EPCOT is finally putting the old Traveler’s Café Starbucks location to use as the new Swirled Showcase Global Marketplace. Swirled Showcase is one of four new Global Marketplaces opening late in the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and is expected to stay open through the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. In a recent … Read more
Walt Disney World has released the menus for new Disney100-inspired Global Marketplaces that will join the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival on September 22, 2023. Connections Café and Eatery, Sunshine Seasons, and Space 220 Restaurant also have new items. Connections Café and Eatery The “cronut” and Black Forest Baumkuchen joined the Connections menus this … Read more
Rock band The Fray will replace The Bacon Brothers in the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The Fray Replaces The Bacon Brothers The Bacon Brothers were removed from the lineup a few weeks ago for an unspecified reason, but possibly due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. … Read more
Signage and props related to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival have been added throughout Living with the Land. The boat ride in The Land Pavilion takes guests through a dark ride section about different Earth biomes before entering the EPCOT greenhouses. Here, plants used as ingredients at EPCOT restaurants and festivals are … Read more
Along with the new Mickey and Minnie Dooney & Bourke collection, the two mice star on cooking equipment, apparel, and more in a full 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise collection. The collection also includes a Loungefly mini backpack, Spirit Jersey, and ear headband. These items can be found at Creations Shop in … Read more
The Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey Pavilion has opened at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This year, the pavilion has a Muppets theme inspired by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, who appear in instructive videos telling guests about the lab’s available menu items. Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey Here’s the menu for … Read more
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival pins are now available. Guests can find limited edition and limited release pins featuring “Encanto” characters or just inspired by the festival more generally. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Pins These are available at Creations Shop and at Festival Markets. There are four pins available to … Read more
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival passport is now available as the annual festival begins. The complimentary festival passport features menus for all of the Global Marketplaces, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup, merchandise previews, and other information. 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Passport Passports are usually available with … Read more
Annual Passholder-exclusive Figment merchandise is available at this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Festival merchandise is available at Creations Shop, as well as at Festival Markets throughout World Showcase. Figment Tee – $39.99 This shirt has a white torso, yellow sleeves, and a purple neck. Chef Figment is surrounded by food on the … Read more
Disney has provided a first look inside the Muppet-themed Brew-Wing Lab at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey We already spotted colorful lab-inspired decorations on the windows of the Odyssey Pavilion. In addition to serving food and beverages, the Brew-Wing Lab will be home to a new show … Read more
The exact locations of the Global Marketplaces at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival have been revealed via the very first maps of the event popping up in World Showcase. Full menus were released earlier this month. Food & Wine Festival Map A map of the Global Marketplaces is on an EPCOT International … Read more
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival sign has gone up at the front of the park for all guests to see when they enter. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Sign The sign and decorations are in the planter right after the entrance “tapstiles.” This year, the main sign resembles a scoop of … Read more
Walt Disney World has updated their announcement about Muppets Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker appearing at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival to clarify they will only be appearing via video. The Muppets will be experimenting with different flavors at the Brew-Wing Lab in The Odyssey Pavilion. Disney added to their announcement about … Read more
Earlier this month, BeaverTails appeared on the Refreshment Port menu for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, but unfortunately, the beloved treat has now been removed. Refreshment Port Menu The Refreshment Port menu now just lists two poutine options. Cinnamon-Sugar Beaver Tail is now gone. Chicken nuggets were also removed. The first BeaverTails … Read more
The four new global marketplaces at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will open on September 22, the same day Disney100 offerings begin at EPCOT. While these four global marketplaces will open in the fall, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins on July 27. It will run through November 18, and … Read more
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival booths installed a few weeks ago now have signs and more booths have been installed. These booths are for both Global Marketplaces and merchandise stands. Be sure to check out the Global Marketplaces menus, too. The Noodle Exchange The Noodle Exchange will join the festival late on … Read more