00:00Foodies, it's officially festival season at Walt Disney World.
00:03The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival kicks off today,
00:07running all the way through November 21st for its 31st year.
00:11Guests can wander global marketplaces representing six continents,
00:15sampling returning favorites like street corn-style dumplings,
00:18grilled bushberry-spiced shrimp skewers,
00:21and a Kirschwasser tort with cherry brandy buttercream.
00:24Next month brings a brand new addition,
00:26an interactive exhibit called Cheers to Cheese,
00:29exploring the history and culture behind everyone's favorite dairy product.
00:33As always, live music takes center stage,
00:36with the Eat to the Beat concert series returning nightly at America Gardens Theater.
00:41Eight new acts join this year's lineup,
00:43including Fitz and the Tantrums and American Idol runner up Lauren Alaina.
00:48Whether you're chasing new dishes or front-row seats to a free concert,
00:52this year's festival gives you almost three months to do it all.
00:55Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.