Epcot World Showcase at Epcot®

Updated July 19, 2023

The Walt Disney World puts up an all-time favorite event every year! The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival allows guests to take a grand tour around the world by sampling food and drinks from many different countries and regions that are called Global Marketplaces. The festival officially starts on July 27 and ends on November 18, 2023! Guests are invited to visit all 6 continents or “Global Marketplaces” to try their delicious menu items. Each marketplace sets up a special spot for the event and offer small-size food items that represent that region and can be paired with their corresponding beer, wine or sparkling beverage. Pairings are encouraged but feel free to indulge in whatever catches your eye. Global marketplaces open 11:00 AM to park close, unless otherwise noted.

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Global Marketplace Cuisines include:

African American Asian Bakery British Chinese French German Greek

Irish Italian Japanese Latin Moroccan Norwegian Polynesian Seafood Sushi

Click here to view their festival menus.

More Event Details:

• A theme park reservation and valid EPCOT admission is required.
• Admission to the festival is included with park admission, but guests must purchase the food and drink separately
• Availability may be limited for some food and beverage offerings.
• Guests must be 21 and older for all alcoholic beverages.
• Global marketplaces and all menu items are subject to closure or change without notice.
• Peak times are October and November, with longer lines on weekends.

Fun for the Kids:

This may seem like an event that would only please the adults but EPCOT isn’t just a fun affair for the grown-ups, the park also has several activities and exciting rides for kids of all ages.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – New! This 4D attraction opens August 1st, and is based on the Disney and Pixar Film Ratatouille. Kids of all ages and of any height are welcomed.

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak This charming activity sends kids on a scavenger hunt, looking for statuettes of Remy all over the World Showcase. Purchase your map and stickers from Port of Entry, Creations Shop or World Traveler at International Gateway. Once kids find all Remys, bring the map to a Disney Trader or World Traveler at International Gateway for your Festival Keepsake.