2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates, Menus, and Must-Do Activities

Kristi DeRubertis,

Food lovers, mark your calendars! The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2025 returns for a 90-day celebration of flavors, fun, and family experiences. From August 28 through November 22, 2025, guests at Walt Disney World can savor over 35 global food marketplaces, enjoy live music, and take part in family-friendly festival traditions.

Let’s dig into the key details, activities, and menus coming to this year’s delicious event.

📅 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates

Running from August 28 to November 22, 2025, this year’s festival will span late summer into fall—making it one of EPCOT’s longest-running annual events. What started as a 30-day celebration has grown into a can’t-miss, multi-month tradition for foodies and Disney fans alike.

🌍 35+ Global Marketplaces Across EPCOT

Prepare your palate for a world tour! The 2025 festival will feature over 35 Global Marketplaces, each serving up curated dishes inspired by international cuisine.

Menus include:

  • Plant-based options
  • Kid-friendly dishes
  • Seasonal specialties and returning guest favorites

👀 Stay tuned for the full 2025 Foodie Guide from Disney Eats, featuring every menu item across the park.

🧀 Emile’s Fromage Montage Returns

Calling all cheese lovers! Emile’s Fromage Montage is back for another year of dairy delight. Here’s how it works:

  1. Sample cheesy dishes from select Festival Marketplaces.
  2. Collect stamps in your Festival Passport.
  3. Redeem your completed passport for a complimentary cheese-themed treat.

✨ Sneak Peek Cheese Dishes:

  • Greece: Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
  • Brazil: Pão de Queijo – Brazilian Cheese Bread
  • Milled & Mulled Booth: Boursin® Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake with Pomegranates and Candied Pecans

🐭 Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Looking for family fun at the festival? Don’t miss Remy’s Hide & Squeak, the interactive scavenger hunt inspired by Disney Pixar’s Ratatouille.

  • Purchase a map and sticker set in the park.
  • Search World Showcase for Remy and his hidden ingredients.
  • Complete the hunt and win a prize!

Perfect for kids (and kids at heart), this activity adds a playful layer to your day at EPCOT.

🎶 Eat to the Beat Concert Series

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre brings music and food together nightly. Expect a lineup of fan favorites and new talent throughout the festival season.

🎤 Admission is included with your EPCOT park ticket
🎟️ Seating is first-come, first-served, but you can secure premium seating with the Festival Dining Package.

🍽️ Festival Concert Series Dining Package

Want to dine and rock out? The Festival Dining Package includes a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant and guaranteed seating at that evening’s Eat to the Beat concert.

What’s Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch, or dinner
  • Appetizer, entrée, dessert or buffet
  • Beverage (non-alcoholic or alcoholic for 21+)
  • Reserved concert seating badge for that night

📲 Reserve through the My Disney Experience app or DisneyWorld.com

🌿 Living with the Land: Seasonal Displays

During the festival, the classic Living with the Land boat ride adds festive touches with themed greenhouse displays featuring fresh ingredients used in festival menus. Learn about sustainable farming and global food practices while you float through this tranquil, educational attraction.

✨ Don’t Miss EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2025

From bold bites to live beats, the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is a feast for the senses. Whether you’re a die-hard foodie, a music enthusiast, or a family looking for unique Disney experiences, there’s something for everyone at this year’s event.

📍 Plan your visit between August 28 and November 22, 2025, and come hungry for magic!

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