The Food & Wine Festival has become more and more popular over the years. It has been extended to 6 weeks, starting at the beginning of October and running to mid-November. EPCOT is busier than normal on weekdays and it can be very crowded on weekends, when locals join the crowds to enjoy the festival.
Miketara98 I don't understand your question. What do you mean when you say "just that area"? The Food & Wine Festival is IN EPCOT. The majority of the food tasting booths are scattered around WS. But there are some things going on in Future World too.
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