EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival

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Food & DrinkOrlando
DatesDates TBA · Usually SummerCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkWhat sets the festival apart is its World
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival in Orlando

The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is Walt Disney World's flagship culinary event, held at the EPCOT theme park in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. Since debuting in 1996, it has grown from a one-weekend wine tasting into a months-long celebration stretching from mid-summer through mid-November, filling the park's World Showcase promenade with global food marketplaces, cooking demonstrations, and concerts.

Its scale, repeat visitation, and distinct culinary programming make it Eventisimus-relevant.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets the festival apart is its World Showcase setting: dozens of open-air marketplace kiosks representing countries and regions circle the lagoon, each serving small plates and drinks matched to that culture's cuisine, from Belgian waffles to Moroccan lamb

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival was conceived by former EPCOT vice president George Kalogridis and first held over thirty days in 1996 with appearances by chefs including Norman Van Aken and Jean-Louis Palladin

03

The city starts moving

Decades later it still pairs hands-on cooking demonstrations, wine and beer seminars, and book signings with the long-running Eat to the Beat concert series, drawing repeat visitors who plan entire trips around the rotating marketplace menus

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival grew out of a single-weekend wine tasting event at EPCOT and continues the park's founding ethos of celebrating world cultures through food

Water and renewal

Living ritual

echoing the permanent World Showcase pavilions built with input from each represented country's tourism and business representatives

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Summer

Getting around

Disney transport or rideshare planning matters.

What to wear

Casual theme-park wear suited to Central Florida's summer and fall heat and humidity: lightweight, breathable clothing, comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, a hat, and sunglasses; a light...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Lake Buena Vista

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map28.37 N, 81.55 WOpen in Google Maps

Orlando, FL

TransportDisney transport or rideshare planning matters.
Stay areaLake Buena Vista

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Orlando via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Orlando, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearCasual theme-park wear suited to Central Florida's summer and fall heat and humidity: lightweight, breathable clothing, comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, a hat, and sunglasses; a light rain jacket is useful during the region's frequent late-summer afternoon showers.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival?

EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is listed for Multiple months · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Orlando, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Orlando, FL

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Summer
Source statusOfficial source linked
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