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There’s one Disney World park that has been BUSTLING for several years now…Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Thanks to new additions like Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, guests are eager to visit this park and check out everything that they’ve missed since their last trip. Because it’s so busy, there’s typically lots of news to report from this park, and that’s what we’re doing today — catching you up on what’s new in Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Let’s start out with some construction updates in Galaxy’s Edge! We’ve been keeping an eye on the water fountain next to the bathroom because typically, there’s a little Star Wars creature in here called a Dianoga. (You would recognize it from the trash compactor scene in A New Hope.) However, the Dianoga has been missing for quite a while now, and recently, we noticed that the window had been covered up! We’ll keep watching to see if it returns. He’s all covered up! Also in Galaxy’s Edge, we’ve been watching construction progress on what appears to be a setup for the new bounty hunter game with MagicBand+. MagicBand+ is set to debut sometime this summer, although an official date hasn’t been announced. Construction for the bounty hunter feature has been happening behind these bushes, and we’re interested to see what the new game looks like! We’re excited to check this out soon. Hopefully, we’ll find out in the coming weeks how this interactive offering works. We can’t wait! Hollywood Boulevard We also spotted some construction on Hollywood Boulevard a few days ago. Here, parts of the sidewalk were being replaced near Keystone Clothiers. Guests could still walk alongside the building and on the main road, and construction crews weren’t out working on the project during the day. Sidewalk construction It’s not uncommon to see small projects like this happening throughout the parks from time to time. They typically only last a few days and don’t really affect operations. Hollywood Studios Attraction Updates Star Tours Over by Star Tours, the giant AT-AT was getting in the summertime spirit! How, you might ask? Well, it was misting and spraying water from its head, to help guests cool off down below. The AT-AT was misting the guests down below! So if you find yourself sweating in Hollywood Studios in the next few days (which is likely because the heat index is WILD), head on over here and enjoy a short reprieve! Echo Lake One of the fun hidden details of Hollywood Studios is the “pull the rope” gag next to Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. The sign says “Warning! Do NOT Pull Rope” but the “not” is crossed out, so obviously you’ll want to pull it! However, this week, we noticed something peculiar… How are we supposed to pull the rope? …that’s right, the rope was missing! Typically when you pull the rope, you’ll hear sound effects from down below, so it’s possible that there’s just a small refurbishment happening with this fun detail. We hope the rope returns soon! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities And last but not least, let’s discuss merchandise! In Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities you can typically find some very interesting souvenirs, and this week was no exception. Some fancy new jewelry arrived, including this Crimson Dawn Necklace for a whopping $295! New (and pricey!) jewelry. For a slightly cheaper option, you can buy the Resistance Insignia Ring for $125. But you’ll need even more moolah to purchase the Weave Bracelet for $450. However, the most expensive of all was the Alderaan Royal Necklace that rings up at a staggering $2000. Wow! It’s Leia’s necklace! In addition to those, there was a new Beacon Bracelet for $150. That’s a hefty price tag. You might need to save up a little extra vacation money if you’re planning to shop in this store! Tatooine Traders Speaking of Star Wars merchandise, we spotted a new Darth Vader Hoodie for Kids in Tatooine Traders at the exit of Star Tours. The fun pattern features Vader, the Death Star, a Stormtrooper helmet, and different logos. You can pick it up for $39.99. For your little Darth Vader fan! That’s everything new we saw in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week! We’re really interested to find out more about that MagicBand+ launch soon. A few months ago, Disney released some accidentally and we were able to purchase one. We’ve been testing it out around the parks, but it seems that the features aren’t fully active yet. We’ll have to wait until the official release! Disney’s Hollywood Studios If you’re visiting Hollywood Studios soon, make sure to come prepared. This park is particularly busy because of all the popular rides and new attractions, and it can be challenging to score a Disney Park Pass reservation for certain travel dates. It can be a bit overwhelming in Hollywood Studios at times, but be patient and you’ll make it through the day A-OK! The Ultimate Guide to Eating in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When is your next visit to Hollywood Studios? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: An Iconic Detail is MISSING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Can you believe Halloween is only a few months away? We love our Disney Halloween merch! You can buy your tickets now for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World (Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland is already sold out!), and we make sure to keep up with all the announcements about the upcoming holiday to keep you all up-to-date. If you’re looking to get a head start on some merchandise, check out the new pairs of ears we found online! Head on over to BoxLunch to see the two new pairs of Halloween ears available for pre-order! First are the Minnie Mouse Spider Webs Mouse Ears for $29.90. ©BoxLunch Spiderwebs take the place of the normal Minnie ears and an acrylic Mouse-eared spider bow ties them together in the middle. They’re expected to ship and be in stores between September 20th and October 1st! Pre-Order the Minnie Mouse Spider Webs Mouse Ears here! Or you can pre-order the Minnie Mouse Jack-O’Lantern Mouse Ears for $24.90! ©BoxLunch This pair of ears feature die-cut pumpkin leaves and a bow in the middle with two plush Mickey jack-o-lanterns where the ears typically are. These will be shipped and available in-store for pick up between September 13th and 24th! Pre-Order the Minnie Mouse Jack-O’Lantern Mouse Ears right here! We got a sneak peek at what merchandise will be coming to the parks this season as well, so you can start saving up for all your favorites now! If you wanna get a head start on some yard decorations and save a ton of money, check out these Disney Halloween inflatables we saw at Michaels, and our list of 10 best items we found on Amazon and Target for the holiday. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Halloween news! We asked guests if they’ll pay the price to go to Mickey’s Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party this year — the answer may surprise you! Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Coming BACK! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World from 2021 Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What’s your favorite part of Halloween in Disney? Let us know in the comments below! The post Exclusive New Halloween Minnie Ears Just Dropped Online! 🎃 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We interrupt your regularly scheduled EPCOT Food & Wine Festival programming to bring you news from Disney World Resort hotels! Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort If you haven’t already checked out our Best of the Fest list for this year’s festival, you can see it here. But for now, there’s a LOT going on around the Disney hotels and construction is the name of the game. It’s time for another look at what’s new in Disney World hotels so you’re prepared for your next trip! Grand Floridian Food Updates Gasparilla Island Grill If you’re looking for a quick treat on the go, we spotted a new Mickey Confetti Blondie Cake Pop over at Gasparilla Island Grill! Mickey Confetti Blondie Pop You can find it in the bakery case for $7.99 — but we kinda think it might be too cute to eat. Click Here to See the Latest Disney World Menu Updates Grand Floridian Construction Updates The Grand Floridian Resort recently got a bit of a face lift — the Big Pine Key building has been transformed into new DVC Villas! We got to tour the new rooms, and they are SO luxurious. You can check out the full tour here! Construction continues For now, there’s some construction taking place on the staircases at the Grand Floridian — but it shouldn’t affect your trip. Click Here for MORE Photos of the New Grand Floridian Rooms Polynesian Construction Updates There are hardly any remnants of the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show left at the Polynesian Resort, as the building has been demolished to make way for a massive expansion. The new building will include DVC rooms, dining options, and merchandise locations! That’s progress! The construction is scheduled to be completed in late 2024 — so stay tuned for updates! BoardWalk Inn Construction Updates The BoardWalk is getting a bit of a refurbishment out in front of Flying Fish and Abracadabar! BoardWalk construction We’re not sure what Disney has planned for this area or how long it’ll be under construction, but we’ll keep an eye out. Yacht & Beach Construction Updates Construction continues at Stormalong Bay, the shared pool over at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts — but don’t worry, you can still swim! Construction near the pool at Yacht & Beach Club There’s also some walkway construction happening at these resorts as well, but they’re working on it in sections as far as we can tell. Walkway construction at Yacht & Beach Club Hopefully this shouldn’t affect your vacation plans — so stay tuned for any major updates! Contemporary General Updates The Villains have taken over at the Top of the World DVC Lounge! It has finally reopened with a new look and theme — and you just might find yourself feeling a little villainous yourself. Top of the World — Villains Lair We got to check out the new lounge and sampled some of the new foods, and even ended the night with some fireworks! Villains Lair appetizers The Top of the World — Villains Lair Lounge is exclusive to DVC Members! Read More About the NEW Top of the World Lounge HERE Art of Animation Merchandise Updates Ink & Paint The latest fashion accessory crazy has made its way to Disney World! You can now get Bogg Bags at Ink & Paint — they come in a variety of colors and have often been referred to as, “the Crocs of purses.” You can get a Bogg Bag for $89.99. Bogg Bags But wait — there’s more! Just like Crocs, you can decorate the outside of your bag to be just they way you like it with Bogg Bits. Get them for $9.99. Bogg Bits We know what you’re thinking, “Won’t my stuff fall out of all those holes in the bag?” Don’t worry, they’ve thought up a solution for that too — get the Bogg Bag inserts for $14.99. Bag inserts They come in plenty of colors and designs so you can mix and match. Pop Century Merchandise Updates Everything Pop! It’s never too early for Halloween! We spotted this Feeling Fangtastic Mickey Bat Youth Shirt at Everything Pop, and we kind of wish they made it in adult sizes. You can get it for $24.99. Halloween merch is here and we’re NOT mad about it. We’re always on the hunt for the latest Disney news and more, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! We Explored Everything at the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Looking for more updates from around Disney World? Check out all the latest construction changes here, and click here to see what’s new in Magic Kingdom! And, did you hear that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are returning this year?! Tickets are on sale now! If you’re planning a vacation to Disney World soon, keep in mind that park pass reservations are still required — make sure you book yours before your trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World Resort hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney World Hotels: Bags that Look like CROCS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s so much to do in Disney Springs already, but when special events get thrown into the mix, things get even more exciting! Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs Right now the Flavors of Florida event has brought 44 new snacks and drinks to Disney Springs, and later this month, a special dance party will be happening to celebrate the release of ZOMBIES 3. Now, a popular restaurant is introducing another reason to visit the Springs soon! You’ll want to HURRY to reserve your spot at this new Morimoto Asia event. Morimoto Asia is a popular restaurant in Disney Springs that serves traditional Japanese cuisine. On August 7th from 12PM to 3:30PM, they’re hosting the Summer Matsuri event, which celebrates authentic Japanese food and culture! On the first floor, you can experience Matsuri, a Japanese cultural festival with food, games, and taiko drummers. The second floor will feature food stations hosted by experts that will teach guests how to prepare fish and serve samples of the eats. ©Morimoto Asia Tickets for adults are $60+ a person, and tickets for children between the ages 3 and 9 are $30+. There is no charge for kids 2 and under. Or, you can purchase a private booth, which has a maximum of 4 guests, for $400+. If you want to attend, grab a ticket today so you don’t miss out! Check out more information and grab your tickets for the event here! While you’re exploring Disney Springs, don’t miss the new chef’s special and side dish available at The Polite Pig, or see MORE new snacks you can find in the area. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney Springs news! Check out ALL the BEST desserts in Disney Springs here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite dish at Morimoto Asia? Let us know below! The post Don’t Miss This Special Event at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A LOT of entertainment has returned to Disney World, but some of it is still missing! Fantasmic! in Hollywood Studios We’ve seen the return of fireworks shows in some parks, parades, stage shows, theater shows, and more over the past year. But, we still have yet to see the return of some entertainment, like Fantasmic! in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show has already returned to Disneyland, so what’s the hold up in Disney World? Let’s talk about it! Status of the Show Fantasmic! used to be the main nighttime spectacular show in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It featured 50 live performers, extensive sets, cool special effects, music, pyrotechnics, and more. Fantasmic! But, the show hasn’t been happening since before the shutdown for the global pandemic in 2020. Since then, we saw nighttime fireworks return to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, but not Hollywood Studios. Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After in 2021 Last year, Disney said that Fantasmic! would be returning to the park in 2022, but didn’t give any indication on when exactly that would be. But, they did tell us some other exciting info about what the show will be like when it returns! It’s coming back! Fantasmic! will return with a new segment of the show that includes new characters, stunt performers, animation, and more. The new show sequence will have Disney characters like Pocahontas, Aladdin, Mulan, Moana, and Elsa. At a Disney media event, it was shared that the Pocahontas scene specifically would be the one receiving the biggest changes and an overhaul. Fantasmic! presentation at Destination D23 in 2021 There will also be new technical enhancements to Fantasmic! We don’t know the official details, but since the show was already pretty impressive when it was last running, we’re excited to see how Disney has taken it one step further. What’s Been Happening with Construction? For a while, Fantasmic! just sat empty and still, like almost everything else at Disney World during the shutdown. But, work started happening once the parks reopened. According to the aerial photos from @bioreconstruct on Twitter, the pool was drained around the stage as work seemed to be happening in early 2021. But, alas, still no word on when it will open. Come on, Disney, can we just have a hint, please?! When Will Fantasmic! Open? So, we know that Disney said Fantasmic! will open in 2022. And, in case you haven’t noticed, 2022 is over halfway over now, so it HAS to be coming back sometime between now and December, right?! Right. Mickey Fantasmic Sign But with Disney, you never really know — things can be pretty unpredictable. They said the Disney Dining Plan would be coming back too, and we still have absolutely no word on when that’s happening. Fantasmic! in 2014 Remember, Disney will still have to hire or bring back performers for the show, and that takes training and rehearsals before the show can start. It’s not like a regular fireworks show where only the fireworks and technology has to be ready. Fantasmic! in 2014 But, Disney’s website DOES still say that the show will be returning this year, so we guess we’ll just have to wait and see! ©Disney We are a little bit hopeful that the return will be soon since other shows have been returning around the parks, as well as things like character dining and meet and greets. The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is back If you want some kind of nighttime entertainment while you’re in Hollywood Studios, Wonderful World of Animation is happening every night at 9PM right now over at the Chinese Theater. Wonderful World of Animation We’ll keep you updated on what’s happening with the ride, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! 10 Spots in Disney World That Will Be UNRECOGNIZABLE in A Few Years Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which fireworks show is your favorite in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Will Fantasmic! Return to Disney World Soon? Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is HERE, and we’ve had a blast checking it out so far! 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival On opening day we tried out ALL the booths available, giving our reviews of each one. We’ve also checked out the entertainment, scoured through the merchandise, and even scoped out the scavenger hunt! Most of the time, guests think about enjoying all these festival activities in the afternoon or evening…but what about if you’re there for breakfast? Well, we have good news! For those who want an “early start” on their day of festival fun, Disney has announced that the Belgium booth will be opening at 8:30AM every day! During that time, you can try out their delicious breakfast eats, like Belgian Waffles topped with either warm chocolate ganache or berry compote and whipped cream, as well as Chilled Mocha Coffee. Belgium Booth All the other global marketplaces (Disney’s fancy verbiage for “food booths”) will open at 11AM daily to start serving food to the hungry EPCOT visitors. During that time, you can check out new hits like The Fry Basket or visit returning favorites like Brew-Wing, Canada, and The Swanky Saucy Swine. YUM! Belgium Food Selections And you may want to get started at lunchtime if your plan is to make it all the way around the World Showcase! This year, there are more than 30 booths to check out, each with multiple items on the menu. If you want to break it up into two trips, some of the booths aren’t scheduled to open until August 15th. 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival If you’re visiting the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival soon, make sure to check out our list of festival favorites, as well as the list of all the new food items, so that you don’t miss anything! We’ve got a full guide to this year’s festival that will be a BIG help with planning your trip. Click Here to Read Our Review of the Belgium Booth! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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 a trip to this festival? Tell us in the comments! The post Only One EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth Is Open for Breakfast first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Feeling a little overwhelmed thinking about ALL of the items you can get at EPCOT’s 2022 International Food & Wine Festival? Want to make sure you grab the best dishes? Not even sure where to start? We’ve got you covered friend. The Food and Wine Festival is Here! This year, you can enjoy the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival from July 14th to November 19th, 2022, and if you’re hoping to eat your way through the entire Festival you’ll have your work cut out for you! There are over 25 different food booths to visit, full of new and returning snacks. But you don’t have to figure it out all alone. We’ve made our way through the ENTIRE festival, tried LOTS of food and drinks, and now we’re sharing our thoughts with you about all of the very BEST things you can eat and drink while there! What to Know Before we get into our list, a few housekeeping matters! We stopped by tons of booths recently, but keep in mind that some booths (4 specifically) at the Food & Wine Festival don’t open until August 15th this year. Be sure to plan accordingly for that. Food & Wine Festival Alright, now let’s talk experience. We have made it through TONS of Festival dishes at the Food & Wine Festival booths that are open so far. We’ve done the homework. We’ve experienced the delicious, the not-so-tasty, and the “what is that?!” It’s something we do each and every year. And now we’re sharing the results of our research with you. So, without further ado, let’s dive into our picks for the BEST eats and drinks at the 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! New Bests! We got to try these items for the FIRST TIME EVER in 2022 and believe us when we say they are NOT to be missed! Impossible Meatballs at Earth Eats Get ready folks — Disney didn’t have to go THIS HARD on the Earth Eats booth, but it did and we are SO happy! The NEW Impossible Meatballs were an easy pick for the Best of the Fest this year. They come with Herbed Polenta, Rustic Puttanesca Sauce, and Basil Pesto and are priced at $5.75. Yum! The meatballs were incredibly tasty, even for our reporters who regularly eat meat. While you can tell that it is IMPOSSIBLE meat (as opposed to regular meat), the basil pesto sauce was AWESOME, and the polenta was delicious (despite its texture that can be slightly off-putting). There were some big flavors in this dish and we really enjoyed them! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW for the Earth Eats booth! Mini Pina Colada Funnel Cake at Funnel Cake Stand Okay, listen close friends. Do you want something sweet at the Food & Wine Festival? Do you want something that is both warm and cool? Do you want something delicious and refreshing? We’ve got it. We found it. IT IS HERE. A refreshing treat! The Mini Pina Colada Funnel Cake is all that and more. Served with piña colada ice cream, whipped cream, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherry, and is drizzled with coconut-rum sauce. It is an item we wish Disney would keep around all year long. Please?! Believe us when we say this is one you don’t want to miss! Get it for $9.50. Click here to see our full Funnel Cake Stand review! Adobo Yuca Fries at The Fry Basket The NEW Adobo Yuca Fries with Garlic-Cilantro Aïoli seriously impressed us! These were actually our FAVORITE things at The Fry Basket booth. First, their texture was incredible — perfectly crunchy! Second, the flavor — they basically tasted like Texas toast garlic bread in french fry form. * Chef’s kiss! * Adobe Yucca Fries Plus that sauce they were served with added a fantastic tangy flavor. These were phenomenal. If you only buy 1 thing at The Fry Basket, don’t miss out on these. They’re priced at $5.50. Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of The Fry Basket Gnocchi di Patate with Mushrooms from Italy After several Festivals featuring disappointing dishes at Italy’s booth, Italy has managed to surprise us with a brand NEW dish! The dish that won over our hearts this year is the Gnocchi di Patate: Potato dumplings with four-cheese sauce and roasted cremini mushrooms ($9). Gnocchi di Patate The four-cheese sauce was a bit pungent, but honestly, we didn’t mind — we’d like to dip EVERYTHING in this sauce from now on. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly — nice and chewy. And the mushrooms were fantastic, with a slightly garlicky flavor. It was cheesy and garlicky. An absolute win for pasta fans. P.S. If you really want to make sure you get the best experience possible at the Italy booth, don’t forget to grab that returning Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello. Italian Margarita This thing has been around for a while and is a big favorite of ours! It can be tart, so watch out , but if you’re okay with that tartness, it’s something you’ve simply got to try. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Italy booth Paneer at India If you want something that is savory, cheesy, and delicious, look no further — India is the place to go and grab the AMAZING Crispy Paneer with mango-curry ketchup ($5)! Crispy Paneer The paneer (basically a fresh Indian cheese) really impressed us! The breading was sort of like chicken nugget breading (in a great way), and the cheese had a texture similar to tofu but packed with a cheese taste. It was dense and delicious, and the mango-curry ketchup truly took things to another level. Don’t sleep on this dish folks, you’ll regret it! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the India booth! Feijoada at Brazil While we saw a version of this dish back in 2011, things have changed pretty significantly in this updated option. Back in 2011, that dish was just a black bean and pork stew and it looked very different than it does now. This year, we tried the new version of the dish and it was a FLAVOR BOMB. Feijoada The Feijoada features crispy pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and Ben’s Original Long Grain White Rice, as well as black beans. It was incredibly well seasoned — full of garlic, onion, basil, and other spices. The pork belly melted in our mouths and the rice was cooked perfectly. It tasted like a dish that was really well thought out and it’s one we would recommend you try, especially to get a feel for those more authentic flavors! Try it for $6.25. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Brazil dish Guava Mousse at Shimmering Sips If you’re looking for a sweet treat the Guava Mousse is where it’s at. This is a Guava Mousse on a sugar cookie with coconut-lime whipped cream ($4.75). Guava Mousse The guava flavor was dominant and made the treat really sweet, but it also had a great tropical flavor. Though we would have loved more lime in the whipped cream, we did think the coconut flakes were a great touch. Overall, it was a DELICIOUS dessert with a crumbly sugar cookie bottom to balance out the textures of the mousse and was one of the best desserts we had all day! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of the Shimmering Sips booth Mocha Madness at Joffreys Coffee: The American Adventure If you’re heading to the Food & Wine Festival during the summer, the odds are high that you’ll need to (1) stay hydrated and (2) get some more energy to power you through a day FULL of eating. Well, the NEW Mocha Madness drink can help you on both fronts there! Mocha Madness The drink is made with a sweet frozen cappuccino blended with chocolate syrup and can be made alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Sometimes simple really is best! The drink was SO good (maybe we were also just suffering from being in the heat for so long ). The cappuccino was deliciously strong and the rich, real chocolate flavor lingered on our tongue afterward. It was one of the best cappuccino frozen drinks we’ve had in a LONG time! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW for all the Joffreys locations! Returning Bests! These are the items that are back this year and just as delicious as they were before — so they make it to our Best of the Fest list as some of the best returning items you can eat this year! Braised Beef Poutine at Refreshment Port Hosted by Boursin Cheese Oh poutine, how we love thee! We’ve had a LOT of poutine creations at EPCOT’s festivals in the past, but we’re sure glad this beauty (which was new at the 2021 Food and Wine Festival) has returned for 2022. The Braised Beef Poutine at Refreshment Port Hosted By Boursin Cheese is a big portion size and full of hearty flavors — what more can you want?! Braised Beef Poutine The dish is made with French fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, cheese curds, and gherkin relish. It comes with a great serving of cheese curds, and a good amount of meat. The portion size is fantastic, and you can tell that there’s been some time and dedication put into that beef. We probably could have done without the relish this year, but other than that — this is a dish we have loved in the past and love again! It can be all yours for $9.50. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Refreshment Port Hosted by Boursin Cheese Strawberry Rose Mimosa at France Another item that has returned this year is the Strawberry Rose Mimosa in the France booth. The drink is made with Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, orange juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose Syrup, and it is wonderful! Strawberry Rose Mimosa This drink has that perfect balance of being sophisticated, but also simple and refreshing. Each sip will leave you wanting to take another, so you may not want to share this one with the rest of your group! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of the France booth! Schinkennudeln at Germany If you’re looking for a seriously tried and true favorite, grab the Schinkennudeln at the Germany booth! This favorite is made with Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese and is priced at just $5. Schinkennudeln It’s a good portion size, dense, rich, cheesy, and a MUST HAVE for cheese fans. Seriously…what are you doing just waiting there? You’ve GOT to try this! We will say that it was a little under-salted this year (at least for us), but still tasty. Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of the Germany booth! Corned Beef at Flavors from Fire The Corned Beef at Flavors from Fire may no longer be called “The Corned Beef Corner Route” (as the booth is no longer directly sponsored by the NFL), but it’s still got the same tasty ingredients it’s featured in previous years. Order this and you’ll get a plate full of Smoked Corned Beef with crispy potatoes, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue. Please just take a second to admire that CHEEEEEEEEEEESE. Smoked Corned Beef It has a great balance of flavors between the salty beef, the creamy cheese, the pickled onions, and the chips. Of course, the cheese is the best part but the flavors in the dish as a whole just go so well together it HAS to be on this list. Click here to check out our FULL REVIEW of Flavors from Fire Mimosas Flight at Shimmering Sips Hosted By CORKCICLE If you’re looking for a full mimosa experience, you can head over to Shimmering Sips Hosted by CORKCICLE to try some of the mimosas over there that we love! The Tropical Mimosa (made with sparkling wine and Minute Maid passion fruit, orange, and guava juices — a.k.a. POG juice!), the Key Lime Mimosa (made with Key Lime sparkling wine and cranberry juice), and the Blood Orange Mimosa (made with sparkling wine and blood orange juice) are full of great flavors and very refreshing! Mimosa Flight The POG Juice Mimosa was sweet and delicious, the Key Lime mimosa was mostly champagne with a light and wonderful key lime flavor, and the Blood Orange Mimosa is perfect for people who don’t love sweet drinks. Overall, these have been a win in the past and were a win once again! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of the Shimmering Sips booth Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup at Canada We know, we know. WARM cheese SOUP at an EPCOT Festival in the summer when it’s like 100 degrees in the shade?! And yeah, we get it. Hot soup might not have been something you thought of enjoying in the Florida sun, but trust us when we say it’s worth it. The Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup in Canada is popular for a reason! The Famous Soup! It’s a staple dish of the Festival and truly the stuff of legends. There’s such a delicious flavor that comes from the soup itself, and when you dunk your pretzel roll into the soup to soak up all of that goodness it is HEAVEN. Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of the Canada booth Freshly Baked Carrot Cake at Hops and Barley Also on our lists of returning bests is the Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing from Hops and Barley. Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing The icing here just melts off the sides in the most fantastic way. The freshly grated carrots and perfectly balanced spices make this a fantastic dessert choice. The cake is moist, you can really taste the carrot pieces and nuts, and basically, we have no complaints about this one. Just bring some napkins because things can get a bit sticky with this treat! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of Hops and Barley! Teriyaki Chicken Bun at Japan Made of a steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce, the Teriyaki Chicken Bun is something that has made our best of the fest list in the past. Last year it was a best of the fest item for kids. This year we’re putting it back in the main picks! Teriyaki Chicken Bun The chicken was cut up perfectly — nice and small so they aren’t difficult to get through. Pair that with the sweet teriyaki sauce, and the light and fluffy bun, and you’ve got a delicious item! It does have a bit more bread than filling, so maybe don’t consider this your full meal (more of a snack) but it’s still a great pick (for adults and kids alike). Grab it for $7.50. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Japan booth! “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon at Canada For $9.25, you get what is a pretty small filet (with truffle-butter sauce), but trust us when we say it is SOOOO good. The filet this year was delicious and so soft and easy to cut into. Plus, it paired fantastically with that truffle butter sauce. Seriously, that sauce took this dish to another level! It’s so good! Don’t let the mushrooms in this dish scare you away because even those are done amazingly well and are so rich and delicious. It’s rich, it’s wonderful, and it’s something you’ll especially want to try if you couldn’t score that Le Cellier reservation for this trip. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Canada booth Beer-Braised Beef at Belgium The Beer-Braised Beef is one that has been good in the past, but sometimes has been overly salty or has had overdone meat. This year, those problems didn’t exist. Beer Braised Beef with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes We thought this dish truly delivered on flavor and quality! It’s a solid savory dish that is good no matter how long it may have sat around. Some of these Food & Wine Festival dishes are prepared in advance and left sitting for a while, reducing their quality — but this is one that tastes good regardless of how much time may have passed. Click here to see the FULL REVIEW of the Belgium booth Spanakopita at Greece Over at Greece, the Griddled Cheese was a best of the fest pick last year, but this year it’s the Spanikopita that stood out to us! Spanakopita Though simple, this greek spinach pie DELIVERED on flavor this year! It was an ooey gooey dream come true — like a little hug inside of a pocket of bread. The cheese was slightly sour but paired perfectly with the spinach. Sometimes simple and tasty is truly all you need, and this has it! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Greece Booth! Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham at The Alps Finally, over at The Alps, the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with alpine ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette is a returning dish that’s covered in cheese, so what more could you want?! YUM Seriously though, the cheese here was AMAZING, the ham added a lovely smokey flavor, and everything was cooked so well. The bread was a little dry, but the delicious cheese made up for it! If you’re a cheese fan (like we are), don’t miss out on this dish! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of The Alps booth CONTROVERSIAL Best of the Fest Next, we’ve got to tackle some controversial best of the fest items! These are items that have DIVIDED our team. Some love them, some hate them, but the feelings are SO strong we’ve just gotta talk about ’em! Griddled Cheese at Greece The Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey from the Greece booth is a returning item and it’s one that made our best of the fest list last year. Last year, we found that it had a lovely mix of savory and sweet flavors. The cheese was creamy, the honey was sweet, the pistachios were salty and crunchy — it was a FAVORITE of ours. But this year… . Griddled Cheese Well, a different reporter of ours tried the dish this year and they were…less than impressed. To them, it was oddly pungent and the honey gave the dish a strange flavor, But they did think that the texture of the cheese (sort of like a cheese stick) was fun, and the pistachios on top were nice. So, whether you LOVE or HATE this dish will depend on your taste buds! If you try it, definitely let us know what you think. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Greece booth! Beignet at France Perhaps the most controversial pick of them all is the Beignet aux Trois Fromages from the France booth! This dish is made with a warm beignet filled with three cheese blend. Our reporter who had this item this year said it was easily the BEST thing they had all day. To them, the little peppery cheese sauce that was very bechamel-like was fantastic, and the toasted cheese on top gave it a great texture. Our reporter did say, however, that it is very rich and heavy so be sure to plan ahead! Beignet aux Trois Fromages Why is this a controversial pick then? Well, it’s because last year it was hotly debated amongst our team. Last year, 3 of our reporters were NOT fans but 1 was absolutely in LOVE with it. It seems this dish causes some big emotions — love or absolute hate. Which side will you be on? You’ll have to give it a try to find out! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the France booth! BEST Booth of the FEST…Sort-Of We covered all the individual items you need to try at the 2022 Food & Wine Festival, but what singular BOOTH reigns supreme? Well, it’s complicated. You see, we ate our way through soooooooo many booths today, and some of them had some seriously STELLAR items. But, at most booths, it was a mixed bag — some absolute winners with some items that we didn’t enjoy at all, or items that we thought could have been better. No singular booth was amazing across the board. The one exception, perhaps, was the Canada booth. But this is a booth that has been around for a long time and serves just 2 food items (both of which are returning best of the fest picks listed above) and some drinks. It would likely come as no surprise to you if we picked Canada as our Best Booth winner. We surely could without any issue. Food and Wine Time But, instead, we’ve chosen to do things a little differently this year. Since there was only 1 new booth (which will get recognition in a little bit), we’re changing things up. Instead of picking a single best booth and some runners-up, we’re highlighting a few awesome booths and their stand-out items. These are ALL returning booths (many of which have been around for years) that often get overshadowed or overlooked because of the new booths that pop up from year to year. This year, those booths finally get their due! Get ready! So what does this all mean? The list below features some of the best booths to visit that’ll give you multiple good food and drink options, but not all of their items may be total winners. Be sure to read our full reviews for the booths to see what our criticisms were, and pay close attention to our actual best of the fest individual item picks (listed above) because that’s where you’ll see the ones that truly stood out to us! Alright, let’s get into our list! Canada Sometimes returning items done well simply can’t be beaten, and that was definitely the case this year. While there were perhaps more “exciting” options elsewhere, in terms of overall booth satisfaction, Canada is where it’s at. Canada Booth — Classic Favorites Our favorites here are that returning Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup ($5.75) and the Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon ($9.25). Again, this choice will likely come as no shocker to those who have been to the Festival year after year, but if it’s been some time since you’ve paid a visit to Canada, consider hopping by again this year to remind yourself of truly just how good it still is! Click here to read our FULL REVIEW of the Canada Booth! Italy The Italy booth has been hit or miss in the past, and has sometimes really disappointed us, but this year it turned things around! We think the Italy booth this year is truly a decent option for pasta fans. Full spread at the Italy Booth! The NEW Gnocchi di Patate with mushrooms was really good and an individual item best of the fest item winner. The Gnocchi di Patate with vodka sauce and bacon was really tasty too, but it wasn’t perfect. The vodka sauce wasn’t as tangy as we had hoped and the bacon crumbles were a bit more like bulk bacon bits (rather than being fresh). Still, the cheese added a fantastic richness. The Panna Cotta also had a great orange blossom flavor and was light and refreshing. But again, it wasn’t perfect. It was a bit thinner than we expected and we wish there had been more berries, but it was still a solid option. A summery sauce Pair that with the returning Italian Margarita (a TRUE favorite of ours that you cannot miss) and you’ve got yourself a pretty solid booth that could please pasta fans! Want to read our full review of the Italy Booth? Click here! Flavors from Fire Another returning booth that had some wins this year was Flavors from Fire. The Smoked Corn Beef was delicious (as always) and a returning best of the fest. The new Banh Mi Bao was actually really good, but not perfect. The bun was a little on the dry side and kinda thick, which took away from the flavor of the meet. Plus the ratio of ingredients was a bit off, but it was still very flavorful. Remy Spork and Flavors from Fire Eats The Rocky Road Chocolate Cake was delicious, but a bit focused on just one flavor — chocolate! The nuts and marshmallows got lost in the sea of chocolate, but it was still a good pick. So, as you can see again, it was a bit of a mixed bag — mostly good dishes, but still some ways in which they could be improved! Still, if you’re looking for a booth that has a solid 3 dishes to grab, this will do the trick. Want to read our full review for Flavors from Fire? Click here! Brew-Wing And finally, we have Brew-Wing, another returning booth! Again, things were a bit of a mixed bag here. The Garlic-Parmesean Wings were drenched in garlic and cheese — messy, but a good garlic flavor! The Buffalo Wings were good but basic. The Sticky Wings with Peanut Sauce and Grape Gel were GREAT — they had a unique texture and were something we really loved. The Sriracha-Lime Wings were nice and spicy and had a saucy texture instead of more of a sriracha paste. And finally, the Dry-Rubbed Jerk-Spiced Wings smelled amazing and had a very peppery spice. Brew-Wing Spread But the Crispy Brussels Sprouts here really disappointed us. They were undercooked and the blue cheese and cream didn’t have much flavor. Plus we felt like the cream added a bad texture to the mix. In other words, not great. Crispy Brussels Sprouts with buffalo sauce The drinks here were pretty good, with a refreshing Honeycrisp Hard Cider and a good Watermelon Wheat Ale. Overall, the Garlic Parmesean, Jerk-Spiced, and PB&J wings all really impressed us, but the others maybe didn’t hit the mark as much and the brussels sprouts were a NO GO for us this year. Still, if you’re looking to grab multiple wings that’ll fill up your tummy and leave you satisfied, Brew-Wing is a good place to check out for those options that we really loved! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of Brew-Wing Most Anticipated Booth of the Fest We’re bringing back this new category from last year! This spot is designated for the booth that was the most anticipated but perhaps didn’t exactly “wow” us enough to land a spot on the Best booths list. The Fry Basket This year the award goes to The Fry Basket! As the only NEW booth at the Food & Wine Festival, we were very very excited to get on over here and try things out. Fry Basket The Adobo Yuca Fries here are NOT to be missed and they made our Best of the Fest list for good reason — both texture and flavor! SO GOOD The fry flight was fun but had some high and low points. The Salt and Vinegar fries were a little lacking in flavor. The Barbecued Bacon Fries tasted a lot like a barbecue chip — so that might be good or bad for you! And the Sweet Potato Fries were really tasty, but the fries themselves got really soggy. Fries! The booth also featured a Key Lime Lager (very tasty!)… Key Lime Lager …and a Salty Dog Cocktail (very vodka-forward!). Salty Dog Cocktail Overall, we thought that the fry flight was disappointing in some ways but still fun, and the yuca fries were a hit! The drinks were pretty good too, so overall the booth is one that we think many could enjoy. Just be aware that things can run out. During their opening day, the booth ran out of some of the fry options at one point, so try to get here early if you want to give yourself the best chance to try them all! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of The Fry Basket Best of the Fest for Kids Yes, kids can enjoy the Food & Wine Festival too! Let’s go over the best options for kiddos. Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce at Germany In the past, the Apple Strudel has been a bit smaller in terms of portion size but has still been a favorite of ours. This year it was once again a great choice and had a bigger portion size (which we really liked) and it really stood out to us as a great pick for kids! Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce in 2022 The flavors are simple enough to please picky kiddos, plus when mixed with the ice cream (yes, that’s ice cream, NOT mayo) it makes for a really tasty experience! You can grab this for $4.25. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Germany booth! Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Chocolate Ganache at Belgium Simple and satisfying — the Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache is a returning item that we just had to point out as a good choice for kiddos! Waffle with Chocolate Ganache The waffle was nice and soft, really tender, moist, and not overcooked. The whipped cream and the chocolate sauce melted FAST, but we think it could still be a great pick for little ones wanting a sweet treat! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of the Belgium booth! Gnocchi di Patate with Vodka Sauce at Italy While the Gnocchi with the mushrooms made our main best of the fest list, we do think that the Gnocchi di Patate with Vodka Sauce could be a good pick for kiddos! This dish is made of Potato dumplings with vodka sauce, Romano cheese, and crispy bacon and is $9. The dumplings were cooked perfectly, and the fact that the Vodka sauce wasn’t as tangy as we hoped might actually work in favor of kiddos enjoying it! It still had all the richness from the cheese and the smokiness from the bacon crumbles, plus just the right amount of saltiness and garlic. Gnocchi di Patate with Vodka Sauce We can truly say this is a kid-friendly item because one of our reporter’s little ones (who is a picky eater) actually DID eat it! If they did it, then maybe your little one will too! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Italy booth WHEW. That was a LOT of food. We hope you’re bringing your stretchy pants to EPCOT ’cause you’re going to need them! This year’s Food & Wine Festival was full of tasty treats, and the fun isn’t even over yet. We’ll be back later in the year (around August 15th) to check out the additional booths opening then. So stay tuned for more reviews and news. And don’t forget that you’ll have until November 19th to give some of these foods and drinks a try! As always, check back with us for all the Disney food news you need. Click here for links to ALL of our reviews for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! 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You know us, DFB Friends — you know that we get genuinely excited about cheese (can you blame us?!). 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival So yes, we are THRILLED to be participating in this year’s Emile’s Fromage Montage, aka the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Cheese Crawl!!! This year’s cheese crawl is a little bit different, so we’re giving you all the details you need to make your cheesiest dreams come true. Okay, so here’s how it works. Be sure to pick up an EPCOT Festival of Food and Wine Passport (you can find these all over EPCOT and they’re FREE) and turn to page 40. You’ll find 10 cheese dishes listed — you need to eat five of these to win a prize (This is a little bit different than crawls in past years where you only had 5 items as options and you had to eat all of them). Each dish has a circle beside it — you get stickers for each of these dishes you try — collect five and you win! A look at the list! For science, though, we decided to eat ALL the available dishes, because we want to make sure you can pick the ones you think you’ll like the best! Note that some of the dishes won’t be available until August 15th, when additional food booths open. Crispy Barbecued Pork Rinds with Pimento Cheese — The Swanky Saucy Swine This is a returning item over at The Swanky Saucy Swine! It’s your typical pork rinds, but they’re covered in a bunch of seasoning. Pork Rinds and Pimento Cheese These pork rinds are pretty spicy, and so is the pimento cheese, so watch out for that kick! You can get this item for $4.75. Click here for our FULL review of The Swanky Saucy Swine Smoked Corned Beef — Flavors From Fire Next, we have another returning item over at Flavors From Fire. This Smoked Corned Beef comes with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions, and Beer-Cheese Fondue for $5.50. Smoked Corned Beef This is salty and creamy cheesy goodness! The pickled onions help pull it all together with some contrasting flavor, but the cheese is definitely the best part of this dish! Click here for our review of Flavors From Fire! Crispy Paneer with Mango-Curry Ketchup — India Now, we have a NEW item on the list! The Crispy Paneer is a fried Indian cheese and it comes with a side of mango-curry ketchup. Crispy Paneer This was absolutely delicious! The breading reminded us of chicken nugget breading (in a good way) and the cheese paired with the ketchup is great. Get it for $5. Click here for our review of the India booth! Schinkennudeln — Germany This is a returning favorite and is a Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese. It’s basically a fancy mac and cheese, so how can you go wrong?! Schinkennudeln This was very tasty as usual, but we did think ours was a tad under-salted. We do LOVE those crispy cheesy edges, though! Get this one for $5. Click here to see our review of the Germany booth! Raclette — The Alps Ah, the famous Raclette cheese from The Alps! This item is back but there are actually three different versions you can get, and all of them will count toward the cheese crawl. First up, there’s the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette for $5.50. Warm Raclette with Ham Next, you can get the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and a Baguette for $5. Warm Raclette with Baby Potatoes And finally, we have the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Riesling-poached Pears, Red Wine-braised Figs, Candied Pecans, Honey, and Cranberry Toast for $5.50. Warm Raclette with Riesling Poached Pears We enjoyed ALL THREE of these dishes, so you really can’t go wrong here! Click here to see our FULL review of The Alps Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey — Greece Returning to the Greece booth is the Griddled Cheese! This has pistachios and honey on top and is basically exactly what it sounds like — cheese thrown on a griddle. Griddled Cheese We really enjoy this one, and it’s a super unique flavor combo with the honey. You can get it for $4.75. Click here to see our review of Greece! Pão de Queijo — Brazil And, back at the Brazil booth is the famous Pão de Queijo! This is Brazilian cheese bread and it is SO tasty. It’s super cheesy and not like your average bread. Pão de Queijo The texture is pretty gooey thanks to that cheese and it has a lovely salty cheese flavor. This is a winner for us! Get it for $4.75. Click here to see our review of Brazil! Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup — Canada The Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup is also rather famous! This one is served with a pretzel roll on the side to soak up all that cheesy goodness. Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup What’s better than hot soup on a lovely 100 degree day in Florida? No but seriously, it might seem strange to eat soup right now with the temperatures, but this dish is THAT good that you just have to! Get it for $5.75. Click here to see our full review of the Canada booth! You’ll notice that the Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts from Hawaii and the Mac & Cheese (any) from Mac & Eats won’t be available until August 15th. But we’ll try them when we can and let you know how they both are! Cowboy Mac and Cheese Once you have five stickers, turn your Festival Passport into Shimmering Sips for a “specialty prize unique to EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.” Yes, you can eat cheese FOR A PRIZE. This year’s prize is a strawberry cheesecake soft serve with a piece of cheesecake on top served in a souvenir cup! YUM! This is the same prize as last year, but it’s still delicious! It’s super creamy and has a big strawberry cheesecake flavor. Neither flavor tastes artificial. The piece of cheesecake on top is very creamy as well and adds some great texture and flavor. This is a sweet treat, but we didn’t think it was overly sweet. We would definitely eat a bunch of cheese to have this again! Cheesecake on cheesecake If you pick the 5 least expensive items on the list right now, you’ll end up spending around $25 on this cheese crawl, so keep that in mind when you’re trying to figure out if it’s worth it or not. If you were already going to try a lot of these dishes anyway, it’s worth doing the crawl to get a little extra treat! Our completed passport! If you have plans to attend the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, be sure to grab our DFB EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide e-book — we’ll have you navigating the festival like a pro in no time. You can also download our free printable to keep track of all the food booths and menus! Be sure to check out everything you need to do BEFORE you hit the festival, though, as well as read up on all our best insider tips! Happy eating! Here Are All Our Reviews From The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! 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Today is the first day of EPCOT’s 2022 Food & Wine Festival, and we’ve spent all day trying ALL the eats around the park! We’ve had plenty of sweet treats along the way, and now it’s time for the cherry on top. Spaceship Earth EPCOT has been decorated for this festival with photo ops, signs, and banners all around the park. But now Spaceship Earth is getting in on the fun with a NEW look! Imagineer Zach Riddley announced on Instagram that EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth has a new limited-time look. This miniature show was inspired by Beauty and the Beast — specifically, it’s themed to the “Be Our Guest” song. The show — including lights and music — begins when it gets dark outside and will likely play several times each night. Riddley mentioned that you should watch for easter eggs that point to the song, like “rising champagne bubbles and the multicolor spotlights from the finale of the song, plus a special tri-color celebration to France, the setting and inspiration of this tale as old as time.” ©Zach Riddley The music that plays along with this look has been updated with “an EPCOT twist.” You’ll hear the classic tune of “Be Our Guest,” but the lyrics are sung in a blend of English and French words. Fun fact: in French, this song is called “C’est la Fete.” ©Zach Riddley We’ll keep you updated with all the changes happening at this year’s Food & Wine Festival! Be sure to check out our full reviews of every food booth, and use the free DFB printable map to navigate your way between booths. Food & Wine Festival Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn more about the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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 EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments. The post See Spaceship Earth’s NEW ‘Beauty and the Beast’-Inspired Look in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who doesn’t love Stitch? We love them! Lilo & Stitch celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year, and we celebrated 626 day last month with merchandise and a cake in the parks. Did you know a live-action film version was rumored to be in the works? We hadn’t seen a lot of information about it, but now, a potential director has been tapped for the film! According to Deadline, Dean Fleischer Camp recently directed the film Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, which received loads of critical success. Now he’s found his next project in being tapped to direct the Lilo & Stitch live-action film! ©Dean Fleischer-Camp Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich are producing with Ryan Halprin executive producing. A previous draft of the script was written by Mike Van Waes, but Chris Kekaniokalani Bright is now in negotiations to write the upcoming drafts of the script. ©Disney We’ll be sure to share more news about this film as it develops. In the meantime, if you’re looking to expand your Lilo & Stitch merchandise collection, Disney recently released a Stitch makeup pallet, 20th Anniversary Lilo & Stitch merchandise, and we found some Stitch treats at Disney World hotels this month you’ll want to check out if you’re visiting! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney film updates. Do you know the ENTIRE history of Stitch in Disney World? Read all about it here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about Lilo & Stitch becoming a live-action film? Let us know below! The post Disney's Releasing a Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Movie and We Have an Update on the Director! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today is the first day of one of the BIGGEST festivals in Disney World! 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival It’s the start of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and we are so STOKED to eat ALL the food, participate in some of the fun activities, and check out all the entertainment, which includes the return of the Eat to the Beat concert series this year! So let’s take a look at ALL the entertainment this year’s festival is offering. Let’s start with the Eat to the Beat concert series, which is returning to the festival for the first time since 2019. This concert series brings in a host of performers from the past and present to entertain guests during the festival. Expect to see Boyz II Men, Taylor Dayne, Hanson, and more throughout the festival. Be sure to check out the full schedule here! Concerts are performed at the America Gardens Theater at the American Adventure pavilion. Eat to the Beat at The America Gardens Theatre Aside from the Eat to the Beat concerts, many of the pavilions around World Showcase (and the rest of EPCOT) offer entertainment throughout the day, and we were able to catch some of the performances! Like with previous festivals, the JAMMitors will be out banging their drums for guests and entertaining them in a way only they can. We saw them today over in the World Discovery neighborhood, by the Connections Cafe and Eatery and Club Cool! You can catch these guys making their trash can beats about once per hour. JAMMitors Over on the Canada Mill Stage, we spotted Alberta Bound, a Canadian band! They perform regularly in the Canada pavilion and during their performance, you can catch traditional fiddling and songs written by Canadian songwriters. Alberta Bound You’ll also be able to catch the Voices of Liberty inside the American Adventure Pavilion — they perform daily there! The group sings a capella, and you’ll hear familiar American ballads, along with a few Disney ones, as well! Showtimes can be found in My Disney Experience. Voices of Liberty Other entertainment we saw was Mariachi Cobre, which is a mariachi group that we saw performing in the Mexico pavilion. They perform traditional folk music from a town called Jalisco, Mexico. You can check their showtimes in My Disney Experience. Mariachi Cobre We also saw, over in the Morocco pavilion, Mo’Rockin performing! Mo’Rockin Over in the Japan pavilion, we saw the iconic Matsuriza drummers! They were playing their massive drums in the shade of one of the buildings in the pavilion. This entertainment offering is not exclusive to the Food and Wine Festival, and you can catch these drummers most days about once per hour. Matsuriza drummers Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app to discover when you catch these amazing EPCOT performers! If you’re interested in getting a guaranteed seat for the Eat to the Beat concert series, you can always book an Eat to the Beat dining package! Don’t forget to check out everything the Food and Wine Festival has to offer. If you need some guidance, be sure to check out our free printable map and DFB guide to the festival! Click Here To Learn More About The 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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! Will you be attending the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival this year? Let us know what you’re looking forward to the most in the comments! The post ALL of the Entertainment at the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever wondered what it’s like to eat ALL the way around World Showcase during the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Greece booth Well, that’s EXACTLY what we’re doing — we’re heading to each booth to bring you our full reviews! And now we’re traveling to Greece by way of EPCOT, ready to try out whatever delicious foods this booth is serving! Menu Let’s take a look at the Greece menu — everything here is inspired by, well, Greece! Greece Menu This year there’s only one new item on the menu, so let’s try it out! Food Returning this year is the Spanakopita and Griddled Cheese and brand new to the menu is the Lamb Gyro. Let’s dive right in! Greece food The Lamb Gyro is the new item this year! At $6.50, it comes served with shaved lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki on warm flatbread. Lamb Gyro We were pleasantly surprised by this! The lamb was cooked so that it had the consistency of bacon or some type of jerky, so it was kind of hard to bite, and it did have a somewhat jerky-esque flavor to it. This thing is absolutely LOADED with tzatziki sauce, but we’re not complaining about that because it was nice and tangy! It is loaded with tzatziki! The lettuce and red onion gave the gyro a nice freshness and were a good reprieve from the lamb. The flatbread it’s served on was toasted, so it had a firm exterior, but was soft on the inside. Overall, we really enjoyed this. The Spanakopita for $4.75 is returning this year. This is a savory pastry with a filling of spinach and cheese (oh, yeah, CHEESE). We LOVED this. It’s ooey and gooey on the inside, in fact, we liked to think of it as a hug inside a pocket of bread. The cheese is a little bit sour, but it pairs really well with the spinach. It’s like the perfect little spinach dip on the go! Spanakopita The Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey for $4.75 is also returning this year! This gluten-free snack has been a favorite of ours in the past, so we can’t recommend it enough. While we really enjoy it, we definitely acknowledge that it can be a little off-putting. The honey can give it a strange flavor that you might not be expecting, but we think the texture is super fun — almost like a cheese stick! We think that the pistachios on top are a nice touch and give the whole thing some crunch. Griddled Cheese If you love the Griddled Cheese as much as we do, you can even grab the recipe to make it at home! Drinks All the drinks at this booth are returning items, including the Mylonas Assyrtiko White Wine for $6. We loved how light, crisp, and fruity this wine was in the past. White Wine in 2021 The Zoe Rosé is also back this year for $5. This was a favorite of ours last year with its fruity and crispy flavor. Rose in 2021 The Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red is returning, too! This one was VERY sweet, so if you’re not into super sweet wines, you might want to skip it, but it does have a nice crisp dry flavor. You can grab it for $6. Red in 2021 Want to try all three? You can grab a Wine Flight! Wine Flight The wine flight is $6.50. Overall Overall, we enjoyed the Greece booth! The spanakopita is always a win for us, and we like the griddled cheese, even if it might not be everyone’s favorite. The new lamb gyro was good as long as you can get past the texture of the meat. All in all, Greece remains a solid choice at the Food and Wine Festival! We’re trying everything we can at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, so be sure to keep up with all our reviews. Also, don’t forget that you can also get a free printable to help you navigate all the food booth menus! 2022 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Don’t forget that we also have a FULL guide with EVERYTHING you need to know about the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Click here to see our reviews of every food booth at the Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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 headed to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival soon? Let us know in the comments! 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It’s time! The 2022 Food and Wine Festival has officially kicked off in EPCOT! The Alps Booth The Alps has been the booth for Swiss-inspired eats since 2019 and we’re back today — basically just to eat CHEESE. THREE different dishes are part of Emile’s Fromage Montage (aka a cheese scavenger hunt) so come with us on a cheesy adventure! Menu The menu at The Alps booth has two new items but some of our favorite dishes like the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese (with and without Alpine Ham) are back, plus a NEW version of it! We were READY for cheese today so we stopped by to grab two returning favorites and one NEW dish! Are they just as good this year? All three dishes we tried are part of Emile’s Fromage Montage, which gets you a prize if you try 5 different qualified cheesy eats. This year, there are 10 different options to choose from! Alps Menu Most of the drinks are returning but the Wicked Weed Brewing Uncle Rick’s Pilsner is new! Eats First up, we’re trying the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette for $5.50! As per usual, this dish did not disappoint. It’s filling and delicious, and we love the salty ham with the tender potatoes. We even love that tangy crunch from the cornichons. To be fair, can you do warm cheese wrong? Even on a hot day, we’ll still order this dish! Warm Raclette with Ham We also ordered the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and a Baguette for $5! This is basically the same as the other dish except without ham, so if you don’t like ham this could be a good choice! Warm Raclette with Baby Potatoes Finally, we got the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Riesling-poached Pears, Red Wine-braised Figs, Candied Pecans, Honey, and Cranberry Toast for $5.50! This was SUCH a good mix of salty and sweet. The bread and nuts were nice and crispy so there was a lot of crunch happening here. Warm Raclette with Riesling Poached Pears The fig jam was sweet and sour all at once, and really helped to cut through the richness of the cheese. We really enjoyed this twist on the classic raclette dishes we’re used to from this booth! Drinks To wash down all our cheesy food, we ordered the new Wicked Weed Brewing Uncle Rick’s Pilsner for 6 oz $5.00 / 12 oz $9.00. This was an excellent beer for a hot day. It was nice and light, not overly hoppy and there no outstanding flavors. Overall it was a light and refreshing beer that we could drink again and again. It really hit the spot! Uncle Rick’s Pilsner The Frozen Rosé is also back this year for $9.00, and we generally love its balance of dry and sweet. Any frozen drink is usually a good bet when you’re walking around in the HOT Florida sun, and this one is certainly no different. Cheers! Several other drinks are returning this year too, such as the René Favre Dôle and the Cave De La Côte Rosé Gamay, and if you can’t decide you can get a wine flight for $6.75. Overall We walked away from The Alps super happy and full of cheese. Seriously, when ALL three dishes revolve around hot cheese, chances are we’re going to be happy. If you’re looking for lighter fare, this booth definitely isn’t it — but if you’re after something hearty that’ll stick to your ribs long after the day is through, The Alps Booth is worth a visit. Follow along with us as we explore the 2022 Food & Wine Festival! Full spread from The Alps! If you’re planning to go to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and feel overwhelmed by all the choices, be sure to read ALL our reviews. You can also check out our guide to help you navigate the festival like a pro. Also, be sure to grab our free printable so you can start making those food checklists! Worried about breaking the bank? We’ve put together a realistic budget for the festival to help you plan! We’ve also done the math and figured out the cheapest days to visit the festival! Click Here to See Our FULL Coverage of the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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 do you think about the Alps booth? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Drowning in a Sea of CHEESE at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. 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It’s finally here — the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival has arrived! Plenty of Time to Explore We’ve already been making our way around the festival, checking out ALL the food, eating our way around the world and back again (yes, that includes eating ALL the cheesy things). This year also brings back the Eat to the Beat concert series — and we’re stoked to check that out, too! But for now, we’re heading to Spain to eat! Menu The Spain Booth is located between the Germany and Italy pavilions in EPCOT’s World Showcase. Spain in 2022 The Spain Booth has one of our all-time favorite snacks, the Charcuterie, which is served in a cup. Every food item is returning here this year. Also, each food item here is gluten-friendly. Spain menu However, there are a few new drinks, but we’ll get to that after we take a look at the food! Food Here’s a look at the full spread! Spain Food and Wine selections The Charcuterie is back this year! It has a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives, and an Herbed Vinaigrette for $6.50, and we ARE so ready to dive in again. This is usually one of our favorites, and this year is no different! It’s a great snack if you’re on the go because you can walk and eat it. Charcuterie It’s also surprisingly filling for what it is! And it’s super flavorful too. The sausage does have a little bit of a kick, so watch out for that spice! A little cup of lovely meats and cheeses The Paella with Rice, Chorizo, and Shrimp is also returning this year for $6.25. This is good, but it could be better. The rice is cooked and seasoned well, and the shrimp are just okay — they could use some more seasoning but they still have a fresh flavor. Paella with Rice, Chorizo, and Shrimp The best part of this dish is the chorizo sausage! It’s bold and full flavored with a great texture and perfectly balanced seasoning. The paella could honestly only have the sausage and rice in it and it would be great! Paella Finally, we have the Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika returning this year for $6.25. This is a lighter dish than the other two, and we usually enjoy it, but this year, it was pretty mediocre. Seafood Salad The salad doesn’t have much flavor and even the green olives are rather bland. It’s oily and some pieces were even a bit rubbery, which you don’t really want when it comes to seafood! This was a bit disappointing! Now, for the drinks! Drinks Returning drinks this year include the Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial Lager, which is $5 for a 6 oz. and $9 for a 12 oz. and the Faustino VII Rioja Rosado for $5. However, there are two new wines, including the Kentia Albariño Rías Baixas for $5. Kentia Albarino Rias Baixas This was very refreshing, even though it’s a dry wine. It also has a nice citrus flavor! Great for white wine lovers! The Quinta del ’67 Almansa Garnacha Tintorera is also new this year for $6.50. Quinta del 67 Almansa Garnacha Tintorera This wine is VERY dry. Like, our reporter said their mouth went dry after just one sip. We think this would be great with a sit down dinner, but it’s not so great when you’re walking around EPCOT in the 100 degree heat. This is NOT refreshing! If you’d like to try all THREE wines, you can also grab a Wine Flight for $6.25. If you’re not sure which wine you’ll like, we’d suggest getting the flight to try them all! Overall Overall, this is unique booth where you’re find some flavors that are a bit more adventurous. The charcuterie is our favorite thing here, so if you get one thing, we’d grab that! The paella is alright, and the seafood salad was just meh, so we wouldn’t go out of your way to grab them unless you REALLY want to try them (you do you!). This is a great booth for people looking for some gluten-friendly foods though! One last look at that food Need some help figuring out all the ins and outs of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Be sure to purchase our full guide for everything you need to navigate the festival like a pro. You can also grab our free printable to help you keep track of all the booths and food. Before the festival, be sure to read about our best planning tips, as well as our best tricks on how to conquer the festival. Here Are The Cheapest Days to Attend the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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! 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While many things are back to normal in the Disney Parks, some things still have yet to return. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park We’re still waiting for some restaurants to reopen, and this month we’re seeing not one, but TWO iconic Magic Kingdom experiences open back up. Now we’ve got the big news that a popular experience is coming back for DVC guests at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park next month! That’s right, Moonlight Magic is BACK! Moonlight Magic nights are exciting after-hours events that include access to select attractions, shorter-than-usual wait times, character sightings, reimagined entertainment, and special treats. Moonlight Magic will take place in Typhoon Lagoon on August 9th, 15th, and 23rd! How cool?! DVC Members with Walt Disney World hotel reservations can register for these events starting on July 22nd at 11AM EST. General registration for DVC members will open on August 3rd at 11AM EST, pending availability. Typhoon Lagoon Entrance These events are entirely free to DVC members, but non-DVC members are not admitted to Moonlight Magic events. To read more about the event, click here! If you’re visiting the parks in August, make sure not to miss the Disney Channel Dance Party and special Morimoto Asia event [note: I did a post on this earlier today that hasn’t been published yet, but I’d love to link it here — could the editor add it for me?] happening in Disney Springs at the beginning of the month. Keep an eye on DFB for all your DVC news! Here’s how to save THOUSANDS on a DVC membership right now — don’t miss this! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a DVC member? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Moonlight Magic Event Is Returning to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re at EPCOT. We’re eating our body weight in cheese. You know what that means? Kenya Booth YEP, that’s right, it’s time for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! This year’s fest has several fun activities, live entertainment, new merchandise, and so much more, but you know that we’re really here for the FOOD. And now, it’s time to head to the Kenya booth to see what it has to offer! Menu Over at the Kenya booth, you’ll find three items this year! We’ve got two returning eats that past visitors may want to check out (a beef item and a shrimp item), along with a beer option. Kenya Menu 2022 But does the small menu hold up against other booths? Let’s check it out! Eats First up, we’ve got the Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef Tenderloin served with sweet potato and corn mealie pap and kachumbari slaw. It’s gluten and wheat allergy-friendly! The presentation of this item is really great, and the flavors are bright and interesting. It has somewhat of a perfumed, floral note, and we really appreciated the added texture from the carrots. The meat was just a tad dry, although it wasn’t super noticeable with all those toppings. We enjoyed it a lot, but this would probably be a challenge for picky eaters because the flavors are a bit more exotic that other beef dishes at the festival. Order this one for $6. Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef Tenderloin with sweet potato and corn mealie pap and kachumbari slaw The other option here at the Kenya booth is the Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with citrus-scented couscous. It’s $6.75 and boy is it interesting! This is definitely one of those eats that’s more for adventurous eaters, considering the floral flavors of the couscous and shrimp. We would describe this meal as “exciting,” so if you’re hoping to try something a little more outside the box, it might be a good option for you. The shrimp was juicy and well-cooked, but like the beef, the flavors are definitely more geared towards adventurous palettes. Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with citrus-scented couscous So how does the Kenya booth stack up overall? Overall In general, we think this booth is a great option for those who like unusual flavor combinations and unique eats. If you’re looking for run-of-the-mill food that feels familiar, you might want to go elsewhere. Both eats here had floral notes, so you’ll need to like that type of food to enjoy the Kenya booth, but for those who do…this might be a BIG hit. Kenya Spread We’ve tried a wide variety of unique eats for the Food & Wine Festival, from french fries to wings to plant-based options, and there really is something for everyone this year! If you’re planning a trip to EPCOT in the coming months, we’ve got quite a few thoughts on what you should eat and drink during this festival. We’ll continue checking out all the other booths at this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the reviews and news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booth! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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! Do you plan to visit the Kenya booth during your trip to Food & Wine? Tell us in the comments! The post You’ve Seen the Blue Shrimp…But Are You Game for FLORAL Shrimp at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Need something to quench your thirst while you explore the 2022 EPCOT Food &Wine Festival? Keep reading to see some of the new beverages from EPCOT’s latest festival! Joffrey’s EPCOT’s 2022 International Food & Wine Festival is officially underway and we’ve been making our way through the entire park to show you everything this Festival has to offer. From full menus for ALL of the Festival booths to a complete list of the concerts you’ll be able to catch (yes, Boyz II Men is coming back!), we’ve got you covered! Now, we’re taking you on a food adventure through EPCOT’s different Joffrey’s locations! Are these booths you absolutely have to visit, or ones you should definitely skip? Let’s find out together! Menu Over at the Canada Pavilion Joffrey’s location, you’ll find a variety of available items. The new festival drink is the Arctic Sunrise! Arctic Sunrise Menu The American Adventure Pavilion Joffrey’s has the new Mocha Madness drink for the festival! Mocha Madness Menu The Joffrey’s near Disney Traders has the Castaway Cold Brew for the Food & Wine Festival! Castaway Cold Brew Menu Over near Mission Space, the Joffrey’s has the Nitro Dreams! Nitro Dreams Menu All of these drinks are new, so we couldn’t wait to check them out! Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the drinks themselves! Drinks First up, we got the Arctic Sunrise at the Canada Pavilion Joffrey’s. This drink was a cool citrus treat with passion fruit over ice and coconut syrup for $6.39. So we were expecting it to taste like POG juice, but it didn’t, so that was a bit of a letdown. The prominent flavor is mostly artificial coconut, which also makes it VERY sweet. There is SOME tartness from the passionfruit, but we think it needed just a bit more. Arctic Sunrise However, we’ll say this — on a hot day in Florida, this is still a good option. It’s very refreshing and can give you a sugar rush if you need it. A boozy version with Bacardi Tropical Rum for $13.99. Arctic Sunrise Next, we tried the Mocha Madness from the American Adventure Pavilion Joffrey’s! This drink was a frozen cappuccino blended with chocolate syrup. There’s a non-alcoholic version for $6.39, but a boozy version is available with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur for $13.99. Mocha Madness This is the PERFECT drink for the hot weather. The cappuccino flavor is strong, and the dark chocolate flavor just lingers on your tongue. Our only complaint is that we wish it were MORE frozen, but that’s not a deal breaker. In fact, this is probably one of the best frozen cappuccino drinks we’ve had in a LONG time. Mocha Madness Over by Disney Traders, we tried the Castaway Cold Brew! This had Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Nitro and sweet cream for $6.39. Castaway Cold Brew It’s DELICIOUS. The coffee taste is there, but you get a nice sweetness and creaminess from the sweet cream. There’s nothing really EXOTIC about this drink, but as an afternoon pick-me-up (which WE DESPERATELY NEEDED), it’s a solid beverage choice! A boozy version is also available with Grey Goose Vodka and Kahlúa Liqueur for $13.99. Castaway Cold Brew The last Joffrey’s drink we wanted to try tried was over by Mission Space, and it was called Nitro Dreams! This drink has Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Nitro Cold Brew, Irish cream syrup, and half & half topped with cream for $6.39. Nitro Dream Although this coffee is really good, we’re not sure we’d get it again, at least not when it’s so hot out. It warms up really fast and then becomes a not-so-cold brew drink. We also expected the flavor combination to be weird, but it was quite delicious! You can get a boozy version of this drink with Angel’s Envy Bourbon for $13.99. Nitro Dream Those are all of the festival drinks at Joffrey’s! OVERALL Cold and frozen drinks are just about the perfect thing for hot days at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and this year’s beverages from Joffrey’s did NOT disappoint. You can’t really go wrong with any of these drinks because they all offer a nice and refreshing break from the summer heat. Do any of these drinks sound good to you? There’s so much to try at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year, and we have everything you need to go in prepared! Check out all of the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items coming to the Festival, and click here to see how EPCOT has UPGRADED its cheese crawl EPCOT Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Click here to see our insider tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, and click here to learn about the 7 truths you need to know about the Festival. You can also check out our DFB Guide to the Food and Wine Festival for 200+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. We’ll be sharing FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so check back with us for all the latest Food & Wine Festival news! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booth! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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! 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For the next 129 delicious days, you can sip, savor, shop and repeat across six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE! The festival kicks off today and continues through Nov. 19, offering new experiences for foodies and fun-loving families. A passport for the palate, this iconic festival is a magical taste […]View the full article

You guys. There is just SO much food at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival — we can hardly keep up. Japan Booth 2022 But we do it — you know, for science — and are still eating our way around the festival trying allllllll the foods — from the India Booth to the Italy Booth to the Canada Booth and MORE! Now, we’re heading over to the Japan Food Booth to try out some brand new offerings this year. Should you carve precious time out of your day to visit this spot? We’re going to find out! Menu You’ll find the Japan Booth in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT (bet you couldn’t have guessed THAT). This is one of the food booths we typically look forward to the most at festivals, so let’s see what we’ve got this year! Japan Booth menu There are FOUR new menu items to try this year, so let’s get to it! Food One of this year’s new items is the Takoyaki for $8.50. It’s made with Octopus, green onion, and cabbage bites topped with tonkatsu sauce, bonito flakes, and nori. This dish is probably not for kiddos or picky eaters — but we enjoyed it! The octopus was our least favorite part, but overall we liked this a lot more than we thought we would. The Yuzu Lemon Drop is returning this year for $8. It’s made with Vodka, yuzu, and lemon. It basically tastes just like lemon and yuzu (you can’t taste the vodka at all). It’s a light refreshing drink that’s perfect for a hot Florida day. Yuzu Lemon Drop This drink was called the Kochi Lemon Drop last year, but it’s the same thing! Follow Along as We Explore the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Overall At the end of the day, the Japan Booth has some great options if you’re looking for quick, on-the-go snacks like the Teriyaki Bun or the Takoyaki! We think you might find better drink options at other festival booths, and if you’re after a heartier snack or something that could potentially be a meal, the Japan Booth probably isn’t the best choice. The full spread from Japan Planning to go to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and feel overwhelmed by all the choices? Be sure to read ALL our reviews. You can also get our guide to help you navigate the festival like a pro. Also, be sure to grab our free printable so you can start making those food checklists. Worried about how much all that food is going to cost you? We’ve put together a realistic budget for the festival to help you plan! We’ve also done the math and figured out the cheapest days to visit the festival! Here Are All The Menus Announced for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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 new food at the Japan booth are you most excited to try this year? Let us know in the comments! The post You'll Either LOVE or HATE Japan's New EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Item first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s one of our favorite times of the year! No, not Halloween — not the holiday season, either! 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival It’s the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and we’re bringing you everything you need to know about the fest’s opening day. From Global Marketplace booths with stellar snacks to exclusive merchandise and live music, we’re sharing it all. But, we’re not the only fans who love the Food & Wine Festival, so let’s check out the crowds on the first day! EPCOT festivals are some of the most popular events hosted in Disney World, and for good reason! Guests can sample and savor a wide range of different flavors from around the world, and even take in additional entertainment offerings. We arrived at EPCOT bright and early to make sure we didn’t miss any of the action, and we certainly weren’t the only ones with this plan. EPCOT entrance crowds Once we arrived inside, we saw a lot of people up near the front of the park close to the entrance. EPCOT Crowds As we moved deeper into EPCOT, we saw that there was quite the line forming already for Spaceship Earth. Spaceship Earth line Back in the World Showcase area, the crowds remained pretty heavy, but not as terrible as they could be. Food and Wine Festival crowds Lines at popular festival booths aren’t anything new, and this year doesn’t seem to be any different. One of the longest lines we saw today was at the China booth — and this is nothing new, China often has the longest line at a lot of the EPCOT festivals. If you go here, get the bao buns — it’s worth the line; you’ll thank us later. China booth We also saw a decently long line at Shimmering Sips, which is the booth that has the different flavored mimosas, including the famous POG Juice Mimosa, so what’s not to love? Shimmering Sips Line! But once you got out of line and were just walking around World Showcase, the crowds didn’t seem that bad. There was space to move around, and you weren’t standing or walking shoulder-to-shoulder with the person next to you. Not too bad! Plus, many booths didn’t have very long lines at all! The Ireland booth, for example, had a very short line, and it was easy and quick to just walk right up and place our order. Ireland booth There were, of course, some areas that were busier than others, for example, we saw a lot of people in the UK pavilion, but even that was pretty manageable. Apparently there are a lot of people who wanted to eat and drink around the world today! Crowds And given how hot it was outside, we expected that the one booth with indoor seating, Appleseed Orchard, which is located in the theater that usually shows Canada Far and Wide, would have a lot of people, but even there, we were surprised to see that there was plenty of space to head inside and take a load off in some AC! Plenty of room! Want to know more about this year’s 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? You can learn more here! If you want to guarantee a good spot at the Food & Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Series, consider booking a dining package. 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Can’t wait to see all the delicious eats from the 2022 festival? Check out all of our full reviews of each booth here! And make sure to keep following DFB for the latest Food and Wine Festival updates! Click here to follow along with us at the Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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! 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We hope you’re hungry, because it’s time for another food booth review from the 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! 2022 Brazil booth The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is running alllll the way until November 19th this year, and it’s a good thing, because there is a BUNCH of food to try! But, how do you know which food is worth your time, money, and stomach space? Well, that’s where we come in. We try out everything to tell you what’s great and what’s just “meh” at the festival. Now, we’re headed to the Brazil booth to see if it should be on your list of places you just HAVE to check out! Menu The Brazil booth is located between the Morocco and France pavilions in EPCOT’s World Showcase. The menu features a new item along with some returning favorites! Brazil Menu But, the menu is actually smaller than it was last year, interestingly enough (at least our cheese bread is still here!). Brazil Menu 2022 Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up is the NEW Feijoada, which is Black Beans with crispy pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and Ben’s Original Long Grain White Rice for $6.25. This snack is PACKED with flavor! It’s one of the most well-seasoned things we’ve had all day. You can taste the garlic and onion in the baked beans, and the basil and spices stand out in that pesto. All of the flavors complement the pork belly very well. Feijoada Some pork belly can be a little bit chewy, but this dish was NOT. It melted in our mouths! The rice was also well-cooked, and we thought that, as a whole, this snack tasted very authentic. You wouldn’t expect to get something this good in a theme park. Next, we got one of our returning favorites — the Pão de Queijo, AKA Brazilian cheese bread, for $4.75. This item is gluten- and wheat-friendly, and it’s also a part of Emile’s Fromage Montage! Great news: this snack is every bit as delicious as we remembered. Pao de Queijo The bread is super cheesy and tasty! Don’t expect normal bread when you get these — they’re so packed with cheese that the texture comes off a little bit gooey overall. There’s a great cheddar flavor and saltiness inside. We think that just about everyone will love these, as the flavors are very familiar and comfortable. Pao di Queijo This is a great staple that we’ve had many times before. It’s soft, chewy, and cheesy — what’s not to love?! Drinks In terms of drinks, there is another one of our favorites over here – the Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça for $11. This is a nice, cool, refreshing drink and honestly one of our fave cocktails at the festival! Frozen Caipirinha in 2011 There is also a Xingu Brazilian Black Lager available for beer drinkers at $5 for a 6 oz. pour and $9 for a 12 oz pour. OVERALL Although there are only 2 snacks at this stop, it seems like there’s something for everyone. The Pao de Queijo is a simple, delicious option for kids or anyone who likes more familiar flavors, and the Feijoada is a more adventurous and authentic snack! The Brazil booth is definitely not one to be missed. Brazil Food Selections If you want to know more about the festival, you can check out our budgeting tips, see the full menus for all of the booths, and see the full Eat to the Beat concert lineup. Food & Wine Festival Need to know even MORE?! Check out our insider tips for the festival here, and click here to see the 7 truths you should know about the Festival. And, you can check out our DFB Guide to the Food and Wine Festival for 200+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Time to eat! We’ll be sharing reviews for ALL of the booths at the Festival, as well as any other information you need to know, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Food & Wine Festival news and updates! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY single EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booth! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos Full Reviews of ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Insider Tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Shop the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Collection Online A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 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! Have you ever tried any of the items from this booth? Tell us in the comments! 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It’s finally here!!! It’s time! Yes, the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival has officially kicked off, and we’ve been busy checking out all the UH-MAZING food including fried cheese, tasty poutine, and delicious desserts. We’re not done yet, though, because there’s MORE to eat! So, let’s head on over to the Ireland booth to see what this year’s offerings are! Menu The Ireland booth is located right before the U.K. pavilion if you’re coming from Canada. 2022 Booth As you may have suspected, everything at the Ireland booth is inspired by the Emerald Isle. We’re talking about a seafood pie, sausage, and Bailey’s! Who’s ready to chow down? So let’s dig in! Food Everything at the Ireland booth is returning this year, including the Fisherman’s Seafood Pie for $6.75. This is warm and savory, with the top layer crispy and adding an nice texture. The inside filling is super creamy and filled with veggies and seafood. Fisherman’s Pie If you like seafood, you might be a fan of this! But be warned that it is kinda heavy. If you’re not a seafood person, we would not grab this item — it’s a warm seafood pie, and we don’t think people who dislike fishy flavors would enjoy this. This pie is only for seafood lovers! You HAVE to like seafood to like this one! Next up is the Roasted Irish Sausage with colcannon potatoes and onion gravy for $5.50. This is also a returning item. This sausage was nice and savory but we honestly didn’t think it was anything special. It was nice that it was a more hearty sausage, but it reminded us a little of just the average breakfast sausage you get at restaurants around Disney World. Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes The gravy is tasty, but nothing to write home about. You can definitely taste the onions but they’re not overpowering which is nice if you’re not the biggest onion fan in the world. The mashed potatoes take on the onion gravy flavor a lot and they’re not super creamy but they’re not very chunky either — they are on the thicker and chewier side though! Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes The dessert here is Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish cream liqueur custard for $4.75. We LOVED this dish before — It’s so rich and chocolatey with just a hint of flavor from the booze. The chocolate pudding cake has that signature Bailey’s flavor and the cream gets really melted on top of the cake. We were expecting the treat to be completely melted on top in a gross way from the looks of it, but it really wasn’t at all! Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake The chocolate cake held up really well and it had a nice texture and then melted in your mouth. The chocolate itself is very rich and decadent as well. If you like Irish cream and chocolate, you’ll probably love this, and it is tasty, but otherwise we wouldn’t go out of your way to grab this dessert! You could share this one as well! If you love chocolate, make a beeline for the Ireland booth — you can thank us later! Drinks Every drink at the Ireland booth this year is also returning, including the Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale, which is $5 for a 6 oz. and $9 for a 12 oz, as well as the Bunratty Mead Honey Wine, which is $6. But what we get excited about is the returning Guinness Baileys Coffee Shake for $11.50. It even comes with its own souvenir cup! Guinness Baileys Shake This delicious shake has made our best of the fest list in the past. The stout flavor with the chocolate makes this a wonderful drink, so be sure to try it out! Overall Overall, this booth has a lot of HEAVY foods that might weigh you down, especially if you eat everything! We wouldn’t eat all of this right before you get on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, that’s for sure. But, if you’re looking for some heartier dishes with those classic Irish flavors, you should stop on by! If you drink alcohol, we’d definitely get that Guinness Baileys Coffee Shake so you can take home the cup! Ireland spread Planning on going to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Be sure to grab our FULL GUIDE that will help you navigate the festival with ease. You can also grab our free printable to use as your food planning checklist! Want to check out our food reviews for the festival? You can find them all here! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s A Realistic Budget for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. 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