Guide to Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2024
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2024 has officially begun and there is a TON of fantastic offerings this year! This guide will give you a quick start of what you need to know to enjoy this year’s festival.
This Event is Included with Your Park Ticket!
You do not need a special ticket to participate in the festivities! Not all offerings are free, but you are welcome to experience much of what this event has to offer, just with your normal park ticket!
Festival Passport
When you arrive at the park, be sure to pick up your Festival Passport! This will have lots of details of all the events and activities offered during the festival. You can find these at various locations throughout the park.
Fun for Kids of All Ages
Check out the outdoor play areas, participate in scavenger hunts, and try new dishes in a fun way. This is a great opportunity to experience and learn about different cultures together.
Festival Merchandise
Shop for exclusive festival merchandise featuring some of your favorites like Remy, Mickey, Minnie, and Figment. Some items like pins can sell out so grab them quick!
Remy's Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt
Pick up one of these scavenger hunt cards at any merchandise location around the parks! Look for the corresponding 'remy's' around the park. Once completed, you can return it for a prize! (Scavenger hunt is an additional cost)
From September 27th-October 31st, you can also participate in Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit. This is similar to the Remy scavenger hunt, you are just looking for character themed pumpkins around the park! (This is also available for an additional price)
Festival Booths
With tons of outdoor kitchens scattered all around World Showcase, you can experience the unique flavors of the festival! These bites are small and easy to share making it an easy way to try many of the offerings. Make sure you make a plan of what you wish to try as there are a TON available. You can find full list of Booth Menus HERE.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Throughout the festival, you can see different vocal artists perform in the America Gardens Theatre. Be sure to book a Dining Package if the performing artist is someone you really want to see.
Magic Shots
Be sure to ask the Photopass Photographers for any special Magic Shots! There are some super fun ones just for the festival!
My Favorite Tips
Use Your Time Wisely
There is alot to experience, see, and do during the Festival. Make sure to have a plan and prioritize the things you want to do most!
Some Things are NOT Included
Food items, merchandise, dining packages, and the scavenger hunt cards are NOT included in your park ticket. Make sure to budget extra for those!
Do Rides in the Morning
If the festival is something you want to prioritize, take advantage of rope drop and try to knock out as many rides in the morning as possible before the festival starts. World Showcase and the Festival offerings do not start until 11am, so you have those first few hours that you can focus on rides and not worry about missing out on festival offerings.
Budget with Gift Cards
You can purchase one of these Gift Card bracelets at any of the gift shops throughout the park. This is a great way to not overspend on food booths and merchandise. AND as a budgeting tool, you only have one receipt you need to keep!
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This 17 Page guide includes everything you need to get the most out of Food & Wine Festival 2024!
This guide will of course give you details of all the offerings you can find at the festival, but also tons of tips and tricks to help you plan, build an itinerary, budget, and more.
