Bring on the cheese! EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival is less than a week away. As you can guess from the name, one of the main highlights of the festival is the food. Visitors will discover a celebration of international flavors and culinary creations.
If you’re wondering what to eat, you’re in the right place. Not only do we have full menus for this year’s Global Marketplaces, but we also know which items will be included in the 2026 edition of Emile’s Fromage Montage. If you’re interested in all of the cheesy details, keep on reading!
Emile’s Fromage Montage
When Disney revealed the dates for this year’s festival, they also gave us a sneak peek at some of the returning activities. Fan favorites like the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Eat to the Beat Dining Packages, Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt, and Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Scavenger Hunt were all confirmed as returning. Additionally, it was announced that Food & Wine’s food stroll activity, Emile’s Fromage Montage, would also be offered again in 2026.
How Emile’s Fromage Montage Works
EPCOT food strolls are a fun way to eat your way around the park and earn a prize. To participate in Emile’s Fromage Montage, start by picking up a Festival Passport book. You can find these booklets near park entrances, at merchandise locations, and at the Global Marketplaces. These booklets contain lots of useful information including:
- an overview of festival merchandise
- a QR code to view the Eat to the Beat concert schedule
- a QR code to for allergy-friendly menus
- the list of Global Marketplaces and their full menus
Near the back of the book is a list of food items eligible for Emile’s Fromage Montage. In order to earn your prize, you must purchase 5 participating items from this list. You can purchase five unique food items, five of the same item, or any combination (totaling five). Each time you purchase one of the eligible items, make sure you collect a stamp in your booklet.
Once you have all five stamps, head to Shimmering Sips near Port of Entry to collect your prize. In the past, we’ve received soft-serve treats in a souvenir cup, sometimes accompanied by a bonus item. We can’t wait to see what this year’s prize will be! MouseHouseNews.net will be at Food & Wine’s opening day, so stay tuned!
This activity is available for the duration of the festival. This means you don’t have to collect all of your stamps on the same day, or even during the same visit. You will, however, need to have all of your stamps collected and redeem your prize by the last day of the festival (which is November 21st this year).
Locations With Qualifying Items
Now that you know what Emile’s Fromage Montage is, let’s explore the eligible food items. Be sure to take note of the available dates for each Global Marketplace. While some are available the entire festival, others will have a phased opening. This does impact several Global Marketplaces with Fromage Montage eligible items. Don’t worry, there are still plenty of cheesy items to choose from even if your visit will be prior to all Global Marketplaces being open.
Locations Opening August 27, 2026
Germany (in Germany Pavilion)
- Schinkennudeln – Pasta with ham, onions, and cheese
Spain (between Germany Pavilion and Italy Pavilion)
- Basque Cheesecake with orange sauce
Greece (between Japan Pavilion and Morocco Pavilion)
- Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey
Brazil (between Morocco Pavilion and France Pavilion)
- Pão de Queijo – Brazilian cheese bread
Hawai’i (near Port of Entry featuring Pandora Jewelry)
- Pineapple Cheesecake with passion fruit curd and macadamia nuts
Forest & Field (Walkway Between World Showcase and The Imagination! Pavilion)
- Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli with brown butter vinaigrette, pecorino cheese, pomegranate seeds, and hazelnut praline
Location Opening September 9, 2026
Festival Favorites (near CommuniCore Plaza)
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Trifle (NEW) featuring PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese with citrus sauce and spice cake topped with cranberry streusel
Location Available September 18 through November 8, 2026
The Wedge Hosted By Dairy Does More – NEW booth (located in CommuniCore Hall)
- Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with smoked cheddar sauce, shaved beef, peppers, onions, and herbed panko
- Crab and Corn Macaroni and Cheese (NEW) with smoked cheddar sauce, bacon, crab seasoning, roasted corn, herbed panko, and jalapeños
- Selection of Cheeses (NEW) with accompaniments featuring Proudly Wisconsin Cheese
- Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with smoked cheddar sauce and herbed panko
Locations Opening October 2, 2026
Earth Eats (near the Land Pavilion)
- Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with goat cheese polenta, tomato ragù, shaved pecorino cheese, and petit herbs
The Alps (near Germany Pavilion)
- Tartiflette (NEW) – Potatoes gratin, caramelized onions, bacon, thyme, crème fraîche, and brie
- Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese (NEW) on a baguette with jambon and apple-mustard relish
Concluding Thoughts
As you can see, Emile’s Fromage Montage has delicious, cheesy options to suit any taste. If you remember my wishlist for returning items, you can already guess that three of my Fromage Montage stamps will be from the Basque Cheesecake, Schinkennudeln, and Pineapple Cheesecake! Yum! The quest is fun to participate in, and I do it every year.
To enjoy your own cheesy journey, you will need to visit EPCOT between August 27th and November 21st. That’s a little less than 90 days to enjoy all of the deliciousness! Remember, MouseHouseNews.net will be at Food & Wine on day one. Subscribe to the MouseHouseNewsNet YouTube Channel so you won’t miss a moment of it! Also, keep following us here on MouseHouseNews.net. We’ll continue to bring you the news, information, and reviews you need to plan your next Disney World Adults trip. See you real soon!
