It’s that time of year again: the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Living in Florida, I get super excited to go to this annual event at Walt Disney World. The International Food and Wine Festival takes place in EPCOT at Walt Disney World and lasts from July until November . It’s an event where all participating countries from (North America to Africa) in EPCOT showcase their best foods and drinks. The festival does not cost anything additional, but you must have a valid EPCOT Disney World ticket.

When you first walk in, you can get overwhelmed and confused at where to start. Your best bet is to make your way to get a little magical booklet found at each food station. This booklet lists each country, the food they are selling, and their location in the park. It’s really helpful to have a guide like this when there are so many delicious choices. I flipped through the booklet, marked my must-haves, and took off on the food tour of a lifetime!

One thing that I love about this festival is that each dish is priced modestly, about $5 – $8 each. This is great because you can taste so many different dishes and not break the bank. I went with family and friends and we all bought something different at the stands and shared with each other. The alcoholic cocktails are on the pricier side though with beverages starting at around $13.

My belly didn’t allow me to taste everything, but I worked my way through a few countries. Scroll down to the bottom of this post to view all of the countries and what they served.

France

Goodies I got:

• Beignet aux Trois Fromages: A warm beignet filled with three cheese blend.
• Crème Brulee Vanille a la Confiture de Framboises: Vanilla crème brulee with house-made raspberry jam
• La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey goose Le Citron, Cranberry, and Passion Fruit Juice

My review: This was my first time trying a savory beignet and let me tell you, I could have gone my entire life without trying it. The cheese was bland and runny; I just didn’t like it. But, the actual beignet was tasty. Our last treat in Spain, the crème brulee, wasn’t sweet like I expected, which was strange. The all star of this trifecta was the Martini slush. It was so delicious and the passion fruit juice tasted so fresh!

In conclusion, go for the drinks and save the food for other tasty countries!

Brazil

Goodies I got:

• Feijoda: Black beans with crispy pork belly, brazil nut pesto, and long grain rice

My review: This dish BLEW MY MIND! It was so tasty. The pork belly was flavorful and the rice and brazil nut pesto made me want to book a flight to Brazil asap. It’s a must have in worldly showcase.

Belgium

Goodies I got:

• Beer-braised Beef: Beef with smoked gouda mashed potatoes
• Belgian Waffle: Waffle with warm chocolate ganache

My review: The beer-braised beef was a little tough. It took a good minute to chew through. So, obviously this wasn’t my favorite. The saving grace was the smoked gouda mashed potatoes. They were SO good. I could’ve ate an entire pot.

The Belgian waffle was perhaps my favorite sweet item of the day. It was so warm and fresh. It reminded me of a soft, warm chocolate chip cookie. It was heaven on a plate.

Spain

Goodies I got:

• Charcuterie: A selection of imported Spanish meats, cheeses, olives, and a herb vinaigrette
• Paella: Rice, chorizo and Shrimp

My review: I was really excited to try these dishes but unfortunately they both fell flat. The shrimp and sausage were overcooked and the rice was dry in the paella, and the meats didn’t taste very fresh in the charcuterie cup. I will say that I did go towards closing time so I’m sure that it probably tasted better earlier in the day. I would try again!

Honorable Disney Mentions

Goodies I got:

• Churro
• Mickey Mouse Pretzel
• Pineapple Dole Whip

My review: All three of these are classic Disney treats and all three are mouth-watering! The pretzel was soft and buttery, the dole whip was refreshing and the churro was nice and sugary. Just like I like it! I said honorable mention because I didn’t get any of these items at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. I got them the next day at Hollywood Studios. I just couldn’t write this article without including my all time favorites. They are available at all times at Disney World.

Complete List of EPOT International Food and Wine Festival Countries

Hawai’i

Food:

• Kalua Pork Slider: Sweet and sour Dole pineapple chutney and spicy mayo
• Spam Musubi Nigiri: Made with sushi rice, teriyaki-glazed spam, spicy mayonnaise, eel sauce and nori
• Passion Fruit Cheesecake: Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts

Drinks:

• Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA
• Florida Orange Groves Sparking Pineapple Wine
• AULANI Sunrise

Australia

Food:

• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp: Shrimp with pineapple, pepper, onion, and snap peas
• Roasted Lamb Chop: Lamp chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies
• Lamington: Yellow cake with raspberry filling dipped in chocolate and coconut

Drinks:

• Coopers Brewery Pacific Pale Ale
• Yalumba ‘Y’ Viognier
• Robert Oatley Chardonnay
• Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon
• Jansz Premium Rose
• Wine Flight

Ireland

Food:

• Fisherman’s Seafood Pie
• Roasted Irish Sausage: with colcannon potatoes and onion gravy
• Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake: Irish cream liqueur custard

Drinks:

• Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
• Bunratty Mead Honey Wine
• Guiness Baileys Coffee Shake

Greece

Food:

• Spanakopita
• Griddled Cheese: Pistachios and honey
• Lamb Gyro: Shaved lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki on warm flatbread

Drinks:

• Mylonas Assyrtike White Wine
• Zoe Rose
• Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red
• Wine Flights

Japan

Food:

• Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with chicken, veggies and teriyaki sauce
• Takoyaki: Octopus, green onion, and cabbage bites topped with Tonkatsu sauce, bonito flakes and nori
• Spicy Salmon Donburi: Spicy salmon with sushi rice, shiso leaf, red tobiko, and rice pearls

Drinks:

• Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Moon Blossom Pilsner
• Hana Fuji Apple Sake
• Yuzu Lemon Drop

America

Food:

• Chesapeake Crab Slider: Tangy coleslaw and cajun remoulade
• Hot Beef Sandwich: Horseradish cream and pickled vegetables
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake: Cream cheese icing

Drinks:

• 81Bay Brewing Co. Strawberry and Lime Wheat Ale
• Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale
• Lord Hobo Brewing Boom Sauce DIPA
• Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider
• Longevity Chardonnay
• Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon
• Beer Flight

Italy

Food:

• Gnocchi di Patate: Potato dumplings with four cheese sauce and roasted cremini mushrooms
• Gnocchi di Patate: Potato dumplings with vodka sauce Romano cheese and crispy bacon
• Panna Cotta: Orange Blossom Panna Cotta with seasonal berries

Drinks:

• Peroni Pilsner
• Prosecco
• Moscato
• Italian Sangria
• Italian Margarita

Germany

Food:

• Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese
• Roasted Bratwurst: Pretzel roll
• Apple Strudel: Vanilla sauce

Drinks:

• Gaffel Kolsch
• Weihenstephaner Lager
• Schofferhofer Pineapple Hefeweizen
• Selbach-Oster Riesling
• Wine Flight

India

Food:

• Crispy Paneer: Mango-curry ketchup
• Potato and Pea Samosa: Coriander-lime cream
• Chicken Tikka Masala: Fennel-spiced Yogurt and Naan Bread

Drinks:

• Mango Lassi
• Taj Mahal Premium Lager
• Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Winene
• Sula Chenin Blanc
• Mango Lassi (non-alcoholic)

China

Food:

• Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings: House-made sweet and spicy sauce
• Mongolian Beef Bao Bun
• Dandan Noodles: Spicy pork with sichuan sauce, peanut butter, sesame, and green onion

Drinks:

• Jasmine Draft Beef
• Passion Fruit Bubble Tea
• Good Fortune Citrus
• ByeJoe Punch
• Fireworks