Celebrate the best in global food and drinks at the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot

Travel around Epcot® World Showcase Lagoon and sample the exquisite variety of cuisines of more than 25 international marketplaces and regions. Enjoy the extraordinary wine and cooking demonstrations, immerse yourself in the special exhibits or treat yourself to many of the exclusive dining experiences.

The festival kicks off on July 14th at Walt Disney World Resort and continues through Nov. 19th, 2022 offering new experiences for foodies and families alike as part of the “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary.

Entrance to the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot is included in your Epcot® admission.

Global Marketplaces at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

• The Fry Basket, which debuted this year, features French fries served with inventive savory and sweet toppings, such as the Fry Flight, which comes in three flavors: sweet potato casserole fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and caramel whisky; barbecued bacon fries with smoked aioli; and sea salt and malt vinegar fries.
• A guest favorite from years past, India returns with three brand-new items: Chicken Tikka Masala with Fennel-spiced Yogurt and Naan Bread, Crispy Paneer with Mango-Curry Ketchup, Potato and Pea Samosa with Coriander-Lime Cream
• The Belgium marketplace: offers Belgian waffles topped with either warm chocolate ganache or berry compote, whipped cream, and chilled mocha coffee – ideal for those looking to start their epicurean adventure early.
• The Swanky Saucy Swine entices guests with the return of a fan favorite: Crispy Barbecued Pork Rinds with Pimento Cheese, and a new item: Grilled Pork Shoulder Lettuce Wrap with Charred Corn Salsa, Pickled Red Onion, and Cilantro-Lime
• With a brand-new Chesapeake Crab Slider with Tangy Coleslaw and Cajun Remoulade and Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Hops & Barley highlights the finest of America.
• The Alps showcases a new item that’s perfect for the changing seasons: Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Riesling-poached Pears, Red Wine-braised Figs, Candied Pecans, Honey, and Cranberry Toast
• Additionally, numerous more meals that have become festival favorites may be found at the marketplaces for Germany, Spain, Canada, Australia, Greece, Japan, Brazil, Coastal Eats, and Flavors From Fire, to mention a few.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Internationally renowned artists will play live music at the America Gardens Theatre from Friday through Monday, while local bands will rock the house from Tuesday through Thursday. This year’s roster features acts in the Rock, Latin, Rap, Pop, Country, Gospel, and other genres.

• July 14-15 – Baha Men
• July 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• July 22-23 – Tonic (NEW)
• July 24-25 – Jeremy Camp (NEW)
• July 29-30 – Taylor Dayne
• July 31-Aug. 1 – Tiffany
• Aug. 5-8 – Joey Fatone & Friends
• Aug. 12-13 – The Devon Allman Project
• Aug. 14-15 – Christopher Cross
• Aug. 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
• Aug. 21-22 – Air Supply
• Aug. 26-27 – Blanco Brown (NEW)
• Aug. 28-29 – 98°
• Sept. 2-3 – Southern Avenue
• Sept. 4-5 – Kris Allen & David Cook
• Sept. 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW)
• Sept. 11-12 – Jimmie Allen
• Sept. 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW)
• Sept. 18-19 – American Authors
• Sept. 23-24 – BBMAK
• Sept. 25-26 – Postmodern Jukebox
• Sept. 30-Oct. 1 – Stokley (NEW)
• Oct. 2-3 – Sheila E.
• Oct. 7-8 – Mark Wills
• Oct. 9-10 – 38 Special
• Oct. 14-15 – Robert Randolph Band (NEW)
• Oct. 16-17 – Newsboys (NEW)
• Oct. 21-22 – Ray Parker Jr. (NEW)
• Oct. 23-24 – Billy Ocean
• Oct. 28-31 – Hanson
• Nov. 4-7 – Boyz II Men
• Nov. 11-12 – Kenny G
• Nov. 13-14 – Sugar Ray

Eat to the Beat Times and Location

• Times: Starting at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM.
• Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT.

For Friday through Monday concerts, guests can purchase an Eat to the Beat Dining Package, which includes a leisurely supper at a specific EPCOT restaurant and reserved seating for one of the shows later that day. Visitors can go to TasteEpcot.com to view the whole artist roster, performance dates, and ticket prices, as well as to reserve a dining package.

New EPCOT Experiences Celebrate Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

• Guests can enjoy Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France pavilion and join Chef Remy on a daring culinary journey as they zip, dash and scurry through Gusteau’s bustling Paris restaurant.
• Also at EPCOT is another delight for the senses: “Harmonious” – with over 1,200 fireworks rockets exploding each night over World Showcase Lagoon

Past Fun Facts about the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot:

• More than 300 national and international wines
• More than 76 kinds of international foods
• More than 200 of America’s most celebrated chefs and Walt Disney World chefs
• 1,200 wine and beer seminars featuring more than 80 topics
• Over 100 Eat to the Beat! concerts performed
• Over 33,000 bottles of wine and champagne
• More than 1,200,000 hors d’oeuvre plates
• Over 750,000 beer cups
• Over 690,000 sumptuous samplings including paella, rack of lamb and tandoori chicken
• Over 600,000 forks
• Over 337,500 wine glasses
• Over 100,000 miniature desserts including flan with Sangria glaze, baklava, flourless chocolate cake with Ganache and whiskey custard with oatmeal crunch
• Over 32,000 quesadillas
• Over 28,500 pieces of sushi
• Over 17,000 shrimp on the barby
• Over 16,500 escargot
• Over 13,000 Spanikopita
• Over 10,500 servings of honey glazed salmon
• Over 9,750 servings of lamb chops

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