Taste the Magic

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Parkling Family
August 13, 2025

It’s here! The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from August 28 to November 22, 2025, transforming your favorite park into a world-class flavor fest 🎉 . Ready your taste buds for a whirlwind tour across 35+ Global Marketplaces—packed with delicious eats, sensational drinks, live entertainment, and immersive experiences.

🌍 Explore 30+ Global Marketplaces

Take a savory spin around the world!

  • New Experiences: Discover Harvest Hollow booths and fresh additions in the Alps, Australia, and Earth Eats .

  • Returning Favorites: Cheese enthusiasts rejoice—Milled & Mulled brings back the Fall Fruit Cheesecake (Boursin fig & balsamic)

  • Don't miss Brazil’s fluffy Pão de Queijo and Greece's crispy Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey.

  • Grab a Festival Passport to track your culinary journey and unlock the—sweet—Emile’s Fromage Montage prize!

🍹 Sip & Savor Exclusive Drinks

Elevate every taste:

  • Seasonal Beers & Ciders: Try rotating craft selections, from spicy IPAs to crisp lagers .

  • Wine Flights & Cocktails: Sample curated flights from France, South Africa, Italy, plus creative cocktails like Frozen Apple Pie and Hawaiian Mai Tai.

  • Mocktails & Refreshments: Fresh sips for non-alcohol drinkers and families.

🎶 Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Music and munchies unite at the America Gardens Theatre:

  • Big-name acts spanning pop, rock, and country hit the stage nightly. Past performers include Boyz II Men, Tiffany, and Sugar Ray—expect more surprise headliners this year.

  • Daily shows run at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM.

  • Dining Packages give you guaranteed concert seating plus festival-quality meals!

🔥 Top 5 MUST‑TRY Dishes for 2025

These fan-favorites and fresh hits are generating buzz across the park:

  1. Fall Fruit Cheesecake (Milled & Mulled) – A creamy combo of Boursin fig, balsamic, pomegranates & candied pecans—back by popular demand .

  2. Pão de Queijo (Brazil) – Warm, cheesy Brazilian cheese bread. Perfect portable snack .

  3. Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese (Alps) – Rich melted cheese over potatoes, ham & cornichons—classic Alpine comfort food

  4. Sichuan Spicy Chicken (China) – Crispy, peppery chicken that builds in heat—referred to as a “must-try” for spice-lovers.

  5. Charcuterie Cone (Spain) – A takeaway charcuterie treat packed into a handy edible cone—perfect mix of meats & cheeses.

Bonus shout-out: the Fry Flight—three gourmet fry flavors in one dish—is a cult fave

🎟️ Plan Your Visit Early

  • Included with EPCOT admission, but special tastings, culinary demos, and dining packages book fast—especially on weekends.

  • Tip: Visit on weekdays before 2 PM to dodge crowds .

  • Bring a lightweight tray to carry multiple dishes & drinks without the juggling act .

Stay Tuned for Insider Tips
We’ll dish all season long on hidden gems, dish recommendations, and perfect drink pairings.

See you at EPCOT!
— The Parkling Post Team

P.S. Which of these must-try dishes is calling your name? Reply and let us know—we might feature your pick next!

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