The 25th Annual 2020 Epcot International
Food and Wine Festival
- 2020 Global Marketplace Menus
- Festival Merchandise
- Festival Welcome Center
- Dining Experiences
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EPCOT FOOD AND WINE OVERVIEW
2020 is the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival's 25th year and it will be slightly different than past years due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Disney has announced that the modified Festival, named "A Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival," began on July 15th and will run through the Fall of 2020. While your Epcot admission is all that's needed to participate in this popular event, it's important to know that guests must not only have valid theme park admission, but also a theme park reservation in the new Disney Park Pass reservation system in order to enter the theme park.
Disney has announced that there will be 20 signature global marketplaces such as Hawaii, Hops & Barley, and Islands of the Caribbean, and they will be spaced out around the theme park.
Additionally, Disney has announced that they'll be sprinkling in the "floral fun" of the Flower & Garden Festival with the global goodies of the Food & Wine Festival. Guests will be able to see the Remy topiary in the France pavilion along with special Flower & Garden merchandise. Scavenger hunt fans will be glad to hear that Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt will return. Later on, after the Festival begins, Food & Wine merchandise will be added in.
The musical acts during the “Eat to the Beat Concert Series” are so popular and "often pack the house" but in an effort to accommodate proper physical distancing, these concerts will not take place this year. Guests will be able to enjoy music at the America Gardens Theatre with local EPCOT entertainment such as Mariachi Cobre, the JAMMitors, and more. These performances will be spread throughout the day in order to give audiences more options to enjoy them.
Epcot Food & Wine Festival Highlights
The Festival Welcome Center typically features a Wine Shop where guests can purchase their favorite selections as well as other event souvenirs.
There are typically more than 30 global marketplaces featuring food, wine, and beer at the Festival, however for the 2020 event, there will only be 20. The appetizer-sized portions typically range in price from $4.00 – $8.00 and provide the perfect opportunity to try traditional cuisine from around the world.
Additional tables will be in place throughout the park where guests can stop and remove their face coverings to enjoy festival dishes while maintaining physical distancing.
The International Food and Wine Festival plays host to seminars, tasting events, and delicious meals overseen by top Disney Chefs as well as renowned guest Chefs.
2020 EPCOT FOOD AND WINE HIGHTLIGHTS
- There are 20 Global Marketplaces featured in 2020 along with other stops for bites and sips!
- Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt will return for 2020. Kids of all ages can search for 15 little Remy statuettes with maps and stickers available for purchase at Port of Entry, Pin Central, and World Traveler at International Gateway. Completed maps can be shown at Disney Traders to choose a prize for your efforts, courtesy of Chef Remy, of course.
- Tip: Purchase a Food & Wine Festival [Disney] gift card to pay your way around the Festival. It's much easier than trying to dig for cash or credit cards as you go from location to location. With a $250 activation, you’ll receive a specially themed lanyard and carrying sleeve (pictured above). These cards can also be used at select Disney destinations nationwide. For a complete list of participating locations or terms and conditions, please visit DisneyGiftCard.com.
Our map will be updated once we are able to get the 2020 version.
2020 EPCOT FOOD AND WINE MARKETPLACES
- Africa
Delve into a delectable menu inspired by countries abundant with history, mystery, and cultural diversity.
- Appleseed Orchard
Celebrate autumn with sweet and savory apple dishes paired with ciders, beers and wines.
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Brazil
Dig into South American cuisine and culture with the Land of the Palms’ finest fare.
- Canada
Take your taste buds to the Yukon, with delightful dishes, lagers, and wines from the Great White North.
- China
Introduce your palate to a diverse variety of popular plates and potables from one of the world’s greatest cuisines.
- Desserts & Champagne
What could be better than something sweet, followed by something bubbly?
- Earth Eats Hosted by Impossible
Turn your taste buds upside down with a medley of flavors that add a delish twist to healthy, hearty fare.
- France
Fall in ooo-la-la-love with the classic cuisine and finest wines of France.
- Germany
Embark on an epicurean adventure to Deutschland, home of the heartiest food, drinks and appetites in the world.
- Hawai’i
Traverse the Pacific for tropical flavors and island faves—sweet or savory, these mouthwatering morsels scream aloha.
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Hops & Barley
Stay stateside for all-American craft beer, wines and the hottest tastes from coast-to-coast.
- Islands of the Caribbean
Journey to the islands of the Caribbean, where the fusion of food and cultures create a melody in your mouth.
- Italy
Mangiare… savor the simple elegance of cucina italiana, with some of the world’s best-loved food and wine.
- Japan
Delight your appetite with sushi and other delish dishes as well as libations from the Land of the Rising Sun.
- Mac & Cheese Hosted by Boursin Cheese - New for 2020!
Discover mac and cheese combos your mom never imagined!
- Mexico
Spice up your fiesta-lovin’ palate with some south-of-the-border history, culture and cuisine.
- Morocco
Relish an inspired array of exotic flavors—this north African region is a mecca of intriguing cuisine.
- Shimmering Sips
Get the brunch party started—sample sweet treats and mimosas mixed with the perfect twist.
- Wine & Dine featuring Festival Favorites
Sample festival favorite dishes, along with an elegant medley of wines hailing from the Golden State’s renowned vineyards.
Additional Festival Locations
Visit these outstanding food and beverage destinations for gourmet tastes on the go.
- Funnel Cake Stand
Sink your teeth into a sweet crowd-pleaser sure to hit the spot morning, noon or night. - Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Make a beeline to the piping hot deliciousness served cup by heart-warming cup—from tea and coffee to a variety of icy concoctions. - Refreshment Outpost
Nibble like there’s no tomorrow—stop by for satisfying snacks and beverages to go. - Refreshment Port
Try a tropical infusion of delicious pineapple treats… bask in the sunny rays of flavor.
In 2020, merchandise will be featured from the EPCOT International Flower and Garden that was cut short and in September, Food & Wine Festival merchandise will be brought in.
- Chef Minnie & Chef Mickey Collection – Chef Mickey joins Chef Minnie again this year for a fun collection featuring the “Queen of Cuisine” apparel, cookware, tumblers and more
- Recipe for a Figment Collection – Guests can bring Chef Figment home with them with fun accessories, including apparel and baking items
- Taste Your Way Around the World Collection – Guests can celebrate their trip around the global marketplaces with apparel, tabletop accessories and more
- Brews Around the World Collection – This tasty line features a baseball cap with opener, bottle opener key chain, a growler and more
- Passholder Collection – Throughout the festival, Annual Passholders can celebrate with an assortment of keepsakes created especially for them, including featured items from Chef Minnie, Chef Mickey, Chef Figment and Chef Remy
Here is a look of some of the merchandise that we saw on opening day of the Festival.
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