Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World is a great way to experience international cuisine, music, and family fun, Disney-style!

Have you been to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World? It’s been on my bucket list of things I wanted to do at Disney for a while now, and I finally got to cross it off my list in 2017!

Epcot Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World

In 2017, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival runs from August 31 through November 13, and is celebrating 35 years of Epcot with over 35 marketplaces to explore!

The Marketplaces at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Each marketplace is basically a themed kiosk where you can purchase food and beverages. Most marketplaces feature global cuisines; however, there are also kiosks with other themes, such as Flavors from Fire, Active Eats, Farm Fresh, and The Cheese Studio, to name just a few. 

Flavors from Fire in Future World West

Because I loved everything I had from the Flavors from Fire, I had to share this kiosk with you!

Flavors from Fire (In Future World West)

Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onion and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue (Flavors from Fire in Future World West)

Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake (Flavors from Fire in Future World West)

Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds (Flavors from Fire in Future World West)

Music and Other Stuff to Do at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival

The fun goes well beyond the food and drink though! Their “Eat to the Beat Concert Series” takes place nightly at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8pm in the America Gardens Theatre. And it features some pretty great artists like 10,000 Maniacs, Kenny G, and Boyz II Men! There are book signings and meet and greets with celebrated authors and other industry personalities, culinary demonstrations by renowned gourmet chefs, and beverage seminars.

Stuff for Kids to Do at Epcot Food and Wine Festival

There’s also fun for the kiddos! There are Kidcot Fun Stops around the World Showcase, as well as a savory scavenger hunt called “Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak”. Additionally, one of my personal favorites is the Light Lab for the cool ambiance (plus it’s air-conditioned in there!).

Ambiance Inside the Light Lab

The Glownut Donut, Available in the Light Lab

Favorite Dishes from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival

I didn’t taste everything available, but I tasted at least one thing from every kiosk. My top ten dishes (if I absolutely have to choose favorites) are as follows:

1. Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce (The Cheese Studio in Future World West)
2. Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Puree, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms (The Wine & Dine Studio in Future World West)
3. Brazilian Cheese Bread (Brazil, between Morocco Pavilion and France Pavilion)
4. Savory Caramelized Onion and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Tart with Cold Arugula Salad and Aged Balsamic (The Cheese Studio in Future World West)
5. Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup served with a Pretzel Roll (Canada Pavilion)
6. Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette (Spain, between Germany Pavilion and Italy Pavilion)
7. Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (Spain, between Germany Pavilion and Italy Pavilion)
8. Crispy Chicken with Griddled Cornbread and Red Eye Gravy (Farm Fresh in the Showcase Plaza)
9. Warm Goat Cheese Pudding with Spinach (France Pavilion)
10. Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (Africa Outpost)

And now for the best part…the food pictures! This is just a sampling of what’s available at the Festival…

Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce – This delicious dish reminded me of the home-cooked meals my mom made when I was a kid! (The Cheese Studio in Future World West)

Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Puree, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms – Because does it get any better than perfectly seared scallops?! (The Wine & Dine Studio in Future World West)

Savory Caramelized Onion and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Tart with Cold Arugula Salad and Aged Balsamic (The Cheese Studio in Future World West)

Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette – And this one is a great keto option! (Spain, between Germany Pavilion and Italy Pavilion)

Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake, and Tortilla Streusel (Active Eats in Future World West)

Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (Spain, between Germany Pavilion and Italy Pavilion)

Crispy Chicken with Griddled Cornbread and Red Eye Gravy – Because that fried chicken is amazing! (Farm Fresh in the Showcase Plaza) 

Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (Africa Outpost)

Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice (India, near China Pavilion)

Seared Shrimp and Scallop Cake with Cold Noodle Salad (Thailand, in the Showcase Plaza)

Pistachio Cardamom Bundt Cake with Chocolate-Coconut Mousse – If you like pistachio desserts, you’ll love this moist-crumbed cake! (India, near China Pavilion)

Pulled Duck Confit with Cannellini Bean Ragout and Zinfandel Reduction (The Wine & Dine Studio in Future World West)

Zesty Cheeseburger and Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Handwich – When you need carbs on carbs, lol! (Epcot Legacy Showplace in the Odyssey Center)

Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice (Thailand, in the Showcase Plaza)

Sweet Olive Oil Cake with Powdered Sugar and Lemon Curd (Spain, between Germany Pavilion and Italy Pavilion)

More Disney Festivals and Fun:

• Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World
• Disney Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Epcot International Festival of the Arts
• Read more about the Food and Wine Festival on the Walt Disney World website

Disclosure: I visited Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney as a guest of Disney; as always, opinions stated are my own.