If you’re celebrating any part the holiday season at Epcot, then you’ll get to enjoy the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays from November 18th through December 30th!
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
And a HUGE part of the Festival of the Holidays is the global cuisine available at Holiday Kitchens — also known as Food Booths — which bring enhanced food offerings to the park!
American Holiday Table
Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE!
This year, the Holiday Kitchens will once again be found around World Showcase and beyond. And they will continue to offer tastes of the holidays representing seasonal traditions around the world. There are twelve officially named Holiday Kitchens — including the new L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen. BUT, there will also be additional locations as well. For instance, Taste Track will continue its run as an event location from the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival with an assortment of Croissant Doughnuts.
Croissant Doughnut with Holiday Sprinkles
Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE!
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves! Let’s do a holiday rundown!
NEW Booths and Menus!
The brand new L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen will serve traditional Jewish dishes such as Pastrami on Rye, Chicken and Matzo Ball Soup, Egg Cream, and more.
Pastrami on Rye ©Disney
Feast of the Three Kings, on the other hand, is a returning favorite.
Feast of the Three Kings Booth area
Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE!
But this year, it will feature a new menu including Pastelón (Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives), Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji and Tomato Sauce, Tres Leches Rice Pudding with Pumpkin Seeds, and more!
NEW Names for Select Locations
Not seeing Hokkaido on the list this year? That’s okay! The Japan Pavilion will still be hosting a booth this year under a new name: the Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen!
Hokkaido Holiday Kitchen
This is where you’ll find New Year Celebration Soba, a Holiday Green Tea “Yule Log”, and more!
France will also host a Holiday Kitchen. But instead of looking for the Alsace Kitchen this year, you’ll find Le Marche de Noel Holiday Kitchen!
Buche de Noel Yule Log
They’ll once again be serving a Bûche de Noël au Chocolat “Christmas Log” of Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Caramel Ganache. And the delicious Spiced Rum Punch Slush will be back. Cheers!!
Spiced Rum Punch Slush
And be sure to stop by Morocco to visit the Sapphire Holiday Kitchen (the Pavilion hosted Tarabaki last year). This is where you’ll find “Sfenj” – Warm Beignets with Cream, Cinnamon Sugar, Toasted Almonds and Chocolate Sauce!
Returning Favorites
Even among the new names, booths, and items, we look forward to some returning favorites, like the American Holiday Table with its famous traditional Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce!
Slow-Roasted Turkey from American Holiday Table
And one of our VERY favorites will find its way to the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen: Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Fresh Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes featuring Melissa’s Produce!
Cheese Fondue
But there’s plenty more where this comes from!! Full menus are now available on our 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays menus page.
Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays!
And as in previous years, you’ll also find additional food offerings all around the park at locations such as Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Carts, Fife & Drum Tavern, and more.
Turkey Poutine ©Disney
For instance, Turkey Poutine made of Sweet Potato Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish and Crispy Onions will be coming to the Refreshment Port!
Holiday Cooke Stroll
Note that there is no Cookie Nook this year. Why? Because — as Disney previously announced — there will be a brand new Holiday Cookie Stroll! Guests can track their purchases of five select holiday cookies in their Festival Passport by collecting a unique stamp for each cookie. After all the sweet stops are complete, there’s one more to make… head to Holiday Sweets and Treats for a complimentary “completer” cookie!
Holiday Cookie Stroll ©Disney
Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE!
So start making your list — and checking it twice! — of all the things you’d like to try when the Epcot Festival of the Holidays begins on November 18th!
Find out more information about the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays here!
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Question? I am arriving at Disney World 1/2/2019 will there be any of they yummy goodies left?
This will be our first time going to Disney World during the holidays and we are super excited. The food tasting is always a favorite of mine. I pre ordered the 2018 Holiday Guide and can’t wait to start planning what I’m going to eat.
That pastrami on rye though.
A pile of mashed taters under the Turkey Poutine would round that thing out more fully.
Driving down Christmas Day! See you real soon!
So how long will the food be available? I don’t get there until January 2nd?
Jaime, the Festival of the Holidays ends on December 30, and they’re usually pretty firm on that date. But take a look around and see if there are any lingering food booths!
Do these food booths take Disney Gift Cards or the Quick Service Dining Plan?
Do those booths accept dining plan credits usually? will you share a video soon or did you have one for previous years?
Thanks!
Will any of the booths take snack credits from DDP?
Hi! Can you trade a quick service credit for 3 snacks and get 3 items at some of the booths? Also, are all the items snack credit eligible or only a few? Thank you! I love DFB!
Tasha, most food items at the booths are snack credit eligible, and you can still trade one quick service credit for three snacks — but all three must be used in one transaction at a single booth. Hope this helps!
Nicole, the booths typically do accept snack credits for food items, and you can trade in one quick service credit for three snacks (to be used at one time at a single booth). We will confirm all of this when booth menus go up in mid-November!
Vicky, they do typically accept snack credits (or quick service credits turned into three snack credits!). Here’s a link to DFBGuide video about the holidays that includes the Festival of the Holidays!
Jessie, the food items are typically a snack credit. You can convert a quick service credit into three snack credits, but they’ll all need to be used in one transaction at a single booth.
We r arriving on Jan 5, where would we look to find any remains holiday food treats?
I will be attending Nov. 10-17. Do you know when the holiday (Christmas) popcorn buckets might be coming out? I hope before I leave there.
Julie, you probably have a good chance of catching them, as the Christmas season will be underway officially just before you arrive!
Dave, you may see lingering holiday treats at the confectioneries on property, and you’ll almost certainly see winter-specific treats. You can ask cast members within the parks, too, who might have a few day-to-day tips for you. Have fun!
Any chance they will soft preview on November 17th?
Jess, it’s not unheard of!
The food this year was terrible. The past years it was great but this year was awful