The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival brings a full lineup of limited-time Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots, running from August 27 through November 21. Whether you're a casual snapper or a dedicated PhotoPass subscriber, knowing where to station yourself can make the difference between catching a shot and missing it entirely.
World Celebration is the busiest hub for photo ops this year. Near the central planter, guests can pose with International Balloons, the Swedish Chef, and multiple appearances of Chef Figment — the fan-favorite culinary twist on EPCOT's purple dragon. Bunsen and Beaker from The Muppets show up near Journey Into Imagination with Figment, while Ember and Bernie from Elemental appear along the path between Spaceship Earth and CommuniCore Hall.
World Showcase offers its own trail of photo moments. Waiter Mickey makes stops in five pavilions — France, China, Japan, Mexico, and Italy — so there are plenty of chances to grab him without backtracking. Italy also hosts one of the most talked-about shots: the Leaning Tower of Cheeza, a nod to A Goofy Movie that also appears near the World Showcase entrance between Port of Entry and Disney Traders. The Mexico pavilion adds a Giant Empanada Magic Shot to the mix.
Prop-based photo opportunities round out the experience. A Food & Wine cheese board prop is set up in the Morocco pavilion, while a Remy-themed board sits on the bridge connecting the United Kingdom and France pavilions. The China pavilion features a dish prop, and Japan has its own themed prop for guests to pose with.
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Full details on all Magic Shot locations were reported by WDW News Today.
