Something is already missing from EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival, and guests visiting during the final weeks won't get another chance to experience it.
Disney World has officially closed a seasonal attraction that debuted just weeks ago, along with a nearby food location.
While the festival continues through November 21, visitors will find fewer experiences available than those who attended earlier in the season.
And although Disney announced the closure date in advance, that doesn't make the loss any less disappointing for guests who missed it.
Cheers to Cheese Officially Closes at EPCOT
Cheers to Cheese ended its limited run inside CommuniCore Hall on November 8.
The experience opened September 18, giving visitors approximately seven weeks to explore the interactive exhibit.
As Disney Fanatic previously reported, the attraction was designed to teach visitors about cheese through educational displays and hands-on activities.
Guests could explore how milk becomes cheese, learn about its history, and discover different varieties.
Other activities included trivia, cheese pairings, and an opportunity to vote for the cheese of the day.
The experience also featured colorful decorations throughout CommuniCore Hall, including oversized cheese slices suspended overhead.
However, Cheers to Cheese was never intended to operate throughout the entire festival.
Disney originally scheduled its final day for November 8, meaning the closure followed the announced timeline.
EPCOT Also Loses a Festival Marketplace
Alongside the exhibit, Disney has closed The Wedge, a food booth hosted by Dairy Does More.
The marketplace served cheese-inspired dishes, including Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese, Crab and Corn Macaroni and Cheese, and a selection of Wisconsin cheeses.
Both locations opened September 18 and closed November 8.
The shortened operating window reflects a broader issue with this year's festival.
When the celebration began August 27, several food booths weren't ready to welcome guests.
Disney introduced additional marketplaces throughout September and October, meaning visitors encountered different food selections depending on when they attended.
The closure of The Wedge now creates another difference between early and late festival visits.
There's Still Time to Enjoy EPCOT's Cheese Crawl
Fortunately, guests can still participate in Emile's Fromage Montage.
The popular activity invites visitors to purchase five qualifying cheese dishes from participating festival marketplaces.
After collecting five stamps in their Festival Passport, guests can redeem a complimentary dessert at Shimmering Sips.
This year's reward features Key Lime DOLE Whip combined with cheesecake soft serve.
The activity remains available through November 21, giving cheese lovers another opportunity to enjoy the festival.
However, visitors should check participating marketplaces before planning their purchases because The Wedge is no longer operating.
Another EPCOT Festival Is Just Around the Corner
The closure also comes as Disney World prepares for another seasonal transition.
EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays begins November 27, bringing festive entertainment, specialty food, and international Christmas traditions to the park.
Disney has already confirmed holiday entertainment and activities, including the return of Candlelight Processional.
The park is also preparing exclusive seasonal offerings for Annual Passholders.
With the Food & Wine Festival approaching its final day, Disney has begun moving toward its next celebration.
For now, Cheers to Cheese and The Wedge are officially gone.
Disney hasn't announced whether either experience will return in 2027.
More EPCOT Changes Are Coming
The closure is part of a busy period for EPCOT. Earlier this year, some visitors expressed frustration over the festival's staggered opening schedule, which meant not every marketplace was available on opening day.
Now, Disney is preparing to replace the fall celebration with holiday entertainment. The 2026 Festival of the Holidays will introduce schedule changes, including earlier performances of Candlelight Processional.
Guests can also look forward to new seasonal food offerings, including a special Figment-themed dessert for eligible Annual Passholders.
Although Cheers to Cheese has ended, EPCOT's festival calendar continues moving forward.
