The International Food & Wine Festival is coming back to EPCOT, and we’ve got some RULES to cover first!
2024 Food and Wine Festival
I’ve covered EPCOT festivals for years now, and trust me, if you’re heading to the festival this year, there’s an unspoken code of conduct you’ll need to follow. I’m covering all of it so that you can be on your best behavior!
Don’t Table Hog
It’s widely known that tables are in short supply during an EPCOT festival. Even though Disney places high-tops throughout the park, there never seem to be quite enough for the high volume of people during peak meal times.
Emma at the Flower and Garden Festival
So this means that unless you’re eating, you shouldn’t be standing at one of these tables. Save them for the people with hands full of snacks and beverages who are looking for a place to dine with their family and friends. If you want to chill or take a break, aim for one of the benches around the park instead!
L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise
Also, if you’re eating at one of these tables, try to vacate it quickly once you’re done so that someone else can have it. And clean up your mess before you go!
Drink Responsibly
With a name like “Food & Wine Festival,” you can definitely expect there to be alcohol around EPCOT during this festival. And where there’s alcohol, there are often people who aren’t behaving responsibly.
Beer Flight
If you’re drinking, you need to keep in mind that not only is EPCOT a family-friendly destination, but also that over-imbibing can have severe consequences for your body on a long theme park day. It’s very easy to get dehydrated or to wear yourself out when you’ve still got 10,000 steps ahead of you.
Rogue Dreamland Beer
So for those who plan to drink, make sure to drink lots of water and eat full meals or a good amount of snacks throughout the day. And of course, plan for a ride back home or to your hotel that’ll keep you safe!
Double-check the Concert Schedule
Throughout the festival, you can enjoy the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre! These concerts happen on a specific schedule that you can find listed on the Disney World website and in the My Disney Experience app.
The Finesse Party Band
This year, it’s extra important to check the concert schedule ahead of time because there are some BIG names coming! Jordin Sparks, Bowling for Soup, and The Beach Boys are all on the list for the first time.
Eat to the Beat
It’s a good idea to check the list not only to see if there’s someone you want to see, but also so that you know which nights may be WAY more crowded if someone popular is performing.
Don’t Skip Living with the Land
One of the most unique rides in EPCOT is Living with the Land, and it’s one of those you either LOVE or you find incredibly boring. (It has a pretty strong cult following!)
Living with the Land Food and Wine Festival Overlay
During the festivals, Living with the Land gets a themed overlay fit to the seasonal event! So during Food & Wine, we often see it decorated with different ingredients, including labels for which items appear in dishes around the festival. If you want a behind-the-scenes look into your food, don’t miss it!
2024 Food and Wine Festival Overlay
If you’re heading to the festival this year, we’ll be there on day one to bring you all the news!
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