Disney has announced that the 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will run from August 27 through November 21. The event spans 87 days, covering late summer, fall, and early holidays. Officials also previewed three returning dishes and confirmed the return of popular activities.
Disney confirmed on April 28 that the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will take place from August 27 to November 21, 2026. This 87-day event mirrors the structure of the 2025 festival, which ran from August 28 to November 22. The festival, held annually since 1996, draws the largest crowds of any Disney park event, with optimal visiting conditions in late October and early November due to cooler weather and fuller marketplace availability. Disney noted that some global marketplaces will open in phases, with full menus to be released later via a Foodie Guide. Among the highlights, three dishes are returning: Street Corn-style Dumplings from the Gyozas of the Galaxy marketplace, featuring chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa verde, street corn salad, cotija, lime crema, and cilantro; Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with sweet-and-sour vegetables and coconut-chile sauce at the Australia marketplace; and Kirschwasser Torte with cherry-brandy buttercream, fondant, sugared almonds, and cherry compote at The Alps. Returning activities include Emile’s Fromage Montage, where guests collect stamps for cheese-focused dishes in their festival passport for a prize. Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt lets visitors find Remy across World Showcase using a map and stickers. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series will perform at America Gardens Theatre, included with park admission on a first-come, first-served basis, with dining packages for reserved seating to be available later.
