OK, the signs for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival are all over the place. The Festival Marketplaces (a.k.a. food booths) are scattered all over the parks. It’s hard to miss the Food and Wine Festival happening in Disney World right now. But did you know that there’s more than just food (and wine) at this seasonal EPCOT event? There’s also exclusive entertainment, including live music, scavenger hunts, and even character meet-and-greets!

Once you get yourself a nice bowl of cheddar cheese soup (shoutout to the Canada Pavilion!), go relax and catch some live entertainment. We’ve got all the details about the 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival entertainment, so come with us!

 

Eat to the Beat Concerts

Let’s start with one of the most POPULAR live entertainment offerings at the Food and Wine Festival: the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Throughout the Festival, popular bands (including some BIG names) take the stage at the American Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure Pavilion for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

These concerts are free (!!) with EPCOT admission, and typically take place three times per evening — at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM. You can catch iconic bands and artists on Fridays through Mondays, and local bands perform Tuesday through Thursday evenings. 

If you want to guarantee your spot at the show, you can purchase an Eat to the Beat Dining Package as an optional add-on. The dining package entitles you to breakfast, lunch, or dinner at select EPCOT restaurants and includes same-day reserved seating at the Eat to the Beat Concert that evening.

 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt 

Looking for something to do as you eat your way around the World Showcase? Check out Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt!

This is a simple little scavenger hunt where you’ll search for Remy statuettes hidden all around the park. 

If you want to play along, you’ll purchase a map for $11.99 to keep track of Remy. Once you spot him, add a sticker to the coordinating location on the map!

Maps can be purchased at Creations Shop, Disney Traders, or Festival Merchandise kiosks.

Finally, once you’ve completed your map, you can collect a BONUS prize at select EPCOT gift shops, like Disney Traders, Gateway Gifts, Creations Shop, or World Traveler! Each year, the prize is something new — and we’re loving this year’s!

The prizes are Disney-themed bento boxes, each featuring a different character! The yellow box features Mickey, the red features Minnie, the blue features Donald, and the purple features Remy. They are so adorable!

You can only choose ONE of the four boxes as your prize. They’re all so cute, so it’s going to be a tough choice!

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

Speaking of scavenger hunts, there’s ANOTHER one happening in EPCOT called Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit. This one will start on September 2nd and will be available for a limited time. Make sure to mark your calendars, as this one has been a fun play in the past!

In this version, you’re searching for hidden pumpkins inspired by Disney characters!

The price to participate is the same as the Ratatouille-themed scavenger hunt — $11.99.

CommuniCore Hall and Plaza

Every once in a while, CommuniCore Hall gets a little makeover for the seasonal EPCOT festivals and events. As of right now, CommuniCore Hall has been acting as GoofyCore Hall for Cool Kid Summer. But on September 1st, Cool Kid Summer will end, and the fate of CommuniCore Hall remains a mystery!

Though we await more information on exactly how CommuniCore Hall and Plaza will be utilized during this year’s Festival, we do know that inside the Hall, there is space for a demonstration kitchen, a mixology bar, and exhibition and gallery space. We’ll keep you posted right here on all the CommuniCore happenings at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival!

Chef Daisy

That’s right. There’s MORE. Over in the World Showcase, look out for Chef Daisy Duck, who often makes appearances near the International Gateway (between the United Kingdom and France pavilions) in her special Food & Wine Festival outfit!

Check the My Disney Experience app to see if Daisy is greeting guests in EPCOT while you’re there.

Living with the Land’s Food and Wine Festival Ride Overlay

Make sure to visit the Living with the Land ride during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. Why? This attraction gets a NEW LOOK for the season!

Living with the Land produces REAL fruits and vegetables, and you can see some of the REAL ingredients that have been used for dishes at the various food booths this year and throughout Disney World.

Food and Wine Festival-themed Nighttime Lighting at Spaceship Earth

Finally, make sure to stick around until the sun goes down in EPCOT! Spaceship Earth in World Celebration gets a special look for the Festival!

We love to listen to this musical light show! In the past, the show has featured two Disney songs. One was music from Beauty and the Beast — specifically, inspired by the song, “Be Our Guest”, the other was “You’re a Star” from Disney’s Wish.

This year, Disney is running it back with the same two songs, and you won’t want to miss them! The show begins when it gets dark outside and plays several times each night.

In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

Eat to the Beat Concerts and Dining Package Information

What’s your favorite thing to do at the Festival? Let us know in the comments!