie adventure started! ✈🍇🍔🎢
