Eat to the Beat: Your Guide to EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival 2025
Whether you're a food lover, theme-park enthusiast, or simply looking for a fall escape, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is a can’t-miss Disney experience.
Some Disney experiences are just too magical to miss—and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of them. My daughter and I had this event on our Disney bucket list for years, and last fall, we finally made it happen. From sampling global flavors to dancing our way through two Eat to the Beat concerts (Switchfoot and We the Kings), it was the kind of long weekend that blends adventure, memory-making, and a dash of pixie dust.
Whether you're planning a couples' retreat, a weekend with friends, or a multigenerational family trip, fall at Walt Disney World is full of flavor, music, and seasonal magic. Here's how you can plan your own unforgettable getaway this year.
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2025
August 28 – November 22, 2025
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is your ticket to a one-of-a-kind culinary journey around the globe—no passport required. As you make your way through the World Showcase, you’ll find Global Marketplaces in each country featuring festival-exclusive small plates, signature drinks, and bold flavors from around the world.
Be sure to grab your Festival Passport and check out these experiences along the way:
Global Marketplaces: Taste your way through seasonal dishes and beverages from six continents
Emile’s Fromage Montage: Sample cheesy bites across the park to earn a tasty surprise
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak: A kid-friendly scavenger hunt through the World Showcase
And the best part? Admission to the Food & Wine Festival is included with your standard EPCOT park ticket—no extra cost required (unless you want guaranteed seating for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series—more on that below!).
Festival Passport for EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival • Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL
Belgian Waffles and Coffee at EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival
Eat to the Beat Concert Series
One of my personal favorite experiences during EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival is Eat to the Beat—a nightly concert series hosted at America Gardens Theatre. With nightly sets at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM, Eat to the Beat offers an extra magical way to see some of your favorite artists perform your favorite hits.
We the Kings at Disney’s Eat to the Beat 2024 • America Gardens Theatre, Orlando, FL
The 2025 Eat to the Beat lineup includes:
August 28: 4NRS Journey
August 29–30: Joey Fatone & Friends
August 31–September 1: MercyMe
September 2–4: 4NRS Journey
September 5–6: KT Tunstall
September 7–8: TobyMac
September 9–11: Audio Exchange
September 12–14: STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
September 15: Bacilos
September 16–18: La Celle Band
September 19–20: Sheila E.
September 21–22: Ben Rector
September 23–25: Evolution Motown
September 26–27: Tiffany
September 28–29: Jesse & Joy
September 30–October 2: Southbound
October 3–4: Baha Men
October 5–6: Artist TBA
October 7–9: Element
October 10–11: The Wanted 2.0
October 12–13: The Fray
October 14–16: Latin Ambition
October 17–20: Hanson
October 21–23: The M-80's
October 24–25: Hoobastank
October 26–27: Smash Mouth
October 28–30: Hayfire
October 31–November 1: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
November 2–3: Boyz II Men
November 4–6: The Hooligans
November 7–8: David Archuleta
November 9–10: Jordin Sparks
November 11–13: Gilly & The Girl
November 14–15: Bowling for Soup
November 16–17: The Beach Boys
Keep an eye out for the final acts and special guest announcements still to come!
How to Score the Best Eat to the Beat Concert Seats
While shows are included with park admission, a Concert Dining Package guarantees reserved seating—perfect for an evening of eats and entertainment. Dine at select EPCOT restaurants and receive admission to one Eat to the Beat concert on the same day. Your Disney Travel Advisor can help guide you in making your Concert Dining Package selections.
Pro Tip:
Reserve the last concert of the evening (8:00 PM) to enjoy a star-studded sunset performance and seamlessly transition into fireworks and nighttime park magic!
Luminous: The Symphony of Us • EPCOT Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular
Where to Stay When Attending EPCOT’s Food &Wine Festival
If EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival is the focal point of your next Walt Disney World vacation, choosing an EPCOT area resort hotel is a must. Here are a few of my curated resort picks that offer style, convenience, and quick access to the park—so you can spend more time sipping and savoring, and less time commuting.
Disney’s Riviera Resort • Walt Disney World • Orlando, FL
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Deluxe Villa Resort | Skyliner Access
This elegant, European-inspired resort is just minutes from EPCOT via the Disney Skyliner. With stylish studio and villa accommodations, top-notch dining (including the rooftop restaurant, Topolino’s Terrace), and immersive art and architecture, Riviera is ideal for couples, foodies, and multigenerational groups looking for a relaxed, upscale retreat with convenient park access.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn • Walt Disney World • Orlando, FL
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Deluxe Resort | Walking Distance + Friendship Boats
Step out of your room and onto the charming turn-of-the-century boardwalk that hugs Crescent Lake—just a 5-minute walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway entrance. BoardWalk Inn combines whimsical elegance with a prime location. Enjoy nightly entertainment, unique dining, and the ease of park access by foot or by Friendship Boat. Perfect for adults, couples, and anyone who wants to spend evenings strolling straight from World Showcase to their hotel room.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort • Walt Disney World • Orlando, FL
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Moderate Resort | Skyliner Access
Colorful, laid-back, and centrally located, Caribbean Beach is a great choice for families or groups looking for mid-range comfort with great transportation options. As the main hub of the Skyliner, it provides quick and scenic access to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.
Why EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival is the Perfect Excuse to Visit (or Revisit) Walt Disney World
Whether you're planning your first visit or returning for another round of festival favorites, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is the perfect excuse for a fall getaway to Walt Disney World. From global flavors and nightly concerts to special seasonal surprises across the parks, there's something magical waiting around every corner.
Extra Fall Magic: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
If you're visiting Walt Disney World from August 15-October 31, consider adding Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom to your itinerary. This separately ticketed evening event includes trick-or-treating, themed parades, character sightings in costume, specialty snacks, and one of the best fireworks shows of the year—Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. It's a perfect pairing with the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival for an even more magical fall getaway!
Ready to sip, savor, and celebrate?
I’d love to help you plan the perfect itinerary—resort, park days, dining packages and all. Let’s start crafting your fall Disney adventure today!
