Reviews of Food & Wine Food Booths
Reviewed by HeidiZ Review Date: 09/14/2023
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
BIG Changes Needed! The Disney F&W Festival has run its course I think. Most items are repeats from prior years and not at all authentic - most booth staff are locals, not from the countries and the food is just ok to terrible - we had mushy tacos, miniature dry chicken wings and chops drenched in potato chips as examples. “Extra” entertainment was lacking (many booths empty) - just the usual stuff you see; and the special events like pairings, demos, cooking, all GONE! Just a money grabbing event with no magic whatsoever!
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Less expensive than regular Disney diningCons:
Not at all authentic and not at all impressive!Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/07/2023
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
Was at wdw from 8/24 to 8/30, 2023. Had a park hopper so went to the Food and Wine festival on four different days. The best thing I can say about the food is it’s an less expensive way to eat at WDW. As for the quality so,so nothing exceptional and many things were better last year. Fry Basket was terrible all you could taste is salt both on the flight and the yuca fries. Japan and Tangerine Cafe were the only booths that we enjoyed. It was so bad we chose to do a walk up at Rose and crown, which was better but still not great. I don’t mind paying for good food but I do not like paying exorbitant prices for food that is worse than what I can get at hone foe more than half the price. Will nver do the Food and Wine festival again.
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Quality and taste of food.Reviewed by SSM Review Date: 11/15/2016
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
Think twice before attending this event!!! It is too crowded! So crowded that you can't enjoy the park or the food. Really, it's a sea of people who are rude and drunk. Lines for the food are very long, and they often run out of food. After standing in line for 30 minutes for a tiny portion of food, you don't want to be told "we are out of that"! I thought the crowds would be less on a weekday, but Tuesday night was as crowded as Saturday night.
Stay away, miserable. Did I mention it was CROWDED?
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Everything But The FoodReviewed by bethocindigo Review Date: 10/20/2016
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
DO NOT enter this park on a day that the festival is occurring, especially on the weekends with your children. We witnessed thousands of inappropriate shirts, extreme cussing, vulgar displays of public drunkenness to the point that many people could NOT stand on their own. SHAME on Disney for letting this festival become Bourbon St. during Mardi Gras night!!!!
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delicious foodCons:
unruly drunkeness and foul languageReviewed by TeacherGrandma Review Date: 09/20/2016
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
It certainly has an air of festivity, but the crowds were suffocating. This was my first time visiting during September. I know some people love the F & W festival, but not me! It was as hot as the surface of the sun, and most of the kiosk queues and tables were smack in full sun. It's enough to give you heatstroke just looking at people waiting. Even if you are visiting Epcot solely for the rides, it was difficult to navigate with the crowds. I will definitely avoid Epcot during the F & W festival in the future. This is my first visit that I have not stayed for Illuminations!
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Interesting choices and lovely smells of food cookingCons:
Incredibly crowdedReviewed by MCMod Review Date: 10/29/2015
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
Originally posted by JoyceArlene
on October 18th, we came especially for the Food and Wine Festival with my daughter and her family. What a mess. it was crowded and the lines were long; people were running from one kiosk to another carrying their beer or liquor, bumping into others, holding a place in line for 15 others to jump in. we were concerned about safety for the kids as they were walking with us and not in strollers. we won't be back the way it's handled now.
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can't think of oneCons:
long lines, drunkeness, not caring about othersReviewed by disneydiner Review Date: 12/07/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
I stayed at the Beach Club Villas this trip so I could be just a short walk from the Festival. I tried many food and drink offerings. My favorite food was the Dandan noodles in China but I thought the price was too high. The buffalo chicken wings were yummy as was the Greek Griddled Cheese and Australia's Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp. Best drinks I had were the Italian Margarita, Belgium's Dilireum Red Fruit Ale, France's Strawberry Rose Mimosa and the Key Lime Mimosa. The watermelon Dole Whip was a refreshing dessert. I thought the food and drink selection was very good this year.
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Lots of good things to choose fromCons:
$8.50 is too much to charge for a tiny portion of food.Reviewed by rahbekah Review Date: 08/03/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is my favorite Epcot festival! You just can't beat a day of eating and drinking around the world. Be sure to do your research ahead of time so you know what to prioritize!
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Delicious and fun food to explore and enjoyCons:
Hard to eat all you want in one day--prioritize and share!Reviewed by WaltSentMe007 Review Date: 06/19/2021
Rating: (9) Recommended
This is my favorite EPCOT festival. The food is amazing and the filet & cheddar cheese soup with pretzel bread is a must eat from the Canada booth every year. Pro tip - dip the steak in the soup!
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The best food & entertainment at any EPCOT festivalCons:
Over the years, the prices have increased but the portions decreased - especially for alcohol.Reviewed by Phyllis Rankin Review Date: 06/12/2019
Rating: (9) Recommended
My family and I love to go to the Food and Wine festival. We love experiencing different types of food and this is a perfect selection.You also have the bonus of the Eat to the beat concerts, which is an added bonus because its FREE!
