Fun Activities for Kids at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival comes to Walt Disney World from July 15 through November 20, 2021. Indeed, there are many delicious treats to enjoy, but there are also some fun activities for kids during this great festival!
EPCOT Food and Treats
While adults enjoy new flavors, sips, and live entertainment, there are also 129 days of fun for the entire family! Of course, kids may also enjoy some of the international flavors from Hawai’i, Australia, Germany, Canada, and Greece.
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Disney announced that new Global Marketplace concepts come to Morocco, The American Adventure, and throughout the theme park in July. Also, more marketplaces open in the fall.
Live Entertainment
Many kids love music, and there will be lots of entertainment to choose from during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Entertainment options include JAMMin’ Chefs, Mariachi Cobre, Voices of Liberty, and local band performances for the America Gardens Bandstand.
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First, JAMMin’ Chefs are located at the Canada Mill Stage. This crew jams out on pots, pans, and other unlikely (but culinary) instruments.
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Second, Mariachi Cobre is at the America Gardens Theatre. This group entertains EPCOT crowds with world-famous, traditional folk music.
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Also, Voices of Liberty performs at the America Gardens Theatre. This inspirational group celebrates America’s spirit and beauty with vocal performances.
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Finally, the America Gardens Bandstand is a live music concert series on Friday through Monday evenings. During these performances, local bands from across Central Florida play popular songs of yesterday and today.
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Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak
However, some youngsters may want more amusement than just food and music. Therefore, here are some fun activities geared toward kids and families!
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First, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak will send your family on a savory scavenger hunt around the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Yes, this adventure is très magnifique!
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You may purchase your map and stickers from select merchandise locations, such as Port of Entry, Mouse Gear, and World Traveler.
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Then, your family will locate statuettes of Remy hidden throughout the World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces. Simply, match the ingredient stickers to your map and bring your completed map to Disney Traders (at the entrance of World Showcase).
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Finally, you will choose a surprise, compliments of Chef Remy! Best of all, this can activity can be done at your leisure during the entire length of the festival, so there is no pressure as long as you have the time.
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Emile’s Fromage Montage
Second, your family may participate in Emile’s Fromage Montage, which is a journey to savor! This fun activity features a variety of delicious cheeses served in creative ways.
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All you have to do is purchase any five cheese dishes from select Global Marketplaces listed in the Festival Passport. However, be sure to collect a stamp for each purchased dish.
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For Emile’s Fromage Montage, this year’s menu items and locations include:
- Crispy Barbecue Pork Rinds with Pimento Cheese at The Swanky Saucy Swine
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts in Hawaiʻi
- Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese in Germany
- Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey in Greece
- The Corned Beef Corner Route: Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions, and Beer-Cheese Fondue, a treat from Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN
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Next, bring your completed, stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips for a unique, specialty prize. Not only is this a fun experience, but your kids may also expand their palate!
50th Anniversary
Keep in mind, if you visit the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival on October 1, 2021, or after, then there are a couple of additional experiences for you and your family. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Harmonious will debut for the 50th anniversary; therefore, you can add these to your list, as well.
So, if you have kids and plan to attend EPCOT during the food and wine festival, now you have some additional fun activities tailored just for them! Indeed, EPCOT is a theme park for the entire family!
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