Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Overview

The 17^th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival starts on September 28^th and runs daily through November 12, 2012. There is something for everyone, including a chance to sample dishes from almost 30 countries and areas that are not usually featured at Epcot. Park admission is required and most food samples and many special events cost extra. World Showcase is lined with kiosks which offer sample sizes of signature dishes from each country. World famous chefs will share some of their secrets. Wines from around the world are also featured for those 21 and older.

Start your adventure off at the Festival Welcome Center. There you can pick up a Marketplace Discovery Passport, which will help you to make sure that you don’t miss anything. From there, plan your day. It is an event that you will want to return to every year.

The popular Eat to the Beat concert Series returns in 2012. It’s a great way to end your day. Other events include Party for the Senses, wine seminars, chances to dine with celebrity chefs and culinary demonstrations. Reservations are required for many of the special events, call 407-WDW-FEST (407-939-3378) as soon as possible because spaces fill up quickly.

Epcot Food and Wine Guide

Overview

International Marketplaces and Menus

Downloadable Checklist

Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule

Special Festival Experiences

Premium Events and Experiences

Sweet Events and Experiences

Festival Welcome Center