Photo by Matt Stroshane, Courtesy of Disney

From September 14-November 14, 2016, delight your taste buds at the 21st Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Presented by Chase. With almost 30 marketplaces featuring international food and beverages, culinary demonstrations, wine seminars, signature dining experiences and more, Epcot has become a foodie destination each fall.

International Marketplaces

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With over 30 international marketplaces, located in both the World Showcase and Future World, there is a tantalizing variety of food to nosh on. 2015 featured the following marketplaces:

Africa
American Adventure Coffee Cart
Australia
Belgium
Block & Hans
Brazil
Brewers Collection
Canada
Cheese Studio —New
Chew Lab — New
China
Craft Beers
Desserts & Champagne
Dominican Republic
Farm Fresh
Fife & Drum Tavern
France
Germany
Greece
Hawaii
Hops & Barley
Intermissions Café
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Morocco
New Zealand
Odyssey Coffee Cart
Patagonia
Refreshment Port
Refreshment Cool Post
Scotland
Showcase Coffee Cart
South Korea
Sustainable Chew — New
Test Track Coffee Cart
Wine Studio — New

For more on the menus and offerings, click on this link.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series

The Eat to the Beat concert series is located at the American Gardens Theater at the American Adventure Pavilion. The showtimes are 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m and are included with the cost of admission to Epcot. Check back for dates and bands. Last year’s lineup is listed below.

Smash Mouth, Photo Courtesy of Disney

September

David Cook – September 25-27, 2015
Wilson Phillips – September 28-29, 2015
Christopher Cross – September 30-October 1, 2015

October

Starship – October 2-4, 2015
Smash Mouth – October 5-7, 2015
The Pointer Sisters – October 8-9, 2015
38 Special – October 10-11, 2015
Rick Springfield – October 12-13, 2015
Sugar Ray – October 14-16, 2015
The S.O.S. Band – October 17-18, 2015
Air Supply – October 19-21, 2015
Fuel – October 22-23, 2015
Tiffany (NEW!) – October 24-25, 2015
Dennis DeYoung – October 26-28, 2015
Jo Dee Messina – October 29-30, 2015
Everclear (NEW!) – October 31-November 1, 2015

November

Boyz II Men – November 2-4, 2015
Sister Hazel – November 5-6, 2015
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – November 7-9, 2015
Hanson – November 10-12, 2015
Maxi Priest (NEW!) – November 13-14, 2015
Chaka Khan (NEW!) – November 15-16, 2015

Seminars and Demonstrations

Culinary Demonstrations

The culinary demonstrations offer Guests the opportunity to learn some tips of the trade as they observe chefs preparing a dish. This 45 minute demonstration includes a taste test. For a complete listing of chefs and dishes, please click here.

Offered daily at 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 pm at the Festival Welcome Center, Chefs’ Showcase.

Cost is $15 per person. Admission to Epcot is required.

Wine and Beverage Seminars

Have you wondered what techniques go into crafting the finest wines? Do you have a favorite beverage that you’ve been curious about how it’s made? This is your chance to find out. For the complete schedule please click here.

Offered daily at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00pm at the Festival Welcome Center, Vineyard Stage.

Cost is $15 per person. Admission to Epcot is required. Guests must be 21 to consume alcohol.

Mixology Seminars

We all have our favorite cocktail; but what goes into crafting these delicious delights? Find out at the Mixology Seminars. Featuring a mix of favorites with a few unknowns, you too can learn how to dazzle your friends. Click here for the schedule.

Offered daily at 6:00pm at the Festival Welcome Center, Vineyard Stage.

Cost is $15 per person. Admission to Epcot is required. Guests must be 21 to consume alcohol.

Cheese Seminars

Seven seminars, featuring cheese from around the world, will be offered on Saturdays. Paired with wine, beer and other beverages, Guests will learn all about cheese from world-class experts. For the complete schedule click here.

Offered on Saturdays at 10 to 11:30 am, at the Festival Welcome Center, Chefs’ Showcase.

Cost is $79 per person. Admission to Epcot is required. Alcohol will only be available to those 21 and older.

Beverage Boot Camp

Offered on select Sundays, this 2 hour demonstration immerses Guests into the world of all-things-libations. Learn from experts on the fine nuances of the beverages in which they specialize. For the complete list of seminars, click here.

Offered on Sundays from 1 to 3 pm at the Epcot, East Hall at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion.

Cost is $119 per person. Admission to Epcot is required. Alcohol will only be available to those 21 and older.

What’s Cookin’ With

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Located at the Festival Center, Chef’s Showcase, the What’s Cookin’ With series offers Guests the opportunity to dine on the celebrity chef’s favorite dish and learn more about their favorite dish. A brunch, this event takes place on Fridays and Sundays from 10am-12pm.

Last year’s celebrity chefs included:

October 2 – Amanda Freitag
October 4 – Bryan Voltaggio
October 9 –Andrew Zimmern
October 10 – Jamie Deen
October 11 – Carla Hall
October 16 – Gale Gand
October 18 – Cat Cora
October 23 – Allan Susser
October 25 – John Ash
October 30 – Robert Irvine
November 1 – Erika Davis
November 6 – Buddy Valastro
November 8 – David Guas
November 13 – TBD
November 15 – Sarah Fioroni

Cost is $129 per person. Admission to Epcot is required.

Booking begins July 30th and can be made via phone (407) 939-3378 or online.

Dining Events

Food and Beverage Dining Pairings

Back for 2015, the food and beverage pairings offer Guests a meal that will delight the taste buds! Please note that gratuity is included in the pricing below, tax is not. Alcohol will only be served to those 21 and older. Please click here for more information.

Italian Food, Wine and Beer Pairing
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30pm
Cost is $88 per Guest

Italian Regional Food and Wine Pairing Luncheon
Tutto Gusto at Tutto Italia Ristorante
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00 – 2:30pm
Cost is $94 per Guest

Italian Food and Wine Pairing
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Thursdays from 1:30-3:30pm
Cost is $83 per Guest

Tokyo Pairing
Tokyo Dining
Thursdays from 4:30-6:00pm
Cost is $100 per Guest

Mediterranean Food and Wine Pairing
Spice Road Table
Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00pm
Cost is $58 per Guest

Moroccan Food and Wine Pairing
Restaurant Marrakesh
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Cost is $55 per Guest

Mexican Tequila Lunch
La Hacienda de San Angel
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00-1:30pm
Cost is $85 per Guest

The Hibachi Experience
Teppan Edo, Nihonbashi Dining Room
September 29, October 6, 13, 20 and 27, November 3 and 10
4:30-6:30 PM
$150 per Guest

Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining

Hollywood Brown Derby – Photo by Scott Miller / Disney

Featuring the best that Walt Disney World Resort has to offer. With close to 20 participating restaurants, these events are tailor-made by the chefs, with special wines paired by a select winery. Those participating include:

Flying Fish Cafe
ESPN Club
Fulton’s Crab House
The BOATHOUSE
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Jiko – The Cooking Place
Trattoria al Forno
California Grill
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Contemporary Catering Chef’s Table
The Wave … of American Flavors
Portobello Country Italian Trattoria
Artist Point – Special Farm-to-Fork Showcase
Narcoosee’s
The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe

Costs range from $90 to $249 per Guest, gratuity included, tax not included. For the complete listing, including pricing, location, dates and times, please click here.

Parties

Rockin’ Burger Block Party

Our favorite “The Chew” personalities hosted a Rockin’ Burger Block Party on October 8th. The specialty served? Well, burgers and sliders of course! Dance the night away as you nosh on food and drinks inspired by musicians.

There are 3 separate pricing levels. General Admission and Reserved Seating – which gets you a table on the main floor and a specialty cocktail, and Nosh Pit Seating – which includes a private reserved table, premium bar, a specialty cocktail and more.

Dates: September 25, October 8 (hosted by “The Chew”) and November 6, from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Located at the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion.

Cost:

General Admission: $99 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Epcot admission required.
Reserved Seating: $119 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Epcot admission required.
Nosh Pit Seating: $199 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Epcot admission required.

Party for the Senses

Chefs from Disney and restaurant celebs from across the country serve up their finest creations during the Party for the Senses grand tasting experiences during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Each event, held at the park’s World Showplace pavilion in Future World, promises an evening of exotic taste treats; wines, beers and other beverages from around the world; plus breathtaking entertainment. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

With 50 food and beverage stops, the Party for the Senses will immerse you in a culinary adventure like no other. While Guests sample cuisine from around the world, they will be entertained by acrobatic feats and talented performers.

Offered on October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 7 to 9:30 pm at the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion.