Disney Announces 2 New Food Booths Coming to EPCOT This Holiday Season

EPCOT is really stealing the show. Between new festival details, dining packages, and a flood of holiday announcements, it seems like every update coming out of Walt Disney World right now has EPCOT’s name on it. And the latest news might be the most exciting yet. Disney has just revealed the full foodie guide for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and it includes two brand-new food booths.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is one of the most beloved seasonal events at Walt Disney World. Each year, World Showcase fills with festive decorations, live entertainment, holiday storytellers, and Holiday Kitchens serving dishes inspired by celebrations from around the world. It’s a chance to taste your way around the globe while learning how different cultures celebrate the season.

This year, Disney is expanding that tradition. In my opinion, the most exciting addition is the brand-new Diwali Holiday Kitchen. It’s wonderful to see Disney adding another holiday for guests to celebrate and learn about, especially one that’s so meaningful to so many families. Here’s everything we know about the two new food booths coming to the 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.

When Is the 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays?

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays runs from November 27 through December 30, 2026.

It’s the last of Walt Disney World’s major holiday celebrations to begin, following the start of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Unlike those parties, the festival is included with regular EPCOT admission.

New Booth: Diwali Holiday Kitchen

The Diwali Holiday Kitchen is one of the biggest additions to this year’s festival. It will be located in the walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination Pavilion.

Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of people around the world. Bringing it into the Festival of the Holidays gives guests a chance to experience its flavors and traditions alongside the other cultural celebrations featured throughout EPCOT.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Pani Puri (New): Filled with curry-spiced potatoes and chickpeas, served with tamarind water. Plant-based.
• Chicken Biryani (New): Spicy chicken and long-grain basmati rice topped with yogurt sauce, pomegranate seeds, and bird’s eye chilis.
• Mango Mousse Cup (New): Topped with plant-based lime whipped cream and cardamom cookie streusel. Plant-based.
• Thandai Milkshake (New): A traditional blend of milk with almond, fennel, poppy seed, cardamom, and saffron flavors, garnished with rose petals and toasted almonds.

Every item on the Diwali Holiday Kitchen menu is new, and there are two plant-based options, making this booth a great stop for a wide range of guests.

The Thandai Milkshake sounds like a must-try, especially for guests looking for a unique drink that’s different from typical holiday flavors.

New Booth: Season’s Eatings

The second new booth is Season’s Eatings, located at CommuniCore Plaza. This booth features comforting holiday flavors with a few creative twists.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Reuben Croquettes: Made with pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, featuring Kraft Thousand Island Dressing.
• Holly Jolly Bánh Mì (New): A Vietnamese-style sandwich with smoked turkey, cranberry-Chambord liqueur mayonnaise, pickled vegetables, cucumbers, Fresno chilis, and cilantro.
• Cranberry-Almond Frangipane Bar (New): Served with cranberry-cherry compote, whipped cream, and candied orange peel.

Drinks at Season’s Eatings

• Keel Farms Pecan Pie Hard Cider
• Southern Tier Brewing Company Black Forest Cake Imperial Stout (New)
• Great Lakes Brewing Co. Christmas Ale (New)
• Beverage Flight

The Holly Jolly Bánh Mì is a fun holiday spin on a classic sandwich, and the Black Forest Cake Imperial Stout sounds like dessert in a cup.

Why the Diwali Booth Matters

The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has always been about celebrating the many ways people around the world mark the season. Adding a Diwali Holiday Kitchen expands that mission and gives more guests a chance to see their own traditions represented.

For guests who don’t celebrate Diwali, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to learn something new and try dishes they may never have tasted before. That’s exactly what makes EPCOT special.

Candlelight Processional Returns

The Candlelight Processional will also return during the festival. Disney has already announced this year’s celebrity narrators, which include Gary Sinise, Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Groban, Jodi Benson, and more.

The Candlelight Processional is one of the most cherished holiday traditions at EPCOT, featuring a full choir and orchestra telling the Christmas story.

Tips for Visiting the New Booths

• Visit early in the festival. New booths often draw big crowds at first.
• Share plates. Splitting dishes lets you try more items.
• Try something new. The Diwali Holiday Kitchen is a great chance to explore new flavors.
• Look for plant-based options. Two Diwali dishes are plant-based.
• Plan around the Candlelight Processional. World Showcase can get busy before showtimes.

A Festival Worth Celebrating

With two new food booths, a fresh Diwali Holiday Kitchen, and the return of the Candlelight Processional, the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is shaping up to be a must-visit event. EPCOT really is stealing the spotlight this holiday season.

Which new booth are you most excited to try?