The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicks off August 30th and runs through November 12th. This year there are over 30 marketplaces throughout the World Showcase where you can sip and savor tastes from around the world.
If you plan on going, be sure to pick up a free Festival Passport. Inside you’ll find a guide to all the food and drink options so you can pick your favorites and check off which ones you’ve tried as you “eat and drink around the world.”
This year’s festival sees the return of several favorite dishes from last year as well as some new additions which I have pointed out.
Flavors from Fire
- Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds
- Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions, and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and American Grana Cheeses
- NEW! Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli
- Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Mango
- Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter
- NEW! Michael David Winery 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel, Lodi
- Swine Brine featuring Evan Williams Bourbon
Light Lab
- Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls
- NEW! Phosphorescent Phreeze
- NEW! InfraRED
- NEW! UltraVIOLET
- NEW! Original Sin Dry Rosé Hard Cider, New York, NY (Cider Flight)
- NEW! 3 Daughters Brewing Blueberry Peppercorn Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL (Cider Flight)
- NEW! Ciderboys Zen Berry Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI (Cider Flight)
- NEW! Playalinda Brewing Co. Red Cherry Tart, Titusville, FL (RGB Flight)
- NEW! GrassLands Brewing Company Green Kiwi Blonde, Tallahassee, FL (RGB Flight)
- NEW! M.I.A. Beer Company Blue-berry Golden Ale, Doral, FL (RGB Flight)
- NEW! Cider Flight
- NEW! RGB Flight
Earth Eats
- NEW! The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Wild Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese Fondue, Arugula, Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
- NEW! The IMPOSSIBLE™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (vegetarian)
- NEW! Health-Ade Kombucha Pink Lady Apple
- NEW! Health-Ade Kombucha Pomegranate
- NEW! Health-Ade Kombucha Beet-Lime
- NEW! Kombucha Flight
Active Eats
- Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions (REVIEW: If you’re looking for something substantial, this is for you. The small portion is filling… and it has a kick! It’s a bit on the spicy side, not too spicy but just enough to say “oh!” Was disappointed there wasn’t much bacon.)
- NEW! Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar (gluten friendly)
- NEW! Active Eats Energy Bar Bites: a mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates (vegetarian)
- NEW! M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Pineapple Coconut Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL
- NEW! L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
- Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Coastal Eats
- Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Lemongrass Cream
- Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette
- Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce
- NEW! A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris, Oregon
- NEW! ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Oregon
The Chocolate Studio
- Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (gluten friendly)
- Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Whipped Cream (vegetarian)
- NEW! Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea and Chocolate Shake (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
- NEW! Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
- NEW! Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
- NEW! Croft 10 Year Tawny
- NEW! Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka
The Cheese Studio Hosted by Boursin® Cheese
- Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce
- NEW! Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch (vegetarian)
- Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam; Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin® Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning; Strawberry Macaroon with Boursin Pepper Cheese
- NEW! Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Blueberry Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
- NEW! La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey
- NEW! Domaine Saint André de Figuière Rosé, Côtes de Provence
- NEW! Alta Vista Estate Malbec, Mendoza
The Wine & Dine Studio
- Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce
- NEW! Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds (vegetarian)
- NEW! Trio of Artisan Cheese featuring La Bottega di BelGioioso® Cheeses (vegetarian)
- La Bottega di BelGioioso Crescenza-Stracchino®
- La Bottega di BelGioioso CreamyGorg® Gorgonzola Dolce
- La Bottega di BelGioioso Artigiano® Vino Rosso
- NEW! Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese
- Trio of Artisan Cheese paired with Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, Reata Chardonnay and Spellbound Petite Sirah
- NEW! Reata Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
- NEW! Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, Oregon
- NEW! Spellbound Petite Sirah, California
Islands of the Caribbean
- NEW! Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli
- NEW! Jerk-spiced Chicken Lollipop with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt
- Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (vegetarian)
- NEW! Red Stripe Lager
- Caribbean White Sangria
- Frozen Mojito
New Zealand
- Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
- Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
- Seared Venison Sausage with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Kumara Purée
- Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
- NEW! Antmoore Wineworks MOKOblack Pinot Noir, Marlborough
- Frozen Wine Cocktail featuring Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Australia
- Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (gluten friendly)
- Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies (gluten friendly)
- Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut (vegetarian)
- Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
- Robert Oatley McLaren Vale Shiraz
- Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley
- NEW! Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay, Margaret River
- NEW! Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale
- NEW! Wine Flight
The Almond Orchard Hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®
- NEW! Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers
- NEW! Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins® Multi-seeds Crackers
- Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Crunchy Chocolate Oats
- NEW! Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-alcoholic)
- NEW! Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne
- NEW! Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne
- NEW! Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Rosé Champagne
Hawai’i
- Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
- Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers, and Wasabi Cream
- Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts
- Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager
- Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine
- Mai Tai with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and DOLE Pineapple Juice
Greece
- Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki (vegetarian)
- NEW! Taste of Greece: Chicken Souvlaki, Feta Cheese Dip with Warm Pita and Lamb Sausage with a Dill Tomato Ragu
- Spanakopita: Greek spinach pie (vegetarian)
- Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon (vegetarian)
- Domaine Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnese
- Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko, Santorini
- Argyros Atlantis Red Blend, Santorini
- NEW! Wine flight
Thailand
- Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Stir-fried Vegetables
- Seared Shrimp and Scallop Cake with Cold Noodle Salad
- Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice
- NEW! Maison Willm Gewürztraminer, Alsace
- Singha Lager
Mexico
- NEW! Short Rib Tostada: Corn Tortilla topped with Short Ribs, Black Beans, Salsa Verde and Spring Onion
- NEW! Shrimp Quesadilla: Corn Tortilla with Shrimp, Oaxaca Cheese and topped with Spicy Guajillo Sauce and Sesame Seeds
- NEW! Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis (gluten friendly)
- NEW! Cerveza Por Favor: Dos Equis Draft Beer with a hint of Almond
- NEW! Mariachi Loco: Margarita with Libelula Tequila Joven, Mango Purée and Chamoy
- NEW! Ay Caramba: Smoky Margarita with Gracias A Dios Mezcal, Lime Juice and Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
- NEW! La Chancla: Red Wine Sangria mixed with Fruit Juice
- NEW! El Padrino: Blackberry Mexican Punch with Velo Blanco Tequila
China
- Beijing Roasted Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce (REVIEW: How many ways can you say “awesome?” Plenty of duck, a sweet bun, great sauce.. simply incredible.)
- NEW! Xi’an Pancake with Beef
- NEW! Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw
- NEW! Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles
- Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (non-alcoholic)
- NEW! Jasmine Draft Beer
- Happy Peach with Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum
- Kung Fu Punch with Vodka and Triple Sec
- BaiJoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice
- NEW! Honeydew Bai Jiu Cocktail: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit and Honeydew Syrup
India
- Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (vegetarian)
- Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice (vegetarian and gluten friendly)
- Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews, and Warm Naan Bread
- Pistachio Cardamom Bundt Cake with Chocolate Coconut Mousse (vegetarian)
- Mango Lassi (non-alcoholic)
- Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
- Sula Shiraz, Nashik
- NEW! Godfather Lager
- NEW! Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Indian Cream Liqueur
Africa
- Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato, and Pap (gluten friendly)
- Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (vegetarian)
- NEW! Cederberg Chenin Blanc
- NEW! Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
- NEW! Groot Constantia Pinotage
- Wine flight
Brewer’s Collection
- Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
- Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb
- Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer
- Beer flight
Germany
- Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese
- Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll
- Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (vegetarian)
- Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
- J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel (Flight)
- NEW! Carl Graff Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese, Mosel (Flight)
- NEW! Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken, Mosel (Flight)
- NEW! Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz
- NEW! Riesling flight
Spain
- Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette
- NEW! Spanish-style Paella with Chorizo and Roasted Chicken
- Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (gluten friendly)
- NEW! Lagar de Bouza Albariño, Rías Baixas
- NEW! Espelt Garnacha Old Vines, Catalonia
- Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla
- Wine flight
Italy
- NEW! Fritto Misto: Crispy Shrimp, Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes with a Spicy Sauce
- NEW! Pollo Alla Cacciatora: Braised Chicken Thigh, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Parmesan Polenta
- NEW! Mezzi Rigatoni: Vodka Sauce, Crispy Pancetta and Parmesan Cheese
- Cannoli: Chocolate-covered Cannoli Filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit
- Placido Pinot Grigio
- Placido Chianti
- Villa Sandi Prosecco
- Montegrande Corbinello Spumante Dolce
- Fior d’Arancio Montegrande Moscato
- Frozen Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila
- Moretti Lager Beer
- Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer
Hops & Barley
- New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
- NEW! 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 (vegetarian)
- Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
- NEW! Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
- NEW! North Coast Brewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA (Flight)
- NEW! 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL (Flight)
- NEW! Heavy Seas AmeriCannon APA, Baltimore, MD (Flight)
- NEW! Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
- Beer flight
Japan
- NEW! Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce
- NEW! Beef Nigiri topped with Shrimp Sauce and Diced Pickled Jalapeños
- NEW! Spicy Roll: Tuna and Salmon topped with Volcano Sauce
- NEW! Kirin Ichiban Lager
- NEW! Ozeki Rai Sake
- NEW! Fuji Apple Cocktail: Sake, Peach Schnapps and Green Apple Syrup
Morocco
- Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket (REVIEW: The “ground beef” threw us off when we tasted this. Expecting to see beef crumbles, it was more like a sausage patty with compressed beef with a bit of spice. It even tasted more like sausage. We only had a few bites and tossed it out.)
- Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions, and Tzatziki Sauce (vegetarian)
- Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce
- Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur
- Casa Pale Lager
- NEW! Kasbah Prestige Red Wine
- NEW! Red Organic Sangria
Belgium
- Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
- Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (vegetarian)
- Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (vegetarian) (REVIEW: What can you say about a Belgium Waffle? Nothing negative other than it wasn’t Mickey shaped. Standard fare.)
- NEW! St. Bernardus Witbier (Flight)
- NEW! St. Bernardus Abt 12 (Flight)
- Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale (Flight)
- Stella Artois Hard Cidre
- Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
- Beer flight
Brazil
- NEW! 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 friendly) (REVIEW: A winner. Although it wasn’t crispy, the pork belly had a great smokey flavor, was tender and the black beans made for a nice compliment.)
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (vegetarian and gluten friendly)
- M.I.A. Beer Company Barbosa Black Beer, Doral, FL
- NEW! Casa Valduga Brut Rosé
- NEW! Quinta do Crasto Duoro Red
- Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça
France
- NEW! Carbonade de Boeuf, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Beer-braised Beef with Bacon, Onion and Mashed Potatoes
- Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
- Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with Housemade Raspberry Jam (vegetarian and gluten friendly)
- La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice
- NEW! Chardonnay, Le Vieux Manoir
- NEW! Cabernet Sauvignon, Village la Tourelle, Bordeaux
- St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Pale Lager
Ireland
- Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
- Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (vegetarian)
- Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard
- NEW! Guinness Foreign Extra Stout
- NEW! Guinness Baileys Shake
- Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
Canada
- Canadian Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
- “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (gluten friendly)
- Moosehead Radler: Lager infused with Grapefruit, Grape and Lemon Juices, New Brunswick Neige Premiere “Apple Ice Wine”, Québec
- NEW! Château Des Charmes Equuleus Red Blend, St. David’s Bench
- NEW! Château Des Charmes Vidal Icewine, Niagara-on-the-Lake
NEW! Craft Drafts
- Central 28 Beer Company Waff-Ale, DeBary, FL (Flight 1)
- Bold City Brewing 1901 Roasted Red Ale, Jacksonville, FL (Flight 1)
- Florida Beer Company Passport Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL (Flight 1)
- First Magnitude Brewing Co. Lemongrass Saison, Gainesville, FL (Flight 2)
- JDub’s Brewing Company Honeydew Melon Kölsch, Sarasota, FL (Flight 2)
- Shipyard Brewing Company Monkey Fist IPA, Clearwater, FL (Flight 2)
- Your choice of 2 distinctive Beer Flights
NEW! Festival Center Wine Shop
- NEW! Charcuterie Plate: Chefs Selection of Artisanal Meats and Accompaniments
- NEW! La Bottega di BelGioioso® Cheese Plate: Crescenza-Stracchino®, CreamyGorg® Gorgonzola Dolce, and Artigiano® Vino Rosso Cheeses
- NEW! Bloody Mary Seafood Cocktail: Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Olive Salad and Crisp Lettuce in a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette
- NEW! Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara County (White Flight)
- NEW! MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley (White Flight)
- NEW! Silverado Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley (White Flight)
- NEW! Silverado Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros
- NEW! Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Goldie” Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills
- NEW! MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (Pinot Noir Flight)
- NEW! Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Birdie” Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills (Pinot Noir Fight)
- NEW! Skywalker Vineyards Sommita Pinot Noir, Marin County (Pinot Noir Flight)
- NEW! Silverado Vineyards Fantasia Sangiovese Blend, Napa Valley (Red Flight)
- NEW! Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley (Red Flight)
- NEW! Fess Parker Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County (Red Flight)
- NEW! Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- NEW! White Flight
- NEW! Pinot Noir Flight
- NEW! Red Flight
NEW! Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar
- NEW! Chocolate Croissant: Flaky Croissant stuffed with Chocolate
- NEW! Almond Croissant: Flaky Croissant topped with Toasted Almonds
- NEW! Jumbo Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping
- NEW! Cheese Danish with Sweet Icing
- NEW! Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
- NEW! Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Pomegranate, Orange and Grapefruit Juices
- NEW! Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
- NEW! Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
- NEW! Madras Mimosa with Cranberry Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice
- NEW! Fromosa: Frozen Mimosa featuring White Claw Lime Hard Seltzer
- NEW! Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee
For more information, visit epcotfoodfestival.com.