Foodie Guide to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE Beginning July 14
by Nicole Cantore, Digital Integration Specialist, Global Food & Beverage
The favorite time of year for foodies and wine enthusiasts alike is almost here – the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE! Starting July 14 and running through Nov. 19, this iconic festival serves up flavors from across six continents and unlocks unlimited fun through your tastebuds.
With more than 25 Global Marketplaces, indulge in cuisines from across the globe featuring the culinary mastery of the chefs and mixologists, who yet again do not disappoint. This year, there’s a brand-new marketplace The Fry Basket, featuring a true classic – French fries – as well as new items like the Chesapeake Crab Slider at Hops & Barley. And of course, there are returning favorites, including the can’t-be-missed Pão de Queijo Brazilian cheese bread.
There are tons of experiences for the entire family to enjoy, from jamming out to some classic tunes at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare to Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt throughout the park. To add an extra spin to your snacking, try Emile’s Fromage Montage, a flavorful food stroll featuring some of the tasty cheese dishes that can’t be missed. As you snack on these cheesy goodies, collect stamps by purchasing five of these items to redeem a special prize from Shimmering Sips. Be sure to pick up a Festival Passport to keep track of all your stamps and to see everything you can experience this year.
I don’t know about you, but my appetite is already growing just thinking about all the food coming this year. Without further ado, let’s get to the Foodie Guide to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE!
Earth Eats hosted by IMPOSSIBLE (Near Port of Entry)
Food Items:
- IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with wasabi cream and spicy slaw on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based)
- IMPOSSIBLE Meatball with herbed polenta, rustic puttanesca sauce, and basil pesto (New) (Plant-based)
Beverages:
- Strawberry Freeze featuring Twinings Lemon & Ginger Herbal Tea (non-alcoholic) (New)
- Stephen Vincent Pinot Noir
- Strawberry Freeze featuring Twinings Lemon & Ginger Herbal Tea with Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint Vodka (New)
Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE (Near Port of Entry)
Food Items:
- Guava Mousse on a sugar cookie with coconut-lime whipped cream (New) (Plant-based)
Beverages:
- Tropical Mimosa with sparkling wine and Minute Maid 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
- Berry Sour Ale Mimosa: Boulevard Brewing Co. berry noir sour ale and sparkling wine (New)
- Mimosa Flight
- CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Hawaii (Near Port of Entry; opening Aug. 15)
Food Items:
- Kālua Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour DOLE pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise
- SPAM Musubi Nigiri with sushi rice, teriyaki-glazed SPAM, spicy mayonnaise, eel sauce, and nori (New)
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
Beverages:
- Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA
- Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine
- AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE pineapple juice, and grenadine
Australia (Near Port of Entry)
Food Items:
- Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with pineapple, pepper, onion, and snap peas (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Lamington: Yellow cake with raspberry filling dipped in chocolate and coconut (New)
Beverages:
- Coopers Brewery Pacific Pale Ale (New)
- Yalumba ‘Y’ Viognier (New)
- Robert Oatley Chardonnay
- Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon
- Jansz Premium Rosé (New)
- Wine Flight
Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin (Near Canada)
Food Items:
- Braised Beef Poutine: French fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, cheese curds, and gherkin relish
- Maple cheesecake with whipped maple bourbon cheese and candied pecans
Beverages:
- Frozen Mango Martini: Boyd & Blair Vodka with mango nectar and lemon
Canada
Food Items:
- Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with truffle-butter sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Beverages:
- Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager
- Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot Estate
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