The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is set to begin on August 27th, 2026, and will continue until November 21st of the same year. Disney has officially released the festival menus for the upcoming event, featuring several popular dishes from previous years. Six items from the 2025 Best $50 list are returning this year along with favorite cocktails from last year’s Pour Decision winners. The Butternut Squash and Ginger Bisque is highlighted as a must-try dish despite being served in late summer. India Kitchen will open on October 2nd, offering plant-based treats like spicy samosas that were well-received previously. Festival-goers should note that all kitchens are now cashless, requiring Disney gift card wristbands with a minimum $15 load amount. The festival also charges tax on dishes, which impacts the overall budget for attendees planning to sample multiple items.
Facts
- The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival runs from August 27th to November 21st, 2026.
- Six dishes from the 2025 Best $50 list are returning in the 2026 festival menus.
- India Kitchen will open on October 2nd, offering plant-based treats like spicy samosas.
- All Food and Wine Festival kitchens are now cashless, requiring Disney gift card wristbands with a minimum $15 load amount.