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It’s been a long day full of tons of food reviews, all kinds of entertainment, and even a pickle milkshake. But the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has one more trick up its sleeve! EPCOT Spaceship Earth (the icon of EPCOT) is known to put on quite a show in the evenings, with colorful lighting and themed music, and now it has a NEW look for this year’s festival! Come with us to check it out. “Be Our Guest” plays as Spaceship Earth lights up in different colors and patterns. Spaceship Earth The show begins when it gets dark outside and plays several times each night. Make sure you catch it on your way out of the park! So pretty! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Check Out Spaceship Earth's LIMITED-TIME Look for the 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Not all dishes at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival are created equal. Food and Wine Festival Some are new, while others are old. Some may BLOW you away, while others won’t impress you at all (or worse, are just plain bad). So how do you know where to start and what to get when there are TONS of booths and menu items to pick from? We’re here to help! We have eaten and drank our way through the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival (all in the name of research, of course ), to share our picks for the VERY best of the best (or, as we like to say, best of the fest!). What is worth your hard-earned cash and calories? We did the work for you and now we’re spilling ALL the details. So, without any further delay, let’s dive into our picks for the BEST eats and drinks at the 2023 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! NEW BESTS These items are brand NEW in 2023 and they did NOT disappoint. Tostada de Carnitas at Mexico First up we have the Tostada de Carnitas, which is Braised Pork on a Fried Corn Tortilla with Black Beans, Avocado Mousse, Queso Fresco, and Chives. WOW. This is a dish we really enjoyed! Tostada de Carnitas: Braised Pork on a Fried Corn Tortilla with Black Beans, Avocado Mousse, Queso Fresco and Chives The corn tortilla did a great job of staying crispy and holding up despite how long it stayed out with us. It was wonderfully crunchy, which mixed well with the nice creaminess of the black beans and avocado mousse. Plus, the pork was fatty and tender — YUM. Add the queso fresco to all of that — which provided a great flavor — and you have one winner of a dish! Savory, salty, creamy, and crunchy — this had it all. Try this dish for $7.75. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Mexico Booth Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Riesling at Germany This new drink — the Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Riesling — impressed us big time! The drink was sweet but incredibly smooth. There was also a touch of sourness, but in a great way that added a sense of balance. Think of a green grape in liquid form with touches of sour and sweet in it, and that’s EXACTLY the flavor that this drink nailed! Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Riesling We also liked that it didn’t have much of an aftertaste. If you’re looking for something a little different, that is an alcohol-removed drink, give this one a try for $6.50. Learn more about the Germany booth here! Dark Chocolate Fondue at The Alps FOLKS. BUCKLE UP. If you love chocolate and fondue, you MUST (we mean, absolutely MUST) stop by The Alps booth this year. In 2023, a new dish was introduced here which is the Dark Chocolate Fondue with Berries, Pound Cake, and Meringues. It is plant-based and priced at $5.75. HOLY MOLY. Dark Chocolate Fondue with Berries, Pound Cake, and Meringues This fondue was SO good. The chocolate itself was not overly sweet, but instead felt nicely balanced and paired GREAT with the items served to dunk in it. Plus, we totally forgot that this was even plant-based while eating it — so don’t let that concern you. The only thing that gave away its plant-based nature was the poundcake, which was on the dense side and sort of floury. But still, that didn’t take away from our love of this dessert AT ALL. Get it for $5.75 and let your chocolate dreams come true. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of The Alps Booth Crispy Duck Bao Bun at China Alright, we’ve got another AMAZING eat for you to try, this time over at the China booth. The NEW Crispy Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce is a do-not-miss dish here! In fact, it’s one of the best bao buns we’ve had in all of Disney World. Crispy Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce The bao bun itself was wonderfully pillowy and a touch sweet, with a good bounceback when you bite into it. The duck fell apart when we were eating it (in a great way). Combine the saltiness of the duck with the sweetness of the sauce and the brightness of the green onions and you have a dish that we’ll happily get over and over again. Try it for $5.25. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the China Booth Fiery Dream at China If you’re looking for a seriously incredible and unique drink at the Food & Wine Festival, look no further. We found it for you at the China booth! The Fiery Dream is made with Citrus Vodka, Triple Sec, guava nectar, and spicy hot honey syrup and is priced at $13.75. This drink was fantastic. It had a fruity and refreshing taste to start with, and then the little bit of heat (hence the name Fiery!) starts to hit you in the back of your throat. Fiery Dream Cocktail This was one of the more unique drinks we’ve had at Disney World in a while and we absolutely loved it. Give it a try the next time you’re in the park and let us know what you think. Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Peach Wine at Refreshment Port We’ve GOT to give a shout-out to the Peach Wine at Refreshment Port! This thing was seriously delicious! It was delicate, sweet, and light, with almost a slight floral touch to it. As a follow-up to the heavy poutine (also served at this booth, which we’ll talk about in a second), this was really enjoyable. Plus, we loved how refreshing it tasted — awesome on a hot Florida day. Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Peach It had a touch of acidity and bitterness too (sort of like a yellowy peach in terms of flavor) which helped to balance the sweetness. Our reporter shared that they’d easily drink FIVE more glasses of this — so yeah, be prepared for this to become one of those drinks you’ll just get over and over again as you visit EPCOT in the next few months. Try it for $11. See more about Refreshment Port here! Returning Bests These items are ones we’ve had in the past and they’ve thankfully returned in 2023, bringing a whole lot of deliciousness with them. Adobo Yuca Fries at The Fry Basket We cannot express how thrilled we are to see the Adobo Yuca Fries with Garlic-Cilantro Aïoli back on the menu at The Fry Basket in 2023. These things seriously impressed us in 2022 and were our FAVORITE things at the booth that year. In 2022, their texture was fantastic (perfectly crunchy), their flavor was spot-on (like Texas toast garlic bread in French fry form), and the sauce served with them offered a delicious tangy flavor. Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aïoli The fries did NOT disappoint this year. They were once again the BEST thing at this booth. The flavor of the aïoli was fantastic (light on the cilantro), the breading on the fries was dreamy (delightfully crispy!), and the fries were incredibly garlicky in the BEST way possible. Imagine the most amazing garlic bread you’ve ever had in your life but in a wedge/fry form. Trust us when we say you do NOT want to miss these. Get them for $5.50. See our full review of The Fry Basket here! Braised Beef Poutine at Refreshment Port Hosted by Boursin Cheese This dish is a favorite of ours and we have a feeling it could become a favorite of yours too! The Braised Beef Poutine features French fries with braised beef, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese sauce, cheese curds, crumbled Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs, and gherkin relish. SO MUCH YUM in one plate! Braised Beef Poutine This really has it all. In 2022, the portion size was great and it was full of hearty flavors (though, admittedly the relish was something we could have done without). This year, we were big fans again (and the relish actually didn’t bother our reporter who tried it!). The dish was savory and rich, the meat fell apart so easily, the flavors mixed well with the herby Boursin cheese, and when you get a crispy fry with all of the toppings in one bite it is PERFECTION. Plus, this year we liked how the relish added an acidity to cut through the richness of the poutine. The fries do get soggier the longer you let the dish sit (of course), so just be careful there! But, overall, this is a dish we’d HIGHLY recommend. Try it for $10. Click here to see more about Refreshment Port Smoked Corned Beef at Flavors from Fire The Smoked Corned Beef is BACK people and it is something you do NOT want to skip. This deliciousness is served with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue. And no, we don’t blame you for drooling all over your screens at the sight of that cheese. Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue In 2022, we felt the balance of flavors and textures was fantastic — there was the salty beef, creamy cheese, a little tang from the pickled onions, and the crunchiness of the chips. In 2023, we loved the dish just as much! The mix of textures added such great dimension to the dish, the cheese was AMAZING (we couldn’t get enough of it), and it was a warm, comforting WIN. Try it for $6.50. Learn all about Flavors from Fire here! Freshly Baked Carrot Cake at Flavors of America In the past, this delicious dessert has been at the Hops and Barley booth, but this year it has appeared at the NEW Flavors of America booth and we’re soooooo glad it has returned. The Freshly Baked Carrot Cake comes with Cream Cheese Icing and it is a sticky sensation. Carrot Cake Once again, this cake delivered! It tasted more like a nutty spice cake than a carrot cake, but we didn’t mind! It was dense (but not dry), and the icing (though it can harden a little) melts on your mouth, has a hint of a tang to it, and isn’t overly sweet. If you want something that just screams autumn, we think you’ll love this. Grab a friend and a fork and dive into this snack for $4.50. See all about Flavors of America here! Mango Lassi at India The Mango Lassi is not a new drink, but it has made a special appearance on our Best of the Fest list this year because it really impressed us! We got the non-alcoholic version for $5, but you can get it with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur for $11. In the past, we’ve felt like this drink had a lot of mango flavor and was pretty milky in consistency (sort of like a milkshake but a little lighter). This year it was one of our favorites! It was very light for being a milk-based drink, and it had a great, fruity flavor. Mango Lassi We found it to be really fresh. It can be great if you need something to cool you down from the Florida heat or cool you down after eating some of the more spicy dishes at the Festival. If you want something fun and non-alcoholic (or alcoholic should you so choose), this is a great pick! Click here to read more about the India booth! Spicy Githeri at Refreshment Outpost This next dish is SO easy to miss, but is not one you should overlook! The returning Spicy Githeri features White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Curried BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice, and Kachumbari Slaw. In 2022, we found this to be really flavorful, and it packed a bit of heat. The flavors and textures balanced each other well. And 2023, we’re pleased to say that we were NOT left disappointed by this dish and it impressed our reporter so much that it earned a spot on this list. Spicy Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Curried BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice and Kachumbari Slaw The rice was cooked well and was flavorful, the vegetables provided a nice burst of flavor, the greens added a crunchy texture, and we LOVED the spicy kick to it. The spice is a bit more of a slow burn that creeps up on you though, so be aware of that! You can try this dish for $5. Read our full review of Refreshment Outpost here Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake at Ireland This returning cake — served with Irish cream liqueur custard — is one we’ve really enjoyed in the past, but this year it was SO GOOD we just had to include it as a best of the fest item. Priced at $4.75, this is a relatively cheap dish, making it an even more fantastic buy. Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake This year, the dessert was decadent, rich, and chocolatey. The cake itself was moist and melty, in the best way. And you could taste the booze in the dish, but only a little bit. Plus, the custard was creamy and wonderful. Basically, if you love chocolate and Irish cream, don’t think twice, BUY THIS. Read our full review of the Ireland booth here! Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham at The Alps Oh look, it’s…another dish with lots of cheese!! Can you blame us though?! The Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese is an ICONIC dish at the Festival and one we can’t stop recommending! We particularly enjoy the version with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette. Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette In 2022, the cheese was amazing, the ham added a smokey flavor, and everything was cooked well. The bread was a little dry, but when it’s covered in a GIANT layer of cheese, that ceases to be a big issue. In 2023, it once again was a hot, savory snack that felt like a warm, comforting hug. It was also a great portion size, which can really leave you feeling full (in a good way). Grab the Raclette cheese for $5.25 — you can thank us later! See our review of The Alps here! Teriyaki Chicken Bun at Japan This returning dish has been a hit over and over again and this year it once again impressed us! The Teriyaki Chicken Bun is made with a steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce. In the past, we’ve listed it as a Best of the Fest item for kids and adults and it’s making a return appearance once again! Teriyaki Chicken Bun This year, it was about 60% bao, 40% filling, and 100% delicious. It was meaty, with enough sweetness in the teriyaki sauce to really complement the dough. Get it for $7.50, and don’t be surprised if you come back for another! See our full review of the Japan booth here! Mimosa Flight at Shimmering Sips Hosted by CORKCICLE If you’re looking for an incredible set of drinks to pick up at the Food & Wine Festival, the Mimosa Flight at Shimmering Sips is one of our picks. We couldn’t go more than 5 minutes without someone asking us where we got this — so just be prepared to make some people jealous around you! This flight lets you sample a little bit of everything — the Tropical Mimosa (sparkling wine and Minute Maid Passion Fruit, orange, and guava juices — P.O.G. juice!), the Berry Mimosa (berry fizz sparkling wine and white cranberry juice– NEW), and the Blood Orange Mimosa (sparkling wine and blood orange juice). Mimosa Flight The Berry Mimosa is new this year but we’re still marking this as a returning item overall. The Berry Mimosa tasted (to us) like a cranberry and grape juice combination, but slightly more elevated. Berry Mimosa The Blood Orange mimosa really captured the flavor of blood oranges, but take note — it does have pulp so that’s something you’ll just want to be aware of. Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice The POG juice mimosa was our favorite. It was fruity, tangy, and sweet. There really is something for everyone here. Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Minute Maid® Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices And you can get it all for $14. See more about Shimmering Sips here Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup at Canada What can we say? We love our cheese! And if you do too, then the Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup is a MUST-GET. Yes, even if that means drinking hot soup in the blazing hot Florida sun. Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll This is a staple dish of the Food & Wine Festival for a good reason. Typically, the soup is packed with delicious flavors. Dip your pretzel bread in all that cheesy goodness and you’ve got a serious WINNER on your hands. In 2023, we found the soup to be incredibly rich and creamy with a great bacon flavor that added the right touch of saltiness. The pretzel roll was soft and pulled apart easily (you GOTTA dip the bread in the cheese). Basically, this soup keeps winning at life and we keep loving it. Make the soup all yours for $6. Click here to learn more about the Canada booth Canadian Filet Mignon at Canada We’re sticking with Canada for one more item — the classic Filet Mignon. This is a Canadian Filet Mignon served with mushrooms, Boursin Black Truffle & Sea Salt mashed potatoes and a Boursin Black Truffle & Sea Salt whipped butter. And yeah, it’s as amazing as it sounds. Canadian Filet Mignon In 2022, the beef was incredibly delicious, so easy to cut into, and paired perfectly with that truffle butter sauce. Rich and wonderful, it’s a great way to sample a delicious steak without a Le Cellier reservation. In 2023, this once again did NOT disappoint. The mashed potatoes were a great addition (herbaceous and creamy), the steak was wonderfully tender and buttery, the mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor, and the truffle sauce was complex (we just wish there would have been more of it). Grab the filet for $9.75. Beer-Braised Beef at Belgium This is a dish that has given us mixed results in the past, but in 2022 it made our best of the fest list and we’re thrilled to have it reappear here again. The Beer-Braised Beef is served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes. Beer-Braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes In the past, it has sometimes been overly salty or featured overdone meat. But in 2022, it delivered on flavor and quality. Oftentimes, Food & Wine Festival dishes are prepared in advance and left to sit out for a while, but the beauty of this dish is that it’s delightful and savory no matter how long it’s out for. And in 2023, it was fantastic once again. The beef was tender, the mashed potatoes were creamy, and overall the dish was super enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend. Get the braised beef for $6. Click here to learn more about the Belgium booth Honorable Mention — Schinkennudeln at Germany Next up we have a classic — the Schinkennudeln. This dish is made with Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese, it’s typically an absolute win. In 2022, we absolutely LOVED it, but the slice we got this year sadly didn’t impress us. Now, there wasn’t anything bad about it in 2023, and it’s a great option for those who love baked mac ‘n’ cheese. But the portion size this year was strangely smaller than what we’ve seen in the past and it was a little greasy. Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese We also felt like the flavors weren’t all that powerful. The ham came through when you got a bite with a ham piece in it, but there weren’t all that many in the dish. And there wasn’t really a lot of onion flavor either. We’re hoping that this was just a one-time issue, perhaps just with the cut we got or the fact that we tried this on the first day of the Festival. That’s why this item still gets an honorable mention on our list — because typically it is a tried and true favorite. So, hopefully, things will improve! If you give it a try (it’s $5), be sure to let us know your thoughts. Click here to see more about the Schinkennudeln BEST Plant-Based Dish of the Fest The IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider at Flavors from Fire If you’re looking for a plant-based dish at the Food & Wine Festival that’ll SURPRISE you with its flavors, head on over to Flavors from Fire and grab the Impossible Burger Slider! This returning dish features wasabi cream and spicy Asian slaw on a sesame seed bun. It’s priced at $6. The IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with wasabi cream and spicy Asian slaw on a sesame seed bun In the past, we’ve felt like the portion size has been a great value for the price but the texture of the Impossible “meat” has sometimes been a bit “off.” This year, however, we really liked this dish! This actually has a surprising KICK to it in the best way possible (that Wasabi is not playing around). Plus, the Impossible “meat” had a better texture and now we can say this item is one we’d recommend both to plant-based eaters and meat-eaters alike! See a full review of the Flavors from Fire booth here! IMPOSSIBLE Moussaka at Greece One of the NEW dishes to arrive at the Festival this year is the IMPOSSIBLE Moussaka at the Greece Booth and it was a HIT for us. This is sort of like a lasagna/casserole dish with eggplant, the IMPOSSIBLE meat, and more items. And we really liked it! The dish was heavy, rich, and felt like its very own mini-meal. Moussaka It might not be great on a super hot day (because it is very filling), but it’s hearty, comforting, and the ingredients blend together really well. Plus, we loved the bechamel sauce on top, which was sweet and creamy. It might not slam you with a ton of flavor, but this dish does a great job of being that comforting little casserole you want to tuck into after a long day (and it’ll fill you up!). Get it for $5.50. Read more about the Greece booth here Potato and Pea Samosa at India The Potato and Pea Samosa with Coriander-Lime Cream is a returning dish that has seen some great improvements this year! In the past, we’ve found the dish to be soggy and very spicy. This year, we were surprised by the spice, but the pastry dough was wonderfully crispy and flaky (while the inside was nice and soft). Alright! We have a win! Potato and Pea Samosa with Coriander-Lime Cream The coriander lime cream was also a nice touch since it added a sense of freshness to the dish. The peas on the inside added a lot of flavor, but they were on the mushy side so just be aware of that if you don’t love mushy textures. Also, this was a touch salty, but we didn’t mind that all too much. If you’re looking for a flavorful and fun plant-based dish, give this one a try! You can get it for $5.50. See more about the India booth here! Surprise Hits! Italian Hot Beef Sandwich at Flavors of America The NEW Italian Hot Beef Sandwich with Shaved Beef, Spicy Giardiniera, and Au Jus on a French Roll was one our team didn’t feel strongly enough about to place in the main best of the fest list, but we still had to give it a mention here somehow, which is how the surprise hit category got devised! Italian Hot Beef Sandwich with Shaved Beef, Spicy Giardiniera, and Au Jus on a French Roll This sandwich was lighter than we expected, but also juicy, hearty, and a little herbaceous. There was a nice spicy kick from the giardiniera, but it wasn’t SUPER intense. The beef was very savory and almost briny — we LOVED it. The bread gets soggy with the au jus, but we don’t regret dipping it in there at all. Overall, it’s a fairly simple dish that really just is what it claims to be — a hot Italian beef sandwich. It does have quite a few things going on with it (which can be offputting for some), but we were surprised by just how much we enjoyed it and we think you might be too! Try it for $6.25. See more about Flavors of America here! Frozen Roseberry at Joffrey’s Coffee Near Canada No, you’re not reading that wrong — we’ve got a Joffrey’s Coffee creation on this list! While you might think of these as rather “basic” options and may overlook them, you should NOT walk past this drink (hence why this is in the surprising hits category). The NEW Frozen Roseberry drink is a blend of Frozen Lemon and Strawberry-Rose Syrup and we LOVED it. Frozen Roseberry: A Refreshing Blend of Frozen Lemon and Strawberry-Rose Syrup Seriously, folks, this was amazing. It was sweet yet tart in all the right ways and oh-so-refreshing for a hot day in EPCOT. We got more of a strawberry flavor and not as much of a rose flavor, but there is just a hint of something that makes it a little unique which might be the rose (but thankfully it wasn’t overly floral). We opted for the non-alcoholic version, which is $6.49, but you can get it with Grey Goose Vodka for $14.99. See more about the Joffrey’s Festival drinks here! CONTROVERSIAL Best of the Fest These next eats are controversial picks — some of our team LOVES them, others absolutely DETEST them. Where will you stand? You’ll have to read our notes and decide whether they’re worth a buy for yourself. If you do taste them, be sure to come back to this post and drop us a comment with your thoughts! Griddled Cheese at Greece At the Greece booth, you’ll find the divisive Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey. It has made our Best of the Fest list in the past. One time we tried it, we found that it had a great mix of savory and sweet flavors — creamy cheese, sweet honey, and salty pistachios — a nice combo. But 2022 changed things. In 2022, a different reporter tried the dish and was…not impressed. To them, the flavor was strangely pungent and the honey didn’t mix well, though the pistachios and cheese textures were nice. In 2023, this was back to being a pretty good pick! Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey Our reporter found the cheese (goat cheese) to be quite rich. Plus, they liked how the honey paired with the cheese, and thought the pistachios added a great crunch and nutty flavor that helped to bring out the cheese flavor even more. Where will you stand on this cheesy treat? You’ll have to try it and find out! Get this dish for $5. See more about the Greece booth here Beignet at France This next one is another that has REALLY divided our team in the past…and it continues to do so. The Beignet aux Trois Fromages is a Warm Beignet filled with Three Cheese Blend. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, for some it has been. In 2022, one of our team members said it was the BEST thing they had all day. They thought the peppery cheese sauce was delicious and the toasted cheese on top had a great texture. Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm Beignet filled with Three Cheese Blend But, in 2021 our team was not all convinced. Some of our reporters that year HATED IT, while one absolutely adored this cheesy creation. In 2023, our reporter who tried it was on the “hate” side of this debate. Our team member who tried it this year said it would actually be one of their picks for the WORST of the fest. In their opinion, the savory filling (which they described as a gritty gravy) was NOT the way to go. For a small dish, this can sure cause some big divisions. If you give it a try (it’s priced at $6.95) be sure to drop us a comment and let us know what you thought! More details about the France booth can be found here! STRANGEST Item at the Fest Pickle Milkshake at Brew-Wing Y’all, you know we couldn’t make this list without at least mentioning the new Pickle Milkshake(!!!) at the Festival! This is a non-alcoholic treat that costs $5.75. And it is…something else. Pickle Milkshake One of our reporters who tried this said that it was extremely dill-heavy, tangy, and creamy. It had a smooth texture without any chunks, which we think is a good thing? But they noted that as someone who loves pickles, the shake was more of a dill milkshake to them. On another visit, a separate reporter tried the shake and said that in their opinion the shake tasted like you were drinking from a pickle jar, but with the consistency of ice cream. They described it as “better than you think” and explained that it tasted salty, sour, and briney. Pickle Milkshake So…yeah…it’s…a pickle shake. Will you love it? Will you hate it? Will you get a batch that has a stronger dill flavor or a stronger pickle flavor? You’ll have to taste it to find out. If you are brave enough to taste it, be sure to drop us a comment with your thoughts ’cause we would love to know how you feel about this! See more about Brew-Wing here! Most SHOCKING Item at the Fest Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings at Brew-Wing This next item was so shocking to us that we had to create a new category just to talk about it. New to the Brew-Wing booth this year is the Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings, priced at $7.50. FRIENDS. BE WARNED. They are not kidding when they say these are “unnecessarily spicy.” Our lips were quite literally tingling (as if we had put on lip-plumping gloss) for minutes after eating these. We were DESPERATELY seeking water after this one with our lips on fire. Scotch Bonnet The wings had a heavy curry flavor, which made them multi-dimensional, and the topping was very creamy, but just watch out for the spice level on these. They can REALLY surprise you! BEST Booth of the FEST Alright, now that we’ve covered all of the best individual items, let’s talk about what booth (or booths!) wins the top place overall. Japan Booth — WINNER We truly mean it when we say (at least in our opinion) you CANNOT order a bad thing at the Japan booth this year! The Teriyaki Bun made our Best of the Fest list as an individual item above, but ALL of the items at this booth seriously impressed us. Japan Booth Spread The Fire Taiko Roll (a sushi roll with spicy tuna, cucumber, and pickled Daikon Radish served with spicy sauce) had a nice spicy tuna that wasn’t overwhelmingly hot. It can be a little controversial with some because of the tuna flavor, so just keep that in mind. But one of our reporters loved it! The Beef Wa-Gyu-Don had some heavy beef and almost caramelized onions (which gave it a great sweet flavor). And it had plenty of other items that really helped balance the dish as a whole in terms of both flavor and texture. Beef Wa-Gyu Don We also really enjoyed the Sake Passion Cocktail, which we think could be a great pick for those who don’t love the taste of alcohol. It reminded us heavily of mango and was so nice and sweet you really couldn’t taste the sake at all. Sake Passion Cocktail Overall, the booth as a whole felt like it provided a well-balanced meal. You could get a little bit of everything and really be satisfied. We’d easily get all of these items over again and we think you could enjoy getting them all too! See our full review of the Japan booth here The Fry Basket — Runner-Up Not all of the items at The Fry Basket are necessarily exceptional stand-out dishes, but we do feel like the booth as a whole is one of those you absolutely MUST visit, even if it’s just to get one or two items. The Adobo Yuca Fries are by far our favorites here and are WELL worth your time. Full Fry Spread 2023 But we can’t deny that the Fry Flight is ICONIC. It comes with Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries, BBQ Bacon Fries with smoked aïoli, and Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and maple bourbon glaze. (Note that you can also order the individual flavors here by request.) The Sweet Potato Casserole Fries were our favorite fries in the flight, and they really captured the flavors of sweet potato pie in the BEST way possible. Think of them like bite-sized sweet potato casseroles, complete with marshmallow fluff and everything! The Salt & Vinegar fries were not our favorite here — they were just boring, but probably a “safe” choice for those who don’t want anything too adventurous. And then there were the BBQ Bacon Fries, which tasted like Lay’s BBQ chips in a great way. They had a nice smoky chipotle flavor going on, which elevated them beyond your basic BBQ taste. Fry Flight Then we’ve got the NEW Pickle Fries with dill ranch. These were basically just fried pickles. They were wonderfully crispy though and had a crumbly breadcrumb coating. Plus, the sauce completed them really well, and was a nice bonus. We heard a lot of people raving about these. To us, they’re basically just fried pickles — nothing too different if you’ve had those loads of times before — but we did enjoy eating them! Pickle Fries with dill ranch On top of all of that, you can get the Salty Dog Cocktail here with Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with Grapefruit Juice, Ginger, Simple Syrup, and Lime with a Salted Rim. That’s a drink we’ve really enjoyed in past years and found to be light, sweet, and tart. All in all, each individual item at the booth might not blow you away on its own (save for those Yuca Fries), but it’s the kind of booth you just gotta go to because…well…it’s a booth full of FRIES!!! And several of them are quite tasty! See more about the Fry Basket booth here Best of the Fest for Kids Looking for a few dishes the kiddos will love? Here are a few dishes we think little ones will really like trying. Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce at Germany First up, we have the classic Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce from Germany. This has been a favorite of ours for years and it did NOT disappoint this year. Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce The flavors are simple enough that picky eaters won’t be deterred and when mixed with the vanilla sauce it makes for an extra delicious experience. This year, we felt like it really captured that apple pie flavor and the pastry was wonderfully flaky. That all paired with the vanilla sauce well (that sauce was INCREDIBLE by the way). If you have a little one that enjoys apple pie, vanilla sauce, and pastries, this is an easy pick. Also, note that our reporter fully recommended this one for the main Best of the Fest list. In other words, don’t overlook this just ’cause we put it in the kiddo category. Adults — we think you’ll love this too! Get it for $4.50. See more about the Germany booth here Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream at Belgium Another easy pick for the little ones is the Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream. Seriously, a waffle and berries — what’s NOT to love?! Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream Last year, the chocolate version made our Best of the Fest list for kiddos, but this year the berries version impressed us way more. The Berry Compote really carried the team in this dessert this year, and the strawberries were divine! We felt like they were actually some of the freshest berries we’d had at the Festival this year. The waffle was a little plain, but that can actually be a bonus for the kiddos. Overall, for $5, we think it’s a snack little ones will likely gobble up with ease! Click here for more on the Belgium booth WOWZERS. That was a LOT of food. Be sure to bring those stretchy pants when visiting EPCOT during this Festival — you’ll need them! Don’t forget that you’ll have until November 18th to give these items a try! And as always, check back with us for all the Disney food news you need. Click here for a FULL LOOK at the menus for the Food & Wine Festival IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these dishes are you most excited to try? Tell us in the comments! 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There are normal EPCOT Food & Wine Festival booths, and then there’s THIS Food & Wine Festival booth! Brew-Wing at the Odyssey The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty eats, merchandise items to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you: We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Brew-Wing Booth — to give you the FULL scoop! This isn’t just any old booth — it has some special guests inside! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out. Menu Over at the Brew-Wing Booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. As the name implies, it has a bunch of brews and lots of wings! There are different flavors of chicken wings, ranging from your classic Buffalo to more unique flavors like Peanut Butter and Jelly. A few of the wing dishes are returning, but there are also some NEW items on the menu. All of the drinks are new this year. 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the Orange-Cardamom Wings for $7.50. This is a new dish in 2023, so we couldn’t wait to try it out! Orange Cardamom Wings WOW — these had such a unique and unexpected flavor. They were peppery and almost reminded us of eucalyptus? But not in a bad way, it was just floral. The orange sauce was reminiscent of your typical orange chicken from a local takeout joint. We’d get these again just because they were so different! Orange Cardamom Up next, we tried the IMPOSSIBLE Buffalo Chicken Tenders with plant-based blue cheese, plant-based ranch, and celery for $7.50. This is another new dish! But how did it taste? Impossible Tenders The blue cheese is bright and earthy, just what you’d expect from a tangy blue cheese. The tenders were like what you might get in the frozen meat replacement aisle, but the buffalo flavor made us not even care. This is a great option for plant-based eaters! Tendies The last new item on the food menu is the Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings with cool cucumber yogurt for $7.50. “Extremely tasty” is in the name, so we had high hopes for this dish! Scotch Bonnet Curry The topping was very creamy, and holy moly — they weren’t kidding when they said that these were unnecessarily spicy! Our lips were tingling like we had just put on a lip-plumping gloss (IYKYK). It was extremely heavy on the curry flavor as well, which made these super multi-dimensional. But fair warning, these are seriously HOT! Scotch Bonnet Aside from those new items, there were several returning wing dishes. We had the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings (for $7.50) back in 2022 and thought they were actually really good, despite the unusual flavors! They really are a PB&J wing (that name’s not lying to you) but in a very delicious way. Sticky Wings with Peanut Sauce and Grape Gel with Celery and Ranch We also had the Garlic-Parmesan Wings for $7.50 last year! These were DRENCHED in garlic and cheese. Although they were messy, they had a strong garlic flavor that we loved. Garlic-Parmesan Wings with celery and ranch Of course, there are also Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch for $7.50. Last year, we thought they were simple, good, and had a nice kick. They’re pretty basic, but if you’re looking for a solid Buffalo wing dish, this won’t let you down. Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch But wait — there’s one more item on the menu, but it’s actually NOT wings! The Buffalo Brussels Sprouts with plant-based blue cheese and plant-based ranch for $5 are returning this year. Crispy Brussels Sprouts with buffalo sauce In 2022, we thought these were a bit undercooked and lacking in flavor, so we’re hoping they’ll be better in 2023. Drinks All of the drinks are new this year — let’s check them out! First up, we got the Frozen Fusion for $4.75. This is a non-alcoholic drink made with Twinings Pomegranate and Raspberry Herbal Tea fused with orange ice cream molecules. This was extremely refreshing and tasted like candy — kiddos would probably love it. Definitely on the sweeter side, and reminded us of a frozen Shirley Temple! Frozen Fusion: Twinings Pomegranate and Raspberry Herbal Tea fused with orange ice cream molecules Up next is an…UNUSUAL drink! It’s the non-alcoholic PICKLE MILKSHAKE for $5.75. We can’t say we’ve ever wanted a milkshake flavored with pickles, but here we are. Imagine drinking straight out of the pickle jar, except it’s the consistency of ice cream. It was salty, sour, and bitter, but also somehow sweet. It was certainly something Dr. Honeydew and Beeker would have cooked up in a lab. Pickle Milkshake The rest of the drinks on the menu are alcoholic. We tried the Beer Flight, which comes with Sun King Brewing Caipirinha Lager, Brew Hub French Connection IPA, and 3 Daughters Brewing Old Fashion Porter for $10. The Sun King Brewing Caipirinha Lager was light and refreshing, and we wouldn’t mind drinking this throughout a festival day. It didn’t have any fruity or floral notes. The Brew Hub French Connection IPA was much more floral than we were anticipating but had a deep complexity you’d expect from an IPA. And yes, it was hoppy. The 3 Daughters Brewing Old Fashion Porter was, well, a porter. It was pretty malty and yeasty tasting, and a lot thicker than the other beers. Not something we’d consider refreshing in the Florida heat. Beer Flight Finally, we tried the Cider Flight, which comes with Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Tropicolada Hard Cider, Bold Rock Peach Berry Hard Cider, and 3 Daughters Brewing Raspberry Lemonade Hard Cider for $10. The Tropicolada Hard Cider was our favorite of this flight. It was sweet and fruity! The Peach Berry Hard Cider wasn’t too sweet, and was the least fruity of the three. The Raspberry Lemonade Hard Cider was more on the tart side, but was still a pretty fruity cider. Cider Flight OVERALL The Brew-Wing at the Odyssey Booth may sound like just your typical beer and wings spot, but it’s so much more! And with the addition of Muppet Labs (AKA Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker appearing via video on loop), you not only get delicious eats but a fun experience to boot. We especially love PB&J wings, and if you’re looking for something spicy you should definitely check out the Scotch Bonnet Curry Wings! That Pickle Milkshake is just too interesting to pass up, too. Brew-Wing Full Spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney Wasn't Lying When They Said These Wings Were "Unnecessarily Spicy" first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is constantly adding new experiences to the parks! Cinderella Castle Currently, we’re waiting on the completion of the transformation of EPCOT, but we’ve already seen plenty of other additions so far this year like TRON Lightcycle / Run and Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Now, Disney has announced a new addition to Magic Kingdom…one that has us scratching our heads. Disney Parks announced on Twitter that a new interactive experience will be coming to Magic Kingdom. The addition is called “Smellephants on Parade” and will be a “family-friendly ‘search and sniff’ adventure in Storybook Circus.” ©Disney It’s presented by Scentsy, and Disney noted that they’ll be sharing more details in the future. Based on the concept art, it looks like we’ll be getting…an elephant statue shaped like popcorn?! We’re not really sure what’s going on here, tbh. Storybook Circus Whatever’s going on, Disney’s certainly got our attention with that name and concept art. We’re intrigued, and we’re ready to learn more so that we can make sense of all of this. (Or should we say, “scents?”) We’ll make sure to keep you in the loop with any more announcements from Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! 11 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in 2024 — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this new addition? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: "Smellephants on Parade" Is Coming to Magic Kingdom (Whatever That Means) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve had a LOT of tasty snacks, y’all, so now it’s time for DESSERT. 2023 Booth We’re visiting every single food booth at the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. We stopped by The Fry Basket, the Brazil booth, and The Alps (plus TONS of other booths), and now it’s time for the Belgium booth! Are the Belgian waffles worth the trip? Or will the smoked gouda mashed potatoes steal the spotlight? Let’s find out. Menu Over at the Belgium booth, you’ll find a couple of different Belgian waffles along with a savory dish — the Beer-Braised Beef (served with mashed potatoes). There are also a couple of new beers this year! 2023 Belgium Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu let’s EAT! Get ready to take some notes, people, because we have thoughts we NEED to share. We’re starting off STRONG with the Beer-Braised Beef! The beef was cooked exactly how we like it: tender and juicy. Each bite was nice and juicy, so every bite was hearty and flavorful. Oh, and the mashed potatoes were a win, too! Our mashed potatoes were creamy — not chunky — and whipped up to create a smooth well-mixed texture. This was an enjoyable little meal! Yes, we admit, it might not look as pretty as some of the other snacks we’ve tried, but trust us, this was a good one. Beer-Braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes Next up, we got the Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache for $5. In years past, we’ve really enjoyed these waffles. They’re usually light and fluffy, with pretty solid (if somewhat basic) chocolate ganache on top. Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache This year, the waffle may look a little different (the toppings look slightly different), but it tastes just as we remembered. It’s a light, fluffy Belgian waffle with sweet whipped cream and standard chocolate sauce. Once again, this isn’t necessarily anything spectacular, but we can’t knock it too hard — it’s a chocolate waffle! We like chocolate, we like waffles, and if you like those things, you will like this one, too. Sometimes all you need is a simple treat in EPCOT! Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache Finally, we got the Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream for $5. Last year we preferred the chocolate ganache version to this one. But can the same be said for 2023? Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream The Berry Compote is carrying the team in this dessert; the strawberries were simply divine! In fact, we found them to be some of the freshest berries we’ve had at the festival this year; they weren’t mixed with the typical berry jelly substance you see in quick-service Disney desserts. Instead, we enjoyed the fresh taste of berries, which added some much-needed flavor to the plain waffle. Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream You know what’s next: DRINKS! Drinks In terms of drinks on this menu, we got the beer flight for $10. This came with Brasserie D’Achouffe Houblon Chouffe IPA (New), Delirium Red Fruit Belgian Ale, and Brewery Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale (New). We’re happy to see the Delirium Red Fruit Belgian Ale return this year — it was our favorite drink at this booth in 2022! 2023 Beer Flight Now, how was the Brasserie D’Achouffe Houblon Chouffe IPA? Well, we didn’t enjoy this one. It tasted a bit like cough syrup to us, though when it comes to IPAs, people tend to have differing preferences. Beer is one of those drinks that can be pretty subjective, so keep that in mind if you’re debating the Beer Flight served here. You may like it more than we did! Brasserie D’Achouffe Houblon Chouffe IPA The Delirium Red Fruit Belgian Ale was the only one of the three drinks here to make a comeback this year, and we’re SO happy to see it back on the menu! If Dr. Pepper was a beer, this would be it. It’s got that sweet-yet-root beer flavor hiding just below the sweetness, and we thoroughly enjoyed this drink. Cheers to The Delirium! Delirium Red Fruit Belgian Ale Whew! The Brewery Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale has some SERIOUS flavor! You can certainly taste the hops in this one; it reminded us of a fresh espresso shot in coffee. It’s strong but not something we personally enjoyed. That said, you may enjoy it if you don’t mind a good kick in your drink. Brewery Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale You can also get the Belgian Chilled Coffee (non-alcoholic) for $4.75 or the Belgian Chilled Coffee featuring ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur for $12. Both of these are returning in 2023. Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur in 2013 When we had the chilled coffee in the past, we thought it was tasty and rich. It’s a great way to get some caffeine, because we’re going to need it to get through every single booth! OVERALL This booth was a success! We’re glad we paid a visit to Belgium; our Beer-Braised Beef was a personal favorite, but the waffles were a fun little dessert to finish our meal. As you’re making your way around the World Showcase, we say give this booth a try! Full Spread 2023 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post EPCOT, We’re BEGGING You to Make This a Permanent Menu Item first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen up, y’all — it’s time to EAT. Or, in this particular case — drink! World Discovery Joffrey’s The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially begun and we are SO excited. There are lots of food booths, merch to grab, and even awesome concerts. But we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know, and now we’re heading to a few spots in particular — the Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company carts — to give you the FULL scoop! Are these drinks worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu There are technically four different Joffrey’s locations in EPCOT, each with its own specialty beverage for the festival! You can check out each menu below: Joffrey’s at The American Adventure 2023 Menu Nutty Caramel Mocha Cold Brew: A Sweet Blend of Caramel Mudslide Cold Brew, Caramel Syrup, Peanut Butter Syrup and Chocolate Syrup topped with Whipped Cream and Caramel Sauce (NEW) Spirited version available with Carolans Peanut Butter Irish Cream Liqueur Joffrey’s Near Mission: SPACE in World Discovery Amaretto Iced Tea: A Sweet and Nutty Blend of Black Iced Tea and Amaretto Syrup (NEW) Spirited version available with Citrónge Orange Liqueur World Discovery Joffrey’s Menu Joffrey’s Near Disney Traders on World Showcase Promenade Java Horchata: A Sweet Blend of Espresso and Horchata topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon (NEW) Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka and Kahlúa Liqueur 2023 Menu Joffrey’s Near Disney Traders Near Canada Frozen Roseberry: A Refreshing Blend of Frozen Lemon and Strawberry-Rose Syrup (NEW) Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the drinks! Now, we’re off to find a bathroom because all this liquid has to go somewhere. Overall If you’re looking for fun, refreshing drinks during the Food & Wine Festival, chances are you won’t be far from a Joffrey’s cart! We thought each of these drinks was delicious, all for different reasons. So whatever kind of beverage you need, Joffrey’s has you covered. That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What drink would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post Starbucks, Who? Every Single Joffrey's Festival Drink SLAPPED in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is your official warning that reading this post may cause you to book a trip to EPCOT ASAP and order some colorful mimosas that’ll make everyone around you jealous. Shimmering Sips 2023 Oh…you’re still here? Alright, well then let’s go over ALL the details you need to know. The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has begun, and that means we’ve got lots of eats and drinks to grab, merchandise items to check out, and entertainment to see. But now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Shimmering Sips booth — to let you know what items here are worth your visit! Menu Over at the Shimmering Sips booth, you’ll find, well, mostly sips! You can get a guava cake here (which has changed from what we’ve had before), along with various mimosas, and a mimosa flight(!). This is also the spot where you’ll get your completer prize if you get enough qualifying dishes in the cheese crawl (Emile’s Fromage Montage). 2023 Shimmering Sips Menu Now that we’ve taken a quick look at the menu, let’s get into the full review of what you can get here. Eats First up, we tried the only treat available to purchase here. It’s a plant-based Guava Cake with whipped cream and coconut. This is a plant-based item that costs $4.75. Last year, this dish was VERY different. In 2022, it was a guava mousse (not cake) on a sugar cookie with coconut-lime whipped cream. The 2022 version of this snack was a BIG favorite of ours. But, unfortunately, 2023 has brought some significant changes to this item and our opinion of it. Guava Cake with Whipped Cream and Coconut This year, we found the Guava Cake to be…well…let’s just say it’s NOT something we’d try again. You could definitely tell that this is a plant-based dish largely due to the cake texture itself. It was very dense and sort of becomes gummy in your mouth. Plant-based eaters might be much more used to the texture of the cake, but if you aren’t a plant-based eater or aren’t a fan of that gummy texture, steer clear. We also were disappointed in the fact that the cake didn’t really have any guava flavor. We only got a hint of that guava sweetness from the little drizzle on top of the whipped cream. Guava Cake Now that we’ve gone through the dessert here, let’s talk about those mimosas! Drinks As you might have guessed, there are quite a few drinks on this menu! We got the Mimosa Flight for $14 which comes with three mimosas. This is the type of item that’ll REALLY turn heads. It’s one of those things that’ll sit on your table and draw the attention of all the adults around you (they may even start to ask where you got that) — so be prepared to be a bit of a mimosa star! Mimosa Flight New this year is the Berry Mimosa with Berry Fizz Sparkling Wine and White Cranberry Juice, which you can get by itself for $7 (we got ours with the flight). While this wasn’t our favorite, we heard that quite a few people were partial to this one. To us, this mimosa tasted a little like a cranberry and grape juice combination, though a little more elevated than that. It wasn’t bad, just not the best of the bunch (to us). Berry Mimosa You can also get the Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Minute Maid® Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices for $7 on its own (we got it as part of the flight). Yes, this is basically a POG Juice Mimosa — what’s not to love?! For us, this was the BEST mimosa out of the flight last year, and once again it was our favorite this year. It was refreshing, fruity, tangy, sweet, and has a bit of zing to it, which we loved. Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Minute Maid® Passion Fruit, Orange and Guava Juices A Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice is also available for $7 on its own (we got ours with the flight). Last year, we felt like it was bitter on the first sip, but you did get that orange on the back end. If you like drinks that aren’t necessarily sweet, we think this could be a good pick for you. This year, we really felt like it captured that Blood Orange flavor — which, again, can be great if you like that. But heads up — this does have pulp, which can be offputting for some! Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice All three of these are good mimosas. We might just stick to getting a single serving of our favorite of the three (rather than the flight) but if you aren’t sure which one you’ll like best, want to try 2 of the 3, or just want to grab some drinks to share (and then maybe come back later to order your favorite one separately), the flight is the way to go! Another option here is the Beer Mimosa, featuring Boulevard Brewing Co. Berry Noir Sour Ale and Sparkling Wine for $9. When we had this last year, we felt like you got a bit of that hoppy and beer flavor up front, with some champagne on the back end. The berry flavor, however, was very faint. We think this could be a good drink in the fall or for those who want a mix of the flavors of beer and champagne. Berry Sour Ale Mimosa (2022) This booth is where you can also get the CORKCICLE Stemless Flute if you want a fancy souvenir! 2023 Corkcicle sign It is priced at $24. Overall If you’re a mimosa fan, THIS is the booth for you! That mimosa flight is bright, flavorful, fun, and overall a good buy. Or, you can opt to get just one or two of your favorites from the bunch. The guava cake, unfortunately, is not something we’d recommend this year though. Full Spread 2023 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Planning to visit the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? Check out the links below for more information: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post The ONE Spot Mimosa Fans Have to Visit at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is HERE and you know what that means — it’s time to bring your appetite! Tangierine Cafe You’ll find lots of food booths with delicious eats and drinks, merchandise you can’t wait to get your hands on, and concerts to catch. Luckily, we’re here to take you through it all so you know what’s worth a stop. And now we’re heading to one spot — Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina — to check it out! Menu Over at Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina, you’ll find a variety of available food items — but they’re all returning. That doesn’t mean you won’t find something delicious here though, and there are some new drinks! 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, it’s time to try some food. Eats We started off with a festival favorite at this booth: the Grilled Chermoula Chicken or Moroccan-spiced Lamb Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli for $5.75. In the past, we’ve preferred the chicken over the lamb, especially for those people who don’t want strong seasonings on their meat. Grilled Chermoula Chicken Kebab This time, our complaints didn’t have anything to do with the seasoning, but the texture. These were so chewy and fatty! If texture is a big deal to you, you won’t like these. We literally have nothing else to say here. They were chewy and fatty and it’s all we could focus on. The Fried Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce for $5.50 has been a delicious vegetarian option when we’ve had this before, though last year we did think it was heavy on the sauce. Fried Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce Now this dish? This dish is one we can get down and boogie with. For a plant-based item, it’s packed with flavor — so delicious! The greens and veggies were crisp and had a great crunch to them. Fried Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce The falafel was perfectly crispy and fell apart in our mouth. YUM! Next, we tried the Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Chermoula, and Zhoug Dips for $5. Y’all, this bread is so light and fluffy — it doesn’t even NEED any dips. But, we tried them anyway, of course! Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Chermoula and Zhoug Dips The hummus was eh… it was pretty salty and definitely wasn’t anything exceptional. The other two sauces were pretty oily. Nothing really stood out about these other than the fact that the Chermoula was a bit spicy. They were ok. Nothing special. Spicy chermoula! For dessert, we had the Pistachio Cake with Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Candied Walnuts for $4.79. We’ve liked this cake at past festivals and it usually does not disappoint. Last year, it was extremely light and moist, and the cinnamon cream is the perfect complement to the cake. But this year…not so much. Pistachio Cake with Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Candied Walnuts This year, it was just… fine? The cake was fine, the candied walnuts added some crunch and were also fine, and the cinnamon pastry cream was fine, too. However, the pastry cream kind of tasted more like buttercream frosting. This dessert wasn’t bad by any means, but it tasted kind of boring and didn’t blow us away. Pistachio Cake with Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Candied Walnuts Well, now that we’ve tried some food, let’s wash it all down with some cider! Drinks A variety of ciders are returning this year, including the 3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider, which was a favorite of ours last year. The fig flavor wasn’t overwhelming and it was SUPER refreshing. This year, it was just as refreshing. We could’ve had it all in one gulp! The fig offered a very distinct taste — but it’s delicious. Fig Hard Cider The Keel Farms Raspberry Citrus Hard Cider is new, and it had a strong raspberry flavor for sure! It wasn’t overly sweet or bitter — it had a nice, balanced flavor. It was good! Raspberry Citrus Hard Cider Finally, you can grab the Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Peach Party Peach & Blackberry Hard Cider. We got all of these as a flight for $10. Peach Blackberry Hard Cider This one was smooth but fizzy all at once, but it surprised us with a very sharp, sour aftertaste of peach. It was still good, though! The Fig Cocktail with white cranberry juice and fig vodka is returning yet again this year. Last year, we thought it seemed a little sweeter than we’ve experienced at past festivals. If you don’t like cranberry or fig flavors, you’ll want to skip it. Try it for yourself for $11. Tangierine Cafe Menu You can also grab the CORKCICLE Stemless Flute here for $32. Overall Well, we liked Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina much more in the past. This year, it seems that where there was flavor, the texture was off. Where the texture was nice, the flavor was off. Aside from the Falafel Pita and the Moroccan Bread, we didn’t enjoy the food here as much as we did in the past. The drinks were delicious, though, so this wouldn’t be a bad choice if you’re looking for a refreshing beverage. Give this booth a try for yourself and see if your thoughts were similar to ours! Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina Spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post You'll REGRET Forgetting About These EPCOT Festival Drinks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one booth that you absolutely CANNOT skip at the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, it’s this one! 2023 Booth Experts know that there are a few very reliable booths at the Food & Wine Festival. The France booth is almost always a win in our books, and Mexico rarely disappoints. But the one that we know we can always count on 100% of the time is the Canada booth! Come with us, and we’ll show you why. First thing’s first, we had to wait in a LONG line to get to the register at the Canada booth. This place is popular, and it’s one of the first stops when you arrive in the World Showcase. Is it worth the wait?! Menu Over at the Canada booth, you’ll find a couple of menu items very similar to ones from the signature restaurant in the Canada pavilion, Le Cellier. The famous Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup is available, along with Canadian Filet Mignon. Both are returning and have been at this festival booth for several years running now. Canada Menu There are a couple of drinks on the menu here, which are also returning. Nothing is new, but honestly, we prefer it that way because the eats are practically perfect in every way. Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post We Waited In a LONG Line for These Festival Eats. We Have 0 Regrets. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love shopping on Main Street, U.S.A., in Magic Kingdom. The Emporium Here, you can find great souvenirs to take home with you to remember your trip. But sometimes, you can’t make it to Main Street. Maybe you forgot to grab a souvenir you wanted or you haven’t been to Disney in a while. Have no worries, because you can still shop for Disney merchandise online, and right now, over 800 items are on sale! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. That’s right. There are over 800 souvenirs on SALE right now on shopDisney! So let’s not waste time. We’re here to share some of the items you might love. Get This Encanto Loungefly for 40% Off Luisa Loungefly seen in Disney World This Luisa Loungefly Mini Backpack is 40% off currently. It has beautiful floral details and features Luisa from Encanto on it. We love the front pocket with the “Being Strong is Fabulous” and weight detail on it. The side pockets feature embroidered detail of flowers and more dumbells on them. View on shopDisney Get This Starbucks Tumbler on Sale Now Starbucks cup was seen in Magic Kingdom This Disney World Starbucks Piglet Pink Tumbler is on sale. It features Mickey Mouse and the Walt Disney World logo. It comes with a screw-on lid and a straw for cold beverages. It is a part of the piglet pink collection. It is on sale for 40% off. View on shopDisney Get this 2023 Glass Ornament for 40% off 2023 Ornament This 2023 Mickey and Minnie Mouse Icon Glass Ball Ornament is currently on sale. The front features the 4 park icons of Walt Disney World, the year 2023, and Mickey and Minnie on top. The back has Goofy, Pluto, Donald, Daisy, Chip, and Dale. If you wanted to grab one of these on your trip, but didn’t now is a great time to order it. View on shopDisney This Stitch Bath Rug is 30% Off Right Now Stitch Rug seen in Disneyland This adorable Stitch Bath Rug is perfect for any Stitch lover. It is a micro plush material with a nonslip bottom. It measures 16.5” x 29”. You can get it on sale for 30% right now. View on shopDisney Life is the Bubbles with this Ariel Bubble Wand for 30% Off Ariel Bubble wand in Magic Kingdom This Ariel Light and Sound Bubble Wand is a great gift for any little one who loves bubbles — and they all love bubbles, right? It lights up, plays to the tune of “Under the Sea” and shoots lots of bubbles. You can find these in the parks but you can get it for 30% off right now. So if you have an upcoming trip, save some money and order it now. View on shopDisney With over 800 items on sale, we think you’ll be able to find something to add to your collection. For more Disney news and deals, be sure to follow us at DFB. Check out ALL of the souvenirs on sale HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these items would you love to have? Let us know below. The post Over 800 Disney Souvenirs Are ON SALE Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one challenge we’ll gladly accept, it’s taking on a Disney CHEESE CRAWL. Eat a bunch of cheese? No problem. Win a PRIZE at the end? We’re sold. We’re eating ALL the cheese The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially begun, and there’s so much to do! There are tons of tasty eats to try, souvenirs to purchase, and even concerts to watch. But one of our favorite parts about this festival is Emile’s Fromage Montage, or — as we call it –the cheese crawl. Come check it out! Emile’s Fromage Montage is an EPCOT challenge that only comes around during Food & Wine time. To participate, you’ll buy any 5 of the featured dishes in the “crawl,” and then once you’ve collected the 5 corresponding stamps, you’ll get a special prize. There are lots of items to pick from, but you only need to buy 5 in order to get your prize. First, pick up a Festival Passport. These are free, and you can grab one at either entrance to EPCOT. (If you don’t see them, ask a Cast Member or stop by guest relations.) Make sure that you get your Festival Passport stamped each time you buy a qualifying item. Food and Wine Passport Once you’ve ordered the dish at one of the food booths, just ask the Cast Member to stamp your passport. When you’ve got all 5 stamps, bring that stamped Festival Passport to the Shimmering Sips Marketplace hosted by CORKCICLE for your prize. Shimmering Sips 2023 Here’s a look at the items that’ll qualify for the cheese crawl: India — Curry-Spiced Crispy Cheese with Mango-Curry Ketchup Germany — Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese Greece — Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey Brazil — Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread Canada — Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll Flavors from Fire — Smoked Corned Beef with House-Made Potato Chips, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue Hawai’i (Opening August 15th) — Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts The Alps — Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette; Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette Spain — Charcuterie with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives and an Herb Vinaigrette Wine & Wedge (Opening later this fall) — Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accoutrements; Fig and Balsamic Boursin® Soufflé with Fig Tapenade; Southern Pimento Cheese with Bread-and-Butter Pickled Vegetables and Grilled Bread First, we tried the Curry-Spiced Crispy Cheese with Mango-Curry Ketchup from India for $5.25. This is a favorite of ours, but really, you can’t go wrong with cheese at all! We did think these were a little saltier than normal, but we still enjoyed it! Curry-Spiced Crispy Cheese with Mango-Curry Ketchup Next up, we got the Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey from Greece for $5. We’ve had this before, but this year, the cheese (which is goat cheese) is VERY rich, but we liked it. It’s cheese, y’all. Of course we liked it. Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey Our third item was the Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue from Flavors From Fire for $6.50. This is an old favorite, and we will ALWAYS order it when it’s available. We love all the textures in this dish, and well, the cheese was AMAZING. It’s still one of the best options at the festival! Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue Almost there! Next, we tried the the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and a Baguette from The Alps for $5.75. Although this item is 25 cents more expensive than last year, we still found it very filling and delicious as always! We don’t mean to be cheesy (okay, we do), but this is cheesiness at its finest! Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette The final item in our cheese crawl this year was the Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese from Germany for $5. We’ve loved this in the past, but this year, we didn’t feel as impressed by it. If you are a baked mac ‘n’ cheese fan, though, you might love this. We also think this is one of the festival offerings kids will like. But the portion size is smaller this year and it was also a little greasier. Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese Our passport is full of stamps, so now let’s go to Shimmering Sips to collect our prize! Shimmering Sips 2023 This year, the prize was Strawberry Cheesecake Soft Serve topped with a Mini Cheesecake and Graham Cracker Crumbs in a Specialty Cup. Yes, the price is CHEESE CAKE! We just won at life! Our prize! Our reporter doesn’t even like cheesecake, but LOVED this prize. It tastes like what we think strawberry milk would taste like if it were soft-serve (because strawberry milk tastes nothing like strawberry ice cream, so this is even better). The little cheesecake on top is so cute, too and we loved that crunch from the graham crackers. The serving size is nice, as well — the perfect dessert. So what do we think? Is the cheese crawl worth the prize? Well, if you love cheese, the answer is “YES!” Who doesn’t need an excuse to eat a TON of cheese and get cheesecake in a fun souvenir cup as a reward? Isn’t that just #lifegoals? So even though we technically paid about $28 for this prize (if you add up the price of all the items in the cheese crawl), we thought it was 100% worth it, especially since we enjoyed all of the items that were in the crawl. Food and Wine Festival (2022) Remember that you don’t have to pick the five items that we chose! You can choose from any of the cheesy snacks listed in your Festival Passport that are marked “Emile’s Fromage Montage.” Note that some of the items that qualify are at booths that don’t open until later on — the Hawai’i booth opens on August 15th, and Wine & Wedge won’t open until later this fall. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to take part in the cheese crawl? Let us know in the comments! The post We Paid for Ice Cream in EPCOT and We’d Do It Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Prepare for a story. Buckle up, because you may experience a rollercoaster of emotions like us. 2023 Booth The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially started, and there’s SO MUCH to do! There are food booths featuring eats from around the world, new merchandise collections, and Eat to the Beat concerts. Right now, we’re visiting a food booth that was INCREDIBLE back in 2022. Can it live up to our expectations this year? Menu Over at the Brazil booth, you’ll find a variety of available eats and drinks, all of which are returning from previous years. Although none of them are new, we’re not disappointed — we LOVED both of the menu items last year. The Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s eat! Here’s a short story in two parts: Act I — We ordered the Pão de Queijo. We were excited! It’s cheese bread, yum! Time to take some photos. Act II — Our bread is cold. The cheese has thickened and won’t pull apart to give us that satisfying gooey inside. We take a bite. It is basic. We are sad. End scene. In all seriousness, if we had tried this when the bread was warm and the cheese was melty, we feel confident our review would sound more positive. The bread itself was soft, and we enjoyed the texture of it, even though the cheese had hardened a bit. We saw lots of people nearby who seemed to be enjoying their bread, so when it’s warm, it’s likely much more satisfying. You live and you learn, right? Cheese Bread Now let’s talk about the drinks available at this booth. Drinks Both of the drinks are returning this year. You can get the Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça for $12. Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça | 2013 The Xingu Brazilian Black Lager is also available for $5.50. OVERALL Considering the glowing review we gave this booth last year, we can’t say we were as impressed this year. If you like the secret menu item cheese bread served at Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom, you’ll probably enjoy the Pão de Queijo served here. Just don’t make the same mistake as us; eat that bread while it’s still warm! And who knows, maybe Disney will pull it together and restore the Feijoada to its former glory. But for now, this booth isn’t going to top our best-of-the-fest list. Looking for more food booth reviews? Click here to check out EVERY review on our page! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post This EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth Is Already Off to a Rocky Start first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Spain booth is a mixed bag this year. All of the eats are returning (and we’re SUPER excited to revisit one snack in particular!), but every single one of the drinks is NEW this year! 2023 Booth The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially started and we’re having a great time tasting all the delicious eats and drinks. We’ve already visited several food booths throughout the park, but now it’s time to get some portable charcuterie at the Spain booth! A cup full of cheeses and meats, some tasty paella, and a whole flight of Sangria…ya, the Spain booth has caught our attention. But is it actually worth a visit? Let’s go find out! Menu Over at the Spain booth, you’ll find three returning snacks and three all-new drinks. The three drinks can be purchased separately or together as a flight. 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats Even though we’ve had all of these eats in the past, we had to try them again (for science, of course!). First up, we grabbed the Charcuterie, which is a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives, and an Herbed Serrano Vinaigrette for $6.50. Note that this item is part of Emile’s Fromage Montage (the cheese crawl). In the past, we’ve found this snack to be incredibly flavorful, filling, and convenient! It’s basically a bunch of cheese and meat in a cup — what more could you ask for? Charcuterie We actually had to wait a while on this item because of its popularity, so just keep that in mind when you order. The sausage has a bit of a kick to it. The olives were bitter and the meats were very briny. The overall spice was mild, which is nice. Our biggest thing was that since it’s in a cup, you have to dig through it to make the kind of combinations you would want. Unfortunately, it’s all downhill from here…really this is the ONLY thing we’d recommend from this booth. Dig In Next, we got the Paella with Saffron Rice, Chorizo, and Shrimp for $6.75. Last year, we thought this dish was somewhat lacking. The rice and sausage were pretty good, but the shrimp were not seasoned well. Is it possible that the Paella has redeemed itself in 2023? Paella with Saffron Rice, Chorizo, and Shrimp It didn’t do much better this year. While we liked the flavor of the rice and the sausage was very bold in flavor, the shrimp was the letdown again. They were bland and chewy — gross. Paella with Saffron Rice, Chorizo, and Shrimp Finally, we tried the Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika. This dish costs $6.25. This is another dish that needs a redemption story — in 2022, we thought that it didn’t have much flavor and some of the seafood was even kind of rubbery. Seafood Salad The same old song here too. We thought the salad was oily and rubbery again. It is visually unappealing and it was mostly bland. It was very juicy so be careful putting it on your fork. Let down again We’ve had all the eats, so let’s go check out those new drinks! Drinks ALL the drinks on this menu are new this year, so we got the Sangria Flight to taste them all! The flight comes with a 6 oz pour of each sangria for $13. Sangria Flight First up, we tried the Viña Borgia Macabeo White Sangria. On its own, this one costs $6.50. We thought this tasted like watered-down grape juice. It could be because they place ice in the drinks, which melts fast. It was fruity and sweet. Viña Borgia Macabeo White Sangria The next drink was the Viña Borgia Rosé Sangria. If you want this Sangria by itself, it costs $6.50. Of the three, this one was the most sweet. It was fuller in body and was very flavorful. Viña Borgia Rosé Sangria The last drink on the flight was the Viña Borgia Garnacha Red Sangria. If you only want the red, you can get it for $6.50. This one was almost… spicy? It was not sweet at all and had a bitter and sharp taste. Viña Borgia Garnacha Red Sangria So how does this booth stack up overall? OVERALL The food at the booth had us disappointed again. It seems like similar issues we had with the food from the year before with a lack of flavor and texture. We do think the Charcuterie is a great snack choice from this booth. The sangria flight might be for you if you’re looking for a range of sweetness in drinks. Full Spread We’re stuffed with cheese and Sangria, but there are a TON more eats at this festival to try! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post Budget .50 for This EPCOT Festival Booth and That’s ALL first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is here and we are about to be reunited with one of our FAVORITE festival snacks…but will it hold up this year, or be a big disappointment? Germany Booth 2023 There’s a lot to check out at the Food & Wine Festival this year — from the fun festival merchandise to the Eat to the Beat concert series. But the real star of the Festival (as its name indicates) is the food and the wine. We’re visiting EVERY SINGLE food booth to make sure we can find the BEST things for you to try. So now, let’s head to the Germany booth to see what you should (or should NOT) try. Menu Over at the Germany booth, you’ll find nothing but returning items when it comes to the eats — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing! On the menu are the Schinkennudeln (which has been a big hit with us in the past), the Bratwurst, and Apple Strudel. Plus, there are a variety of drinks here, including a NEW alcohol-removed option. Germany Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food and drinks! That’s one booth down, and MANY more to go. Stay tuned for more reviews! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Want to plan the BEST trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’re working to keep you updated on ALL the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post The New Drink That Might SURPRISE You at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Y’all. We are eating SO much food today — and we have ZERO regrets. Italy Booth 2022 Why? That’s because the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has kicked off, and we are making our way around the festival enjoying all the new merchandise, the Eat to the Beat concert series, and — of course — THE FOOD! We’re now headed to the Italy booth to eat MORE, so come along with us! Menu This year’s booth is REALLY exciting because all the food items are 100% NEW! Yes! We love new food! We’re looking forward to trying the Focaccia Ripiena, Cavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout, and Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake. 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! First, we grabbed the Focaccia Ripiena for $9, which is made with Freshly Baked Focaccia, Beef Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, and Burrata Cheese. We mean, they knew they had us by putting cheese on this thing, right? Focaccia Ripiena: Freshly Baked Focaccia, Beef Meatballs, Tomato Sauce and Burrata Cheese This snack feels like it’s mimicking a meatball sub on a crouton to us. Lots of cheese! We love the Burrata cheese for its flavor, and we think this is a solid snack, but it’s nothing extraordinary. A bite Next up, the other new savory item here, is the Cavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout and Crispy Applewood-Smoked Bacon for $10. It really does NOT look very appetizing on first glance…but maybe the taste will surprise us? We hope? Cavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout and Crispy Applewood-Smoked Bacon GOOD NEWS: It’s delicious! This reminds us of chicken alfredo parmesan so much! We really enjoyed the creaminess of the dish with the crunchiness of the bacon on top. Even with a face that only a mother could love, this pasta is a must-try in our books. Cavatelli with Sweet Sausage Ragout and Crispy Applewood-Smoked Bacon Finally, we need to add dessert to the list, so we ordered the Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Compote for $8. Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Compote This one is a mystery, so we didn’t know what to expect going in. The ricotta makes the cheesecake nice and fluffy, but the rest of the cheesecake cuts the sharpness of the ricotta down. The strawberries are deliciously fresh and add some great flavor, but the real texture and flavor comes from the cheesecake. Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Compote Okay, we’ve had ALL that food, so let’s take a look at the drinks here. Drinks We decided to wash down our meal with the returning Italian Sangria for $12, which you can get with either White or Red Wine. Italian Sangria While this drink was decent, it wasn’t super memorable. It almost tastes like fruit punch with that added alcoholic kick, so if that’s up your alley, we say give it a try, but there are lots of other exciting drinks around the festival. It looks like fruit punch too The Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello is also returning this year. In the past, it’s been one of our favorites because we always find it so refreshing (especially on those hot Florida days). We will warn you, though: this one is tart, so pucker up! Italian Margarita (2022) You’ll also find other returning beverages here, including Prosecco, Moscato, Chianti, and Peroni Pilsner OVERALL Overall, we think this booth has some good options, especially if you’re looking for something a little closer to Italian comfort food, but it’s really nothing to write home about. We don’t think you’ll be disappointed by this booth, but it didn’t knock our socks off, so it may not be the best place to spend your money. Our Italy spread But wait, there’s more! We’re just getting started at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. We’ll be visiting EVERY SINGLE FOOD BOOTH and trying out a LOT more food, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews, as well as our list of the BEST things we ate and drank at the festival. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post Bless Its Heart, This Pasta Is NOT Winning Any Beauty Pageants in EPCOT (But It's REALLY Tasty!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re eating and drinking our way around the world and we’re LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT! China 2023 The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is here and we’re taking it all it has to offer. You’ll find plenty of delicious eats, merchandise, and even concerts to check out. But we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know — and now we’re heading to the China Booth to share all the details! What should you order here? We’re about to tell you! Menu Over at the China Booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. This year, there’s one new food item and one new drink, but a few returning items as well! 2023 China Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post Sorry, but You're Not Allowed to Skip the China Festival Booth in EPCOT -- Here's Why first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you thought we were done eating our way around the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, you would be wrong! 2023 Booth Now that this deliciously entertaining festival has officially begun, we’ve started making our way around the food booths with tasty items, checking out the merchandise, and figuring out which concerts we just can’t miss. We know it sounds overwhelming, but we’re here to help make sure you know what to get and what to skip. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Australia booth — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Over at the Australia booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. All the items are returning this year, including the Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pepper, Onion, Snap Peas, and Coconut-Chili Sauce, and the Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies. It’s time to get meaty. 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we tried the Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pepper, Onion, Snap Peas and Coconut-Chili Sauce for $6.75. In the past, this entree had a bit of a kick, and we really loved how everything went together with the spicy shrimp flavor. Especially the snap peas! We enjoyed this dish again this year, but if you ask us, we prefer the shrimp you can get over at the Kenya Booth. It’s got a lot of berry flavors, and there’s a tiny bit of heat which adds some excitement. The snap peas on the side have an incredible snap and were surprisingly refreshing. Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pepper, Onion, Snap Peas and Coconut-Chili Sauce Next, we had the Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies for $8.75. This has been one of our favorites at the festival. It’s juicy and flavorful, and as a bonus — it’s also gluten and wheat friendly. Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies Again, we found this to be super, super tasty. The lamb is super tender and our reporter who had this doesn’t even particularly like lamb. It wasn’t too gamey, and that mint pesto makes a heavy piece of meat almost refreshing. The potato chips were a fun added crunch as well — this is really an amazing dish. Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies And finally, we finished things off with something sweet — Lamington. This is a Yellow Cake with Raspberry Filling with Chocolate and Coconut for $4.50. When we had this last year, the cakes were really dense, while also being incredibly moist. Lamington: Yellow Cake with Raspberry Filling with Chocolate and Coconut The same is true this year — the cake was so, so moist, and the icing isn’t super overwhelming. Our reporter who tried this isn’t a big fan of chocolate, coconut, or icing, and still didn’t mind the outside of this cake. The raspberry is a super thin layer, but that made this dessert really balanced as opposed to any strong flavors. Lamington It wouldn’t be the Australia booth without drinks! Drinks We typically see a selection of beer and wines here, but this year it’s just wine on the menu! Grab the Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier, South Australia for $6.50. We tried this as part of a flight last year when it was new and thought it was quite dry, and by the time we got to drink it, it was incredibly warm from the Florida heat. WINE! Australia Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon (2022) You can also grab the Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia for $6. So, what’s the verdict on Australia this year? Overall Stop by the Australia booth if you’re looking for some hearty dishes that will keep you full. Full Spread 2023 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post 10/10 Would Get the Meat Sweats Again for This EPCOT Festival Booth first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know there are some SECRET Food & Wine Festival booths in EPCOT? Funnel Cake Stand Yes, you’ve got the typical booths set up around the park, but some of the permanent snack locations also join in on the festival fun with exclusive, limited-time snacks, and since they’re in EPCOT year-round, you might not know about those special eats! One of those locations is the Funnel Cake Stand in the American Adventure pavilion. Come with us to check out this year’s Food & Wine Festival Funnel Cake flavor. Menu Over at the Funnel Cake Stand, you’ll find just one festival item: the Candied Bacon Funnel Cake. Although there’s just the one item, at least it’s brand-new this year! 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats We picked up the Candied Bacon Funnel Cake, which is a Funnel Cake topped with Vanilla Ice Cream, Candied Bacon, and Maple Syrup Drizzle for $10.50. Sounds AMAZING, right? Candied Bacon Funnel Cake Although this particular flavor is new, we saw a pretty similar flavor back in 2021 with the Mini Candied Bacon-S’mores Funnel Cake. The 2021 version also had chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows on it, so how does the simplified 2023 version stack up? It looks good! The funnel cake itself was delicious, per usual, but we honestly…didn’t love the bacon. Our reporter is usually a fan of maple bacon combos, but she felt it was a little too rich. A closer look The ice cream, maple syrup, and fried dough are all VERY sweet, and instead of balancing it out, the bacon was too bold and almost clashed with the rest of the treat. We love the regular fried dough though, so we say save a bit of money and get a traditional funnel cake here instead. OVERALL Overall, we have to say that this booth was unfortunately a bit of a disappointment this year. The funnel cakes themselves are great here, so we definitely say stop by to grab one during your EPCOT trip, but we don’t recommend the festival choice here this year. Funnel Cake Stand That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you try this festival treat? Tell us in the comments! The post You're Not Gonna Like What We Have To Say About EPCOT's NEW Funnel Cake first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready, because we’re diving into a sea of CHEESE. 2023 Booth There are lots of food booths at this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and several of them feature very cheesy menu items (cheese often pairs well with wine, after all). But the Alps food booth just might take the cake…er…cheese wheel? Come with us to find out whether you should include these eats and drinks on your Food & Wine Fest must-buy list. Menu Over at the Alps booth (which is located close to the Germany pavilion in World Showcase), you’ll find a variety of items. There are a couple of Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese dishes with various accompaniments, and there’s also a NEW Dark Chocolate Fondue dessert! Here’s a look at the menu! All of the drinks on the menu are returning, including the Frozen Rosé. Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Alert! Alert! This has the makings of a new FAVORITE of ours. This fondue is SO good. It’s made with a quality dark chocolate fondue that is not overly sweet or sugary. Instead, it’s nice and balanced and pairs with the berries, strawberries, raspberries, and poundcake perfectly. (Though we wouldn’t judge you for eating this fondue all by itself) Dark Chocolate Fondue with Berries, Pound Cake and Meringues Oh, and let’s talk about the fact that this is PLANT-BASED dessert. Who would’ve guessed? Not us! Disney could’ve fooled us with this dish. The only part that gave away the plant-based nature of this dish was the poundcake, which had a sort of dense, floury texture. Anyway, we LOVED this dessert. It’s a winner. Dark Chocolate Fondue Now let’s check out the drinks! Drinks We got the Frozen Rosé, which costs $9. (In 2022, it was also $9.) We liked the balance of dry and sweet flavors in this drink last year, and this year we felt the same! If you’ve ever had Frozen Rosé before, this one tastes the same as every other Rosé drink we’ve tried before. It’s easy to drink, light, and sweet. Frozen Rose We also got the Stiegl Brewery Key Lime Radler from Salzburg, Austria, for $5.50. Surprisingly, although this is a Key Lime beer, it was more floral than fruity in terms of flavor. This beer is definitely on the sweet side; it’s light and refreshing but a little too sweet for our preferences. That said, it’s not as sweet as cider, so don’t expect to drink a cider-like drink here. Stiegl Brewery Key Lime Radler Also on the menu at this spot is the Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner from Austria. You can get it for $6. OVERALL This booth may not be anything to write home about compared to, say, the fries at The Fry Basket or the seafood at Coastal Eats, but it’s a cheesy staple that serves reliably tasty (albeit WARM) snacks. Look at all this FOOD! If you’re looking for more delightfully CHEESY eats, make sure you try out the Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup at the Canada booth, the Smoked Corned Beef at Flavors from Fire, and the Curry-Spiced Crispy Cheese with Mango-Curry Ketchup at the India booth. All of these are part of Emile’s Fromage Montage, so if you get five of the qualifying dishes and collect stamps at each booth, you can win a free prize! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post The Alps Booth in EPCOT Went from Just Fine to Jaw-Dropping 😮 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s official — Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning this Halloween season! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney World (2022) This after-hours event brings attendees lots of special ghoulish snacks, spooky holiday experiences, and so much more! But when does all of this spooky fun start? Let’s quickly cover WHEN you can experience Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year and how much it’ll cost you! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party sign The 2023 event will take place from August 11th through November 1st. Ticket prices will vary based on the date. The lowest-priced tickets are $109 for adults 10+ and $99 for children ages 3-9, and the most expensive tickets are $199 for adults and $189 for children. ©Disney This year, there are 38 Halloween party dates to choose from. And no matter which party you choose to attend, the festivities begin at 7PM each party night. Boo to You Halloween parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (2022) Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties go from 7PM to midnight. But wait! Don’t show up at 7! , With your party ticket, can enter the park as early as 4PM — so be sure to get those extra park hours in. The park closes at 6 p.m. for daytime guests without an event ticket. So with your party ticket, you can enter Magic Kingdom at 4PM, and enjoy 3 hours of regular Magic Kingdom attractions and activities before the spookiness starts at 7PM. Yep, your party ticket can give you 8 hours of Magic Kingdom fun with an eery twist. Entrance to Magic Kingdom Want more information about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Check out this post for a full list of rides that will be open for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Read ALL about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party right here! IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World! We are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World EVERYTHING CONFIRMED for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World FULL LIST of Rides That Will Be Open at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Target Has NEW Halloween Inflatables Online Now! How To Get the CHEAPEST Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World CHANGES Revealed for Disney World’s Halloween Parade in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you planning to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Tell us in the comments below! The post What Time Does Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Start? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re following along, you know it’s a BIG day at EPCOT. Food and Wine is here! We’re here for the opening day of EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival. We are traveling all over the “world,” trying every booth, doing scavenger hunts, and having a blast. Between seeing all the merchandise and eating a lot of sweet treats, we are here to update you on how the crowds are looking on opening day. Here’s what the crowds have looked like throughout the day. This morning, we saw some heavy crowds at rope drop, which is to be expected on a festival opening day. People began to line up and were ready to go when the park opened. However, this isn’t insanely crowded in our opinion — we’ve certainly seen much worse! Good Morning from EPCOT But when it came time for the booths to open, we still saw some long lines, despite the seemingly light crowds this morning. The Fry Basket had a long line, which once you’ve tasted the fries, you’ll understand why! However, these lines can run quickly — it really depends on the chefs in the kitchen. Lines at the Fry Basket The Alps booth line was pretty long as well. Here you can see the line stretching into the main path to order food. Not only was this line long, but there was a large gathering of people waiting for their orders. The Alps But other booths’ lines were more chill. Kenya’s booth line was shorter, but even in the rain, guests are ready to enjoy the festival. Kenya Booth So even though there were long lines at a few of the booths, we really didn’t see the intense crowds that we were expecting for the opening day of this popular festival! As we continue around EPCOT, we’ll be sure to update you. Be sure you’re following Disney Food Blog for full coverage of the festival including our food reviews from every booth. The Full List of All the Food and Wine Merchandise IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on visiting the festival this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post The WEIRD Thing About Crowds at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s massive transformation is moving right along, and we are HERE for it. EPCOT We’ve watched EPCOT change so much just over the past few years, including new lighting on Spaceship Earth (and we are OBSESSED with it), a new Guardians of the Galaxy-themed roller coaster, and several new restaurants. However, we’re also excited about the upcoming Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction, and we just got an important update! Disney released some NEW photos showing off what the new Cast Member outfits will look like for those who will be working with the new attraction. The outfits are light blue (as in the color of water) with darker blue details. We’re getting that whole water vibe with these! ©Disney Of course, Disney doesn’t EVER skimp on details, so there are some Moana-inspired wave details on each sleeve that can be rolled up and buttoned. Otherwise, the sleeve is a dark blue. ©Disney We’re so excited to see all these details as the attraction starts really coming together. We’re so excited, too, about all the SHADE it’s bringing to EPCOT, meaning we think this could be one of the more popular attractions in summer at Disney World. Also, we’ve been impressed by that GIANT Te-Fiti we’ve seen sneak peeks of. ©Disney Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana opens in the fall of 2023. We’ll let you know when Disney specifies an exact date and keep you updated. We’ll also be there on DAY ONE to take you with us into the attraction for the very first time. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Why We’re Worried About EPCOT’s New Moana Attraction Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of these Cast Member outfits? Let us know in the comments! The post Cast Member Costumes REVEALED for the NEW Moana Attraction Coming to EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for some MORE festival fun?! 2023 Booth The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially kicked off and we’re here to see it ALL! We’ve eaten SO much at the food booths around the festival, scoured a lot of merchandise in the gift shops, and even scoped out the entertainment. And now we’re heading to one of our old favorites — the Mexico booth — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Three new food items arrived at the Mexico booth this year — the Tostada de Carnitas, Taco de Costilla, and Pastel Impossible. We also have two new beverages — the Trouble in Paradise Margarita and Fly Away Margarita. The Mexican Craft Beer is a returning favorite. Mexico Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s EAT! That’s it for this booth but there are so many more flavors to savor at almost 30 different booths this year. For the latest updates and reviews of each item, check out our links below and stay with us at Disney Food Blog. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post Help Us Settle the Debate: Is This EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Treat AMAZING or AWFUL? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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