Hi Theresa!
Welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by as you plan your visit to
EPCOT! Unfortunately, you'll just miss the start of the
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival which begins August 29, 2024, but no need to worry as there is still so much to explore and experience here.
Theresa, as you travel World Showcase, you'll find many entertainment options unique to each country. Available entertainment sometimes varies, so I recommend checking your
My Disney Experience Mobile App for the latest schedules. If you click on the location icon on the bottom menu and then change the dropdown selection from "Wait Times" to "Entertainment" it will pull up a list of entertainment options that can then be filtered by park by clicking "Filter" in the upper lefthand corner.
Mariachi Cobre in Mexico and
Voices of Liberty at The American Adventure are two of my favorites. I haven't had a chance to catch the limited-time show, ¡Celebración Encanto!, at the all-new
CommuniCore Plaza, but I've heard from several of my panelist friends that it's fantastic. You also won't want to miss
Luminous The Symphony of Us performed nightly. While you can see the fireworks anywhere around World Showcase, there is also an option to reserve a dinner package at either
Rose & Crown Dining Room or
Spice Road Table for a waterfront view of the show along with your meal.
When it comes to food, EPCOT is home to some of the best theme park dining around! At
Garden Grill Restaurant, you'll find character dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals at this location are served family style and feature many ingredients harvested from right inside The Land Pavillion! Italian is another favorite in our family so a stop at
Tutto Italia Ristorante in World Showcase is always a popular choice for us. I highly recommend the gnocchi with a glass of Italian wine while my kids always go for the pizza! We've also had a delightful experience at
La Hacienda de San Angel in Mexico. We've even been able to view the fireworks from inside when timing our reservation just right! If you're looking for a quick sweet treat, stop by
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in Norway for the famous School Bread and a Kristoff Kaffe.
Theresa, I could go on and on about everything to enjoy at EPCOT, but I hope this gives you at least a few starting ideas. I'd also encourage you to head over to the
planDisney Instagram page as this week we are highlighting all things EPCOT - the perfect complement to your question! If you have any other questions, please stop by to see us again!
Cheers,
Kristi