Theme Park News - August 20, 2026

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Returns August 27

Disney has announced the dates for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! This year’s festival will run August 27 through November 21, 2026, bringing nearly three months of global flavors, live entertainment, and festival activities to EPCOT. 

While the complete list of Global Marketplaces and menus is still to come, Disney has confirmed several returning dishes, including the Street Corn-style Dumplings from Gyozas of the Galaxy, Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer from Australia, and Kirschwasser Torte from The Alps. Some marketplaces will open in phases throughout the festival, so not every booth will necessarily be available beginning August 27. 

Festival favorites will also return, including Emile’s Fromage Montage, the cheese-focused food stroll that rewards guests for sampling select dishes, and Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, a family-friendly scavenger hunt through World Showcase. 

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series will once again bring live music to the America Gardens Theatre. Concerts are included with EPCOT admission, with first-come, first-served seating available. Guests who want a guaranteed seat can also purchase an Eat to the Beat Dining Package, which goes on sale July 16. 

There’s something new coming to CommuniCore Hall, too. Beginning September 18, guests can experience “Cheers to Cheese!”, an interactive exhibit celebrating the history and fun facts behind one of the festival’s favorite foods. 

With plenty more menus and festival details still to be announced, the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is shaping up to give fall visitors plenty to eat, explore, and enjoy. 

Save Up to $500 Per Person on Select Disney Cruise Line Sailings

Disney Cruise Line has released a new limited time offer with savings of up to $500 per person on select sailings this fall and winter. 

Guests who book by August 30, 2026, can save on select cruises departing October 1, 2026, through March 26, 2027, for up to five Guests sharing the same stateroom. For example, three Guests sharing a Verandah Stateroom on an eligible 7-night sailing could save $1,500 total. 

Disney Cruise Line Savings 

Select 7-Night Sailings 

• Verandah: Save $500 per person 

• Oceanview: Save $400 per person 

• Inside: Save $300 per person 

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Select 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-Night Sailings 

• Verandah: Save $250 per person 

• Oceanview: Save $200 per person 

• Inside: Save $150 per person 

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The offer includes select sailings aboard the Disney Treasure and Disney Fantasy from Florida, as well as the Disney Wonder from San Diego. 

With travel dates spanning fall through early spring, the offer also includes opportunities to experience select Halloween and holiday sailings. 

Availability varies by sailing and stateroom category, and the offer must be booked by August 30, 2026. If a Disney cruise is on your travel list, especially for a fall or holiday getaway, this could be a good opportunity to save.