As we continue the countdown to Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, new details have been announced including all of the food booths for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which will be starting this summer — July 15 through November 20.
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What’s Happening:
- Walt Disney World has released details on all the new merchandise, food booths, activities, and more that can be done during this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
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- CORKCICLE will be the sponsor for the festival this year, and Guests can get an exclusive CORKCICLE premium beverage container at the Shimmering Sips Global Marketplace and four other locations.
- New merchandise will include event apparel, home décor, trading pins, and more.
- Entertainment offerings this year won’t have the Eat to the Beat concert series return just yet, as Guests will instead have Voices of Liberty, Mariachi Cobre, and Jammin’ Chefs return to the American Gardens Theatre along with America Gardens Bandstand, featuring local bands from across Central Florida.
- Activities this year include Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, where families can search World Showcase on a scavenger hunt, and Emile’s Fromage Montage, where Guests purchase five dishes from marketplaces, ending with a prize.
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- Global Marketplaces will be seeing the return of fan favorites and eight new locations joining including Tangierine Café, The Noodle Exchange, Lobster Landing, and more. Check out all the details on the marketplaces below.
- Note that some of the marketplaces will not be open with the festival on July 15, and instead will be opening on October 1, the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary.
Global Marketplaces:
- The Alps – Opening October 1
- Indulge in comforting Alpine cuisine, like warm Raclette Swiss cheese served with a baguette.
- Australia
- Embark on a culinary journey Down Under as you sample popular Australian dishes.
- Appleseed Orchard
- Celebrate autumn with delicious apple creations paired with ciders and beers.
- Belgium – Opening October 1
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with a fluffy Belgian waffle—or enjoy a savory beer-braised beef dish.
- Brazil – Opening October 1
- Dig into South American cuisine and culture with the Land of the Palms’ finest fare.
- Brew-Wing at the Epcot Experience – NEW!
- Explore an array of crowd-pleasing picks like chicken wings and flatbreads—along with assorted beers and ciders.
- Canada
- Discover delightful dishes, lagers and wines from the Great White North.
- China
- Please your palate with popular Chinese plates, mango bubble milk tea, draft beer and cocktails.
- The Donut Box
- Choose from an adventurous assortment of donuts, as well as refreshing beverages.
- Earth Eats hosted by Impossible™
- Delight in hearty plant-based fare featuring Impossible™ foods, as well as wine, chai tea or a chai tea cocktail.
- Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN
- Score a touchdown of flavor with hearty dishes that are sure to tackle the toughest appetite.
- France
- Fall in love with the classic cuisine of France—along with assorted wines or a slushy cocktail.
- Germany
- Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!
- Greece
- Opa! Savor traditional Greek dishes like spanakopita and lamb moussaka.
- Hawaiʻi
- Traverse the Pacific for tropical flavors and island favorites both savory and sweet.
- Hops & Barley
- Stay stateside for all-American craft beer, wines and the hottest tastes from coast-to-coast.
- India – Opening October 1
- Spice up your life with bold Indian cuisine, like Madras red curry and Korma chicken.
- Ireland – Opening October 1
- Enjoy favorites from the Emerald Isle, like Irish sausage and seafood pie—which pair wonderfully with Irish ale and mead honey wine.
- Italy
- Savor the simple elegance of cucina italiana, with some of the world’s best-loved food and wine.
- Japan
- Delight your appetite with sushi and other delish dishes, as well as libations from the Land of the Rising Sun.
- Kenya – NEW! Opening October 1
- Set off on a safari of flavor as you enjoy traditional Kenyan food and beer.
- Lobster Landing – NEW! Opening October 1
- Get a taste of New England as you indulge in luscious lobster creations.
- Mac & Eats – NEW! Opening October 1
- Discover macaroni-and-cheese combos your mom never imagined!
- Mexico
- Take your taste buds south of the border as you enjoy chilaquiles, tacos, Mexican craft beer and margaritas.
- The Noodle Exchange – NEW!
- Savor the flavors of the Far East served up in delicious noodle dishes.
- Refreshment Outpost
- Nibble like there’s no tomorrow—stop by for satisfying snacks and beverages to go.
- Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® Cheese
- Satisfy your craving for comfort foods—like chicken nuggets, poutine and soft-serve ice cream.
- Rotunda Bistro – NEW!
- Nosh on tasty cuisine featuring fresh seafood and produce in the American Adventure Pavilion.
- Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE®
- Get the brunch party started! Sample sweet treats and mimosas mixed with the perfect twist.
- Spain – Opening October 1
- Feast on flavorful Spanish foods—like paella, seafood salad and charcuterie—along with beer and wine.
- The Swanky Saucy Swine – NEW!
- Try out tantalizing pork dishes along with wine, beer or a cocktail.
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – NEW!
- Treat your senses to traditional Moroccan cuisine, like grilled kebabs and a falafel pita.
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