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What To Know Before the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Opens Later This Month

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The 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival kicks off August 28th and runs through November 22nd, and there’s a lot more to it than just strolling around World Showcase with a drink in hand.

2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

From exclusive eats and returning fan-favorite booths to live music and limited-edition merch, the Festival is PACKED with options — and your day can get overwhelming fast if you show up without a plan. Before you start mapping out your booth-hopping strategy, here are a few things you’ll want to know so you can hit the ground running when the Festival opens later this month.

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3 EXCLUSIVE Treats Announced for EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival at Disney World

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The 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is almost here, and here at Disney Food Blog, we’ve been counting down the days. I’ve been waiting for menus for a few months now, and I’m so ready to grab the iconic Festival Passport, like I do every year, and dive into the foods.

Emile’s Fromage Montage

One of my favorite parts is Emile’s Fromage Montage, a chance to eat different cheese-themed items at various festival booths and receive a special prize at the end. It’s a perfect cheese crawl! Disney just released three cheese-themed dishes returning this year!

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Disney Announces NEW Breakfast Buffet for 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

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If you’re visiting Disney World’s parks and you’re looking for breakfast, sometimes your options are limited.

Chefs de France

Of course, there are always character dining experiences to book, plus you can always grab something to eat at one of the Starbucks locations in the park. However, if you’re looking for a breakfast in EPCOT, you’re about to have a new option…at least during the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. That’s because a new breakfast buffet is coming to the France Pavilion!

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7 Things You NEED To Know About the 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

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The 2025 installment of EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival is right around the corner, and this is EVERYTHING we know so far.

Food & Wine Festival

In addition, I’m also including a few evergreen tips for maximizing your experience at the festival that I’ve picked up over several years of covering the annual extravaganza.

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QUICK! EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Concert Dining Packages on Sale NOW

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If you haven’t seen one of the concerts at EPCOT’s festivals, you’re missing out! Each of the four festivals has its own unique performances at the American Gardens Theater.

You can score reserved seat by buying an Eat to the Beat dining package!

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from August 28th to November 22nd and will be welcoming the Eat the Beat Concert Series. While these concerts are included with your park ticket, if you don’t want to wait in line to catch your favorite artists, you can pick up a dining package.

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This Is the ONLY EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trick You Need To Know About

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EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival is amazing… until you realize you’ve spent 30 minutes in line for a tiny plate of festival goodness and nowhere to set it down.

2024 Food and Wine Festival

The truth is, this festival is one of the best events Disney puts on, but it can also be chaotic, crowded, and completely overwhelming if you’re not prepared. That’s why we’re sharing the actual tricks that make a huge difference — the ones seasoned festival-goers swear by but most people overlook. If you’re heading to EPCOT for the festival, there’s one move that will instantly level up your whole experience — and a couple of smart add-ons that make the day smoother, tastier, and way more fun.

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PRICING and DETAILS Announced for 2025 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Dining Packages

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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from August 28th to November 22nd and will be packed with a variety of foods to try, drinks to enjoy, and shows to see. One of our favorite activities is the Eat the Beat Concert Series, which features popular bands and singers performing at the American Garden Theater.

2024 Food and Wine Festival

If you don’t want to worry about waiting in line to grab a seat at your favorite band’s concert, you can purchase a dining package, which allows you to enjoy dinner and come back for designated seating for the performance.

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Why We’re Anxious About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival This Year

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Believe it or not, the 2025 edition of EPCOT’s premier event — the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is just about two months away, and we’re feeling…anxious.

2024 Food and Wine Festival

As always, the 2025 Food and Wine Festival — which is scheduled to run from August 28th through November 22nd — will be a “culinary adventure across 6 different continents.” However, as stoked as we are for the festival — and the FOOD — some elements have us a bit worried.

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The One Big Announcement We Expect Disney to Make in July

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Can you believe we’re pretty much halfway through 2025 already?! Time has been flying, and some BIG things are happening at Disney World in July!

EPCOT

This year has been rough with goodbyes, as we’ve started to say “farewell” to DinoLand, U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and now Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. HOWEVER, it’s almost time to say “hello” to some new and returning offerings, such as the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!

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Everything We Know About the 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival in Disney World

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The 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is officially returning to Disney World this year from August 28th to November 22nd!

2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

We’re ready to eat and drink our way around the world — along with checking out all the entertainment, merchandise, and exciting activities this festival has to offer. If you’re curious about what’s in store for this year’s event, here’s everything we know so far!

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