2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival | Sam’s Disney News

For 129 delicious days, you can sip, savor, shop and repeat across six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE! The festival kicks off today and continues through Nov. 19, offering new experiences for foodies and fun-loving families.

A passport for the palate, this iconic festival is a magical taste tour – one that whisks you off on a fun and flavorful journey. It’s a delicious celebration of the best in global food and drinks, along with living entertainment, family activities, and more. This year, the Disney culinary teams have dreamed up unique dishes as nearly one-third of the menu offerings are new.

New Sips, Fresh Bites at Global Marketplaces:

More than 25 festival food and wine marketplaces located throughout EPCOT celebrate the best in global food and drink. This year, the creative Disney culinary teams have dreamed up unique dishes as nearly one-third of the menu offerings are new. Here is a sampling of the many flavors

• Debuting this year is The Fry Basket featuring French fries presented with unique savory and sweet
  toppings including the Fry Flight which features three different flavors: Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries;
  Barbecued Bacon Fries with smoked aïoli; and Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans,
  toasted marshmallow cream and caramel whisky

• A guest favorite from years past, India returns with three brand-new items: Crispy Paneer with Mango Curry Ketchup, Potato and Pea Samosa with Coriander-Lime Cream, and Chicken Tikka Masala with
  Fennel-spiced Yogurt and Naan Bread
• The Belgium marketplace, opening at 8:30 a.m. daily, serves up Belgian Waffles topped with either
  Warm Chocolate Ganache or Berry Compote and Whipped Cream, as well as Chilled Mocha Coffee –
  perfect for those who want to get an early start on their epicurean journey
• 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
• Hops & Barley showcases the best of America with a new Chesapeake Crab Slider with Tangy Coleslaw
  and Cajun Remoulade, as well as Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
  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
  And, dozens more returning favorite dishes can be found throughout the Festival at the Germany,
  Spain, Canada, Australia, Greece, Japan, Brazil, Coastal Eats and Flavors From Fire
  Marketplaces – to name just a few!

Engaging Experiences Encourage Exploration
Guests can have even more fun exploring the festival by participating in interactive experiences (separate
purchase required):

• In Emile’s Fromage Montage, cheese lovers can take a walk on the tasty side to sample cheese
  dishes served in inventive ways. To participate, guests must purchase five different items from the list
  of qualifying dishes available at select Festival Marketplaces (found in the Festival Passport) and collect
  a special stamp from each location they visit. Then, guests can receive a special dessert served in a
  festival cup.

  

• Kids of all ages can embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure that’s très Magnifique in Remy’s
  Ratatouille Hide & Squeak. In this savory scavenger hunt, guests purchase a map and stickers from
  select Festival merchandise locations (while supplies last) and then explore EPCOT to find Remy
  statuettes to match their stickers to the map. Whether they choose to search for the ingredients or not,
  guests may then return their map to redemption locations in the park to receive a festival keepsake.

  

• New this year! From Sept. 29-Oct. 31 (or while supplies last), special Halloween fun for the whole family
  is available in Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit. With the purchase of a map and stickers, guests can search
  around EPCOT to look for hidden decorative pumpkins themed to Disney characters. Whether they
  choose to search for the pumpkins or not, guests may then return their map to redemption locations in
  the park to receive a small festival keepsake item

Sip, Savor, Repeat…and Shop!
This year, the festival merchandise team is serving up five new collections to savor. Guests can visit the Festival
Markets throughout EPCOT to shop for official event items, including:

• Event Logo Collection, with something for everyone, including commemorative apparel, accessories and adorable keepsakes

  

• Chef Mickey Mouse and Chef Minnie Mouse Collection, evoking nostalgia for longtime Disney fans with an assortment of tabletop and kitchen-themed items, an apron, and more
• Princess Tiana Collection, an array of kitchenware and apparel with New Orleans-inspired culinary flair, marks the beloved princess’ first exclusive festival specialty merchandise line.
• Chef Figment Collection, paying tribute to Figment’s love of all things purple – including beets – this fun new collection includes kitchen essentials, trading pins, and more.
• The Chef Remy Annual Passholder Collection features unique Remy-inspired merchandise, including apparel, trading pins, and collectible novelties.