Disney Kicks Off 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival with Global Marketplaces and Concerts

Aug 28, 2025 in "Epcot International Food and Wine Festival"

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Posted: Thursday August 28, 2025 1:50pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2025 is now underway, bringing more than 35 Global Marketplaces, live music, and new flavors to Walt Disney World from August 28 through November 22, 2025.

2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival overview

Global Marketplaces

2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival overview

This year's festival features dishes and drinks from around the world, including returning classics like the Lump Crab Cake from Coastal Eats, alongside new offerings such as Osakana Karaage from Japan and the Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae from Milled & Mulled. Kid-friendly and plant-based items are also available throughout the park.

Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae

2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival overview

Every Menu Item at the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival - With Prices

2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival overview

Emile's Fromage Montage

Cheese lovers can once again take part in Emile's Fromage Montage, sampling select cheese-based dishes across EPCOT. Guests who collect stamps for five items in their Festival Passport can redeem them for a complimentary treat at Shimmering Sips.

Highlighted dishes include:

Greece: Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
Brazil: Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Milled & Mulled: Fall Fruit Cheesecake with Boursin Fig & Balsamic

2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival overview

Remy's Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

A family favorite, Remy's Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt invites guests to search for Remy hidden across World Showcase. With the purchase of a map and stickers, guests can track their discoveries and redeem a prize upon completion.

2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival overview

Eat to the Beat Concert Series

The 2025 Eat to the Beat Concert Series, presented by Florida Blue, also kicks off this weekend. The lineup brings back well-known names and introduces new acts performing at America Gardens Theatre. Concerts take place multiple times daily and are included with park admission.

Joey Fatone, Montell Jordan, Ryan Cabrera and Jean Rodriguez

See the full 2025 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup

Highlights include:

Joey Fatone & Friends (Aug. 29-30)
KT Tunstall - new to the festival (Sept. 5-6)
Ben Rector - new to the festival (Sept. 21-22)
The Wanted 2.0 - new to the festival (Oct. 10-11)
Jordin Sparks - new to the festival (Nov. 9-10)
The Beach Boys - new to the festival (Nov. 16)

2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival overview

For guaranteed seating, guests can book Festival Concert Series Dining Packages, which include a meal at select EPCOT restaurants and reserved seats for the same-day show.

2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival overview

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TheMaxReboOct 13, 2025

wonder if it is because the Cool Kid Summer stuff ran into the beginning of F&WF (they only opened the Festival Favorites booth end of September) .... so to have time to get it decorated prior to start of F&WF they would have had to stop the Goofy stuff pretty early Probably still could have done something small ... oh well - still think some murals on the walls or maybe even projected murals or something would go a long way Still thing the space is super functional and welcome at EPCOT (every park should have a space like that) but ambiance could be improved a bit

tpoly88Oct 13, 2025

They set it up nice for flower and garden. Wish they’d use the big pavilion between Canada and England again. Was great with the piano playing and 4 different venues for food and drink plus to cool off. Big merch area too and was never packed. They used to have stuff in the horizons bldn but I think someone said the roof was no good and was leaking. F&W was ok this year, 2 times we went it was not crowded at all on a Sunday. First time that there was no one waiting for pizza at the take out window in Italy and hightops open. A lot of the food this year was difficult to eat in that you had to have a table and use a fork and knife. Best wine was in Spain. It was a Grenache that was great. Went for seconds

christine7257Oct 13, 2025

Yes, it's back to its generic student union layout. Air conditioning and space to rest is much appreciated but lack of any festival-specific effort is disappointing.

PlummetOct 13, 2025

Agreed. I would say goofy core was even a nice improvement to give kids atleast something else to do in FW. I wouldn’t mind also getting in some new innoventions like games and stuff. Just something else to make the area look better. Honestly it could even go with a lighting change. Hell, put that scrapped tree from the Epcot redesign in there in a fun artsy version of it and you can keep a lot of the area. In hindsight, despite how good it looked maybe it’s best we didn’t get the festival center as that would have been a huge empty area (but it would atleast have a view so :/) The building definitely needs SOMETHING that could be easily switched out. I think a merchandise kiosk, activity area, and display section could look good still. Could even do a meet and greet of rare characters that switches out for the festivals. How do we not have a remy meet and greet for F&W yet. Have Remy and Emilie meet there for F&W and other characters would be perfect for the other festivals. Then during the regular park times, give us an actual Wall E, Baymax, etc meet and greet

mattpetoOct 13, 2025

I liked what they did with the space at the last few festivals, but that's a signficant letdown to keep it diet format.

PlummetOct 13, 2025

Based on what i saw, it’s seemingly back to regular. Hoping that eventually this “regularly is something a little more unique. Honestly goofy core was a fun use for the building. I would keep it being a nice indoor seating but perhaps split it up with some dividers and give a small merchandise kiosk, a display area, and an activity section that would all have a revolving theme. During the rest of the year, there would be a statue/display that fits Epcot. Maybe introduce a few cast members who could do a craft or something with kids. A small stage or character area would also go a nice way.

mattpetoOct 13, 2025

Does anyone if they did anything at Communicore Hall for Food and Wine? (It doesn't seem like it). Is it back to the generic Diet Communicore Hall?

wdwmagicAug 29, 2025

Yeah there is very little to actually do. It's installed by a landscaper sponsor, and seems this must be what they want to push.

No NameAug 29, 2025

This is quite literally the lamest playground I’ve ever seen.

JohnDAug 29, 2025

Currently, Grab & Goof which is part of Kid's Summer.

Spookie2010Aug 29, 2025

Anyone know what's currently being served in Communicore Hall? Last year, we had Macatizers and Festival Favorites. I know that, recently, it featured a Goofy Summer Kids Menu - Are they still serving that? Did the opening of the Food and Wine Festival change that?

TheMaxReboAug 29, 2025

Used and after 1 pm ticket today and was able to hit up 6 booths - France and America had long lines but the others were rather short - was expecting more being opening day. Our favorite booth was America, the seafood roll was really good and pretty substantial so though very fairly priced at $8.75. the pudding cake was really and I enjoyed the beer flight. We liked Spain a lot too - and very large portions there (though we were getting pretty full by that point). Also really like the Karaage at Japan. Korean BBQ Wings and Cider Flight at Brew-wings Lab were also hits.

V_L_RaptorAug 29, 2025

Welcome to tariff hell.

KDM31091Aug 28, 2025

Is it just me or is the merch particularly expensive this time around? Yes it’s Disney, yes it’s always been expensive, but $40 for a little wine cup is insane.