Get ready because on June 14, 2018 you can begin booking Food & Wine Festival special events, seminars, demonstrations, and Eat to the Beat Concert dining packages. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will run from August 30 through November 12, 2018. Explore all the new 2018 additions to the Festival menu of offerings including a tasty new Character dance party, sweet Festival merchandise, savory new acts in the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, a mimosa bar—and, of course, scrumptious new dishes at Global Marketplaces throughout the Park!
New Menu Items
Butternut Squash Ravioli - The Wine & Dine Studio
A vegetarian Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese, and Pumpkin Seeds.
Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak - Flavors from Fire
Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak, smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro
New Brunswick Slider - Hops & Barley Booth
Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream, Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side.
New Seminars & Demonstrations
Food & Beverage Pairings:
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM, learn from top food & beverage industry pros. Best of all you get to taste the demonstrated dish and beverage pairing $25 per ticket
Sunday Brunch with the Chef:
Who doesn't love brunch? A brunch buffet will be followed by a discussion with a culinary expert including:
Richard Blais
Jamie Deen
Tiffani Thiessen
Masaharu Morimoto
Buddy Valastro
Art Smith
Geoffrey Zakarian
Carla Hall
Alex Guarnaschelli
For a full schedule of culinary demonstrations click here
Mimosa Bar
At the Festival Center this year there will be a mimosa bar! Wine, beers, and additional food items will also be available.
New Editions to the 'Eat to the Beat' Concert Series:
Check out the latest additions to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series:
MercyMe - September 4 to September 5, 2018
Glass Tiger - September 6 to September 7, 2018
Tauren Wells - September 8 to September 9, 2018
Vertical Horizon - September 12 to September 13, 2018
Sheila E - September 22 to September 23, 2018
Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts - October 1 to October 2, 2018
98 Degrees - October 15 to October 16, 2018
High Valley - November 1 to November 2, 2018
New Family Fun:
Character Dance Party
On Friday and Saturday evenings, kids enjoy an interactive atmosphere where they dance and play along with their favorite Disney Characters.
Junior Chef Kitchen presented by Krusteaz®
Children become chefs and get to eat what they make in this family-friendly, complimentary experience every Sunday at the Festival Center.
Remy's Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt Returns
Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure where kids of all ages can search for Remy on a savory scavenger hunt around the Festival—with Remy hiding in all new locations!
News & Media Source: Walt Disney Travel Company