Waiter Mickey Mouse and More Magic Shots Announced for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival

A new Mickey Mouse-themed Magic Shot was announced for the 2026 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, along with several returning options. These photo opportunities are available throughout Epcot during the festival. We’ve put together a list of the Magic Shots you can find from select Disney PhotoPass Photographers. This year’s festival runs from August 27th through November 21st. Let’s take a look!

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Magic Shots

Here is the list of Epcot Food and Wine PhotoPass options for this year’s festival:

• Waiter Mickey Mouse (New)
• Giant Empanada
• Leaning Tower of Cheeza
• Swedish Chef Magic Shot
• Chef Figment

Waiter Mickey Mouse Magic Shot (New)

The Waiter Mickey Mouse option is new in 2026. It might make for one of those fun “around the world” shots that you take in several locations. You can request the shot from select Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout the World Showcase. Disney notes that this option will be available in Mexico, China, Italy, Japan, and France.

Giant Empanada Magic Shot

If you’ve always wanted to have your picture taken with a giant empanada, here is your chance. It’s so large, the savory pastry even made a dent in the concrete. At the very least, this option will make for a good laugh!

Leaning Tower of Cheeza Magic Shot

Well, it’s not Tinker Bell. But what better way to celebrate a Food and Wine event than with a leaning tower of cheese? I mean…cheeza. Even better, Max Goof joins in on the fun!

Swedish Chef Magic Shot

Okay Muppets fan, this one’s for you! You can have a family photo made with Swedish Chef as he prepares a few lobsters for a very special festival dish. You’ll want to keep an eye out for a few lobsters on the loose.

Chef Figment Magic Shot

Figment fans will adore this returning option. Chef Figment is joined by the Kitchen Kabaret for a fun Magic Shot.

To take advantage of these PhotoPass opportunities at the Food and Wine Festival, you’ll want to purchase the Memory Maker. You have the option of buying it for your entire vacation, or you can purchase the one-day option and use it on the night of your party. If you are considering purchasing the entire package, make sure to purchase it at least 3 days in advance of your visit for significant savings.

Final Thoughts

We hope you’ll get to take advantage of some of these Magic Shots at this year’s festival. In case you missed it, we recently published the entire list of 2026 Epcot Food and Wine Menus with Prices. Or you might like this additional coverage leading up to the festival:

• Dates Announced for the 2026 Epcot Food and Wine Festival: This year’s festival dates were announced in late April.

• Full List of 2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Performers: Preview the entire list of performers with dates for this year’s concert series.

• Eat to the Beat Concert Dining Packages: Find out details for this year’s concert dining packages.

• 2026 Epcot Food and Wine Merchandise Preview: Take a sneak peek at merchandise that will debut at the opening of the festival.

 Check back with Resorts Gal for more planning details!

In the Comments

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