Note: We are awaiting details on whether or not the low cost seminars and demonstrations are returning for 2023.
The 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival seminars and demonstrations, book signings, chef meet and greets, and other low-cost or free events always offer terrific opportunities to enhance your festival experience!
We hope that Culinary Demos, Beverage Seminars, Food and Beverage Pairings, and Mix It! Make It! Seminars will again be offered at this year’s festival.
These events will be held at the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion. Look for offerings throughout the duration of the Festival. LOCATION TBD FOR 2023.
2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demonstrations
2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Beverage Seminars
2023 EPCOT Mix It! Make It! Celebrate It! Hands On Workshops
2023 Food and Beverage Pairings
Booking begins on a date TBA! For reservations, please check availability online or call (407) 939-3378.
Early booking for Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members will open on a date TBA.
Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents may be eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and mixology seminars and culinary demos. If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, you may book by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demos and Beverage Seminars
Not confirmed for 2023.
The cost for Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars is $19 per person. All events take place in the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demonstrations
During each 45-minute demonstration, renowned gourmets will impart years of kitchen wisdom while whipping up a special delicious dish. Attendees can collect tips and tricks to sharpen their skills, and try dishes the chef is making.
Event Details
- Location: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
- Days: Select Fridays and Saturdays 12:30 PM
- Price: $19 per Guest, plus tax
Chef Buddy Valastro
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Beverage Seminars
Sample select adult beverages at a 45-minute seminar that puts you in touch with your inner wine, beer or spirit connoisseur.
General Event Details
- World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
- Select Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 4:30 PM
- $19 per Guest, plus tax
Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Hands-On Workshops
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty! In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn directly from the pros. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about a myriad of culinary subjects — from decorating cakes, garnishing like a boss, and even mixing up an amazing cocktail!
Check out our review from a Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Hands-On Workshop in 2016!
General Event Details
- World Showplace Events Pavilion
- Select Mondays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM
- $45 per Guest, plus tax
Mix It, Make It ingredients from cocktail class
Food and Beverage Pairing Events
Learn how to perfectly pair your food and beverage with some of the top Chefs during a 45-minute session.
Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
Price: $29 per Guest, plus tax
When: Select Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Character Dance Party
Not confirmed for 2023.
Kids enjoy an interactive atmosphere where they dance and play along with “a rotating menu” of Disney Characters including Remy and Emile from Ratatouille at the Disney Du Jour Dance Party — and now in 2019, this dance party will be hoppin’ seven days a week!
On Sundays through Thursdays, a DJ will lead the fun, and on Fridays and Saturdays, Radio Disney stars will perform live!
Festival Welcome Center
Not confirmed for 2023.
Many of these events, including seminars and demonstrations, may take place this year at other locations in the park, as the Wonders of Life Pavilion (former home of the Festival Center) is being transformed into the EPCOT Play Pavilion.
Festival Center During the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
Note: All events and exhibits are subject to change.
Tailgate Tasting hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football – Not confirmed for 2023
During this 45-minute program, you’ll enjoy a flight of 3 sample-sized food items, served with a complementary beverage tasting, inspired by the cities playing game each week. The best part — you’ll get a chance to learn from culinary experts how to make these dishes at home!
Tailgate Tasting Menu 2019
Dates: Sundays from September 8 through November 17
Price: $19 per person, plus tax. EPCOT admission is required and not included.
Location: World ShowPlace Pavilion
Game Schedule: TBA
Tailgate Tasting 2019
Festival Center Stage Presented by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company® – Not confirmed for 2023
This event has not been confirmed for 2023 – stay tuned! “Discover the incredible voyage coffee undergoes in order to arrive in your morning mug.” Guests can purchase select coffees from Joffrey’s Specialty Disney Coffee Collection, including Disney French Bistro, Disney Peru Alto Mayo and Disney Mickey’s 90th Anniversary Blend.
Junior Chef Kitchen presented by Krusteaz® — Not confirmed for 2023
Children become chefs and get to eat what they make in this family-friendly, complimentary experience every Sunday at the Festival Center. “Junior Chefs” will make, decorate, and sample their own pancake creations using fun recipes. Participants will also receive their very own chef hat, apron and certificate of completion.
Junior Chef Kitchen sessions are held at the Festival Center Spotlight Stage on select Sundays at 11:00 AM:
- September dates TBD
- October dates TBD
- November dates TBD
Children wishing to participate in the complimentary Junior Chef Kitchen must register at the Festival Center the day before or the morning of the experience. Guests must be between 4 and 10 years of age to participate. Availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Valid theme park admission is required.
The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar – Not confirmed for 2023
*Included with EPCOT admission
When: 9AM – Park Close
This Festival Center exhibit, hosted by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, has been a staple of the Festival for years. This exhibit includes displays outlining the history of chocolate and the chocolate making process as well as chocolate sculptures from Disney pastry chefs.
It’s a fun way to pass the time while you await upcoming events. There are also chocolate items available for purchase, including one of our favorites, Gourmet Drinking Chocolate!
Ghirardelli Drinking Chocolate
You’ll also find sample chocolates, select a wine and chocolate pairing, and shop for a bag of your favorite Ghirardelli Gourmet Chocolates.
Back to Basics Seminars — Not Confirmed for 2023
Turn ho-hum into YUM YUM! Back to Basics offers epicurean tips and tricks from the pros that may seem simple but can have a profound effect on your next dinner party.
*Included with EPCOT admission
When:Fridays through Sundays at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Where: Festival Welcome Center, Spotlight Stage
Stay tuned for a full list of presenters.
Book Signings and Meet & Greets – Not Confirmed for 2023
*Included with EPCOT admission
Chat with celebrated authors and/or personalities! Don’t forget to bring your purchased merchandise for autographs. Please check the daily schedules for the latest information. For more details, visit the Festival Center Information Desk.
Chef Cat Cora Book Signing at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
Note: You do NOT have to attend a culinary or beverage seminar or demo to participate in these meet and greet opportunities with chefs and beverage experts. However, you may need to arrive at the Festival Welcome Center early to get a wristband for meet and greets with well-known personalities. On the day of your chosen chef’s demo, be sure to check in at the center to see if you’ll need a wristband.
Bottle Signings – Not Confirmed for 2023
*Included with EPCOT admission
Meet the winemaker and have your purchased bottle of wine autographed for a unique souvenir or gift. Please check the daily schedules for the most up-to-date info on presenters and their topics or visit the Festival Center Information Desk.
Emile’s Fromage Montage – Confirmed for 2023
In this family friendly event guests can sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways! Purchase any five cheese dishes from the Marketplace Booths that are listed in the Festival Passport and collect a stamp for each cheese dish purchased.
Completed Stamps in Passport
Once you’ve collected all the stamps bring the stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips for a complimentary specialty cheesecake unique to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
Complimentary Cheesecake
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt
Everyone’s favorite rat, Chef Remy, will be joining the party with Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt once again in 2023!
Keep your eyes peeled for Remy!
Guests can participate in the hunt by purchasing a map and stickers at select Festival Center merch locations, then bring back their completed map for a special surprise!
Remy’s Hide and Squeak Map from 2021
Normally, you can pick up a map at the following EPCOT locations:
– Pin Central
– Disney Traders in World Showcase
– International Gateway in World Showcase
Seasons of the Vine
Watch a 7 minute film where you’ll get a behind-the-vines look at the process that transforms delicate grapes into the “nectar of the gods”—step by nectarous step. The film runs continuously throughout each day of the Festival and is a must-see if you love wine!
Marketplace Discovery Passport
And it wouldn’t be the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival without everyone’s favorite free souvenir! You’ll be able to pick up a Festival Marketplace Discovery Passport from the Festival Welcome Center to keep track of your progress Around the World.
2021 Food and Wine Festival Passport
In recent years, the Passports have come with a sheet of stickers for you to apply to each Booth page as you visited the corresponding Marketplace. The stickers replaced the stamps that guests could previously get at each booth.
Stickers in Festival Passport
We love the Festival Passport. It’s a handy way to note your favorites!
Mini-Size Festival Gift Card
Purchase a mini-size wearable Festival gift card. Using the card is easy—simply swipe or scan yours to pay for food, beverages and more.
Food and Wine Festival Gift Cards
Mini-size Festival gift cards can be purchased from Festival Center kiosks, along with select merchandise locations throughout EPCOT for as a little as $15! The mini-size gift card can also be used at select Disney destinations.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is returning for 2023! We await confirmation on the Eat to the Beat Dining Packages, and will keep you posted here!
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series continues to draw big crowds throughout the entire Festival. See the full lineup on our Eat to the Beat Concert Series Page!
Eat to the Beat
Candy Sushi Presented by Adventures by Disney
Not confirmed for 2023
A Disney Chef showed guests how to create their very own sweet Candy Sushi! Mars Wrigley Confectionary is partnering with Adventures by Disney to present this session daily at 3:30 and 5:30 pm in Sunshine Seasons in The Land Pavilion.
Candy Sushi
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up in advance on the Disney World website! The event is $10 per participating guest.
Taste the Rainbow Roll
Want More EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Info?
We’ll have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog! Stay tuned for more information on our 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Page and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter!
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