The 2023 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is going on through November 18th at Walt Disney World! Pack your Festival Passport and prep your palette because we’re exploring a thrilling lineup of festival merchandise, entertainment, and innovative eats (like the Pickle Milkshake!) you won’t want to miss. And to mark the occasion, we’re in the park today to share some festival hits and must-dos.
Can’t-Miss Culinary Creations
Over at our Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey — you’ll want to snag the all-new non-alcoholic Pickle Milkshake. Only our motley Muppet crew’s mayhem could whip up something delightfully original! Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey also features two plant-based options, the IMPOSSIBLE Buffalo Chicken Tenders, and the Buffalo Brussels Sprouts. Plant-based offerings at other Global Marketplaces include the Falafel Pita at Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina, the IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with wasabi cream and spicy Asian slaw at Flavors from Fire and the Guava Cake at Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE. And as you may have seen in our special Festival Foodie Guide for this year’s EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, there’s plenty to enjoy.
Did you know that there are more than 25 Global Marketplaces, along with four brand-new locations? At the four new Global Marketplaces, you can delight in savory bites at Char & Chop, pair wine with artisanal cheeses at Wine & Wedge, or snack on champagne and seafood at Bubbles & Brine. Plus, satisfy your sweet tooth at Swirled Showcase, featuring soft-serve ice cream and refreshing sips like the Frozen Apple Pie. All four new Global Marketplaces will open on Sept 22.
But our journey is just beginning, so let’s keep exploring more festival fun!
A Must-Do Muppet Takeover
Remember that Pickle Milkshake? Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker, from Muppet Labs have been hard at work bringing whimsy your way. Their creatively chaotic handiwork is up for taste-testing at Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey! Sample a variety of wings, like the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings, or enjoy various beers and ciders. And while you’re there, try the Frozen Fusion featuring Twinings Pomegranate and Raspberry Herbal Tea infused with orange ice cream molecules.
This Muppet makeover to our iconic Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey, a staple for the last several years at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE, is sure to meep expectations. And after a day of snacking and sipping, you can enjoy a selection of other experiences on a full stomach.
Fun Festival Merchandise
Pin collectors, Figment fans and Annual Passholders can browse four collections of all-new festival merchandise! Shop the classic Festival Event Logo Collection featuring a Spaceship Earth-inspired Loungefly Backpack and CORKCICLE stemless wine cup, the Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Picnic Collection with contributions by Dooney & Bourke, the home-inspired Disney “Encanto” Collection, or the Figment Annual Passholder Collection. No matter your taste, there’s something for every member of your crew.
Live Music and Local Talent
Our Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare returns with a star-studded lineup of live music! Enjoy local bands and well-known acts from July 27 – Nov. 13, featuring the talent of Funkafied, Phillip Phillips, Boyz II Men, Sugar Ray and so many more.
You’ll have three showtimes each night to catch the performance: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM. Get to the America Gardens Theatre at the American Adventure Pavilion early to stake out a spot, or guarantee your seating with the Eat to the Beat Dining Package. With this package, Festivalgoers can feast on fine dining at one of our participating restaurants before enjoying the show. Take note – this offering is only available Fridays through Mondays. Tuesdays through Thursdays, you can jam with our local acts!
Super Scavenger Hunts
Looking for more fun for the whole family? Try one of our two festival-inspired scavenger hunts — or a third to celebrate the upcoming spooky season! Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak takes you on a savory scavenger hunt around the World Showcase to find hidden statuettes of Remy; and with Emile’s Fromage Montage, sample tasty cheeses from across the globe while collecting stamps on your Festival Passport. Lastly, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit sends you through the park on the lookout for hidden decorative pumpkins themed to Disney characters.
Once you’ve had your fun, each of these scavenger hunts ends with a unique surprise! Check your Festival Passport for details on where to purchase your maps or game boards to kick off these adventures — and where to redeem them for your prize. Do take note that Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit runs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 31, while the other two experiences are available from July 27 while supplies last.
What are you most excited for at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE? We can’t wait for another season of foodie adventures and flavorful fun. The festival runs from July 27 to Nov. 18, 2023, and we can’t wait to see you there. Let us know if you’ll be attending, and stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more Festival news and updates!
