The Super Bowl of the foodie world has begun at Walt Disney World! The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is back from August 27th to November 21st, 2026, giving guests nearly three months to experience all it has to offer. The International Food and Wine Festival takes guests on a culinary adventure to sample global offerings, featuring different takes on authentic cuisine, cooking styles, and cultures.

This year, the festival features over 30 Global Marketplaces (plus some extra festival offerings at year-round locations), and we made our way around the World Showcase to explore all that they have to offer. So, whether you’re on a tight budget or just want to stick to trying only the best the festival has to offer this year, we’re bringing you the FULL LIST of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival best (and worst) dishes!

EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Overview

EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival started 30 years ago as a way to attract more guests to the park during the slower months of September and October. Little did Disney know that it would quickly become one of EPCOT’s most popular events and a year-round staple!

The festival does focus on all things food, but there is more to offer than just eating and drinking (which you can check out in our full guide to the Food and Wine Festival HERE!). However, let’s be real, the main attraction here is the Global Marketplaces—and for good reason! These food booths are located throughout EPCOT, though primarily within the World Showcase and its corresponding paths.

Follow along with us as we eat our way through the best (and worst) of the fest in 2026!

The BEST Dishes at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

This year’s festival offers a mix of returning dishes and new dishes for guests to enjoy! Some Global Marketplaces underwent a complete overhaul, while others remained true to their roots. Here are some of the dishes we’ll be eating every trip!

Hawaiian Rice Bowl

Location: Hawai’i

Price: $6.29

This rice bowl is a returning dish to the festival, and we’re very glad that it’s back! Not only is it delicious, but it’s also one of the best values of the festival. The large portion size consists of Spam, eggs, and rice, topped with spicy mayo and furikake.

The dish was well-balanced, not overly salty, and had the perfect amount of spicy mayo to round it out. This was a definite winner!

Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings

Location: Gyozas of the Galaxy

Price: $5.99

A new booth from last year’s festival was so popular that it’s made its return in 2026! Gyoza of the Galaxy puts a fun (and very tasty) spin on classic chicken dumplings. Despite it being the longest line of the day, the Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings were worth it.

The generously filled chicken dumplings are topped with fresh basil pesto, Parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinegar, sitting atop a potato fonduta and tomato confit. The dumplings were cooked perfectly; the sauce was light, while the fonduta added a creamy, savory texture.

Wiener Schnitzel

Location: Germany

Price: $7.29

Germany is finally cooking up some new dishes, and we are here for it! The wiener schnitzel featured HEINZ Brauhaus mustard, warm potato salad, and a watercress salad topped with lemon.

The dish offered a hearty portion, making it a good value for the money. The veal cutlet was perfectly crisp and thin, while the potato salad offered a welcomed soft texture to contrast the crust. The mustard wasn’t overpowering, either.

Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli

Location: Forest and Field

Price: $5.49

Pasta dishes are hard to do correctly at festivals, but this is the exception! This is a returning dish that I wish I could take home with me every time. These pumpkin and mascarpone-filled raviolis are fall in every bite (something we don’t usually get here in Florida!).

While at first glance these might look a little dry, don’t let that fool you—they’re not! The brown butter vinaigrette provided a great caramelization to the very tender ravioli, and the pomegranate seeds and hazelnut praline provided the perfect amount of sweetness in each bite.

Schiacciata Sandwich

Location: Forest and Field

Price: $6.29

Sticking with the fall-themed Forest and Field marketplace, the Schiacciata Sandwich is a must. The warm focaccia sandwich is filled with mortadella, prosciutto, sun-dried peppers, arugula, cheese, fall squash mostarda, and a pistachio pesto.

If it sounds like a lot of food, well…it is! For only $6.29, this is almost a full-size sandwich you’d order at a restaurant. The sandwich was well-made, and you can taste nearly every ingredient in every bite. The bread is made from scratch, and though some parts of it were slightly hard, the seasoning was what really brought the sandwich together.

Seoul, South Korea: Bo Ssam Pork Poutine

Location: La Poutinerie

Price: $11.99

I was hesitant to order this since it was the most expensive dish of the day, but it ended up being the best thing we ate all day. The portion size is easily shareable between 2 to 3 people, possibly more if you’re snacking all day.

The poutine features French fries, cheese curds, Bo Ssam pork, gochujang gravy, and kimchi pickles, topped with an aioli and sesame. I love a good poutine, but I was not expecting to love this as much as I did. The gravy was full of flavor, balancing the line between spicy and savory, while the large portion of pork was tender and well-seasoned. One bite of everything together was a flavor bomb.

If you’re looking for something unique to try – this is the dish.

Belgian Waffle

Location: Belgium

Price: $5.49

Cookie butter lovers, this one’s for you! At first glance, the waffle may look dry, but don’t let first impressions fool you. Maybe I’m just a sucker for anything cookie butter and a sweet treat, but this waffle was everything you’d want on a cool fall morning (or a 100-degree Florida afternoon in August).

The waffle was fluffy and soft, while the cookie butter sauce and cookie crumbles enhanced the flavor without being overly sweet. Add in the whipped cream, and this is a complete sweet dish. Pro tip – pair it with the Belgian Chilled Coffee!

Croquetas de Jamón

Location: Spain

Price: $6.99

These croquetas de jamón are topped with a thin slice of serrano ham and a saffron aioli, and they pack a punch. They may look like small bites, yet the bechamel-based filling, ham, and loads of seasonings make them flavorful and hearty.

The saffron aioli balances out the heaviness of the croqueta. This is a great on-the-go bite I’ll keep going back for throughout the festival. If you enjoy them, check out Jaleo at Disney Springs outside of festival dates to enjoy delicious croquetas off their menu!

Brioche aux Epices Avec Une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages

Location: France

Price: $8.95

Move over, Brazilian Cheese Bread, there’s a new cheesy favorite in town! Don’t let its long name fool you; this cheese-filled brioche bun was one of the simplest dishes of the festival, and one of the most flavorful!

A huge spiced brioche bun is filled with a Mornay cheese filling, a.k.a a bechamel of cheese combinations. The brioche was soft, fluffy, and pulled apart so easily, while the inside was warm, gooey, and smooth. The cheese was sharp enough to be prominent without being overpowering, and the subtle spice on the brioche was perfect.

Don’t get me wrong, this is a rich dish. And yes, it’s expensive. However, would I spend $9 for warm, cheesy bread on a 100-degree Orlando afternoon again? You bet I would.

Chocolate-Pistachio Cookie

Location: Tangerine Cafe: Morocco

Price: $4.29

Disney doesn’t always have a great track record with cookies, but this is a definite hit. Morocco has finally revamped its menu, and we couldn’t be more excited. This cookie was soft, slightly warm and gooey, and full of flavor.

The only partial nut topping was appreciated, especially with my toddlers who wanted the cookie but were scared of the topping. Inside was a creamy pistachio center that lightened the chocolate’s richness. Admittedly, I’m not a huge pistachio lover. However, for $4, I’ll be getting this cookie every time we pass by!

Buffalo-Dill Pickle Wings with Pickle Ranch

Location: Brew-Wing Lab

Price: $7.79

Honestly, I wasn’t that fond of the wings last year. We originally stopped inside Brew-Wing Lab for the beer flight (which I highly recommend), but when I kept seeing others walk by with the wings, I had to try them again.

This year’s wings were 4 large, meaty wings, packed with flavor and covered in sauce, resulting in the farthest thing from dry compared to last year. Contrary to their name, the wings weren’t overly pickled. You could taste the brininess in the sauce; however, for the full pickle effect, you’ll want to dunk them in the pickle ranch.

If the unique festival offerings end up being too much for you or your party, these wings are a great spot to bring you back home.

The WORST Dishes at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

With over 150 festival dishes to choose from, there are bound to be some that fall flat. Whether it’s taste, quality, value, or all of the above, here are a few things you can skip at this year’s Food and Wine Festival.

Beijing Zhajiang Noodles

Location: China

Price: $8.50

They weren’t horrible, but they weren’t great either. The noodles were served with stir-fry minced beef, cucumber, chili, and carrots in a savory douban sauce.

Starting with the positive, the beef itself was super flavorful. Additionally, there was a decent amount of beef, along with a large portion of noodles. However, this dish was nothing but oil. The beef lost all flavor when combined with the noodles, which were an attempt at a soy-based, savory take-out dish, but ended up being an oil-covered noodle dish that reminded me of Hamburger Helper

Pollo al Marsala

Location: Italy

Price: $9.00

The Italy booth does it again – not well. I’ll admit the Marsala sauce on the chicken was actually tasty, though the only highlight of this dish.

The chicken was dry, and the skin was soft and almost slimy, making it hard to eat. Additionally, the gnocchi were so dense they were hard to chew, and the cream sauce on top was nearly flavorless. For $9, indulge in France’s brioche bun instead.

Caramel Cream and Norwegian Brown Cheese Bolle

Location: Norway Cart

Price: $5.49

I was skeptical about this from the start – but Food and Wine is the time to try new things, right? Especially since there hasn’t been a Norwegian dish in years!

Unfortunately, the flavors didn’t match for me. The bread was slightly tough, but the cream inside the bread was actually tasty. The caramel cream was a nice smooth texture that wasn’t overly sweet. Instead, the problem was the combination of the cheese and caramel together. The cheese was very rich and nutty, with an odd texture.

This wasn’t horrible, but I won’t be going back for it.

Smoked Brisket and Cheddar Melt

Location: Hops & Barley

Price: $6.49

This might be a hot take, but this was one of our worst of the day. The brisket slider had more onion than brisket, and the cheese sauce had a congealed, mashed-potato-like texture. The brisket alone was flavorful and tender, and the bun was soft on the inside yet had a crisp bite on the outside.

I think this dish has potential, and it might even be good depending on who’s putting it together and how long it’s been sitting. However, the one we received just didn’t hold up.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the 2026 International Food and Wine Festival is offering fewer booths than in 2025, yet the menus and flavors are stepping it up a notch. We enjoyed nearly all of the dishes we tasted and can’t wait to go back for more!

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