Back for the third year, the popular ABC’s “The Chew” returns with the dynamic cast to tape five festival shows that will air Oct. 9-13.

With Spaceship Earth as the backdrop, the Emmy Award-winning show hosts will again delight a live audience with on-stage cooking and stories of their Disney adventures plus segments from across Walt Disney World Resort.

“It’s magical to see our Epcot stage light up as the show’s celebrated hosts cook, dish and entertain each live audience of festival guests,” says Epcot Vice President Melissa Valiquette.

Today also kicks off “The Chew’s” Magical Culinary Adventure Sweepstakes presented by Hidden Valley Ranch. The winner gets a vacation for four to see a taping of “The Chew” at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. To learn more, visit TheChew.com, and for updates about how to obtain show taping tickets, tune into “The Chew” on ABC.

Creative cuisine inspired by “The Chew” also will be featured at “Earth Eats Marketplace, Inspired by The Chew.” Three dishes at the marketplace include Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots and Feta Cheese; Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce and Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with Caramel Drizzle.

And at the Festival Center, guests can watch screenings of “The Chew” show highlights, cooking and entertaining tips.

The festival expands to 75 days this year, Aug. 31-Nov. 13. ABC’s “The Chew” show’s taped at Epcot will air a 1 p.m. EDT, noon PDT Oct. 9-13 (check local listings).