2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Information & Planning Thread

[crazy4wdw]

The Fry Basket menu & prices:
https://blogmickey.com/2025-epcot-food-wine-festival/the-fry-basket-marketplace/

 

[crazy4wdw]

Coastal Eats Menu & Prices:
https://blogmickey.com/2025-epcot-food-wine-festival/coastal-eats-marketplace/

 

[crazy4wdw]

Gyozas of the Galaxy Marketplace & prices:
https://blogmickey.com/2025-epcot-food-wine-festival/gyozas-of-the-galaxy-marketplace/

 

[crazy4wdw]

Displays installed for this week's opening of the Food & Wine Festival:
https://mickeyblog.com/2025/08/25/fall-theming-more-added-to-epcot-for-the-2025-food-wine-festival/

Appears that Disney is using the same displays at the Epcot Entrance Plaza that have been used for several years.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Playground installation for the Food & Wine Festival:
https://wdwnt.com/2025/08/nature-playground-epcot-food-wine-festival-2025/

 

[japanese maple]

Are they not doing anything with Communicore Hall this year? Seems like it will stay the Goofy thing?

 

[crazy4wdw]

Are they not doing anything with Communicore Hall this year? Seems like it will stay the Goofy thing?

As far as I'm aware, nothing special been announced regarding Communicore Hall and the Food and Wine Festival.

The festival begins this Thursday so we'll know definitely by then.

 

[japanese maple]

As far as I'm aware, nothing special been announced regarding Communicore Hall and the Food and Wine Festival.

The festival begins this Thursday so we'll know definitely by then.

I just read that it stays Goofy core through 9/1.

I just thought they normally had food booths in there. Weird!

 

[crazy4wdw]

I just read that it stays Goofy core through 9/1.

I just thought they normally had food booths in there. Weird!

There was only one booth/kiosk in the Hall last year. The exhibition kitchen, which was initially planned for seminars, never was included in Communicore Hall.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Appears that Disney is using the same displays at the Epcot Entrance Plaza that have been used for several years.

Really wish they'd refresh the decor. At this point feels like a bare minimum effort for this festival.

There was only one booth/kiosk in the Hall last year. The exhibition kitchen, which was initially planned for seminars, never was included in Communicore Hall.

Not sure what to think, but at the time of the opening it was reported by one of the major fan/news sites that one of the kitchens inside the hall that was being used as food service for the event, was outfitted with lighting and cameras. I'm not sure they've used that kitchen at all since.

This was from the official Disney Parks blog post the day before the opening. I don't know if they're using hyperbole when they say "show kitchen" - in my mind open kitchen (Connections Eatery) is different than a show kitchen. I am hoping that there is more we just haven't seen them use yet.

Take a Peek into the Kitchen​

Remember that show kitchen in CommuniCore Hall I mentioned before? Just like over at Connections Café and Eatery where guests can watch our talented culinary team make liege waffles and Baumkuchen, the show kitchen in CommuniCore Hall will offer a look behind the scenes. ​

EPCOT culinary cast members will whip up mouthwatering dishes and delectable drinks for all kinds of special events and occasions. Who knows, this state-of-the-art show kitchen may even attract a few special culinary guests. ​

 

[crazy4wdw]

Really wish they'd refresh the decor. At this point feels like a bare minimum effort for this festival.

In years past, each festival had its own theme and logo with a different display at the Entrance Plaza and around World Showcase Lagoon. I believe this is the third year with the "Remy" display.