Over 50 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do for Kids

The 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is back and more kid-friendly than ever! Grab your list of over 50 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do for Kids. This post is sponsored by Walt Disney World. All magical opinions are my own.

Over 50 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do for Kids

They want to go on rides, but you want to sip and stroll. It must be that time of year again! The 2018 Epcot International Food and Festival has arrived and this year Walt Disney World added tons of new activities that are perfect for families, especially kids.

So if you’re looking for ways to keep those kids happy in the food lines (ahem, pick me!), here are over 50 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do for Kids. Parents, now you can have your cake and definitely eat it too!

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How did we conquer the day at the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival with two kids in tow? With lots of FUN and new activities, just for them! See everything from new playground to kid-friendly demonstrations to chocolate sculpture creations to our scavenger hunt!

What’s New for the 2018 Food & Wine Festival

2018 is the year for kids at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! Stepping up the kid-friendly eats and activities, this list of 12 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do for Kids is sure to wow the littlest adventurers!

Eat at 30 Global Marketplaces – There’s definitely one thing you can’t miss at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival – all of the food! There are definitely lots of kid-friendly food options at the festival, whether your child is an adventurous eater or a picky one. (TIP: New for 2018, check out some of the new kid-friendly marketplaces like Light Lab, Flavors from Fire and Taste Track.)

Dance with Your Favorite Disney Characters at the Disney Du Jour Dance Party – Kids will love the newest character dance party at Epcot! On Friday and Saturday nights, let your kids interact, dance and play with a variety of your favorite Disney characters! (TIP: This is a come and go event. Note that characters do rotate throughout the 4-hours, so you may want to pass by to see if your character favorites are there. Character pairs include: Chip and Dale, Lilo and Stitch, Remy and Emile, Nick and Judy, Clarabelle and Horace Horsecollar.)
Become the Chef in the Junior Chef Kitchen – Your kids (aged 4-10) become the chefs in this complimentary interactive experience! Join Krusteaz on Sundays in the Festival Center as you create and eat kid-friendly dishes! (TIP: You have to register the day before/morning of at the Festival Center. I highly recommend the Saturday before – right as the Festival Center opens for the day.)

Burn off Energy at the Wreck-It Ralph Play Area – The play area is always one of my favorite parts of the Epcot festivals. Perfect for letting the kids stretch, explore and play, this year’s 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival playground has a fun Wreck-It Ralph theme! FYI the playground has moved this year between Mouse Gear and Test Track. (TIP: This playground is not shaded or close to the food marketplaces. I recommend going when it’s not as hot, and be sure to grab some good eats before you head over.)
Make Candy Sushi – Join Skittles and Adventures by Disney inside Sunshine Seasons for a FREE hands-on workshop! Your kids will love rolling up some sweet treats alongside a Disney chef! (TIP: The reservations have been all claimed since the festival opened. I suggest getting there 30 minutes prior to see if anyone cancels. They will put your name on a wait list to see if you can squeeze in!)

Win the Ultimate Scavenger Hunt in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide n’ Squeak – Love hunting down your favorite little chef? The 2018 Food and Wine Festival scavenger hunt is back! Get your map and search for Remy around the festival in all-new places (be sure to look UP) to receive a special surprise. Great for adults and kids alike. (TIP: You don’t have to finish the map to claim your prize. If your kids want to play with the stickers instead, it’s ok!)
See Amazing Sculptures at The Chocolate Experience – Take your kids inside the Festival Center to see amazing chocolate sculptures and see how chocolate is made in The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to Bar. (TIP: Don’t forget to sample some chocolates too!)

Complete the Food and Wine Passport – Give my kids stickers and they’re in heaven! The Food and Wine Festival Passport has always been one of my their favorite activities to complete! (TIP: As we walk around the festival, we let them help with “stamping” our passport with stickers. Keeps them busy and happy!)
Meet the Chefs – Have a budding little chef in your kitchen? Make plans to see the 2018 celebrity chefs and personalities during live cooking demonstrations, and brunch meet and greets. The 2018 Chef Lineup includes favorites like John Rivers, Masaharu Morimoto, Buddy Valastro, Richard Blais, Brian Collaro, Tiffani Thiessen and more.

Listen to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series – Immerse your kids in musical culture with live music across all genres every day of the festival at the America Garden Theatre. See the complete concert series schedule HERE. (TIP: Have a concert that you’re dying to see? Grab an Eat to the Beat Dining Package for priority saved seats, so you don’t have to wait with kids in tow.)
Attend Book Signings and Celebrity Meet & Greets – Meet your favorite foodie author and personalities during the festival too, snagging photos and autographs!

Shop for New 2018 Food and Wine Festival Merchandise – From new trading pins to fancy ears, your kids will love shopping for the newest festival merchandise! Head to the Festival Center for lots of exclusive finds (TIP: be sure to check out the booths around the World Showcase too for more shopping finds).

Other Not to Miss Kid-Friendly Experiences

I did say over 50, right? Epcot definitely keeps kids entertained beyond just the new Food and Wine Festival activities. Whether you’re new to Disney or a veteran, take advantage of this huge list of Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do for Kids too.

13 FREE World Showcase Entertainment Venues – From amazing bands to street performers and dancers, the World Showcase knows how to bring cultures to life! Don’t miss out on the 13 different free entertainment venues around the countries. Our kid favorites include France’s Serveur Amusant chair stacking performance, China’s Jeweled Dragon Acrobats, Japan’s Matsuriza drummers, Germany’s hilarious percussion band, and Mexico’s Mariachi band.
The Germany Train Set – I had to put this in for my son. It’s definitely one of his favorite things to do at Epcot. A huge train track set with multiple trains, buildings, people and scenery, it’s a great place to stop and rest.
14 Disney Character Greetings – There are 14 places to see Disney characters around Epcot, most of them throughout the World Showcase. Be sure to take time to get photos, autographs and memories with some of your Disney favorites!
4 World Showcase Films – Love a good country film? Get your 360 degrees worth at China and Canada. There are also films at American Adventure and France!

KidCot Fun Stops – Visiting the World Showcase already? Don’t forget the KidCot Fun Stops! Your kids will love picking up their free Ziploc “suitcase” and then collecting stickers and trading cards from 11 countries. Your kids can color their cards and learn new country fun facts too.
The SpectacuLAB – new to Innoventions, your kids will enjoy discovering their love of science through interactive experiments!
10 Epcot Rides and Attractions – Whether you’re a Soarin’ lover or a Mission: Space enthusiast, there are plenty of Disney attractions for kids to enjoy during the Food and Wine Festival too. Don’t forget to secure those 3 FastPasses for less wait times!
Illuminations – Ending the night with a bang! Illuminations is definitely one of the best and most-loved Walt Disney World fireworks shows. Be sure to stay and see the night light up with lights, music and of course, lots of fireworks!

The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is better than ever this year, with lots of great entertainment and activities for the whole family. Make plans to take the kids this year with these Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do for Kids list and be sure to follow the fun with hashtag #TasteEpcot.

Which of these Epcot Food and Wine Festival Things to Do for Kids is your favorite? Any activities to add?

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