New Dishes Debut at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, Aug 28–Nov 22
Walt Disney World has released the menus for this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, the annual celebration of global flavors that draws foodie fans from around the world. The festival runs daily from August 28 through November 22, with new marketplaces and a host of returning favorites designed to delight palates and spark culinary curiosity.
What’s new at the festival
New marketplace:
– Gyozas of the Galaxy (World Celebration, near the Creations Shop)
– Buffalo-style Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with buffalo sauce, celery root purée, blue cheese cream, crumbled blue cheese, shaved carrot, and micro celery
– French Onion Soup-style Dumplings: Pork and beef soup dumplings with caramelized onions, sherry-beef broth, onion and Gruyère soubise, parmesan cracker, and micro chives
– Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa verde, street corn salad, cotija cheese, lime crema, and cilantro
New dishes at returning marketplaces:
– Coastal Eats (near Creations Shop)
– Peruvian Ceviche with mahi mahi, shrimp, sweet potato, chulpe, choclo, and leche de tigre
– Seaside Pot Pie with shrimp, scallops, crawfish tails, and lobster bisque topped with puff pastry
– Flavors from Fire (near Creations Shop)
– Rodizio-style Grilled Beef Skewer with marble potatoes, charred shallots, roasted baby peppers, and chimichurri
– Connections Eatery Festival Menu
– French Onion Burger: Gourmet beef blend, caramelized onions, and Gruyère cheese on a toasted brioche bun
– Brew-Wing Lab (The Odyssey)
– Korean BBQ Wings with gochujang barbecue sauce and toasted sesame
– In World Nature, Sunshine Seasons
– Remy Milk Shake: Strawberry-cheesecake milk shake topped with a cookie, mini cheesecake, white chocolate Eiffel tower, and a strawberry
World Showcase and beyond: highlights by market
The festival’s signature showcase of national marketplaces continues to lead the way, and a clockwise approach from the Australian pavilion is a familiar way to experience the lineup. Highlights include:
– Australia: Mixed Berry Pavlova with crunchy meringue shell, macerated berries, and whipped cream
– Mexico: Tostada de Carnitas — braised pork on a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco; Flan de Cajeta — creamy Mexican custard with caramel sauce and toasted almonds
– China: Beijing Zhajiang Noodles with stir-fried minced beef, cucumber, chili, and carrots in a savory douban sauce
– Refreshment Outpost: Berbere-spiced Beef Stew with sweet potato mealie pap and kachumbari slaw
– The Alps: Kirschwasser Torte with cherry-brandy buttercream, fondant, sugared almonds, and cherry compote
– Sommerfest: Zwiebelkuchen — German onion cake with caramelized onions, bacon, herbs, and a savory custard
– Spain: Paella Caldoso with rock shrimp, bay scallops, and smoked mussels; Trio de Pintxos — jamón croqueta, pan con tomate, and tortilla Española; Basque Cheesecake with orange sauce
– Italy: Bacetti ‘Kisses’ di Pizza — traditional Napoli street food with pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce; Tortellini alla Vodka — four-cheese tortellini in vodka sauce with parmesan and calabrian chili oil; Chocolate Spuma — chocolate mousse with caramel sauce, espresso whipped cream, and puffed rice
– Flavors of America: Gulf Coast-style Seafood Roll with warm-water lobster, rock shrimp, lobster bisque, and sherry-creme fraiche on brioche; New England Slider — slow-braised beef pot roast with spicy giardiniera, horseradish cream, and crispy fried onions on a potato roll
– Japan: Beef Wagyu Don — wagyu beef over steamed white rice with pickles and togarashi; Osakana Karaage — crispy-fried pollock with spicy mayonnaise and a yuzu-based sauce
– France: Boeuf Bourguignon with purée de pommes de terre; Brioche aux Epices with a three-cheese mornay filling; Trio d’Escargots with garlic and parsley dip
– Crème Brûlée Vanille, Confiture Myrtilles et Citron Vert — vanilla crème brûlée with blueberry-lime compote
– Bramblewood Bites (Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination Pavilion)
– Cast Iron-seared River Trout with vanilla-butternut squash purée, Brussels sprouts, candied pecans, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and maple dressing
– Milled & Mulled (Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination Pavilion)
– Butternut Squash and Ginger Bisque with cinnamon cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin seed oil
– Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae with vanilla bean gelato
– Forest & Field (Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination Pavilion)
– Autumn Chili featuring Impossible “Beef” with root vegetables, plant-based cheddar, and plant-based sour cream in a bread bowl
– Schiacciata Sandwich: Mortadella, prosciutto ham, sun-dried peppers, arugula, stracciatella cheese, fall squash mostarda, and pistachio pesto on warm focaccia
– Swirled Showcase (Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination Pavilion)
– Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse with candied pecans and maple-caramel sauce
Planning and resources
Complete menus for all marketplaces are expected to be posted on Disney’s site soon, giving guests a chance to map out their tasting itineraries in advance. The festival emphasizes daily availability through late November, making it a reliable option for extended visits or spontaneous day trips to savor new flavors.
Positive takeaway
This year’s lineup continues EPCOT’s tradition of celebrating global cuisine with a mix of new marketplaces and fresh takes on beloved favorites. For food lovers, the festival offers a broad, passport-like tasting tour that blends playful twists with comfort classics, all set against the park’s vibrant seasonal atmosphere.
Summary
Disney’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns Aug 28 through Nov 22 with a raft of new dishes and several refreshed items across both new and familiar marketplaces. Highlights include the Gyozas of the Galaxy dumplings, a Remy Milk Shake at Sunshine Seasons, and a wide range of world-focused offerings in World Showcase. Readers are encouraged to check the official Disney menu updates for full details and planning ahead.