The 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival runs Thursday, August 27 through November 21. Booths do not need a reservation. The things that do are Concert Series Dining Packages, Parisian Breakfast, and regular EPCOT table-service meals.
Packages opened July 16, 2026. They are already on sale. This week is last-48-hour and opening-weekend cancel movement, not a new drop.
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What needs a reservation this festival?
| Experience | Reservation? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Marketplace booths | No | Walk-up. |
| Remy's Hide & Squeak | No | Walk-up. |
| Emile's Fromage Montage | No | Walk-up. |
| Eat to the Beat concert | No for walk-up | Included with EPCOT admission. First-come if there is room. |
| Concert Series Dining Package | Yes | Meal plus a reserved concert seat the same night. |
| Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France | Yes | Friday and Saturday prepaid buffet starting August 28. |
| Regular table at Chefs de France, Garden Grill, or Via Napoli | Yes | Normal dining ADR. Not a concert package and not Parisian Breakfast. |
| Regal Eagle same-day package | Same morning only | Morning walk-up leftover. Not an advance watch. |
Disney's festival page says the festival is included with valid EPCOT admission. A theme park reservation may also be required, depending on your ticket type.
What is a Concert Series Dining Package?
A package is a meal at a participating restaurant plus one reserved concert seat per person, same night. You pick up a badge with the date and showtime. Seats inside the reserved section are still first-come. The package holds a seat for you. It does not pick your exact chair.
This is a dining reservation. It is not an America Gardens ticket SKU. A regular dinner ADR at the same restaurant does not include concert seats.
Disney books it as a dining event. The path is /dine-res/dining-event/food-wine-concert-series-dining-package/. TouringPlans says the My Disney Experience listing should read “EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Concert Series Dining Packages,” then the restaurant and show.
Official package page: Concert Series Dining Packages.
Disney says reservations require a credit card guarantee. Do not copy the Parisian Breakfast 2-hour / $10 cancel rule onto packages.
These packages are dining, not Enchanting Extras. They use the dining 60-day window, not the flat 60-day Enchanting Extras rule.
When are Eat to the Beat concerts?
Nightly from August 27 through November 16, 2026 at America Gardens Theatre. Showtimes are 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM. Concerts are included with EPCOT admission. Walk-up is first-come if there is room.
Official concert page: Eat to the Beat Concert Series.
Who is playing opening weekend?
Disney's official concert page lists:
| Date | Named act |
|---|---|
| Thursday, August 27 | Evolution: Motown |
| Friday, August 28 through Monday, August 31 | Hanson |
Disney does not publish a season-wide Friday-through-Monday headliners rule. Do not plan the whole festival that way. Popular named acts go first. AllEars said Beach Boys and Smash Mouth packages sold in hours when booking opened July 16.
What is Parisian Breakfast?
Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France runs Fridays and Saturdays starting August 28, 2026 during the festival. It is a prepaid buffet. The Dining Plan is not accepted. Cancel at least 2 hours ahead or Disney charges $10 per person. Shared seating is possible.
AllEars listed $67.95 on July 16, 2026. Disney's page does not print the dollar amount.
A regular table at Chefs de France is a different reservation. So is a Concert Series Dining Package at Chefs de France. Book the listing that matches the meal you want.
How does the 60-day dining window work here?
The festival does not replace Disney's normal dining window. Disney's dining FAQ says:
- Dining opens 60 days out at 6:00 AM Eastern.
- On-site and DVC guests can book the whole stay from 60 days before check-in.
- Off-site guests book day by day.
Party size is exact. A table for 4 will not show if you search for 5. Parties of about 10 or more should call (407) 939-3463.
For the full morning plan, use the 60-day dining window guide and the Disney Dining Reservation Playbook. For regular EPCOT tables, see EPCOT dining reservations.
What if the package you want is sold out?
Three paths still work:
- Walk up to the concert if there is room. Eat to the Beat is included with EPCOT admission.
- Watch the last 48 hours for cancels. That is the movement this week, not a new package drop.
- Try Regal Eagle the same morning. Same-day packages only, morning walk-up, $36 adult / $21 child. Not Dining Plan eligible. Disney says they are subject to availability and may not run on peak dates. This is not an advance watch.
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For related timing, see the Disney Reservation Drop Calendar.
Last verified August 25, 2026 · SpotSitter Editorial
Primary sources retrieved August 25, 2026: EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival; Concert Series Dining Packages; Eat to the Beat Concert Series; Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France; Disney dining reservation window FAQ.