If you are planning to be a part of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival very soon, then you are doing the right thing. It is one of the best festivals you will ever attend and an experience you will never forget.
You will have the chance to taste and relish food and drinks from around the world at a single location. The menu at this food and wine festival is one of a kind.
Since you are wondering how to get tickets to EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, here are a few things to keep in mind.
- You need the theme park ticket.
- A park pass reservation for EPCOT is a must.
- Check the Walt Disney World website for updates regarding the festival.
Let us go through how you can get your tickets and have a delightful day at the festival.
What Is Epcot Food and Wine Festival?
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is famous in EPCOT, Disney World. The theme park is transformed into stalls filled with food, seminars, decorations, merch, and entertainment during this festival.
During the festival, you will walk around the park and taste delicious food across six continents and beyond. You will also experience different cultures, cooking techniques, and cuisines.
Besides food, you can also sip some fine wine, beer, and other beverages that will blow your mind away.
How To Purchase Tickets?
Purchasing tickets for the food and wine festival is very simple.
- You need an EPCOT theme park ticket and a park pass reservation.
- Then, you must go to the Walt Disney World official website to purchase the tickets.
- After you purchase the EPCOT theme park ticket, you need to make a park pass reservation. Make the reservation as soon as you book your tickets so you can enjoy the festival on the date you wish.
What To Expect at the Food and Wine Festival?
If you’re a curious soul wanting to know what the festival will have, below are some key attractions.
1. Food and Beverages
When you visit the food and wine festival, you will be able to notice many booths or stalls. There can be more than 20 and up to 30 stalls related to food and beverages.
The booths or stalls will be themed according to a certain country. For example, there will be a stall with African cuisine or cuisine from Spain. All these stalls will offer food and beverages of their country and culture. The stalls provide alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The stalls at this festival office have food and beverages in small portions. This is so that you can experience different cuisines across the globe fully. The items at the stall can cost around five to ten dollars.
2. Music and Entertainment
While enjoying your food, you can jam to music and listen to bands that will perform live.
The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival usually offers to Eat to the Beat concert where bands perform, and you can sing, dance, and eat while listening to them. You can reserve your place at the show by going to the official Disney World website.
3. Many More Fun Activities
Besides food and beverages, you can participate in fun activities at the festival.
A few of the events or activities include:
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit
This is a scavenger hunt that is Halloween-themed. People taking part in this hunt must search for decorative pumpkins hidden in the park. Once they find the pumpkins, they can win a prize.
Emile’s Fromage Montage
With the festival passport, you have to choose cheese items from the five booths that are listed. You have to get a stamp indicating you have visited the booth. Once you collect all the required stamps, you can collect your prize.
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak
This is a huge scavenger hunt. You have to purchase a map showing all the park shops and marketplaces. Once you purchase the map, you must complete the hunt by collecting all the stickers and food items. Once you collect all the stickers and food items that are located on the map you purchased, you will be able to win a prize.
4. Seminars
You can attend seminars or demonstrations related to culinary. Remember that if you want to attend these, you must book them in advance.
These seminars or demonstrations include tasting beverages, cooking techniques, making a fun drink, and seminars related to cheese.
5. Merchandise
You will be able to notice merch stalls or shops across EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Although the stalls are scattered everywhere, you will be able to find most of the merch at the beginning of the World Showcase, in the Port of Entry. These merchandise stalls are related to the festival.
Some of the merchandise or collections that you can purchase include:
Chef Figment
The collection includes kitchen-related essentials, shirts that say paint your palate purple, trading pins, plates, mugs, and Chef-Figment-themed bands.
Chef Mickey Mouse & Chef Minnie
You can find fridge magnets, aprons, spoons, tabletop-related items, and accessories that are Dooney and Bourke-themed. You will be able to find all the cute items related to Mickey and Minnie.
Chef Remy Annual Passholder
You can purchase Remy-themed merchandise, such as apparel, trading pins, plates, or platters.
Princess Tiana
For all those who love Princess Tiana, this is the stall you must visit. You will find serving dishes, spoons, kitchen wares, magnets, and almost everything that you need in a kitchen to make it cute.
The logo collection for the food and wine festival
Over here, you can purchase accessories or apparel that are kitchen related with the logo.
How To Pay at the Festival?
There are different ways through which you can pay at the festival. These methods include paying through:
- Cash
- Your credit or debit cards
- Snack credits (Disney Dining Plan)
- Magic Bands
- Official Festival Gift Cards or Disney Gift Cards
- Disney Visa reward dollars
You must keep in mind that not all items can be purchased through snack credits or gift cards. Items such as alcoholic beverages must be paid through cash or credit cards. It is better to carry cash if none of the other options work out for you.
Conclusion
The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is one of a kind. You will be able to have a fun day filled with food and drink, along with your favorite Disney characters around you. It is an experience you won’t experience anywhere else in this world.
As mentioned before, buying tickets for this unique festival is very easy. All you have to do is get your passes from the official website of Disney and make your reservation. Do this beforehand so you can have fun without any hurdles.
Enjoy the trip to this festival with your friends and family, and make it memorable. Do not forget to try all the cuisines and make it a point to buy some merch as a souvenir.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Get My Festival Passport?
You can take it at the entrance of the park. It will look like a booklet and include all the stalls or booths of the food and wine festival.
There is a digital version available on the My Disney Experience App.
Can I Pay With My Snack Credits at Epcot Food and Wine Festival?
You can use snack credits to pay for the food and drinks at the festival. Almost all items are eligible with snack credits, and a few beverages might not be eligible. You can use your credit cards for items you can not pay for through snack credits.
You can even use your Disney gift card if you have one.
At What Time Does the Festival Begin?
The festival usually starts at 11 am. There can be changes, so always look at the schedule provided by the official Disney World website to plan out accordingly. Even if the festival starts at 11 am, the stalls might start serving 15 minutes later. You can still go early and save your seat.
Any Tips While We Attend the Food and Wine Festival?
There are a few things you can keep in mind:
- Make a plan and stick to a budget.
- There might be huge lines near the stalls so look out for them.
- Try cuisines that you have never tried before.
