The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026 will feature a new interactive cheese exhibit at CommuniCore Hall. The new experience will add a dedicated cheese-focused location to the annual festival, which already includes the returning Emile’s Fromage Montage food stroll.
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will take place from August 27 through November 21, 2026, at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort. The event will include Global Marketplaces featuring food and beverage offerings from various culinary regions, along with returning activities and seasonal entertainment.
Disney has confirmed several festival offerings for 2026, including Emile’s Fromage Montage and Remy’s Hide & Squeak. Additional details about menus, activities, and festival experiences are expected as the event approaches.
New Cheese Exhibit Reported for CommuniCore Hall
A new interactive cheese exhibit will debut at CommuniCore Hall during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026. “Cheers to Cheese!” will explore the history of cheese and feature informational content, including facts about the development, production, and variety of cheeses around the world.
The experience will provide guests with an educational look at cheese through displays and interactive elements. While additional details about the exhibit’s layout and specific activities have not been released, the experience is expected to focus on the background and cultural history of cheese.
Communicore Halls at EPCOT – YouTube, TMR tours
CommuniCore Hall, located in EPCOT’s World Celebration neighborhood, has served as a space for seasonal festival programming since opening. The venue has hosted food, beverage, merchandise, and other event-related experiences.
Emile’s Fromage Montage Returns in 2026
Emile’s Fromage Montage will return as part of the 2026 festival lineup. The activity features cheese-inspired dishes available at participating Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT.
Guests who participate in Emile’s Fromage Montage can collect stamps in a festival passport after purchasing qualifying items. After completing the activity requirements, participants can redeem their passport for a festival treat.
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The food stroll is named after Emile, the cheese-loving rat character from Disney and Pixar’s 2007 animated film “Ratatouille.” Unlike the new cheese exhibit, Emile’s Fromage Montage focuses on sampling prepared food items at festival locations.
Disney has not yet released the full list of dishes included in the 2026 version of Emile’s Fromage Montage. Menu details are expected closer to the festival’s opening date.
Other Returning EPCOT Festival Activities
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026 will also bring back, a scavenger hunt that invites guests to search for hidden Remy figures throughout World Showcase. Participants use a festival map to locate the figures and complete the activity.
Remy’s Hide & Squeak – Disney Parks Blog
The festival will also feature Global Marketplaces and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series.
About the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is an annual event focused on international cuisine, beverages, and cultural experiences. The festival began in 1996 and has continued as one of EPCOT’s recurring seasonal events.
The 2026 festival will combine returning food activities with new experiences, including the reported interactive cheese exhibit at CommuniCore Hall. As additional information becomes available, Disney is expected to release further details about menus, entertainment, and event programming.
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