The 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival kicks off today and we are ready to check out all the new (and returning) eats and drinks and explore all the activities and entertainment!
Last year Disney hosted a Taste of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, but now the full festival is BACK with tons of spots to stop and grab a bite around World Showcase, new merchandise, and live entertainment. We can’t wait to check it all out and we’re taking you along with us — so let’s get to it!
Let’s take a look at this year’s Food & Wine Festival!
When we first arrived at EPCOT this morning, we were heading in with all of the other festival-goers — and there were a lot! Crowds stretched all the way from the parking lot at the front of the park…
…to the back entrance to World Showcase from Disney’s BoardWalk…
…and up to the gate — all before 10:30AM (and the park opens at 11AM)!
Once we were finally in EPCOT, we got to check out all the new photo ops and decorations that have arrived for the event! The main entrance area has quite a few new things to see including…
…the 2021 festival logo…
…and Emile looking exactly how we will once we get to all the food!
And, the decorations even extend into World Showcase!
How cute is Emile on this Food and Wine display? 🥰 pic.twitter.com/fXM3tHXhpM
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EPCOT Food & Wine Food Booths
Our first stop of the morning was the Joffrey’s kiosk in Canada! Now, this spot isn’t an official Food & Wine Festival booth so you may not get a stamp on your passport, but you can still find a specialty drink for the occasion!
Here you can order up the Tropical Tea Breeze which is an Iced Tea and Frozen Lemon with a splash of Coconut Syrup for $6.39.
The drink on the menu is non-alcoholic, but you can opt for a “spirited version” that will add some booze to the drink. Just keep in mind that it will cost you a bit more ($12.99).
Plus, another Joffrey’s location has a different specialty drink — and it’s even more caffeinated! The Joffrey’s in Future World is serving up a Cocoa Cold Brew that is made with Kona Mocha topped with Whipped Cream and drizzled with chocolate for $6.39.
Of course, you can also spice up this drink with some booze, it’ll just cost you $12.99.
And, Joffrey’s isn’t done yet! You can also find a specialty drink at the American Adventure Joffrey’s location!
The new Cinnamon Chai is a Refreshing Iced Chai topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon for $6.39.
But, you won’t be able to add booze to this one!
Our next stop around World Showcase was Shimmering Sips which focuses on one of the most popular meals of the day — brunch!
The menu is filled with some sweet treats to start off your day and, of course, there are mimosas.
Here you can find a Shimmering Strawberry Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone and Banana Bread with Mixed Berry Compote (which is a plant-based option) and THREE different mimosa flavors.
For drinks, you can order up a Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices, a Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice, or a Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice separately or in a flight.
But the newest menu item is the CORKCICLE Stemless Flute, which you can have any of the mimosas served in.
Our next stop was the Australia booth, which is returning to the festival this year.
Here you’ll find some popular Australian dishes that are all gluten/wheat friendly like…
…the Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas…
…the Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Purée, Bush Berry Pea Salad, and Pistachio-Pomegranate Gremolata…
…and the Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries, and Lemon Myrtle Meringue.
Plus there’s a big beverage selection that features THREE new wines including the Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale, the Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon (new), the Robert Oatley Chardonnay (new), and the Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon (new).
Of course, we also had to stop by Refreshment Port, where we’ve found some of our favorite eats at past festivals.
This year, the booth features TWO new menu items and the returning Maple Boursin Cheesecake with Whipped Boursin Maple Bourbon Cheese and Candied Pecans.
The new food option is the Braised Beef Poutine which is made with French Fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Cheese Curds, and Gherkin Relish…
The next stop around World Showcase is Canada, which is a long-time booth at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
We can almost always guarantee that the menu will remain unchanged from year to year, and that’s (mostly) the case for 2021!
You can once again find the Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll and the “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (which is gluten/wheat friendly).
And, two NEW items have arrived on the beverage menu including the Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager, Hamilton, Ontario, and the Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot Old Vines.
Tucked away in the Canada Pavilion, we headed to the Appleseed Orchard booth next!
This booth is located inside the Canada Far & Wide theater, so there’s a bit more space to spread out inside.
A look at Appleseed Orchard at the Canada Pavilion pic.twitter.com/z8dMxodQAJ
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The menu here includes a NEW Apple Crumble Tart and Apple Chips (which weren’t available yet when we visited).
Plus, there are SEVEN new drinks including a Cinnamon Apple Cider (which is non-alcoholic)…
…or you can order up the Cider Flight that features three of the new ciders including the Collective Arts Brewing Circling the Sun Hard Cider, the Original Sin Hard Cider McIntosh, and Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Saint Chéri Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry.
And, the new beer selections include the Big Storm Brewing Co. Apple Blonde Ale, the 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Pecan Brown Ale, and the Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Apple-y Ever After Green Apple Sour Ale.
Next on our trip around World Showcase was the NEW BOOTH Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina!
This booth has replaced the former Morocco booth but still serves up some traditional Moroccan cuisine.
The menu features THREE different Grilled Kebabs with Couscous, Tomato-Onion Salad, and Garlic Aïoli including one with Lemon-Garlic Chicken, one with Moroccan Spiced Lamb, and one with Harissa-marinated Beef Tenderloin Tips.
…Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Zaalouk, and Zhoug Dips…
…and Pistachio Cake with Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Candied Walnuts.
Plus, there are more new drinks like the Fresh Orange Juice and the Fresh Blood Orange Juice (which are both non-alcoholic) and the boozy option is the Fig Cocktail with White-Cranberry Juice and Fig Vodka.
And, there are also three ciders including the 3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider, Bold Rock Ginger Turmeric Hard Cider, and Woodchuck Cinnamon Nutmeg Hard Cider which are all included in the Cider Flight.
Now for some more tropical eats at the Hawai’i Booth!
Here you can find savory and sweet island favorites and some even have a new twist this year!
You can normally find a poke dish here and this year it has returned in a NEW way! This year’s Tuna Poke is made with Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayonnaise, and Crispy Shrimp Chips.
And, if you’re trying to complete Emile’s Fromage Montage, you’ll be stopping here for the Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts.
There’s also a limited selection of drinks including a new Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA…
…and the AULANI Sunrise which has Vodka, DOLEPineapple Juice, and Grenadine (and is a returning favorite).
Here’s another look at all the Hawai’i eats!
A look at the food over at the Hawaii Booth! pic.twitter.com/3KN7rAWq12
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This booth has been found at the Disneyland Food & Wine Festival in the past and now it’s over on the east coast!
The new menu includes tons of chicken wing flavors including Garlic-Parmesan Wings with Celery and Ranch (which is gluten/wheat friendly)…
…Barbecue Wings with Celery and Ranch (which is also gluten/wheat friendly)…
…Teriyaki-Sesame Wings with Celery and Ranch…
….Traditional Buffalo Wings with Celery and Ranch (which is gluten/wheat friendly)…
…and Mango-Habanero Wings with Celery and Ranch (which is gluten/wheat friendly).
Plus, there are even some flatbread options including a Cheese Flatbread…
…and a Pepperoni Flatbread.
Of course, there are also new drink options including the Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Pineapple Vibes Blonde Ale, the Central 28 Beer Company Groveland Road Blood Orange IPA, and the Wicked Weed Brewing Watermelon Dragonfruit Session Sour which can be ordered with the Beer Flight….
…or the Bold Rock Honeycrisp Hard Cider, the Starcut Ciders Magpie Hard Cider, and the Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Apple Lantern Roasted Pumpkin which all come in the Cider Flight.
Another new festival booth this year is The Noodle Exchange, which can be found on the path between Future World West and World Showcase.
All of the eats and drinks are inspired by the Far East, and they’re all brand new so we had to give them a try!
In terms of dishes, there is the Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho with Shaved Beef, Enoki Mushrooms, and Thai Basil (which is gluten/wheat friendly)…
…the Char Siu Pork Udon with Enoki Mushrooms, Bok Choy, and Soy Pickled Egg…
…the Shrimp and Coconut Curry Rice Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms and Thai Basil (which is gluten/wheat friendly)…
…and the Tofu Pho with Enoki Mushrooms and Thai Basil (which is gluten/wheat friendly AND plant-based). And, for drinks, the menu is a bit more limited with a Playalinda Brewing Company Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale and the A to Z Riesling.
Next door to The Noodle Exchange is the returning Earth Eats booth.
This spot is hosted by Impossible and features only plant-based options.
So, you can try things like the Impossible Three-Bean Chili (which is gluten/wheat friendly AND plant-based)…
…or opt for a drink like the Spiced Apple Twinings of London Chai Tea with Whiskey.
Next up was the Mexico Booth, which is another returning fan-favorite.
The menu has received a pretty huge overhaul, though there are some familiarities to former menus at this spot.
For example, it’s not our first time seeing Chilaquiles here, but the Chilaquiles con Chorizo is a new twist on the dish. It’s made with Crispy Corn Tortillas tossed in Salsa Verde and Monterey Jack Cheese topped with Crema Mexicana, Queso Cotija, Pickled Onions, and Ground Chorizo.
We’ve also seen a version of the Taco de Ribeye on the menu before, but now it is made with Shaved Ribeye, Red Onions, and Poblano Peppers on a Corn Tortilla with Ranchera Salsa, Cotija Cheese, and Chives.
And, even if you’re skipping the food on the menu, you’ll want to try some of the specialty drinks including the new El Tigre Margarita, which is Ojo de Tigre Mezcal with Pomegranate, Prickly Pear, Pineapple, and Ginger Juices served on the rocks with a Hibiscus Salt Rim…
…the La Clásica Reyes Margarita, which has Centinela Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar served on the rocks with a Chile Piquín Salt Rim…
…the White Passion Fruit Sangria, which is made with White Wine, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, and a hint of Ilegal Mezcal…
…and the Mexican Craft Beer, which is a Tulum Artisanal Lager crafted with Citrus notes and made with Mexican Caribbean Seawater.
And, located close by is the NEW BOOTH — The Swanky Saucy Swine!
Disney described this booth as featuring some “tantalizing pork dishes” so we were pretty excited to give it a try!
All of the eats are completely brand new, so you can try out the Roasted Porchetta with Pork-fat Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Lemon-Parsley Salsa Verde (which is gluten/wheat friendly)…
…the Soy-glazed Sticky Ribs with Green Onions and Peanuts…
…the Crispy Pig Ear Salad with Fire Roasted Tomatillo Sauce, Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Roasted Corn Salsa, and Avocado Cream (which is gluten/wheat friendly)…
…or stop by as part of Emile’s Fromage Montage and pick up the Crispy Barbecue Pork Rinds with Pimento Cheese (which is gluten/wheat friendly).
Plus, there are some new drinks including the Bourbon Bloody Mary that is made with Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey and comes in a plastic souvenir cup with a straw.
Next up was the Greece booth which is located near the Morocco Pavilion.
The menu here isn’t too extensive, but you can still find some new eats and drinks!
For food, you can order up the returning Spanakopita, which is greek spinach pie…
…or try the new Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey, which is part of Emile’s Fromage Montage… (Emile’s Fromage Montage; returning)…
…and there’s also a new Lamb Moussaka.
And, if you’re looking for something a bit boozier, there are THREE new wines at the booth including the Mylonas Assyrtiko White Wine, the Skouras Zoe Rosé, and the Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red.
Just after the Greece booth, we stopped at the Japan Booth.
There are only a few new menu items here, but plenty of others are returning!
Here you’ll find the Tempura Shrimp Sando which is Crunchy Shrimp served with Yuzu Crab, Green Onions, and Eel Sauce served on a Bun…
…and Spicy Hako Sushi, which is a Spicy Tuna and Salmon served Box-style with Red Tempura Crunch and Volcano Sauce.
Plus, we also tried one of the newest drinks — the Kochi Lemon Drop, which is made with Vodka, Yuzu, and Lemon Juice and then garnished with a Lemon Jelly.
Just look at that spread!
A look at the eats for the Japan booth at this year's Food and Wine Festival pic.twitter.com/OwLsSvQxPg
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There are only a few new items at this location, but that doesn’t make it a spot you should skip!
We picked up the NEW Hot Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Vegetables…
…and also tried the Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider (which is also new)…
…and the Beer Flight, which includes the 81Bay Brewing Co. Strawberry and Lime, the SweetWater Brewing Company Hazy IPA, and the Lord Hobo Brewing Boom Sauce DIPA, that are all new to the menu.
And, then we headed over to the Funnel Cake Stand where there is ONE specialty item for the festival this year.
It’s the new Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream on top!
Close by is also the NEW booth — Rotunda Bistro!
For the first time, Disney has brought a booth inside the American Adventure Rotunda and you can find dishes like the Chilled Smoked Shrimp Salad (which is gluten/wheat friendly)…
…the Wild Mushroom and Truffle Tart with Gruyère and Crème Fraîche…
…and the Chilled Crab and Avocado Parfait with Caviar (which is gluten/wheat friendly).
We also stopped for something sweet from The Donut Box, which is another returning booth to the festival.
And, if you’re a fan of donuts, then this is the stop for you!
There are FOUR wildly flavored new donuts to choose from including the Candy Jar Donut made with M&M’S, SNICKERS, and TWIX…
…the Crispy Chicken on a Sriracha-glazed Donut (which you can also get without the crispy chicken)…
…the Chef’s Donut of the Day, which was a Blueberry Lemon Donut.
Plus, we found a BONUS donut here for the day — the Cherry and Chocolate Donut!
Close by you can also find the Flavors from Fire Booth.
This spot is hosted by The NFL on ESPN and you can find some classic game day eats!
We tried the Corned Beef Corner Route which is Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions, and Beer-Cheese Fondue (which is part of Emile’s Fromage Montage)…
…and the NEW Saugatuck Brewing Company Bonfire Beer.
Another returning booth this year is China and there was a long line to try some of the eats and drinks when we stopped by.
And, like some other booths, you’ll find some returning favorites that have a NEW twist!
The newest menu item is the ZiRan Beef Bao Bun which features Grilled Beef with Cumin…
…and the Crispy-fried Pepper Shrimp with Spicy Sichuan Noodles is a returning menu item…
…along with the Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet and Spicy Sauce.
There are also a few drinks to choose from including the Dragonfly, which is made with Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Absolut Vodka, Orange Juice, and Mango Syrup.
Next up was the Refreshment Outpost!
This spot has a rotating menu that changes from festival to festival and this year you can find a few specialty items for the Food & Wine festival.
The Spicy Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Ben’s Original Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and Kachumbari Slaw (which is plant-based) used to be found at the Kenya booth during the Food & Wine Festival, but it has found a new home this year…
…plus you can also find the new 3 Daughters Brewing Allspice Hard Cider here and get it served in a souvenir CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler for an extra cost.
As you continue around World Showcase, you’ll find the Germany Booth…
…which has quite a few returning menu items.
And, if you’re doing Emile’s Fromage Montage, this is one of your stops! The Schinkennudeln, which is a Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese, is included in the challenge.
Plus, some NEW beers have arrived on the menu including the Gaffel Kölsch and the Schöfferhofer Wild Cherry Hefeweizen. Plus, you’ll get to try the returning Weihenstephaner Lager if you order up the Beer Flight.
Italy was the next stop for us around World Showcase!
This booth is a staple for all of the EPCOT Festivals, but now there are some new eats and drinks on the menu.
You can find some Italian classics like the Mezzelune Croccanti, which features Crispy Half-moon Breaded Mozzarella-filled Ravioli with Pomodoro Sauce or the Ravioli, which is made with Grilled Chicken Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce, Romano Cheese, and Prezzemolo.
Plus, the Bombolini has even made its way BACK onto the menu from the Festival of the Arts! It is a Cream-filled Italian Doughnut with Raspberry Sauce and Powdered Sugar.
Our next stop was the returning fan-favorite booth France over in the France Pavilion.
This year the menu has gotten a BIG overhaul, so you can find almost all entirely new dishes and drinks.
Of course, the Croissant aux Escargots have returned, but otherwise, all of the menu items are new including the Beignet aux Trois Fromages which is a Warm Beignet filled with Three Cheeses, a Coq au Vin, Pommes Dauphine which is made with Chicken braised in Burgundy Wine with Bacon and Puffed Potatoes, and a Crème Brûlée au Grand Mariner which is a Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Grand Marnier Liqueur for dessert.
There are also quite a few new drink options including the Evian Sparkling Cucumber and Mint Water with Magnesium and Zinc, the Strawberry Rose Mimosa, the Chardonnay, Louis de Camponac, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Blend, Bordeaux, Château de Prieuré.
EPCOT Food & Wine Activities
You don’t have to explore all the eats and drinks without a reward at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival this year! Emile’s Fromage Montage is BACK again this year so you can travel around World Showcase on a CHEESE crawl!
And, you’ll even get a prize — in FOOD form!
EPCOT Food & Wine Entertainment
Between bites of food, there are three returning entertainment groups around World Showcase including the Jammin’ Chefs (which can be found in the Canada Pavilion…
The JAMMitors 🎶 pic.twitter.com/kVb51fKL6b
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…and the Mariachi Cobre (which can also be found at the America Gardens Theatre).
A live concert series will also be kicking off tomorrow evening, on July 16th, at the America Gardens Theater which will include a rotating list of local Orlando bands.
Click here for the FULL concert line up!
EPCOT Food & Wine Merchandise
Of course, it wouldn’t be a new festival without tons of merchandise to commemorate the occasion, so we stopped by the shops in EPCOT to check out what’s new!
Our first stop was World Travelers where we found a new pair of Food & Wine Festival Minnie Ears for $29.99! They’ve got ears that look like textured wood and in the middle, you’ll find a sequined white bow with grey polka dots and red apples.
There are also FOUR new collections for the festival that can be found at various merchandise locations including the Festival Logo Collection which has things like Corkcicle Tumblers, pins, and more…
…the Be Our Guest Collection, that features characters from Beauty and the Beast…
…the Remy Shake Things Up Collection, which has the iconic Disney cook on clothing, ornaments, and accessories…
…and the Apple Orchard Collection, which features Minnie and Mickey Mouse doing some home cooking.
Plus, there’s even a whole merchandise collection dedicated to Figment and is exclusively available for Disney World Annual Passholders!
So, whether you’re taking a break between bites or just need to stop in for some air conditioning, there is plenty of shopping to do!
Click HERE to Check Out ALL of the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Merchandise!
Well, there you have a look at EVERYTHING happening at this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Be sure to stay tuned to AllEars for more Disney news and updates!
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