Overview

• The 2025 festival runs Aug. 28–Nov. 22 with 35+ marketplace booths across EPCOT, including the new Gyozas of the Galaxy kiosk.
• Press previews showcased specific additions such as The Alps’ Kirschwasser Torte, a Gulf Coast–style seafood roll at Flavors of America, Korean BBQ wings at Brew‑Wing Lab, Spain’s paella caldoso, and new specialty beverages.
• Disney detailed festival merchandise lines featuring Muppet Labs, Chef Figment, and Chef Remy, plus a Mickey Spirit Jersey and Loungefly, Passholder‑exclusive items, pins, and practical gear like a reusable food‑and‑wine tray and glass.
• Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak returns with purchasable maps and sticker hunts that can be redeemed for this year’s bento box prizes in multiple character designs.
• Expect heavy crowds and long lines at the late‑August start due to extreme heat and overlapping events like Destination D23 and Magic Kingdom’s new Beak and Barrel lounge opening, with nightly Eat to the Beat concerts continuing at America Gardens Theatre.