EPCOT Food and Wine Festival With Toddlers: A 2026 Guide

Quick answer: Yes, you can take toddlers to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, which runs August 27 to November 21, 2026 and is included with EPCOT admission. Children younger than 3 do not need a ticket, strollers up to 31 inches wide and 52 inches long are allowed, and wagons are prohibited. Plan around a stroller nap, rides with no height limit and a share-a-plate lunch rather than a sit-down meal.

We checked each fact below against the official page on October 12, 2026. Dates, hours, menus and prices change, so confirm before you go.

Key Takeaways

• The festival is included with EPCOT admission, and Disney says a theme park reservation may be required depending on your admission type. Food and drink are bought booth by booth.
• Disney's marketplace page does not label dishes as kid-friendly, so read each booth description and ask about allergies at the counter.
• Two scavenger hunts are listed, each $11.99 plus tax while supplies last: Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit (through November 2) and Remy's Ratatouille Hide and Squeak (through November 21).
• The Eat to the Beat concerts run nightly through November 16 at 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 pm and are included with admission.
• Disney's stroller limit is 31 inches wide by 52 inches long, and wagons and stroller wagons are prohibited.
• Many EPCOT rides have no height requirement, so a toddler day can be built around the stroller nap.

EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2026 at a glance

What is included with admission

Disney's festival page describes the event as a tour across six continents, included with your valid EPCOT admission, with a theme park reservation possibly required based on admission type. The Eat to the Beat concerts are also included with admission. The ticket page says children younger than 3 do not need a ticket.

What costs extra: the food and drinks at the Global Marketplaces, the Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit game board, the Remy's Ratatouille Hide and Squeak map and any merchandise. Disney's marketplace page says menu items, pricing and hours are subject to change without notice, and its festival page says mini festival gift cards can pay for food, merchandise and more and can be activated with as little as $15. A gift card is a simple way to give an older sibling a budget without handing over your phone.

Food for toddlers at the Global Marketplaces

Disney's Global Marketplaces page lists dozens of booths, and it does not flag any dish as a kids' item. We are not inventing menus, so here are the booth descriptions that mention familiar comfort foods a toddler might eat. Check each booth's own menu page for ingredients, since dishes change.

• The Wedge: mac and cheese dishes and a shake, open through November 8.
• The Fry Basket: crispy fries.
• Belgium: Belgian waffles. Brazil: Pao de Queijo, a Brazilian cheese bread.
• Italy and Greece: Italy's description runs from stromboli to panna cotta, and Greece's mentions spanakopita and gyros.
• Funnel Cake: a festival-exclusive Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake.
• Swirled Showcase: frozen treats and chilled beverages.

Two practical rules for little eaters. First, order one or two dishes and share them, then add a second round if everyone is still hungry; small plates add up quickly. Second, if your child has a food allergy, Disney says allergy-friendly menus are available and that guests must speak to a Cast Member about an allergy-friendly request. Disney also says it cannot promise that any item is completely free of allergens.

Kid activities the festival lists

• Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit: buy a game board and stickers for $11.99 plus tax at select merchandise locations while supplies last, find Disney-themed pumpkins hidden around the festival, add a sticker for each one, and bring the board back for a spooky keepsake, even if you did not find them all. It runs through November 2. Our Halloween in Orlando with kids guide puts it next to the other family events.
• Remy's Ratatouille Hide and Squeak: a scavenger hunt for statuettes of Remy around World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces. The map and stickers cost $11.99 plus tax at Disney Traders, Creations Shop, festival markets and other select shops while supplies last, and Disney says you can bring the map to Disney Traders, Creations Shop or World Traveler for a special prize even if you do not finish. It runs through November 21.
• Jammin' Chefs: the festival page lists musical chefs who play pots, pans and kitchen tools around World Showcase. Times were not stated, so ask a Cast Member or check the app.
• Cheese exhibit: an interactive exhibit about the history of cheese at CommuniCore Hall through November 8.

The scavenger hunts suit a three-year-old who likes finding things. For a 12-month-old, they are mostly an excuse to keep the stroller moving.

Eat to the Beat concerts with a toddler

Disney's concert page lists nightly shows from August 27 to November 16 at 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 pm at America Gardens Theatre, included with EPCOT admission, and says artist appearances are subject to change without notice. The 5:30 pm show is the earliest slot, which is the easiest fit for a toddler who has napped. Disney also lists Concert Series Dining Packages, which it describes as a meal plus secured seats to a concert the same day; we did not check prices.

Strollers: Disney's rules, rentals and your own

Disney's property rules prohibit strollers greater than 31 inches in width and 52 inches in length, and they prohibit wagons and stroller wagons at theme parks. If you plan to bring a stroller from home, measure both dimensions first. A stroller is also the festival's nap bed and snack tray, so it earns its space.

Disney's stroller rental page lists single strollers at $15 per day ($13 per day for a multi-day rental) and doubles at $31 per day ($27 multi-day). Strollers cannot leave the parks, and you can swap one at another park with your receipt.

The other option is renting one for the whole trip. Honest Sherpa's stroller category lists single, umbrella, jogging and double strollers, plus rain covers. The product pages for the Sit and Stand Double Stroller and the City Mini Double Stroller both say "Meets Disney size requirements," and the Sit and Stand page lists its size as 49 x 21.5w x 43 inches. Those are the product pages' own words, not Disney's, so measure against the 31 by 52 inch limit yourself before you decide. Our park rental versus delivered gear guide and Disney versus Universal with babies guide compare the options.

Rides and rest stops with no height limit

Disney's height requirement page lists these EPCOT attractions as any height: Frozen Ever After, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Living with the Land, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Spaceship Earth and Turtle Talk With Crush. Mission: SPACE, Soarin' Across America and Test Track require 40 inches, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind requires 42 inches, so those wait for the taller kids.

Disney's toddler guide lists The Seas with Nemo & Friends among its toddler-favorite rides, describes Turtle Talk with Crush as some rest and recovery while you take a seat with your little one, and calls the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along a cozy French cinema. It also mentions Rider Switch, which lets one adult stay with the toddler while the older child rides with the other adult. EPCOT's Baby Care Center is open during regular park hours, is free to use and has a nursing room, changing room, feeding area and microwave; Disney also says it sells baby food, diapers and wipes, subject to availability.

A nap-friendly World Showcase plan

Park hours vary by date, so check Disney's EPCOT page for the day you go and adjust the times below.

World Showcase covers 11 countries, and Disney's toddler guide says the country pavilions offer activities such as face painting and scavenger hunts. Walk the loop slowly and stop at booths on the way, rather than racing to a favorite.

What to pack

• A stroller that fits Disney's limit, with a sun shade or rain cover.
• Water and snacks. Disney's rules allow bags and coolers up to 24 by 15 by 18 inches, no loose or dry ice and no glass except small containers such as baby food jars; reusable ice packs are recommended.
• Sunscreen, hats and a change of clothes for spills.
• A cash-free plan: a mini festival gift card, so one scan pays at a booth.

If you are visiting EPCOT in another season, our EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kids guide uses the same stroller and nap logic, and our Festival of the Holidays kids guide covers the winter event.

FAQ

Do you need separate tickets for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? No. Disney says the festival is included with your valid EPCOT admission, and a theme park reservation may be required based on admission type. Food, drinks and some activities cost extra.

Do toddlers need a ticket? Disney's ticket page says children younger than age 3 don't need a ticket.

Are there rides at EPCOT for toddlers? Yes. Frozen Ever After, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Spaceship Earth and Living with the Land are listed as any height.

How does the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival work? You walk around the park to Global Marketplace booths, buy dishes and drinks at each one, and can add concerts, scavenger hunts and other activities. Admission to the festival is included with your EPCOT ticket.

Is EPCOT busy during the Food and Wine Festival? The Disney pages we read do not publish crowd levels. As our own advice, not Disney's, do the rides and booths before midday, when a toddler has the most patience.

Are strollers allowed at EPCOT? Yes, up to 31 inches wide and 52 inches long. Wagons and stroller wagons are prohibited.

How much are the EPCOT scavenger hunts? Disney lists Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit at $11.99 plus tax while supplies last, with the game board valid for redemption through November 2, 2026. Remy's Ratatouille Hide and Squeak is also $11.99 plus tax while supplies last, and runs through November 21.

Can toddlers go to the Eat to the Beat concerts? The concerts are included with admission, and Disney lists showtimes of 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 pm at America Gardens Theatre.

What if my toddler has food allergies? Disney says allergy-friendly menus are available and to speak to a Cast Member, and it cannot promise any item is free of allergens.

Need a stroller waiting at your vacation home? Honest Sherpa lists single, umbrella, jogging and double strollers and rain covers, with free delivery and pickup seven days a week, delivered for your arrival day and picked up for your departure day, with the dates chosen at checkout. Enter your zip code or city on the site to see if your address is covered.