2019 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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2019 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

We had a wonderful time on our recent trip to Epcot. We were able to taste our way around the world at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

From August 29 until November 23, 2019, Epcot is having their annual International Food and Wine Festival at the Epcot World Showcase. Just when you thought Epcot couldn’t get any yummier…well, they do. This festival is a foodie’s dream! In addition to all of the delicious dishes, the festival also offers fine wine, craft beer, spirits, and other beverages (some non-alcoholic).

Your admission to the park includes visiting the festival and no additional ticket is required to attend the Food & Wine Festival. Each Marketplace Booth represents a different country. They offer a small portion of popular dishes from their region (costing anywhere from $3-$8). While enjoying the festival, you can order whatever you like and sit anywhere to enjoy your food. I highly recommend wearing stretchy pants on the day of your visit to this festival.

Each menu shows which dishes are vegan, gluten-free, and/or kid-approved. There is also a recommended food and drink pairing. I always have trouble knowing what drinks pair well with certain foods so this is a great help!

Before heading into the World Showcase, you can stop by the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Welcome Center to receive details and helpful tips and information. Here at the Welcome Center, you can get a Park Map, Times Guide, and Festival Passport.

As we entered the World Showcase, we headed east because…well… the smells of Thailand and Mexico were calling our name!

There are over 30 individual marketplaces and about 200 dishes to enjoy while at this festival – so many great options! Here is the route we took, Marketplaces we visited, and the dishes we enjoyed:

Thailand

Thailand (Food):

• Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Stir-fried Vegetables (Kid-Approved)
• Shrimp and Cold Noodle Salad
• Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice

Wine & Drinks:

• Singha Lager
• Maison Willm Réserve Gewürztraminer, Alsace also available

Mexico

Mexico

• Taco de Puerco: Shredded Pork Belly on a Corn Tortilla with Salsa Verde
• Tostada de Carne: Braised Beef on a Corn Tostada with Mole Oaxaqueño and Chicharrón Dust
• Capirotada de Chocolate: Chocolate Bread Pudding served with Chocolate Abuelita Crème Anglaise

Wine & Drinks:

• Cerveza Por Favor: Mexican Craft Beer served with a Liqueur Floater
• Mexican Sangria: Red Wine, Blackcurrant Liqueur, Citrus Juices, Strawberry Purée, and Rum
• Clasica Reyes Margarita: 100% Agave Tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar served on the rocks with a Tajín Chile-Lime Powder Rim
• Smokey Margarita: Mezcal Ilegal, Pineapple-Ginger Juice, Agave Nectar, 100% Agave Tequila and Ancho Reyes Liqueur served on the rocks with a spicy Salt Rim also available

The Alps

The Alps (Food)

• Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette (Vegan & Kid-Approved)
• Venison Stew with Crushed Potatoes
• Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart with Crème Fraîche Cream and Blue Diamond® Almonds (Vegan & Kid-Approved)

Wine & Drinks:

• Domaine CARREL et Fils Eugène Jongieux Blanc
• Cave De La Côte Rosé Gamay, Romand
• René Favre Dôle, Chamoson
• Frozen Rosé
• Wine Flight also available

China

China (Food):

• Wuxi Spareribs
• Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw (Kid-Approved)
• Mala Chicken and Shrimp Bao Bun
• Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles

Wine & Drinks:

• Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (Non-alcoholic)
• Jasmine Draft Beer
• Happy Peach: Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum
• Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup and Orange Juice
• Byejoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut & Pineapple Juice
• Year of the Piggy: Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lychee Syrup, Lime Juice & Sprite also available

Germany

Germany (Food):

• Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions & Cheese (Kid-Approved)
• Roast Bratwurst in a Prop and Peller® Pretzel Roll (Kid-Approved)
• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (Vegan and Kid-Approved)

Wine and Drinks:

• Weihenstephaner Festbier Lager, Freising
• August Kesseler R Riesling Kabinett, Rheingau
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel
• Selbach-Oster 2016 Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spätlese, Mosel
• Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz
• Riesling Flight also available

India

India (Food):

• Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (Vegan and Kid-Approved)
• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Uncle Ben’s® Basmati Rice (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
• Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews and Warm Naan Bread

Wine & Drinks:

• Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic & Kid-Approved) also available
• Godfather Lager
• Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
• Sula Shiraz, Nashik
• Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur

Spain

Spain (Food):

• Charcuterie in a Cone with imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses & Olives with Herb Vinaigrette
• Spanish-style Paella with Botifarra and Roasted Chicken
• Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika (Gluten-Free)

Wine & Drinks:

• Lagar de Bouza Albariño, Rías Baixas
• Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla
• Espelt Garnacha Old Vines, Catalonia
• Wine Flight also available

Africa

Africa (Food):

• Kenyan Coffee Barbecue Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato and Corn Mealie Pap and Kachumbari Slaw
• Spicy Kenyan Vegan Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Curry Rice Pilaf and Kachumbari Slaw (Vegan)
• Piri-Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-scented Couscous

Wine & Drinks:

• Tusker Lager
• Cederberg Chenin Blanc, South Africa
• Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Western Cape
• Groot Constantia Pinotage, Constantia
• Wine Flight also available

Appleseed Orchard

• Charcuterie and Cheese Plate featuring Burton’s Maplewood Farm Applejack Brandy Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
• Caramel-Apple Popcorn (Kid-Approved)

Wine & Drinks:

• Frozen Apple Pie (Non-Alcoholic and Kid-Approved)
• M.I.A. Beer Company Apple Trappe Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Doral, FL
• Playalinda Brewing Co. Apple Pie Beer, Titusville, FL
• Sea Dog Brewing Co. Green Apple Ale, Clearwater, FL
• Ciderboys Lemon Cello Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
• Collective Arts Brewing Cherry Apple Hard Cider, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
• Woodchuck Hard Cider Spiced Apple, Middlebury, VT
• Forge Cellars Dry Riesling Classique, Seneca Lake
• Conundrum Red Blend, California
• Amavi Cellars Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
• tenshən Rhône Style White Blend, Central Coast
• Lang & Reed Wine Company Cabernet Franc, North Coast
• Frog’s Leap Zinfandel, Napa Valley
• Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
• Apple Blossom Sky: Fanta® Apple, Ginger Beer, Floodwall Apple Brandy, Burton’s Maplewood Farm Applejack Brandy Barrel-Aged Syrup and Mini Marshmallows
• Beer Flight also available
• Cider Flight also available
• Wine Flights also available

Italy

Italy (Food):

• Ravioli Carbonara: Parmesan and Pecorino Ravioli, Egg Yolk, Cream, and Bacon
• Costine di Maiale: Balsamic-glazed and Oven-roasted Pork Ribs
• Pollo: Crispy Chicken with Marinara Sauce (Kid-Approved)
• Traditional Sicilian Cannoli: Crisp Pastry filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange
• Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake: Vanilla Cake and Chocolate-Hazelnut Mascarpone Cream dipped in Chocolate (Kid-Approved)

Wine & Drinks:

• Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner
• Pinot Grigio, Santa Marina
• Chianti, Gabbiano
• Prosecco, Villa Sandi
• Corbinello, Montegrande
• Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande
• Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila also available

Belgium

Belgium (Food):

• Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
• Golden Malted® Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (Vegan and Kid-Approved)
• Golden Malted® Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (Vegan and Kid-Approved)

Wine & Drinks:

• Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale
• St. Bernardus Witbier
• Delirium Red Fruit Beer
• Stella Artois Hard Cider
• Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
• Beer Flight also available

Ireland

• Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
• Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (Vegan)
• Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard (Vegan)

Wine & Drinks:

• Brehon Brewhouse Killanny Red Ale
• Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
• Guinness Baileys Shake also available

Brazil

Brazil (Food)

• Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew featuring Scallops, Shrimp and White Fish with Coconut-lime Sauce and Steamed Rice
• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (Gluten-Free)
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Kid-Approved)

Wine & Drinks:

• M.I.A. Beer Company Barbossa Black Beer, Doral, FL
• Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Quinta do Crasto Douro Tinto, Portugal
• Frozen Caipirinha featuring Leblon Cachaça also available

Flavors from Fire

• The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese Fondue, Arugula, and a Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
• Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue
• Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli
• Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Paprika and Mango-Lime Compote

Wine & Drinks:

• Bell’s Brewery Porter, Comstock, MI
• Edmeades Zinfandel, Mendocino County
• Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon also available

Japan

Japan (Food):

• Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce (Kid-Approved)
• Frothy Ramen: Chilled Noodles and Dashi Broth with a Light Foam Topping
• Spicy Roll: Tuna and Salmon Sushi topped with Volcano Sauce

Food & Drink:

• Kirin Draft Beer
• Draft Sake
• Nami Sake Cocktail: Sake, Peach Schnapps, Vodka, and Lime Juice also available

Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar (Food)

• Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae made with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® Almondmilk, fresh Berries, and Chocolate Almond Streusel (Vegan and Kid-Approved)
• Cheesecake Trio: Raspberry, Chocolate, and New York-Style Cheesecake Bites (Vegan and Kid-Approved)
• Shimmering Strawberry Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone (Vegan and Kid-Approved)

Wine & Drinks:

• Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices
• Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
• Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
• Frozen Mimosa featuring White Claw Natural Lime Hard Seltzer
• Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, Champagne
• Dom Pérignon Brut, Champagne
• Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé, Champagne
• Mimosa Flight also available

Morocco

• NY Strip Steak Green Shermoula Flatbread with fresh Radish and Tomato Salsa
• Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce
• Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

Wine & Drink:

• Casa Beer
• Laroque Chardonnay, Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon
• Red Organic Sangria
• Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur also available

France

Oh France, you are so delicious! The Creme Brulee with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream was pure heaven! After breaking through the caramelized sugar topping, you find the rich custard underneath. Then you find the wonderful surprise – a thick layer of hazelnut and chocolate creaminess – YUM!

France

• Fondue Savoyarde: Fondue of Imported Cheeses and Chardonnay served with Croutons
• Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
• Boeuf Braisé à la Bordelaise, Pomme Dauphine: Beef Braised in Cabernet Sauvignon with Red Onions and Puffed Potatoes
• Crème Brûlèe: Crème Brûlèe with House-made Chocolate Hazelnut Cream (Kid-Approved and Gluten-Free)

Wine & Drinks:

• Kronenbourg 1664 Pale Lager Draft
• Chardonnay, Maison de France
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Village la Tourelle, Bordeaux
• Kir à la Grenade: Sparkling Wine with Monin Pomegranate Syrup
• La Passion Martini Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice also available

My favorite part of our day at Epcot is when the sun began to set and the cool breezes began to blow. The walkways were lit with warm lighting and Spaceship Earth began to glow in a gorgeous purple/magenta color. And… the smells of the food continue to fill the air.

Canada

I have to admit that Canada was my FAVORITE at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Their “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon was wonderful…and that Truffle Butter Sauce was out-of-this-world delicious!

Canada (Food):

• Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
• Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (Gluten-Free)

Wine & Drinks:

• Collective Arts Saint of Circumstance Citrus Blonde, Hamilton, Ontario
• Château Des Charmes Merlot, St. David’s Bench
• Château Des Charmes Equuleus Red Blend, St. David’s Bench also available

Hawai’i

• Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise (Kid-Approved)
• Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers and Wasabi Cream inspired by AULANI Disney Vacation Club® Villas, Ko Olina Hawai’i
• Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions and Spicy Mayonnaise
• Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (Kid-Approved, Vegan, and Gluten-Free)

Wine and Drinks:

• Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager
• Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
• AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE® Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine also available

Islands of the Caribbean

• Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli (Kid-Approved)
• Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt (Gluten-Free)
• Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (Vegan and Kid-Approved)

Wine & Drinks:

• Red Stripe Lager
• Caribbean White Sangria
• Frozen Mojito also available

Hops & Barley

• New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
• New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream and Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (Vegan & Kid-Approved)

Wine & Drinks:

• North Coast Brewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA
• 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
• Heavy Seas AmeriCannon APA, Baltimore, MD
• Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
• Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
• Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
• Beer Flight also available

Australia

I loved Australia, mostly because all of their dishes were gluten-free! In addition to gluten-free dishes, vegan meals are also available.

Australia (Food):

• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas (Gluten-Free)
• Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Purée, Bush Berry Pea Salad and Pistachio-Pomegranate Gremolata (Gluten-Free)
• Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries and Lemon Myrtle Meringue (Kid-Approved, Vegan, and Gluten-free)

Wine & Drinks:

• Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
• Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley
• Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay, Margaret River
• 3 Rings Shiraz, Barossa Valley
• Wine Flight is also available

Chocolate Studio

Chocolate Studio (Food/Sweets):

• Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (Gluten-Free)
• Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Whipped Cream

Wine & Drinks:

• Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea and Chocolate Shake (Non-alcoholic and Kid-Approved)
• Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
• Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
• Croft Fine Ruby Port, Portugal
• Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka also available

The Cheese Studio, Hosted by Boursin® Cheese

• Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushrooms & Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce (Kid-Approved)
• Black Pepper Boursin® Soufflé with Fig Marmalade (Vegan)
• Maple Bourbon Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch (Vegan)

Wine & Drinks:

• Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Blueberry Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
• La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey
• Domaine Saint André de Figuière Rosé, Côtes de Provence
• Alta Vista Estate Malbec, Mendoza also available

Active Eats

• Loaded Macaroni & Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar & Leeks (Kid-Approved)
• Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with UNCLE BEN’S® Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar (Gluten-Free)
• Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice and Chocolate Chips (Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Kid-Approved)

• M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Key Lime Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL
• L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
• Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR also available

Coastal Eats

• Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado-Lemongrass Cream
• Baked Shrimp and Scallop Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette
• Pacifico True Striped Bass Tostada with Slaw and Fire-roasted Tomatillo Sauce also available

Wine & Drinks:

• Short’s Brewing Co. Mule Beer, Elk Rapids, Michigan
• A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris, Oregon
• ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon also available

Earth Eats

• The IMPOSSIBLE™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (Vegan)
• IMPOSSIBLE™ Cottage Pie: IMPOSSIBLE™ Ground Meat with Carrots, Mushrooms, and Peas topped with Mashed Cauliflower, White Beans, and Mozzarella (Vegan) also available

Drinks:

• Green Apple Suja® organic kombucha
• Pineapple Passionfruit Suja® organic kombucha
• Mixed Berry Suja® organic kombucha
• Suja® organic kombucha Flight also available

See all of the Gluten-free dishes at the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival HERE.

In addition to the Global Marketplaces, the festival offers other activities:

Other Festival Activities:

• Party for the Senses
• Specialty Dining & Pairings
• Disney du Jour Dance Party (Great for Kids)
• Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt (Great for Kids)
• Candy Sushi Culinary Workshop (Great for Kids)
• Family Fun Spot (Great for Kids)
• Eat to the Beat Concert Series (Great for Teens)
• Culinary Demonstrations
• Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!
• Beverage Seminars
• Cheese Seminars
• Sunday Brunch with the Chef
• Celebrity Chefs
• ESPN Tailgate Tasting

Have you been to the Epcot 2019 International Food & Wine Festival? What were your favorite dishes? Any suggestion? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

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