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It’s here! The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is finally here! Brew-Wing 2022 at The Odyssey We’ve been having a great time at the festival so far, eating around the World Showcase, checking out the entertainment options, and shopping the FIVE new merchandise collections. But now, it’s time to head over to Brew-Wing at the Odyssey to try out this year’s menu! The booth wasn’t set to open until August 15th, but it has blessed us with its presence EARLY this year. Menu This year’s menu has FIVE different flavors of wings, three of which are new additions to the booth. We’ve also got the Crispy Brussels Sprouts back, but they’re a little different than they were before. Brew-Wing Menu 2022 There are six adult beverages on the menu this year as well, and three of them are brand-new! Eats Let’s start things out with those wings! We’ve got quite the table full of food. Brew-Wing Spread First up is the Garlic-Parmesan Wings with celery and ranch, a classic combination. These, as well as all the other wing combos, will cost you $7.50. Honestly, we would describe these as “DRENCHED” in garlic and cheese. They were really messy, but a nice, strong garlic flavor. Garlic-Parmesan Wings with celery and ranch Next on our list is the returning Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch, another classic. They were simply good, and they had a slight kick, but of the options on the list they’re the most basic. Similar to what you’d get outside the parks. Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch Now let’s talk about the NEWBIES. The Sticky Wings with Peanut Sauce and Grape Gel were really intriguing to us, and we liked them a lot! They truly are a PB&J wing, but in a really good and delicious way. Our favorite part was probably the really unique texture that they have — very sticky indeed. Sticky Wings with Peanut Sauce and Grape Gel with Celery and Ranch We also checked out the Sriracha-Lime Wings! They were nice and spicy, which was great because sometimes sriracha is a letdown at Disney World. (They’re not exactly known for going hard on the spice here.) They’re saucy instead of the typical sriracha paste-like texture that you get, and they have a good kick to them. Sriracha-Lime Wings with celery and ranch And the last of the wings was the Dry-rubbed Jerk-spiced Wings with papaya chili sauce. They smelled AMAZING and had a very peppery spice to them. The sauce is sweet so it levels out the spiciness, but that pepper flavor does linger for a bit. Dry-rubbed Jerk-spiced Wings with papaya chili sauce with celery and ranch But we can’t forget about those Crispy Brussels Sprouts with buffalo sauce! Unfortunately, they were a bit of a letdown. They were on the undercooked side and the blue cheese didn’t have much flavor. The cream didn’t have much flavor either, and it even added a bad texture into the mix. It dried out pretty much as soon as we walked outside the building. Bummer. Crispy Brussels Sprouts with buffalo sauce That wraps up our eats, but what about the beverages?! Drinks There are plenty of options for washing down those wings, starting with the Brew-Wing Cider Flight. The flight is $10 and comes with the Bold Rock Honeycrisp Hard Cider, the Woodchuck Guava ‘Nother Hard Cider, and the Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Strawberry Lemonade Hard Cider. The Honeycrisp tasted like a very traditional hard cider, a little honey sweetness, but very refreshing. The strawberry reminded us of a dry strawberry lemonade, which was perfect for the hot summer weather. And finally, the guava is perfect if you’re looking for something a little bit sweeter. Brew-Wing Cider Flight We also ordered the 3 Daughters Brewing Watermelon Wheat Ale. It’s $5 for a 6oz or $9 for a 12oz. This was NOT a strong watermelon flavor, more of a slight hint of it. It was good, but if you want a punchy flavor, this isn’t that. 3 Daughters Brewing Watermelon Wheat Ale So how did Brew-Wing do overall? Overall If you’re looking for that classic sports bar food experience, this is a great stop! The wings have improved SIGNIFICANTLY since last year, and the flavors were all pretty great this time around. The Garlic Parmesan, Jerk-Spiced, and PB&J wings all impressed us. Brew-Wing at the Odyssey We’d steer clear of those Brussels Sprouts if we went back, but the beers and ciders are great choices if you’re looking for something fruity and summery to drink. All in all, we recommend stopping by Brew-Wing in 2022! Make sure to keep following along with DFB for all the festival updates! We’ve been trying out EVERY booth at this year’s festival and there are already some delicious favorites, as well as some confusing experiences. We’ll make sure to share the details on everything! Food & Wine Festival We’ll keep updating you with all our food reviews, so stay tuned throughout the festival! Click Here to See All the Food Reviews from the 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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The 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival has officially started, so we’re checking it all out and sharing our thoughts. 2022 China Festival Booth We’ve already had a sneak peek of the booths that we’ll be getting this year, plus the menus at each of the booths, and everything new coming to the festival! Plus, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is once again returning to the America Gardens Theater. Now, we’re heading to the China Booth to let you know what you absolutely MUST get, or what you could probably skip. Menu At the China Booth, you’ll find a variety of items. We’ve got one returning food item plus two new ones, and two new drinks! The Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings are returning, and new this year are the Dandan Noodles and the Mongolian Beef Bao Bun. Here’s a look at the menu: Plenty to try at the China Booth So which items at this booth are worth grabbing? Let’s find out! Eats First up are the returning Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce. We tried these at the festival last year and thought they were really good. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce had just the right amount of flavor. This year, you can grab them for $5. These were fine, but nothing too exciting. The chicken was tender and there was a nice sweet soy flavor that you’d expect from the sauce. At the end of the day, though, they just tasted like frozen dumplings you could cook at home. Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce Next up, we had the Mongolian Beef Bao Bun with onion. We tried this item during the Taste of the Food and Wine Festival in 2020 and thought it was great and the beef was very flavorful. This year was no different! Mongolian Beef Bao Bun with onion When we tried it this time, we thought the meat was incredibly tender and wasn’t hard to bite into. There was a mild soy flavor, but we wish there was a little more sauce happening here. The bao bun was perfectly squishy and had great flavor too! You can grab the Mongolian Beef Bao Bun for $7.25. We may or may not already be back in line for more… We love a good bao bun. And the last food item we grabbed was the Dandan Noodles, which have spicy pork with Sichuan sauce, peanut butter, sesame, and green onion. Dandan Noodles This was a new dish, and we were really hopeful about it — but it was a swing and a miss for us. The meat had a grainy texture that was not pleasant, and the noodles were just a little too spicy to be eating on a hot day. We also really didn’t get any sort of Asian flavor profile from this dish — overall, we wouldn’t get this one again. Can’t pass up a good noodle. The Dandan Noodles are $8.25. Drinks Two of the drinks on the menu this year are returning. We’ve had the ByeJoe Punch (Chinese baijiu spirit, piña colada mix, and lychee) before, as well as the Jasmine Draft Beer, which makes appearances at other festivals. Jasmine Draft Beer 2019 New to this festival is the Passion Fruit Bubble Tea, a non-alcoholic tea beverage that is $7.25. We thought this drink was alright — the tea itself was light and refreshing but not overly flavorful. As for the boba, it sort of congealed into a slimy mess and made the drink pretty unpleasant. You might need to be FAST to get the full effects of this one. Passion Fruit Bubble Tea Now for some alcoholic drinks! We tried the Good Fortune Citrus which is Triple sec, grapefruit, and white boba. This was super light and flavorful! There was a bright, citrus taste that was quite refreshing. There was some pulp from the grapefruit juice, and it made for an interesting texture. If you want to try the Good Fortune Citrus, it will cost you $12. Good Fortune Citrus And finally, we tried the Fireworks drink, which is Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Smirnoff Vodka, orange, and mango for $14. Fireworks: Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Smirnoff Vodka, orange, and mango If you’re looking for a boozy beverage — this is it! Despite having both orange and mango flavors in our drink (which are typically pretty sweet), all we could taste were tequila and vodka. Not quite as refreshing as we had hoped! Overall Overall, there are some items definitely worth checking out at this booth. In past years, it’s been a solid option with food that was good but didn’t necessarily wow. If you’re looking for some solid Chinese staples like dumplings and bao buns, you can’t go wrong here — but we think you might be better off grabbing drinks from a different booth. Follow Along as We Explore the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Heading to the Food and Wine Festival this year? If you’re not sure where to begin, you’ve come to the right place! Click here if you want to take a look at all of the food booths available at the festival this year, and click here to see all of the new food items available at the festival this year! 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Click here to check out our insider tips for the festival, and the 7 truths you need to know about the Food and Wine Festival. And make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Food and Wine Festival reviews! Click here to see our reviews for EVERY 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! 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Yes, we really are eating our way ALL around the 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! Refreshment Port Can you blame us, though? There is so MUCH amazing food to try out. So far, we’ve been to Germany, Mexico, Italy, and Canada, just to name a few (you can see all of our reviews right here!). And now, we’re going over to Refreshment Port, which is hosted by Boursin Cheese (wait, did we say CHEESE? Yes, we did!). Menu Refreshment Port is located right before you get to the Canada pavilion coming from the front of EPCOT. This location isn’t just used for festivals — it has other food as well. But, there are some special items on the menu just for Food and Wine. The Braised Beef Poutine is back at this location for the festival, along with the Maple Cheesecake! Refreshment Port menu The only thing that’s actually new here is one of the drinks, so we’ll definitely be trying that out. But, let’s look at the eats first! Food Here’s a look at what we got! Booth spread The Braised Beef Poutine is back! It’s made with French fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, cheese curds, and gherkin relish and costs $9.50. Braised Beef Poutine This is AMAZING. It was one of our favorites last year and it’s one of our favorites again. This is such a great savory dish to help you break up sugary treats or drinks throughout your day. You also get an incredible portion of food, especially for the price! For under $10, you get a boatload of food that’s shareable and could honestly be a great quick lunch. YUM The Boursin cheese sauce melts into the top and adds moisture while the fries soak up all those tasty beef flavors. The cheese curds wren’t that warm, but the braised beef heats everything up. And, the beef tasted like a lot of care and attention went into making it (AKA it was delish). The only thing we didn’t love was that gherkin relish on top, just because we don’t think this dish needed it! But, it does add some acidity if that’s what you’re looking for. We definitely recommend The Maple Cheesecake with whipped maple bourbon cheese and candied pecans is also back this year for $4.50. First of all, we have to say that this treat holds up super well in the heat! It didn’t completely melt and it kept its shape, which, if you know how that Florida heat is, is very impressive. YUM The cheesecake tastes like real maple syrup and not artificial at all. It is the main flavor here though, so if you’re not a maple fan, this isn’t for you! We do wish we could’ve tasted a little more of that cream cheese flavor. Maple Cheesecake The crust on the bottom of this is made of lady fingers, which we found to be really nice! It makes the dessert light and was untraditional in a great way. The pecans on top added a nice crunch, too. If you want a light dessert that’s refreshing while still being sweet, or you want something to share, this is a great option! A wonderful little treat Now let’s look at the drinks! Drinks There’s a new cocktail to try this year, and we are ALL over it. It’s the Frozen Mango Martini for $11. It’s made with Boyd & Blair Vodka with mango nectar and lemon. Mango Martini Oh my goodness is this thing STRONG! We were taken aback when we took our first sip. You can taste the vodka right away! But, the mango nectar really did help balance this out with a little sweetness. We did not, however, get much acidity from the lemon at all in this drink. Watch out for this one! We would say this drink is better to have when it’s a little bit cooler in the day, because having it in the extreme heat is a little too much to handle with how boozy it is. It is a good bang for your buck since it’s strong, but it’s not a balanced cocktail. If you like strong drinks, this is where it’s at. Or, you can share with a friend! Overall Overall, there are some super tasty options over at Refreshment Port! It’s worth stopping by and checking out if you enjoy any of these flavors we mentioned. There are some hearty options if you’re really hungry, or great items to share with others. And if you get that Mango Martini, you’re definitely going to NEED some of those hearty options. But, if you get one thing here, we definitely wouldn’t miss out on the poutine if we were you! Refreshment Port We’re going to keep eating everything at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, so be sure to keep up with all our reviews, which are available here. Also, don’t forget that you can also get a free printable to help you navigate all the food booth menus! Want even more EPCOT Food and Wine Festival details? You can get the FULL DFB Guide with EVERYTHING you need to know about the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Here is Every Food Booth Menu For 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! 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! The post Poutine? Good. EPCOT’s Braised Beef Poutine with Boursin Garlic Cheese? 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It’s out with the old and in with the new over at the India booth at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival this year! India Booth 2022 Yep, EPCOT’s 2022 International Food & Wine Festival is officially underway and we’ve wasted no time in trying out everything the festival has to offer! There is SO much food to try, music to enjoy, and even an updated cheese crawl! Right now, we’re headed over to the India booth to check out ALL of the new items, as well as some returning favorites. So, come along to see if this booth is worth it! Menu You can find the India booth over between the China pavilion and Refreshment Outpost (find our map right here!). Here, you’ll find a bunch of new as well as some returning items! All of the food items are new, and all of the drinks are returning, so we’re excited to try everything out. India Menu 2022 Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats There’s a BUNCH of new stuff to try out over here, and it all looks very delish, so let’s get started! Full spread in India ALL of the food items are new at the India booth this year! First up, we have the Crispy Paneer with mango-curry ketchup for $5. If you don’t know, Paneer is a type of Indian cheese. This item is also a part of Emile’s Fromage Montage (the cheese crawl!). Crispy Paneer This was SO GOOD! The breading was almost like the kind you would find on the outside of a chicken nugget, and the cheese inside had a texture like tofu but with a cheese flavor. It’s not a melty cheese, it’s very dense and hearty. Paneer The sauce was also awesome — it had chunks of mango in it and the curry flavor was super prominent. It was very well spiced, but not spicy (so it had flavor spice, not heat spice!). This is a real winner! A look inside Next, we got the new Potato and Pea Samosa with coriander-lime cream for $5.25. This is a plant-based item, for any of you plant-based eaters out there! Samosas! You get two samosas with this item and it’s a BIG portion! But, because they’re so big, they got a little soggy. The edges stay crispy, but the middle was more on the soggy side for us. Potato and Pea Samosa The filling wasn’t the most flavorful thing at first, but as we continued eating it, it got VERY spicy! If you can’t handle spice we would not recommend these. Even some of our reporters who like spicy food said it was too much. But our other reporter said the spice improved the samosas because it added a lot more flavor. Overall, this dish was just okay for us, and we probably wouldn’t go out of our way to get it again. Samosas Finally, we tried the new Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread for $6. Chicken Tikka Masala This is a classic chicken tikka masala. The chicken itself was very tender and cooked well. The sauce was super flavorful and you get a good portion of food with this dish, so it’s great if you want something filling! Chicken Tikka Masala We usually are skeptical about how well the rice is cooked at these festivals, but this rice was great! The naan, however, didn’t taste very fresh and it was really crispy as opposed to a soft naan you might find in other places. Now, for the drinks! Drinks ALL of the drinks at the India booth are returning from previous years. First up, we have the Mango Lassi — this comes in a non-alcoholic version for $5 and a version with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur for $11. We got the non-alcoholic version to try! This has been a favorite of ours in the past, but how does it stack up this year? Mango Lassi This drink has a LOT of mango flavor and it’s a pretty milky consistency. It’s kind of heavy with all of the dairy, especially on a really hot day. It sort of reminded us of a milkshake, but a little bit lighter than a normal, rich milkshake would be. Mango Lassi We’ve had the alcoholic version with the chai liqueur in the past, and if you like the flavor of chai and drink alcohol, we’d definitely recommend getting that version — it takes on a lot of those flavors and makes it a mostly chai drink. Other drinks at this booth include a beer and two wines. The beer is a Taj Mahal Premium Lager, which is $5 for a 6 oz. pour and $9 for a 12 oz. pour. For wine, you can get the Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine for $7 or the Sula Chenin Blanc for $5. Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine in 2021 Last year, we tried the Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine, which we found to be really fun and refreshing! It was sweet but not sugary and it had a very subtle fruitiness to it. It’s perfect for eating some spicy food on a hot day! OVERALL Overall, this is a super flavorful booth with some great options! You definitely should be ready for some bold flavors — this is not for people trying to eat something mild. We think a lot of people will like that Crispy Paneer (how can you go wrong with fried cheese?!), including the kids! If you can’t handle spicy food, we wouldn’t get the samosas, but if you want something hearty, the Chicken Tikka Masala is a good option! India is very flavorful! If you’re heading to the 2022 Food and Wine Festival and need some help planning, we’re here to help! We have the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year, a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and a look at the full lineup of entertainment. But, if you want to become a Food and Wine expert, make sure to read our insider tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, our budgeting tips, and the DFB Guide to the Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine 2022 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! Will you be visiting the India booth at Food and Wine? Tell us in the comments! 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It’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival season! 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Yes, there’s food and wine sprawled throughout the booths, entertainment, and merchandise. But did you know about the activities you can partake in during the festival?! There’s actually quite a bit to do, and today, we tried out a fan-favorite offering themed after a…rat?! We’re talking about Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak, of course! This scavenger hunt tasks you with the mission to find Chef Remy all throughout EPCOT. You can choose to partake in the activity for free; however, you won’t earn a prize at the end. In order to earn a prize, you’ll need to head over to the Creations Shop, Port of Entry, or World Traveler at the International Gateway to buy a map for $9.99! 2022 Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt Game Board Once you’re equipped with that map, it’s time to go! Each sticker showcases Remy with food-related items, and it’s your job to find statues of Remy next to those items around EPCOT. Once you find the statue, match the sticker with its correlating spot on the map. You’ll place the stickers on the board as you find the Remy statues! Once your map is completed, you can return your completed game board to Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway to pick up your prize! This year, the prizes are cups with different characters on them! These are the prizes! You can get one with Remy… Remy cup …one with Figment… Figment cup …one with Mickey… Mickey cup …and one with Tiana! Tiana cup If you’re wondering what these statues might look like, we’ll give you a tiny peek. DO NOT scroll down if you’re hoping to go in without clues! *SPOILER ALERT* Here’s what an example statue looks like! This is Remy with some carrots on a cutting board. Remy Whether you’re spotting him for fun, or hoping to get a prize at the end, this is a fun activity for the entire family! If you’re looking for other Food & Wine offerings, check out Emile’s Cheese Crawl. Or, check out all of the 2022 Food & Wine booths in EPCOT. EPCOT And we’ll continue to bring you the latest 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine festival fun, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out More Information 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! Have you tried this activity before? Let us know in the comments! The post A Complete Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Scavenger Hunt first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you been thinking about signing up for the Disney Vacation Club? DVC Ears! For those unfamiliar with the Disney Vacation Club (DVC), it’s basically Disney’s version of a timeshare represented by points. Members use those points to book rooms in Disney Parks hotels, at other Disney-owned properties around the world (like Aulani and Vero Beach), and more! If you’re interested in joining, Disney just announced a new offer just for you! If you purchase a DVC membership from now through August 24th, you could save up to $3,200 or more when you purchase 200 or more Vacation Points at Disney’s Riviera Resort or if you take advantage of savings at Aulani and the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Riviera Resort Here’s how much you can save, depending on how many points you purchase for Disney’s Riviera Resort: ©Disney How are the savings when you purchase points for Aulani: ©Disney Here’s what you could save, depending on how many points you purchase at Disney’s Grand Floridian. Note that the NEW DVC rooms are now available at this hotel. ©Disney You might notice that the savings are a little less than they were during Disney’s last DVC offer. So now might be a good time to jump on that membership if you’ve been considering it. Grand Floridian Note that the new DVC rooms at the Grand Floridian are now officially open! To receive a presentation personalized just for you, you can call the Disney Vacation Club at 1-888-681-6028. Be sure to ask about any savings that may be available. You can also mention Magical Beginnings, an offer that potentially offers up a cash rebate to new DVC members. You’ll ultimately have to decide if a Disney Vacation Club membership is right for you and your family. Be sure to read all about membership 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. Will you be joining the Disney Vacation Club soon? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Save THOUSANDS on a Disney Vacation Club Membership Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Alright everyone, it’s time to see if the Italy booth at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival is worth your time this year! Italy Booth! The EPCOT 2022 International Food & Wine Festival has kicked off and we’ve been checking out everything it has to offer, from the food to the entertainment to the cheese (cheese gets a separate mention from the food because it’s that important). We’re about to check out the Italy booth which was kind of disappointing last year, but the new items on the menu have us hopeful! So, let’s see if you should include Italy on your list of must-try booths! Menu The Italy booth is located in the Italy pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase (shocking, right?!). There are a variety of new items at the booth this year, from pasta dishes to Panna Cotta, and some returning favorites, like the Italian Margarita! It’s time to try the menu out! Now, let’s dive into the FOOD! Eats ALL of the food items are new at the Italy booth this year! We started with the new Gnocchi di Patate, which is Potato dumplings with four-cheese sauce and roasted cremini mushrooms for $9. Gnocchi di Patate number one OKAY ITALY! We see you stepping up your game this year — if there was an olympic-sized swimming pool of this sauce we would be first in line to jump off the diving board. It’s a little pungent thanks to the mushrooms, but if you’re into those funky flavors this is definitely going to be right up your alley. The gnocchi was light and fluffy and the mushrooms were cooked perfectly. This is a cheesy and garlicky dish sent from the snack gods above. Cheeeeeeesy dumpling goodness. Next, we got the other Gnocchi di Patate that is Potato dumplings with vodka sauce, Romano cheese, and crispy bacon for $9. Just like the first gnocchi dish we tried, the dumplings were cooked to perfection and we had no complaints there. The vodka sauce wasn’t quite as tangy as we were expecting, and a lot of that richness from the Romano cheese really came through. Gnocchi di Patate number two The bacon crumbles on top were a great addition and gave the pasta a smokiness, but they were more like bacon bits you’d buy in bulk from the store instead of freshly crumbled bacon. There was just the right amount of saltiness and garlic going on here, and overall gnocchi number two was a treat as well! A summery sauce Finally, we tried the new Panna Cotta which is an Orange blossom panna cotta with seasonal berries for $8. We immediately wished there were more berries included in this dessert! There were just four measly berries on ours. Panna cotta is usually thick, but ours was slightly thinner than normal — which could have just been a byproduct of the Florida heat. Orange Blossom Panna Cotta The orange blossom flavor was truly delicious — citrusy and subtle without being too sweet. It’s extremely light and refreshing and would be great if you’re looking for a sweet treat that won’t slow you down on your epic quest for more eats. N0w, on to the drinks! Drinks All of the drinks at the Italy booth are returning from previous years. We grabbed the Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello to try out again for $11. This drink has been around at EPCOT festivals for a long time and it’s usually one of our favorites! This year, it was just as refreshing. WARNING: it’s extremely tart so if that’s not your jam, you might want to skip it. Italian Margarita Also available at this booth is some Italian Sangria (note if they have red, white, or both) for $11, as well as Prosecco for $10, Moscato for $11, and a Peroni Pilsner for $6 per 6 oz and $10 per 12oz. Overall The Italy Booth has been hit or miss for us at past festivals, but this year we think it’s worth giving a shot! The gnocchi dishes were flavorful and certainly didn’t disappoint like other dishes we’ve had at this booth in the past. They’re definitely hearty items, though, so keep that in mind if you have a full day of eating ahead of you! Full spread at the Italy Booth! Want to start planning for your 2022 Food and Wine Festival trip? We’ve got ya covered! You can check out the FULL menus for all of the food booths this year right here, click here to see a list of all of the NEW items at the Festival, and click here to see how EPCOT has UPGRADED its cheese crawl! If you need even more tips, check out our insider tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, the 7 truths you need to know about the Festival, and our DFB Guide to the Food and Wine Festival to help you out! 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! Follow Along as We Explore 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 giving the Italy booth a visit when you’re at Food and Wine? Tell us in the comments! The post The New Gnocchi at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? 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If there’s a booth that we ALWAYS return to during the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, it’s the Canada Booth. 2022 Canada Festival Booth Why? Well, two words: CHEESE SOUP. We will grab the Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup every chance we get, but then again, we do love cheese. Although we’ve eaten our way around the festival trying the oh-so-exciting Fry Flight, and lots of cheese and carbs from Germany, Canada is a booth that doesn’t let us down annually. So let’s see how the booth is this year! Menu The menu here includes some Canadian-inspired dishes, as well as a Canadian beer and wine. Everything on the menu this year is returning. Canada menu Okay, we can’t wait, it’s time to dig in. Food There are just two menu items here, and both of them are returning. Both food items are returning! First up is that Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll for $5.75. We don’t have to tell you how delicious this is, and it’s one of the food items you can get to participate in Emile’s Fromage Montage! Look, there’s a reason this cheese soup is so popular, it’s creamy but also very textured for a soup. Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup The bacon adds a nice meatiness to the cheddar flavor and the pretzel roll is a perfect complement. Once again, the cheddar soup is a winner! The pretzel bread is a great complement! We’re also trying the “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with truffle-butter sauce. This is a returning dish and is still one of the pricier ones of the festival at $9.25. This is a great option if you don’t have time to take in a long sit-down meal at Le Cellier Steakhouse, but want to taste something from the restaurant quickly. It’s both rich and hearty. The only downside is that you can’t choose what temperature you would like your steak cooked, so ours was a little more well done than we prefer, but it wasn’t tough at all! It’s so good! And don’t be scared by the mushroom in the name, it didn’t taste mushroom-y, it just added to the richness of the sauce. For the price you pay, we definitely think this is a good deal because the steak is full of flavor! This is also a gluten-friendly item, so keep that in mind! Drinks Both drinks at the Canada booth this year are returning. The Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager is available as a 6 oz. pour for $5 or a 12 oz. pour for $9. This is a light refreshing beer, which is perfect for a hot summer day. Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager Also returning this year is the Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot Estate. This wine is available for $7. Overall Overall, the Canada booth has done it again with its delicious food! The one bad thing about this booth is that its two food items are so RICH. We know soup may not be what you want to eat when the humidity is making it feel like the temperature is in the triple digits, but it’s really good and definitely worth it. Maybe just hit this booth last so you don’t fall into a food coma. Overwhelmed by all the choices at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Be sure to read ALL of our reviews here, and check out our guide. We’ve even got a free printable to help you out! EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport If you’re headed to the festival this summer, also be sure to check out our best tips on how NOT to be miserable while you’re at EPCOT. Because it’s Florida, you can also expect storms, so be sure to read up on how best to handle those situations, too! Click Here For Every Single Food Booth Menu at 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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We’re headed Down Under to visit the Australia booth at the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! 2022 Australia Booth This booth has been around since 1997 and we’re ready to revisit some past favorites and try a dessert with a new spin! Come along with us for a full review. Menu The Australia booth menu is not super different this year, but one item did receive some new ingredients, and there are three NEW drinks. Australia Menu Let’s get to the food! Eats All the food options are returning from 2019 and 2021, but one item did get some changes. Australia Spread The Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas is back for $6.50, and it’s both gluten and wheat friendly. This entree has a bit of a kick, and we really loved how everything went together with the spicy shrimp flavor. Especially the snap peas! Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with pineapple, pepper, onion, and snap peas The shrimp weren’t huge, but they were tender and nice and flavorful. The peppers really level this dish up, thanks to the bit of spice and depth of flavor that they have. Grilled Sweet & Spicy Shrimp The Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies is also back, and this has been one of our favorites of the festival. It’s juicy and flavorful, and as a bonus — it’s also gluten and wheat friendly. You can get it for $8.25. Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies We have some really great thoughts about this one! It was very tender and not too game-y in taste, and we LOVED those potato crunchies. (I mean, who wouldn’t?!) If you’re a fan of lamb, this was actually quite good, and we’d order it again for sure. A piece of the Lamb Chop The Lamington is a returning dessert from previous years, and this year it has some updated ingredients. This version of the Lamington is Yellow Cake with Raspberry Filling, Dipped in Chocolate and Coconut for $4.50. Lamington The cakes were really dense, while also being incredibly moist. We think this would be a great end-of-night option (if you still have room) and it pairs nicely with the full-meal-style menu that Australia has. However, it’s SUUUPER sweet, so you may want to split it with someone else, especially because the portion size is hefty. It’s a great deal for the price, and those who want a sweet treat will probably love it. Lamington There are several new drinks so let’s check it out! Beverages We hope you’re thirsty because there’s a lot to drink! There are two new wines and a new beer, but when we stopped by on opening day, the beer was completely frozen over and undrinkable. (The ONLY thing that’s cold in Florida in July, amirite?!) However, we ordered the Wine Flight for $6.50 to try out one of the new wines! Wine Flight Our flight came with the Yalumba ‘Y’ Viognier, the Robert Oatley Chardonnay, and the Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon. (Try saying that three times fast!) Of those three, the Yalumba ‘Y’ Viognier was the only new option. We found it to be quite dry, and by the time we got to drink it, it was incredibly warm from the Florida heat. If you’re interested, you can buy a glass of this wine individually for $6, but it probably wouldn’t have been our personal choice for a hot day in EPCOT. Wine Flight What would you order? Overall Despite all the problems with the beverages, we thought the food at this booth was top-tier. The lamb was definitely well prepared and didn’t have the game taste that lamb can sometimes get. The shrimp are a great option for those looking to eat something with a little kick, and the cake is perfect as a sweet treat to break up all that savory or end the night at EPCOT. 2022 Australia Spread Basically, Australia has a little bit of something for everyone! You could take three different people with completely different palettes here and they’d all be able to order something that they like. Hopefully, they’ll just be able to get that beer situation under control! It’s time to say g’day mate to the Australia booth, but keep reading DFB for as we continue to cover the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! Here’s the FULL LIST of 2022 Food and Wine menu items! 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 would you order at the Australia booth? Tell us in the comments! The post Undrinkable Beer and DELICIOUS Eats. 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Everything is coming up…apples () at this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Appleseed Orchard in 2021 Yes, that’s right, we are BACK at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, and we are STOKED to try out all the new menu items at the food booths! So far we’ve tried out the Mexico booth, Germany booth, and the perfect booth for mimosa lovers, but we’re still tasting our way around World Showcase, and we just made our way to the Appleseed Orchard booth! You’ll find Appleseed Orchard in the Canada Pavilion at the Canada Theater — just take the path that you would take to get to Le Cellier or head up the stairs and over by the waterfall at the back of the pavilion. Let’s head on in! Inside you’ll find that the theater has basically been turned into a bar! 2022 Appleseed Orchard Festival Booth Can you guess what will be on the menu here? We think you can! Menu All the menu items here are ALL about apples! Most of the menu is returning from previous festivals, but there are a few NEW things to try! A look at the menu! Speaking of which, let’s get to tasting! Food We got the only food item here and the two new drinks — let’s try them out! We’re excited! Returning this year for food (and the ONLY food item on the menu) is the Apple Crumble Tart. We LOVED this treat last year, especially how the cinnamon sugar crumble on top added to the crispy apples inside the tart, all held together inside a delicious pastry shell. And this year, it did not disappoint! Apple Crumble Tart The apple filling inside has real apple chunks, it’s not just the jello-ish filling you can find in a lot of apple pies. On top is a cinnamon sugar crumble that adds another layer of flavor into this treat. It’s not too cinnamon-y though! Apple Crumble Tart There is a LOT of crumble topping on this though, so it was kind of drying over since there’s so much of it. And, when you cut into the treat, the crumble will get mixed up with the inside of the tart. Apple Crumble Tart The dough is very light and the filling soaks into it to make up a delightful treat overall! It’s super easy to eat and we think anyone who likes apples will love this! You can grab it for $4.75. Drinks Okay, so there are a LOT of drinks on the menu here, including some new ones that we had to try! First up is the Bold Rock Imperial Apple Hard Cider, which is $5 for a 6 oz. and $9 for a 12 oz. Bold Rock Imperial Apple Hard Cider This was very light and crisp, and not too sweet. It was like if a green apple was turned into a drink! It’s super refreshing and perfect for right now during the festival since it’s SO hot. If you like ciders, this is a delightful option. Light and refreshing! Then we sipped on the Playalinda Brewing Caramel Apple Pie Ale, which is $5 for a 6 oz. and $9 for a 12 oz. This is a darker looking beer and it smells EXACTLY like what it’s supposed to be — caramel and apples! It’s a pretty color! As for the flavor, it’s a little bit hoppy and it also has a slight bitterness to it. But, you also get a lot of the caramel flavor! We didn’t really taste a lot of apple flavor in this ale. This would be a great drink in the fall months when it cools down a little bit, but since you are inside over here, it’s still a great choice! Playalinda Brewing Caramel Apple Pie Ale There is also a Beer Flight for $10. Two of the three beers in the flight are returning, so it includes the new Playalinda Brewing Caramel Apple Pie Ale from Titusville, Florida, the returning Big Storm Brewing Co. Apple Blonde Ale from Clearwater, FL, and the returning 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Pecan Brown Ale from St. Petersburg, FL! We found the two returning beers to both be tasty last year. Appleseed Orchard Beer Flight in 2021 There is a Cider Flight again this year as well, and it also has brought back two of the three ciders from last year! The flight now includes the the new Bold Rock Imperial Apple Hard Cider from Nellysford, Virginia, the returning Original Sin Hard Cider McIntosh from New York, NY, and the returning Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Saint Chéri Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry from Armada, MI. The two returning ciders were both super delicious, too! Grab this flight for $10. Cider Flight in 2021 The Frozen Apple Pie is also back at this booth this year. This non-alcoholic drink is $4.50. It’s a sweet slushy that tastes just like apple pie! There is also a non-alcoholic cinnamon apple cider available for $3.75. 2019 Frozen Apple Pie The Apple Blossom Sky is also back for $11.50. It’s made with Apple cider, ginger ale, apple brandy, maple syrup, and mini marshmallows. 2020 Apple Blossom Sky Yes, it’s as amazing as it sounds. SUPER Yum. Also note that this is a location where you can get the Food and Wine Corkcicle classic tumbler for $32. Overall Overall, this is a great place to stop in if you want some air conditioning and a cold beverage! It’s one of the only indoor booths and trust us when we say you’re going to want to spend some time indoors during these hot summer months. If you love apples, this is obviously a must-do for you — even if you JUST get that delicious Apple Crumble Tart! It’s also cool to see Canada’s theater be repurposed. Inside the “booth” We’re making our way ALL around the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, and, as we previously mentioned, there is a LOT to take in. But don’t get overwhelmed — you can get our EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Guide to help you navigate the festival with ease. Also, don’t forget to print out our free printable with all the food booth details! Be sure to read ALL our reviews of every single food booth here. Eat and drink up! Here’s The FULL Lineup for 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series in EPCOT 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 and Wine Festival this year? What are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! 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Have you ever heard of Tanabata? Also known as The Star Festival, it is one of Japan’s traditional events that takes place on July 7. Legend has it that on this day, the two star-crossed lovers Altair and Vega, who are usually separated by the Milky Way, are able to meet once this time each […]View the full article

If you’ve ever dreamed of sampling cuisines from around the world all in one spot — boy, do we have some GOOD NEWS for you! We can’t wait to eat at this booth! The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has officially begun and we’re bringing you ALL the important news, updates, and food reviews you need to make your plans — like ALL the concerts you can see and full menus for ALL of the Festival booths! Now, it’s time to say, “Bonjour!” because we’re taking you to the France Booth to try some returning favorites and NEW items. With past dishes like Tarte Tropezienne and Braised Duck Confit à l’Orange, we’ve loved this booth at previous festivals — so let’s see what the France Booth has in store this year! Menu At the France Booth, we’ve got some returning items like the Beignet aux Trois Fromages and the Parmentier de Boeuf Braisé au Cabernet, and new items such as the Brioche aux Escargots, Sauce Crème à l’ail et Persil (a similar escargot dish was available last year) and the Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Framboises. For drinks, we’ve got returning favorites like the Strawberry Rose Mimosa and a new Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Blend! France menu Alright, now it’s time for the main event! Eats We decided to start with one of the NEW menu items, the Brioche aux Escargots, Sauce Crème à l’ail et Persil. It’s Escargot brioche with creamy garlic and parsley sauce — it’s similar to the Croissant aux Escargots from past festivals, but has been changed and is now made with brioche instead of a croissant. You can get this for $7.25. Brioche aux Escargots HOLY GARLIC BATMAN. Wow. This thing was garlicky and that’s saying a LOT because our reporter who tried this one LOVES garlic. But, the brioche was light and fluffy, and a bit heartier than the croissant from past festivals. We didn’t really taste or even notice the escargot, so if that’s holding you back from trying this dish it might not be as bad as you think! Brioche aux Escargots Next up, we tried the Parmentier de Boeuf Braisé au Cabernet — braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes?! Sign us UP! This dish is $6.75 — let’s find out if it’s worth you trying out! Parmentier de Boeuf Braise au Cabernet This dish was heaaaaaavyyyyyyy, man. It reminded us of the pot roast mom used to make — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing! There was nothing over the top or unexpected going on with the flavors here, and the mashed potatoes were pretty bland overall. If you’re looking for a heartier festival item, this might do the trick! A little on the heavy side. France is also serving the Beignet aux Trois Fromages for $6 which we’ve tried in years past. This cheesy, carby snack is a warm beignet filled with a three cheese blend. The beignet is sweet, and when we had this snack in the past we didn’t think it mixed well with the warm cheese filling, which is more like a cheesy gravy. You can read our full review here! Beignet aux Trois Fromages We recommend planning ahead if you’re going to try this item because you’re definitely going to need a nap immediately afterward. Save room for this bad boy because it is WORTH IT. What’s not to love? And finally, NEW at the France Booth this year is the Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Framboises. Vanilla crème brûlée with house-made raspberry jam come together in this dessert — which you can get for $5.95. Oh, and did we mention this one is gluten-friendly?! We’ve seen other Crème Brûlée dishes from this booth in the past, but this year it’s had a bit of an upgrade! Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Framboises We enjoyed this dessert — it was simple but light and refreshing. You have to dig all the way to the bottom to reach any of that raspberry jam, but when you do it is . The caramelized crust on top was nice and crunchy which was much needed from the custard. Drinks There are a few drinks on this menu! If you fancy a glass of red wine, there is the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Bordeaux, Château de Riffaud, which you can get for $5.75. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Blend If white wine is more your style, you can also get the Chardonnay, Louis de Camponac for $5.50. Chardonnay, Louis de Camponac The Strawberry Rose Mimosa for $8.95 would be PERFECT if you’re heading to the festival for brunch. In the past, we’ve loved the strawberry flavor and were happy to discover this wasn’t one of those super sweet drinks. Plus, can we talk about how PRETTY it is?! Strawberry Rose Mimosa in EPCOT Of course, it wouldn’t be the France Booth without a frozen slush, right?! The La Passion Martini Slush is made with Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, cranberry, and passion fruit juice for $12.95. At past festivals, we’ve thought this drink was okay, but we’d argue that the regular slushes you can get year-round in the France pavilion are much better! La Passion Martini Slushy So, what did we REALLY think of the France Booth this year? Overall France has been one of our favorite booths at past EPCOT Food & Wine Festivals, and this year we enjoyed it for the most part — though we didn’t discover any new standout favorites. If you’re a fan of créme brûlée, you should definitely check out this booth. And of course, that Beignet aux Trois Fromages keeps us coming back again and again. Follow Along as We Explore the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival If you’re heading to the 2002 Food & Wine Festival, be sure to check out our list of all the NEW items coming to the festival, and you can read more about the UPGRADED cheese crawl here! Full spread from France. Trying to become a festival pro? Check out our insider tips for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, and you can read 7 simple truths about the 2022 Food & Wine Festival here. And if you haven’t already, take a look at 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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What do waffles, beef, and beer all have in common? Can’t figure it out? Come on — we bet you can! Belgium Booth Want the answer? Well, ALL of these items are available over at the Belgium booth at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival! We’ve been making our way around the festival to show you everything available, from ALL of the fun food to the exciting lineup of concerts happening! And now, it’s time for our FULL review of the Belgium booth. Is this booth an absolute winner or something you should skip? Let’s find out together! Menu The Belgium booth is located between the France and Morocco pavilions in World Showcase. You’ll find a few different items here, most of which we mentioned already (waffles, beef, and beer — what more could ya need?!). Menu All of these items are returning from last year. In fact, the menu is the exact same except for the missing Chimay Dorée Gold drink. So without further ado, let’s get in to the food! Eats First up, we have the Beer-braised Beef served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes for $5.75. We’ve had this before and found it to be really tasty. In the past, the potatoes have been delicious and the flavors have been strong. But during past visits, we’ve also found this to be very salty and have felt like the meat was overdone. So what did we think of it this year? Beer Braised Beef with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes Well, we felt like this was a solid savory dish. It was actually our favorite thing at the booth this year! There was SO much flavor going on with it! Most importantly, we think that this a dish that delivers on quality no matter how long it sits around. Oftentimes, the dishes at the Food and Wine Festival are made several minutes in advance and are just sitting there, waiting for guests to order them. That can make those dishes taste a little less than ideal. But this is the kind of dish that still tastes good, even if it’s been sitting out for a while! Another Peek Next, there is the Belgian Waffle with warm chocolate ganache for $5. Again, this is a returning item and one we’ve had in the past. In previous years, the chocolate ganache has just tasted like regular chocolate syrup to us, and the whipped cream has just been your basic sugary whipped cream. This year, however, we will say that we were very pleased with the waffles themselves. They were nice and soft, really tender, moist, and not overcooked! The whipped cream and chocolate did melt incredibly fast though, so just keep that in mind. It’s not necessarily the most unique dessert, but it could be a great choice for picky eaters or little ones. Don’t be surprised if your kiddo ends up begging you to grab one of these! Waffle with Chocolate Ganache The last food item is the Belgian Waffle with berry compote and whipped cream for $5. There have been times when we’ve enjoyed this dish in the past, but we have also had it where it has WAY too much jam on it. The berry compote has also just tasted like normal jam to us on some occasions. This year again we really enjoyed the waffles themselves as they were soft and tender. And overall we thought that this waffle was very good! Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream Still, between this and the chocolate waffle, we think the chocolate one is more friendly for little ones. Drinks Now, time for the drinks! As we said before, all of the drinks are returning from last year. These include the St. Bernardus Witbier, Belgian Abbey Ale, and Delirium Red Fruit Ale, which also come in a beer flight for $10. Individually, they’re $5 for a 6 oz. pour and $9 for a 12 oz pour. We’ve tried all of these before and found that we like the Delirium Red Fruit Ale the best — it has a really great fruity flavor! Beer Flight in 2021 There is also an alcoholic coffee drink over here, the Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur for $11. Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur in 2013 This one has been around for a long time, and we’ve found that it’s a tasty way to get some caffeine! Overall We found this booth to be pretty good, though it is not terribly exciting. The waffles were solid this year — really well done and delicious. They’re pretty basic waffle toppings though. That could be great for kids or adults with pickier palettes, but they’re not exactly the most adventurous things you can get at the Festival. The Beer-Braised Beef was actually our favorite item here this year. It delivered on flavor and quality and is something that we think can hold up despite potentially having to stand out for a bit before being eaten. Overall, it’s a solid booth that could satisfy the whole family — beer and beef for the adults, chocolate waffles for kids. It’s a solid booth, though not necessarily anything that’ll totally and completely blow you away. Belgium Food Selections If you’re planning on visiting the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year, we’re here to help! We have ALL of the full menus for the booths this year, a big list of all of the NEW items at the festival, and some great info on that delicious cheese crawl! But, if you want to become a Food and Wine Festival pro, we’ve got insider tips for the festival, as well as the 7 truths you need to know. You can also check out our DFB Guide to the Food and Wine Festival for 200+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice! So Pretty! We’ll be keeping you updated with the FULL reviews of all of the booths at the Festival and all of the other information you need to know, so stay tuned to DFB 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 do you want to try? Tell us in the comments! 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Are you ready? Are you sure?! We hope you brought your appetites! Let’s GO! It’s the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and we’re making our way around the world to show you what this year’s festival has in store. Between every single menu for ALL of the booths and every single Eat to the Beat concert you might catch, we’re bringing it all to you! And now, it’s time to experience a BRAND NEW Festival Booth — The Fry Basket. Is this new booth worth a visit, or should you pass on by? Let’s find out! Menu This booth is BRAND NEW this year, and we’re so excited to try it. Over at The Fry Basket, you’ll find a variety of items — but as you might have guessed, this booth serves quite a few different versions of fries! Fry Basket Think fries are boring? Think again! You can get Adobo Yuca Fries with Garlic-Cilantro Aïoli, and they even have a Fry Flight with Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries, Barbecued Bacon Fries with Smoked Aïoli, and Sweet Potato Casserole Fries. Fry Basket menu To drink, this spot has a Salty Dog Cocktail and an 81Bay Brewing Co. Key Lime Lager. Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the Adobo Yuca Fries with Garlic-Cilantro Aïoli for $5.50. Instead of a plain ol’ potato, these fries are made from yuca with smokey seasonings and served with a creamy sauce. Adobe Yucca Fries These fries were our favorite thing at this booth! Although the Fry Flight looks more exciting, the flavor and texture of these Yuca fries CAN NOT be beaten. They basically tasted like Texas toast garlic bread in french fry form. They were perfectly crunchy, and that creamy sauce added a lot of tangy flavor. We think even people who aren’t fans of the Yuca flavor will enjoy these — although you can tell that these aren’t made with potatoes, the texture wasn’t too unfamiliar. SO GOOD Next on our list, we had to try the Fry Flight! This comes with three different types of french fries for $7.50 total. You’ll get Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries, Barbecued Bacon Fries with Smoked Aïoli, and Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and caramel whisky. Fry Fight We thought the Salt and Vinegar Fries were a little bit lacking in flavor. They were pretty crispy, and they had a lot of salt on top, but the seasoning wasn’t very well distributed so some fries were much saltier than others. We were hoping for more vinegar flavor on these as well! The Barbecued Bacon Fries tasted a lot like barbecue chips. The seasoning was very similar to a barbecue chip flavor rather than a sauce. Although we usually love aïoli, this particular sauce was very mayonnaise-forward, so anyone who doesn’t love mayo will probably want to pass on these. We could taste a bit of the smokey flavor, but not much. Fry Flight The Sweet Potato Fries were our favorite in this flight! They tasted like dessert without being too sweet. It really was like eating sweet potato casserole! The fries were pretty soggy — they weren’t crisp, but they also didn’t fall apart when we picked them up. The marshmallow, pecans, and cinnamon all added great flavors. Let’s try them out All these fries were making us thirsty, so we had to grab a drink of course. Drinks As far as drink options go at this booth, there is one cocktail and one beer! First up, we tried the Salty Dog Cocktail. This is made with Boyd & Blair Vodka with grapefruit juice, ginger, simple syrup, and lime with a salted rim for $11. It sounds like a mix between a Greyhound and a Moscow Mule — let’s see how it tastes! This drink was very vodka-forward, although you could definitely taste the grapefruit as well. We didn’t taste a lot of ginger, although there seemed to be a subtle kick from that flavor. We’d recommend this for anyone who really enjoys vodka drinks. Salty Dog Cocktail If you’re not one for cocktails, you can also grab the 81Bay Brewing Co. Key Lime Lager, which costs $6 for a 6oz pour and $9 for a 12oz pour. This lager is brewed with key lime for a refreshing, citrusy flavor. Key Lime Lager We thought this was a very tasty lager. You can definitely taste the lime in it, and it’s light and refreshing. If you’re not a big beer drinker, that key lime taste is probably not quite enough to make you love this. But for anyone who enjoys unique beer flavors, we recommend this! Overall So, did this year’s NEW Festival Booth pass the DFB test? In general, we think it did! Those Yuca fries were very delicious, and you can bet we’ll be back for more. The Fry Flight was a bit disappointing in some ways, but it was still fun to try out all the different flavors. And we think that a lot of people will enjoy the Key Lime Lager as well! Fry Basket If you’re thinking about heading to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival but aren’t sure where to start — don’t worry! You can see ALL the food booth menus here, check out all the NEW items coming to the festival, and even learn about a scavenger hunt for CHEESE! Plenty of Time to Explore Want even more pro tips on Food & Wine? Check out our insider secrets here, and read more about 7 things you should know about the Food & Wine Festival here. Plus, check out our DFB Guide to the Food and Wine Festival for 200+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Get ready! 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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Are you ready for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Swanky Saucy Swine — say that 5 times fast! We are — and now that the festival is finally here, we’re trying ALL the food and getting you ALL the reviews! So far, we’ve told you about some fun mimosas, a tasty mac and cheese, and a delicious taco and margarita combo, but now we’re checking out The Swanky Sauce Swine booth, which made its debut at the festival last year! Menu If the name didn’t give it away, The Swanky Sauce Swine is all about BBQ and pork, two of our favorite combinations. YUM! Sounds delicious, right? So let’s dive into some food! Food This spread is looking good! Swanky Saucy Swine food and drink selections The Crispy Barbecued Pork Rinds with pimento cheese is a returning item this year! For $4.75, you get some super crispy pork rinds and pimento cheese to dip them in. The pork rinds have a bit of a kick to them! They’re not for the spicy averse. As for the dip, it was spicy as well, but it also had a smoky flavor that was enjoyable. Pimento cheese and pork rinds This snack is gluten-friendly, and also part of Emile’s Fromage Montage (aka, the Cheese Crawl). The Soy-glazed Sticky Ribs with green onions and peanuts is also returning this year for $7. Not only do these ribs usually look GORGEOUS, but we found them to be delicious as well last year. So, what about this year? Soy-Glazed Sticky Ribs from Swanky Saucy Swine in 2021 These were good, but we could have used some more sauce — they were a bit dry. The ribs have a mild flavor to them and we didn’t really get any smokiness or sweetness. But, overall these are tasty! But wait, because there’s a NEW dish at this booth this year. It’s the Grilled Pork Shoulder Lettuce Wrap with charred corn salsa, pickled red onion, and cilantro-lime crema for $5.25. Grilled Pork Shoulder Lettuce Wrap These lettuce wraps were tasty as well! They’re very refreshing and the pork was tender and not dry at all. Our lettuce was a little bit wilted, but they were still enjoyable. Our reporter did wish there was a little more sauce though! And, if you’re worried about an overpowering cilantro flavor, don’t be! It’s not that strong at all. This dish is also gluten-friendly! Drinks The Rombauer Zinfandel for $9.50 is returning this year, and there’s also a new beer — the Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cabernet Franc Strawberry, which is $5 for a 6 oz. and $9 for a 12 oz. New beer alert! This beer is very refreshing and delicious. It has a nice carbonation to it, but it’s not too much like when a fizzy drink makes your nose tickle! It had a nice and fresh strawberry flavor that didn’t taste artificial at all. It also wasn’t too tart or sweet, which made this a super sippable beer. If you like fruity beers, you should try this one out! Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cabernet Franc Strawberry The Bourbon Bloody Mary for $11 is returning this year, though. It’s a Bourbon Bloody Mary with Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey. We’ve loved it in the past — plus it has a FULL SLICE of candied bacon in it. Say what? Bourbon Bloody Mary However, this year we found the drink to be way too spicy! It also separated and we had to keep stirring it just to keep the integrity of the drink. These flavors just aren’t the best if you’re looking for a nice and refreshing drink on a hot day. But if you love Bloody Marys (especially spicy ones) you might enjoy this! We DO love the souvenir cup the Bloody Mary comes in, though. Overall Overall, this booth is great for meat eaters and spice lovers! If you can’t handle spice at all, we might skip over the pork rinds and the Bloody Mary if we were you. The eats here are a bit more adventurous than your average theme park food, and have some great flavors to check out. Our only big gripe is that we wanted more sauciness from the Swanky Saucy Swine! Whew! There is a lot going on with the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, but if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by it all, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with the DFB EPCOT Food and Wine Festival guide. Plus you can get a FREE printable that lists out all the booths and their menus! 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Still need more details? Don’t go to the festival first without doing THESE THINGS. Plus, here are all our insider tips to help you navigate the festival like a pro. Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews from the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! 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. 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 making your way to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! 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Is everyone excited? The 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival has officially started, and we’re checking out all of the food booths! 2022 Flavors from Fire Booth We’ve been bringing you all the news from this year’s festival, like which booths would be available, as well as menus for the booths, and which menu items are brand new this year! With the festival underway, we’re bringing you our thoughts and full reviews from each booth! Let’s head to Flavors from Fire to see what’s worth it and what you should skip. Menu Flavors from Fire has three food items, two of which are brand new! The Smoked Corned Beef is a returning item and all four drinks are returning, as well. Flavors from Fire Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we tried the Banh Mi Bao with char-grilled Asian skirt steak, chicken liver aïoli, pickled vegetables, and cilantro. You can grab this bao for $5.75. Banh Mi Bao The meat on this bun was cooked really well — it came out incredibly tender. The bao bun itself was a tad on the dry side, and pretty thick, which actually took away from the flavor of the meat. The ratio of bao to other ingredients was a little off, but we still enjoyed it and we liked the blending of flavors from the various elements. It may not be our top eat of the day, but we’d order it again! Banh Mi Bao Next was the Rocky Road Chocolate Cake with marshmallows, spiced almonds, and chocolate ganache. This cake is $4.25. And to be honest, it was a lot smaller than we were expecting! Rocky Road Chocolate Cake It’s really delicious, but it turned out to be kind of a one-note flavor. Chocolate…and then MORE chocolate. The nuts added a nice crunchy texture, but the flavor of the nuts and marshmallows was kind of lost in the sea of chocolate. Not bad at all, but definitely made specifically for chocolate lovers and those who enjoy rich desserts! Rocky Road Chocolate Cake And returning this year is the Smoked Corned Beef with crispy potatoes, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue. In past years, this was called the Corned Beef Corner Route (as the booth was hosted by ESPN), and it’s back this year with a different name, but same ingredients. This item is a part of Emile’s Fromage Montage, which is the festival’s cheese crawl. Smoked Corned Beef In past festivals, we’ve really enjoyed this, and this time was no different! The salty beef pairs with the creamy cheese, and the pickled onion just pulls it all together. We think the cheese is definitely the best part of it, but we’re suckers for cheese, so who’s surprised? It’s made it onto our Best of the Fest list in years past, and it will probably be a contender this year, as well. The chips were nice and crispy and that beef flavor was subtle, but a great match with the other ingredients. You can grab it for $5.50. Smoked Corned Beef As an added bonus, this booth is home to the Remy Spork! The cute little blue spork is a great festival accessory if you don’t want to keep picking up plasticware around at the booths. The Remy Spork is HERE! We got ours at Flavors from Fire, but it’s available at various booths around the festival for $2.50. Click Here to Get All the Remy Spork Details! Drinks All of the drinks at this booth are returning from previous years. The first one is the Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon. We know it sounds bizarre, but it won us over a few years ago and we highly recommend giving it a shot! You can try the Swine Brine for $11. Swine Brine New to the festival last year and returning this year is the Saugatuck Brewing Company Bonfire Beer. When we tried this last year, we thought it would taste smoky (bonfire IS in the name, after all), but it didn’t! It’s kind of heavy for a hot day, but overall, it’s a pretty good dark beer. You can try this for $5 for an 8oz size and $9 for a larger cup of 12 ounces. Saugatuck Brewing Company Bonfire Beer And if you don’t like beer and don’t want to try the Swine Brine, there is a wine on this list, the returning Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel. You can grab a glass for $6. OVERALL Overall, as we did in years past, we liked this booth! We’re fans of the returning items and happy to see some new choices here, as well. The Smoked Corn Beef was the clear winner of the food items, and we’re willing to say that it’s a can’t-miss item at the fest! The bao bun was also pretty delicious, and if you’re planning to stop by, we recommend trying it out. Flavors from Fire spread If you’re heading to the Food and Wine Festival this year, there are a few things you should do before you go. Click here to check out the menus for the booths this year, and to see who’s performing in the Eat to the Beat Concert Series during your visit, click here. The Food & Wine Festival is here! To navigate the festival like a pro, click here to check out our insider tips! We’ll be reviewing all of the food booths at this year’s festival, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB to hear all of our thoughts! 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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There’s one question we’ve asked ourselves over and over again: When will the TRON rollercoaster FINALLY open in Magic Kingdom? When will the TRON coaster finally open? The TRON: Lightcycle Run rollercoaster was announced way back in 2017 and was supposed to open in time for the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, but this was delayed due to the pandemic-related park closures in 2020. Since the rollercoaster was announced, we’ve seen several new rides open like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (both located in EPCOT). When we were in Magic Kingdom recently, we decided to take a spin on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover to look at the construction progress for the new ride. Here’s what we saw! Aside from being a good ride to kick your feet up and relax for a few minutes, the PeopleMover offers great views of the TRON construction. We hopped aboard to take a look what’s going on. The Peoplemover offers great views of the TRON construction We can definitely see that progress is being made, but it also looks like there’s still quite a ways to go before this ride is finished. The canopy for the ride looks to be pretty much completed, however, and most of the construction that we can see is happening on the ground. Progress is being made We also saw some construction happening over by this tunnel, which is the tunnel that the Walt Disney World Railroad train (which is currently closed) will pass through when it reopens. Construction is chugging right along It looks like there’s some digging happening and construction occurring on the ground beneath the ride. Construction is happening on the ground We’re also curious about some construction that is happening nearby, over by the Space Mountain gift shop, Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. It looks like changes might be made to the exit of the shop. What’s going on over here? Progress is being made on TRON! The rollercoaster has recently been seen testing, and Disney even shared a video of the first full-speed launch. We’ve also seen the coaster’s canopy lit up at nighttime. ©Disney Disney also recently shared more details about the theme and plot of the ride. When they go inside the queue, guests are meant to feel as though they are being shrunk and digitized to take part in a Lightcycle race. The ride itself is a Lightcycle race; guests are on Team Blue and are racing against Team Orange. Disney still hasn’t shared an opening date for this ride. If you’re looking for a new ride in Disney World, check out Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT. We’ve ridden it many times and have a spoiler-free review for you, as well as answers to some frequently asked questions about the ride. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind And if you’re wondering about the virtual queue for Cosmic Rewind, click here for more information. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Click here to see what’s happening with the Walt Disney World Railroad! 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 excited to ride TRON when it opens in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: An Updated Look at TRON Construction in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Few details are overlooked in Disney World. Germany Pavilion in EPCOT That’s why you’ll find hidden Mickeys all over the resort, why you’ll find Easter Eggs hidden all over EPCOT’s newest ride, and why there are hidden 50th anniversary nods all over the parks. Now that the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival has started, there are some returning and TINY details you’ll need to look for. If you’ve ever visited the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT, you’ve probably noticed the tiny village in the pavilion that has its own miniature train running through it. Germany’s tiny village That village is now celebrating the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Germany’s tiny village getting in on the festivities This little village gets special banners added to its street lamps for every festival, and now the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival banners have been added to it! They’re celebrating, too! So all the little tiny citizens of this village can look forward to eating their way around the world, too! So be sure to stop by Germany to check out how the tiny village is celebrating the festival! You never know where Disney World’s hidden details will pop up! The tiniest details If you do plan on visiting the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, be sure to download our e-book which will give you all the information you need to navigate the festival like a pro. You can also get our free printable, so you can have a checklist of all the food booths and their menus. Need help deciding what to eat? Be sure to check out ALL our reviews — we’re tasting everything to make sure you have the most accurate idea of what every booth offers! Stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s What to Pack in Your Park Bag 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! What’s your favorite part of the tiny village in Germany? Let us know in the comments! The post The Tiny EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Detail You Don't Want To Miss first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Class of 2022! You’ve accomplished a lot from completing kindergarten, receiving a high school diploma, completing college at any level, or defending a Ph.D. dissertation. I want to dedicate this post to all recent graduates of the Class of 2022. As a graduate of Disney Aspire, The Walt […]View the full article

We’re running all around trying all of the booths at the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! It’s a good day to be in the American Adventure Pavilion From full menus for ALL of the Festival booths to a every single Eat to the Beat Concert you’ll be able to check out, we’re exploring it all so you know what to prioritize on your visit! Now, we’re taking you on a food adventure through the Funnel Cake Stand in the American Adventure Pavilion. This booth is here year-round, but there’s a SPECIAL funnel cake for the Food & Wine Festival, so let’s check it out! Menu Over at the Funnel Cake Booth, you can always find something sweet to snack on! This booth has a new funnel cake for every EPCOT festival. We’ve seen a Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake and a Cherry Blossom Funnel Cake at other festivals this year, and we can’t wait to taste what they’ve cooked up for the Food & Wine Festival! Funnel Cake Menu Is this exclusive festival funnel cake as refreshing as it sounds?! Let’s find out! Eats We grabbed the Mini Piña Colada Funnel Cake! This funnel cake has piña colada ice cream, whipped cream, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherry, and was drizzled with coconut-rum sauce! It was $9.50 — a pretty hefty price for a mini cake! Mini Pina Colada Funnel Cake We haven’t had this funnel cake before, so we were super excited to try it! And boy, are we glad we did. This might be a Best of the Fest item — it was SO refreshing and exactly what we needed on a blisteringly hot Disney World day. The piña colada ice cream was sweet and creamy, while the funnel cake itself was freshly made and warm. A refreshing treat! The toasted coconut shavings were a welcome crunch, and if you’re a coconut fan this is definitely the dessert for you. Overall We definitely recommend heading over to the Funnel Cake Stand to check out this exclusive treat, but be warned that it melted EXTREMELY quickly in the heat, and for the price we felt it was pretty small! If you’re looking for a refreshing dessert that will cool you down during the festival, the Mini Piña Colada Funnel Cake might do the trick! Follow Along as We Explore the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival If you’re planning a trip to the 2022 Food & Wine Festival, then we’ve got everything you need to tackle the festival like a pro! We have all of the menus, a look at everything that’s new, and all of the info you need about EPCOT’s upgraded 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! Will you be heading to the Funnel Cake Stand to try this cake? Tell us in the comments! The post EPCOT, We're BEGGING You to Make This a Permanent Menu Item first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’re at EPCOT’s 2022 Food & Wine Festival right now, trying out ALL of the tasty eats and bringing you full reviews of every booth! But it appears that this festival has hit a pretty BIG bump in the road. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2022 Although most of the booths are open now and serving up all their delicious offerings, a few booths won’t open until next month. And one booth that was supposed to open today is STILL not ready to serve food! But those issues aren’t the problem we’re talking about… . The NEW Food & Wine Festival booth this year is called Fry Basket, and its specialty is — you guessed it — French Fries! The menu shows a couple of options, including Adobo Yuca Fries ($5.50) and a Fry Flight, which has Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries, Barbecued Bacon Fries, and Sweet Potato Casserole Fries for $7.50. Fry Basket We recently stopped by this booth and picked up one of each (review coming soon!), but after we got our food we heard some shocking news from a nearby Cast Member! They told us that this French fry haven was…out of French fries! Oh no! Apparently, the new booth was so popular that they ran out of their signature dish! Luckily, the only fries that are missing now are the Adobo Yuca Fries, and they’re hoping to get a new shipment of potatoes in for those fries very soon. The Cast Member said they’re expecting more fries to be available later today at the festival. And you can still order that Fry Flight right now, with the 3 different flavors of fries. 2022 Menu We’ll keep you updated on all the news at EPCOT’s 2022 Food & Wine Festival, so stay tuned with DFB. Click here to see reviews of ALL the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booths. 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 the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments. The post ALERT: EPCOT’s New French Fry Festival Booth Is OUT of Fries first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? The Food & Wine Festival is here! We sure are! We’ve already been eating our way all around the festival and although we’ve had all the cheesy carbs in Germany, sipped on some bubbly at Shimmering Sips, and checked out all the merchandise, we’re not done yet! So let’s head on over to the Hops and Barley booth to see what fine fare this festival booth is cooking up this year! Menu You’ll find the Hops and Barley booth near American Adventure in World Showcase. The menu here has some pretty interesting eats like the Chesapeake Crab Slider and the Hot Beef Sandwich, and as its name suggests, some beer too! Hops and Barley Menu Two of the menu items this year are new, so let’s get to eating! Food We’re starting out with the brand new Chesapeake Crab Slider with tangy coleslaw and Cajun remoulade for $7. Chesapeake Crab Slider We really enjoyed the crab cake part of the slider — it was cooked well and was crispy on the outside but juicy in the center. We didn’t really taste a whole lot of the Cajun remoulade, which we actually enjoyed because we were able to taste more of the crab flavor, though it could have used a bit of spice. The tangy slaw was a refreshing crunch and much-needed to cut through the richness of the crab cake. Our main complaint is that the bun was stale and hard. Chesapeake Crab Slider The Hot Beef Sandwich with horseradish cream and pickled vegetables for $6.50 has returned this year. We LOVED this sandwich last year, but be warned — it packs some heat. Those pickled vegetables include Jalapeños, Celery, and Carrots. Whew! Hot Beef Sandwich with horseradish cream and pickled vegetables They’re really not kidding when they say HOT beef sandwich — the heat definitely sneaks up on ya with this one. The beef is sliced thin and extremely tender and the pickled peppers add a sourness that pairs well with the saltiness of the beef. We LOVE the horseradish cream that comes on this sandwich, and we wish there was more of it! No stale bread here — it was soft and delicious. This thing is HOT! We’re big fans of the Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing for $4.50. This classic keeps coming back for a reason — if you love carrot cake, you HAVE to try it! The icing is super creamy and isn’t too sweet thanks to the cream cheese aspect. Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing The cake itself is moist and you can really taste the carrot pieces and nuts that are in it. We have no complaints about this dessert! No complaints here But we need to wash all that down with something, so let’s get to the drinks. Drinks The new ale at the booth this year is the Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale for $5 or $9 depending on what size you get. Sometimes pumpkin beers can be pretty heavy, but this one was surprisingly light! We definitely tasted the pumpkin flavor, and it did give us those fall vibes one usually gets from pumpkin-flavored things. Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale There are also some wine options, including the returning Longevity Chardonnay from California for $5. You can also grab the Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon from California for $5. We’ve had the Beer Flight for $1 in the past — it’s a great way to try all three beers, including the 81Bay Brewing Co. Strawberry and Lime Wheat Ale, the Lord Hobo Brewing Boom Sauce DIPA, and the Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider from Mills River, NC. Beer Flight You can also get each of these beers for $5 for a 6oz. pour or $9 for a 12oz. pour. Overall We enjoy this booth year after year, and luckily feel the same way this time around too! The Hot Beef Sandwich is filling and has so many excellent flavors, and that carrot cake is truly a work of art. If you’re looking for some heartier eats at the Food & Wine Festival, stop by Hops and Barley to get your grub on! The full spread at Hops & Barley Are you feeling overwhelmed by everything at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? It’s okay, you can purchase our FULL GUIDE that will give you the rundown of everything you can do and eat at the festival! We also have a free EPCOT Food and Wine Festival downloadable that you can use to help you get around! Need to learn more about the Eat to the Beat concert series? The full line-up is here, and here is all the information you need about the Eat to the Beat dining packages! Follow Along as We Explore 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! What food booth are you most excited to try at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! 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The day has finally arrived: the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is here! The Food & Wine Festival is here! We’ve brought you the menus for the booths, information about the updated cheese crawl, Emile’s Fromage Montage, and now it’s finally time to start EATING! We headed to EPCOT today to start eating our way around the festival, but we hit a roadblock when we got to one booth. The Greece booth has not opened yet in EPCOT due to “technical difficulties,” according to a Cast Member at the booth, so it looks like we’ll have to wait a while longer before we can get our griddled cheese. There are a few booths at this year’s festival that are not opening until next month, but Greece is not one of them. Greece is closed! The Cast Members did not share when the booth would be open. But they did say that they hoped the situation would be resolved and that they’d be able to open today. This year, the booth is serving up a new item, a lamb gyro, and some old favorites like the spanakopita and griddled cheese. Greece booth menu We’ll be checking back at Greece throughout the day to see when it reopens, so make sure to stick with DFB for all the updates! If you’re heading to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year, we’ve got tons of resources available for you! Check out our insider tips and tricks to the festival, plus our tips for conquering the festival like a pro. 2022 EPCOT Food and wine Festival We’ve also got tips on what a realistic budget for the festival will be, and what you should pack in your bag the day you head to EPCOT to eat and drink around the world. Plus, we’ll be bringing you our reviews from EVERY single festival booth (including Greece) throughout the day, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB to hear our full thoughts. Click here to see our reviews for EVERY. SINGLE. 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! Is Greece a must-hit booth for you at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post One EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth Is Already Off to a Rocky Start first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article