
EPCOT fans rejoice; the International Food and Wine Festival returns this summer and fall!
The official date was just announced on Twitter and we have all the information you need to prepare.
Friends who don’t know what the International Food and Wine Festival is, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered.

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EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Have you ever wanted to take a test drive on six different continents? Well, you can now!
At the International Food and Wine Festival, guests can enjoy a global market, live music, memorable food, fabulous souvenirs and more.
According to the official Disney World website:
Taste mouth-watering cuisine at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, wandering 6 continents and beyond. Discover a cornucopia of cultures, cuisines and innovative culinary techniques from chefs around the world. This food lover’s paradise is filled with delicious food, fine wines, craft beers, spirits and other beverages, sure to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

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The festival is a fan favorite as guests from all over the world flock to EPCOT to enjoy food and drinks from other cultures.
For those looking to make the most of the festival, they have the option to purchase Eat to the Beat Dining Packages. As stated on the official website:
Indulge in an evening of fine dining and music during the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.
Enjoy a delicious meal at select EPCOT restaurants, then attend an Eat to the Beat concert presented by Florida Blue Medicare on the same day. Dine, sing, dance…you won’t miss a moment of kicking your toes! Check back later for details.

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official release date
About an hour ago, digital journalist Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin on Twitter) officially announced on Twitter that Disney World would be bringing back the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival:
NEW: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will be held from July 27th to November 18th. pic.twitter.com/sE8Hj1gkjn
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 12, 2023
According to the above tweet, the festival’s official dates are as follows:
- July 27th – November 18th
Per Gustin on Twitter:
The festival will include 25 markets, “including returning popular markets like The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India, and Spain.” Disney said several new markets “will open later in the festival as the summer shifts to 2019.” For autumn.”
For those wondering:
EPCOT (or “EPCOT”), formerly “EPCOT Center” — named after Walt Disney’s Experimental Prototype Communities of Tomorrow project — is a theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. EPCOT celebrates community, culture, human achievement, new ideas and new technologies!
How excited are you to be returning to EPCOT for this iconic festival? Sound off in the comments below!