2023 festival archive: This event has ended. Use this page for historical highlights and photos, not current dates, menus or concert availability.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2023 Highlights
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE ran July 27–November 18, 2023. This report looks back at its food, activities and entertainment.
Global Marketplaces and Culinary Adventures:
The 2023 festival featured nearly 30 Global Marketplaces, with more locations opening later in the season.
New offerings included Dark Chocolate Fondue at The Alps and Chilaquiles at Flavors of America. The announced new marketplace lineup included Char & Chop, Wine & Wedge, Bubbles & Brine and Swirled Showcase.
Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey brought Muppet Labs’ Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker into the food-festival fun. Read our 2023 pickle milkshake review for a firsthand taste test.
Emile’s Fromage Montage:
Emile’s Fromage Montage invited guests to purchase qualifying cheese dishes and collect five stamps in the Festival Passport for a redemption at Shimmering Sips. This was a paid food activity, not five complimentary samples.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series:
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series brought local and nationally known acts to EPCOT. This article does not provide a current performer calendar.
Food, music and festival activities made up the 2023 experience. Menus and artists change between editions.
Planning a future EPCOT food festival visit
Check the year’s dates and menu before choosing your park day. Set a tasting budget, account for allergies, and balance outdoor food stops with water and indoor breaks. Food and beverage purchases add to your trip cost.
For the rest of your trip, use our Walt Disney World planning guide and Disney dining guide.
Plan your EPCOT vacation
Fairytale Journeys Travel advisors can help choose travel dates, hotels and park days. Their services are complimentary to their clients.
Reviewed October 13, 2026. Historical reference: Disney’s 2023 Food & Wine menu guide.
