2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Information & Planning Thread

[Simba's Mom]

So far our favorites have been the trout from bramblewood bites, the cheesecake from Hawaii, the pumpkin ravioli from Forest and Field, and the seafood roll from America.

We'll find out tomorrow. So glad you enjoyed the pumpkin ravioli-that's one I've been anxious to try. The cheesecake from Hawaii sounded good to me-I love pineapple, but then someone who had it was less than thrilled so I wasn't sure. But I'm psyched to try it again!

 

[Wood Nymph]

The cheesecake from Hawaii sounded good to me-I love pineapple, but then someone who had it was less than thrilled so I wasn't sure. But I'm psyched to try it again!

We had the cheesecake from the Hawaii booth today and we thought that it wasn't as good as it had been in prior years.

 

[crazy4wdw]

New Food & Wine Festival merchandise:

https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-merchandise/epcot-food-and-wine-logo-and-annual-passholder-new-merch/

 

[VAtink]

I may have missed it, but I haven't seen this zip up food and wine passholder hoodie mentioned anywhere. Only saw it at one stand and it was kinda hidden in the back. Like this one since it's very light so good for fall in my area.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Current Communicore Hall- while AC and space to rest is very appreciated, just the student union vibe with NOTHING specific to F&W

 

[VAtink]

Current Communicore Hall- while AC and space to rest is very appreciated, just the student union vibe with NOTHING specific to F&W View attachment 1009458

I had such high hopes for this place. While they did a great job with it for FArts, this is just sad. They really need to step up their game for Food and Wine!

 

[japanese maple]

Current Communicore Hall- while AC and space to rest is very appreciated, just the student union vibe with NOTHING specific to F&W View attachment 1009458

Oh come on!!! Lame.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Current Communicore Hall- while AC and space to rest is very appreciated, just the student union vibe with NOTHING specific to F&W

Such a complete waste of a space!

 

[PolyRob]

And it looks no better than what it replaced

At least I could see a timeline with Epcot history in the old building.

 

[LilyWDW]

Question...

I will be at Epcot this upcoming Friday (yay finally!). It will be a long day for me as I don't expect to go back to the room to rest since I only have the one day. I plan to get to the park a bit before 11am when the booths open as this is a Food and Wine trip primarily.

Are there any less known places to sit and rest for a little bit?

 

[japanese maple]

Question...

I will be at Epcot this upcoming Friday (yay finally!). It will be a long day for me as I don't expect to go back to the room to rest since I only have the one day. I plan to get to the park a bit before 11am when the booths open as this is a Food and Wine trip primarily.

Are there any less known places to sit and rest for a little bit?

There's tons of seating in World Celebration. There are Adirondack chairs near Connections I think. Sit in one of those.

 

[mickey916]

Question...

I will be at Epcot this upcoming Friday (yay finally!). It will be a long day for me as I don't expect to go back to the room to rest since I only have the one day. I plan to get to the park a bit before 11am when the booths open as this is a Food and Wine trip primarily.

Are there any less known places to sit and rest for a little bit?

Also if you go in the MDE app you can get a free pass to the Florida Blue lounge in the former Marrakesh restaurant building. There's free coffee, water, and mint tea, seating and A/C.

 

[AnnaS]

Also if you go in the MDE app you can get a free pass to the Florida Blue lounge in the former Marrakesh restaurant building. There's free coffee, water, and mint tea, seating and A/C.

This is offered again? I did have to sign up in advance for this last year.

Googled - I see it's back until 11/22. Open to everyone but must register first.

 

[AnnaS]

I sat, reste

Question...

I will be at Epcot this upcoming Friday (yay finally!). It will be a long day for me as I don't expect to go back to the room to rest since I only have the one day. I plan to get to the park a bit before 11am when the booths open as this is a Food and Wine trip primarily.

Are there any less known places to sit and rest for a little bit?

I sat, rested in the shade and reminisced this past April sitting on a bench outside of the Il Bel Cristallo.