For those who are unaware, Disney Theme Parks in Orlando, Florida throws an annual celebration at EPCOT park to celebrate the food and wine that represents the culture of dozens of countries around the world.
EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) is a park dedicated to Walt Disney's understanding of international contributions to the world as a whole. The name EPCOT inspires the feeling of a futuristic world, and technically, it should. But what's interesting about EPCOT is the park focuses less on the future, and more on the historical and cultural contributions of the main countries featured around the World Showcase: Mexico, China, Norway, Germany, China, United States, Canada, France, Morocco, Italy, England, & Africa (the continent is represented in this case).
The festival runs from September 19th through November 10th. Not only are all of these countries represented, but more countries are added for visitors to enjoy local cuisines. This year, Greece, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Philippines, Poland are among the dozens of nations represented in custom food stands & booths around the park.
Thousands of people enjoy all of the food and wine they're willing to purchase. Many people consider it a challenge and even go as far as making group t-shirts for "Eating & Drinking Around The World" and they check off the countries as they go. It's really quite an experience and it is the perfect example of how Walt Disney World isn't just for kids. In fact, EPCOT is the most adult-oriented theme park Disney has to offer. Multiple 4 and 5 star restaurants represent the finer things in life for those adults looking for a nice escape from the daily hustle.
My wife and I are annual Disney passholders and are certainly Disney "veterans". The Food & Wine Festival is the highlight of our Disney trips and we are lucky to be able to experience it as often as we do.
-James
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