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A little birdie told me that there’s something new at The Citrus Blossom this year… Citrus Blossom Okay, make that a LITTLE ORANGE BIRD. You see, this beloved bird from the Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom has made a home for himself at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, too. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — The Citrus Blossom — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp, which is glazed with an orange-chili sauce. It costs $7.79. This item made our Best of the Fest a few years in a row, so we were especially excited to try it again! Orange-Sesame Tempura Shrimp Not a big surprise here, but the shrimp is still a favorite. The dish has a great crunchy texture and pairs well with the orange-chili sauce. It is not spicy at all, so if you’re worried about heat, you don’t have to be with this! Orange-Sesame Tempura Shrimp We snagged the Lumpia with plant-based pork. It’s also served with green papaya, and yuzu sweet-and-sour, and it costs $6.19. This item is part of the Garden Graze, the plant-based food stroll through the Flower and Garden Festival. Our reporter, who is vegan, loved this dish. This is a plant-based pork, and we really liked it. It was good and crunchy, and we even forgot it was plant-based while we were eating the lumpia. The yuzu sweet and sour was really flavorful, but you can tell that there are chilis in there. There’s a bit of a kick, but nothing too crazy. Lumpia with plant-based pork Now, let’s dig into something sweet! The NEW Cinnamon Beignets tossed in lemon sugar, lemon glaze, and honey mead-blueberry compote, and it costs $5.29. These were doughy and thick in the middle, which is different from the typical Disney beignets. They are easy to share, which we loved. They are strong on the lemon flavor due to the glaze, but the honey mead-blueberry compote balances it very nicely. We were impressed with the compote having full blueberries in it. We think adults and kids both will find this one a hit! Cinnamon Beignets Finally, we dug into the Lemon Tart. It comes with lemon curd, blood orange fluid gel, aquafaba meringues, and raspberry powder. It costs $4.99. This item is part of the Garden Graze, the plant-based food stroll through the Flower and Garden Festival. This is a great dessert option for plant-based eaters. It’s light and delicious. Lemon Tart Onto the drinks! Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, we got the Orange-Lemon Smoothie. This drink is nonalcoholic and comes in an Orange Bird sipper cup for $15.49. In the past, we thought that this smoothie was literally like drinking an orange sherbet, and we loved it so much that it made our Best of the Fest list! Orange-Lemon Smoothie in 2023 A returning cocktail is the Key Lime Wine Slush for $13.00. “Key Lime,” you say? And “Wine” along with that? Yep, we’re in. We really loved this at first, the last time we had it. It was like drinking key lime pie in liquid form, and we were in love. However, the more we drank it, the more we found that it was overly sweet and acidic. We couldn’t finish it. If you LIKE super sweet drinks, though, this could be a great option for you. How does it taste this year? Key Lime Wine Slushy We still loved it. It’s very tart, as you would want from the Key Lime flavor. It’s very bright and really packs that sour punch. Key Lime Wine Slushy Finally, the new beers are on the menu. ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider, Central 28 Beer Company Grapefruit Pale Ale, and BrewDog Brewing Company Five Limes Cerveza. You get individual pours for $6.00/6oz or $9.75/12oz, or grab all three with the Beer Flight for $12.75. We grabbed the cider flight and enjoyed it. The Citrus Blossom Beverage Flight For the BrewDog Brewing Company Five Limes Cerveza, the lime flavor was light and tasted like your typically cerveza. BrewDog Brewing Company Five Limes Cerveza The Central 28 Beer Company Grapefruit Pale Ale had strong grapefruit flavors. It reminded us a lot of the Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen in Germany’s pavilion, so if you enjoy that beer, you’ll like this one. Central 28 Beer Company Grapefruit Pale Ale The ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider was our favorite, and the orange flavors really came through nicely here. It was light and refreshing. ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider So, should you stop by this booth? OVERALL Citrus Blossom is an absolute hit for us — in fact, we gave three items here “Best of the Fest,” and honestly, we loved just about everything we tried. The Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp continues its winning streak with that perfectly crisp coating and orange-chili glaze. It’s one of those must-order dishes we look forward to year after year. The Lumpia with plant-based pork is another standout, especially for anyone doing the Garden Graze. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and has just a little kick from the yuzu sweet-and-sour sauce, so good that you may not even realize it’s plant-based. And the Lemon Tart is a bright, light dessert option that feels refreshing rather than heavy, making it a great sweet finish. The Citrus Blossom Full Spread The new Cinnamon Beignets also impressed us. They’re thicker, shareable, and have a great balance of flavor. They’re a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. On the beverage side, the Orange-Lemon Smoothie remains a creamy, sherbet-like favorite, and the Key Lime Wine Slush is still a tart, punchy classic we happily order again. The cider and beer options are solid across the board, with the ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider being our personal favorite thanks to its light, refreshing orange flavor. Cinnamon Beignets Overall, this booth is a major win and absolutely worth a stop, even if there’s a bit of a line. We’d prioritize the shrimp, the Key Lime Wine Slush, and Cinnamon Beignets if you’re narrowing it down, but truthfully, it’s hard to go wrong here. We may have loved everything, but if you’re not big on citrus-forward flavors, some dishes might feel a bit bright for your taste. Still, if you’re a citrus fan, this booth is practically made for you. If you stop by and give it a try, be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below! Fun atmosphere! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

If you are reading this post while hungry, BE WARNED. Seriously, we’re not joking! You’re willing to keep reading? Okay, well then — we’ve got some DELICIOUS details to share with you! Bauernmarkt Farmers Market Booth The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially started, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you; we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Bauernmarkt Farmer’s Market — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Over at the Bauernmarkt Farmer’s Market, it lacks in new items (that is to say, there are none this year), but it MORE than makes up for it with an abundance of returning favorites! The Booth’s Potato Pancakes (with either house-made applesauce), the Toasted Pretzel Bread, and Warm Cheese Strudel have become practically synonymous with the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. Bauernmarkt menu Beverages include the Bitburger Premium Pils, Stiegl Brewery Raspberry Radler, and Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier — each of which can be purchased individually or tried as part of the Beer Flight. The popular Apfelschaumwein is back, too! And with that, we say, “Prost!” Let’s dig in! Eats First up, we grabbed Potato Pancakes with house-made applesauce for $5.29. This is a returning item this year, and is part of the Garden Graze plant-based food stroll, and is also listed as one of EPCOT’s Kids Picks. Potato Pancakes Unfortunately, these weren’t our favorites! They were seared on the outside, but we’d really like for them to be cooked all the way through, so it doesn’t have that undercooked feeling. There wasn’t much seasoning on it, so most of the flavor is going to come through the applesauce, which is very traditional. This definitely isn’t a top dish, but it’s there when you need your potato fix. Potato Pancake Now, the reputation of the Toasted Pretzel Bread precedes itself; seriously, we look forward to its return EVERY YEAR! Why? Well, the Pretzel Bread itself is topped with black forest ham and oodles of melted cheese for $6.19. This is typically a must-try item. In fact, it’s made our Best of the Fest for several years in a row! But how does it stack up this year? Pretzel Bread These are always one of our favorites for good reason. The pretzel is soft with just the right amount of salt, and it’s melted to perfection. The ham is cooked a little too much for our liking since it makes it almost crispy, but it’s pretzel bread and cheese…what’s not to love? Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with black forest ham and melted cheese It’s always good to see the Warm Cheese Strudel with berry compote return to the Festival, as well. This simple yet decadent dessert comes in at $4.99. Warm Cheese Strudel with berry compote The berry compote has a bright and tart burst of flavor and pairs well with the sweet cheese tucked inside. The pastry was light and flaky, too, which made it even better. Inside Oh, one final note: each food item is Disney Dining Plan snack credit eligible here at Bauernmarkt. Now, how about something to wash it all down? Drinks I can’t imagine much of anything that goes better with cheese-topped pretzel bread than Apfelschaumwein. This returning Festival cocktail combines Apple Sparkling Wine and Apple Liqueur, and costs $10.75. We loved the sweet and classic apple flavor, and it reminded us of apple juice — but for adults! Apfelschaumwein All three beers are returning to Bauernmarkt this year, too: Gaffel Kolsch, Stiegl Brewery Raspberry Radler, and the Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier. These are each priced at $6 for a 6-ounce pour, or $9.75 for a 12-ounce pour. Of course, you can always partake of all three in the Beer Flight for $12.75. All three of these are lighter, German-style beers. The Gaffel Kolsch was light and refreshing with a crisp taste and not a lot of bitterness. Gaffel Kölsch The Raspberry Radler was so drinkable and was raspberry-forward in the best way. Stiegl Brewery Raspberry Radler The Hefe Weissbier was the sharpest with a pleasant and mild burn at the end. Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier OVERALL If pretzels and beer are your jam, we totally found your next booth. The pretzels were coated in warm cheese, and while we would probably skip the Potato Pancakes for a second pretzel, they both paired well with the beers, which provided a nice, light, and sharp taste. Bauernmarkt Farmers Market Full Spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus Complete the Food Stroll experience with Garden Graze And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

It’s finally time for one of our favorite EPCOT festivals – the International Flower and Garden Festival! Toy Story topiary While most people think about the gorgeous topiaries and yummy food, this festival also has some amazing entertainment that gets overlooked. Here’s a full overview of the 2026 Flower & Garden entertainment offerings so you don’t miss a thing! Entertainment offerings change throughout the festival, so be sure to get your handy-dandy Festival Passport! This free guide can be picked up at any festival food booth and has everything you’ll need, including menus, merch, and entertainment showtimes. Topiaries We can’t mention Flower and Garden without the iconic topiaries scattered throughout the park! There are 31 new topairies and gardens this year, including Lady and the Tramp in Italy and more. Check your Festival Passport for the location of every topiary this year! EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival You can see the full list of topiaries and their locations right here, too! Performances and More EPCOT has so many live performances throughout the festival this year! These offerings change daily, so be sure to check your Festival Passport. Garden Rocks Concert Series The Garden Rocks Concert Series features some of our favorite singers in concert. Plus, it’s free with EPCOT park admission! The showtimes are at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM. Garden Rocks! This year’s lineup is: March 5th-7th — The Music of ABBA (NEW) March 8th-9th — Simple Plan March 13th-14th — Blue October March 15th-16th — Billy Ocean March 20th-23rd — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II March 27th-28th — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone March 29th-30th — 38 Special April 3rd-4th — Chubby Checker April 5th-6th — Sugar Ray April 10th-11th — Information Society (NEW) April 12th-13th — Rick Springfield April 17th-18th — Berlin April 19th-20th — The Commodores April 24th-25th — FireHouse (NEW) April 26th-27th — Air Supply May 1st-2nd — A Flock of Seagulls May 3rd-4th — Plain White T’s May 8th-9th — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW) May 10th-11th — 98 Degrees May 15th-16th — The Spinners May 17th-18th — Josiah Queen (NEW) May 22nd-23rd — Iam Tongi (NEW) May 24th-25th — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce May 29th-30th — Queensrÿche May 31st-June 1st — Maverick City Music There’s also a dining package available – you can bundle a three-course meal or buffet with a guaranteed seat! The lines for popular singers can get very long, and we’ve even been turned away! It’s our ultimate hack for making sure you can see every concert you want. Jammin’ Gardeners (World Discovery) Tap your feet to the syncopated sounds of the funkiest gardeners around! Jammin’ Gardeners You’ll find the JAMMitors, who become the Jammin’ Gardners for the Festival, in World Discovery! Check your My Disney Experience app for show times! Festival-Themed “Beacon of Magic” (Evenings in World Celebration) Stroll by Spaceship Earth after the sun goes down, and you are in for an extra Festival treat! Spaceship Earth has a new permanent nighttime look with brilliant points of light all over the geodesic sphere. Spaceship Earth And this evening show transforms just for the Flower & Garden Festival! You may hear the song “What Else Can I Do?” from Encanto while floral patterns and other shapes light up Spaceship Earth. The regular EPCOT evening show and the Colors of the Wind show also play each evening. (The presentations rotate throughout the evening, so there is no set time to worry about. Just head to Spaceship Earth after the sun sets through park closing, and you won’t miss it!) From Sunlit Blooms to Firefly Glow at CommuniCore Hall Spike the Bee will take over CommuniCore Hall with From Sunlit Blooms to Firefly Glow! His garden will transition from day to night. Some fireflies glow in the dark, flowers that open with moonlight, and each element of the garden becomes even more magical once the sun goes down. You could always spend the morning checking out the topiaries Spike’s PollenNation Exploration In this scavenger hunt through EPCOT, you can follow Spike the Bee across the park’s blooming gardens in this buzzing adventure! 2026 Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt Prize Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt The Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt is an extra Easter-season activity that is available for a limited time (through Easter, while supplies last). Eggstravaganza Maps Here are some good things to know: guests can purchase a map and stickers at select merchandise locations around World Showcase. EPCOT’s Egg-Stravaganza 2025 Next, hunt for cute Disney character “eggs” throughout World Showcase and mark your map with the corresponding character egg sticker. Ducky and Bunny Egg When you find all the “eggs” you can return your completed map to Disney Traders and pick a “sp-egg-tacular surprise” that makes an adorable souvenir! Global Gardens A springtime stroll around EPCOT presents opportunities to enjoy beautiful Global Gardens all around the park! Blossoms of Fragrance Garden The Butterfly Landing, for instance, allows guests to visit beautiful butterflies each day until dusk. Welcome to the Butterfly House Throughout the park, guests are able to unwind in refreshing spaces that may just inspire you to create your own garden escape for friends and family back home. PLayalong Bay And some areas invite the kiddos to come in and PLAY! Playalong Bay From a Tropical Rainforest Garden in the Mexico pavilion, to the English Tea Garden and Shakespeare Garden in the United Kingdom, to a Bamboo Garden in China, and MUCH more, you’re only just steps away from finding the next spring-inspired scene! Learn all the BUZZ about Bees at The Honey Bee-stro Garden Here is the list of Global Gardens for 2026: World Celebration NEW! Rain or Shine Fruit Stand Presented by Outshine® — near CommuniCore Plaza Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy (World Showcase Bridge coming from World Celebration) Festival Blooms — World Showcase Bridge Floating Gardens — World Showcase Bridge Connections Conservatory Garden CommuniCore Hall Garden NEW! Wildlife Crossing Garden — near CommuniCore Hall Prehistoric Plants The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk Near Imagination! Floating Gardens World Discovery Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF! Connections Conservatory Garden Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden World Nature NEW! Pet-Friendly Garden — near The Seas with Nemo & Friends The Community Garden Bold Bromeliads Inside Out 2 Emotion Garden World Showcase NEW! Trendy Tropicals Garden — Between the Morocco and France Pavilions Bamboo Garden — China Pavilion China Penjing Garden — China Pavilion Bonsai Collection Garden — Japan Pavilion Kokedama Garden — Japan Pavilion Shishi Odoshi (Traditional Japanese Bamboo Water Fountain) — Japan Pavilion Bouquet Garden — France Pavilion Haute Nature — France Pavilion Desert Garden — Mexico Pavilion Extraordinary Orchids — Mexico Pavilion Tropical Rainforest Garden — Mexico Pavilion English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® —United Kingdom Pavilion Shakespeare Garden —United Kingdom Pavilion Topiary Heritage Garden —United Kingdom Pavilion Garden Italiano — Italy Pavilion Gnome Garden — Germany Pavilion Spice Garden — Morocco Pavilion English Tea Garden Tour Guests can enjoy complimentary tours in the English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® in the United Kingdom Pavilion. You’ll learn about how tea is grown, manufactured, and brought to your own tea kettle. English Tea Garden Tour times There are typically TWO versions of the free Tea Tour available: a self-guided version and a 30-minute Guided Tour. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for everything Flower & Garden Festival! Everything you need to know about Flower & Garden! DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What are you most looking forward to experiencing during this festival? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Are these sales actually stretching, or is it your imagination? ©Amazon It can’t be your imagination because Amazon has a bunch of Haunted Mansion souvenirs on sale right now. If you’re a Haunted Mansion fan, you know it doesn’t have to be Halloween season to celebrate your love, but you wear black and teal all year round. Wait till you see these chilling sales! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Haunted Mansion Christmas Tree Topper ©Amazon Okay, so maybe you can’t use this all year round (or maybe you have a Christmas tree up all year round, and that’s totally valid, too), but you definitely need this for your winter decorations. It gives you the perfect excuse to decorate for the holidays starting early, and we love the light-up details, which make it look that much spookier. Check Out The Sale On Amazon Madame Leota Crystal Ball ©Amazon This is the perfect collector’s item. It has a laser-etched Madame Leota on the inside, and it lights up and plays sounds. It also includes a 31-page mini spell book, which is perfect to keep right by Madame Leota. The crystal ball sits in the stand so you can easily display it, too. Check Out The Sale On Amazon Haunted Mansion Loungefly ©Amazon We’re in love with this crossbody purse! It looks just like the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland (aka the original!), and it has a bunch of the characters in front of the house. We can see the Hitchhiking Ghosts, the characters from the stretching room, and even the singing busts. Check Out The Sale On Amazon Stretching Room Portraits ©Amazon Obviously, if you love the Haunted Mansion, you need these! It comes with all four portraits that you can hang up inside or outside to turn your real house into the Haunted Mansion. It would be great for a Halloween party or a birthday celebration, and it’s currently 17% off! Check Out The Sale On Amazon Haunted Mansion Board Game ©Amazon This was designed by Funko, and the goal of the game is to collect matching sets of fhost cards. The board is beautifully designed with different rooms in the estate, and you’ll need to be careful of the Hitchhiking Ghosts, who are notorious for following you home. Check Out The Sale On Amazon Gargoyle Wallpaper Loungefly Mini Backpack ©Amazon A Loungefly that’s 30% off? We’re down! This bag represents the gargoyles who keep an eye over the mansion, and the whole bag is in black and white for dramatic effect. The mini Loungefly size is perfect for keeping the essentials nearby when you need them without bringing a massive bag. Check Out The Sale On Amazon Hitchhiking Ghosts Hallmark Plushies ©Amazon THEY’RE SO CUTE! This set comes with all three ghosts that are the most adorable little plushies, and the best part? They glow in the dark! Yep, you heard that right — glow-in-the-dark plushies. You can split them up amongst your other two best friends or keep them all for yourself. Check Out The Sale On Amazon In the meantime, make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more of the best Disney souvenir finds you need in your life! View the full article

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Last year, the Yacht Grub food booth came on the scene at EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival, and this year it’s back! Yacht Grub 2026 The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has started, and we’re diving straight in! There are plenty of food booths to try, stunning topiaries to view, exclusive festival merchandise to grab, and even concerts to watch. We’re heading back to the Yacht Grub food booth to see how it holds up this year and we’re taking you with us! Menu Over at the Yacht Grub, you’ll find a variety of available items. We have the returning Trio of Dips and Chips, which we are thrilled about. We also have a new menu item, Captain’s Board. For drinks, we have Limoncello-Basil Sparkling Cocktail returning as a new name. Last year, it was the Lemon Sparkling Cocktail. Yacht Grub Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the new Captain’s Board for $7.29. This is a selection of cheeses and cured meats with seasonal accompaniments. Our reporter was impressed by this dish and the amount of food that comes with it. The cheeses had a more subtle flavor and were not too sharp. Captain’s Board We found them to be more fruity and on the sweeter side of cheeses, which we think most guests will enjoy. The meats on the board added a nice savory component and balanced the sweeter cheeses. Overall, this is a great board to use as a lighter snack and easily shareable! Captain’s Board Next, you can grab the Trio of Dips and Chips for $6.49. This dish has house-made potato chips with whipped feta dip and candied lemon, caramelized onion dip and caviar, and pimento cheese and pickles. Last year, these dips blew us out of the water. This year, it still holds up! Trio of Dips The whipped feta dip had a strong flavor of feta. The caramelized onion dip was creamy and had an interesting salty flavor from the caviar. The pimento cheese was thick and cheesy, just how you want a cheese dip. House-made chips The house-made chips added a great crunch and texture, but be aware that some of the bigger ones were undercooked. But the chips are just the vehicle for the dip, which is the star of this show. Dip it! Onto the drinks! Drinks In terms of drinks on the menu, we got the returning Limoncello-Basil Sparkling Cocktail. This is a sparkling wine, with Seagram’s Club Soda and limoncello liqueur for $7.75. Last year, we thought this was not too sour or too sweet, but had a nice balance of flavors. It also had a nice aromatic lemon note to it. This year, we were big fans of this. It’s very light due to the sparkling wine, and there’s a tartness to the drink that we loved. It is still a sweet drink, but not overwhelming. Limoncello-Basil Sparkling Cocktail So, do you need to stop by this booth? OVERALL Over at the Yacht Grub booth, we found a menu that gives you snackable, shareable, and mostly successful bites. The new Captain’s Board is a standout, offering a generous selection of cheeses and cured meats that feels like a solid value for the price. The cheeses skew slightly fruity and sweet rather than sharp, making them approachable for a wide range of tastes, while the savory meats round everything out nicely. The returning Trio of Dips and Chips also remains a strong pick. Each dip brings something different to the table with bold and briny feta, creamy onion with a salty pop of caviar, and thick, classic pimento cheese, and while a few chips were undercooked, they’re really just the crunchy vehicle for those flavorful spreads. Yacht Grub Full Spread On the drinks side, the Limoncello-Basil Sparkling Cocktail continues to impress. It’s light, bubbly, and nicely balanced with a tart lemon note that keeps the sweetness from going overboard. It’s an easy choice on a warm festival day. Limoncello Overall, this booth feels like a hit, especially if you’re looking for something savory to split with a friend. We may not have loved every single bite (those undercooked chips!), but if you’re a fan of cheese boards and bold, creamy dips, this could be right up your alley. We wouldn’t recommend waiting in a super long line, but it’s absolutely worth a stop if the booth is manageable. And if you try it for yourself, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments! Trio of Dips and Chips That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival has finally arrived, and we’re spending the whole day eating our way around the park, checking out the entertainment, and enjoying the experiences. We love this festival every year, and we’re so excited it’s back! Flower and Garden Festival We thought we knew about everything coming to the festival, so it was a pleasant surprise when something new just popped up at EPCOT out of nowhere. We figured you’d want to know about it so you can check it out when you come for the festival! We’ve LOVED our first day at the festival so far. We’ve gotten to try so many foods and beverages, and check out everything the festival has to offer. We had our day planned out, but we weren’t expecting to accidentally stumble across a little show that was happening in Communicore Hall. CommuniCore Hall “Sunlight to Starbright” Exhibit For the festival, Communicore Hall is hosting a special exhibit — Sunlight to Starbright! It’s been explained by Disney as a way to “Get a bee’s eye view of a garden that’s larger-than-life, as it transitions from day to night. From fireflies that glow in the dark, to flowers that open by moonlight, each element of the garden becomes more magical once the sun goes down.” You could always spend the morning checking out the topiaries When we went inside to take a look at the Spike the Bee topiary, we noticed there was a countdown similar to the countdown with the gingerbread Spaceship Earth. CommuniCore Hall Garden Once it hits zero, the lighting changes, and the flight of the bumblebee starts playing. Then the light becomes dim, and you hear a gentle thunderstorm with very soft music playing. A surprise!! This goes on for a few minutes and a few songs, and then it returns to its default setting. A surprise show is happening! A Cast Member told us this happens every 80 to 90 minutes and that there is a different one of these at night. We happened to stumble upon it at around 1:20. Busy Bee is playing! The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your trip with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. We’re covering everything the festival has to offer, so if you want all the details, make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog! MAJOR Change Hits EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you have plans to go to the festival? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Before you set foot in Universal Epic Universe, there are some RULES you need to know. Gate at Epic Universe Of course, when we mention “rules,” you often think about guest behavior in the park and avoiding getting kicked out. But what about when we say “locker rules?” Yep, you’ll spot lockers a few different places in Epic Universe, and you may be REQUIRED to use them. 1. Loose items must go in lockers before three rides If you’ve visited the other Universal Orlando parks in the past, this may not surprise you too much, but three rides in Epic Universe require you to put your belongings in a complimentary locker before you board. Those three rides? Monsters Unchained, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, and Stardust Racers. For the rest of the attractions, you can take your bags with you. Dark Universe Lockers So what goes in the lockers? Backpacks, purses, sunglasses, hats, phones, wallets, loose change. Basically, anything you don’t want to lose while on the ride. However, there is one loophole for people who don’t want to use a locker…but more on that in a minute. 2. Lockers use facial recognition here For those who’ve visited Universal Orlando in the past, you’ve likely used your park ticket to scan in and out of the lockers. In the other parks, if you don’t have a park ticket, they can even supply you with a piece of paper with a scannable code — you use that to open and close the locker, then keep it on your person while you ride. But in Epic Universe, the lockers all have facial recognition! Using facial recognition Universal has been moving over to a wider facial recognition system for all its Orlando parks, but Epic Universe was ready from the get-go. When you enter the park, they’ll scan your face with your park ticket, and then you can continue to use your face to open your lockers throughout the day. No paper ticket required! 3. Lockers are bigger than those in the other Universal parks Perhaps the best news about the lockers in Epic Universe is that they’re larger than those in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. Those lockers were so small that some regular-sized backpacks couldn’t fit. The new Epic Universe lockers have more of a square shape, so they’re apt to fit more items. Hiccup’s Wing Gliders Lockers During our visits, we’ve even been able to combine two people’s belongings into one locker — that’s a big upgrade! In the past, if your items didn’t fit in the small lockers, you’d have to pay for a larger size to use. 4. One ride is stricter than the others We mentioned earlier that three rides have lockers, but if you’re riding Stardust Racers during your visit, it takes the locker security to a new level. After you go through the lockers pre-boarding, you’ll be required to walk through a metal detector, much like at The Incredible Hulk Coaster or VelociCoaster. Stardust Racers This means you can’t even bring small items like your phone or your keys on the ride with you…even if they fit in your pockets! This ride has some serious forces and inversions, so these measures are just put in place for guest safety. 5. Larger lockers are available for an extra cost For those who have more belongings than the average guest or for the people who want locker storage all day, there are lockers spread throughout the park to rent. And at the front of Epic Universe in Celestial Park, you can even find extra-large lockers big enough for backpacks, coolers, and suitcases. Large lockers for rent near the front of the park At our last check-in, medium lockers were $15 each and large lockers were $20 each. These prices may increase at any time, so keep that in mind when you budget. 6. For many rides, you can wear a fanny pack Finally, we’ve got a little insider tip for you! For many Universal Orlando rides, you can wear a fanny pack WHILE you’re on the ride. If it can go securely around your waist and not interfere with the lap restraints for the ride, then they’ll allow you to bring it on and skip using the lockers. Theme park essentials fanny pack Note that this does NOT work for any rides where there are metal detectors. So in Epic Universe, you’d only be able to use this trick to skip the lockers at Monsters Unchained and at Hiccup’s Wing Gliders. Hiccup’s Wing Gliders If you know the locker expectations going into your Epic Universe day, things will go MUCH more smoothly for you. It’s not too hard to manage, you just have to plan in advance a bit! For more updates on all the happenings in Universal Orlando and Epic Universe, follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter! See the BEST Things to Eat in Epic Universe Here! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Are you going to Epic Universe in 2026? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

We’re eating our way through the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and we’re taking you along with us! Line at Swirled Showcase This year, in addition to all the food booths, there is new merchandise, fun activities, and exclusive entertainment (like the Garden Rocks concert series!). We’re here to see and do as much as possible. What’s next on our to-do list? Going to Swirled Showcase for another food review! Menu While Swirled Showcase is available year-round in EPCOT, it gets special limited-time menus for each festival, so make sure to stop by and see what seasonal treats are available during each one! For Flower & Garden, they’re serving up three different soft serve flavors — vanilla, blueberry, and DOLE Whip Peach. Sounds DELISH. 2026 Swirled Showcase Booth Menu You can also order lemon sorbet or the popular Liquid Nitrogen Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake. Let’s get to eating! Eats Starting out with the Vanilla Soft Serve, we’ve had this one in the past, and this year you can get it for $6.29. It’s decently creamy and has a nice vanilla flavor, and it’ll do the job if you’re craving ice cream. You could also try the Blueberry flavor — it’s also returning. Vanilla Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone But the big one? You can now order DOLE Whip Peach here! A cone of this is $6.29, and it was LOVELY. Peach DOLE Whip This is light and refreshing, mildly sweet without being too much. The peach flavor was surprisingly natural-tasting, and we would totally order this again and again. Can we get it here year-round?! DOLE Whip Peach For another fruity treat, we grabbed the returning Lemon Sorbet in a Waffle Cone for $6.29. Lemon Sorbet It reminded us of lemon ice that you get from baseball games, with its tart flavor and strong lemon-ness. It was also lightly sweetened, but managed to retain its fruity base. Also, if we could give one piece of advice — get these flavors in a cup instead of a cone! The cones were SO messy. Napkins galore, you guys. Up close And to wrap it all up on the food front, you KNOW we had to snag the Liquid Nitrogen Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with fresh honey, granulated honey, and honey mead-blueberry compote. This is $5.49 and has been a popular item at the festival in the past, but it then got the liquid nitrogen upgrade in 2025. Liquid Nitrogen Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake This was INCREDIBLE. The honey really came through, and the cheesecake just melts in your mouth. The blueberry compote is house-made, and it was subtle and complemented the cheesecake well. Plus, this was MUCH more visually appealing than some of the liquid nitrogen treats we’ve had in the past here. Liquid Nitrogen Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake What about the beverages available? Drinks First off, the Central 28 Beer Company Elderflower Pale Ale is returning. You can get one of these for $PRICE. But, if you really want to level things up, you can order the returning Lemon-Elderflower Float for $PRICE. It’s made with the Central 28 Beer Company Elderflower Pale Ale, plus lemon sorbet. When we had this in 2025, we were shocked by how much we enjoyed it since the lemon complemented the beer really well. Lemon Elderflower Float in 2025 So, should you go to Swirled Showcase for Flower & Garden? OVERALL You guys, Swirled Showcase was popping OFF this festival! We were so pleased with all three treats we ordered this time, and this is probably a must-visit for the amazing cheesecake and the rare peach DOLE Whip flavor. Just make sure that if you’re visiting this stand, you have your napkins and wet wipes ready. This is one festival spot that we always have to basically SPEEDRUN our review for, simply because everything melts so quickly. Swirled Showcase That’s all for Swirled Showcase, but there’s SO much more in store! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Ni hao from Lan Yuan! We’re coming to you from the China Pavilion at the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! Lan Yuan Outdoor Kitchen The Food Booth that is now known as Lan Yuan Outdoor Kitchen (which translates into “The Orchid Garden”) used to be called “Lotus House.” But, don’t you fret… Lan Yuan is still home to a few returning fan-favorites dishes (HELLO, Cheesy Crab Wontons!) along with some new surprises to discover. So, as we make our way around EPCOT to review every single Flower and Garden Festival Food Booth for you, we hope you’ll join us at Lan Yuan! Eats The House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons are BACK, friends! These fried wontons are filled with cream cheese, celery, and imitation crab stick for $9.75. Previously, when we had these, we thought they were absolutely yummy as usual, and the sweet and sour sauce on top was a great complement. The filling actually had a strong crab flavor, which we were really happy about! It wasn’t all cream cheese. The wontons were fried tender and crunchy at the same time…absolutely perfect. House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons in 2023 The new Sha Cha Beef Bao Bun is available for $7.75. Sha Cha Beef Bao Bun It’s filled with pan-fried beef, red onion, and jalapeño in a Chinese sha cha peanut sauce. This dish is very tender and delicious, but with its small size, it left us wanting more. For $7.75, it’s a little pricey for not a big payoff to keep you full. Sha Cha Beef Bao Bun The Pan-fried Vegetable Dumplings are up for grabs again for $5.50. These are filled with bok choy, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, and sesame. In the past, we had no issue with this savory snack from a taste perspective, as these dumplings are light and even refreshing with the tang from the sauce and flavor punch from the red onion; however, we do have a bit of an issue with the price for the small portion size. Pan-fried Vegetable Dumplings For something sweet, the new Tanghulu costs $7.25. Tanghulu It’s a skewer of strawberries and grapes coated in candied sugar syrup. The fruit itself is delicious, but we found that our dish had the sugar unevenly distributed. Certain bites were great with a light crunch from the sugar, but then in other bites, we found the sugar too thick. We wish it were a thinner covering, but it does get bonus points for being very picture-worthy. Tanghulu Onto the drinks! Drinks Say “Hi!” to the First Emperor! This cocktail makes its Festival debut this year for $15.00. It’s made with vodka, ginger kombucha, strawberry syrup, and lime juice. We found this drink very refreshing. The ginger was more on the subtle side, which is great if you’re sensitive to that taste. The strawberry and lime balance together well, and on a hot day, this is a great choice. First Emperor The Dragon Dynasty returns for $14.75. Featuring the strong Baijiu spirit, this cocktail is also made with light rum, dragon fruit syrup, piña colada mix, and soda water. In the past, it let us down. It was good, but the other drinks overshadowed it and were more memorable. It has a sweet flavor and doesn’t taste like alcohol, which might be good if you’re looking for an adult beverage, but you don’t want the strong alcohol flavor. It’s a good drink, just nothing too special like the other options here. Dragon Dynasty The Tropical Moon is back as well for $14.75. Vodka, triple sec liqueur, passion fruit syrup, soda water, and white boba pearls make up this sip. The drink was light and refreshing, but this one was not our favorite. The passion fruit syrup did not stand out to us, and it was overpowered by the triple sec and soda water. It has a similar flavor profile to the First Emperor, and we found that one to be overall better. Tropical Moon Guests who look for a non-alcoholic option can try the Mango Bubble Tea. It costs $7.75. Mango Bubble Tea Heads up that this drink is quite sweet; the tapioca boba adds a subtle variation in the texture. Overall, it’s simply a nice refresher on a warm and busy day, taking in all of the sights and tastes of the Flower and Garden Festival. Brew Hub Honey Jasmine Lager is also available for $6.00 for a 6-ounce pour or $10.75 for a 12-ounce pour. OVERALL This booth brings back some fan favorites while mixing in a few new bites and sips, and overall, it’s a solid stop with a couple of standouts. The House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons are a great choice. The Pan-fried Vegetable Dumplings remain light, savory, and flavorful with a nice tang from the sauce, though the small portion size makes the price feel a bit steep. The new Sha Cha Beef Bao Bun is tender and tasty with a punchy peanut sauce, but it’s on the smaller side for $7.75, leaving us wanting more. As for dessert, the new Tanghulu is undeniably photo-worthy and fun, but the inconsistent sugar coating made some bites better than others. Lan Yuan Full Spread On the drinks side, there are some refreshing options, perfect for a warm Florida day. The debuting First Emperor cocktail is the clear winner, with a balanced blend of strawberry and lime and a pleasantly subtle ginger note. The returning Dragon Dynasty is sweet and easy to sip but not especially memorable, while The Tropical Moon fell a bit flat for us, with its passion fruit getting lost among stronger flavors. The Mango Bubble Tea is a solid non-alcoholic choice, though quite sweet. Lan Yuan Overall, this booth is worth a visit, especially for the Crab Wontons and the First Emperor cocktail. But it’s not without its pricing concerns. If you’re prioritizing budget, you may want to stick to the standout items rather than sampling everything. Thanks so much for joining us at Lan Yuan Outdoor Kitchen! And remember… there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). 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We’ve got a brand new Food Booth to visit at the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Welcome to Nectar Hosted by AdventHealth! Tuna poke bowl Should Nectar be a must-stop as you make your way around the Flower & Garden Festival Food Booths? Will Nectar be a contender for our Best of the Fest list? There’s only one way to find out… As we make our way around EPCOT to review every single Flower and Garden Festival Food Booth for you, we hope you’ll join us here at the all-new Nectar Outdoor Kitchen! Thanks so much for joining us at Nectar Hosted by AdventHealth! And remember… there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE Which items from Nectar would you most like to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

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Disney’s Beach Club Resort is the inspiration for this returning food booth at the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival… Welcome to the Beach Grub Outdoor Kitchen! Beach Grub Outdoor Kitchen 2026 That’s right! The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially started, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you; we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Beach Grub — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Here at Beach Grub, the focus is on dishes that Disney shares are “fit for a seaside feast.” These include a new food item, the Orange Cream Bar, along with the returningSeafood Bake and Grilled Street Corn on the Cob. The menu Two new drinks are making a splash on this menu. The non-alcoholic Strawberry-Basil Lemonade and the 3 Daughters Brewing Key Lime Hard Cider. Okay, pull out your favorite beach picnic blanket, and let’s dive in! Eats Let’s start with the new Seafood Bake, which is packed with shrimp, mussels, clams, andouille sausage, red potatoes, corn on the cob, persillade butter, and a white wine broth… Oh, and it comes with grilled sourdough, too! This dish, custom-made for seafood fans, costs $8.49. Seafood Bake We think this is pretty good for a theme park seafood bake. If you grew up on overly seasoned, traditional versions, you probably won’t enjoy this as much, but it does hit that seafood feeling when you need it. There was so much butter in the best way — seriously, soak your bread in the butter and enjoy it. The clams and mussels were a bit grainy, but the sausage and potatoes were cooked perfectly. It was definitely a delicious bowl. Diving in! The Grilled Street Corn on the Cob, which has moved around the Festival a bit, can be found here this year. (Though it’s had a few homes, it was at EPCOT Farmers Feast a few years ago.) It’s covered with a savory garlic spread and “cheese.” This plant-based dish costs $5.99 and is an eligible item for guests participating in the Garden Graze food crawl. Grilled Street Corn on the Cob YUM! This is a top dish for us, and it’s what Harambe’s Market corn wishes it could be. It was spice forward and super buttery, so it melted in your mouth. We loved that it’s grilled right in front of us, and you could taste the char. While it’s a little difficult to eat right on the cob, we do appreciate that it’s made in front of us, so we’re willing to deal with it for fresh ingredients. Grilled fresh! And for dessert? How about an Orange Cream Bar? This twist on the classic summer Dreamcicle flavors with vanilla bean-orange mousse covered in a chocolate shell with marshmallow meringue, and is up for grabs for $5.49. Orange Cream Bar Unfortunately, we weren’t in love with this. While our reporter loves orange creamsicles and expected a similar taste, it was mostly vanilla bean flavored with a slight hint of orange at the end. It also melted SO fast that it turned into a bowl of soup at the end, which probably isn’t your favorite thing in the world. You’ll want to eat it fast! Drinks Drink options are pretty simple here, featuring Strawberry-Basil Lemonade made with Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with strawberry-hibiscus syrup garnished with basil for $4.79. Strawberry-Basil Lemonade This one really took us by surprise! We thought it would be more kid-focused since it’s lemonade, but the basil was actually a prominent flavor that really came through. It wasn’t overwhelming, but it was more prevalent and aromatic, and we found it nice and refreshing, especially for adults. This was a hit! Also available here is the 3 Daughters Brewing Key Lime Hard Cider for $6 for a 6 oz pour and $9.75 for a 12 oz pour. 3 Daughters Brewing Key Lime Hard Cider The hard cider isn’t anything that will completely knock your socks off, but it’s easy to sip on while you’re walking around the park. If you’ve had cider before, it will be a similar taste for you without any outstanding notes, but it’s nice and an enjoyable sweet cider. Cider, anyone? OVERALL Dang! Beach Grub is coming in hot! The Grilled Street Corn was perfectly spiced and grilled right in front of us, and the Seafood Bake was great to hit that seafood craving. We think the individual ingredients shone through, and besides the clams and mussels, which could have used a little bit more cleaning, it all felt very fresh. We also loved the Strawberry Basil Lemonade, but would probably skip the Orange Cream Bar again. Now that’s a spread! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Who’s ready to eat their way around EPCOT? Raise those hands! Thirsty? The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has kicked off, and there’s a lot to check out. There’s a plethora of food booths with new and returning items, beautiful topiaries, new merchandise to shop, and even concerts to watch. But don’t get overwhelmed! We’re guiding you through all of it, and right now, we’re taking you with us to Pineapple Promenade. Menu At the Pineapple Promenade booth, you’ll find returning eats and a couple of new drinks. This spot is known for serving DOLE Whip and the Flower & Garden staples of the Spicy Hot Dog and Violet Lemonade. The Pineapple Promenade menu for 2026. In addition to those things, they’ve got two new beverages this year. So let’s check out the options! Eats We’re starting our eats out with the Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips for $7.99. This is a festival favorite for many, and we’ve tried it many times in the past, enjoying its spicy flavor and fun mix of textures. The Spicy Hot Dog Despite the name, this dog wasn’t that spicy. Now, don’t get us wrong, there’s definitely a kick to the flavor, especially in the spicy mayo. However, said the mayo was also one of our issues with the meal, as the flavor overpowered the pineapple chutney a tad too much for our liking. That said, if you’re looking for an elevated hot dog experience — and one with crunch thanks to the plantain chips — this dog is definitely worth a try. Spicy Hot Dog Also on the “eats” menu here is a serving of DOLE Whip Pineapple for $5.79. This plant-based treat is a Disney World staple — smooth and creamy with a deliciously tart and sweet pineapple flavor. DOLE Whip from 2023 The food menu is short, but we’ve got quite a few drinks to choose from! Drinks Of course, perhaps this stand’s most iconic treat is the Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade for $5.19. It’s made with Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with desert pear and violet syrups, and it’s non-alcoholic. This has made our Best of the Fest list a few times in the past because it’s delicious and beloved! Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade This frozen concoction was DELICIOUS! It was tart in the best way, and super refreshing. Plus, the bright color — thanks to the violet syrup – is perfect for the Flower & Garden Festival, and should be a hit amongst kids, especially. Look at that color The booth also offers a Pineapple Float for $6.79, which is DOLE Whip Pineapple and Fanta Pineapple altogether in one cup. DOLE Whip with Fanta in 2024 For an alcoholic beverage, we got the Breckenridge Brewery Mountain Beach Tropical Session Sour, which is new this year! It’s $12.50, and the Deschutes Brewery Tropical Fresh IPA is also new, and it’s $12.50 as well. On the returning drinks list, we have the Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine for $12. When we had it in the past, it was very sweet with lots of pineapple flavor. Another returning option is the Pineapple-Mango Cream Float made with DOLE Whip Pineapple topped with Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur. This was a bit chunky in the past and separated easily, but had a nice mango flavor that was fruity and refreshing. Get it for $12.75. DOLE Whip topped with Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur How does Pineapple Promenade fare this year? OVERALL Pineapple Promenade once again offers a solid addition to the Flower & Garden Festival lineup, highlighted by the crowd-pleasing — if a bit mayo-dominated — Spicy Hot Dog and the delicious and colorful Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade. A solid chocie That’s all we’ve got here, but we’ll be sharing MORE food booth reviews, so stay tuned! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

If you’re looking to take your MagicBand game to the next level, you’ve come to the right place! MagicBand+ MagicBand+ accessories have become major mainstays at the Disney World Resort over the last several years — and for good reason! These little wristbands not only provide a fast and accessible ticket/reservation/wallet function, but also light up and interact with nearby park features. If you’ve been meaning to upgrade your MagicBands with some special enhancements, Amazon has just the thing! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Never Worry About Losing Battery With This Souvenir! MultiCharger for MagicBand+ MagicBand+ accessories do have light, vibration, and interaction functions that make them special compared to the previous MagicBand model — but these features mean that the band can eventually run out of power. Fortunately, you can recharge them via USB, and that’s where this MultiCharger on Amazon helps! MultiCharger for MagicBand+ The great thing about MagicBand+ is that even when it’s low on power or completely “dead”, it still works! That’s right — even if the battery is totally fried years down the road after thousands of hours of use, you can still technically use it to do what you normally would, like check into the parks, redeem Lightning Lanes, and open your hotel room door! MagicBand Scanner ©Disney So while you don’t need a charger to maintain the function of a MagicBand+, it is necessary to make sure the “fun” features of the band stay active. All those little vibrations, light effects, and special quirks that make it the most innovative Disney wristband yet require some “juice.” MagicBand+ This charger is compatible with all USB-A plugs and is specifically designed for MagicBand! It works with both the “kid-size” and “adult-size” MagicBands and is super handy when you need to recharge while in the parks or don’t have enough outlets in your hotel room. ©Amazon Small, lightweight, and incredibly portable, this accessory includes four outlet ports and a USB-A plug that will work with most external batteries for when you’re on the go. Grab yours before your next Disney World vacation! BUY ON AMAZON What is YOUR favorite MagicBand+ upgrade? Let us know in the comments, and continue to follow us here at DFB for more Disney packing tips and Disney Parks hacks! View the full article

You might want to book a trip to EPCOT ASAP after reading this, because there is new food at Disney World! Strawberry Shortcake The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially started, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. And we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about this year’s festival. We’re heading over to the Florida Fresh booth to see what they are bringing to this year’s festival. Menu Over at the Florida Fresh booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. We have two returning food items this year: the Florida Strawberry Shortcake and Conch Fritters. However, this booth is bringing a new Blackened Fish Slider this year. There are also plenty of drinks to try here. 2026 Florida Fresh Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the new Blackened Fish Slider with fried green tomato and Cajun rémoulade on a brioche bun for $6.79. The fish is nice and smoky with a slightly charred crust. It reminded us of barbecue, but with fish. The remoulade sauce helped balance out the flavors, and although it had some spice, it wasn’t TOO spicy, and the spice seemed to hit with the aftertaste. Blackened Fish Slider Next, we tried the returning, Conch Fritters with Key Lime aïoli for $6.49. Last year, the fritters were tasty, but the key lime aïoli was the star of the show! Conch Fritters in 2025 Finally, we’re ending with something sweet! The Florida Strawberry Shortcake with vanilla pound cake, Fresh Driscoll’s Strawberries, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and strawberry crumbs is $4.99. Last year, the pound cake was wonderfully buttery! The whipped cream was definitely not store-bought, and we loved how fresh it tasted. This year was no different, and it’s still one of our best of the fest contenders (as it is year after year). SO fresh The cake is fluffy, moist, and light, and the whipped cream just adds a lovely sweetness and creaminess. This is one EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival snack we hope never EVER goes away. Drinks In terms of drinks on this menu, there is the Cucumber-Watermelon Slushy with gin for $13.25. You can also get this drink without alcohol for $4.99. When we had this drink before, we found it a bit basic. We liked that the watermelon did not taste artificial. We could also taste the cucumber, which brightens up the drink and makes it fresh. Cucumber-Watermelon Slushy For the beers, you can grab the Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Starlight Papaya Pilsner, Brewery Ommegang Melon Falls Watermelon Kolsch, and the new Crooked Can Brewing Company Fiori di Limone Lager. You get individual pours for $6 for 6oz, $9.75 for 12oz, or grab all three with the Beer Flight for $12.75. Beer Flight The Crooked Can Brewing Company Fiori di Limone Lager is new this year. Now this one was a little TOO heavy on the lemon flavor. It had a rindy bitterness and was hard to drink. It’s just a bit too much, even with one sip. Crooked Can Brewing Company Fiori di Limone Lager The Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Starlight Papaya Pilsner has a strong papaya flavor, making it very easy to drink. However, we didn’t think it was TOO sweet. It was a nice, balanced drink perfect for springtime. Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Starlight Papaya Pilsner The Brewery Ommegang Melon Falls Watermelon Kolsch is so light and drinkable, and it almost tasted like watermelon juice was in the beer. Brewery Ommegang Melon Falls Watermelon Kolsch Again, it’s not too sweet, but we think that in a larger portion, it might be a bit too much. OVERALL If you really love classic Florida flavors like blackened fish, key lime, and strawberry shortcake, this booth should be a MUST for your EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival trip. The flavors here are fresh and solid, and worth your time and money. As far as the beers go, we’d probably skip two out of the three we tried and order the papaya pilsner, especially on a hot day. Full Spread at Florida Fresh That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

It’s time to check out this year’s Flower & Garden Festival funnel cake! Let’s go! Funnel Cake Stand The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially started, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to the Funnel Cake Stand in the American Adventure Pavilion to check out this year’s specialty item! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Once again, EPCOT’s Funnel Cake stand is serving up a festival-specific funnel cake! This year’s flavor is Bananas Foster Funnel Cake. This funnel cake is topped with banana-chocolate chip ice cream, powdered sugar, whipped cream, rum-caramel sauce, and a banana-cinnamon sugar dusting. Funnel Cake — 2026 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats The only thing we tried here was the Bananas Foster Funnel Cake, which is available for $12.50! The funnel cake was very fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Bananas Foster Funnel Cake The banana flavor wasn’t super artificial — it tasted like real banana — and was balanced really well with the rum caramel sauce. The banana chocolate chip ice cream was a nice cool down, and the chocolate chips on the inside had a nice snap and crunch. It really reminded us of the classic bananas foster flavors! This was very good, especially if you like bananas. OVERALL If you’re looking for a tasty and fluffy treat at the festival, we 100% recommend grabbing this. Funnel Cakes have always been a go to every festival, and this one is no different! Bananas Foster Funnel Cake That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

This Buzz-worthy booth is back at EPCOT for this year’s 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. The Honey Bee-Stro The Flower & Garden Festival has officially started, and a LOT is happening here. There is exclusive merchandise to grab, beautiful character topiaries to check out, and plenty of food booths with tasty items to try. We’re telling you what’s worth your money and time this year, and we’re heading to Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board. Menu Over at the Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board, you are sure to find something sweet. We have the chicken and waffles returning to the booth again, as well as some new menu items! 2026 The Honey Bee-Stro Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the new Honeycomb Bowl with herb quinoa, honey-whipped goat cheese, poached apples, and hot honey cauliflower topped with a honey tuile for $5.49. Honeycomb Bowl We think this might be one of our favorites! It was refreshing and truly encompasses what the Flower and Garden Festival is all about, with its bright flavors and a focus on fresh ingredients. All of the items tied well together, and we appreciate how pretty it was and the good-sized portion. Look at all of those ingredients! Next, this is the returning Chicken and Waffles for $6.99. These are crispy chicken and a sweet honey-bacon cornbread waffle with whipped honey butter and orange blossom honey. In 2024, we enjoyed this dish, and the cornbread waffle reminded us of a hushpuppy. Chicken and Waffles You can never go wrong with chicken and waffles! This year, we’re not sure we had the honey butter on it, but we enjoyed it all the same. There are whole kernels of corn in the waffle to bring out the corn flavor, and it was drizzled with honey to bring in some sweetness without being over the top. It’s a big piece of chicken, too! Drinks In terms of drinks on the menu, we got the returning Frozen Peach Cobbler with streusel for $5.29. You can also grab it with blueberry vodka and streusel for $13.25. Previously, when we tried it before, we found it fluffy, foamy, and creamy. Frozen Peach Cobbler This year, we enjoyed it just the same, and we think the non-alcoholic version will be a kid’s favorite. The streusel on top was perfectly crumbly and a fun treat. Topping Also returning to the Bee-Stro this year is the Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine for $6.50. Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine If you’re looking for a beer, you can grab a Brew Hub Nectar Bloom IPA for 6 oz $6 0r a 12 oz. $9.75. OVERALL Overall, we really think this booth is a hit! It’s one we usually enjoy, but it’s so nice to come back year after year and enjoy the items. The Chicken and Waffles are a great sweet and savory option that we think even the pickiest eaters will love, and the Honeycomb Bowl was so refreshing and perfect for a meal on a hot Florida day. The Frozen Peach Cobbler was a fun one as well, and we think kids are going to gobble (or cobble) it up! Let’s eat! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Come along with us to The Land Pavilion to check out the special festival items at Sunshine Seasons! Sunshine Seasons The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially started, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you; we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to Sunshine Seasons to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Sunshine Seasons has two festival-specific items on the menu this time, and both are new to this festival. Sunshine Seasons Festival Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First, we checked out the new Mickey-shaped Lemon-Violet Macaron. You can snag this for $6.29. Mickey-shaped Lemon-Violet Macaron The cookie itself had a very light lemon flavor that wasn’t as strong as we hoped. The filling was also not really fitting to that lemon-violet name — it tasted more like cream cheese, and it was pretty hard and tough instead of soft and creamy. Ultimately, the flavors here just weren’t hitting, and we didn’t get a violet taste at all. She’s a beaut! If you’re a die-hard macaron lover, it might be for you, but we were hoping for that more unique flavor combination. Drinks There’s just one festival-themed drink at Sunshine Seasons this year, and it’s the non-boozy Orange Cream Milk Shake topped with whipped cream, an orange cookie, and a citrus macaron. This is available for $10.99. Orange Cream Milk Shake Honestly, we were a bit disappointed in this. The milkshake itself didn’t have the smooth orange creamsicle flavor we were hoping for — instead, it tasted a bit like orange juice mixed with milk. The toppings were fairly nice, though. The cookie was buttery and shortbread-like, and the macaron had a punchy orange flavor while also being nice and soft. Comes with a topper So, do we recommend the Sunshine Seasons treats? OVERALL This year, we’re probably not going to strongly recommend the Sunshine Seasons treats. We’ve been wowed by some of the festival offerings here in the past, but these were underwhelming on the flavor scale. If you’re super interested in either of these two items, you might want to try them out to satisfy curiosity, but we’re not going to name them best of the fest or anything. The Sunshine Seasons treats. That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is here, and we are EXCITED. We’ve had a chance to see all the topiaries, eat all of the food, and enjoy all of the entertainment. Moana in Living with the Land for Flower and Garden Festival 2025 However, one of our FAVORITE parts of the festival is seeing how one of our favorite rides, Living With The Land, changes to celebrate. So let’s take the most relaxing ride in EPCOT to see how Living With The Land has transformed for the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival — wait, didn’t change??? Last year’s Living With the Land got a Disney Princess makeover, so we were really excited to see what Disney had planned for the ride this year. Here’s a quick look at some of the fun from last year: Moana’s boat They also had tiny Pascals to spot around the ride. There were so many details, and we were obsessed from the first ride through. Do you see Pascal And this, yeah, we have…nothing. Well, not nothing but basically nothing. They had one flower archway in the first greenhouse… Flower Arch …and a pitcher of Violet Lemonade and honey. Yep, that’s all. No boats, no Pascals, no paintings from Rapunzel. Basically nothing. To say we’re disappointed is an understatement. Small display Don’t get us wrong, we’re never disappointed by a ride on Living with the Land since it’s air-conditioned and a super relaxing ride to enjoy, but we were definitely expecting decorations. We’ll ride again soon to keep an eye out for more decorations coming. Well, that was something…or nothing Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more Flower and Garden updates! We Just Noticed Something ODD With These EPCOT Flower &Garden Festival Booths DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE Do you like to ride Living With The Land when it gets its seasonal overlays? Share with us in the comments! View the full article

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Is there a better ending to your Disney World day than watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks? I don’t think so! Happily Ever After Spring is here, and there are a lot of changes in Disney World. We have EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival happening, rides going down for refurbishment, and more. There is also a change coming to the nightly fireworks at Magic Kingdom. If going to watch Happily Ever After is on your Disney World itinerary, read this before heading to the castle. On Sunday, March 8th, Happily Ever After is changing its time. It’s usually at 9 PM, but will be at 9:30 PM on March 8th. This is likely due to the time change that also occurs on March 8th. Then, starting April 19th, the time will shift even later to 10 PM. Happily Ever After The times for Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, the new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, are also changing. Until March 7th, there were two times this parade ran at 7:45 PM and 10 PM. Beginning March 8th, it shifts to just once at 8:15 PM. Then on March 12th, it goes to two times at 8:15 PM and 10:30 PM. Disney Starlight — Whimsy! When there is only one Starlight parade, guests will want to plan to grab a spot early! This is a popular parade, and with there only being one chance per night to catch it, it’s going to become crowded. If you don’t mind not watching the parade on Main Street, we suggest watching it in Frontierland for less crowds. Disney Starlight I don’t think it’s a trip to Magic Kingdom without staying and watching the fireworks, and if you agree, make sure to keep an eye on the Disney World app to avoid missing the best fireworks show. In the meantime, make sure you’re following Disney Food Blog for more! 12 Disney World Hotels That Make Rope Drop 10X Harder, and 22 You Should Stay at Instead Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you watch Happily Ever After every Disney trip, or do you skip it? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

At the intersection of music, streetwear fashion, and bold storytelling comes a new highly anticipated punk-inspired capsule. Global K-pop group, BLACKPINK, is collaborating with Disney and Complex for this exclusive collection. Following BLACKPINK’s latest global tour and new mini album, the girl group’s signature, edgy style is showcased in a bold, unapologetic way. You can shop the new Disney | BLACKPINK Collection by Complex exclusively on Complex.com beginning Thursday, March 5 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Not to mention, each purchase will include a collectible BLACKPINK photocard featuring JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, or LISA, making each purchase a truly memorable experience. This unique gift celebrates the spirit of BLACKPINK and offers fans a lasting memento from this special collaboration. For a truly unique and statement-making style, the capsule features character designs by Disney’s Global Creative Director, Bobby Kim, blending inspiration from ‘70s retro-punk fashion with a stylized take on classic Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse iconography. Translated into fashionable pieces by Complex, BLACKPINK’s fearless energy and cultural disruption are sure to make this expressive capsule a standout addition to your wardrobe. “As a global pop‑culture phenomenon, BLACKPINK’s fearless creativity and boundary‑breaking style are at the heart of this capsule, making them the ideal creative force to kick off a high‑impact series of collections with Complex,” said Bobby Kim, Global Creative Director of Disney Consumer Products. Three essential T-shirts and a comfy, yet stylish hoodie reimagines Mickey Mouse in pink, pairing iconic graphics with BLACKPINK branding across white, pink, and charcoal bases. Each piece brings a playful yet edgy twist with a design that screams confidence and creativity. Minnie Mouse’s punk-inspired reimagining continues through the collection in this baby tee, featuring a touch of the capsule’s signature pink and charcoal accents, and a BLACKPINK-inspired aesthetic that’s sure to have you ready to rock. Black tote bags and a charcoal cap round out the capsule as accessories featuring the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse designs, offering versatile pieces that bring the collection’s bold energy into everyday wear. For cool spring weather, additional long-sleeved pieces featuring a stylized take on Minnie Mouse’s classic look, versatile tops and tanks, and an elevated, plaid blazer make for the perfect punk-inspired additions for a cool, everyday statement. Blending classic character imagery with modern streetwear energy, the capsule reflects the creative synergy to come between Disney and Complex over the next two years. As a bold first drop with BLACKPINK, the collection transforms icons into expressive designs that celebrate confidence, individuality, and artistic impact. With collectible photocards included in every purchase, the launch also offers fans a personal keepsake that captures the spirit of this special collaboration. Disney Store Japan and China Merch Coming to DisneyStore.com READ MORE Disney Announces Collaboration with BAGGU READ MORE Limited-Edition Disney Dolls: Inside the Details READ MORE The post Explore the New Disney | BLACKPINK Collection by Complex appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

It’s finally here! The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival has arrived, and we’re spending some time eating our way around EPCOT while also checking out all there is to see, do, and enjoy at the festival. The Honey Bee-stro booth Of course, the most IMPORTANT thing we’re doing at the festival is EATING, which means visiting every single food booth and trying out all the delicious food and drinks. However, as we made our way around the festival, we noticed that some booths didn’t open at 11 AM, which is the usual time that food booths open. Well, we learned that some food booths would open later, so we got all the details to share with you. When we arrived at the festival on day one, we waited for the food booths to open. Some opened at 11 AM, which is generally what we’re used to. For others, we discovered they wouldn’t open until later at 11:30 AM. This seems to be dependent on the day. So here’s what we learned: many food booths open at 11:30 AM on Tuesdays through Thursdays. However, these booths open at 11 AM on Fridays through Mondays. You could always spend the morning checking out the topiaries We noticed that food booth closing hours have also changed, depending on the day of the week. From Tuesdays through Thursdays, many booths will close at 8:30 PM, but will remain open until 9 PM on Fridays through Mondays. EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival If you’re at EPCOT as soon as it opens, you’ll have plenty of time to check out some of the other festival activities, grab some merchandise, and see the topiaries before many of the food booths open. Lotso topiary So if you’ll be visiting the festival, keep those hours in mind. Of course, hours are subject to change, so your best bet is to check the food booth hours in the My Disney Experience app when you visit the festival. We’ll be covering EVERYTHING about the festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITE AT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE Will you be visiting the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival this year? What booths are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! View the full article