Epcot Food and Wine Festival has arrived!
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With so many things to see and to, and EAT I’ll be sure to be there often to check it all out!
How to Best Enjoy the Food & Wine Festival
- Know what you want to eat ahead of time.
- Plan your budget. Eating and drinking around the world adds up fast.
- Decide what time you’d like to see the Eat to the Beat Concert.
- Make Eat to the Beat Concert dining reservations if desired.
- Make a plan for entertaining the kids. I use Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak game to keep them wanting to explore the world showcase.
Festival Kiosks for the International Food & Wine Festival
World Discovery
Coastal Eats
Flavors From Fie
The Fry Basket
World Celebration
Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey
Near Disney Traders
The Noodle Exchange
World Showcase
Mexico
China
India
The Alps
Germany
Spain
Italy
Flavors of America
Japan
Greece
Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina
Belgium
Brazil
France
Ireland
Canada
Australia
Hawai’i
Outpost
Refreshment Outpost
Kenya
Near Disney Traders/Walkway to Imagination or Near Canada
Shimmering Sips
Refreshment Port
Swirled Showcase
Char and Chop
Wine and Wedge
Bubbles and Brine
Gluten-Free options by country
Disney does an amazing job of providing options that are food allergy-friendly and GOOD! The festivals are no different!
What is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series?
Each night Epcot hosts some great musical artists with their Eat to the Beat Concert series.? The upbeat music makes for a concert-style atmosphere that adds to the Food and Wine Festival fun.
In addition to the concert series at the American Garden Theater in the World Showcase, you’ll also find performances around the world and throughout the festival.
Line up 45 mins prior to the showtime for entrance into the theater. For especially popular artists line up an hour early or book a Concert Dining package for guaranteed seating.
Guests with reserved seating (book a concert dining package for reserved seating) will enter the American Garden Theater first and then standby guests will be allowed entry. Drinks are not permitted inside the theater.
The last show of the evening is generally the least crowded.
Show Times:
5:30, 6:45, 8:00 pm
Location: American Garden Theater, World Showcase
What is “Eat to the Beat Dining Package”
When you make a reservation with an Eat to the Beat Dining Package (not all reservations have Eat to the Beat seating privileges) each person in the dining party will be allowed a guaranteed spot at one of the nightly shows. The reserved show time is based on the dining time selected.
Planning Ahead:
- Dining plans are accepted
- 2 table credits per person.
- Reservations should be made on your My Disney Experience account or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
- Make sure to choose the Eat to the Beat Dining Package at your desired restaurant NOT a regular dining reservation.
- Breakfast: Buffet or family-style meal
- Lunch/Dinner: Appetizer, entrees, and dessert or buffet/family-style in some restaurants.
2019 Participating Restaurants:
- Biergarten Restaurant: Germany
- Lunch and dinner
- Chefs de France: France
- Lunch and dinner
- Coral Reef Restaurant: The Seas
- Lunch and dinner
- The Garden Grill Restaurant: The Land
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- La Hacienda de San Angel: Mexico
- Lunch/Dinner
- Nine Dragons Restaurant: China
- Lunch and dinner
- Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room: United Kingdom
- Lunch and dinner
- San Angel Inn Restaurante: Mexico
Lunch and dinner - Spice Road Table: Morocco
- Lunch and dinner
- Teppan Edo: Japan
- Lunch and dinner
- Tokyo Dining: Japan
- Lunch and dinner
- Tutto Italia Ristorante: Italy
- Lunch and dinner
- Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria: Italy
- Lunch and dinner
2019 Merchandise & Collections
Each year the festival offers endless merchandise to commemorate your experience. You’ll find t-shirts, plushes, kitchenware, ears and more!
Seminars and Demonstrations
To reserve your spot for any of these events visit TasteEpcot.com
- Party for the Senses – Specially ticketed event
- Specialty Dining Pairings
Fun for the Kids
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak
This is a favorite in our house! It’s a great way to keep the kids interested and moving around the World Showcase!
The cost of the map with stickers is $6.99 and can be picked up Festival Center, Pin Central, Disney Traders or World Traveler.
After the map has been completed (and even if you don’t complete it) return to one of the above locations to retrieve your prize.
Festival Play Area
Near Test Track and always a favorite stop for the kids!