A fan-favorite experience will soon return to the Walt Disney World Resort, and along with it comes a number of new offerings for 2025, including an exciting Marvel-themed addition.
Known as the “Festival park” due to its many number of events throughout the year, arguably EPCOT’s most popular festival commences later this month, bringing even more cultural tastes to the Central Florida resort. Whether it’s the changing of long-standing pavilions or the addition of new food and beverage stands, EPCOT’s World Showcase is an ever-evolving part of Disney World’s second theme park.
The most recent big change to hit EPCOT was the opening of Test Track 3.0 on July 22, 2025. After being closed for over a year, the beloved–and speedy–EPCOT attraction began welcoming guests back into vehicles, this time sponsored by General Motors and inspired by the original World of Motion.
Next for EPCOT is the launch of the 2025 International Food & Wine Festival, which will expand Marvel-themed offerings across the park.
The 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Starts Soon
The 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will bring a global feast to Walt Disney World from August 28 through November 22, transforming the park into a culinary playground for nearly three months. Included with EPCOT admission, the event will feature more than 35 “Global Marketplaces” offering everything from plant-based bites to kid-friendly favorites.
Guests can take part in returning staples like Emile’s Fromage Montage, a cheese-inspired food stroll with a sweet reward at the end, or must-try dishes range from the beloved Lump Crab Cake at Coastal Eats to Japan’s Osakana Karaage and the decadent Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae at Milled & Mulled.
Alongside the food, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series will light up the America Gardens Theatre nightly through November 17, with performances at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Guests can also browse exclusive festival merchandise, use handy gift card wristlets for seamless snacking, and—depending on availability—book special events like culinary demonstrations or beverage seminars. With its mix of returning favorites, new flavors, and live entertainment, the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is set to be a must-visit for Disney fans and food lovers alike.
For the full lowdown on all things Food & Wine, take a look at Disney Dining’s guide here.
But that’s not all. While many favorites are returning, Disney has confirmed it is expanding its Guardians of the Galaxy offering at EPCOT theme park, with new offerings such as “Gyozas of the Galaxy,” a space-themed booth opening September 28 near the Creations Shop.
Per the official Food & Wine website, the food items at Gyozas of the Galaxy include:
Buffalo-style Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with buffalo sauce, celery root purée, blue cheese cream, crumbled blue cheese, shaved carrot, and micro celery (New)
French Onion Soup-style Dumplings: Pork and beef soup dumplings with caramelized onions, sherry-beef broth, onion and Gruyère soubise, parmesan cracker, and micro chives (New)
Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa verde, street corn salad, cotija cheese, lime crema, and cilantro (New)
Beverages include a Pineapple Colada and a Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris.
This will be the first time a Guardians of the Galaxy-themed food stand will be part of the International Food & Wine Festival. The offering will see the beloved Marvel characters expand beyond the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster into EPCOT park, showing, once again, that Intellectual Properties will always be a part of the next generation of Disney World.
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