Australia – EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

A sign for the Australia pavilion at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, first introduced in 1997.

The "Australia" food stall, with its vibrant red and white theme, showcases staff members busily preparing and serving delicious bites. The trees in the background provide a charming setting for this Food & Wine delight.

Australia has been featured at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since the the second Festival in 1997, appearing every year with the exception of 2020. “Embark on a culinary journey Down Under as you sample popular Australian food and wine.” This year’s 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival takes place August 29 – November 23, 2024.

Menu for the Australia Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

A display board titled "Australia" lists menu items and beverages in front of a tree-lined street. Nearby, a person in casual attire stands next to the board while people walk by, hinting at an ongoing food & wine festival.

Food:

  • 🆕 Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet and Sour Vegetables and Coconut Chili Sauce – $7.00
  • Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Crushed Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips – $8.75
  • Lamington: Yellow Cake with Raspberry Filling with Chocolate and Coconut – $4.75

Beverages:

*Price per bottle is an average price of the spirit at your local liquor store.

Photos of Menu Items from the Australia Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

*NEW* Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet and Sour Vegetables and Coconut Chili Sauce – $7.00

A grilled shrimp skewer on a white plate sits enticingly in front of a sign reading "Australia" at Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival.
Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet and Sour Vegetables and Coconut Chili Sauce – $7.00

This is a relatively basic and unremarkable dish. On the positive side, the shrimp is not fishy. It’s well-cooked. But other than the enjoyable sweet chili sauce, there’s not a lot going on here. The vegetables are bad — they’re kind of soggy and don’t have a good flavor. Five shrimp for $7 is a decent value, but this still gets a low rating.

Rank out of 7: 4

Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Crushed Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips – $8.75

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Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Crushed Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips – $8.75 (Photo from 2020)

The meat was rare. It was soft, tender, and fell apart when we cut it. It had a great flavor with a good lamb note, although the mint pesto was strong (and delicious). We were disappointed that the “potato crunchies” turned out to be crushed up potato chips, and not in very small pieces. They did add a nice bit of salt and crunch though. Overall, this was a really delicious dish, especially if you enjoy rare meat. If you don’t, this may be a dish to pass up. With the sauce, it was a little greasy, so be sure to grab some napkins. We won’t judge you if you lick your plate clean!

Rank out of 7: 6

Lamington: Yellow Cake with Raspberry Filling with Chocolate and Coconut – $4.75

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Lamington: Yellow Cake with Raspberry Filling with Chocolate and Coconut – $4.75

If you’re craving cake while visiting the festival, we highly recommend this one! The chocolate, which is covering the outside, tastes like dark chocolate. Topping the chocolate is a crunchy coconut, which is definitely noticeable, but not overpowering. The raspberry jam in the middle is a bit of a more subtle taste but still adds some sweetness. The entire cake was moist and literally melts in your mouth. We loved this.

Rank out of 7: 6

*NEW* Bulletin Place Sauvignon Blanc, Riverina ($13/bottle) – $6.50

From Vineyard Brands: “Enjoy aromas of kiwi blossom, mango flesh and dried citrus peel, with a refreshing and crisp palate of honeydew, passionfruit and gooseberry flavors.”

*NEW* Fowles Wine Farm to Table Shiraz, Upton Hills ($17/bottle) – $6.50

From Fowles: “A plush entry to palate with soft but full mouthfeel. Texture gives support and structure hinting black currants, berries and plum, with spice on the finish.”

Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier, Angaston ($11/bottle) – $6.50

From Total Wine: “A refreshing Viognier with aromas of honeysuckle, candied ginger and pineapple. Flavors to be found on the palate include fresh pineapple and lychee.”

Location of the Australia Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The Australia Global Marketplace is located on World Showcase Plaza near Disney Traders. You can find at number 9 on the map below.

A detailed, colorful map of Epcot theme park showcases a variety of labeled attractions, pavilions, and countries surrounding a central lake. Highlights include Test Track, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and the Block & Hans pavilion for craft beer enthusiasts.

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