What do you call an experience of globetrotting the world and eating the best food in one day? I call it Tasting Your Way Around the World through the Epcot Food and Wine Festival menu!
The past years of this Disney festival have been really peaceful and enjoyable especially when doing it with great friends.
It is because of this that I have been able to taste most of the new (and old) Epcot Food and Wine Festival dishes and cocktails just for you.
Not only will I go over the best food for this year, I will also go down memory lane on some of the food I’ve truly loved in the past.
So, let’s get started!
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Top 15 Best Food to Eat at Epcot Food and Wine 2024
Over the past few years, there have been some incredible food at Walt Disney World.
But during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, there’s so much international cuisine to choose from that you’ll leave highly satisfied and a bit lighter in your wallet.
This year is filled with so many delicious dishes that I’ll know you’ll find a few winners on your trip such as:
- A Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette (The Alps
- Frozen Apple Pie (Swirled Showcase)
- The Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache (Belgium)
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (Brazil)
- Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça (Brazil)
- Garlic-Parmesan Wings with Celery and Ranch (Brew-Wing in the Odyssey)
- Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll (Canada)
- Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with pickled cucumbers on a brioche bun (Connections Eatery)
- Crispy Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce (China)
- New York-style All Beef Hot Dog with sauerkraut, onion-tomato sauce, and spicy mustard in a brioche bun (America)
- Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue (Flavors From Fire)
- Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley (France)
- Frozen French Cosmo: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier, and cranberry juice (France)
- Fry Flight: Truffle-Parmesan Fries, Barbecued Bacon Fries with Smoked Aïoli, and Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with Candied Pecans, Toasted Marshmallow Cream and Maple Bourbon (The Fry Basket)
- Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Walnuts and Cream Cheese Icing (Milled & Mulled)
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Enjoying the Best Food from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Through the Years
One of the fun things to do at the Epcot festival is to participate in the incredible beverage seminars.
It’s an absolute must do if you’re a connoisseur of wine or any other tantalizing adult concoction.
Sommeliers and other beverage experts share their knowledge during the 45-minute presentations.
Let’s go through a few of my most memorable moments from the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival!
Murphy-Goode Winery Comes to Disney
One of the very first seminars I participated in was with the Murphy-Goode Winery presentation a few years ago.
I was able to sign up last minute for the Wine Seminar conducted by Margaret Curry of Murphy-Goode Winery from Sonoma County, CA.
Wine Tasting at Epcot
We (everyone in my seminar class) were given a nice hearty sample of the Fumé, a sauvignon blanc that gave off a nice crisp grassy, floral smell with peachy, melon hints.
The next wine was the Homefront, which was a red wine blend (Syrah, Merlot, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel) with full robust essence of black cherry, raspberry and vanilla as well as an oaky, smooth nice long finish.
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Operation Homefront Wine
The Homefront was definitely my favorite and the best thing about this wine is that for every bottle sold Murphy-Goode will donate 50 cents to Operation Homefront.
Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit that provides emergency and financial assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors.
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More Wine – Liar’s Dice
The final wine that was sampled was the flagship wine called Liar’s Dice. This wine is pulled from the old vines of both Dry Creek and Alexander Valley in Sonoma County.
While drinking Liar’s Dice you will not miss the dark berry smell that hits your nose quickly upon your first sip.
I was very impressed with Murphy-Goode Winery especially because they are all about the love of making great wine, priceless time with family and friends, and abundant laughter; something a ThemeParkHipster is all about.
Eating Around the World at Epcot Food and Wine Festival
After my time in the Festival Center I was ready for my senses to be overloaded with the many tastes that come with the Food and Wine Festival.
The atmosphere was alive with ThemeParkHipsters ready to conquer the “world”…well at least the EPCOT world 🙂
Scotland Comes to Disney
First stop was the new marketplace of Scotland where I sampled the Seared Scottish Salmon with Cauliflower Puree, Watercress and Malt Vinaigrette. A true highlight of 2013.
To be honest this was not one of my favorite dishes, but it was still pretty decent for an introductory item into the Food and Wine Festival.
Glenfiddich Scotch Flight
If you are a scotch connoisseur, then you ought to make a stop at the Scotland marketplace to try the Glenfiddich® Scotch Flight (12, 15, &18 year).
Brazil Comes to Disney
Up next was Brazil where I got a bit adventurous and tried the Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Onions, Avocado, and Cilantro. I was hesitant due to the term “pork belly,” but this was my favorite dish this year.
The fatty layer made the crispiness of the pork very juicy with flavors that complimented each other very well. Don’t let the name push you away.
You must try this dish if it ever returns to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. I promise you will love it 🙂
Australia Comes to Disney
After Brazil I made a quick stop at Australia to undertake the pricey, but scrumptious Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies that was succulent and perfectly seasoned which left me satisfied despite the cost.
I washed it down with my ‘of age’ spirit, the Singapore Sling featuring Hendrick’s Gin and Cherry Heering garnished with an All Natural CherryMan® Farm to Market Maraschino™.
Belgium Comes to Disney
I completed one of my first trips to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival with a sweet treat.
At the Belgium marketplace I indulged my sweet senses with the oh so tantalizing Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache (I just love saying that word, lol) and Whipped Cream.
As you can see, the title says it all.
Just thinking about that dish has me wanting to jump in my car right now and drive over to Epcot, but I guess I will have to wait and be patience like a responsible adult.
Ugh!
10 Best Snacks at Epcot Food and Wine Festival from the Past Years
- Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Loaded Macaroni & Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar and Leeks (2019, 2020)
- Black Pepper Boursin® Soufflé with Fig Marmalade (2019)
- Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado-Lemongrass Cream (2019)
- The IMPOSSIBLE™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (2019)
- The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese Fondue, Arugula, and a Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun (2019)
- Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll (10+ years)
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (10+ years)
- Garlic-Parmesan Wings with Celery and Ranch (2022, 2023, 2024)
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My Final Thoughts on the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menu Over the Years
I always have a blast during the opening weekend of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.
Each year gets better and this year I am determined to have my Discovery Passport stamped with every International Marketplace!
I will be going to this Epcot Festival continuously until the very last day of the event.
So, keep checking the site for new posts on my many worldly voyages to come this year.
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About the Author
My name is Nikky. I’m a wife, a mother, a pharmacist turned theme park blogger, USA Today 10Best Contributor, and a writer who loves ALL things amusement park related!
Traveling alone to the parks has changed my life and I want to show how you can create your own solo theme park memories.
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(Original Article Date: October 14, 2013/Updated On August 17, 2024)