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New Railing Counters Pop Up at EPCOT Ahead of Food & Wine Festival
Finding a place to eat during an EPCOT festival can sometimes feel like its own attraction, but Disney is testing out a handy new option just in time for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. A new standing counter has been installed along a flowerbed railing in the Germany pavilion, giving guests another spot to set down those festival plates and drinks without taking up much valuable walkway space.
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The slim counter is attached directly to the railing and even features a raised edge along the back, which should help keep your bratwurst, beer, or other festival favorites from accidentally taking an unscheduled trip into the landscaping. Disney has also added a decal reminding guests that the counter is meant for standing, not sitting. The addition comes as EPCOT continues replacing some of its classic flat-top trash cans with newer solar-powered models featuring rounded tops.
Those old cans became unofficial dining tables during festivals, so the change has made finding a place to stop and eat a little trickier. These new railing counters could be Disney’s answer, especially if more begin appearing around World Showcase. It may not be the flashiest addition coming to Food & Wine, but when you’re juggling several small plates and a drink, a little extra counter space can be practically priceless.
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