EPCOT Announces New Holiday Kitchens and Menu Expansions for 2026 Festival
Walt Disney World has unveiled a refreshed culinary lineup for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, featuring two new kitchens and nearly 100 new menu items.
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Key points
- Festival runs from November 27 to December 30, 2026
- Two new kitchens: Season’s Eatings and Diwali Holiday Kitchen
- 98 new menu items added across the park
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is set to return from November 27 through December 30, bringing a significant expansion to the park's seasonal dining options. This year's celebration introduces two new Holiday Kitchens and updates menus across several existing locations, offering a total of 98 new food and beverage items for park guests.
The new Season’s Eatings kitchen in CommuniCore Plaza will debut comfort-food twists, such as Reuben Croquettes and a Holly Jolly Bánh Mì featuring smoked turkey and cranberry-Chambord mayonnaise. Additionally, the new Diwali Holiday Kitchen, situated near the Imagination! Pavilion, will offer Indian-inspired cuisine including chicken biryani, pani puri, and a traditional thandai milkshake.
Beyond the dedicated kitchens, visitors can find seasonal updates at various park hubs. Connections Café is introducing a wreath matcha mochi doughnut, while Sunshine Seasons will feature a Mickey-shaped caramel-gingerbread macaron. For those visiting the Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow in CommuniCore Hall, a new signature Prototype Cookie will be available, incorporating a caramel blondie base with peanut butter buttercream and TWIX pieces.
Before you go: The festival runs from November 27 to December 30, 2026. Menu availability may vary by location and time of day.
Source Inside the Magic — insidethemagic.net/2026/11/disney-world-confirms-new-holiday-kitchens-m… ↗
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