Pictures: First look at the 2025 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

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A sneak peek at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, photographed Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A Gulf Coast-style Seafood Roll with warm-water lobster, rock shrimp, lobster bisque, and sherry-crème fraîche on a toasted brioche bun, one of the featured dishes at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

The non-alcoholic Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Herbal Tea with orange ice cream molecules featured at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

The Montreal-style Burger Slider made with Impossible Beef, plant-based cheddar, tomato jam, bibb lettuce, and plant-based garlic aïoli on a sesame seed bun at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A trio of Pineapple Coladas made with White rum, Dole Pineapple Juice, and sweetened coconut milk, at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Paella Caldoso with rock shrimp, bay scallops, and smoked mussels, one of the featured dishes at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Pineapple Cheesecake with passion fruit curd and macadamia nuts, one of the featured desserts at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Korean BBQ Wings with gochujang barbecue sauce and toasted sesame, one of the featured dishes at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A trio of Greek Melon Limeades made with Kleos Mastiha Spirit, Artonic Melon Apéritif, Pearl Vodka, and lime sour mix, featured at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A mural on display during a preview of featured dishes at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Strawberry Champagne Trifles featured at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A Gulf Coast-style Seafood Roll with warm-water lobster, rock shrimp, lobster bisque, and sherry-crème fraîche on a toasted brioche bun, one of the featured dishes at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

The Montreal-style Burger Slider made with Impossible Beef, plant-based cheddar, tomato jam, bibb lettuce, and plant-based garlic aïoli on a sesame seed bun, with Strawberry Champagne Trifles, background, at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Disney chef Philip Rizzo talks about the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae with vanilla bean gelato, one of the featured desserts at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Featured commemorative merchandise at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

The non-alcoholic Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Herbal Tea with orange ice cream molecules featured at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A Gulf Coast-style Seafood Roll with warm-water lobster, rock shrimp, lobster bisque, and sherry-crème fraîche on a toasted brioche bun, one of the featured dishes at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Twinning Teas from The Tea Caddy at the U.K. pavilion during the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Featured commemorative merchandise at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Featured commemorative merchandise at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Featured commemorative merchandise at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Featured commemorative merchandise at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Featured commemorative merchandise at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Featured commemorative merchandise at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Featured commemorative merchandise at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

A monorail passes by Spaceship Earth under dark skies at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22, (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

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A Gulf Coast-style Seafood Roll with warm-water lobster, rock shrimp, lobster bisque, and sherry-crème fraîche on a toasted brioche bun, one of the featured dishes at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks off Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

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