In just a few months, we’ll be experiencing EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival once again!

We can’t wait to hear more about the booths and menu items that will be returning to this year’s festival, but in the meantime, if you’re planning a trip later this year to visit during the festival, we’ve got the list of the BEST hotels to stay at to make sure you’re close to the park!

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

If you’re hoping to be on the Skyliner route to travel easily to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a fantastic choice!

This moderate hotel is great for those who want to feel like their on island time when they’re at their hotel. The entire resort is colorful and full of tropical landscaping to really bring that island-feel to life. And in the middle of the hotel, you can visit Barefoot Bay, which is a 45-acre lake surrounded by a mile-long promenade complete with running trails, relaxing hammocks and beach chairs, and white sandy beaches.

If you’re looking for a relaxing trip, both in the parks and outside, this is the place to stay!

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Also on the Skyliner route is Disney’s Riviera Resort, which is a deluxe Disney Vacation Club resort known for its European style, influenced by Walt and Lillian Disney’s own experiences traveling around the French Riviera.

If you’re a big fan of finding fantastic dining at your Walt Disney World hotel, and are looking to relax when you’re not in the parks, this is the hotel for you!

Again, that Skyliner will also give you easy access to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, so if you’re visiting for the festival but also have other to-dos on the itinerary, this is a great choice!

Check out our complete guide to dining around the Riviera here!

Disney’s Beach Club & Yacht Club Resorts

Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Yacht Club Resorts are two separate deluxe hotels located right near each other on the BoardWalk, and even share some amenities, like the amazing Stormalong Bay pool, and they’re both within walking distance to EPCOT!

Both of these hotels feature New England vibes, which is perfect for families who are looking for a little less Disney theming in their rooms.

We’re not kidding though — you’re about a 10-15 minute walk (at MOST) from EPCOT at either of these sister hotels, meaning you can arrive at World Showcase’s International Gateway and start dining at those booths within minutes. Is there anything better?

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Staying at the deluxe BoardWalk Inn doesn’t only mean you’re close to what EPCOT has to offer, but you’re also steps away from SO many exciting restaurants and entertainment options outside the parks.

Now, this hotel is currently undergoing refurbishments that don’t have an official end date, so keep that in mind when booking, but you’ll enjoy turn-of-the-century Atlantic City vibes on the waterfront AND feel like you’re walking down a Coney Island-style boardwalk!

You’re also just steps away from EPCOT here too, so if you want to experience all the festival has to offer, you only have to walk a few minutes and you’re there!

Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotels

If you’re looking to travel on a budget but are still hoping to stay close to the park, you’ll want to check out Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Hotels! These hotels are also located in the BoardWalk area and are within walking distance to EPCOT.

Now, it’s important to note that these are TWO separate hotels — the Swan and the Dolphin, and both are considered deluxe hotels BUT at much lower prices than other deluxe Disney hotels.

You’ll also have access to an amazing pool with a waterslide, great restaurants, and some really amazing beds!

Read more about the amazing beds at this hotel!

Regardless of where you choose to stay, you can know that you’ll be as close as you can get to EPCOT staying at any of these hotels. We can’t wait to experience this year’s festival, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Food and Wine Festival news!

Don’t forget about Disney’s OTHER Food and Wine Festival — learn more here!

Where are you planning to stay for this festival? Tell us in the comments!