2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Booth List

Walt Disney World has released the Global Marketplace booth lineup for the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which suggests the park’s flagship culinary event will kick off in two phases. This post will offer a preview of new and returning food booths, and more.

As a reminder, the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World runs longer than ever before–from July 15 through November 20, 2021 for a grand total of 129 days. The Global Marketplaces will span six continents and be located throughout the World Showcase pavilions and spill into Future World, with the booths open each day from park opening until park closing.

One unsurprising detail is that many of the Global Marketplaces will not debut at the start of the event on July 15, 2021. In the official announcement, Walt Disney World states “there are new Global Marketplace concepts coming to Morocco, The American Adventure and throughout the park in July, with even more marketplaces opening in the fall.” Digging a bit deeper around DisneyWorld.com, we’ve found opening dates and a full list of the food booth lineup…

Walt Disney World also shared that CORKCICLE is the presenting sponsor for the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This is undoubtedly the single most exciting detail to everyone reading this. Even bigger news: if you visit Shimmering Sips Global Marketplace or four other locations during the event, you can buy an exclusive keepsake CORKCICLE beverage container!!!

I’m sure everyone planning a trip to Walt Disney World in October 2021 was anxiously awaiting news of event merchandise cobranded with the sponsor. How else would you commemorate the occasion? Who even needs 50th souvenirs now?!?

Entertainment will return for the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival, with daily performances by Voices of Liberty, Mariachi Cobre, and Jammin’ Chefs. (Here’s hoping there are more announcements about Epcot entertainment to come–World Showcase could use a shot in the arm!)

The festival will also open with America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare, a live-music concert series performed Friday through Monday evenings. Local bands from across Central Florida will take to the America Gardens Theatre stage, playing popular songs of yesterday and today.

For families, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak will send kids of all ages on a savory scavenger hunt around the festival. Another way for families to have fun together is by participating in Emile’s Fromage Montage.

You’ll find new ways to experience cheese when you purchase five participating dishes from select Global Marketplaces, including a passionfruit cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts. Collect five stamps and scurry over to Shimmering Sips for a prize!

Below is a list of the Global Marketplaces from DisneyWorld.com. Some of these have no opening date, and are thus presumably debuting with the event on July 15, 2021. However, that’s an assumption at this point. It’s always possible Walt Disney World will stagger the openings of other booths, based booth on staffing realities and demand.

Other booths are listed as opening October 1, 2021. While it might seem odd that some booths are opening several months apart, this actually makes complete sense. October 1 is the start date of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and what’s likely to be the start of a huge spike in crowds.

Between all of that, the likelihood that Walt Disney World will have lingering staffing woes throughout the summer, and the simple fact that this event is over 100 days long (!!!), it makes sense to break it up into two parts. By the time October rolls around, I think many locals will be ready for the event’s soft reboot, second phase, or whatever you want to call it.

While this appears to be relatively final based upon the number of booths, we are personally hoping that’s not the case. Some of our favorite options from the “Culinary Corridor” (e.g. Coastal Eats, Cheese Studio, Wine & Dine Studio, Chocolate Studio) went on hiatus last year, and are once again conspicuously absent.

With that said, the various EPCOT festivals are all about trying different things and discovering new favorite dishes. There are many promising options on this list that we’re extremely excited to give a try!

First Phase of Global Marketplaces

Australia – Embark on a culinary journey Down Under as you sample popular Australian dishes.

Appleseed Orchard – Celebrate autumn with delicious apple creations paired with ciders and beers.

Brew-Wing at the Epcot Experience (NEW!) – Explore an array of crowd-pleasing picks like chicken wings and flatbreads, along with assorted beers and ciders.

Canada – Discover delightful dishes, lagers and wines from the Great White North.

China – Please your palate with popular Chinese plates, mango bubble milk tea, draft beer and cocktails.

Donut Box – Choose from an adventurous assortment of donuts, as well as refreshing beverages.

Earth Eats – Delight in hearty plant-based fare featuring Impossible brand foods, as well as wine, chai tea or a chai tea cocktail.

Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN – Score a touchdown of flavor with hearty dishes that are sure to tackle the toughest appetite.

France – Fall in love with the classic cuisine of France–along with assorted wines or a slushy cocktail.

Germany – Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages–every dish is köstlich!

Greece – Opa! Savor traditional Greek dishes like spanakopita and lamb moussaka.

HawaiÊ»i – Traverse the Pacific for tropical flavors and island favorites both savory and sweet.

Hops & Barley – Stay stateside for all-American craft beer, wines and the hottest tastes from coast-to-coast.

Italy – Savor the simple elegance of cucina italiana, with some of the world’s best-loved food and wine.

Japan – Delight your appetite with sushi and other delish dishes, as well as libations from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Mexico – Take your taste buds south of the border as you enjoy chilaquiles, tacos, Mexican craft beer and margaritas.

The Noodle Exchange (NEW!) – Savor the flavors of the Far East served up in delicious noodle dishes.

Rotunda Bistro (NEW!) – Nosh on tasty cuisine featuring fresh seafood and produce in the American Adventure Pavilion.

Shimmering Sips – Get the brunch party started! Sample sweet treats and mimosas mixed with the perfect twist.

The Swanky Saucy Swine (NEW!) – Try out tantalizing pork dishes along with wine, beer or a cocktail.

Tangierine Caf̩: Flavors of the Medina (NEW!) РTreat your senses to traditional Moroccan cuisine, like grilled kebabs and a falafel pita.

Second Phase of Global Marketplaces (All Opening October 1, 2021)

The Alps — Indulge in comforting Alpine cuisine, like warm Raclette Swiss cheese served with a baguette.

Belgium — Satisfy your sweet tooth with a fluffy Belgian waffle–or enjoy a savory beer-braised beef dish.

Brazil — Dig into South American cuisine and culture with the Land of the Palms’ finest fare.

India — Spice up your life with bold Indian cuisine, like Madras red curry and Korma chicken.

Ireland — Enjoy favorites from the Emerald Isle, like Irish sausage and seafood pie–which pair wonderfully with Irish ale and mead honey wine.

Kenya (NEW!) – Set off on a safari of flavor as you enjoy traditional Kenyan food and beer.

Lobster Landing (NEW!) – Get a taste of New England as you indulge in luscious lobster creations.

Mac & Eats — Discover macaroni-and-cheese combos your mom never imagined!

Spain — Feast on flavorful Spanish foods–like paella, seafood salad and charcuterie–along with beer and wine.

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Your Thoughts

What do you think of the Global Marketplace lineup for the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival? Any booths missing that disappoints you? Excited about any of the new options? Thoughts on the festivities kicking off in two phases? Do you agree or disagree with our commentary? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!

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