Mostly known as the prime destination for thrilling rides and attractions, EPCOT manages to impress its visitors with an annual celebration of food, the International Food & Wine Festival. The event takes you along on an enchanting journey of global cuisines while still keeping the magic of Disney. While participating in a scavenger hunt around EPCOT, you'll witness numerous food stalls, which are set up throughout the park, offering culinary delights and beverages.
Food & Beverages
If there's ever a perfect time for an improvised food crawl, then that's at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. While taking a stroll through the park's grounds, you'll encounter more than 30 themed food stalls selling all kinds of cuisines. Each booth resembles a short culinary voyage to a different country. Treat yourself to an apple strudel at Germany's booth, Belgian waffles at Belgium's stall, and a duck bao bun at a Chinese food stand. Wine & Wedge stand offers a variety of cheeses and wines for food connoisseurs.
Live Music at Eat to the Beat Concert
While the food is certainly the focal point of the festival, it's also worth checking out the live music performances at the annual Eat to the Beat concert series. Held at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion, the stage hosts a wide range of musicians, both local bands and globally renowned artists. In the past, EPCOT visitors had a chance to see electrifying performances of Southern Avenue, Funkafield, Boyz II Men, Sugar Ray, and Billy Ocean. The concerts are included in EPCOT admission, but you can also purchase an exclusive dining package with reserved seats.
Scavenger Hunts
To make your time at EPCOT even more exciting, the park annually hosts scavenger hunts beloved by Disney fans. The hunts are Disney-themed and involve searching for various items throughout the park. The goal is to find all the items, complete the map, and win a rewarding prize. This year, the festival features three of its signature hunts: Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, Emile’s Fromage Montage, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit.
During Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, you'll have to look out for little statues of mischievous Remy, the rat from Ratatouille. Emile’s Fromage Montage is a great chance to taste various cheese dishes and win a delicious prize at the end. To complete Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit, a perfectly themed fall activity, you need to search for various pumpkins on the park's grounds.
Tickets & Cost
The admission cost to the event is included in park admission. A one-day ticket to EPCOT costs between $119 and $174 per adult and children over ten years old. A one-day ticket for children ages three to nine years old costs $114-$169. If you'd like to visit other Disneyland parks, you can purchase a Park Hopper option, which costs $188-$246 for adults and older children and $183-$241 for children under ten. Children under three can enter for free with adult supervision. Food and beverages are not included in the admission ticket and can be purchased separately. Some scavenger hunts require an additional fee.
