[REVISION HISTORY]

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026

Updated 6 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-08-27 01:09 UTC → 2026-08-28 13:35 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, marking its 30th anniversary, is ~~scheduled to run~~ officially underway, running from August 27 through November 21. To celebrate the milestone, 30 returning or reimagined ~~items will be~~ items—such as the Dumplings Trio from the China marketplace—are identifiable by a special icon in the official Foodie Guide. In preparation for the event, Walt Disney World ~~has~~ installed new dining surfaces throughout the World ~~Showcase area to address guest needs. Small~~ Showcase, including small shelves ~~have been attached to~~ on railings near the Mexico, Germany, and Odyssey ~~pavilions to provide alternatives to using trash cans~~ pavilions, as ~~makeshift tables.~~ well as high-top tables to accommodate expected crowds. This follows the introduction of new solar-powered trash cans with curved ~~designs that are less conducive~~ designs. The festival has expanded to ~~holding~~ include 38 unique food locations and ~~drinks. Additionally, high-top tables have been observed around the World Showcase to accommodate expected crowds.~~ 96 total items. While ~~the festival officially begins on August 27, the full lineup of~~ many Global Marketplaces will not be available immediately. The festival will offer over 130 food and drink choices across 43 locations, including 26 booths, with featured items such as Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese, Belgian Waffles, and Pão de Queijo. Several key offerings are ~~scheduled to debut later in the season:~~ open, several booths follow a staggered opening schedule. ‘Festival Favorites’ on begins September 9, and ‘The ~~Wedge’~~ Wedge’—an interactive cheese-themed exhibit hosted by Dairy Does More at CommuniCore ~~Hall on~~ Hall—runs from September ~~18, and the~~ 18 through November 8. Other marketplaces, such as ‘Coastal Eats,’ ‘Earth Eats,’ ‘India,’ and ‘The Alps’ marketplaces on October 2. On opening day, guests can access various locations within the World Showcase, including pavilions for Australia, Mexico, China, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, Greece, Belgium, Brazil, France, and Canada, alongside Alps,’ are scheduled to debut in October. Beyond dining, the ~~Refreshment Outpost and Tangierine Café. The~~ festival ~~also~~ features a the refreshed ‘Eat to the Beat’ concert series, with performers including a Motown tribute show and the band Hanson. New seasonal merchandise is also available, including apparel, kitchen utensils, and items inspired by Pixar’s Luca. Guests can access various pavilions across the World Showcase, alongside standalone locations like the Brew-Wing ~~Lab,~~ Lab and ~~new seasonal merchandise.~~ Gyozas of the Galaxy.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.