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When does Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2021 begin?

By Cristine Struble

Highlights from the Citrus Blossom marketplace in the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival include, from left, Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aioli and Baby Greens, an Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup and Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon. This is the 25th year for the EPCOT culinary festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer)
Highlights from the Citrus Blossom marketplace in the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival include, from left, Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aioli and Baby Greens, an Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup and Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon. This is the 25th year for the EPCOT culinary festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer) /
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Excited for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2021? While the flowers are still blooming at the Flower and Garden Festival, Disney Parks announced the dates for the next food festival at the popular theme park. After last year’s taste of the 25th anniversary of the celebrated event, Disney fans are hungry for more. Ready to make a reservation for your next visit?

Epcot is often the foodie destination for Disney Parks. From Festival of the Arts to the International Festival of the Holidays, food is the tasty part of making those magical moments into lasting memories. Given the popularity of the special events, it often seems that as soon as one ends another one begins.

Over the past year, Disney Parks has carefully navigated the changes to theme park visits and health and safety measures. At the same time, the Disney magic is constantly evolving. As Epcot re-imagines its theme park with a new nighttime show, new attractions (like the upcoming Ratatouille Adventure) and other changes, each visit reveals another sprinkling of Pixie Dust.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2021 dates announced.

According to Disney Parks Blog, Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2021 begins on July 15. The food festival will run through November 20. While complete menus will be revealed at a later date, foodies will want to start planning their trip now.

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Highlights from the Hops & Barley marketplace in the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival include, from left, the Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing, New England Lobster Roll and Southern Seafood Boil, along with a selection of beer. This is the 25th year for the EPCOT culinary festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Steven Diaz, photographer) /

One tidbit of information was telling in the Disney Parks statement. There is a reference that there will be even more marketplaces within this year’s event. Given the vast variety of food and beverage offerings, the Disney chefs’ creativity will be on full display.

Looking at recent Disney food offerings, the chefs have been pushing flavors and presentation. From the bold flavors of the Moroccan cuisine that has been a star in recent festivals to the return of festival favorites to even highlighting brunch dishes, the reality is that food in an integral part of the Disney experience. These events aren’t about just one visit. Those delectable bites bring guests back time and again.

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For now, don’t miss the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival that runs through July 5.

Disney Parks required theme park reservations for guests. In addition, all guests must follow health and safety measures.

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