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Ray Banales usually takes the same route home after his late-night custodial shifts at the Disneyland Resort. But on Sept. 16, 2021, his drive on the 5 Freeway took an unexpected turn. Ray spotted a car swerve out of control before coming to a stop in the middle of the freeway. His heart racing, Ray […]View the full article

Up to 200 goliath grouper can be taken per year, after a vote by the Florida wildlife commission, in a decision that came with a long list of restrictions that reflected the giant fish’s popularity and its vulnerability to overfishing. View the full article

Surely in 28 short days, nothing wild, major, or important happened in Disney World, right? HA — of course not! As usual, Disney managed to cram a whole lotta news into one short month, and there’s a lot to discuss. What’s new and exciting? If you haven’t been keeping up lately, you might be surprised to learn that more character meet and greets are returning to the parks, a new cavalcade debuted this month, and the health and safety guidelines CHANGED once again! And that’s just in Disney World. Over in Disneyland, we got some exciting news on the entertainment front that has us seriously considering a trip to California; who’s in? As you can see, there’s a lot to catch up on, so let’s discuss seven new things we found out in February! 1. Genie+ Changes This month, we saw TWO big changes to the new FastPass+ replacement known as Disney Genie+. First, Disney changed its system for adding Genie+ to one-day park tickets. According to Disney’s updated language, guests who want to buy Genie+ for single-day use must now purchase the service through the My Disney Experience app on the same day of their visit. Lightning Lane sign at EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After This means that guests who plan on buying a 1-day park ticket cannot add Genie+ to their ticket ahead of time anymore. Click here to learn more about this change In other news, Disney also announced some limited-time changes coming to the Genie+ lineup. From February 25th through August 3rd, three Individual Attraction Selection rides will instead be available with Genie+ (the $15 per day service that includes Lightning Lane access to multiple attractions). The standby line can get pretty long for these attractions! Now, guests can reserve a time to use the Lightning Lane to ride Space Mountain, Frozen Ever After, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway with Genie+. Click here to see more about this important Genie+ change! 2. Flower and Garden Festival Updates The 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival has officially arrived to Disney World! We started seeing some of the food booths pop up around the World Showcase a couple weeks before the festival began. Not only that, but Disney finally unveiled the menus for this year’s festival, and we made a list of all our must-eats. His hat lights up!! Back in January, Disney gave us a little information on the merchandise we could expect this year, but now we got to see the official merchandise in the park! (hint: it involves Figment, Orange Bird, and Spike the bee!) Click HERE to see ALL of our reviews from this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 3. Health and Safety Update Beginning on February 17th, face masks became optional both indoors and outdoors for fully vaccinated guests. Keep in mind that “Guests who are not fully vaccinated will continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations.” Face masks are still required on enclosed Disney transportation Although face masks are optional in most instances, “Face coverings will still be required by all Guests (ages 2 and up) on enclosed Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails, and Disney Skyliner.” This is the first time Disney has updated its policy since 2021. Prior to the change, face maks were required in all indoor locations. We will continue to keep you updated with the latest health and safety guidelines. Click HERE to learn more about this important change 4. Moonlight Magic is Returning We’ve got some GREAT news for Disney Vacation Club members! Moonlight Magic events are RETURNING in 2022! We haven’t had a Moonlight Magic event since 2020, so it’s been a veryyyy long time. Moonlight Magic has been paused for a LONG time! Disney has released information on upcoming Moonlight Magic events in three Disney parks: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. If any more events are announced, we’ll let you know! For now, though, you might want to HURRY and book those dates ASAP; they tend to fill up quickly. Click HERE to learn more about ALL the upcoming Moonlight Magic events in 2022 5. Festival of Fantasy Update We already knew that Disney’s Festival of Fantasy parade is returning to the Magic Kingdom in March, but now we know WHEN the parade will run each day. Thanks to a little digging around on the My Disney Experience app, we found out that the showtimes were revealed for the Festival of Fantasy parade! Festival of Fantasy is returning soon! The parade will run twice daily. From March 9th-March 12th, the parade will begin at 11:30AM and 2:30PM. Right after that, starting on March 13th, the parade will start at 12PM and 3PM. Click HERE to learn more about the parade schedule 6. Salt & Straw Update In January, we found out that Salt & Straw will open in March of 2022, and now we found some job listings posted on Indeed.com! If you’re unfamiliar with the name, Salt & Straw is an ice cream shop that sells both classic ice cream flavors and some unique ice cream. There is a location in Downtown Disney in California, and (soon) a location in Disney Springs! Salt & Straw is open in Disneyland, too! According to Indeed, Salt & Straw is looking for Ice Cream Scoopers and a Shift Leader at the new Disney Springs location in Disney World. This is good news for those of us looking forward to trying something new in Disney World! Click HERE to learn more about this update 7. Ticket PriceUpdate We’ve seen a LOT of price increases in Disney World, but this price increase isn’t quite as black and white. We did a little investigating and noticed that some Disney World park tickets have now increased in price. Keep in mind that the price of a Disney World park ticket changes depending on the expected demand for that date, so there’s no flat fee across the board, which makes it a little harder to decipher price changes. We’ve been keeping our eyes on the price of park tickets Based on what we’ve noticed, it looks like 4-day park tickets have increased from $105 per day to $106 per day, and other park tickets appear to have increased in price as well. There’s a LOT more to discuss with this small update, so be sure to check out this post for more information on the change. Click HERE to learn more about the current Disney World ticket prices 8. We Boarded the Star Wars Hotel This month, we were invited to a media event to preview the brand new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! This is a 2-night adventure that got a LOT of attention when its pricing was revealed back in 2021, and we learned a lot about the food (including the infamous blue shrimp), the missions, the characters, trips to Batuu, and so much more. Galactic Starcruiser We’ve compiled TONS of posts about our experience on the Starcruiser, so be sure to check those out! Click here for the ULTIMATE Guide to Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel That wraps up ALL the changes and updates in Disney World from February! Be sure to stay tuned as we continue to share more Disney news! You Asked For It. Our FULL Thoughts on BLUE Shrimp at the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 NEW Things We Learned in Disney World in February first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that a trip to Disney World can be expensive! From accommodations, to park tickets, to dining — it can really add up. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge That’s why we’re here — to bring your our top tips to take your next Disney vacation to infinity and beyond! We’ve gathered all the deals and discounts available around Disney World through the month of March — let’s check them out! U.S. Military Member Discounts Ticket Offers If you’re a member of the U.S. Military, you might qualify for savings on BOTH Disney World tickets and hotel stays! EPCOT When it comes to this deal, active or retired members of the US Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can choose between a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket). Military Service Members’ spouses can also qualify for the special tickets if they present valid and active US Military IDs. Canada Pavilion Here is the pricing for the 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With Park Hopper Option – $349 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option – $379 plus tax With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $424 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $454 plus tax Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom Now let’s take a look at the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket: With Park Hopper Option – $329 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option – $359 plus tax With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $389 plus tax With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $419 plus tax Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tickets are available for purchase now through December 16th, 2022 for trips from now through December 16th, 2022. You can also add on Disney’s PhotoPass Memory Maker for the discounted price of $98 through December 16th, 2022! This service normally costs $169 when purchased in advance, and this way download your Disney PhotoPass photos for less! Learn More About the Military Ticket Offer Here Specially Priced Hotel Rates If your perfect Disney vacation includes a hotel stay, U.S. Military members can also receive a discounted rate at select Disney Resort hotels throughout 2022. This deal is available now through December 16th, 2022 for stays between 1 to 14 nights on most nights now through December 16th, 2022. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa You can find all the details on resort availability, booking options, dates, and have other questions answered by calling (407) 939-7830. Click Here for More Details on Military Hotel Savings Annual Passholder Discounts Ticket Offers If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, then this deal is for you! You can save on 1-day tickets for Typhoon Lagoon! These tickets are priced at $49 plus tax, which is a savings of up to $20 per ticket! Typhoon Lagoon The offer must be used on or before December 31, 2022. Specially Priced Hotel Rates Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on stays at select Disney World hotels for most nights between now and July 7th, 2022. Annual Pass The savings include up to 25% off stays most nights February 27th to March 10th, 2022, and March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Olivia’s at Disney’s Old Key West Resort You can also save up to 20% off stays most nights February 27th to March 10th, 2022, and March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Port Orleans Resort Fans of Disney can also save big with up to 15% stays most nights February 27th to March 10th, 2022, and March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort And last but not least, Annual Passholders can save up to 10% off stays most nights February 27th to March 10th, 2022 and March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge Take advantage of this deal while it lasts! Florida Resident Discounts Ticket Offers Florida residents can save big during March with a few different deals! Batuu Florida residents can purchase Weekday Magic Tickets for a limited time! From now through April 7, 2022, Florida residents can get 2, 3, and 4-day tickets valid Monday through Friday (subject to blockout dates from March 14th to March 18th, 2022). Here are the details: 2-day ticket — $149 3-day ticket — $179 4-day ticket — $199 Spaceship Earth Florida Residents can save 40% on 4-Day Tickets and 30% on 3-Day Tickets compared to the non-Florida Resident price. Or, if you only have time for one day, Florida Residents can save a little extra on 1-Day Tickets with Park Hopper Option. Specially Priced Hotel Rates If you’re a Florida resident, you can save up to 20% on select rooms in Disney World from now until July 7th, 2022. Riviera Resort Save up to 20% for stays most nights February 27th to March 10th, 2022 and March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Yacht Club Lobby For select moderate Resort hotels, you can save up to 15% on your vacation from March 10th to July 7th, 2022 at: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort This offer also includes up to 15% off stays most nights February 27th to March 10th, 2022 at: Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Fort Wilderness Cabin ©Disney And many others are available for up to a 10% discount from now until July 7th, 2022: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – reopening March 31, 2022 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Cozy Cone Pool It’s important to note that proof of Florida residency is required at check-in and there is a minimum stay of 1 night and a maximum stay of 14 nights. Learn More About the Florida Resident Offer HERE! Other Special Offers If you’re staying at select Walt Disney World hotels from March 6th-July 7th, 2022, you can save up to $100 a night on your trip! The amount you save will vary depending on which hotel you stay in, so make sure to check the list below before booking. Disney’s Polynesian Resort Here are the resorts that get the up to $100 per night savings: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Contemporary Resort And, if you’re staying at one of these hotels, you can save up to $40 per night on your reservation: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Fort Wilderness Finally, if you’re staying at one of these value resorts, you can save up to $20 per night. Those are: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – reopening March 31, 2022 Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pop Century Resort Be sure to look into this deal if you are visiting Disney World soon! Click Here to Learn More About This Deal! Canadian residents can save up to $100 per night on a hotel room valid for stays most nights between January 2nd, 2022 through April 28th, 2022. Find out more here! Canada Pavilion OH BOY! There are a lot of ways to save in Disney World throughout March and beyond. Be sure to check back here for even more ticket and hotel discounts you can get this year. And, stay tuned for even more Disney news! Click Here for Even MORE Disney Discount Coming in 2022! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg What do you have planned for your 2022 Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post Every Disney World Deal to Help You SAVE BIG During March! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Julia Nasiatka started her Disney College Program in July of 2021 in merchandise at Magic Kingdom Park. Working in Fantasyland, she’s had the opportunity to work alongside many others and recognize fellow magic makers for their kindness, work ethic and determination. As we celebrate Global Recognition Week, I want to take the time to personally […]View the full article

Nearly a year after a pilot had to crash a historic Navy jet off the coast of Brevard County during an air show, the Central Florida museum that had originally restored the plane announced its efforts to bring it back to life have fallen short. View the full article

Would you buy and eat 5 specific dishes in EPCOT just to get the free completer item? If you’re a fan of food challenges or food crawls and have major FOMO (can’t miss out on that exclusive item you can ONLY get through this challenge!), then we’ve got just the thing for you! Goofy Topiary EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival has officially kicked off. We’re here checking everything out, from the food to the music to the merch. But there’s one special activity that true foodies might want to complete — the Garden Graze! Basically this is like a food scavenger hunt and yes, it comes with an exclusive item + treat PRIZE! But are the items on the scavenger hunt worth it? We’re here to find out! There are 5 different items around the Festival that are a part of the Garden Graze. To complete the challenge, you’ll need to enjoy 5 specially marked dishes. You can find them identified in your Festival Passport, along with spaces for the Cast Members to stamp when you buy the corresponding item. Garden Graze Once you have all of your stamps, you can bring your passport over to the Pineapple Promenade to get your exclusive prize! Getting There! First, note that all of the items specifically featured for the Garden Graze are plant-based, so plant-based eaters can participate, too! Also keep in mind that you don’t need to complete this challenge in one day. It can generally be completed at your leisure, and as long as you bring your fully stamped passport back before the end of the Festival, you can claim your prize. It was a fun and tasty treat to end the night! Overall Overall, completing the Garden Graze this year with the specific items identified above will cost you around $25.50, which isn’t too bad. The Coconut Tres Leches and the Avocado Toast were some seriously delicious items, so we really like that they’re included in this challenge. The Corn on the Cob has been a favorite of ours in the past, but our reporter didn’t love it today. The Grilled Baby Vegetables were good, though not anything particularly spectacular; and the Potato Pancakes were alright separately in terms of ingredients but not a favorite when mixed. Garden Graze Essentially, none of the items on this list are horrifically bad (again, our reporter wasn’t a fan of the Corn today but we have liked it in the past). And some of them were actually REALLY good. Is a Pineapple Lime swirl in a souvenir cup worth the $25+ cost? Maybe, maybe not — that all depends on your tastes and whether the items on this Garden Graze list look appetizing to you (again, remember you may be able to grab other items at the qualifying booths or get multiples of a single qualifying item — check with a Cast Member). 2022 Pineapple Promenade Outdoor Kitchen We will say that the Garden Graze challenge is a fun way to explore booths you might not have otherwise stopped at and try some food that might be brand new to you! If you’re looking to step out of your comfort zone, and get a prize for it(!), this could be the way to go. What do you think about this food stroll? Tell us in the comments! And stay tuned to DFB for more from EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! Click here to see the FULL menus of all the food booths at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be trying to complete the Garden Graze at the festival? Let us know in the comments! The post Want to Get an EXCLUSIVE EPCOT Item and Treat Combo? We'll Tell You How! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival runs from March 2nd through July 4th this year, and we are thrilled that some popular things are returning to the festival! 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival All of the food booths are returning from previous years, and a lot of the food items are returning, too! But, there’s more than just food to enjoy, so let’s check out ALL of the entertainment at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival! Garden Rocks Concert Series The Garden Rocks Concert Series is returning to the festival this year! We haven’t seen this series since 2020, so we’re excited to see the performances! These take place at the America Gardens Theater Friday through Monday. On Tuesday through Thursday, local bands will be playing the venue. This concert series is back! Here’s a full list of the artists performing at the Flower and Garden Festival: The Guess Who — March 4 & 5 Rick Springfield — March 6 & 7 Melina León – NEW to Garden Rocks — March 11 & 12 CeCe Winans — March 13 & 14 Mike DelGuidice, currently on tour with Billy Joel – NEW — March 18 & 19 Kool & The Gang – NEW to Garden Rocks — March 20 & 21 The Orchestra starring former members of ELO — March 25 to 28 The Spinners — April 1 & 2 The Pointer Sisters — April 3 & 4 Blue October – NEW to Garden Rocks — April 8 & 9 TBD — April 10 & 11 Tommy DeCarlo, singer of the band Boston – NEW! — April 15 & 16 Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles — April 17 & 18 STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas — April 22 & 23 Claudia Leitte – NEW! — April 24 & 25 Here’s a look at the times! Berlin — April 29 & 30 TobyMac — May 1 & 2 Blood, Sweat & Tears — May 6 & 7 The Commodores – NEW to Garden Rocks! — May 8 & 9 Ambrosia with Peter Beckett – NEW — May 13 & 14 TBD — May 15 & 16 A Flock of Seagulls — May 20 & 21 Collin Raye – NEW — May 22 & 23 Thelma Houston – NEW — May 27 & 28 Little River Band — May 29 & 30 Simple Plan — June 3 to 6 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone — June 10 to 13 Plain White T’s — June 17 to 20 TBD — June 24 & 25 TBD — June 26 & 27 You can also get a Garden Rocks Dining Package, which pairs lunch or dinner at a participating EPCOT restaurant with guaranteed seating for a Garden Rocks performance for that evening! Learn more about that here. Click here to learn more about the Garden Rocks Dining Packages Topiaries There are OBVIOUSLY flowers at the Flower and Garden Festival! You can see a ton of different Disney characters made up of plants and flowers. Here is the COMPLETE LIST of 2022 Disney-themed topiaries and their locations: Goofy Topiary and Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Cake – Main Entrance Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Brooms, Ostriches, Hippo and Gator – Entrance to World Showcase Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep – near The Land Pavilion in World Nature Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie – Bridge to World Showcase The Goof! Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale – The American Adventure Pavilion Buzz Lightyear – near Mission: SPACE in World Discovery Figment – near Imagination! in World Celebration The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito) – Mexico Pavilion Our furry friends! Anna and Elsa – Norway Pavilion Troll – Norway Pavilion Dragon – Japan Pavilion near Torii Gate Pandas – China Pavilion Mr. Troll! Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion Pumbaa and Timon – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Germany Pavilion Lady and the Tramp – Italy Pavilion Timon and Pumbaa Beauty and the Beast – France Pavilion Lumiere and Cogsworth – France Pavilion Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – Germany Pavilion Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc  – Between the United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions Off to Neverland Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) – United Kingdom Pavilion Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion Bambi and Friends – near Imagination! in World Celebration Global Gardens There are also beautiful gardens around the park for you to explore! All of them are listed in your Festival Passport, but we also have the COMPLETE LIST of Global Gardens and their locations for 2022: Blossoms of Fragrance Garden Presented by Scentsy (NEW) – World Showcase Bridge Outdoor Escapes Presented by OFF!® Repellents – World Discovery Floating Gardens – World Nature Festival Blooms – World Celebration Bambi’s Butterfly House – World Nature near Imagination! The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk near Imagination! Blossoms of Fragrance Health Full Trail Presented by AdventHealth – Imagination! Walkway Tropical Rainforest Garden – Mexico Pavilion Extraordinary Orchids – Mexico Pavilion Bold Bromeliads – World Nature by The Land Pavilion China Zodiac Garden – China Pavilion Bamboo Garden – China Pavilion It’s back this year! Alpine Miniature Garden – Germany Pavilion Garden Italiano – Italy Pavilion Kokedema Garden – Japan Pavilion Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion Spice Garden – Morocco Pavilion France Bouquet Garden (NEW) – France Outdoor Escapes English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® — United Kingdom Pavilion Shakespeare Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery near Mission: SPACE Green Landing Family Play Zone – World Discovery Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration is a scavenger hunt that you can participate in throughout the park! You can pick up your scavenger hunt for $9.99 at select EPCOT merchandise locations, then come back to redeem your completed hunt for a special prize. Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt There are twelve places throughout the park where you can search for Spike the Bee. He’s hiding though, so you might have to look hard! But, he’s usually hiding amongst some plants and flowers. Spike is a bee, after all! Garden Graze If you’re looking to earn a prize just for eating some food, then you gotta check out the Garden Graze! When you buy each food item, you get a stamp from the Cast Members at that booth. Once you have all 5 stamps, you can go grab your prize over at Pineapple Promenade! Garden Graze Here’s the foods that you have to eat to complete the graze: Grilled Street Corn on the Cob — located at Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth Avocado Toast with Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes on Toasted Ciabatta — located at EPCOT Sunshine Griddle Grilled Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis — located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce — located at Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market Coconut Tres Leches — located at La Isla Fresca Spaceship Earth There’s new Beacon of Magic show on Spaceship Earth for the festival! It’s themed to Pocahontas and is set to “Colors of the Wind.” We love this new look! Make sure you check out these beautiful lights! Click here to see more from this new light show! Jammin’ Gardeners The Jammin Gardeners will be performing rythmic beats with inspired backyard percussion over at the Canada Mill Stage. Jammin’ Gardeners That’s ALL of the entertainment that we know about so far at this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! We’ll keep updating this post with more entertainment as we see it, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see all of the FOOD MENUS at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What are you the most excited for at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post ALL of the Entertainment at the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re kicking off the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and it has been one wild day! Happy Flower & Garden, everyone! We’ve tried SO much food, checked out all the merchandise, and watched some pretty stellar entertainment. Now, the evening is winding down…and Spaceship Earth is lighting up! If you’ve been to EPCOT since the Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations began, then you know that Spaceship Earth has a new permanent nighttime look with brilliant points of light all over the geodesic sphere. During the Festival of the Arts, there was a special Muppets-themed nighttime projection show, and now, the park’s icon has a NEW mini-show for the Flower & Garden Festival. It’s a really cool show! If you’re a Pocahontas fan and you think that the film is severely underrepresented in the theme parks, then you’ll be happy to know that throughout this festival, Spaceship Earth will have a short projection display each night that’s inspired by the movie! And during the display, “Colors of the Wind” will be playing — a truly iconic song. Literally ALL the colors of the wind! In fact, we happened to catch a video of the show during our visit. Check it out! Wow! Wasn’t that beautiful? Make sure to stop by Spaceship Earth at night to catch this display while visiting the Flower & Garden Festival. It makes for some great nighttime photos! And keep following along with DFB for all the festival coverage from EPCOT! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a trip to the Flower & Garden Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Spaceship Earth Got a Pocahontas Makeover for the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We had a great day eating and drinking our way around the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! Happy Flower and Garden, everyone! This year’s festival runs from March 2nd through July 4th and celebrates springtime with gardens, entertainment, and FOOD. We’re allllll about those fresh eats, so we got our SNACK on at 18 FOOD BOOTHS. Well, we wouldn’t want to disappoint you so we made it through EVERY. SINGLE. MENU. and you know what that means! We now have the HONOR of bringing you the very best of the best. So, without further ado, here is the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival BEST of the FEST! New Bests We tried most of these items for the first time EVER at this year’s festival and they wowed us enough to make our list of bests! Goat Cheese Creamsicle Pop at Farmers Feast Our first new best of the year was a surprising one! Take a look at the Goat Cheese Creamsicle Pop, a Goat cheese Crémeux, orange cream, olive oil cake, cranberry sauce, and praline for $4.75. Goat Cheese Creamsicle Pop This is the perfect dessert for those that don’t want something overly sweet. It’s balanced with sweet and savory flavors and the overall plate is SO tasty. Honestly, we can’t say enough good things about this treat! Click here to see our REVIEW of Farmers Feast! Grapefruit Tart at The Citrus Blossom Our next winner is the Grapefruit Tart at The Citrus Blossom booth. This treat immediately caught our eyes for being TOTALLY adorable. It looks like a little sunflower! The flavors and textures were awesome as well with a PERFECT balance of tang and sweetness. Grapefruit Tart at The Citrus Blossom This treat is made with grapefruit curd, lychee jam, ginger mousse, and yuzu cream and will run ya $5.25. Want to see more of The Citrus Blossom? Click here! Lavender Martini at Refreshment Port The first new cocktail to make our list this year is the Lavender Martini, available for $11 from Refreshment Port. It’s made with vodka with lavender and lemon. Lavender Martini We love a good floral cocktail and Flower and Garden fest tends to be a prime time to find one. This delicious sip certainly delivered! To see more of the Lavender Martini, click here! Poppy Flower Margarita at Jardin de Fiestas Another winning cocktail could be found over at Jardin de Fiestas! The Mexico Pavilion booth is often a favorite of ours and with a best drink AND a best eat, it didn’t let us down this year. Poppy Flower Margarita The Poppy Flower Margarita is made with tequila blanco, hibiscus flower tea, cucumber juice, aperitivo, and blackcurrant liqueur with a chile salt rim. We could really taste the cucumber juice and loved this drink overall! Snag it for $13.75. Click here for our REVIEW of Jardin de Fiestas! Enchilada de Mole Negro at Jardin de Fiestas And yep, this spot has a great eat too! Take a look at the Enchilada de Mole Negro, A.K.A. chipotle chicken in a corn tortilla with mole negro, avocado mousse, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco for $7.50. Enchilada de Mole Negro This thing was LAYERED with flavors. You’ve got sweetness from the mole, smoothness from the avocado, and CHEESINESS from the queso fresco. What a winner! Want to see more of this booth? Click here! BLT Scone at Cider House This was not how we expected to eat a BLT today, but we are so glad Cider House surprised us with the BLT Scone with Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon, sundried tomato, and basil for $5. BLT Scone with Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon, sundried tomato, and basil The scone was awesome but what really sent this dish SAILING into our hall of fame was that jam that goes with it. OMG. It was a STELLAR way to balance the flavors of the scone. To see our FULL REVIEW of this booth, click here! Stiegl Brewery Raspberry Radler at Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market Our winning beer could be found at Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market. Yep, that’s the Germany Pavilion booth. What can we say? Germany does beer RIGHT. Beer Flight 2022 Try a light and fruity brew with the Stiegl Brewery Raspberry Radler for $5 for 6 ounces or $9 for 12 ounces! Click here to see more of the beers at Bauernmarkt! Chicken Yakitori at Hanami This next winner was INCREDIBLE. The Chicken Yakitori immediately earned its spot on this list with an amazing combo of flavors from the scallions, pickled onions, and red pepper sauce. Chicken Yakitori This eat is available at Hanami in Japan for $7.50 and it’s made of grilled chicken with scallions, red pepper-shoyu emulsion, and pickled onions. To see our REVIEW of Hanami, click here! Topped Arepas at La Isla Fresca This next one is a two-for-one! We couldn’t decide which of the meat-topped arepas we liked better at La Isla Fresca, so they’re sharing a spot! Both of these eats had complex flavors and a little heat. Arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají, and tomato sauce Try out the Arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají, and tomato sauce for $6.75 or the Arepa topped with chorizo for $6.25 (or both!). You can’t go wrong! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of La Isla Fresca! Coconut Tres Leches at La Isla Fresca And dessert was a winner at this booth too! Seriously, as soon as we took a bite of the Coconut Tres Leches, we were practically asking the chefs for the recipe! Coconut Tres Leches This treat is a vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut for $4.50. It was SO GOOD. If you like coconut, you gotta give this one a try! Want more of this booth? Click here! Returning Bests These items are BACK and as TASTY as ever, once again landing a spot on our Best of the Fest list! Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites at Sunshine Griddle We were introduced to these bad boys last year and immediately fell in LOVE. The Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Bacon at Sunshine Griddle are STELLAR. Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon You can find these bites for $4.50. Expect delicious sweet flavors, a gooey cinnamon center, and a kick of meaty flavor from the bacon. We DEF recommend snagging these if you’re a cinnamon roll fan! Click here to see our REVIEW of Sunshine Griddle! Shrimp and Grits at Sunshine Griddle Sunshine Griddle really brought it last year and this year is no different. The Shrimp and Grits at this booth were also SHOCKINGLY tasty — like some of the best Shrimp and Grits we’ve ever had. You can pick up a serving for $7.25. Shrimp and Grits 2021 They’re made with Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Sweet Corn Salsa. This truly is the brunch booth of our dreams. Want to see more pics of the Shrimp and Grits? Click here! Corned Beef Brisket Hash at Sunshine Griddle Yep, we’ve got another Sunshine Griddle item on our best of the fest list. The Corned Beef Brisket Hash for $6.25 was SO good that we’re still thinking about it a year later. Corned Beef and Brisket Hash 2021 If house-made potato barrels, onions, peppers, cheese curds, and a soft-poached egg with Tabasco hollandaise sounds good to you, you’re gonna want to give this one a try. We ESPECIALLY love that hollandaise! Hash-lovers, check out of full review of this eat! Click here! Avocado Toast at Sunshine Griddle And, what’s this? Did EVERY SINGLE EAT from Sunshine Griddle make it to our bests list? WOW. We very well could have a best booth of the fest contender with this one! Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta The Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta for $6 was STELLAR this year. It has a TON of amazing avocado that soaks down into the ciabatta. Add BEAUTIFUL presentation and you’ve got an eat we wouldn’t want you to miss. Click here to see more of this eat! Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade at Pineapple Promenade The Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade at Pineapple Promenade is a veritable STAPLE at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival so, of course, it’s back on our bests list this year. Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade 2021 For just $4.50, you’ll be WOWED by this delicious, floral, AND non-alcoholic beverage! Is it really a Flower and Garden visit without it? Want to see more of this booth? Click here! Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup at The Citrus Blossom And we’ve got another festival staple hitting the bests list this year. The Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup is available at The Citrus Blossom for $15. Orange Bird Sipper and Orange Lemon Smoothie 2021 Not only do you end up with the ADORABLE Orange Bird Sipper, but you also get the VERY tasty smoothie to go with it. Altogether, we consider this treat a WIN. To see more of the sipper, click here! Beignet Caramélisé at Fleur de Lys We’ve got a pretty SWEET best at France’s Fleur de Lys booth. One of the dessert options is the Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel. That’s French for a Caramelized Beignet filled with Vanilla Cream and glazed with Caramel Fleur de Sel. Caramelized Beignet filled with Vanilla Cream and Glazed with Caramel Fleur de Sel Well, you know how we feel about fried dough. This was thick and airy at the same time with the AMAZING flavors of that crystallized caramel glaze. Try it out yourself for $5.75! Want to see more pics from Fleur de Lys? Click here! Seared Scallops at Northern Bloom Seafood lovers might want to make their way over to the Canada Pavilion booth, Northern Bloom. This spot has some Seared Scallops that were AH-MAZE-ING for $7.25. Seared Scallops This dish is served with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and applewood-smoked bacon and the scallops were perfectly cooked. Talk about delish. To see more of Northern Bloom, click here! Grilled Street Corn on the Cob at Flavor Full Kitchen Yep, we’ve got a longtime favorite back on the list. Hey, we like what we like! The Grilled Street Corn on the Cob has been at other booths in the past and this year you can find it at Flavor Full Kitchen for $5.75! Grilled Street Corn on the Cob What’s not to like about Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread? Warning: This thing is SMOTHERED in that amazing spread. Click here for more of this booth! Best BOOTH of the FEST Alright, now that we’ve gone through ALL of the worthy items, it’s time to take things a step further. We’re revealing our picks for BEST of the booths at the fest. If you’re only visiting a few booths, we say these should be the ones! Sunshine Griddle For the second year in a row, Sunshine Griddle has TOPPED our list of festival booths at EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! This booth was brand-new last year and immediately shot into the hall of fame and it has HELD. ITS. GROUND. People love brunch, and this booth definitely capitalizes on that! Sunshine Griddle The entire food menu made our best of the fest list above, making this one of the easiest best booth decisions we’ve had in a loooong time. If you only visit one festival booth, make it this one! Click here to see our REVIEW of Sunshine Griddle! Runners-up for Best Booth of the Fest La Isla Fresca Our first runner-up booth has GOT to be La Isla Fresca. Our reporter RAVED about this booth and we spotted a bunch of folks really enjoying the eats and sips. All the eats We especially loved the arepas and coconut tres leches, as we mentioned above, but the other items at this booth were delightful too — both on the savory AND the sweet front. Want to see more of La Isla Fresca? Click here! Jardin de Fiestas And the Mexico Pavilion booth comes in third with some AWESOME eats and amazing margaritas! We had absolutely NO complaints about the winners at this booth. Jardin de Fiestas Even the items that didn’t make our bests list on their own were pretty tasty. We’re not sure you can go wrong at Jardin de Fiestas this year! Click here to see our REVIEW of Jardin de Fiestas! Best of the Fest for Kids Now let’s talk about the best option for kiddos! Froot Loops Shake at Sunshine Griddle If your kiddo loves Froot Loops, you’re going to want to make a beeline to Sunshine Griddle. The Froot Loops Shake won as a best for kids last year and it’s back on our list again! Froot Loops Shake And yes that’s ANOTHER item from our best booth of the fest; no wonder Sunshine Griddle won! Sip on this for $4.75. To see more of Sunshine Griddle, click here! Frushi at Hanami Is it really Flower and Garden fest if we don’t get our hands on some Frushi? This item is popular every year because of its novelty and we have to say kiddos might love this one. Frushi: Strawberry, Pineapple, and Cantaloupe wrapped in Sweet Rice and Pink Soy Wrap served with Whipped Cream, Drizzled Berry Sauce, and Toasted Coconut 2021 It has the illusion of being adventurous but comes down to classic and delicious fruit and sweet rice flavors. You can try it for $6. Expect strawberry, pineapple, and cantaloupe wrapped in sweet rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, berry sauce, and toasted coconut! Want to check out more offerings at Hanami? Click here! Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt at Flavor Full Kitchen And our final best for kiddos has to be the Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt at Flavor Full Kitchen for $4.75. C’mon, you just have to read the name of this one to know kids are gonna love it. Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt As grown-ups, this treat was pretty good, but nothing too fabulous. Still, we’re sure that little ones will LOVE the combo of cookie butter flavors and gummy worms. To see more of Flavor Full Kitchen, click here! Instagram Winner It’s true, we tasted some SERIOUSLY amazing flavors today, but some of these eats and sips had some seriously good looks too. A few years back, we introduced the most Instagrammable item of the Fest to give some love to the PRETTIEST items with the best presentation or “wow” factor, even if they may not taste that great. Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake at Funnel Cakes Our Instagram winner of the fest is a GORGEOUS treat — though we didn’t love the taste. Check out the Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake at Funnel Cakes for $10.50. Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake Isn’t she GORGEOUS? We didn’t love the strawberry flavors here; they were a little artificial. But, you can’t deny your Instagram feed would be LUCKY to show off this sweet treat. Click here to see our REVIEW of this treat! Thanks for joining us for our trip through ALL of the wonderful gardens and eats! We had SO much fun and we’ve gotta say, we’re ready for another visit to the fest already. Don’t forget, we’ll be right here throughout the festival for all of the tips and planning needs you might have! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What items do YOU want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post BEST of the FEST! What to Eat and Drink at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to check out an EPCOT Festival staple — Refreshment Outpost! Refreshment Outpost Today is the first day of the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, and while Refreshment Outpost is open all year in EPCOT, they usually have exclusive snacks when EPCOT’s festivals roll around! Let’s check out what they’re offering this year. You’ll find Refreshment Outpost in EPCOT’s World Showcase, between the China and Germany pavilions. Refreshment Outpost They’ve got some specialty festival eats this year, and we can’t wait to dig in. Menu This year, Refreshment Outpost is adding one returning dish, one dessert, and three drinks to their normal menu for the Flower and Garden Festival, and you can still enjoy their usual frozen slushes and ice cream floats as well! Refreshment Outpost Festival Offerings Menu One of their dishes is plant-based, and the other is all about tangerine! Food The Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning is back! This dish is a speared pineapple topped with spicy and sour Tajin seasoning. If you love sweet and sour, this is definitely worth a try! It costs $4.75. Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning There is also a new Tangerine Soft-Serve, which is served in a waffle cone for $5.75. This treat was really delicious! Tangerine soft-serve in a waffle cone The flavors were very bright and refreshing, and it has a strong tangerine taste. The waffle cone was perfectly crunchy. We think kids and adults alike will really enjoy this ice cream! Let’s try some drinks! Beverages There are three Flower and Garden Festival-exclusive drinks to try at Refreshment Outpost, including the Tangerine Cream Ale for $10.75. Unfortunately, this drink was not our favorite. The tangerine flavor is very strong, but it was almost too much. The aftertaste was not pleasant, and it stuck around for a while. However, if you enjoy unusual or craft brews, you may want to try this unique flavor! Lexington Brewing Tangerine Cream Ale You can also get the Blueberry Lemonade Hard Cider for $10.75. And don’t forget the Organic Blonde Ale with Passion Fruit for $10.71 as well. Overall Basically, if you’re a pineapple or tangerine person, you might want to try out these exclusive festival offerings! We really enjoyed the tangerine soft serve, although the tangerine ale wasn’t our favorite drink. And that simple but delicious pineapple spear is a great option if you want a quick and refreshing snack! Keep following DFB for more reviews from the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT. Check out all of our reviews from this year’s Flower & Garden Festival here! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try any of these dishes? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: You’re Walking Right Past the BEST Soft Serve at EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re LIVE from the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival There is so much to see and do over here at EPCOT during this festival. We’ve checked out some of the exclusive merchandise, and have been looking forward to the Garden Rocks Concert Series since the bands were first announced! But what we’re REALLY excited for is the food! So, let’s check out another booths from this year’s fest! We went over to the Lotus House in the China pavilion and we can’t wait to dig in! 2022 Lotus House Outdoor Kitchen There are some new and some returning menu items on this year’s menu. In the past, we’ve seen things like Papa Cakes and a Bon Bon Chicken Skewer. Menu This year’s menu has two new items — the Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer and the Rose Bubble Milk Tea! 2022 Lotus House Menu Let’s start with the food! Food We got both of the new items on the menu this year AND a returning favorite! Who’s hungry? We started with the new Spicy Mala Chicken Skewers for $6.75. New item alert! This item is topped with a spicy sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. The sauce itself has a sweetness to it as well as a punch of vinegar flavor. You can taste the fresh chili flakes in the sauce, but the sweetness helps make this not overly spicy. We would say these skewers have a medium spice level! If you love iced coffee, this is a good treat to grab, especially on a hot day! Marco Boba Also returning to the booth for this year’s festival is the Jasmine Draft Beer, which is $5.25 for 6 oz. and $9 for 12 oz… Jasmine Draft Beer …the Kung Fu Punch, which is made with vodka, triple sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water for $13… Kung Fu Punch …and the Tang Dynasty, which is made with gold tequila, light rum, strawberry, piña colada mix, white boba pearls, and soda water for $13.75! Tang Dynasty If you like stronger drinks and boba, this is a good booth to stop by!! Overall Overall, this booth has some tasty snacks that are easy to eat on the go and aren’t too heavy on your stomach. They won’t fill you up, so you can keep happily snackin’ around the festival! There are a lot of drink options here, including a fun one that kids can enjoy, too. If you enjoy these flavors, you should stop by and check out Lotus House! Stay tuned to DFB as we review MORE food from the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Click Here for the FULL MENUS for the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have a favorite item from this booth? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This EPCOT Booth Went ALL IN on the Flower and Garden Theme first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The flavors of the Gulf Coast are among some of our favorites. Magnolia Terrace in The American Adventure It’s why we love visiting Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter AND Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside, so we can get a taste of those yummy cuisines. We’re talking about drinking hurricanes and eating Beignets and Boudin Balls. But did you know you can get some yummy Gulf Coast-inspired food at EPCOT? In case you missed it, the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival has just started, and one of the outdoor kitchens, Magnolia Terrace, is devoted to Gulf-region Southern cuisine. Menu Here it’s all about a Seafood Boil, Gumbo, and other delicious delicacies and drinks inspired by the Gulf region. Magnolia Terrace Menu But we bet you’re wanting to know how all of this tastes, so let’s get on with the review! Food Last year, this was the booth that we voted the “Most Improved.” The Southern Seafood Boil with Shrimp, mussels, crawfish, potatoes, corn, and Andouille sausage is a returning item that we first saw when this booth made its first appearance at the festival in 2020. We found this dish hearty then but hoped it would pack more of a punch. You can try it yourself for $8. Southern Seafood Boil from 2020 New to the Magnolia Terrace this year is the Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille sausage with BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice. Okay, a good gumbo can change your life, so how did this one compare? Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage Well, we really enjoyed it! It was very, very spicy, so keep that in mind for those who don’t like the heat. Thanks to the broth, the chicken and the sausage weren’t dry at all, and they added a really great depth of flavor. It had a very stew-like consistency, which is great for those chilly days — but may not be your first choice in the middle of summer! You can try it for $6.25. Up-close look at that gumbo The Grilled Oysters with Cajun butter is also a returning item this year. We thought this was one of the most improved dishes last year from previous years. They had a wonderful Cajun flavor with enough garlic to scare away vampires. And this time, we were pleasantly surprised yet again! Grilled Oysters with Cajun Butter Our reporter who tried them isn’t really a fan of oysters, but even she enjoyed these! The breadcrumbs gave them a nice crunch and they weren’t “fishy-tasting” like you sometimes get with items like these. There was a bit of a seafood flavor, but it wasn’t overpowering and was ultimately well-balanced. You can order them for $7.50. Would you try one of these? Also returning is the House-made Boudin Bites featuring BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice. We had these back in 2020 and found them a little on the bland and dry side. This year, they’re available for $5.50. House-Made Boudin Two Ways from 2020 Finally, to end things on a sweet note, the Pecan Praline is back! The first year we tried this, the texture was a little grainy, and if you have never made pralines, know that creating the perfect praline is art (and difficult). You can pick one up this year for $4.25. Pecan Praline from 2020 So we’ve tried the food, but what can you grab to drink here? Drinks The Bayou Cocktail is also returning to the booth this year. It’s made with Bayou Spiced Rum, Coconut Rum, Fruit Punch, and Minute Maid Orange Juice. When we first tried this last year, we thought it would be like a hurricane, but this was more like a rum punch — a very very very sweet rum punch. Like super sweet. Bayou Cocktail from 2021 The returning Orange Coriander Ale has always tasted like a nice, light, and refreshing drink for us and is a favorite. The American Light Ale is also back, and we’ve previously liked it because it’s also a light and simple drink. Finally, the Double IPA is back, but we found this one a little basic last year. You can get each of these for $5 for 6oz or $9 for 12oz. Beer Flight from 2021 You can also get all three of these as a flight for $10. Overall Overall, you’ll definitely need to be a fan of that bayou cuisine to enjoy eating here. It’s all about the gumbo, the seafood, and the SPICE. Those who don’t enjoy hot foods or don’t like anything that’s remotely “fishy” should probably steer clear of this booth. That is, unless you want a Pecan Praline or one of those classic brews! Or maybe, just maybe, you should stop by and order those oysters JUST to get the teeny tiny bottle of Tabasco! Here are ALL The Menus For the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival We’re eating at every food booth at this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, so be sure to check back with us with more reviews! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s been your favorite EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kitchen in the past? Let us know in the comments! 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It’s the first day of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival and we’re here trying out all kinds of food and drinks! Happy Flower and Garden Festival! We’ve already had some great eats, and we’ve also been checking out the new merchandise and live entertainment around the park. But we’re just getting started! There’s so much more to eat, so come along with us to try out all the food and drinks over at La Isla Fresca! Menu La Isla Fresca is a returning booth, but the menu over here is completely different from last year’s festival! It’s comprised of both new items and items from different booths or EPCOT festivals. The booth is located between the Morocco and France pavilions in World Showcase. La Isla Fresca Outdoor Kitchen Booth There are various Arepas on the menu, as well as some tropical drinks! La Isla Fresca menu So, let’s try some food! Food First, we got the Arepas topped with melted queso fresco for $5. This item was also at Festival of the Holidays in 2019 over at the Feast of the Three Kings booth. We thought these arepas were pretty good, but they could have used some more interesting flavors. They’re very doughy, which is to be expected with arepas, but they really needed something besides the queso fresco to soak up more flavor. Arepas topped with melted queso fresco Next, we got the Arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají, and tomato sauce for $6.75. This was also at the Feast of the Three Kings booth from Festival of the Holidays in 2019. Arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají, and tomato sauce This arepa had exactly what the plain ones were missing — lots of interesting flavors! It came with three large shrimp on top, and the aji is packing some definite heat. We also really enjoyed the big chunks of fresh avocado on top. This was one of our favorite dishes, and we loved how the arepa soaked in all of the flavors. Shrimp on top After that, we tried a new Arepa! This one is topped with chorizo for $6.25. Arepa topped with chorizo This dish also had a ton of flavor, but it wasn’t quite as spicy as the shrimp one. The chorizo had plenty of spices in it, and if you love Mexican food, we think this will be a great choice for you. Chorizo arepa To enjoy these dishes, you’ve got to like arepas. Some people may think they’re too dry in general, but that’s just the nature of this particular food. Finally, for dessert, we got the new Coconut Tres Leches. This is a vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut for $4.50. This item is also part of the Garden Graze this year! Coconut Tres Leches This cake was so good that we really wish we had the recipe! The coconut flavor was there, but it wasn’t too overwhelming. Coconut Tres Leches The cake is super moist but not to the point of being soaked through. This was one of our favorite desserts at the festival! Beverages Now, for the drinks! We tried all three drinks here, including the Tropical Breeze, Tropical Perception White Sangria, and the Coconut Key Lime Ale. Coconut Key Lime Ale, White Sangria, Tropical Breeze The new Tropical Breeze consists of lemonade, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup for $4.50. You can also add rum to it for a total of $11. We thought this drink was delicious! It’s pretty sweet with the syrup added, but the grapefruit juice balances it out nicely. The lemonade also has a sour note, so you’re getting all kinds of flavors in this drink. Overall, super refreshing and tasty! Drinks After that, we got the new Tropical Perception White Sangria for $11. This drink is very citrusy and a little bit sweet, but it’s still very refreshing. It pairs well with the spicy arepas. Drinks at La Isla Fresca The last drink available over here is the Coconut Key Lime Ale, which is $5 for 6 oz. and $9 for 12 oz. This was available in past years over at The Citrus Blossom, but it’s new to this booth! This beer was surprisingly delicious to us. Overall This was one of our favorite booths at this festival! The only things we didn’t love were the plain arepas, but everything else really delivered on flavor. We can’t decide if we love the shrimp or chorizo arepas more. And that cake for dessert was *chef’s kiss* amazing. You really don’t want to miss this festival booth! All the eats Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews from Flower and Garden Festival! Click here to see ALL of our reviews from the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival so far! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Flower and Garden Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: You’ve Got to See the EATS at a 5-Star Booth at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems like there’s nearly always a new cupcake to try in Disney World! We love a good Disney cupcake! We’ve seen some pretty exciting cupcakes in the past like an epic chocolate and strawberry combo, a cinnamon roll cupcake, a cupcake based on the Monorail, and SO many more! But today, on top of the Flower and Garden Festival kicking off in EPCOT AND Disney dropping 8 new treats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there are also NEW cupcakes in Magic Kingdom! The Cinderella Castle Mosaic Cupcake can be found at multiple food and beverage carts throughout Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle Mosaic Cupcake This cupcake is part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration and is around for Women’s History Month. It specifically honors women who helped design the Magic Kingdom we know and love! We already saw the Haunted Mansion cupcake for Leota Toombs and the “it’s a small world” cupcake inspired by Mary Blair, but this one is based on Dorothea Redmond. It’s made from champagne cake and is filled with a raspberry champagne compote. Aint’ she a beaut? To top it all off (literally!) there’s a golden yellow champagne buttercream frosting covered in sprinkles and a white chocolate disc. Such a pretty cupcake! We liked this cupcake! The champagne cake was pretty on point flavor-wise, and the raspberry compote complimented it nicely. The raspberry kind of reminded us of pie filling! Inside! We really enjoyed this cupcake, and it was something different than your run of the mill chocolate or vanilla! We’re always on the lookout for more Disney World snacks, so be stay tuned to DFB for more news! Find Out Which EPCOT Snack is GONE for the Season! 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. Does this champagne flavored cupcake sound like something you want to try? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Boozy Disney World Cupcake?! Yes, Please. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With so many food booths around EPCOT for the Flower & Garden Festival, many people might be skipping their usual trip to Joffrey’s in this park. But that would be a mistake. Joffrey’s The American Adventure We know you’ve got to save room to try out the tasty eats around the park, but some of the Joffrey’s stands actually have new drinks just for this festival! In fact, you can find four brand-new drinks at various Joffrey’s in EPCOT. Where are they located, and which drinks are actually worth getting? We’re about to find out. EPCOT has not one, not two, but FIVE Joffrey’s locations throughout the park. Four of these spots have special concoctions just for the 2022 International Flower & Garden Festival. Canada Pavilion’s Joffrey’s Let’s take a look at each of the new drinks. Menu There are new drinks at the World Discovery Joffrey’s location (near Mission: SPACE)… Minty Melon Refresher in World Discovery …the Joffrey’s location near the Canada pavilion in World Showcase… Strawberry Fields Refresher …the World Showcase Joffrey’s location (near the Disney Traders gift shop)… Pink Paradise Refresher at Joffrey’s Near Disney Traders …and the Joffrey’s in the American Adventure pavilion of World Showcase. Wildberry Wonder Refresher in The American Adventure Drinks At the World Discovery Joffrey’s location, there’s a Minty Melon Refresher. This is a lightly caffeinated blend of watermelon-cucumber-mint juice with strawberries and blueberries. You can add Watermelon-Basil Vodka if you’re looking for an extra kick. The drink without alcohol is $5.99 or it’s $13.99 if you add the vodka. Minty Melon Refresher If you like artificial melon flavor, you’ll probably like this drink! The melon flavor is definitely the star here, with a very faint mint taste at the end. We thought it tasted like a very sweet black tea — it was refreshing and tasty! Refreshing and sweet! The Joffrey’s location near the Canada pavilion in World Showcase has a Strawberry Fields Refresher, which is a lightly caffeinated blend of strawberry açaí juice with strawberries and blueberries. You can add Strawberry-Lemongrass Vodka if you’d like as well. The non-alcoholic version is $5.99 or it’s $13.99 if you want to add the vodka. Strawberry Fields Refresher We liked this one! It was light and refreshing, and tasted like natural strawberries instead of some sort of artificial flavor. There wasn’t anything too terribly special about it — but it would make a tasty cold drink on a hot day! Strawberry Fields Refresher If you head to the World Showcase Joffrey’s (right at the entrance of World Showcase), you’ll find the Pink Paradise Refresher. This is a lightly caffeinated blend of refreshing dragon fruit–lychee juice with strawberries and blueberries. It’s available for $5.99, and you can get it with Watermelon-Basil Vodka for $13.99. Pink Paradise Refresher It’s hard to describe the flavor of lychee if you’ve never had it, but to us it almost tasted like a floral melon flavor! There are some berry flavors in here — mostly strawberry and blueberry. We did find this to be the sweetest of all the Joffrey’s Refreshers. If you aren’t a coffee drinker and need a pick-me-up, this might do the trick! Pink Paradise Refresher Finally, you can visit the Joffrey’s located in the American Adventure pavilion of World Showcase to find the Wildberry Wonder Refresher, which is a lightly caffeinated blend of wildberry-hibiscus juice with strawberries and blueberries. You can also add tropical rum to this drink. The non-alcoholic version is $5.99, and the version with rum is $13.99. Wildberry Wonder Refresher This might just be our favorite refresher of them all! The combination of the wild berry and hibiscus flavors is perfectly balanced — but it leans heavier on the blueberry flavor! We didn’t think it was too sweet and was extremely refreshing. We would absolutely get this drink again! Overall If you’re only going to get one of the new Joffrey’s drinks at this year’s Flower & Garden Festival, we think you should go for the Wildberry Wonder Refresher! It was perfectly refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. EPCOT Joffrey’s Stand Keep following DFB for more reviews of all the new (and some returning) eats and drinks at this year’s Flower & Garden Festival. And be on the lookout for our Best of the Fest list, which is coming out soon! Click here to see more reviews from the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival. Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which new Joffrey’s drink looks the best to you? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: Coffee Haters, We're Spilling the TEA on the Most Refreshing Drinks in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a bit like Pooh bear? Got a special spot in your heart for honey? Then there’s one particular booth you might want to check out at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! The Honey Bee-stro Outdoor Kitchen 2022 The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is officially underway, and we’ve been making our way throughout the park to check out the delicious snacks, unique merchandise, and more. Now, it’s time to stop at a booth that has a number of returning items you might want to check out — it’s The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board! Menu As The Honey Bee-stro’s name suggests, the booth’s food items feature a particular focus on one ingredient — honey! 2022 The Honey Bee-stro Menu Every item on this menu is a returning item this year, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Let’s get into our thoughts on what you can find at this booth! Food The first thing on the menu is the Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread with jalapeños, bacon, and house-made whipped honey butter. You can grab this snack for $5. When we had this item last year, we didn’t really taste many of the spices listed in the ingredients, but we still thought it was good! Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread | 2021 It was also more sweet than savory (at least to us). Personally, we feel like it would have been a stronger and more flavorful dish if it leaned more into the spices and had a better balance between those sweet and savory flavors. But if you like the idea of a sweeter corn bread, this might be a good choice! Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread | 2021 Then we’ve got the Lavender Honey Mustard-marinated Chicken Flatbread with whipped honey-ricotta cheese, marinated vegetables, and goat cheese for $6. When we had this dish last year, we thought the Honey Mustard was a delicious standout! Lavender Honey Mustard-marinated Chicken Flatbread with Whipped Honey-Ricotta Cheese, Marinated Vegetables, and Purple Haze Lavender Goat Cheese | 2021 We didn’t really get the lavender flavor, probably because of the overwhelming mustard flavor. While we did think that the Honey Mustard was REALLY good, it did sort-of take over the dish and drown out any other flavors. Last year our serving was also a bit soggy. Overall, it wasn’t bad by any means, but could have been just a bit better! Lavender Honey Mustard-marinated Chicken Flatbread with Whipped Honey-Ricotta Cheese, Marinated Vegetables, and Purple Haze Lavender Goat Cheese | 2021 For dessert, there’s the Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with orange blossom honey whipped cream, whipped honey, crystallized honey, honeycomb, dehydrated honey, and fennel pollen meringue kisses for $5. In 2020, this was one of our BEST of the fest items. But the look changed a bit in 2021, and it started to be served with the honeycomb. When we had this dessert in 2021, we felt like it was okay, but not a favorite. Unfortunately, we liked the 2020 version a bit better. Local Wildflower Honey Marscapone Cheesecake | 2021 The plating is undeniably cute, and the components of the dish were cute too, but they just didn’t deliver in terms of flavor. At least based on our experience last year, we felt like there were better desserts at the Festival to try over this one. Local Wildflower Honey Marscapone Cheesecake | 2021 Now, let’s talk about the drinks! Drinks First up we have the booth’s returning non-alcoholic Honey-Peach Freeze in a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup for $15. We’ve really enjoyed this Freeze in the past! We’ve found it to be a really tasty option (cool and refreshing) that isn’t too sweet. But let’s be honest — the REAL star here is that Spike the Bee sipper! He may not be a Figment popcorn bucket, but we still think he’s pretty cute. And bonus — you won’t have to wait 6 hours to get him! Hey There! Note that those 21+ can also get a version of the Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka for $12. You can’t really taste a big difference between the non-alcoholic and alcoholic versions. But if you’re not as focused on the sipper and want to make your freeze boozy, you can try this out. Honey-Peach Freeze With Blueberry Vodka | 2020 Also available at this booth is the B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead. You can get this drink in a 6-oz size for $5 or a 12-oz size for $9. This is a drink option that was available at this booth back in 2020. B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead When we had in 2020, we felt like it was a yummy drink with bright and tangy notes. We tried it again this year and felt like it tasted similar to a cider. There was a bit of bitterness on the back-end, and the lemon flavor was pretty strong! The sweetness level (at least to us) was similar to a Moscato, but it had the lightness of a cider. Our reporter who tried it didn’t exactly love it, but did note that it might be better if it were cold! Still, if you’re looking for something that is a bit sour, a bit better, and as a strong lemon flavor, this might be a good pick. Would You Try It? Want to get some honey wine? You can do that here too! Orange Blossom Honey Wine | 2019 The returning Orange Blossom Honey Wine is priced at $6. Overall Overall, this booth serves up those honey flavors with a mix of sweet and savory dishes. We wish the corn bread would deliver more on spices, and that the flatbread would tone down a bit of the honey mustard, but they are still both pretty good. The Honey-Peach Freeze is also a fairly nice drink to cool down with, but it’s really the Spike sipper we’re after! Honey Bee-Stro What do you think? Do any of these dishes sound like something you’ve GOT to try? Tell us in the comments! We’ll be eating our way through the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Here Is EVERYTHING You Can Eat At The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What food booth are you most excited about at the festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Spoiler: The BEST Part of This EPCOT Flower and Garden Booth Might NOT Be the Food first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one snack you can always find in Disney World, it’s a cupcake! We LOVE a good cupcake! We’ve seen 50th Anniversary themed cupcakes, holiday cupcakes, and even cupcakes filled with special surprises?! We recently spotted a NEW cupcake on a trip to the Magic Kingdom and just had to try it out. The Madame Leota Cupcake can be found at Liberty Square Market in Magic Kingdom! You can get it for $5.79. Can we talk about how Insta-worthy this cupcake is?! Madame Leota Cupcake Menu Here for Women’s History Month, this chocolate-cherry cupcake is filled with blackberry, cherry, and lime cream topped with black cherry buttercream! Madame Leota Cupcake This cupcake was super moist, and the chocolate definitely overpowered the any cherry flavoring there might have been. We didn’t love the icing, and thought it tasted too artificial — almost like cough medicine! Madame Leota Cupcake As far as the blackberry, cherry, and lime cream goes…we didn’t really taste any of that! To us, it just tasted like regular whipped cream. A swing and a miss. You might like this if you’re big on artificial cherry flavoring and chocolate, otherwise, we don’t think you need to rush out to try this cupcake! But we are very happy that there’s a NEW Haunted Mansion cupcake in the parks and that such an iconic woman is being featured! We’re seeing double! We’re always on the hunt for new Disney snacks, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more news! Has Disney Made the Dole Whip Even BETTER?! 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. Would you try this cherry-chocolate cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post The Ultimate Treat for Haunted Mansion Fans Just Dropped in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This year’s EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially kicked off and we’re here checking everything out! Pluto & Chip ‘n’ Dale topiary! There are almost 20 food booths as well as fun entertainment and new merchandise at the festival this year. We’ve already tried some delicious items, like the Bomboloni at the Primavera Kitchen and pretty much everything at Jardin de Fiestas. But now it’s time for a sweet treat — so, come along with us as we check out this year’s funnel cake at the festival! Over in the American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase is the Funnel Cake Stand. Funnel Cake Stand This is where you can usually find a special funnel cake for EPCOT’s various festivals. Menu At this year’s Flower and Garden Festival, there is a NEW funnel cake available — the Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake. 2022 Menu Let’s try it out! Food This funnel cake is topped with strawberry ice cream, cheesecake crumbles, strawberry drizzle, and whipped cream for $10.50. Funnel Cake Unfortunately, this funnel cake wasn’t exactly a win in our books. Like some funnel cakes at other festivals here, the ice cream on top had very artificial-tasting flavors. The strawberry flavor honestly reminded us a little bit of cough medicine because it was pretty sickly sweet. But if you love very sweet treats, you might enjoy this one! Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake The funnel cake itself, however, was cooked very well. And the whipped cream on top was excellent! The cheesecake pieces were good, but they had a slightly gummy texture that wasn’t our favorite. We do have to point out that this treat is SO pretty! The bright colors and dusting of powdered sugar make it a gorgeous addition to your Insta feed. Overall We probably won’t be back for this particular funnel cake, but the plain funnel cakes at this stand are very delicious. And kids or even adults who enjoy very sweet treats will probably still enjoy this one! The artificial flavors aren’t our favorite, but the whipped cream and cheesecake pieces definitely added some good texture and flavor. Funnel Cake Booth Stay tuned to DFB for more news and reviews from the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Click here to see ALL of our reviews from the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival so far! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you try this funnel cake? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Found the Most Insta-Worthy Treat at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re back at the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! You guys, we made it. We’re visiting the festival food booth that’s home to one of the most ICONIC Flower and Garden snacks ever — we’ve even seen people make t-shirts inspired by this treat. We’re so excited that the Flower and Garden Festival is here! We’ve been trying ALL the newest foods and drinks (and doing a little shopping along the way), but now it’s time to check out another popular Flower and Garden food booth. Okay, enough waiting; let’s get to it! We’re heading to the Hanami booth! The Hanami booth is located in the Japan Pavilion in the EPCOT World Showcase. Why is this booth so popular? This is the home of the fan-favorite Frushi! Menu Yes, they serve Frushi here, but there are some other new and exciting items on the menu that we’re just as excited to try! 2022 Hanami Menu Will this food booth live up to the hype? Let’s find out! Food It’s fruit, it’s sushi, it’s FRUSHI! If you’re unfamiliar, this is basically a “fruit sushi,” made with Strawberry, Pineapple, and Cantaloupe wrapped in Sweet Rice and Pink Soy Wrap served with Whipped Cream, Drizzled Berry Sauce, and Toasted Coconut. We’ve shared our love of Frushi in the past — it’s fruity, sweet, and shareable (though we tend to eat it all ourselves)! You can grab it for $7. FRUSHI!!!! This year, we’re welcoming the Chicken Yakitori to the menu! This little snack is made with grilled chicken, scallions, red pepper-shoyu emulsion, and pickled onions. The exact word we would use to describe this chicken is “incredible!” We absolutely loved the addition of the grilled scallions and the pickled onions — we’d eat those as side dishes any day. Chicken Yakitori The red pepper sauce has a little kick to it, and it’s pretty oily, even though it looks like it should be creamy. It pairs well with the chicken, but the chicken is so phenomenal that it honestly doesn’t even need it. You can grab the Chicken Yakitori for $7.50. We want ten more of these, please! The Beef Tataki is also new to the Hanami menu this year! The Beef Tataki is made with seared sirloin with red shiso sauce, watermelon radish, and sprouts. The seared sirloin is pretty straightforward, and we would describe it as being cooked medium-rare. The red sauce it’s served with has a little bit of a kick to it, with mostly a sweet flavor. The watermelon radishes were fine, but they’re probably more of a garnish than a bonus flavor addition. Just like the chicken, the beef is exceptional on its own. It’s available for $8. Beef Tataki The food this year was pretty good, but now let’s try some drinks! Read last year’s review of the Hanami Booth! Drinks You might need a little drink to go with your meal! New to the Hanami booth this year is the Yuzu Tilted Tonic Hard Seltzer for $5 for a 6-oz portion, $9.50 for a 12-oz. We were a little surprised that this one comes in such an unassuming and boring cup, but honestly, it matches the tone of the drink. It’s just your basic hard seltzer, with nothing really exciting or special about it. Yuzu Tilted Tonic Hard Seltzer We also tried the new Ozeki Pineapple Nigori Sake, which was $9.50. We actually quite liked this one because there’s a fun tanginess from the pineapple! It’s not overly sweet and it was very refreshing. It was our favorite of the drinks, so we would definitely order it again! Ozeki Pineapple Nigori Sake Finally, we checked out the Cucumber Cooler, which is Sake, vodka, and cucumber garnished with a cucumber slice! It’s pretty syrupy in flavor, and while you do get a hint of cucumber, the sweetness of the drink is really overwhelming. If you’re looking for that sugar boost, then the Cucumber Cooler is available for $8.50. Cucumber Cooler Of course, don’t forget to snap a cute picture before you finish your drink! Overall Wow, this booth was just a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs! The chicken was the real standout, one of our favorite things that we ate today! The beef was pretty good, but the garnishes served with it didn’t live up to its reputation. As far as drinks go, the pineapple sake was the clear winner, with the other two options falling a little flat. All in all, we’d come back here again and next time, we’ll know exactly what to order to have the most delicious experience possible! ALL of the DFB Food Booth REVIEWS for the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival We’re still making our way around the World Showcase and visiting all of the Outdoor Kitchens at this year’s festival, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest reviews! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever tried Frushi before? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This EPCOT Festival Booth Had More Ups and Downs Than Tower of Terror first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How often do we stop to marvel at the wondrous spring display that Mother Nature cultivates every year? Not enough, I would say! If you’re like me, you want to savor every single sight, smell, taste, and experience that springtime offers. That’s why the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is my all-time favorite perennial […]View the full article

Chris Garcia-Howell, a Fantasyland attractions cast member at Disneyland park, had put his dream of pursuing higher education on hold — until he heard about the Disney Aspire program. Since the program launched in 2018, paying full tuition up front and reimbursing fees for eligible hourly cast, Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership […]View the full article

Welcome back to the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! Flower & Garden Sign We’re buzzing around like Spike the Bee getting allllll the details you need to know to make your festival visit a success. We’ve taken a peek at the exclusive merchandise and are looking forward to some of our favorite artists at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. But for now, we’re bringing you a festival booth review for Primavera Kitchen in the Italy Pavilion — let’s check it out! In the Italy pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase, we’re heading to Primavera Kitchen for a few updated bites and some favorite returning drinks. 2022 Primavera Kitchen Although some of the menu items were labeled as new by Disney, we’ve actually seen most of these offerings in some form at past festivals. Menu There are a few updated food items on the menu at this returning booth, but we’ve seen all the drinks before. Primavera Kitchen Menus Some of those drinks were a big hit in years past, so we’re excited to see them return! Food First up on this menu is the Arancini, which is fried risotto balls stuffed with braised beef and served with grape tomato salad and balsamic emulsion. You can get them for $14. Arancini: Fried Risotto Balls The Arancini was kind of expensive for the serving size, but they were also very tasty. The risotto inside is a little bit cheesy, and you can see parsley flakes in it as well. You could really taste the Italian spices in this dish. The tomatoes are fresh cherry tomatoes cut in half, and the balsamic flavor really shines through from that sauce. Arancini Next on the list is the Raviolo alla Boscaiola for $13. These are sweet sausage ravioli served with sweet corn, spring veggies, and cream sauce. Ravioli alla Boscaiola This dish was a big hit for us! You get 4 pretty large ravioli, so the serving size seemed to match the price better than the Arancini. If you don’t like Italian sausage, you probably won’t like these ravioli, because the sausage flavor is very strong. The cream sauce has notes of onion and garlic, but it’s not overpowering. Mainly, it just adds some rich, creamy, cheesy goodness to this dish! The veggies are pretty basic, but we love the extra sweetness from that corn. Yum! Returning to Primavera Kitchen this year is the Bombolini. These are Italian-style donuts filled with cream and served with raspberry sauce and powdered sugar! Who doesn’t love a good donut?! You can get these sweet treats for $12. Bomboloni This dessert was so fun! The raspberry sauce was served in a dark chocolate cup this year, which is a fun and pretty touch. The donuts were perfectly soft, and they tasted fresh and not too oily from being fried. We could’ve used a little more powdered sugar on top, but maybe that’s just our love for beignets showing. The custard inside these donuts is rich and velvety with a strong vanilla flavor. Bomboloni: Cream-filled Italian doughnut with raspberry sauce and powdered sugar And that raspberry sauce was very good as well. It wasn’t a syrup (and not as sweet as a syrup would be) — instead, it seemed like the fresh raspberries had been cooked down with a little sugar. We could still find chunks of raspberries in it. It was actually quite tart, which paired well with the sweet donuts. Drinks It’s time to see what we’re workin’ with over in the drinks department at Primavera Kitchen! We’ve seen these offerings at past festivals, but if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. First up is the Peroni Pilsner, which is $6 for a 6 oz pour and $10 for a 12 oz pour. Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner You can also find Italian White or Red Sangria with prosecco for $11 each. In the past, we’ve preferred the dryer Red Sangria because the white was just a little too sweet for us. Both have a fruity flavor! Italian White and Italian Red Sangria | 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival And rounding out the list is the Italian Margarita with limoncello and tequila for $11. This one is a very strong drink, and it’s been a big hit with us in the past! Italian Margarita You can also get a variety of Italian wines at this booth, like Pinot Grigio ($10), Chianti ($10), Prosecco ($10), Rosa Regale ($11), and Moscato for ($11). Overall We found some great hits and a couple of not-as-awesome options at this booth. When we go back, we’ll definitely be looking at that Ravioli and Bomboloni again! But we just think the Arancini were a little too expensive for how small the portion was. The drinks here are also hit-or-miss, with the delicious Italian Margarita and the overly sweet White Sangria. If you know what to get, though, this can be a very delicious stop on your way around EPCOT’s World Showcase! FOOD at Primavera Kitchen We’re eating and drinking our way around the rest of the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, so stay tuned for more reviews! Check out all of our reviews from the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival here! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite booth at the Flower & Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Donuts 🙂 Donuts with a Chocolate BOWL 😄 EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival Knows What’s Up. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What happens when you take one of the best World Showcase pavilions for food and drinks and add even MORE delicious creations? Mexico pavilion We’re about to find out! We’re at EPCOT’s 2022 International Flower & Garden Festival today to see the impressive character topiaries, check out gardens inspired by locations around the world, and (most importantly) eat all kinds of snacks! Right now, we’re heading to a popular Outdoor Kitchen (that’s what the food booths are called at this festival) to see how the NEW eats and drinks measure up. Did you already guess which booth we’re visiting next? It’s Jardin de Fiestas, which is located right before the Mexico pavilion! 2021 Booth In the past, this spot has had some delicious snacks and even better drinks. There are a few brand-new items here, so let’s take a look! Menu Several of the items on the menu at Jardin de Fiestas are marked as new to this year’s festival, but a couple of them might sound a little bit familiar. A look at this year’s menu! For example, do you see the Tostada de Chorizo on there? That dish IS new to the Flower & Garden Festival, but it’s been available at the Festival of the Holidays (which takes place in November and December) for the last couple of years. The Taco Vampiro was on the menu at this booth during last year’s Flower & Garden, but it has some new ingredients this year. We’re ready to eaaaat But don’t get too distracted by the food here — this booth is also known for its delicious drinks, and there are a couple of new options on the menu. We’re going to try out a couple of margaritas and ALL the snacks on this menu! Food We got ALL of the food at this booth, as well as both margaritas! This aftertaste of this drink reminded us a bit of cough syrup, it was thick and could use with some more lemon juice or other acidity to brighten it up a little. Just slightly too sweet for us You also can definitely taste the rosemary in this drink, but it’s not overpowering! If you like sweeter margaritas, you might enjoy this one. Hypnotic Marg Note that Craft Mexican Lager is also available at this spot for $5 for 6 oz. and $10 for 12 oz. Overall If you’re going to Jardin de Fiestas during this festival (and we really think you should!) don’t miss out on any of those food items — they’re all very tasty! And, the Poppy Flower Margarita is fun and fresh over here, so it’s a change of pace compared to the frozen strawberry ones you can get elsewhere in the Mexico pavilion. Keep following DFB, because we’re trying out ALL the new items (as well as some returning offerings) at this year’s Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT! Stay tuned for more full reviews. Click here to see all the booths and menus for the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT. Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which item would you try first at Jardin de Fiestas? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: As If You Need ANOTHER Reason to Visit EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mickey pretzels, DOLE Whips, and Mickey Ice Cream Bars…that’s what Disney food is made of right? Well, yes, sort-of. But it’s also SO much more, especially when there’s a festival going on! 2022 Booth Welcome to the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! The Festival is officially underway and we’ve been in the park all day, checking out all the colorful topiaries, merchandise, and (of course) food booths! Now it’s time for a visit to a classic booth in the Germany pavilion. Returning booth Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market is an oldie but a goodie, and we’re ready to re-visit our favorite dishes that will take us far beyond the realm of chicken nuggets and fries! Menu Bauernmarkt is offering most of the same food items as it did in 2021 (and before), with delicious classics like Potato Pancakes, Toasted Pretzel Bread, and more! Menu But there does appear to be a new beer available this year, so let’s dive in and see what this booth is all about. Food First we have the Potato Pancakes with House-Made Applesauce for $4.75. This is a plant-based dish, and it’s once again part of the Garden Graze! If you eat 5 dishes that are part of the Garden Grace during EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, you can actually get a special prize so that’s fun! But back to the pancakes. In the past, we’ve enjoyed the sweet and salty nature of this dish, though the consistency of the applesauce (and pancake itself!) can throw some people off. Potato Pancakes with house-made applesauce This year, our reporter who tried this dish said that the pancakes were good, and the applesauce was good, but the combination of the two wasn’t great (at least to them). In their opinion, they thought something like a sour cream or crème fraîche might suit the pancakes better, rather than the applesauce. Potato Pancakes with house-made applesauce They noted, however, that the pancakes were nice and warm, and were slightly greasy but not overly greasy, which was good. They also had a nice little crunch on the outside from being on the griddle — a major plush. The applesauce was also good and had a nice, light cinnamon flavor with chunks of apples it in that made it taste fresh. So while we liked these alone, the combination just didn’t suit us this year. But if you like that mix of salty and sweet and you like these flavors, you might enjoy this dish. Next, there’s a Potato Pancake served with Caramelized Ham, Onions, and Herb Sour Cream. Note that this version is NOT plant based. This dish is priced at $5. This is a returning item and is one we’ve enjoyed in the past! To us, this one has had a better texture than the applesauce one, as it doesn’t get soggy or have that unique applesauce texture problem. Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions, and Herb Sour Cream | Photo from 2017 Next we have the HOLY GRAIL of cheesy goodness — the Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Gruyère Cheese. This beauty is priced at $5.75 and it will fulfill all of your cheesiest and carb-filled dreams! Can you really ever go wrong with cheese and bread? Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Gruyère Cheese | Photo from 2021 And finally, in terms of food, the Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries is back, and you can enjoy this flaky pastry for $4.75. More cheese? And it’s got a sweet side this time? Sign us up! Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries | Photo from 2017 Now we need some drinks to wash down all this food! Drinks As per usual, there are a number of drink options available at this booth. First there’s the Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling Wine and Apple Liqueur, which is available for $10. This drink is kind-of like a boozy apple juice. You REALLY need to like apples to enjoy this one, so keep that in mind! The rosemary does seem like a bit of overkill, but if you’re a fan of that then maybe you’ll enjoy it. Overall, it’s a fairly tasty sip and we’ve felt like it has had a more prominent alcohol flavor than some other Festival drinks. Just watch that rosemary around your nose! Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling Wine and Apple Liqueur | 2021 Next, we have the Beer Flight, which includes samples of the 3 different beers. This is priced at $10. You can also get these beers individually, and we’ll note those prices below. Beer Flight This year, the flight includes the M.I.A. Brewing Hugo (individually $5 for a 6-oz, and $9 for 12-oz); the Bitburger Premium Pils (individually $5 for 6-oz, and $9 for 12-oz); and the Stiegl Brewery Radler-Raspberry (individually $5 for 6-oz, $9 for 12-oz). The Hugo and Pils are returning from last year, but the Radler-Raspberry is new (last year it was a Radler Zitrone). Beer Flight 2022 The Raspberry Radler was actually really delicious and refreshing! It is wonderfully fruity, but (thankfully) not overly sweet. We do wish it would have had a bit of ice in it only because it got a little warm after some time of being in the Florida sun, but overall we were really pleased with this one! The Bitburger (in the middle) was pretty good. It had a kinda tangy flavor which we enjoyed! Beer Flight 2022 And finally, the Hugo tasted like a fairly general lite beer. It wasn’t anything special or fancy, but is a good option to please most people. Overall Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market is typically a solid Festival booth, and this year it’s no different. The applesauce combined with the potato pancake wasn’t exactly an ideal combo for us, but it might be one you’ll enjoy. The more meaty version, though, is quite tasty, and how can we say “no” to 2 dishes with CHEESE?! The sparkling wine could be fun for those who love apple, and the beers are solid. The beer flight is also a great way to sample a few drinks at a relatively inexpensive price. Our Spread What do you think? Is this a booth you’d want to check out? Tell us in the comments! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for more Flower and Garden Festival booth reviews! Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ 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 a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens 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 SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What would you order at this booth? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Beer, Potato Pancakes, and CHEESE? You Truly Can Have it All at EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article