RV Rentals at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Every year, the "Happiest Place on Earth" hosts the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Visitors can wine and dine all day and all night at Epcot in the Walt Disney World Resort. However, this event is about more than just consuming some of the most delectable food and spirits in the world. You can enjoy music from the Eat to the Beat! concert series and learn master culinary skills in classes just for festival guests. Guests can also learn more about wine and cheese in seminars during the festival and rub elbows with some of the most renowned chefs in the world. This festival has been held every year since 1995.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
At this time, dates for the 2023 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival have not yet been released but word is, there will be two phases beginning sometime in July. Disney has a history of offering quality concerts and a variety of entertainment options at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The free concerts in the Eat to the Beat series are sure to entertain as you enjoy some amazing food.
LOCATION
The festival is held at Disney World's 305-acre Epcot theme park in Bay Lake, Florida. You'll find the event's kiosks set up around the World Showcase, a section of the park with 11 pavilions themed after a specific country.
RVING AT THE EVENT
Being home to Disney and many more attractions, the Greater Orlando area has long been a favorite vacation spot for RVers. If you don't own a recreational vehicle, there's no need to worry. Use RVshare to find a suitable rental. You'll find everything from Class A motorhomes to pop-up campers on the platform. There are also plenty of campgrounds in the area that are easily accessible to Disney World.
For convenient RV parking at the resort, try Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. You really are out in the wild and away from crowds at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. Pets are welcome in most areas of the campground. There is a pool with an awesome waterslide and a recreation area that includes horseback riding and canoeing as well as a golf course. Sites are big enough for up to a 45-foot RV, and you are allowed to have 10 guests per site. Campsites are fully equipped with electrical hookups, and most have sewer hookups.
The easiest way to get from your camp area at Fort Wilderness to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is to take the Disney shuttle bus. It will take about 20 minutes to get to Epcot.
WHERE TO STAY
If you want to stay nearby but not actually at the Walt Disney World Resort, try Sherwood Forest RV Resort. This campground hosts fun family-friendly activities such as horseshoes, ice cream socials, cookouts, and more. There are laundry and shower facilities on-site as well as a fitness center and clubhouse. For those who aren't quite ready to completely unplug, Wi-Fi is available.
Sherwood Forest RV Resort is just under 15 miles away from Walt Disney World. You can get to the theme park in about 30 minutes in light traffic. Take Sherwood Drive to Scott Boulevard and turn right. Turn right when you get to West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. Go 4.1 miles to the Epcot/Magic Kingdom exit.
Moss Park is another option for RVers planning to attend the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This campground offers satellite TV at select sites. You can also relax and take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife that abounds around the lake. The RV park offers discounts to military personnel, Good Sam Club members, and seniors. There are showers and a dump station for guests. No pets are allowed at this park.
The time to get to Walt Disney World from Moss Park is about 30 minutes in light traffic. You can get there by taking Moss Park Road to East Mary Jane Road. Jump on the SR417 toll road to Tampa. Take the right ramp at Exit 6 to SR536 east. Go straight to Epcot Center Drive. Take World Drive to the Magic Kingdom.
HOW TO GET THERE
TICKETS & PRICING
You can enjoy the 2023 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival with standard Disney World tickets, which can be purchased at the theme park's official website. Prices will depend on the types of tickets you purchase.
WRAP UP
When you are finished with your vacation of a lifetime at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, please feel free to share stories of your adventures along with pictures to [email protected]. It's great to see happy faces and tips for where others like you might want to take RV trips in the future. RVshare is always looking for stories about different events around the country. You might be spotlighted in RVshare's blog or one of the site's many social media platforms.
Follow the festival on most social media platforms at @waltdisneyworld.
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
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