A Sneak Peek at the Gouda Goodness Coming to EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival!
Get ready, cheese aficionados! As the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival gears up for its grand opening on August 28, 2025, we’ve got a sneak peek at some of the delectable cheesy delights awaiting your taste buds. If you’re anything like us, the words “cheese” and “festival” in the same sentence are enough to make your heart melt like a perfectly grilled halloumi.
This year, EPCOT is taking our cheese obsession to the next level with Emile’s Fromage Montage! This interactive experience encourages you to embark on a cheesy adventure, sampling specific dishes from around the festival. Collect stamps in your festival passport as you indulge, and you’ll be rewarded with a complimentary “dairy-licious” treat. Consider us officially on a gouda mission!
While the full cheesy lineup is sure to impress, we’ve got the inside scoop on three must-try stops for all you fromage fanatics:
Milled & Mulled: Prepare for a sweet and savory sensation with the Fall Fruit Cheesecake featuring Boursin® Fig & Balsamic Cheese with Pomegranates and Candied Pecans. Yes, you read that right! The creamy, herby tang of Boursin® Fig & Balsamic is beautifully contrasted with the sweetness of fall fruits, the burst of pomegranate, and the crunch of candied pecans. This promises to be a unique and unforgettable cheesecake experience.
Brazil: For a taste of a classic cheesy comfort, head to the Brazil marketplace for Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread. These warm, chewy, and slightly tangy cheese puffs are a beloved Brazilian staple. Made with tapioca flour and cheese, they boast a wonderfully airy texture and a satisfyingly cheesy center. They’re the perfect little bite to fuel your festival explorations.
Greece: A returning favorite for a reason! The Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey at the Greece booth is a simple yet utterly divine creation. Imagine warm, slightly salty cheese with a beautifully crisp exterior, drizzled with sweet, fragrant honey and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios. The combination of textures and flavors is simply irresistible. This is one of the featured stops on Emile’s Fromage Montage, so you know it’s a cheesy essential!
So, mark your calendars for August 28, 2025, and get ready to say “cheese!” at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Happy indulging!
