Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026

Gingerbread dessert slice with cream topping on a festive background.

Published on Nov 12, 2026 by Will

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth returns from November 27 through December 30, 2026 at Walt Disney World Resort. This year features 186 festive food and beverage offerings across 20 Holiday Kitchens, including 98 brand-new items and two new kitchens: Diwali Holiday Kitchen and Season’s Eatings.

Exciting new dishes include the Pani Puri and Thandai Milkshake at the Diwali Holiday Kitchen, Prototype Cookie at Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow, and the Holly Jolly Bánh Mì at Season’s Eatings. Returning favorites are the Lomilomi Salmon at Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen, Potato Latkes at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen, and Hazelnut Linzer Cookie at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen.

Guests can enjoy the Holiday Cookie Stroll by collecting stamps in their Festival Passport when purchasing five eligible cookies, redeeming for a sweet treat. A special Magic Shot by Disney PhotoPass is available near the EPCOT World Showcase entrance with a cookie tray prop.

The Disney Gift Card wristlet featuring Mickey and Minnie in winter attire is available at select EPCOT locations, making it easy to pay while exploring Holiday Kitchens and festival merchandise.

Beyond the food, visitors can enjoy entertainment including Holiday Storytellers, Voices of Liberty Dickens Carolers, JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season, and the Candlelight Processional.

Minnie Mouse and a woman hold festive cookies near a decorated Christmas tree.

Disney gift card featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse with a festive design.

World Celebration Kitchen Highlights

Gingerbread cookie layered with frosting and topped with chocolate pieces on a red plate.

Decorative cookie shaped like a Christmas ornament on a red plate.

Ginger cookies topped with frosting and festive sprinkles on a plate.

Doughnut milkshake in a festive glass with a striped straw.

Notable World Celebration offerings also include salty and sweet dishes, distinctive cookies, and specialty beverages ranging from milkshakes to hard ciders and craft brews.

Season’s Eatings – New Holiday Kitchen

Fried croquettes on a blue plate with dipping sauce and red napkin.

Banh mi sandwich with vegetables on a wooden board.

Cranberry frangipane bar topped with whipped cream and orange slice.

Season’s Eatings features new items such as Reuben Croquettes with pastrami and Swiss cheese, the Holly Jolly Bánh Mì Vietnamese-style sandwich with smoked turkey, and a Cranberry-Almond Frangipane Bar with a festive twist.

Connections Café and Eatery Highlights

Green mochi doughnut decorated with a red bow and white sprinkles.

Oatmeal cookies on a plate with a plaid napkin.

Two slices of sausage pizza on a blue plate.

A close-up of a festive drink garnished with cranberries and rosemary.

Connections Café offers new delights such as the Wreath Matcha Mochi Doughnut and Cranberry-Oatmeal Cookie, while Connections Eatery serves a spicy Sausage Pizza and the festive Mistletoe Margarita cocktail.

Holiday Hearth Desserts

Chocolate treats in Mickey and Minnie shapes with colorful sprinkles.

Peppermint bark pieces on a glass plate with a red cloth backdrop.

Chocolate cup filled with whipped cream, topped with a gingerbread cookie.

Apple cake topped with frosting and caramel drizzle on a green plate.

The Holiday Hearth Desserts kitchen tempts guests with Milk Chocolate Minnie Bows and Mickey-shaped Nonpareils, Peppermint Bark, Hot Chocolate Mousse Cup, and Apple-Caramel Crumb Cake, alongside several festive cookies and beverage options.

World Discovery and World Nature Offerings

Frozen Coca-Cola beverage in a festive cup with a straw.

Orange beverage with whipped topping and striped straw, festive holiday decoration.

Red Mickey-shaped macarons with festive decorations on a wooden platter.

Holiday-themed snickerdoodle shake topped with cookie and festive decorations.

World Discovery features new Frozen Crafted Sodas by Coca-Cola, while World Nature offers the Mickey-shaped Caramel-Gingerbread Macaron and Snickerdoodle Milkshake topped with festive treats.

World Showcase Holiday Kitchens

Bowl of sweetened cashews on a dark slate surface.

Bowl of cinnamon pecans on a slate platter with plaid fabric.

Roasted chestnuts in a bowl on a slate platter with festive cloth.

Three cups of eggnog with cinnamon sticks on a wooden table.

Near Disney Traders, Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen offers plant-based cinnamon-glazed cashews, pecans, and fire-roasted chestnuts, accompanied by Eggnog with optional liqueurs.

Carnitas empanada topped with pink onions, cheese, and sauce on a plate.

Taco dish garnished with colorful vegetables on a blue plate.

Churros coated in sugar with dulce de leche dripping from one.

Dessert bun topped with crumbly topping and a dollop of sauce.

Mexico's Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen serves new Empanada de Carnitas, Taco Nochebuena with barbacoa beef, and the classic Dulce de Leche-filled Churro. The Norway Cart adds a new Salted Chai Bolle dessert bun.

Bowl of fried rice topped with sliced meat and sesame seeds.

Bowl of noodle soup with beef and cilantro on a red cloth.

Two spring rolls drizzled with sauce on a blue plate, garnished with cilantro.

Chicken biryani served with a spiced drumstick and garnishes.

China’s Shanghai Holiday Kitchen offers BBQ Char Siu Pork Fried Rice, Beef Noodle Soup Bowl, Vegetable Spring Rolls, and the new Diwali Holiday Kitchen features the Indian-inspired Pani Puri and Chicken Biryani.

Chocolate cookie topped with caramel and chopped candies on a decorative plate.

Latke drizzled with creamy sauce on a green plate, orange napkin underneath.

Brisket served with vegetables and a flavorful sauce in a bowl.

Salmon and vegetables atop a crispy latke, garnished with sour cream.

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen between France and Morocco features Brisket Nosh and both Smoked Salmon and plant-based Potato Latkes. The American Holiday Table spotlights Slow-roasted Turkey and Carved Roasted Ham, alongside the Chocolate Cookie with SNICKERS pieces.

Dish of meat and greens on a textured blue plate with sauce.

Salmon burger with lettuce and sauce on a sesame seed bun.

Gingerbread macarons with Eiffel Tower design on a wooden surface.

Two clear mugs of coffee on a wooden surface.

France’s Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen offers new dishes such as Poulet Truffe and Champignons, a salmon burger, and large gingerbread macarons. The UK Beer Cart features the festive Christmas Cake Coffee beverage.

Seared salmon on a plate with greens and sauce.

Beef bourguignon served over creamy mashed potatoes on a blue plate.

Maple leaf-shaped cookies with cream filling on a wooden platter.

Bowl of poutine with fries, cheese curds, and sausage on a red napkin.

Canada’s Yukon Holiday Kitchen features Seared Salmon with maple-bourbon glaze and Beef Bourguignon. Near Canada, La Poutinerie proudly serves the English Pub Poutine with cheese curds and bangers. The Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie is a must-try sweet treat.

Peppermint sundae with red and white swirls topped with a reindeer decoration.

Two frosty peppermint shakes topped with whipped cream and red sprinkles.

Two cups of chocolate peppermint shake topped with whipped cream.

Holiday Sweets & Treats offers Chocolate-Peppermint Soft-serve and shakes featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Herbal Tea, available with or without whipped cream vodka.

Plate of eggnog cheesecake drizzled with caramel and topped with cranberries.

Green whipped topping swirled over chocolate in a clear dessert cup.

Red and white swirled drink topped with whipped cream on a wooden surface.

The Swirled Showcase features unique offerings such as Liquid Nitrogen Eggnog Cheesecake Mousse, Dubai-style Chocolate Liqueur Float with pistachio soft-serve, and Yuletide Float with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky.

Plate of kalua pork topped with mango, served on purple mashed potatoes.

Lomi lomi salmon dish garnished with green onions and served with chips.

Cookie with swirled frosting and chocolate sprinkles on a teal plate.

Three transparent cups filled with bright green beverages and ice.

Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen features Kālua Pork with coconut and mango salad, Lomilomi Salmon, and the Coffee-Mocha Cookie. The Melon Breeze cocktail combines pineapple juice, lime, melon liqueur, and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum.

Three pani puri filled with vegetables in a bowl on a red cloth.

Three cups of mango mousse topped with crumbled cookies.

Plated rotisserie lechon with rice, onions, and a side of sauce.

Sliced bread roll filled with ham, olives, and red peppers on a slate board.

The new Diwali Holiday Kitchen features plant-based Pani Puri, Chicken Biryani, Mango Mousse Cup, and Thandai Milkshake—a traditional milk blend garnished with rose petals and almonds. Nochebuena Cocina serves Rotisserie Lechón pork, Plancha-seared Corvina fish, Pan de Jamón bread, Bauducco Chocottone with almond ice cream, and warm Ponche Navideño holiday punch.

Specialty Coffee and Festival Novelties

Two Joffrey's coffee beverages topped with whipped cream and drizzled chocolate.

Two festive coffee drinks topped with whipped cream and red sprinkles.

Two festive Joffrey's coffee drinks with whipped cream and red drizzle.

Two festive coffee drinks topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles.

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company offers new holiday lattes including the Mallow Drop Latte, Candy Cane Latte, Berry Merry Snowball Latte, and Sugar Sleigh Bells Latte. Spirited versions of these beverages are available featuring various liqueurs.

Figment, a purple dragon, wearing a blue sweater, sitting in snow.

Text banner featuring "Kids Picks" and "EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays."

Novelty items include the Figment Holiday Sweater Bucket with jelly doughnut popcorn, available at Holiday Hearth Desserts. Kid-friendly picks across the festival include the Prototype Cookie, Hot Chocolate Mousse Cup, Cranberry-Oatmeal Cookie, Snickerdoodle Milkshake, Cheese Fondue, Hazelnut Linzer Cookie, Slow-roasted Turkey, Hot Cocoa Funnel Cake, Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie, and Chocolate-Peppermint Soft-serve.

A decorated sugar cookie on a festive plate with red and green candies.

Three cups of frosty cocoa topped with whipped cream and chocolate balls.

Two mugs of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint.

Bowl of shrimp stew over rice, garnished with green onions.

Three copper mugs filled with iced drinks and cinnamon sticks.

Pork schnitzel served with red cabbage and pasta on a teal plate.

Bread bowl filled with cheese fondue and assorted vegetables.

Mickey-shaped cookies with powdered sugar and fruit filling on a plate.

Three glasses of dark liquid with cinnamon sticks on a wooden surface.

Bratwurst topped with purple cabbage and garnishes, served with potato chips.

Creamy carbonara pasta with pancetta, garnished with herbs on a plate.

Two golden croquettes topped with greens on a blue plate with sauce.

Three biscotti cookies topped with pistachios and candied orange.

Cherry shake topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

A festive drink in a clear cup, topped with colorful sprinkles.

Sliced ham with apples and a dessert in a bowl on a plate.

Roasted turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green beans on a plate.

Funnel cake topped with chocolate ice cream and marshmallows on a plate.

Bowl of miso ramen topped with chicken, corn, and butter.

Sushi arranged in a Christmas tree shape, sprinkled with colorful toppings.

Bowl of soba noodles topped with tempura shrimp and green onions.

Pink steamed bun with filling, presented on a dark plate.

Bowl of stew with vegetables and two pieces of bread on a blue cloth.

Bowl of chicken, hummus, vegetables, and pita bread on a blue cloth.

Steak and hummus bowl with vegetables and pita bread on a decorative plate.

Bowl of cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pita bread on a blue cloth.

Three powdered rugelach pastries stacked on a dark plate.

Mickey-shaped black and white cookie on a red plate.

Three colorful cocktails topped with blackberries and layered slush.

Bright pink slushy drink with a lime wedge and cherry garnish.

Bright red frozen drink with a ginger garnish in a plastic cup.

Plate of corvina fish topped with green sauce and vegetables.

Sliced panettone with ice cream and drizzled sauce on a plate.

Glass of dark beverage garnished with orange slice and cinnamon sticks.

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