Credit: Brian McGowan, UnsplashDisney is always cooking up new ways to keep fans excited. Whether it’s a fresh attraction, a reimagined land, or an updated show, the company knows how to keep the energy alive.
But this time, the big move isn’t about rides or parades—it’s about food. Next week, EPCOT’s beloved International Food & Wine Festival will see a significant revamp, and fans who thought they’d already tasted everything are in for a surprise.
A Festival That Defines EPCOT
If you’ve been to EPCOT during the fall, you know how big the Food & Wine Festival is. It transforms the park into a foodie playground with kiosks scattered throughout World Showcase and World Discovery. Visitors wander from booth to booth, sampling everything from bold spices to sweet desserts while sipping their way through wine flights, cocktails, and international brews.
The festival isn’t just about eating, though. It’s also about atmosphere—live music, cooking demonstrations, and even the “Eat to the Beat” concert series create a vibe that keeps guests lingering well after they’ve had their fill. For many Disney fans, the Food & Wine Festival is the reason they plan an EPCOT trip in the fall. For years, Disney has found ways to keep the event fresh without losing its roots.
That’s why announcing two long-awaited booth openings has stirred so much excitement. These additions aren’t just minor tweaks—they’re entirely new destinations within the festival that will add even more variety to an already stacked lineup.
Change #1: Coastal Eats Returns With a Splash
The first update comes from Coastal Eats, a booth that missed the festival’s opening but will finally make its 2025 debut on September 28. Located in World Discovery near the Creations Shop, Coastal Eats is all about seafood done in creative, comforting ways.
On the menu, guests will find a Lump Crab Cake paired with Cajun-spiced vinegar slaw and rémoulade—perfect for anyone craving that classic seaside flavor. But Disney has gone a step further by introducing two brand-new dishes: Peruvian Ceviche, made with mahi mahi, shrimp, sweet potato, choclo, and leche de tigre, and a Seaside Pot Pie stuffed with shrimp, scallops, crawfish tails, and lobster bisque, all topped with puff pastry.
Coastal Eats will feature selections like the Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder and a new Rileys Lookout Sauvignon Blanc to wash it down. The booth is designed to appeal to seafood fans and adventurous eaters alike, and its late arrival may have been worth the wait.
Change #2: Gyozas of the Galaxy Blasts Off
If Coastal Eats brings a taste of the shore, the second new booth brings creativity to another level. Gyozas of the Galaxy is also opening on September 28 near the Creations Shop, and its menu is nothing short of wild.
Instead of sticking to traditional dumplings, this booth is reimagining gyozas unexpectedly. Guests can try Buffalo-style Dumplings with chicken, buffalo sauce, celery root purée, and blue cheese cream.
For something heartier, there are French Onion Soup-style Dumplings filled with pork and beef, caramelized onions, and topped with a Parmesan cracker. And for a fresh twist, Street Corn-style Dumplings bring chicken, salsa verde, cotija cheese, and lime crema into the mix.
The beverages are just as bold. A Pineapple Colada made with white rum, DOLE pineapple juice, and coconut milk will headline the menu, along with a Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris. This booth seems tailor-made for EPCOT guests who want a unique, playful spin on familiar comfort foods.
Beyond Food & Wine: EPCOT’s Festival Calendar
While Food & Wine grabs much attention, EPCOT is no stranger to festivals. In fact, the park has built a year-round rotation that ensures there’s almost always something special happening.
In the winter, EPCOT hosts the Festival of the Arts, where culinary creativity meets visual masterpieces and performance art. Spring brings the Flower & Garden Festival, transforming the park with topiaries, gardens, and outdoor kitchens bursting with fresh flavors.
Then, as the year winds down, the Festival of the Holidays delivers cultural celebrations, storytelling, and festive foods from around the globe.
Each of these events has its own identity, but they all serve the same purpose: to make EPCOT a place that never feels the same from one visit to the next. Food & Wine might be the most popular, but Disney’s commitment to innovation means that all its festivals get their moment in the spotlight.
Why These Updates Matter
Disney didn’t need to make changes this late into the Food & Wine Festival, but that’s part of what makes these updates so exciting. Guests who attended earlier in the season now have a reason to return, and those planning trips for the end of September or beyond will enjoy the full festival lineup.
It also speaks to Disney’s larger strategy of keeping experiences dynamic. In a world where fans are quick to compare festivals year over year, even a couple of new booths can reignite enthusiasm. Coastal Eats and Gyozas of the Galaxy aren’t just additions—they’re proof that Disney is listening to fans who crave variety and creativity.
A Festival That Keeps Growing
Disney confirming that EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival will expand next week is more than just a scheduling update. It’s a reminder that the company thrives on reinvention. Coastal Eats brings elevated seafood classics, while Gyozas of the Galaxy delivers out-of-this-world twists on dumplings. Together, they showcase the festival’s ability to evolve while staying true to its spirit of culinary exploration.
And while EPCOT has other festivals throughout the year, Food & Wine remains the crown jewel—a celebration that grows bigger, bolder, and more surprising with each new addition. So if you thought you had already experienced it all this year, think again. Starting September 28, EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival will serve more magic than ever.