{"id":1898,"date":"2018-09-27T00:06:53","date_gmt":"2018-09-27T07:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themeparksforgrownups.com\/?p=1898"},"modified":"2024-03-06T12:32:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T20:32:48","slug":"8-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-epcots-food-wine-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themeparksforgrownups.com\/8-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-epcots-food-wine-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips to Get the Most out of Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re not familiar with Epcot’s incredibly epic International Food & Wine Festival, it’s time to get acquainted! Every fall since 1995, temporary food kiosks pop up around Epcot to feature a huge assortment of small plates, desserts, and drinks. Some kiosks serve traditional food and drink from different countries. Other menus are more creative and experimental like the Light Lab, which serves phosphorescent drinks that glow under the lights. If drinking isn’t your thing, there is plenty of other options available too.<\/p>\n

There is something for every budget and personality at this festival. I’m a huge fan of desserts, and I know some of you feel the same way, so I wrote a comprehensive Chocolate Lover’s Guide to Food & Wine<\/a>. I also wanted to provide some tips for those of you who are not big chocolate fans (how dare you), but want to make the most out of your visit!<\/p>\n

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Tip #1 Avoid Weekends <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Try to visit Food & Wine (or any Epcot festival) on a weekday. Even better, go early on a weekday. The crowds pick up around 3:00 or 4:00 PM and it will be cooler in the mid-morning\/afternoon anyway. On the weekends, the lines are long and the crowds are rowdy, making introverts want to crawl into a hole and never come out. If you can’t avoid the weekends, that’s totally fine. You can still get a lot done despite the crowds. We went on a Saturday night, slowly wandered through World Showcase, and ate at 6 kiosks in 3 hours (don’t judge!). It’s also fun joining the party atmosphere of the weekend crowd. Make it a drinking game and take a sip every time you spot a bro in a giant Sombrero.<\/p>\n

Tip #2 Ditch the Small Stand-Up Tables at Each Kiosk <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

There are usually free benches and tables near each pavilion and at Quick-Service locations. Food & Wine is much more enjoyable when you can sit down, take your time, and savor your bites and sips!<\/p>\n

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Chilled Coffee with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur – Belgium Kiosk<\/p><\/div>\n

Tip #3 Check Out the Menus Before You Arrive<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

It’s best if you have a plan of attack and choose the booths you want to visit before you enter Epcot. There’s nothing worse than filling up on energy bars at Active Eats only after spotting someone dig into Beef Brisket Poutine fries at Refreshment Port. Take a look at the full Food & Wine menu here<\/strong><\/a> and make note of treats that you don’t want to miss!<\/p>\n

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Tip #4 Buy a Wearable Food & Wine Gift Card<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

Many guests will purchase a gift card at the festival merchandise booths before they start eating. This allows you to track how much money you are spending on snacks, drinks, and merch, without worrying about depleting your bank account. It is attached to a convenient bracelet so you can easily obtain your cash for quick access to Moscato and cheese.<\/p>\n

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Tip #5 There’s More Than Just Food Booths! Check out the other entertainment available!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n