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The Rotunda Bistro is a new addition to EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival this year! Rotunda Bistro at The American Adventure Pavilion You can find the Rotunda Bistro in the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase. We tried all the new dishes and it’s time to discuss! When you enter the Rotunda Bistro, you will find a number of tables set up in the pavilion. This is a great space to escape the sun and eat in air conditioning! Inside the Rotunda Bistro We did find that it got a bit crowded inside toward the end of the day, so you might need to find a spot to eat outside. Menu At the Rotunda Bistro, the name of the game is seafood! They have a Chilled Smoked Shrimp Salad, a Wild Mushroom and Truffle Tart, and Chilled Crab. There’s also a new Rosé wine! 2021 Rotunda Bistro Menu We tried all three main dishes and we were pleasantly surprised by their flavors. Food Now let’s take a look at the seafood! Full Spread First we tried the Chilled Smoked Shrimp Salad for $6.25. The shrimp was super smoky and the creamy sauce balanced out that smoky taste. It was so good! Chilled Smoked Shrimp Salad We also got the Wild Mushroom and Truffle Tart with Gruyère and Crème Fraîche for $5. This was our favorite of all three dishes. The cheese was SO good and the tart was nice and flaky. This was a very rich dish. Wild Mushroom and Truffle Tart with Gruyère and Crème Fraîche Finally, there was the Chilled Crab and Avocado Parfait with Caviar for $6.50. We were disappointed that we couldn’t really taste the caviar, though we were hoping it would add some saltiness. There was mint mixed into the parfait that made it really refreshing. The crab was a little sweet, and this dish comes with LOTS of crab! Chilled Crab and Avocado Parfait with Caviar Although the caviar did not bring much to this dish, the snack is a pretty good price for having such a typically high-priced ingredient in it! Overall We really enjoyed all three dishes! The flavors were excellent and it was a great mix of unique eats. We really haven’t seen another festival booth with eats like this one, so it’s worth a visit if you like to try new things. Head over to the American Adventure Pavilion to try these eats at the new Rotunda Bistro! And keep following DFB, because we’re reviewing ALL the new food at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Click Here to See the Full Review for the 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What would you like to try from the Rotunda Bistro? Let us know in the comments! The post Where to Find Caviar for Only .50 at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been having a BLAST eating our way around the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! It’s Food and Wine Festival season once again! We’ve already made our way around to some awesome booths like Japan, Canada, and China. But there’s SO. MUCH. MORE festival food to try! Our next stop is in The American Adventure pavilion to try some exciting beer AND eats. Join us at Hops and Barley! Menu Hops and Barley might sound like it’s all about the brews, but the menu has some pretty interesting eats available too. 2021 Hops and Barley Get ready for American flavors, whether they be savory or sweet! 2021 Hops & Barley Menu Let’s dive right in and see what’s in store at Hops and Barley! Food Shellfish fans will be pleased to see the return of the New England Lobster Roll! New England Lobster Roll from the 2016 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival This festival classic comes with Lobster and Herb Mayonnaise on a Griddled Roll for $8.50. There’s also a NEW savory item, too! We’re trying the Hot Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Vegetables for $6.50. Ok…we’re already into it. Hot Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Vegetables We thought the Hot Beef Sandwich was incredible! Even picky hot beef fans will be impressed. It packs some heat, too with Pickled Jalapeño, Celery, and Carrots. It’s hot and it’s awesome. Hot Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Vegetables This spot also has a classic festival favorite with the Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing for $4.50. Carrot Cake at Hops & Barley from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival If you like carrot cake, this booth is worth a stop. But we’ve got some serious sippin’ to do too since EVERY drink on the menu at this booth is new! Drinks Starting off with your white wine option, Hops & Barley is serving the Longevity Chardonnay from California for $5. As for the red, you can snag the Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon from California for $5 too. We snagged the Beer Flight for $9.75 to try all the new beers, but you can get each one as a 6 oz. pour for $5 or a 12 oz. pour for $9. Beer Flight The flight includes 81Bay Brewing Co. Strawberry and Lime from Tampa, FL, SweetWater Brewing Company Hazy IPA from Atlanta, GA, and Lord Hobo Brewing Boom Sauce DIPA from Woburn, MA. Beer Flight Out of the many flights of beers we’ve had at the festival, this one could be our favorite! All of the beers included in the flight were nice and clean. The Double IPA was very bold but still drinkable, and the Strawberry and Lime wasn’t too sweet! Finally, we’re sipping on the Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider from Mills River, NC which, like the beers, is priced as a 6 oz. pour for $5 or a 12 oz. pour for $9. Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider Coffee and Hard Cider seem like an odd pair, but we were surprised at how much we enjoyed this beverage! The coffee flavor is really just a hint, and it while it IS a weird combo, it’s a weird combo that works! Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider Hops and Barley is a runaway hit this year with their beer selections! If you’re a serious beer fan, you’ll want to put this booth at the top of your to-do list! Overall Hops & Barley is another Food and Wine staple that remains relatively consistent year to year. Fans can expect classics like the Lobster Roll and Carrot Cake along with new items to try, including the Hot Beef Sandwich and ALL of the drink selections this year! Hops & Barley And remember…don’t feed the wildlife, as tempting as it may seem! Sorry, pal! Wow! What a filling menu! Welp, hope you’re not too full yet because we’ve got a LOT more tasting to do! Keep following along with DFB today as we try EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Click here to see ALL of the booth menus at this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What do you think of these eats? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Beer Fans Will NEED to Stop Here at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello again from the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! 2021 Germany Booth It’s opening day and so far, we’ve had the pleasure of trying dozens of spectacular food items. Now, we’re heading over to the Germany Booth for some much-needed Apple Strudel in our lives! Germany is re-joining the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival lineup today and we can’t wait for some classic German eats. Let’s tackle this booth! The lines are long, but it’s worth the wait, so we’re trying to be patient. (It’s just so hard when we’re excited about CHEESE!) Menu We are excited to say that the 2021 Germany menu features the return of the Schinkennudeln and Apple Strudel! (Cheese and vanilla sauce? What more could we want?!) 2021 Germany Menu Grab a beer and let’s dig in! Food We started with the Schinkennudeln for $4.50, which is Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese. This dish is part of the cheese crawl, Emile’s Fromage Montage! This is a dish that we hardly ever regret getting — seriously, what could go wrong with pasta and cheese?! Schinkennudeln Today, it certainly didn’t disappoint! The cheese is incredibly creamy and blends well with the saltiness of the ham. The pasta is tender and our favorite part is the way that the edges get a little crispy. This one made us want to melt into a little puddle of cheese on the ground. (But we supposed that if we did that, we wouldn’t be able to get back in line and order it over and over again… .) And for $4.50, it’s seriously a steal. We could eat this all day. Next up on the menu is the Roast Bratwurst, served in a Pretzel Roll, for $5.75. This is a returning item that we’ve tried many times before. You can’t beat a classic brat! Roast Bratwurst at the Germany Marketplace Food Booth 2020 And finally, you can round out your meal with the famous Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce, for $4.25. With a flaky crust and cinnamon-y flavors, the apple strudel is one of our favorite treats at Food and Wine! Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce 2020 You simply can’t go wrong with the eats here at the Germany booth…they’re crowd-pleasers all around! Read the complete list of 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booths here! Drinks And Germany delivers the drinks! This year you can enjoy the return of the Selbach-Oster Riesling for $6 and the Weihenstephaner Lager from Freising for $5 for 6 ounces, or $9 for 12 ounces. And there are two NEW beers joining Germany’s menu! The best way to try them all? In a flight, of course! The Gaffel Kölsch from Cologne is new! It was $5 for 6 ounces or $9 for 12 ounces on its own. If you order it with the flight, the whole flight is $9.75. We found this beer to be really light, in fact, it reminded us a lot of a Heineken. Gaffel Kölsch The Schöfferhofer Wild Cherry Hefeweizen from Mainz is another new drink for $5 for 6 ounces or $9 for 12 ounces if you purchase alone. It has a suuuper strong cherry flavor, and not much beer flavor. To be honest, it tasted a lot like medicine and we were not big fans. Our recommendation? Pass on this one unless you love the taste of cough syrup. Schöfferhofer Wild Cherry Hefeweizen We tried the Weihenstephaner Lager from Freising in the flight just for fun, even though we’ve had it before. This one is also light, though not quite as much as the first. Weihenstephaner Lager It’s incredibly refreshing and just right for a day in Florida’s blistering heat! Check out ALL of our reviews from this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Overall All in all, the Germany booth is a must-visit! Nothing here is incredibly unusual (well, besides that cough syrup beer!), so you should be able to find things that any of your family or friends will enjoy. Like we said, it’s a crowd-pleaser! This the totally the place for you if you like beers and brats, and don’t forget to stop in Germany if you’re taking on Emile’s Fromage Montage cheese crawl! Check back with DFB all day for all our EPCOT Food & Wine coverage! Click here for the FREE DFB printable of every 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine booth! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Will you be ordering from the Germany Booth? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Heavenly Cheese and Cough Syrup Beer? Don't Skip This EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, we’ve seen various rules and regulations change. Orange Bird Mask Most recently, we’ve shared news about COVID-19 cases increasing in Central Florida and how the Orange County, Florida mayor has recommended masks be worn in select indoor locations again. But, now we’ve got an update out of California and how things are changing in one county there. According to reporter Claudia Peschiutta, Los Angeles County in California is now set to require masks indoors for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. Disney face mask This new rule will go into effect at 11:59PM on Saturday, July 17th. Exceptions will apply, but the new mask rule is set to look largely like the requirements that were in place before June 15th. June 15th is the date that California fully reopened and did away with its color-coded tier system and related requirements, and put a new set of policies in place. More details are set to be released on the LA County website no later than tomorrow, July 16th. Festival of the Arts Mask According to the Orange County Register, this change is being implemented due to the recent growth of COVID-19 transmission in LA County in recent weeks. The Orange County Register notes that LA County’s current case rate places it in the Centers for Disease Control’s “substantial transmission” category, which is the second highest of its 4 categories. Face Masks at Anthropologie LA County Health Officer Muntu Davis noted that LA County has been reporting over 1,000 cases a day over the last 7 days. Disneyland is not located in LA County, but instead is located in Orange County, California so this will not impact their operations. However, Universal Studios Hollywood is located in LA County so it appears this change will impact their operations. We’ll be on the lookout for more details and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see what one Florida mayor has recommended recently regarding wearing masks indoors. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: LA County, California to Require All Individuals to Wear Masks Indoors Again Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It has been quite the day eating and sipping our way around the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! Joffrey’s While guests flock to the many food booths around World Showcase like China, Canada, and Hawai’i, they may not realize that there are specialty beverages just for the Food and Wine Festival at the Joffrey’s Coffee Carts! There are four spots to grab a NEW specialty Joffrey’s drink this year! First up is the Cinnamon Chai! Cinnamon Chai You can pick this beverage up near The American Adventure Pavilion. This refreshing drink is an Iced Chai Tea Latte topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon! Cinnamon Chai Okay, so this baby was SO smooth and creamy. We got a LOT of the cinnamon flavor, and it made us think we were drinking cinnamon milk. So yeah, SUPER delish. Cinnamon Chai This drink is served non-alcoholic, but you can request an alcoholic version with Cinnamon Whiskey! The Cinnamon Chai without alcohol costs $6.39, while the alcoholic version is $12.99. The third Joffrey’s beverage, available near the Canada Pavilion, is the Tropical Tea Breeze. This drink is a blend of Iced Tea and Frozen Lemonade with a splash of Coconut Syrup! Again, this is a VERY refreshing drink, and we loved the citrus and coconut flavors in it. Tropical Tea Breeze If you’re a fan of sweet tea, we HIGHLY recommend it because it’s sort of like that with a tropical twist! SO refreshing The Tropical Tea Breeze costs $6.39 for the non-alcoholic version. If you want to add a little extra something (in this case, Tito’s Vodka), it will cost you $12.99. PERFECT for a hot day The final new specialty drink you’ll find at the Joffrey’s Coffee Carts this year is the Cocoa Cold Brew, located near Mission Space. Cocoa Cold Brew at Mission: SPACE Joffrey’s This sweet sip is Kona Mocha topped with Whipped Cream and drizzled with Chocolate. For those over 21, you can add Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey to make it an alcoholic drink (which we did!). Our reporter described this one as “darn delicious.” It has a very light coconut flavor that pairs perfectly with ALL that chocolate. And the cold brew booze was creamy and chocolatey, too. Perfect day for a cold brew! The Cocoa Cold Brew is available for $6.39 without alcohol and $12.99 with alcohol. Cocoa Cold Brew What can we say? All four drinks are very refreshing (there, we used that word again), especially on a hot Florida day at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Be sure to follow along for even MORE EPCOT Food and Wine Festival coverage! Click here to check out all of the review from this year’s Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Are you heading to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Didn't Expect These EPCOT Drinks To Surprise Us -- But They Did! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of changes have been made at the Walt Disney Company over the past year. ©The Walt Disney Company Early last year, Bob Iger stepped down as CEO and is set to step down from his role as chairman at the end of this year. The company also massively restructured some of its business areas to adjust its focus to streaming. Now, more changes are on the way. Recently, Disney shared a press release and additional information regarding an upcoming change that will be taking place in the company. Today, Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, informed Cast Members, Imagineers, and more that Disney is working on developing a new campus based in the Lake Nona area of Orlando, Florida. We actually shared a bit about Disney’s potential involvement in Lake Nona back in April of this year. At that time, Disney was in early discussion about developing a commercial and residential community in Lake Nona. Now, it seems like we have a better idea of what that involvement in Lake Nona may have been about. Lake Nona Town Center courtesy of Lake Nona According to the letter shared by D’Amaro with Cast Members, Disney has secured the location for this new campus, which is a project that has been in development since 2019. D’Amaro has shared that Disney plans to build a “brand-new regional campus” in the Lake Nona community. D’Amaro noted how many of the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products team members already work in Central Florida, so expanding the footprint there for their Parks, Experiences, and Products team “makes sense.” Walt Disney Company Logo According to D’Amaro, initially the new campus will be home to “more than 2,000 Cast, Imagineers and employees.” D’Amaro shared that they’re still determining exactly which of their team members will be based there. But, Disney expects that most of those working in Parks, Experiences, and Products professional roles who are located in Southern California at the moment and are not fully dedicated to the Disneyland Resort, or the international parks business, will be asked to relocate to the new Florida campus. Certain people in other roles may also be asked to move to this campus. ©Disney When will all of this take place? According to D’Amaro this move will take place during the next 18 months. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates on this situation and let you know what we find. Click here to see everything you need to know from the Walt Disney Company earnings call held back in May. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Thousands of Disney Employees to Be Relocated from California to New Central Florida Campus first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Headed to a galaxy far, far away? You’re gonna need a snack! Galaxy’s Edge Well lucky for you we’ve got some exciting news about one of the BEST spots to grab a quick bite in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Let’s visit a just-reopened Kat Saka’s Kettle! We’re taking a first look at a reopened Kat Saka’s Kettle (and getting some popcorn too, duh). This spot has been closed since Disneyland reopened (as has its Disney World counterpart) but Cast Members were serving up the snacks once again today! Kata Saka’s Kettle is open again! The menu looked about the same, but it did list the NEW menu items that we were not too sure about — Batuu Wilds Banana Popped Grains, aka banana-flavored popcorn. Normally we get the Outpost Mix, but today we had to be daring. Kat Saka Menu The new Batuu Wilds Banana Popcorn is $6.49. BANANA popcorn?! This is not a typical flavor associated with popcorn…or with space. We weren’t sure what to expect! Kat Saka’s Banana Popcorn We were surprised, but the banana popcorn was a lot better than we expected! First, we just tasted regular popcorn, but then there was a sweet banana aftertaste. Kat Saka’s Outpost Mix Then we tried a mix of Batuu Wilds Banana Popcorn with the Chocolate Popcorn with Crait Red Salt. Now, THIS was a good popcorn mix. The chocolate and banana flavors were so good together! Kat Saka Banana Chocolate Popcorn We probably wouldn’t get another bag of JUST the banana popcorn, but the Batuu Wilds Banana Popcorn and Chocolate Popcorn mix was delicious. If you’re a banana person, you might like this unique popcorn flavor! Banana and Banana/Chocolate Mix Popcorn You can also get the MSE-6 Repair Droid souvenir popcorn bucket with your popcorn for $14.99! Or just get a plush Porg to put in your droid, whatever works for you. MSE-6 Droid Popcorn Bucket If you need us, we’ll be munchin’ away on our space snacks. Keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates from Disneyland and beyond! Want to learn more about Kat Saka’s? Click here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting a reopened Kat Saka’s? Tell us in the comments! The post Space BANANA Popcorn Now Exists. Thanks, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With Disney World and Disneyland both moving closer and closer to being fully reopened, we can now start to think about other aspects of Disney that have yet to fully reopen, like the Disney Cruise Line. The Disney Wonder Today, we heard about another development regarding Canada’s cruise ban that moves us closer to seeing the Disney Cruise Line back in action. On July 15th, the Canadian government announced that it has decided to lift restrictions earlier than scheduled, with cruise ships being able to set sail and make port in Canada as soon as November 1st, 2021. Initially, Canada extended the cruise ban through 2022, but now the date seems to be moving up a bit. The tower on the Disney Wish ©Disney Cruise Line According to the Canadian government, the cruise industry is exceedingly important to their economy, bringing in $4 billion and 30,000 jobs annually. ©Disney Cruise Line Now that it is possible to port in Canada and travel through Canadian waters, Disney’s Alaskan cruise trips can set sail in 2022. Previously, Disney Cruise Line would’ve been unable to travel to Alaska unless they completely avoided Canadian waters. Donald on a Disney Cruise to Alaska In the past, we reported that Disney Cruise Line had removed all Alaskan cruises from its lineup. However, that might change given this new information. With Very Merrytime Cruises coming back and the Disney Wish gearing up for its maiden voyage next year, we wouldn’t be surprised if Alaskan cruise reservations started popping up for the 2022 season. If a new batch of Alaskan cruises does open up for next year, we’ll be here with all the details and news. Click here to read about the Marvel dining experience coming to the Disney Wish Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about Canada lifting the cruise ban? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Cruises to Alaska Might Resume Sooner Than We Thought first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Canadian government had a ban on cruise ships from its ports through February 2022, but announced it will lift the ban earlier than planned. View the full article

Who’s ready for some more eats from the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival?? American Adventure Pavilion We’re busy tasting our way around EPCOT, and our next stop takes us to a year-round location that’s serving up a special festival treat. Let’s check out the Funnel Cake Stand in the American Adventure Pavilion! Menu Since the Funnel Cake Stand is available year-round, most of the menu items here are not exclusive to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. But, there is one festival-exclusive item that we’re here to try — and bacon lovers and funnel cake fans alike will love it! Menu Food The Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream looks like an absolute dream at the Funnel Cake Stand. But, does it taste as great as it looks? There’s only one way to find out! Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Disney doesn’t tend to fail when it comes to crisp, sweet funnel cake! While the actual funnel cake was great as per usual, the toppings weren’t all what we expected. We wish that it would have had more candied bacon to actually fit with the name, along with more ice cream. The funnel cake was piled with a bit too much whipped cream, which overpowered a lot of the other toppings. Look at all those toppings! But, the s’mores part of the Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake? It did MORE than live up to its name. It became the BEST part of the funnel cake with the chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers as the prominent flavors. Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake So, was it worth the $9.50 for a mini funnel cake? That depends on what you’re looking for in a dessert! If you really wanted that great candied bacon flavor, you might want to skip this treat for another option around the festival. However, if you’re there for chocolatey, sweet goodness, the Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake will definitely satisfy your cravings! Overall Disney World’s funnel cakes usually score a spot on the Best of the Fest list for us each year. But, we’re wavering with this treat, since we would have loved to have more bacon and ice cream. Still, the Mini Candied Bacon S’mores Funnel Cake has potential as a tentative candidate! We’ll just have to try everything else at the festival to decide if it makes it on our top list of snacks. Funnel Cake Stand We’ll continue to taste our way around the rest of the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, so stay tuned for full reviews of ALL the festival booths! 8 Tricks the Pros Use to Tackle EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Which EPCOT Food & Wine Festival menu item are you the most excited to try this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: A Candied BACON S'Mores Funnel Cake Is Taking Over the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I am delighted to announce that Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed not one, but two new bundles of joy to the Disney family this week. On Monday, the park celebrated the arrival of a healthy Nile hippopotamus calf. And just one day later, there was more excitement with the birth of a healthy western lowland gorilla.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/pkZuBq6AnJ4View the full article

We’re all over EPCOT today, since it’s the first day of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! Food and Wine! While we were sipping Margaritas in the Mexico Pavilion, we saw a new collection of merchandise that shows off one of our favorite drinking spots in EPCOT! Inside the pyramid at the Mexico Pavilion is La Cava del Tequila, which serves up delicious Mexican tapas and beverages! We recently found a new super smoky Margarita there, so we’re in the La Cava mood! Luckily for us, there’s a new collection of La Cava del Tequila merchandise, available now at the merchandise stand outside La Cava del Tequila! We found a La Cava del Tequila bottle opener that’s in the shape of a bottlecap! This seems like an ideal tool during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! It’s $9.99 at the EPCOT Pavilion! La Cava Del Tequila Bottle Opener To keep the sun out of your eyes while you snack on Chilaquiles and Tacos, there’s the La Cava del Tequila hat! The hat is one-size-fits-all and costs $24.99! La Cava Del Tequila Hat There’s also a collection of glasses, for all kinds of booze! First there’s the shot glass with the La Cava del Tequila logo for $9.99! La Cava Del Tequila Shot Glass You can get a small Margarita glass for $9.99… La Cava Del Tequila Glass …or a La Cava del Tequila Wine Glass for $16.99! La Cava del Tequila Wine Glass There’s more merchandise and fun things to look at inside the Mexico Pavilion pyramid, so make sure to head over there and check it out! And while you’re there, it couldn’t hurt to grab a Margarita, right? Keep following DFB for all the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival news!! Click Here to Read Our Review of the Mexico Pavilion Food & Wine Booth! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Are you a La Cava del Tequila fan? Let us know in the comments! The post There’s a NEW Merchandise Collection in EPCOT Today…and it’s NOT Food & Wine Themed! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since Disneyland initially reopened at the end of April, we’ve seen lots and lots of changes. Sleeping Beauty Castle Not only are face masks not required anywhere in the parks for full vaccinated guests, but we’ve seen the hotels, several restaurants, and many rides reopen for guests. Fan-favorite rides like the Matterhorn Bobsleds have reopened recently, but now we’ve got an update on one of the most unique rides in Disneyland! If you’ve ever wanted to explore in a submarine, you actually CAN in Disneyland! The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage takes you on a journey with characters from Finding Nemo, and it’s a pretty cool immersive experience! It’s been closed since the theme park reopened, but Disney recently released a reopening timeline for the attraction. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is set to reopen this winter! We can’t wait for winter! Although the ride is covered by construction walls at the moment, Disney posted a few signs letting guests know when they can experience the attraction again! Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is coming back soon Although many things at Disneyland Resort have reopened, we’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest reopenings! Stay tuned for more Disney news. Is Disneyland’s Halloween Event a WAY Better Deal Than Boo Bash at Disney World? Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever experienced the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Disneyland Ride Will Reopen Later This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are making our way through all the food and drinks at this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Refreshment Outpost And our next stop is Refreshment Outpost! We always like to stop by this booth during EVERY EPCOT festival, so we had to see what goodies it had in store for this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Menu The festival food here this year is inspired by the flavors of Africa — we’ve got Spicy Githeri (basically a boiled corn and beans dish), along with a Hard Cider. 2021 Refreshment Outpost Menu That seems like fall food, right? And well, it’s July in Florida, so let’s just say we’re not feeling the fall vibes just yet. But we’re still here to have a taste, so let’s get to it! Eats The Spicy Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Ben’s Original Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and Kachumbari Slaw (plant-based) is a returning dish — we used to find it at the Africa Booth. We’re going to say this is one of the most flavorful dishes we’ve had so far at the festival this year. Githeri with cider Our reporter is not a big fan of quinoa (mostly because of the texture) but still thought the flavor of the githeri was a stand-out. It does have a little bit of heat, but not TOO much. It’s $4.75. Spicy Githeri Beverages For its festival drink, Refreshment Outpost is serving up 3 Daughters Brewing Allspice Hard Cider for $9.75, which is the PERFECT drink for a fall day. Maybe not so much for a hot summer day, but we still liked the spiciness of the cider. And it’s one of those drinks that isn’t too sweet! Honestly, we wished we weren’t sweating so much so we could have enjoyed this even more! But the festival lasts through November, so we’ll come back for this when the weather cools off! 3 Daughters Brewing Allspice Hard Cider Refreshment Outpost is also a location where you can pick up the special EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Corkcicle Tumbler for $32. CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler Current Refreshment Outpost items are still available here, too, including a small selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, hot dogs, and Dole Whips (and considering there aren’t any Dole Whips being offered as festival items — at least it’s available here). Overall Although it does NOT feel like fall outside, we still loved the flavor of the Githeri and Cider, and we can’t wait to come back and try it again once cooler weather comes around. If you love fall flavors as much as we do, you’ll want to make sure Refreshment Outpost is on your EPCOT Food and Wine Festival list. We’re still eating our way around the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, so be sure to check back often for more reviews! Check Out The NEW Hawaiian Dish in EPCOT That You Do NOT Want To Sleep On Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What’s your favorite EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Underrated EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth Impresses Us Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is officially underway and we have been checking out ALL of the things that this festival has to offer! 2021 China Booth We’ve been taking you with us as we check out all the food booths, have some fun with the Remy scavenger hunt, and check out some of the festival’s merchandise. But now it’s time to hit up a returning booth — China! Menu Here’s a look at the menu for the China booth. 2021 China Menu There are some returning items, a new snack to grab, and several drinks available. The China booth can sometimes have a very LONG line. Should you hop in line to get any of these treats? China line Let’s dive into the items you could get here (and our thoughts on all of them) to find out! Eats First, we’ll take a look at the Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet and Spicy Sauce. We saw Chicken Dumplings served at last year’s Food & Wine Festival (and other festivals in the past), but they were previously described as chicken dumplings served with Chinese slaw. This year, the China booth is serving up Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet and Spicy Sauce.These look pretty similar to the ones we saw last year, except they seem to have some different toppings and are not served with the Chinese slaw. We grabbed the dumplings to give them a try! Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made Sweet and Spicy Sauce These dumplings are so good! The sauce they’re served with hits you with some sweetness at first, and then you feel a bit of that spiciness. These are also cooked perfectly. They’re wonderfully crispy on the outside, but still very soft and juicy in the center. If you’re a fan of dumplings and are craving one at the Food & Wine Festival, you can grab these for $5. A Look at Our Spread from China! Next, we’ve got the brand NEW ZiRan Beef Bao Bun, which features Grilled Beef with Cumin. ZiRan Beef Bao Bun This dish wasn’t overly special, but was still very tasty. Unfortunately, we didn’t taste much of the cumin in this dish. Again, it was still really good, but if it had a stronger cumin flavor, it probably would have gone higher up on our list in terms of tasty festival treats. You can get this bao bun for $7.25. ZiRan Beef Bao Bun Finally, we have the Crispy-fried Pepper Shrimp with Spicy Sichuan Noodles. This is similar to, but slightly different than, the shrimp dish we saw served at this booth at the 2019 Food & Wine Festival. Back in 2019, the dish was described as Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles, and it actually made our list of the items you must get from each booth. This year, the item is slightly different as it is served with Spicy Sichuan Noodles, and it appears the shrimp may have a different coating. Crispy-fried Pepper Shrimp with Spicy Sichuan Noodles The noodles in this updated version of the dish are good, and had a nice little hint of spice. But, we felt like they could use more flavor. The texture of the shrimp themselves, however, was not that good — they were quite rubbery and tough. That was a pretty big letdown for us considering the previous version of this dish was something we had really enjoyed. Crispy-fried Pepper Shrimp with Spicy Sichuan Noodles The shrimp and noodles are priced at $7.50. Drinks Next, we’ll move onto the drinks. There are a few drinks available here. First, there’s the Mango Bubble Milk Tea with Aassam Black Tea, Whole Milk, and Mango Syrup. This is something we’ve seen served at this booth in the past. You can get this for $7.25. Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk There’s also the ByeJoe Punch. Again, this is a returning item. This drink is made with Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee Syrup, Soda Water, and Pina Colada Mix. You can grab it for $11.75. BaiJoe Punch with Chinese Bai Jui Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice There’s also a Jasmine Draft Beer available for $5 for 6 oz pour, or $8.50 for 12 oz. If you’re looking for a lighter beer, this could be a good choice. It’s mild, not too hoppy, and has a tiny hint of floral notes. Jasmine Draft Beer Next, there’s the Dragonfly. This drink is made with Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Absolut Vodka, Orange Juice, and Mango Syrup. We actually had this drink back at the 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays at the Shanghai Booth. Dragonfly This drink is refreshing and the combination of flavors is nice, but it is pretty strong and you can taste more of the alcohol in this drink when compared to the Kung Fu Master (which we’ll discuss in a second), so that’s just something to keep in mind. When we had this drink at the Festival of the Holidays is was VERY strong. If you like to taste the alcohol in your drink, then this might be the better choice for you. You can grab this drink for $13.95. Finally, we have the Kung Fu Master, which is made with Absolut Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup, and Orange Juice. And yes, it looks pretty much IDENTICAL to the Dragonfly and to be honest the drinks taste pretty similar too! Kung Fu Master It’s going by an updated name (Kung Fu Master), but essentially this is the same as the Kung Fu Punch that has been served at the China booth during Food & Wine Festivals in the past. Again, the drink tasted fairly similar to the Dragonfly. It was refreshing and easy to drink, but didn’t have as strong of an alcohol flavor when compared to the Dragonfly. So, if you’re looking for a less boozy flavor this might be a good choice. You can get this drink for $13.50. Overall Overall, the dumplings were very tasty, the bao bun was good but would have been excellent with more cumin, and the noodles were tasty but the shrimp didn’t have a good texture. The drinks we had were nice and refreshing and there are quite a few to choose from. If you want to try any of these items, you can grab them right now at the China booth at the Food & Wine Festival! Be sure to check back with us for more updates, reviews, and news from the Festival. Click here to see all of our reviews for the 2021 Food & Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you headed to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Should You Wait in a LONG Line for the China Booth at EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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You know that we’re total foodies (it’s in our name)! So, that’s why the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has already been a blast for us as we make our way around the World Showcase! Food and Wine time! We’ve already done a LOT today as we’ve visited the Canada, Hawai’i, and Mexico Booths. But, there are still more food booths to visit, and we’re bringing you with us along the way! There are SO many new items at EPCOT’s Japan booth that we are just going to dive right on into our review! (Yes, that means we’re hungry look at all the eats available to guests!) Menu Japan is always a highlight of the Festival for us! It’s got a little kick to it which we really enjoyed, but if you aren’t a sushi lover then clearly this won’t be the dish for you. Spicy Hako Sushi You can try out the Spicy Hako Sushi for $6.50! Drinks Each one of the sips on the menu at the Japan booth this year are NEW, which has had us so hyped to head that way all day. Guests can go for something sweeter with the Kochi Lemon Drop mixed with Vodka, Yuzu, and Lemon Juice and garnished with a Lemon Jelly, available for $8.00. If you’re looking for something more classic, the Ozeki Platinum Sake: Junmai Daiginjo is dry with a fruity flavor and available for $7.50. And, last (but certainly not least), the Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Urayasu Rice Lager, Orlando, FL is also available on the menu. Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Urayasu Rice Lager We’ve tried several beers at the festival today, and this one might actually rank closer to the BOTTOM of our beer list for the Food and Wine Festival. It was okay, but nothing special. We found it to be oddly dry in a sort of bizarre way, and it wasn’t as refreshing as some of the other beers we had today (like the Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager at the Canada Booth!). Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Urayasu Rice Lager The Lager is available in a 6oz pour or a 12oz pour for $5 and $9.50, respectively. Overall If you’re feeling a little more adventurous on your trip around the Food and Wine Festival, definitely make it a point to visit the Japan Booth! If you’re traveling with more picky eaters, there’s always those tasty and crowd-pleasing Chicken Teriyaki Buns. This was one of the more popular booths we experienced today with longer wait times, so pack your patience before hopping in line! Japan And, you can stay tuned with us throughout the day as we try eats, treats, and drinks from the other booths available at this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Click here to check out all of the menus from this year’s Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What’s your favorite booth at this year’s Food & Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Does a Shrimp Hot Dog WORK at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Each EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has its own merchandise that guests can buy to remind them of all the delicious snacks and drinks they had! ©Disney We’ve already seen a quick peek at the merchandise collections that are coming to this year’s festival (including new Minnie ears AND spirit jerseys), and now we’ve found the items in the park! Here’s a look at ALL the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival merchandise! We’ve seen a few collections return — like the Figment Passholder Collection — and a couple of new collections as well! Let’s see what new merchandise there is to buy at this year’s festival! Festival Logo Collection The Festival Logo Collection features a wine glass, grapes, cheese, and cutlery print, and there’s a lot of merchandise! Festival Logo Collection Of course, we have to start with the 2021 Food and Wine spirit jersey for $74.99! The front features the festival logo… 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Spirit Jersey …and the back says “Celebrating!” Back of 2021 Food and Wine Spirit Jersey If you can’t make it to EPCOT, this spirit jersey is already on shopDisney too! Click here to shop the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Spirit Jersey online! The 2021 Food and Wine Festival is sponsored by Corksicle, and there’s a stemless wine glass for $29.99… Corksicle Wine Glass …and stainless steel water bottle for $39.99! Food and Wine Festival Corkcicle Bottle This reusable cutlery set is $24.99 and super useful during the Festival! Reusable Cutlery As is this tray that even has a cup holder! Travel Plate We highly recommend bringing a tray to get the most out of your EPCOT Food and Wine Festival experience. This one is $7.99. Get the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine tray here! There’s a Festival Logo T-Shirt for $29.99, with cutlery coming of the front pocket and “Celebrating EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 2021” printed on the pocket… Festival Logo T-Shirt …and of course the Festival Logo on the back! Festival Logo T-Shirt This adorable Festival Logo Salt and Pepper Shaker that resembles Disney World’s famous trash cans is $9.99. Salt and Pepper Shaker Look at the colorful EPCOT details on the side! Side of Salt and Pepper Shaker Of course there’s a Limited Release Festival Logo Pin for the festival, featuring the Festival Logo print on a cutting board for $15.99. Limited Release Festival Pin And you’re in luck because it’s on shopDisney now! Shop the Limited Release Festival Pin here! Belle Be Our Guest Collection The Belle Be Our Guest collection features some favorite characters from the classic Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. Belle Be Our Guest Collection This Dooney and Bourke Crossbody Bag has the Be Our Guest print with Belle, iconic images from EPCOT, and of course food for $198! Dooney & Bourke Belle Be Our Guest There’s also a Tote Bag with the same print for $298… Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag Belle Be Our Guest …and this Satchel for $298! Dooney & Bourke Belle Be Our Guest This Be Our Guest Tervis Tumbler is $26.99. Belle Be Our Guest Tumbler We found a decorative Lumiere Be Our Guest Tray for $44.95. Lumiere Tray And just look at this adorable Chip Measuring Cup Set that fits together to form Chip for $24.99! Chip Measuring Cups There’s also a colorful Be Our Guest Spatula for $14.99. Beauty and the Beast Spatula And a girls’ Belle Be Our Guest T-Shirt in pink with ruffled sleeves for $24.99. Belle Girls’ T-Shirt This limited-edition Jumbo Belle Pin only has 1,000 available and costs $29.99. Belle Be Our Guest Pin This is a fun collection for Beauty and the Beast fans! Remy Shake Things Up Collection We saw this wine-colored collection last year as well, and now we get an all new Remy Collection! Remy Shake Things Up Collection This year, we found a Shake Things Up T-Shirt for $36.99… T-Shirt Remy Shake Things Up …and this wine-colored Remy T-Shirt is $29.99. Remy T-Shirt There’s a Remy Hoodie for $49.99. Remy Hoodie We also found a blue and white striped Remy Tank Top for $34.99… Remy Tank Top …and half wine-colored, half Remy print Leggings for $34.99. Remy Leggings This Corksicle Remy Tumbler is $34.99… Corkcicle Tumbler …and this Remy Tervis Tumbler is $26.99. Remy Tumbler There’s a super cute Chef Remy Ornament for $22.99! Remy Ornament There’s also a new Pandora Charm for $65, which is double sided with EPCOT Food and Wine Festival on one side… NEW Pandora Charms …and Chef Remy on a red background on the other side. So cute! Remy Pandora Charm We found a new Limited Edition Remy MagicBand for $34.99… Remy MagicBand …and the Limited Release Festival Remy Pin is $19.99. Remy Pin Given Remy’s background, it only makes sense that he’s a HUGE part of the festival! Apple Orchard Collection This home-y collection shows Mickey and Minnie perfecting their apple pie recipe! Apple Orchard Merchandise The NEW Apple Orchard Minnie Ears are $29.99. The ears have a wooden design and the bow sports an apple print! Apple Orchard Minnie Ears The second spirit jersey of the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival features Minnie, pie, and the words “Sweet as Pie” for $74.99. Sweet as Pie Spirit Jersey This Apple Orchard Mug has a front and back design for $19.99, with Mickey and Minnie on the front… Apple Orchard Mug …and the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival logo on the back! Other Side of Apple Orchard Mug We found this adorable Apple Orchard Rolling Pin with red handles and a Mickey ear print for $29.99. Apple Orchard Rolling Pin There’s also a Sweet as Pie Pie Plate for $29.99. Apple Orchard Pie Plate This Button-Down Apple Orchard Shirt has a pocket and logo design on the front and… Apple Orchard Button-Down Shirt …the Apple Orchard logo on the back. Back of Apple Orchard Button-Down Shirt These Passholders are Sweet to the Core Tervis Tumblers are $26.99. Passholders are Sweet to the Core Tumbler And there’s a Limited Edition Apple Orchard MagicBand for $34.99, featuring apple orchard Mickey and “Awesome to the Core.” Apple Orchard MagicBand We haven’t spotted any of this merch on shopDisney yet, but we’ll let you know if we do! Figment Passholder Collection We’re so glad to see Figment back at this year’s festival! Let’s start with this “Celebrating Passholders” T-Shirt for $29.99. Figment Passholder T-Shirt This Figment Passholder Tervis Tumbler is $26.99. Figment Tumbler We also found Figment Coasters for $24.99. Figment Coasters They come in a set of four different coasters! Shop the Figment Coaster Set here! We also spotted this really unique Figment Glass Canister for $29.99. Glass Container This glass canister would be great in your pantry! Shop the Figment Glass Canister here! This Figment Passholder Magnet is $9.99… Passholder Magnet …and this really cute Figment Cutting Board featuring four different squares of artwork is $29.99. Cutting Board There are two Figment Annual Passholder Pins released this year, one of which is Limited Edition with only 3,000 pins available and costs $19.99… Limited Edition Figment AP Pin …and the other Limited Release Figment Annual Passholder Pin is $15.99. Limited Release Figment AP Pin If you collect Passholder pins and can’t make it to EPCOT, have no fear! This pin is online too. Get the Limited Release Figment Annual Passholder Pin here! Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt Remy’s scavenger hunt through the festival also has its own merchandise! The Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak can be found at select stores for $9.99. Remy’s Hide and Squeak Map Every time you find a tiny Remy statue, you put a specific sticker on the correct location! If you find all the little Remy statues hiding around EPCOT’s World Showcase, you can return with your map to select stores for a prize. Remy’s Scavenger Hunt The prizes this year include souvenir bowls from four of the 2021 Food and Wine merchandise collections! You can choose one per completed map. Remy’s Scavenger Hunt Prizes There’s the Belle Be Our Guest print… Belle Be Our Guest Prize …Chef Figment from the Passholder Collection… Figment Prize …Apple Orchard Mickey and Minnie… Apple Orchard Mickey and Minnie Prize …and of course, Chef Remy himself! Chef Remy Prize This is a fun activity that’s perfect if you’ve got kids in your party. Various 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Pins There are three Limited Edition Pins with limited quantities available. First there is the Aristocats Pin, limited to 4,000 pins available, for $19.99. Limited Edition Aristocats Pin We have Prince Naveen and Tiana on a Princess and the Frog Pin, limited to 4,500 pins available, for $19.99. Limited Edition Princess and the Frog Pin And lastly, this Robin Hood Pin, with 4,000 pins available, is $19.99. Robin Hood Pin Shimmering Sips Booth This Corksicle Tumbler from Shimmering Sips is $21, and really cute. This exclusive 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival souvenir is located at the Shimmering Sips Booth! Shimmering Sips Tumbler You can grab merchandise from all of these collections inside EPCOT during the International Food & Wine Festival! Keep following Disney Food Blog for more info and news about this year’s festival! Shop ONLINE for EPCOT Food and Wine merch here! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Which EPCOT Food & Wine Festival merchandise collection is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: ALL of the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are SO ready for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Bring it on! The Swanky Swine Booth We’re ready to hit the ground running at EPCOT to visit every single food booth and eat everything we can. And we’re especially excited about the eight new booths making their debut at the festival this year! One of those new booths is The Swanky Saucy Swine, which has us intrigued just on its name alone! Swanky Saucy Swine Menu As its name suggests, The Swanky Saucy Swine is all about pork and barbecue. 2021 Swanky Saucy Swine Menu And we are here for some swine and barbecue flavors, so let’s get on to the review! Check Out ALL The EPCOT Food and Wine Menus! Food Let’s get into these eats! So, how DID this brand-new booth hold up? Overall Alright, TBH, The Swanky Sauce Swine TOTALLY held up — and thank goodness with a cool name like that. It’s always surprising when a new booth launches itself into best booth of the fest territory, but this one is definitely a contender. Swanky Saucy Swine The only thing it’s missing is a sweet option, but there are PLENTY of booths with tasty treats. If you’re a meat-eater, this booth is a must-visit. Now, if you need us, we’ve got more eating to do! Follow along with us LIVE for the rest of the fest! See The BIG Thing That’s Missing From the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Menus Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Will you be attending the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post HOLD UP. Did This EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth Make Us Love PIG EAR? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Another day, another festival in EPCOT! And, we’ve been taking you with us all day long to the start of the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival So far, we’ve explored the new merchandise, hefty crowds, and more. And, now we’re stopping by a fan-favorite booth that you won’t want to miss! Menu We’re taking a trip from the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival all the way to Hawai’i (or so we’d like to think)! And, we hope you’re ready to get ready to snack and sip because there are PLENTY of fun items on the menu at the Hawai’i booth! 2021 Hawai’i Menu The Kaluha Pork Slider is a standard on our previous Best of the Fest lists, so we are excited that it’s back! The AULANI Sunrise was also on last year’s Best of the Fest. So let’s dive into the eats! Eats Poke bowls have been all the rage recently. So, it’s no surprise that Hawai’i would feature the new Tuna Poke with Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayonnaise, and Crispy Shrimp Chips for $7. And, if you’re a tuna fan, this might be at the top of your list for the eats around the Food & Wine Festival this year! The dish is extremely flavorful without too much spice, so everyone can enjoy it. There’s a generous portion of the poke, so we feel it is a pretty good bang for your buck. Tuna Poke Bowl But, we have to say that we wish the poke would have come with wonton chips instead of puffed air chips. Still, it’s certainly unique compared to many of the other dishes at the festival this year and a GREAT newbie to join it! We’ve seen the Tuna Poke in past years, however this dish is made with a few new ingredients and is presented differently. It’s like an entirely new dish! Tuna Poke with Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayonnaise, and Crispy Shrimp Chips You can also find returning fan-favorites like the Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise for $5.75. This slider remains a Best of the Fest option for us with a wonderfully doughy roll, heat from the mayonnaise, sweet slaw, and salty pork for the perfect combination! Kalua Pork Slider Another returning menu item is the Teriyaki-glazed SPAM Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise for $4.50, if you’re looking for something savory. Teriyaki-Glazed Spam Hash 2019 But, if you want something sweet, you can indulge in the Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (that’s also a part of Emile’s Fromage Montage) for $4.25. The cheesecake is SUPER creamy with just a hint of passion fruit flavor. The toast macadamia nuts honestly make this treat, though, with the necessary crunch to combat the soft dessert. Passion Fruit Cheesecake This isn’t our favorite dessert we’ve had today, but it was certainly good and cheesecake fans would enjoy. Drinks Many of the drinks at the Hawai’i booth make us feel like we’re on an island getaway. And, the new Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA, Kailua-Kona, HI made us want to take a trip to the beach ASAP! The fruity IPA is a great introduction into beers if you aren’t a big fan of beers in general as the sweeter notes stand out. You can take the IPA with you around the park for 6 oz. for $5 and 12 oz for $9. Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA The Hawai’i booth also has the returning Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL for $10… Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine …as well as the AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine for $14 that you can enjoy as a refreshing treat in the Florida sunshine! Like the ingredients might suggest, the Sunrise has a VERY sweet flavor with lots of pineapple notes. While the grenadine may make it too sweet and not strong enough for some people, it’s a great option for those who don’t like drinks that are overly boozy! AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine It made our Best of the Fest before, so stay tuned to see if it makes the cut this year! Overall The Hawai’i booth has plenty of unique options and flavors for those who are looking for a break from the beef or chocolate eats you might find at other EPCOT Food & Wine Festival spots. While we’re so glad to see awesome items return to the Hawai’i booth, the new Tuna Poke is a must-try item that tuna fans will love! Hawai’i Menu Items And, you can stay tuned with us throughout the day as we try eats, treats, and drinks from the other booths available at this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! 4 EPCOT Food & Wine souvenirs you’ll actually use! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What’s your favorite booth at this year’s Food & Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments below! 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Ready for some more festival food reviews? Well, you are in luck because we are trying EVERY food item at every booth at the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! It’s Food and Wine Festival season once again! After checking out Refreshment Port, Earth Eats, and the brand-new Brew-Wing at the EPCOT Experience, we are making a stop at the classic fan-favorite Canada Booth! If you’re familiar with the Food and Wine Festival, you may know that year after year Canada serves their famous Cheddar and Bacon Soup that frankly is the soup to end ALL soups at the Festival! Let’s get this Canadian party started! Menu You might notice that a lot of the items that are on the menu at Canada are also featured at the popular EPCOT restaurant Le Cellier Steakhouse, located right around the corner! 2021 Canada Booth While we hardly ever see major changes at Canada, the menu now has two new drinks on the menu this year! We will take one of everything, please! We can’t wait any longer let’s get into it! Check out ALL the Menus for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food Starting off with the headline attraction, we have the Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup. This soup is served with a soft Pretzel Roll and is priced at $5.75. Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival The Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup is the stuff of legends. Whether it’s the SUPERB flavor coming from that little cup (far too little in our opinion — gives us a gallon and we’d be all set), or the warm Pretzel Roll that you must dunk into the soup for the full experience, this is always a festival favorite of ours. Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Next up is another returning dish: ‘Le Cellier’ Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon. This dish is one of the pricier dishes at the festival priced at $8.75 and is served with a Truffle-Butter Sauce. Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival If you don’t have the time to devote to a sit-down meal at Le Cellier, this “bite-sized” option is a great substitute! Tender and flavorful, it’s definitely one of the more rich and hearty dishes you’ll find at at the festival. Wanna Know More About All The Booths at Food and Wine? Check Out Our FREE Printable HERE! Drinks This year we have two new drinks on the menu and we are excited to try both. The first up on the menu is the Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot Old Vines. This drink is priced at $7.00. The second drink on the menu is the Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager. You can either get this drink as a 6 oz. pour or a 12 oz. pour and it will be priced at $5.00 and $9.00 respectively. Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager This beer lands on the more light and refreshing side, which is perfect if you’re visiting on a super hot day (it’s particularly steamy at the festival today so this beer is totally suited for the temperature!). Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager Any light beer drinker would be totally satisfied with this menu item! Overall Oh, Canada, year after year you remind us of why you’re a Food and Wine staple. We just can’t get enough of that Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup (we aren’t joking, if you need us, we’ll be sitting in Canada with our Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup), and we totally appreciate the little slice of Le Cellier guests can dine on, too! Canada Canada is a classic food booth that you should make a point to stop at during your visit to the Food and Wine Festival! Be sure to follow along for even more booth reviews! Love Cheese? Check Out All The Details for the Cheese Crawl This Year at The Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What is your favorite returning dish at the Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments below!The post REVIEW: Can’t Make It to Le Cellier? EPCOT’s Canada Booth Has Got You Covered. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Talk about ready to dig in! The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is here and we are SO ready for it! Mexico Booth Menu Items As you know Mexico has typically been one of the booths that has made us want to come back for more. In the past, they have delivered on food AND drinks. We are excited to try EVERYTHING new they have to offer this year! This year we expect more of the same…but that’s enough talking — let’s dig in! 2021 Mexico Booth Menu This year both the Chilaquiles de Chorizo and Taco de Ribeye are new on the menu and the only returning drink on the menu is the Tulum Artisanal Lager. The other drinks on the menu are new additions! 2021 Mexico Booth Menu Let’s get to eating and drinking! Click Here to Check Out ALL the Food and Wine Menus for 2021! Food The first item in this fiesta is the Chilaquiles con Chorizo! This is a new item on the menu (although we’ve seen Chilaquiles at the Mexico booth, like these Chilaquiles de Pollo from the 2015 festival!). This dish includes Crispy Corn Tortillas tossed in Salsa Verde and Monterey Jack Cheese topped with Crema Mexicana, Queso Cotija, Pickled Onions, and Ground Chorizo. Chilaquiles con Chorizo The Chilaquiles reminded us of a taco casserole! WOW, this was delicious! It has a good kick from the Salsa Verde, so watch out if you’re not into a little bit of spice! The Salsa Verde was really tasty, and we would’ve loved a little more of it! This has to be one of our favorite snacks so far! These are $7 at the Mexico booth! One down and the Taco de Ribeye up next! This is also new to the Mexico booth for Food and Wine, but it’s super similar to the Ribeye Taco from last year! This dish is comprised of Shaved Ribeye, Red Onions, and Poblano Peppers on a Corn Tortilla with Ranchera Salsa, Cotija Cheese, and Chives. The Poblano Peppers and Cotija Cheese are upgrades from the previous Ribeye Taco at this booth! Taco de Ribeye This taco was a super simple dish, but it was a darn good taco! The meat was delicious and tender, we loved the corn tortilla, and it wasn’t too spicy! Actually, it wasn’t really spicy at all, so if you’re not into very hot foods, we think this one is safe! The Taco de Ribeye was $7 as well! Now that we knocked out all the savory dishes time to move on to dessert! We had the Capirotada de Chocolate when it was at the Food & Wine Festival in 2019! 2019 Capirotada de Chocolate This is an Abuelita Chocolate Bread Pudding served with a Chocolate Crème Anglaise. It’s $5.50 at the Mexico booth! The Mexico booth is STILL a winner on flavors when it comes to the snacks! Check out our FREE Printable Showcasing All the Booths at the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Let’s check out all the new drinks available this year! Drinks You know being in Mexico we had to get our drink on too! The Tulum Artisanal Lager was a returning item from last year’s festival! 2019 Mexican Craft Beer: Tulum Artisanal Lager crafted with Citrus notes and made with Mexican Caribbean Seawater This Mexican craft beer is crafted with Citrus notes and made with Mexican Caribbean Seawater. It’s $5 for 6oz and $9.50 for 12oz. The first new drink on this year’s menu is the El Tigre Margarita and you KNOW we love a good marg. This one has Ojo de Tigre Mezcal with Pomegranate, Prickly Pear, Pineapple, and Ginger Juices and is served on the rocks with a Hibiscus Salt Rim. El Tigre Margarita The El Tigre Margarita is a love-it-or-hate-it drink! If you enjoy Mezcal and its smoky flavor, we think you’ll love this drink! Other people thought there was way too much Mezcal and it made it taste too smoky. You’ll probably want to skip this one if you’re not into Mezcal! It’s a sweet, smoky, and dry drink, so there’s a lot going on — we definitely can’t say it’s boring! You can try it for $11.50! Next, we have another margarita, and are we mad that there are two on the menu? Absolutely not. This one is the La Clásica Reyes Margarita and includes Centinela Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar. It’s served on the rocks with a Chile Piquín Salt Rim. La Clásica Reyes Margarita In La Clásica Reyes Margarita, we could really taste the heat from the whiskey! We thought it was a cool twist on a normal Margarita. This is a great option if you don’t want to risk the controversial flavors of El Tigre Margarita! This Margarita is $11. Last but certainly not least is the White Passion Fruit Sangria. This drink includes White Wine, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, and a hint of Ilegal Mezcal. White Passion Fruit Sangria The Sangria was very smooth and drinkable. The Mezcal hits you just a little bit at the end, but it doesn’t smack you right up front like with El Tigre Margarita! This one is $10. Overall Mexico booth — you’ve done it again! We LOVED all the snacks at this booth! And the drinks were super fun to try, with different but strong flavors! We’ll definitely be back to munch on more Chilaquiles and Tacos from this fiesta! Keep following the Disney Food Blog as we show you ALL there is to see at this year’s Food & Wine Festival! Check out the BEST things about the Food and Wine Festival This Year! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What item at the Mexico Booth are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments below!The post You’ll Either LOVE or HATE the Mexico's New EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Margarita! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Because we are! We’re ready!!!! We are SO ready to make our way around EPCOT and eat everything we can, visiting each and every food booth (minus the few that are opening on October 1st), including the eight new ones that are making their debut this year! How exciting! One of those new booths is The Noodle Exchange, which has promised us flavors from the Far East. Would you look at that line?! Menu The menu features some unique takes on Asian food, including Pho and Curry. And as a booth that’s brand new to the festival, we haven’t tried any of these options yet! Look at all those noodles! We are all about some Asian flavors, so we ordered EVERYTHING. Check Out ALL The EPCOT Food and Wine Menus! Food We started with the Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho with Shaved Beef, Enoki Mushrooms, and Thai Basil. We noticed right off the bat that this broth was very salty, but we didn’t dislike it! The beef was really tasty and the peppers were a good touch — changing up the flavor and texture perfectly. Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho Even though “spicy” is in the name, we found that this one wasn’t very spicy compared to the others that we tried. It’s a very good option for those who want something basic, though. You can order it for $5.50. It’s so colorful! Then it was time to nom on the Char Siu Pork Udon with Enoki Mushrooms, Bok Choy, and Soy Pickled Egg. Seriously, you had us at Pickled Egg! Out of the bunch, we thought that these were probably the best noodles. Those thick udon noodles were packed with flavor! Char Siu Pork Udon Once again, the broth was good but very salty, so keep that in mind. And if you’re an egg lover, you’ll really appreciate that pickled egg right there in the bowl — it was a nice addition. You can have all of this for $5.50! Don’t you just want to dig in?! We celebrated our curry love with the Shrimp and Coconut Curry Rice Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms and Thai Basil. Those shrimp pieces were BIG and well worth our money, and this was the most flavorful broth by FAR! Way to go shrimp curry! Shrimp and Coconut Curry Noodles It was creamy, delicious, and more filling than the others because it had more substance. So many different flavors in one bowl that blended together well — this wins the honor of our favorite from this booth! Try it for yourself for $6.25. Well, this looks delicious. The last item on the list is the Tofu Pho with Enoki Mushrooms and Thai Basil. You can order this one for $5.50! When we first arrived at the booth, they were out of tofu, but by the time we got our food, it was back, and we hoped it was worth the wait. We really enjoyed the fresh basil — it was one of the highlights as far as flavors go. Tofu Pho This one definitely had the spiciest broth of them all, so make sure you want that “kick” if you’re going to order it. If you love tofu, this is just right for you! And it’s only $5.50. Time for the tofu! All in all, we really loved these noodles. This may be a booth that we come back and visit again and again! Get Our FREE DFB Printable For ALL the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths! Beverages But we were JUST getting started because this booth also features some drinks, too, including the Playalinda Brewing Company Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale. This was incredibly refreshing, and just perfect if you love green tea as much as we do. Playalinda Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Ale This is just the beer you need when you’re walking around EPCOT on a hot day and it’s packed with people. Get yourself a cup for $5 (6oz) or $9 (12oz). Overall Would we come back to this booth again? FOR SURE! We loved that Shrimp Curry noodle bowl and this global marketplace is so different than what we’re used to seeing at the festival. What a great choice! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to test out all of the booths at this year’s festival. We’ve got all the Food & Wine Festival details that you need to know! See The BIG Thing That’s Missing From the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Menus Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Will you be attending the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Step Aside 'Ohana! EPCOT Has a SERIOUSLY Impressive Noodle Game first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has officially begun! There’s going to be a lot of eating and drinking to do! We’ve been checking out lots of fantastic food and drinks, keeping an eye out for fun entertainment, searching for Remy, and more. But now it’s time to stop by Earth Eats to try a brand new chili and a new drink that makes us feel like we’re celebrating Christmas? Let’s dive in! If you’re looking for the Earth Eats booth you’ll find it between the Imagination! pavilion and Refreshment Port. If you’re wondering where all of the Food & Wine booths are be sure to check out our FREE DFB Exclusive printable map! Menu Alright, let’s get into the food! Here’s a look at the full menu for Earth Eats. 2021 Earth Eats Menu Several items from last year’s Earth Eats booth are gone from the booth this year including the Chocolate Pudding Terrarium and some tea options. This year’s menu includes 1 returning item (the Impossible Burger Slider), a new food item, and 3 new drinks. Food First up, we’ll tackle the food. As we mentioned, this booth features the returning Impossible Burger Slider. The slider features Wasabi Cream and Spicy Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun. This item is plant-based, so if you’re looking for plant-based items at the Festival, this could be a good choice. Impossible Burger Slider | Photo from 2020 In past years, we’ve thought this slider has been pretty good. It’s a solid choice for vegans and vegetarians. Our only criticism is typically that the meat is a little too salty. Just be sure to bring some water or grab a drink from the booth to help balance out the saltiness! IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider | Photo from 2020 You can try it for $6.00. NEW to the Earth Eats booth this year is the Impossible Three-Bean Chili. Last year, we saw an Impossible Farmhouse Meatball here, and the year before that there was an Impossible Cottage Pie. But now it’s time for something new! Impossible Three-Bean Chili The Three-Bean Chili is really good! If you’ve ever sat down to watch a football game with a bowl of chili in hand, then just picture that but with Impossible meat and in Disney World! We were very impressed with the flavor of the Impossible meat in here and just how easily it fools you into thinking it’s ground beef. Time for Some Chili We LOVED the little bit of crème fraîche on top. We even asked for a little extra and they gave us some in a side bowl, which was fantastic. Putting the crème fraîche in this dish makes it extra creamy and delicious. Note that the chili is not very spicy at all, so if you’re afraid of heat don’t let that deter you from grabbing this dish. You can grab this drink for $11. Finally, if you’re looking for a wine option at Earth Eats, you can grab the NEW Stephen Vincent Pinot Noir, California for $6. And that’s it for us from Earth Eats! Overall, this booth is a good one to turn to if you’re looking for some plant-based items and a boozy tea that’ll have you feeling like it’s time to deck the halls. We’re still working our way through the various items being offered at the Food & Wine Festival, so be sure to come back for more reviews, photos, and updates! Click here to see our reviews for ALL of the booths at the Food & Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you grab any of these items during the Food & Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Hello, EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival? Yes, Christmas Called for Its Drink Back first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re still making our way around all the food booths at the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! And we just stopped by Flavors from Fire hosted by the NFL on ESPN! 2021 Flavors from Fire Booth This booth has been one of our favorites in past years, so we’re excited to see it back! Menu We stopped by to try a couple of new drinks and say hello to an old favorite food that’s part of this year’s Emile’s Fromage Montage — the Cheese Crawl! Menu Okay, so we’ve tried all the food here before, but we’re going back for the Corned Beef Corner Route since it’s part of Emile’s Fromage Montage! All of the dishes have a sports-themed name since the booth is hosted by the NFL! Let’s look at the Corned Beef Corner Route first. Eats The Corned Beef Corner Route has Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions, and Beer-Cheese Fondue. You can take a look at our past review for it here, but we went ahead and ordered this dish again because we didn’t want to miss a spot on the Cheese Crawl! All that glorious CHHHEEESSSEEE The Corned Beef Corner Route has a really good blend of flavors. We’re big fans of how the salty beef pairs with the creamy cheese. And the chips are the perfect compliment. We also like how the pickled onions break up the saltiness, but also tie all the flavors together. And of course, the CHEESE is the best part (but maybe we’re a little biased because we love cheese so much). This one will probably make our Best of the Fest list again this year — you can try it out for yourself for $5.50. SO good Another return dish is the Chimichurri-up Offense. This is Charred Chimichurri Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli. It’s gluten- and wheat-friendly and costs $7.25! 2020 The Chimichurri-up Offense With all those savory flavors, you’ll need some sweet dessert to finish! It’s a good thing Flavors from Fire is bringing back the S’mores Whoopie Pie-lon! 2020 The S’mores Whoopie Pie-lon This whoopie-pie-inspired dessert is Smoked Chocolate Cake, Graham Cracker, Marshmallow, Chocolate Ganache, and Candied Bacon. It’s also an old favorite of ours! It’s $4 and, in our opinion, worth every dollar and calorie! Beverages If you’re looking for new sips at this year’s festival, the drinks are where it’s at with Flavors from Fire! There’s a new Saugatuck Brewing Company Bonfire Beer from Douglas, MI! Here’s the thing — the name would suggest a smoky flavor, but it doesn’t have that. It’s a little heavy for a hot day but has good flavor for a darker beer. You can grab a cup of it for yourself — it’s $5 for 6 oz and $9 for 12 oz. Sounds smoky, but isn’t. There’s also the Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel from California for $6. And if you’re at Flavors from Fire and haven’t tried the returning Swine Brine, we think you should give it a go! It’s an unexpected winner for us! 2020 Swine Brine The Swine Brine features Jim Beam Bourbon and costs $11. Click Here to Read Our Review of the Swine Brine! That rounds us out for the Flavors from Fire booth at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival! Keep following DFB, because we’re trying every new food and drink at this year’s festival! Click Here to See All the Menus for the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items What are you planning to try from the Flavors from Fire booth? Tell us in the comments! The post BEER. CHEESE. FONDUE. Here's Where to Get It at the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article