Big changes are coming to EPCOT just in time for Christmas, and Disney World has finally revealed what visitors can expect.
The resort has released the full menus for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, confirming new dining locations, seasonal desserts, and several additions to its international food offerings.
The celebration begins November 27 and runs through December 30, bringing a fresh lineup of dishes to World Showcase and other areas of EPCOT.
While returning favorites will still be available, this year’s festival is introducing some exciting changes that could make it worth exploring a few unfamiliar locations.
Two New Holiday Kitchens Are Coming to EPCOT
One of the biggest announcements involves two new Holiday Kitchens joining the festival.
Season’s Eatings will open in CommuniCore Plaza, serving dishes that combine traditional holiday flavors with more adventurous ingredients.
The menu includes Reuben Croquettes filled with pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, along with the Holly Jolly Bánh Mì.
That sandwich features smoked turkey, cranberry-Chambord mayonnaise, pickled vegetables, cucumbers, Fresno chilis, and cilantro.
For dessert, visitors can order a cranberry-almond frangipane bar.
The second addition is Diwali Holiday Kitchen, located along the walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion.
Its menu features pani puri, chicken biryani, a traditional thandai milkshake, and a mango mousse cup.
These additions expand the festival’s international selections while giving visitors more options beyond familiar Christmas foods.
The announcement comes as EPCOT prepares to transition away from its 2026 International Food & Wine Festival, which ends November 21.
Disney Introduces New Christmas Treats
Visitors with a sweet tooth will have plenty to explore this year.
At Sunshine Seasons, Disney is introducing a Mickey-shaped caramel-gingerbread macaron and a snickerdoodle milkshake topped with a cookie and miniature Bundt cake.
Connections Café will offer a wreath matcha mochi doughnut, while Holiday Hearth Desserts will introduce peppermint bark, a hot chocolate mousse cup, and chocolate Mickey and Minnie treats.
Another new dessert is arriving at the Funnel Cake stand in the American Adventure pavilion.
The hot cocoa funnel cake comes topped with chocolate-chocolate chip ice cream, marshmallow whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and chocolate sauce.
Visitors can also try the new Prototype Cookie at CommuniCore Hall, featuring caramel blondie, peanut butter buttercream, TWIX pieces, and shortbread.
The festival’s expanded dessert selection arrives alongside other seasonal EPCOT dining experiences, including a special Figment treat available to eligible Annual Passholders.
World Showcase Is Getting a Menu Makeover
Several returning Holiday Kitchens are introducing new dishes.
Mexico’s Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen will serve a new pork carnitas empanada and Taco Nochebuena featuring barbacoa beef.
Germany is adding a Christmas Market Bratwurst served on a pretzel roll, while Italy will offer cheese tortellini carbonara and potato croquettes.
Japan is introducing miso ramen and a strawberry-chocolate dessert bun.
France will serve truffled chicken with mushrooms and a salmon burger on house-made brioche.
However, not everything is changing.
Visitors can still enjoy Germany’s cheese fondue, America’s traditional turkey dinner, and Canada’s beef bourguignon.
These returning favorites are part of what makes EPCOT’s holiday festival appealing to repeat visitors.
More Seasonal Drinks Are on the Way
Disney has also confirmed four new specialty lattes at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company locations throughout EPCOT.
The selections include Mallow Drop, Sugar Sleigh Bells, Candy Cane, and Berry Merry Snowball lattes.
Additional beverages include a jelly doughnut milkshake, a chocolate-covered cherry shake, and a frozen merry punch.
These offerings join the resort’s broader 2026 holiday coffee and beverage lineup.
Visitors can also expect new seasonal cocktails, beer selections, and hard ciders throughout the festival.
November 27 Brings More Than New Food
The food announcements are only part of EPCOT’s Christmas celebration.
The festival also features international holiday entertainment, seasonal storytelling, and the Candlelight Processional.
However, visitors should pay close attention to the calendar.
As previously reported, EPCOT’s Christmas festival starts after Thanksgiving, meaning visitors arriving earlier in the week won’t have access to the new Holiday Kitchens.
Disney has also made adjustments to EPCOT’s holiday operating schedule, making it important to plan dining and entertainment carefully.
For Annual Passholders, the celebration includes an additional incentive: a special Figment collectible cup and dessert.
With new Holiday Kitchens, expanded menus, and returning Christmas traditions, EPCOT’s 2026 festival is shaping up to offer visitors plenty of reasons to return.
The biggest challenge may be deciding which new dishes deserve a spot on the must-try list.
