Refreshment Port at EPCOT is now closed for refurbishment until the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2023 begins.

Refreshment Port

We noticed this morning that the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival menu had been taken down from outside Refreshment Port and that the quick-service location was closed. This venue is located at the beginning of World Showcase, just before the Canada Pavilion.

Walt Disney World confirmed the closure on their website with the following notice:

From July 6 to July 26, 2023, Refreshment Port will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, delicious American fare—including chicken tenders—can be purchased at Regal Eagle Smokehouse and Connections Eatery.

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival ended yesterday and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will begin on July 27.

Refreshment Port usually serves chicken tenders, french fries, and fountain beverages. During festivals, it often serves various poutine dishes. Read our reviews of some previous Refreshment Port festival offerings below:

• REVIEW: Refreshment Port Adds Shrimp Poutine, Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffle Cone to Menu for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
• REVIEW: Refreshment Port Brings Back Gnocchi Poutine, Blood Orange Cosmo and More to Menu for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
• REVIEW: Refreshment Port Brings Back Coquito Soft-Serve Waffle Cone and More for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
• REVIEW: Blueberry and Lemonade Soft Serve Swirl is an Awesome Addition to the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
• REVIEW: Lavender Martini Refreshes at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
• REVIEW: Braised Beef Poutine Proves to be a Winner at Refreshment Port for the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from July 27 through November 18. Guests will be able to enjoy the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, as well as other entertainment offerings and activities.

The full list of Global Marketplaces has yet to be released. Read some of our reviews from the 2022 festival to prepare:

• REVIEW: Earth Eats Adds an Incredible Meatball Plate to the Menu for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
• REVIEW: Ireland Returns with Decent Food Options for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
• REVIEW: France Adds Escargot, Crème Brûlée, and More at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
• REVIEW: Brazil Fails with New Feijoda Dish at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Are you excited for the upcoming festival? Let us know in the comments.

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