2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Information & Planning Thread

[2xcited2sleep]

Ok, I take back what I said about lack of effort, there are new trash can covers.

Linked article above and photo below from Blog Mickey

 

[2xcited2sleep]

$11.99 for Scavenger Hunt (yikes; I think AP and DVC discounts can be applied). Prizes are "bento boxes" (no compartments inside -- one big open space) - 4 styles to choose from. Haven't seen anything about the Pumpkin Pursuit yet.

https://blogmickey.com/2025/08/remys-ratatouille-hide-squeak-2025-prizes-epcot/

Updating to add these are apparently NOT dishwasher safe.

 

[japanese maple]

The new Harvest area with the new characters and play/picnic area looks really cute.

But let's get to what we are all really waiting for....how is the Italy booth this year?

 

[japanese maple]

Hey hey!!! Good enough for me, I'll take it!

https://mickeyblog.com/2025/08/28/italy-has-redeemed-itself-at-the-2025-epcot-food-wine-festival/

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Multiple new PhotoPass "magic shots" associated with the festival. Leaning Tower of Cheeza.

 

[han22735]

Flavors from Fire menu & prices:
https://blogmickey.com/2025-epcot-food-wine-festival/flavors-from-fire-marketplace/

The skewered beef was by far the best thing I've had today. Delicious and a large portion. Also the pizza thing in Italy was great.

 

[japanese maple]

The skewered beef was by far the best thing I've had today. Delicious and a large portion. Also the pizza thing in Italy was great.

Hoorah!!!

Did you try the brioche cheese thing in France? I really need that be really good.

 

[han22735]

Hoorah!!!

Did you try the brioche cheese thing in France? I really need that be really good.

We haven't tried anything in France yet. But the new beers in Austria, Germany, America and for a weird one the mojito blonde ale at the fry basket have all been fantastic.

 

[OhDannyBoy]

We haven't tried anything in France yet. But the new beers in Austria, Germany, America and for a weird one the mojito blonde ale at the fry basket have all been fantastic.

Mojito blonde Ale....my goodness.....

One more week and we are there!!

 

[han22735]

Mojito blonde Ale....my goodness.....

One more week and we are there!!

It was surprisingly delicious. Blonde ale with a slight mint taste. I wish I could find it at home.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit prizes are mini corn hole games with characters in Halloween costumes. By mini, I mean fit in the palm of your hand mini. Believe these were also the prizes for a recent F&G festival scavenger hunt but obviously themed differently. Photo from WDWNT.

 

[OhDannyBoy]

It was surprisingly delicious. Blonde ale with a slight mint taste. I wish I could find it at home.

As a home brewer it is giving me an idea

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Watching a livestream tonight and the first booth they went to (France) was having technical issues and only accepting cash. These tech issues are fairly rare but do happen (especially when lightning is in the area), so if you have your heart set on getting a certain dish, it's smart to make sure you have some cash on hand, so technology doesn't foil your plans.

 

[japanese maple]

So they sell those plastic trays to carry food around. We aren't arriving until late October. Do you think they will be sold out and not restocked by then?