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There’s something extra special about Disney treats served around the holiday season. Holiday season at Disneyland You can count on us to be on the hunt for great holiday food at the Disney Parks this time of year. From savory bites to sugary sweets, our goal is to try tons of new and returning treats. Recently, we tried a dessert we just had to share! While at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, we came across a VERY CUTE holiday dessert! Next time you find yourself at Disneyland, make your way down to Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe on Main Street, U.S.A. for the Mickey Gingerbread! Mickey Gingerbread This gingerbread cookie is a seasonal offering, so get it fast! Each cookie is $7.99, and there is currently a limit of five Mickey Gingerbread cookies per person, per transaction. Our Gingerbread Man didn’t make it This cookie is billed as “soft,” and we can definitely vouch for that. Our cookie was super fragile, and our little guy’s legs weren’t the sturdiest. Surgery wasn’t an option, so we elected to eat the poor Mickey Gingerbread quickly. It was the right thing to do, after all. Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe We can’t wait to update you on all the fantastic (and not-so-fantastic) Disney treats this holiday season! Be sure to follow us for all the latest Disneyland reviews, tips, and news! Disney’s NEW Trader Sam’s Tiki Mug Is Available for ONE DAY ONLY Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite holiday treat? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING! This Disney Gingerbread Cookie May Require SURGERY?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love Disney World. No, we LOVE Disney World!! Festival of Fantasy parade We love the rides, the food, the ambiance, and just how much fun have there. We’ve got to talk about the embarrassing things we refuse to stop doing in Disney World. (Come on, you know you’re guilty of at least one of these!) Crying at Fireworks Shows When the night sky gets illuminated by a dazzling display of colors that’s perfectly synchronized to some epic Disney tunes, it’s that kind of thing that turns even the most stoic among us into sentimental puddles. Fireworks And we’re definitely guilty of shedding maybe one too many tears. So if you see us during a fireworks show, chances are, we may try to play it cool, but there’ll probably be a stream of tears on our faces. Submitting Cringey Jokes to Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Ever been to the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor? (We sure have!) It’s a place where laughter is the ultimate power source, and we’re all aspiring comedians. That brings us to the second embarrassing thing we need to talk about. Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor We may or may not be able to stop submitting some truly cringe-worthy, eye-roll-inducing jokes. Well, they might not win us any stand-up awards, but the collective groans and laughs from the audience make it all worth it. After all, who doesn’t appreciate a good (or not-so-good) dad joke? Taking a Million Pictures in Front of the Castle In our opinion, Cinderella Castle is the EPITOME of Disney magic, and that means we’re always on a mission to capture every angle, every vantage, and EVERY lighting variation possible in front of it. Cinderella Castle Even if our phones protest with a “storage almost full” warning, we find each photo is a snapshot of pure happiness. Singing at the Singalongs (or Fireworks) at the Top of Our Lungs We won’t deny that when those singalongs start, we transform into instant Disney divas and sing out at the top of our lungs. For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Singalong at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Whether we’re belting out “Let It Go” or singing along with the fireworks finale, we’re not holding back. Dancing to Parade Music For us parade music just hits differently. When the parade music comes on, it’s like Main Street, U.S.A. transforms into our personal dance floor. We love a parade! Maybe it’s the infectious beats, maybe it’s the Disney characters and Cast Members, either way, we find ourselves compelled to move, groove, and strut our stuff. Magic Kingdom So, the next time you catch yourself tearing up or attempting a questionable dance move, remember you’re in good company! We’ll keep you up to date with all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 7 Embarrassing Things We Still ALWAYS Do in Disney World (Please Don’t Tell) 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 What are the embarrassing things you’ve done at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Embarrassing Things We Refuse To Stop Doing in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thanksgiving is over, and it’s time to start your holiday shopping! Hello from a snow-filled Main Street, U.S.A! Luckily we’ve put together a list of the items EVERY Disney fan will want for Christmas this year — and we’ve even got some exclusive discount codes for you! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Check out these gifts that any Disney fan will love! And don’t forget to pick one up for yourself, too. You deserve it! Magic Band Readers We are HUGE fans of these unique gifts! They are the perfect way to bring a little bit of our happy place — Disney Parks — into your home. They work with your MagicBand! There are classic readers that light up and play the same magical sound you hear when you’re scanning into a park. Classic Magic Band Reader There are variations for your favorite Disney rides — like this Haunted Mansion Magic Band Reader that conjures up a talking Madame Leota! Haunted Mansion Magic Band Reader And we’ve got an EXCLUSIVE discount for DFB readers! Use code DFB20 when you check out! SHOP MAGIC BAND READERS! Wait Times Signs And if you’re one of those Disney fans who is constantly looking at wait times — even when you’re hundreds of miles away from the parks — then this one is for YOU! You can get a Wait Times sign that connects to the parks and displays real-time info! Wait Times Sign You can track wait times at Disneyland, too! Disneyland Wait Times Sign We have a discount for DFB readers on these, too! Use code DFB20 at checkout! SHOP WAIT TIMES SIGNS! Disney100 Bicycle Playing Cards Now here’s something you can put in ANY stocking and get a smile! These Bicycle Disney100 Limited Edition Playing Cards will also make a great small gift for any Disney fan on your list! Bicycle Disney100 Limited Edition Playing Cards We love the detail on these playing cards! Just look at Lilo and Stitch … Lilo and Stitch! And Elsa! Elsa playing card There are more than 20 characters on these cards — and they are decorated with holographic foil. Seriously, these are gorgeous and feel so high end! GRAB THESE BICYCLE DISNEY100 PLAYING CARDS! JoyJolt Disney Drinkware If you’ve been following us for any amount of time, you probably already know about our absolute favorite Mickey mugs! JoyJolt 3D Mickey Double-Walled Mug JoyJolt has a Buy-One-Get-One-50%-off sale going on for their entire site! So you can grab two gifts — or buy a gift for someone else and get one for yourself at a discount! There are iridescent Mickey mugs available for a limited time to celebrate the Disney100 Anniversary… JoyJolt Disney100 Iridescent 3D Mickey Mug … and check out these Disney100 Double Old Fashioned glasses, too! JoyJolt Disney100 Double Old-Fashioned Glasses We love the quality of these pieces — they are all made of glass, not plastic, and the Disney100 items are iridescent. SHOP THE JOYJOLT DISNEY COLLECTION! Which Disney gift are you picking up first? Shop More Disney Deals on Amazon Here!The post Top Gifts for EVERY Disney Fan -- And They're All on SALE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to holiday shopping, it’s officially CRUNCH TIME. The holidays are HERE! It can be tedious to jump from store to store and website to website in order to score those big ticket holiday items. However, we’re doing all our holiday shopping in ONE place this year. YEP. It’s Amazon! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Grab the Minnie Mouse Scrunchies ©Amazon For the days when you really can’t bear the thought of wearing an ear headband (we’ve all been there), these ear scrunchies are the perfect way to add a pop of magic to your outfit! This pack comes with six different ones. Grab it from Amazon Grab the Up LEGO Set ©Amazon This LEGO set looks just like the house from Up — complete with balloons and little figurines that look like Carl, Russel, Dug, and the SQUIRREL! Grab it from Amazon Grab the Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook Boxed Set ©Amazon If you or someone you love LOVES to cook, then this set of Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbooks could be a great gift! Grab it from Amazon Grab the ‘5 Second Rule’ Disney Game ©Amazon This is a great one for your next family game night! You’ll be given a prompt and have 5 seconds to shout out 3 Disney characters that fit the prompt! Grab it from Amazon Grab the Disney Lenox Castle Ornament ©Amazon This could be a great addition to any Disney fan’s tree. Grab it from Amazon Grab the Color Brain Game ©Amazon This game tests your Disney knowledge to see if you can remember the COLORS of iconic Disney accessories and characters. Grab it from Amazon Grab the Up Holiday Backpack ©Amazon This Loungefly mini backpack features a youthful Carl and Ellie building a snowman in front of their house — all decorated for the Holidays! Grab it from Amazon What do you think? Will you be snagging any of these deals? We’ll continue to keep you up to date with more Disney news and DEALS, so make sure to follow along! Click here to shop our Amazon Storefront! The post 7 Disney Deals That Won't Last Long On Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The International Festival of the Holidays has officially started in EPCOT, BIG Thanksgiving crowds broke a record this week, and we found even MORE gingerbread displays and lots more holiday treats. All the Disney Parks news from the week is coming up right now on DFB Guide. By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Festival of the Holidays, Genie+ Breaks Price Record, CROWDS, & Holiday Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re chronically indecisive when it comes to choosing somewhere to eat, Disney Springs just might be the most stressful place you can go. The shopping and dining district inside Disney World lists 68 restaurants on its website — if you can’t choose between Taco Bell and McDonald’s for a late-night fast food run at home, how in the WORLD are you supposed to narrow down that huge number?! Disney Springs Don’t worry — we’ve been to ALL of the restaurants in Disney Springs, and we can tell you exactly which ones are and aren’t worth your time and hard-earned cash. We’ve taken that list of almost 70 restaurants and picked out the 6 best ones to make your decision WAY easier! Our list of the best restaurants in Disney Springs includes two table service (sit-down) restaurants, two quick service (fast food) restaurants, and two snack or dessert spots. That way, you can pick where to eat based on the vibes you’re looking for or how much time you have. Let’s get started! Table Service Remember that you’ll need reservations to dine at any table service restaurant in Disney World, including the ones at Disney Springs. You might be able to join a walk-up waitlist if you don’t have reservations, but it just depends on availability for that day. You can make reservations 60 days before your visit. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Homecomin’ is one of our all-time favorite places to eat in Disney World. The restaurant is owned by celebrity Chef Art Smith, and the menu celebrates Southern and Floridian cuisine. Homecomin’ The fried chicken here is to die for, but don’t sleep on the other dishes like the famous Church Lady Deviled Eggs, the Spicy Cauliflower Wings, the Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits, and the Mac and Cheese. Church Lady Deviled Eggs Sometimes we get the Thigh High Chicken Biscuits as our entrée (even though it’s a starter) because they’re just that good. Thigh High Chicken Biscuits at Homecomin’ The Rise ‘n’ Shine Brunch is served at Homecomin’ on Saturdays and Sundays, with unique menu options like the Hallelujah Biscuit and Hush Puppy Benedict. Read our recent review of Homecomin’ here! Wine Bar George Wine Bar George is the ONLY Master Sommelier-owned wine bar in all of Florida. Master Sommelier George Milotes owns this spot, but the restaurant is great for more than just its extensive wine menu. Who’s ready to go visit Wine Bar George? There are over a hundred wine options on the menu, and you can order by the ounce, bottle, or glass. Wine Bar George However, we usually come for the EATS at this spot. The small plates and shareable entrées menu was created in partnership with Executive Chef Ron Rupert. Santa Carota Short Ribs Some of our favorite eats here include the Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites, the Saganaki on Fire (which really is on fire when they serve it to you), and the Skirt Steak. Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites Like Homecomin’, Wine Bar George offers a weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Read our recent review of Wine Bar George here! Quick Service These spots are great for a quick meal if you don’t have reservations or don’t have much time. Sometimes we even prefer them to the fancier table service restaurants, as they have a more chill vibe, generally have lower prices, and still serve very delicious food. Chicken Guy Guy Fieri worked with restauranteur Robert Earl on this restaurant, which is Chicken Guy!‘s flagship location. (There are now a few different locations around the country.) Chicken Guy! If you love sauce, this place was MEANT for you. Chicken Guy! has delicious fried chicken, but the novelty of this spot is its menu of 22 dipping sauces! Get a bunch and share! Your choice of two sauces comes with any chicken tender meal, but you can always add more for $0.50 each. We definitely recommend trying out a few different ones to make it a more exciting experience! Plenty of options There are also a few tasty chicken sandwiches on the menu, like the Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ and the Southwestern sandwich. Chicken Guy! We love the Mac Daddy Mac ‘n’ Cheese — it’s mac ‘n’ cheese smothered in super melty cheese, chopped crispy or grilled chicken, bacon, and green onions. OK — YUM It’s listed as a side, but really it could probably make a solid lunch on its own. Click here to read our recent review of Chicken Guy! D-Luxe Burger Not in the mood for chicken? Head over to D-Luxe Burger for some seriously delicious hamburgers. This spot even has Mobile Order, so you can skip the line and get your food faster! D-Luxe Burger D-Luxe Burger is actually owned and operated by Disney. It boasts gourmet hamburgers made of signature beef blends on fresh-baked buns. Sometimes they’ll have limited-time specialty burgers, like the delicious Beef Wellington burger we had there recently. D-Luxe Burger All-natural chicken and veggie burgers are also up for grabs. Hand-cut fries and house-made dipping sauces are available to round out your meal no matter which patty you choose. (Trust us when we tell you to check out those dipping sauces — they’re not just your average “ketchup and mustard” options.) Sauces And if the words “artisanal gelato shakes” make you even more excited to visit this burger joint, then you’re in good company! CHOCOLATE! If you’re like us and need lots of caffeine to keep you going on your Disney World day, you’ll be happy to hear that soda refills are free at this spot. Inside D-Luxe Burger Sometimes, when we just want a light lunch, we grab a kids’ meal here and are super satisfied. Read our recent review of D-Luxe Burger here! Snacks/Treats Now it’s time for dessert! These are our two FAVORITE places to grab a sweet treat in Disney Springs. Gideon’s Bakehouse If we could eat giant cookies and huge cake slices every single day, we might never leave Gideon’s Bakehouse. Gideon’s Bakehouse Even before the opening of the Disney Springs location, Gideon’s was famous among Orlando locals for creating incredible, fully loaded, nearly half-pound COOKIES. Triple Chocolate Chip, Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip, and the Coffee Cake Cookie are just a few of our favorite flavors. Gideon’s Bakehouse The Disney Springs location features an expanded menu of Gideon’s cookies (including limited edition flavors that come out each month) and cake slices along with unique specialty coffees. Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew Here’s a controversial take: Some of our team members love those cake slices even MORE than the iconic cookies. The cake is moist and rich, and the frosting and toppings are always fantastic. Easter Carrot Cake For the best of both worlds, visit during Hot Cookie Hours to get a warm Gideon’s cookie topped with ice cream. Hot Cookie Hour (YUM) This bakehouse also has a fun, spooky Victorian vibe, with adorably creepy character mascots for each of the limited-edition cookie flavors. Click here to learn more about our hot take on Gideon’s cake slices. Salt & Straw When plain vanilla and chocolate ice cream just won’t do it for ya, you need to go to Salt & Straw. Where else can you find ice cream flavored with BUGS and POTATO SALAD? Salt & Straw The family-run business (cousins Kim and Tyler Malek are the creators of Salt & Straw) is known for unique flavors of handmade, small-batch ice cream utilizing local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. Salt & Straw We’ve learned to expect the unexpected from Salt & Straw, with flavors like Turkey, Spiked Eggnog, and more! The Disney Springs location includes favorites like Honey Lavender and Chocolate Gooey Brownie, along with unique flavors specific to Florida, like The Salty Donut Guava & Cheese and Panther Coffee Chocolate Tres Leches. YUM So whether you’re planning to play it safe with the Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream or take a risk with the Parker Rolls with Salted Buttercream Ice Cream or Turkey Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce Ice Cream that comes around every November, there’s bound to be something you like here. Pink Rose and Watermelon Sorbet And that’s it! There are plenty more restaurants to choose from if none of these strike your fancy — check out a full list of those restaurants right here. Stay tuned to DFB for more tips and updates as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacation! Click here to see more of our favorite Disney Springs restaurants. 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 What’s your favorite restaurant in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney Springs Has 68 Restaurants, but You Only Need To Know About 6 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to the Festival of the Holidays, there are SO many things to look forward to. 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays From the new festival food booths to the candlelight processional, there are so many things to look forward to during this limited-time celebration. One of the coolest and probably most overlooked things during this festival is right in front of you, and you may not even know it! For Disney World’s 50th anniversary, Spaceship Earth got tons of new beautiful LED lights installed that can be programmed to do so many things! Luckily, these lights stuck around after the 50th celebrations ended. Disney runs a show every night once it gets dark, and it plays several times throughout the evening for all to enjoy. Did you know that they change the show for the Festival of the Holidays? It’s set to “When We’re Together” from Frozen 2. The show is the THIRD show to play at night, after the Wish show and 100th Anniversary shows. This is the same show that was played last year during the festival as well! We love this show! You’ll definitely want to stick around for this show, so don’t leave after the first, or even the second show if you want to get the full experience of the festival. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here are 6 things you do NOT want to miss at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did you know there were THREE shows you could see during the festival? Tell us in the comments! The post Spaceship Earth's 'Frozen' Show Is BACK in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Grab those snacks, DFB readers; you’re about to be VERY hungry after reading this post! Refreshment Outpost The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun, and there are so many snacks to try, shows and entertainment to watch, souvenirs to buy, and a beloved cookie stroll to complete. We’re here to walk you through the whole thing so you don’t get overwhelmed, and we’re heading over to Refreshment Outpost to tell you everything you need to know about this year’s offerings. Menu There are only two food items at Refreshment Outpost this year, and they were also available last year — the Raspberry Dole Whip and Peanut Stew. But there are four NEW drinks on the menu as well! 2023 Refreshment Outpost Menu But is this snack spot as good as it was last year? We’re about to find out! Eats First up, we grabbed the Peanut Stew, which is made of sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts for $5.25. It’s also plant-based! Peanut stew Where to START?! This dish is FANTASTIC! It’s got a creamy peanut flavor, lots of potatoes, and makes for a nice, hearty stew. The rice was perfectly cooked, but we do have one warning about this dish. It is SPICY! Like, not just “Disney-spicy,” but actually spicy. WINNER! The peanuts are seasoned well, the dish has a fantastic flavor, the sweet potatoes provide a great texture, the mustard greens give it a great crunch, and the rice helps cut the heat. Got all that? Basically, it is delicious. DO NOT MISS IT! This one even made our best-of-the-fest list again this year. YUM! Of course, we also had to grab the Raspberry Dole Whip! It’s available for $6.50. DOLE Whip Raspberry As you may expect from a raspberry-flavored Disney treat, this one had a strong artificial raspberry flavor. It’s very tart, but that tartness balances the sweet flavor of Dole Whip, so you aren’t blasted with a mouth full of sour flavor all at once. This comes in a huge portion and can be ordered in a cup or cone. It’s not the most revolutionary Dole Whip treat we’ve ever had, but if you like raspberry treats, give it a try! OVERALL Most may come here for the Dole Whip, but PLEASE stay for the Peanut Stew! When we tell you this plant-based dish is a hidden gem, we mean it. We cannot recommend this booth enough; it’s well worth trying if you’re looking for a spicy, flavorful new dish to try. That’s it for Refreshment Outpost, but there’s so much more to discover at this festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: I’m Telling Everyone I Know About This EPCOT Food Booth. Not Sorry. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve had a busy weekend checking out all of the tasty treats at the 2023 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! American Adventure And we’ve seen many good eats LIVE around the World Showcase, but we’ve spotted one that’s DEFINITELY the biggest, and it’s not exactly for eating. That’s right, the American Adventure Gingerbread display is here for 2023! The gingerbread display is found in the American Adventure attraction building in the American Adventure pavilion and features a whole bunch of iconic monuments! LOOK. It’s the American Adventure Pavilion made purely out of gingerbread. We’re losing our marbles over this. A Tiny American Pavilion Look at the lil folks inside!!!! Hi there! Next door to the pavilion is the adorable (sorry, not sorry) Lincoln Memorial, featuring a chocolate statue of Honest Abe himself sitting inside! President Lincoln, we’re sorry we called you adorable. Maybe we should say “distinguished.” Omg, HI LINCOLN! You can also spot the MLK Memorial! Y’all, we’re so impressed with the details. MLK Memorial This display will be up through the holiday season in EPCOT so be sure to check it out on your way to eat all of the Festival of the Holidays booths! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Epcot-AmericanAdventure-GingerbreadDisplay-6-700x525.jpgAmerican Adventure Want to see more Disney gingerbread? Click here! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this monumental gingerbread display? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT Built The History of America In GINGERBREAD And You Have To See These Pics first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s face it — figuring out what to eat in Disney World (and what is actually WORTH your cash) can be overwhelming. 2023 Festival of the Holidays Passport Picking the best EPCOT snacks on a regular day can be tough enough, but now, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has rolled into town, which means there are even MORE eats and drinks to pick from (including a whole bunch of new ones). We’ve eaten at EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays, and we’ve shared FULL booth reviews with you. But what are the very BEST items to eat? We’ve got the only list you need right here. Without further ado, let’s dive into our picks for the BEST eats and drinks at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. New Bests Horchata Cold Brew from Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company It’s happening. The returning Joffrey’s Horchata Cold Brew earned itself a spot on our Best of the Fest list this year. It’s described as a holly jolly blend of Shakin Jamaican Cold Brew and Horchata, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. A 24 oz. cup of this cold brew is $ 6.49, or you can ask for a 12 oz. spirited version for $14.99. Horchata Cold Brew So, what took this drink from a letdown of the past to a 2023 winner? Where to start?! It’s sweet and smooth, with a fair amount of that dark coffee flavor. It has a nutty yet creamy vanilla flavor that is so easy to enjoy. Oh, and that whipped cream was a nice touch, too. At 24 oz., this is a BIG drink, so we were happy with the value — especially if you have an applicable discount! Honestly, this was amazing and totally redeemed itself from our last review! We love a redemption arc. Click here to see our full review of this year’s Joffrey’s Coffee Festival offerings Apple Caramel Crumb Cake from Holiday Hearth Desserts Dessert alert! The new Apple Caramel Crumb Cake for $4.75 put a big old smile on our faces. One word: YES. Apple Caramel Crumb Cake This may sound dramatic, but this is one of the best festival treats we’ve ever had. It’s got a soft, gooey center and a perfectly balanced sweet butter flavor. We could go on and on and on about this dessert, but we’ll save you the time. Instead, we’ll tell you to go and try it for yourself! Click here to see our full review of this food booth! Torta Caprese from Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Disney describes the new Torta Caprese for $8.50 as a flourless chocolate torta with chocolate sauce and vanilla cream, but we can sum this guy up in one word: CHOCOLATE. Torta Caprese: Flourless chocolate torta with chocolate sauce and vanilla cream This is a chocolate lover’s dream. It is dense, decadent, rich, and creamy. In fact, our dessert managed to taste rich without being overly sweet, which is a difficult balance to achieve. Click here to see our full review of the Tuscany food booth Beer Flight from Yukon Holiday Kitchen When you can’t pick just one drink, why not try THREE? The Beer Flight at Yukon Holiday Kitchen, available for $10.25, was quite enjoyable this year! It comes with 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter, Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale, and Collective Arts Maple Porter. You can order it for $10.25. Yukon Beer Flight Although these are all returning beers to the Yukon Holiday Kitchen, we didn’t get a chance to try them last year. MAN, are we glad we got to try it this year, though! This flight had a nice variety of options, and we enjoyed each drink in the trio. We recommend this little Beer Flight if you’re looking to try some unique flavors but can’t commit to just one. Click here to see our full review of the Yukon Holiday Kitchen food booth Crème de Saumon Fumé en Brioche à l’Aneth, Concombre from Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen What you’re looking at is the new Crème de Saumon Fumé en Brioche à l’Aneth, Concombre — that’s a cream of smoked salmon sandwich in house-made dill brioche bread with cucumber. You can try it for $8.50. Yes, it’s green. Very green. Yes, we loved it. Crème de Saumon Fumé en Brioche à l’Aneth, Concombre Remember Pretty Patties from Spongebob? Well, this might be the closest we ever get to trying one in real life. And you know what? It was SO GOOD. The cold salmon salad with fresh vegetables was PACKED with flavor. If you like salmon and dill, you should absolutely go for this. Don’t be scared off by the appearance! Click here to see our full thoughts on the Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen booth Returning Bests Giant Tostada de Chorizo from Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen This booth brought its A-game this year. WOW! Although we enjoyed everything we tried here, the Giant Tostada de Chorizo with chipotle black bean purée, ground chorizo, salsa verde, queso cotija, crema Mexicana, and pickled onions was our absolute favorite dish. You can try it for $11.50. Giant Tostada de Chorizo This tostada was thin and crispy but full of juicy, flavorful meat and sauce. The toppings were warm and savory and made the perfect addition to that crisp base. Each bite melted in our mouths. We’re getting hungry thinking about it. The textures here went together so nicely — that tostada had such a satisfying crunch with the ground chorizo. We LOVED this dish and highly recommend you give it a try this year. Click here to see our full review of Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Beef and Noodle Bowl Soup from Shanghai Holiday Kitchen If you love beef noodles, then you MUST try the Beef & Noodle Soup Bowl at Shanghai Holiday Kitchen. It’s made with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil, and it’s a beef noodle lover’s dream come true! Grab it for $9.50! Beef and Noodle Soup Bowl Last year, we thought that the beef absolutely melted in our mouths, the noodles were well prepared, and the chili oil added fantastic flavor without any of the heat. Plus, the vegetables were nice and crisp. This is a great way to get your beef noodle fix in the middle of EPCOT. Click here for full details about Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Blackened Catfish at American Holiday Table We are not joking when we say that our team member who tried this last year said it was one of the BEST things they’ve ever had at an EPCOT Festival in their entire life! That’s a big claim, but this dish deserves it! It’s made with Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and comeback sauce and is $6.75. This year, we were happy to see that this dish lived up to last year’s hype. Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and comeback sauce The catfish is so tender it falls apart, and there’s a nice heat to this snack as well. It’s got a salty cajun kick we ADORE! We love that the fish is paired with seasoned rice and beans. The flavors worked together so nicely, and the portion was big enough to fill you up as a light lunch or big enough to share. Now that’s a great value! This is one thing we would get time and time again! Check out the American Holiday Table full booth review here! Pernil from Nochebuena Cocina Our next pick comes from Nochebuena Cocina, which was a new booth last year. Our favorite dish from here was the Pernil — Mojo Pork with tostones and ketchup-mayonnaise. This is gluten/wheat friendly and available for $5.50. Pernil: Mojo pork with tostones and ketchup-mayonnaise We REALLY enjoyed this one last year! The tostones were a little on the hard side, so we recommend a knife, but the flavors were salty and delicious! The pork was moist and well-seasoned, and we really loved the ketchup-mayonnaise on top. Overall, this was a top-notch dish we think a lot of people would really enjoy. Check out the full details about our Nochebuena Cocina meal here! Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Liquid cheese. Bread bowl. Tiny veggies. What’s NOT to love?! The Cheese Fondue from Bavaria Holiday Kitchen is a returning favorite cheese fans CANNOT miss! The cheese is served in a bread bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes for dipping for $8.25. Cheese Fondue at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen If you brought us a straw we might just be tempted to drink that cheese straight out of the bowl. But, for now, we’ll just dip our veggies away and enjoy the savory flavors. See FULL booth details for Bavaria Holiday Kitchen by clicking here Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Yup, we’re staying at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen for our next pick — the Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Spätzle, and Braised Red Cabbage, available for $6.50. This dish has it all — a delicious mushroom sauce, a good portion size, yummy spaetzle, and a mix of great textures. Pork Schnitzel Grab this dish on your next trip — we have a feeling you’ll be glad you did! See full details about the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen booth here Slow-Roasted Turkey at American Holiday Table Want all the goodness of a traditional holiday turkey meal without having to cook it yourself? Disney’s got you covered at American Holiday Table. That’s where you’ll find the oh-so-tasty Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce. It’s available for $6.25. Slow Roasted Turkey Last year, we thought it was hearty and satisfying and would give you that warm & fuzzy “it’s the holidays” feeling. This year, we were happily reunited with those nostalgic Thanksgiving Day flavors. Take a look at our plate — that’s a healthy taste of Thanksgiving! From the creamy mashed potatoes to the juicy turkey, we were so happy with our meal. We’re grateful for turkey, gravy, and potatoes! YUM. See our full American Holiday Table review here Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini at Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen Santa, we’re sorry, but it’s time to take that hot chocolate up a notch! At Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen, you can grab a FROZEN hot chocolate martini, and we think it’s a creation Santa would be very jealous of! The drink has Grey Goose La Vanille Vodka, vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream. It is $13.95 this year. Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini at Le Marche de Noel This drink is a winner year after year. There isn’t much of a strong alcohol flavor, so sip this cautiously! If you haven’t given it a try yet, what are you waiting for?! See our full review of Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen here Hot Cocoa with Peanut Butter Whiskey at Holiday Sweets & Treats If you love hot cocoa, get ready for your mind to be BLOWN by Disney’s Hot Cocoa with Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey. This was at the Chestnuts and Good Cheer booth in 2022, but now it’s located at the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth. One of the BEST Hot Chocolates in All of Disney World Last year, we thought this stuff was seriously delicious. It was incredibly creamy and the peanut butter whiskey was the STAR of the show. The whipped cream makes it even creamier. Check out the full menu at Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Sushi Tree from Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen While the Sushi Tree itself is a returning item, the ingredients that are being used this year are a bit different. This year’s version has krab meat and cream cheese topped with Aonori seaweed, Ikura salmon roe, and spicy mayonnaise. You can try it for $7.50. Sushi Tree We were a little let down by the shape of the tree last year, but this year, it was back to being oh-so-holly-jolly! We really, really loved the sushi this year, as it was heavy on cream cheese, and the sauce helped bring everything together. This is a crowd favorite for a reason, people! Click here to see our full review at the Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Honorable Mentions The honorable mentions category captures some eats and drinks that might not shine as brightly as other dishes on the Best of the Fest list, or which we’ve loved in the past but our team members this year didn’t love as much. We still think these deserve a shout-out so we’ve placed them here to give them a little love and make sure you know about them. Pastrami on Rye at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen If you love a good deli sandwich, head over to L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen to pick up their delicious Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard for $5.75. Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard The sandwich wasn’t the biggest thing in the world when we tried it last year, but it still managed to be tremendously hearty. It also has a combination of classic flavors that makes it a great returning item at the festival, but the bread was a little dry for our liking. But hey — you can’t go wrong with tangy mustard and hearty pastrami. See the L’Chaim! menu by clicking here New Year Celebration Soba at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen If you love dishes that have a variety of yummy ingredients mixed into them, check out the New Year Celebration Soba at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen. This is a classic at the Festival, and it keeps coming back again and again for good reason. Try it for $8.50. New Year Celebration Soba It’s made with Buckwheat soba noodles in a hot dashi soup with yuzu, shrimp tempura, and chopped green onion — a.k.a. a whole lotta goodness packed into one bowl! Some of the flavors are unique, so you’ll want to be prepared for that. In 2021, our team member who tried it felt like it was good, but nothing really “WOWed” them, so note that experiences can vary. But if you are a fan of seafood and/or Asian flavors, we think this is one you’ll probably enjoy. Check out full details about the Shi Wasu booth here Coquito Milk Shake at Connections Eatery If you visit the Festival of the Holidays on a particularly hot Florida day, we know where you need to go — Connections Eatery. That’s where you’ll find the Coquito Milk Shake! Coquito Milk Shake If you love eggnog and coconut, we think you’ll really love this! When we had it last year, it was refreshing, well-balanced, and served up some great holiday spices. The non-alcoholic version is one we think even little ones will enjoy. Check out our FULL review of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic coquito milkshake from 2022! Seared Salmon from Yukon Holiday Kitchen The NEW Seared Salmon is made with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad. Confession time: we love fancy salmon with tons of stuff on it. We picked up this item for $7! Seared Salmom The truth is that we would recommend this JUST for that incredible butternut maple sauce. Although the salmon seemed a little briny to us, the butternut sauce helped cut that down a bit and added a delicious maple-sugar flavor to our dish. The salad it comes with feels more like a garnish to us, but it was still good! Click here to see our full review of this food booth! Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce from Shanghai Holiday Kitchen While we enjoyed the Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce for $6.75, we have to give you a little warning. Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce This was surprisingly HOT! The chicken was juicy and cooked well, but there were a few fatty pieces we could’ve lived without. That said, the peanut sauce was creamy, nutty, and paired well with the heat from the chicken. We were left wanting more — in a good way. Click here to learn more about the Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Turkey Poutine at Refreshment Port Regular Disney fries are delicious; many would firmly agree with that. But add a holiday feast on top of them, and you’ve got a REAL winner! Plus, in 2023, Disney changed this dish slightly, and now it features sweet potato fries! The Turkey Poutine at Refreshment Port is a returning classic featuring Sweet Potato Fries, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions. Try it for $9. Turkey Poutine It mixes all the joy of loaded fries with all the deliciousness of a holiday meal. We enjoyed this snack, though we did end up thinking that this comes in a little too sweet. With the fries and the cranberry relish, it’s a lot of sugar. It all depends on your sugar tolerance, though, so we think this is still worthy of an honorable mention. Click here to learn more about the menu at Refreshment Port. Best Plant-Based Dish of the Fest Peanut Stew at Refreshment Outpost HOLY MACARONI FOLKS. Last year, our reporter tried the NEW Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts from Refreshment Outpost and was legitimately BLOWN away by how good it was. Peanut stew They described the dish as the peanut butter rice from Boma (which is AHmazing by the way), plussed up times 10! Really, it’s what peanut stew dreams are made of. YUM! The dish was full of savory spices, some of which actually provided genuine heat (but not necessarily in a bad way). The peanuts are seasoned well, it has a fantastic flavor, the sweet potatoes provide a great texture, the mustard greens give it a great crunch, and the rice helps cut the heat. Basically, it is delicious. DO NOT MISS IT! See more details about the Festival dishes at Refreshment Outpost here! Black and White Cookie from L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen If you’re looking for a simple and soft cookie with a nice citrus flavor, the Black and White Cookie for $3 is the place to go. We’ve had mixed feelings about it in the past, but it significantly improved last year and pleasantly surprised us again this year! Black and White Cookie The cookie is soft and chewy, and the frosting is really sweet with a great vanilla bean flavor. Overall, it’s simple but tasty and a nice size for the price. You can grab this one from L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen. Click here for our full review from the L’Chaim! booth. Best Booth of the Fest And now it’s time to find out what has been selected as the BEST Booth of the Fest. We had a tie between two popular booths, though one may sliiiiightly edge out its competitor due to overall popularity. BOTF-winner #1 is…Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen! 2023 Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen This booth had it all: good drinks, great food, and reasonable prices in relation to the portion sizes. Now that’s what we like to see, Disney! Our favorite menu item here was the Giant Tostada de Chorizo, though really, there were no bad foods here. Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar OK, now on to winner #2! It’s the Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen booth! 2023 Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen You can’t serve us an adorable Sushi Tree and NOT expect to end up on our list of favorites! This was another A+ booth in our book; the only thing holding us back from giving this guy the crown is the rather adventurous menu. Shi Wasu Full Spread Not everyone will enjoy sushi, but if you’re willing to try some new foods, this booth is well worth a visit. Just look at that impressive spread of eats! Best of the Fest for Kids Cookie Stroll Once again, the classic Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll makes our Best of the Fest list as a great pick for little ones. With the cookie stroll, you purchase 5 cookies from any of the cookie stroll locations in the Festival Passport. As you buy the cookies, you’ll get a stamp for each one. Gingerbread Cookie Once you’ve collected 5 stamps, you can bring your passport to the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth to get a special treat! Cookie Stroll Completer Prizes The cookie stroll is great for ALL ages, but it can be especially fun for kids because it mixes the sense of adventure of a scavenger hunt/quest with the sweetness of cookies. Linzer Cookie Some of our favorite cookies this year were the Black and White Cookie from the L’CHAIM booth and the Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie from the Holiday Hearth booth. Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie The cookies are pretty inexpensive, too, so if you’re looking for a fun activity to keep your little ones entertained as you stroll through the World Showcase, this is a great option! Click here to see our FULL thoughts on the cookie stroll! And that’s it for our picks of the BEST of the FEST for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Now, someone get us a bed to nap on after all that food! For more Festival of the Holidays coverage, check out our links below: Get our FREE DFB printable for all of the Festival of the Holidays booths Get a look at the Festival of the Holidays merchandise See the FULL MENUS for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays See our full coverage from the first day of the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays And stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see ALL of our reviews of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays food booths DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! 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The holidays are here and one of our favorite events at Disney World is happening now! Festival banner It’s a great time to visit the resort, thanks to all the beautiful holiday decorations, the holiday food, and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Well, if you ARE visiting the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, we’ve got an important reminder for you: Don’t miss out on the Candlelight Processional! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from this year’s Festival of the Holidays. Click here to learn more about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be in Disney World for the holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out the FIRST Candlelight Processional at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The International Festival of the Holidays is BACK in EPCOT for 2023, and we’re trying out everything there is to do! Get ready to take on the festival with us! This year’s festival runs from November 24th through December 30th, bringing with it lots of food booths, holiday decor, and entertainment offerings. We’re here on the first day of the festival, and right now we’re talking about all the entertainment! Let’s check out some of the biggest entertainment offerings at this year’s festival! Storytellers around World Showcase Holiday Storytellers are situated throughout World Showcase, sharing the traditions of the festive season in the country they represent. We spotted the Hanukkah Storyteller between Morocco and France. Hanukkah Storyteller We also saw La Befana in Italy. She is a kindhearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany. La Befana We got to see the Daruma Storyteller in Japan. We got to learn about the story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year! Daruma Storyteller Here’s a full list of this year’s Holiday Storytellers: Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration (Sunday through Thursday): ¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre. Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa (Daily): Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller. China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer (Daily): Catch a glimpse of a colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year. Italy Pavilion – La Befana (Daily): Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kindhearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany. Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller (Daily): Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year! Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller (Daily): Witness a storyteller recount traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world. France Pavilion – Pere Noel (Daily): Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child. United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas (Daily): Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom with good cheer. Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs (Daily): Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs. Performance times for the storytellers can be found in the My Disney Experience app. Santa Claus in the Odyssey Santa Claus is at this year’s festival again in 2023! He’s set up in The Odyssey Pavilion. Meet Santa! There is a photo op with Santa and his sleigh in this immersive greeting experience. He greets guests daily from November 24th through December 24th at 11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3:30PM, 5PM, and 6:30PM. (In case appearance times change, you can confirm times in the My Disney Experience app during your visit.) Voices of Liberty Catch the Voices of Liberty choir in the American Adventure pavilion! Voices of Liberty This acapella choral group dons Dickensian Caroler costumes just for the Festival. They draw a crowd Gingerbread in America pavilion The Gingerbread Capital City is an edible display presented in The American Adventure pavilion. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial These patriotic displays feature gingerbread versions of iconic locations and landmarks such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Hi President Lincoln A gingerbread version of EPCOT’s American Adventure building made its debut in 2021! A tiny American Pavilion Joyful Show at World Showcase Plaza Don’t miss a performance of Joyful: A Celebration of the Season! Joyful! This show, which takes place on the World Showcase Plaza stage, features gospel mixed with jazz, R&B, and more, celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa. Joyful: A Celebration of the Season! Showtimes are 1:15PM, 2:20PM, 3:25PM, and 4:30PM. Check the information boards in the park and the My Disney Experience app to confirm times when you go. Joyful Candlelight Processional The Candlelight Processional is one of the most popular entertainment offerings during the festival. Candlelight Processional A celebrity narrator shares the Christmas story accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and choir. Three performances take place each night at 5:15PM, 7PM, and 8:30PM. Candlelight Processional sign Candlelight Processional Dining Packages allow guests to pair lunch or dinner at a participating EPCOT Table Service restaurant and enjoy reserved seating for the popular production. Regal Eagle Smokehouse also offers a same-day Walk-up Candlelight Processional Dining Package. On the first day of the festival, we saw these were sold out around 12 PM. Regal Eagle Candlelight Processional Dining Package Visit our Candlelight Processional Page to see the list of this year’s celebrity narrators along with restaurants and prices for the Dining Packages. You can also find our full review of the Candlelight Processional Dining Package HERE. Click here to learn more about the Candlelight Processional. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from this year’s Festival of the Holidays! Click here to learn more about the festival. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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We’re at the OPENING DAY of Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT, and we’re checking out all of the food, entertainment, and activities available. EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The festival has so much to offer beyond delicious food. We decided to take a break from tasting our way around all of the food booths to check out a returning activity — Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition. You can take part in Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition throughout the World Showcase! This scavenger hunt will take guests around World Showcase looking for holiday traditions that Olaf has gathered — and lost — along the way. Olaf Scavenger Hunt Board If you’d like to join in on the fun, you can purchase a Scavenger Hunt map and stickers at locations like Creations Shop or World Traveler for $9.99. Once you’ve found all of the traditions, be sure to head to Creations Shop or World Traveler to redeem the map for a special gift! What are you looking for, exactly? Weeelll… Olaf! …we won’t give away too much of WHERE these cuties are but keep your eyes peeled in each country for Olaf in his sleigh as he picks up holiday traditions around the world! He’s so cute! Match the sticker to the country where you found Olaf, and once you’re done, you get that prize! This is actually a really cute way for you or your kids to learn about Holiday traditions celebrated around the world! He loves to sing Once you’ve completed your hunt, take your map back for your prize. This year’s prize is your choice of a cookie cutter set. You can choose between Anna, Elsa, Olaf, or snowflake cookie cutters and molds! The prize! That’s a wrap on the scavenger hunt. Now that we’ve worked up an appetite, we need to get back to those booths! Keep following DFB for more! Follow Along With Us at The FIRST DAY of The Festival of the Holidays DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you most excited about the Festival of the Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments below. The post Check Out the PRIZE for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Scavenger Hunt! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays have officially arrived at Disney World, and so have our appetites. Today, we’re headed to try some fun and festive eats, and we’re taking you with us! Shanghai Holiday Kitchen The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. 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 Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Booth — 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 Chicken Skewer with Creamy Peanut Sauce for $6.75. We had this last year, and we thought it was super delicious, and we remember how creamy and packed with flavor the sauce was. So… how does this year’s item compare? Well, the chicken was definitely juicy and was cooked well, but these pieces were quite fatty. The sauce has a bit of heat to it, but is still just as creamy as we remember it. The peanut in the sauce compliments the heat, but definitely leaves you wanting a bit more. Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce Next, we tried the Beef and Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil for $9.50. Last year, our ONLY complaint about this dish was that it was too hot outside to enjoy it. Other than that, it’s pretty close to perfection. This year, we thought it was delicious! This broth is pretty spicy for a Disney dish, and just like last year, it’s pretty overwhelming if you’re eating it on a super hot day. The beef chunks are delicious — very thoroughly cooked. The noodles and veggies were cooked perfectly but also had some spice. Beef and Noodle Soup Bowl Lastly, we got the Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce for $5.50. Last year, we remember them being okay. They were good, don’t get us wrong, but they weren’t phenomenal or anything.This year, we thought they were good and very flavorful! They are nice and crispy on the outside and soft and bright on the inside. They’re pretty sweet with a subtle tang that we enjoyed. Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce Next, let’s talk bevis! Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, we got the NEW Butterfly Lantern with butterfly pea blossom gin, vodka, prickly pear, lychee, soda water, and boba for $14.50. We thought it was okay. It tastes like a mixture of pear drinks we’ve had at Disney World recently with a touch of lychee, but together it all tastes almost medicinal. Yuck! We can’t taste the alcohol, though, so if that’s what you’re going for, it could be a solid option. Butterfly Lantern We also grabbed the Bubble Tea for $8.25, which is a classic milk tea with black and white boba pearls. In the past, this one was sweet and refreshing, and the boba had a nice, fun texture. This is like a liquid sugar cookie. It’s so good! The popping pearls burst in your mouth and have a gelatin-like filling, so they’re super yummy. We really like this one. Bubble Tea You can also grab the Kung Fu Master for $14.50, which is Tito’s Vodka, Triple Sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water. This one was refreshing in the past, and is a great option if you’re wanting to unwind on a hot day. OVERALL Overall, we’d recommend this booth to anyone looking for classic, cozy Chinese dishes or a refreshing drink to cool off if it’s particularly warm. For the most part, the dishes here are packed with flavor and never disappoint us. Even our least favorite items here have still been decent options! They’re just super spicy, so keep that in mind, especially if you have little ones. Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Fill Spread From a value perspective, we feel that we get a lot off food for what we pay, which is always a bonus, especially if you’re hoping to make a meal out of the dishes you grab. 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: These EPCOT Eats Are SO GOOD We'll Be Dreaming About Them for a Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of our favorite things about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is BACK in 2023! 2023 Festival of the Holidays If you eat five delicious cookies at the festival, you can earn a sixth FREE treat! The Holiday Cookie Stroll is a lot of fun, and we’ve got a complete guide to the stroll (along with a look at the PRIZE) right here. The Holiday Cookie Stroll has been a tradition at the Festival of the Holidays for a while now, and we’re so glad it’s back in 2023. To complete the stroll, you must buy five cookies from any of the cookie stroll locations featured in the festival passport. 2023 Festival of the Holidays Passport Here’s a look at the cookies that qualify for the stroll this year: Gingerbread Cookie at American Holiday Table Linzer Cookie at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie at Holiday Hearth Desserts Black and White Cookie at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Spiced Chocolate Cookie at Nochebuena Cocina Snickerdoodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces at Yukon Holiday Kitchen Holiday Sugar Cookie at Connections Cafe Jingle Sugar Cookie made with M&M’S chocolate candies at Sunshine Seasons So choose five of those cookies, and when you go to purchase one of them, make sure to ask the Cast Member to stamp the appropriate page in your passport. 2023 Festival of the Holidays Passport — Cooke Stroll Stamp Collecting Page Once you’ve got all five stamps, stop by the Holiday Sweets and Treats food booth to receive a Specialty Completer Cookie when you present your fully stamped Festival Passport! This year, you get a duo prize of a Wish sugar cookie and a peppermint chocolate milkshake! Treat Duo! The cookies we tried this year to complete the stroll were the Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie from the Holiday Hearth booth… Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie …the Gingerbread Cookie from American Holiday Table… Gingerbread Cookie …the Linzer Cookie from the Bavaria booth… Linzer Cookie …the Black and White Cookie from the L’CHAIM booth… Black and White Cookie …and the Spiced Chocolate Cookie from the Nochebuena Cocina booth! Spiced Chocolate Cookie Our favorite was definitely the Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie so we highly recommend including that one in your own stroll. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from this year’s Festival of the Holidays! Click here to learn more about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which cookies would you pick for your cookie stroll? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Get a FREE Prize for Eating Cookies at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is officially here! Living With The Land Holiday Edition You know you’ll catch us eating around the world so we can try all the new and returning menu items. But you’ll also find us hopping on a few attractions to check out the holiday ride overlays. This is one of our favorite parts about the holidays in EPCOT and we’re here to tell you all about the rides you need to check out so you can see the festive changes! Living with the Land If you know us, you know we here at DFB love Living with the Land. But we especially love it when it’s all dolled up for the holidays. Festive decor If you hop on board, you’ll find reindeer Mickeys, lights, snowmen, and seasonal flowers and other plants. It’s just a magical experience. And since the attraction doesn’t tend to have a very long wait, you shouldn’t have to wait ages to check it out. See more of this ride’s festive overlay here! Journey Into Imagination with Figment Another attraction that changes just slightly during the holidays in EPCOT is Journey Into Imagination with Figment. Okay, so Figment gets a festive sweater for the holidays, and yes, we ride this attraction JUST TO SEE HIM IN HIS ADORABLE LITTLE SWEATER. Don’t judge us. Figment’s little holiday sweater Make sure you hop on the ride so you can see it for yourself. This is another attraction that doesn’t tend to have a long wait so it should be an easy thing to add to your plans for the day! He’s very festive now However, we’ve got some bad news about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Although the ride got new music last year for the holidays, this year…well, it’s not happening. Last year, we got to hear a medley of holiday tunes including “Run Rudolph Run,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Jingle Bells.” Some of those songs also had a few lyric changes to fit in with the ride. But this year, you’re just getting the regular Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind with its original soundtrack. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is not changing for the holidays We’re covering EVERYTHING at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Want to know more about rides that change in Disney World for the holidays? Get all the details here!! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below. The post 2 Rides Have CHANGED in EPCOT for the Holiday Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got some SERIOUS things to talk about. You know — food things. Refreshment Port The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. 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 — Refreshment Port — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post We Might’ve WASTED at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If indulging in the sweetest of treats is a pastime for you, you’re definitely not alone. The holidays often provide DELICIOUS desserts and we’ve found a really fun one to share with you! Sunshine Seasons The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and the selections are awesome! With a ton of food booths with tasty treats, shows and entertainment options, and souvenirs, now is certainly one of the best times to visit EPCOT. Of course, if you get to experience the Festival of the Holidays, you HAVE to try the cookie stroll. Along the way, you’ll find Sunshine Seasons — and we’re here to give you all the sugary details! Menu Sunshine Seasons is open year-round at EPCOT and typically offers a variety of delicious quick service food in EPCOT’s World Nature. Diners usually have access to better-for-you entrées like Salman and Power Salads. You can also get sweets and pastries like crème brûlée and key lime tarts! For this festival, though, Festival of the Holidays is returning a classic holiday item for the Cookie Stroll — the Jingle Sugar Cookie! 2023 Sunshine Seasons Menu Eats You can find out more about the Sunshine Seasons menu and view our reviews HERE, but for this one, we’re looking solely at Sunshine Seasons’ returning festival cookie, the Jingle Sugar Cookie. This cookie is part of the Cookie Stroll, an event within the festival where you can purchase five cookies from any official Cookie Stroll location and collect a matching stamp in your festival passport for each cookie purchased. If you collect all five stamps, you can bring the stamped passport to Holiday Sweets & Treats to receive a specialty cookie! Jingle Sugar Cookie As for the cookie itself, it costs $3.99 and is made with M&M’s chocolate candies. Jingle Sugar Cookie It is with a heavy heart that we tell you this — we were not a fan of the cookie this year. It was super hard and took us a long time to actually bite into it. We were super excited for this one and had high hopes since we LOVE a good sugar cookie, but this one missed the mark. The M&M’s were the best part for us. Overall, this is a good-sized cookie to share, but there are better cookies to spend your money on for the cookie stroll. If you like cookies on the crunchier side, this one may be for you. We’re hopeful that we got a bad batch, and maybe there are softer cookies on the horizon. Jingle Sugar Cookie That’s it for Sunshine Seasons, but we have MUCH MORE on the Festival of the Holidays! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Overwhelmed by the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? DON’T WORRY! We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest while giving you the best tips to plan that perfect trip. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited that this seasonal sugar cookie is returning to EPCOT or do you wish something different was offered? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This EPCOT Cookie Has Some Explaining To Do. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for some dessert and hot cocoa? This EPCOT Festival of the Holidays booth is one of the BEST when it comes to sweet treats and festive drinks. 2023 Holiday Sweets & Treats Booth The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun! There are SO MANY food booths with tasty items, and we’re trying out all of them! Don’t let the long list of tasty eats overwhelm you — we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! The Holiday Sweets & Treats booth is important even if you’re NOT trying anything on the menu because it’s where you need to go to get your completer prize if you finish the Cookie Stroll! Bring your fully stamped festival passport back to this booth to receive a specialty prize cookie. Menu Over at the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. Most of them are drinks (including some NEW ones!), but there’s one dessert item on the menu. Sweets and Treats Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats We grabbed the only treat on the menu: the Peppermint Sundae for $6.25. This treat is made with chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint candy. In 2021, we thought this treat was sweet and refreshing. So how does this year’s version compare? Peppermint Sundae This is nothing like a sundae. Instead, it’s like a chocolate milkshake with whipped cream and peppermint crumbles on top. It needed another layer of something to be more like a sundae. We’re not sure what it’s missing, but we guess it works as a milkshake. Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint candy As you can tell, it can also melt fast, but that’s a Florida problem we have with any kind of ice cream-based treat. Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, we got the non-alcoholic Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea for $4.75. You can also get this shake with whipped cream vodka for $12. Last year, we thought this shake had a great peppermint flavor that married beautifully with the chocolate taste. This actually reminded us of a Wendy’s frosty, and it still lives up to the hype. Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea (Non-alcoholic Beverage) We also got the boozy version of this drink, the Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and whipped cream vodka for $12. Why not, right? A BOOZY Wendy’s Frosty?! So, whipped cream vodka was DEFINITELY the right choice for this drink, making it smooth, a little icy, and sweet. When it all mixes with the chocolate flavor and the dash of peppermint on top, it’s a little bit extra. The boozy version is the superior version. Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and whipped cream vodka We also grabbed the Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee for $4. It’s served warm with little marshmallows on top. It’s just a regular hot cocoa, but we did appreciate that it comes with a lid if you want to sip and stroll. Although we got the non-alcoholic version, you can also get it with any of the following liqueurs: Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey for $12.50. Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic Beverage) Finally, we snagged the Beer Flight so we could try out the two NEW beers on the menu. This flight includes Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale (which is returning), the new Brew Hub Sugar Plum Red Ale, and the new Left Hand Brewing Co. Chai Milk Stout. Each beer costs $5.75 for 6oz. or $9.75 for 12 oz. or you can get the flight for $10.50. Beer Flight The Breckinridge Brewery Christmas Ale is nice and light, but has a hearty aftertaste as it goes down your throat. We tried this one last year and thought it tasted very Christmassy. Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale The Brew Hub Sugar Plum Red Ale has a very sugar plum taste to it. We actually thought this tasted more like a wine than a beer. It’s pretty pleasant. Brew Hub Sugar Plum Red Ale The Left Hand Brewing Co. Chai Milk Stout almost tastes like it belongs at Starbucks and we say that like it’s a good thing. The chai milk gives it a nice spicy cinnamon flavor that we enjoyed. Left Hand Brewing Co. Chai Milk Stout So what are our overall impressions of this booth? OVERALL Is there anything special about this booth? Well, no, although if it’s a chilly day or evening and you’re looking for something to warm up with, you can’t go wrong with just a plain hot chocolate, right? Although on those warmer days, you can still get those holiday vibes with the Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea, but we’ll recommend getting it with the whipped cream vodka because that elevates it. There are also some great beers here that we think most beer drinkers will enjoy. 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: This EPCOT Treat Reminds Us of a Boozy Frosty from Wendy's in the BEST Way first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Attention all Disney World Annual Passholders: this news is for YOU! Every once in a while, Disney likes to release Passholder-exclusive treats, merchandise, and discounts. And now that the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays celebration is HERE, Passholders have a new reason to visit EPCOT. Refreshment Station Who’s ready to celebrate the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? The event brings tons of special food booths, shows and storytellers, souvenirs, and a cookie stroll to the World Showcase. But now we’re back to talk about a NEW Passholder-exclusive menu item available at Refreshment Station during the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! Wanna know the best part? It comes with a bonus souvenir! Okay, now let’s share the DELICIOUS details with you! Menu Over at the Refreshment Station, there is only one Festival of the Holidays-specific menu item: the Annual Passholder exclusive Frostbite Slushy. During our visit, there was no dedicated sign or festival menu for this treat, but we’ll keep our eyes out for an update in the future. Refreshment Station Now, let’s dive into our little treat! Eats Here it is in all its glory! The Frostbite Slushy is a frozen Fanta blue raspberry slushy with candy snowflakes on top, and it’s served in an Annual Passholder-themed souvenir cup. The slushy (with the cup) is available for $6.25. Frostbite Slushy This is a NEW treat for the 2023 holiday season, but we have seen similar other Passholder-exclusive treats served in EPCOT in the past. In terms of the treat itself, this is basically just the Blue Raspberry Fanta slushy they normally serve here, with some sprinkles of “snow,” a.k.a. powdered sugar and hard candy snowflakes. If you can imagine the taste of a Blue Raspberry Fanta slushy, congrats! You know exactly what this tastes like. It’s cute, right? Let’s be honest: the selling point of this dessert is the free souvenir cup and the fact that it comes with cute winter-themed toppings. It’s a wintery wonderland in a cup! They didn’t reinvent the wheel here, obviously, but hey — it’s fun. The cup is roughly the size of a juice glass. It’s not gonna hold your venti-size Starbucks drink, but it’s big enough to fit some liquid even with a generous scoop of ice. Best of the fest? No. Cute little treat for Annual Passholders? Yes! OVERALL If you like that classic blue raspberry flavor in candy, drinks, or slushies, go ahead and give this a try! Otherwise, you might be better off paying for a full-sized souvenir cup from a gift shop. We loved the presentation of our slushy, but we’re not going to sit here and tell you this is the best thing we’ve ever had. Admittedly, there’s not a lot happening over at Refreshment Station, but there’s a LOT more happening elsewhere in EPCOT! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See the new PRIZE you can get for eating cookies at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a trip to EPCOT this holiday season? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Might Be the CHEAPEST Way to Get an Annual Passholder-Exclusive Souvenir in EPCOT Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have some extremely important information to share — and it’s all about FOOD! Connections Cafe The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. 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 — Connections Cafe — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Over at Connections Cafe, you’ll find a special holiday sugar cookie… 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats Here, we grabbed the Holiday Sugar Cookie which is a Cookie Stroll Item! You can get this one for $3.99. While we didn’t think this was anything to write home about in the past, we were excited to see if anything had changed for this year. It’s really big, adorable, and has such fun holiday sprinkles on it, making it a great one to snap a photo of to make all of your friends jealous! Holiday Sugar Cookie This one was YUMMY. It’s nice, soft, and chewy — just like a good cookie should be. It’s good! There are red and green hard candies on top that provided a nice crunch. It’s not necessarily worth the long line that we experienced here, but it’s worth it for that Cookie Stroll stamp! The dangerous part? This cookie comes from the STARBUCKS location at EPCOT. That means you’ll face a long wait no matter when you visit. If you’re doing the Cookie Stroll, you might wanna stop here FIRST and grab your morning coffee alongside it so that you can go ahead and get both out of the way. Drinks While there are no exclusive drinks that you can grab at Connections Cafe, you can head a short distance over to Connections Eatery! You can get your drinks over at Connections Eatery! Click here to see the drinks we tried there! OVERALL All in all, we think that the items here are fun and super festive. Are they worth the looooong wait that you’ll typically find at Connections? Not for us. Will you be disappointed if you DO happen to wait that long? Not at all! It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a stamp for your Cookie Stroll page in your passport. Honestly, you’ll ONLY catch us here if we’re doing the Cookie Stroll. Otherwise it isn’t anything to write home about. Connections Cafe & Eatery in EPCOT 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: The DANGER With Getting This Treat at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got some DELICIOUS news to share with you — are you ready?! Le Marche de Noel Holiday Kitchen The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. 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 Le Marche de Noel booth — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Can Someone Come Pick Us Up from the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We're Scared. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2023 International Festival of the Holidays is here at EPCOT! 2023 Festival of the Holidays Whether you’re snacking on some cheese fondue or sipping on a Jolly Rancher drink, there are lots of ways to enjoy this festival. Some of EPCOT’s own residents are even celebrating the occasion in their own special way! Pick up a bag of caramel popcorn from Karamell-Küche, and keep walking to the far right of the Germany Pavilion where you’ll find an adorable garden train display. It’s pretty much a tiny village! The residents of this tiny village love to celebrate EPCOT’s festivals and have now decorated their little town in the style of the 2023 International Festival of the Holidays. The banners are up! They have set up tiny festival banners similar to the ones you’ll find walking around the World Showcase right now. Love to see it! Now, we just have to wonder, do they make tiny versions of the festival food in the village as well? Do they walk around with tiny festival passports? We NEED answers! EPCOT Festival of the Holidays For more festival fun, be sure to follow along with us at DFB! Come With Us to Eat and See EVERYTHING at This Year’s Festival of the Holidays DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite way to celebrate the holidays at Disney World? Tell us in the comments below. The post It's Way Too Easy To Miss This Super Fun Detail at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays -- Please DON'T! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has arrived with many locations to grab festive food and drinks! But with all the choices how do you pick where to stop? Shi Wasu We’ve eaten a LOT of festival food so far, but there are even more stops to go! Plus, we’ve got entertainment to check out, merchandise to shop, and scavenger hunts to explore. But up next, we’re taking you to Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen in the Japan Pavilion! 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post Forward ALL My Mail to This EPCOT Festival Booth — I Live Here Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready? Are you excited? Because TODAY is the start of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! 2023 Yukon Holiday Kitchen The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. 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 Yukon Holiday Kitchen — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Over at the Yukon Holiday Kitchen, you can embrace the hearty flavors of Canadian classics. We’ve found a combo of returning favorites like the Beef Bourguignon and Snickers Snickerdoodle Cookie, as well as an exciting newcomer, the Seared Salmon! Plus, you can find a variety of rich beers or crisp wines to accompany your Canadian nosh. Or, if you prefer, you can grab a frosty cocktail or mocktail! Yukon Menu 2023 Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Our Spread! Eats First up, we grabbed the new item to the booth, the Seared Salmon with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad. We picked up this item for $7! Seared Salmon We would recommend this just for the butternut maple sauce alone. You can easily cut through the salmon with just a spoon so there is no need to grab a knife for this one. The salmon seemed a little briny to us, but the butternut sauce helped cut that down a bit and added a delicious maple-sugar flavor to it. The salad it comes with feels more like a garnish to us, but it was still good! Seared Salmom Next, we dug into a returning favorite, and one that hasn’t let us down, yet: the Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes. This portion was $6.50. This is a hearty dish for a reasonable price and we’ve enjoyed it in past years. But we had to try it this year to see how it holds up! Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes We love it year after year. It’s hearty and could easily be a light lunch — the portion size is much more generous than what you get with the salmon. Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes We thought this dish was DELICIOUS. The potatoes were super creamy and we could taste the butter in them. It was a tad on the salty side, but overall a warm dish that is sure to satisfy on a cool night. It truly felt like we were having a super tender pot roast over mashed potatoes– and you can never go wrong with that! Warm and Tasty! And, rounding out the “eats” portion of this booth is dessert! The Yukon Holiday Kitchen is another stop on the Cookie Stroll! It is home to the SNICKERS-Doodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces for $3! Snickerdoodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces This is a sweet and rich cookie and another returning favorite. We loved it last year as the cookie itself tasted like a regular sugar cookie with a hint of peanut butter, and the Snickers pieces on top were an added fun bonus. But, of course, we had to try it this year to see how it holds up! Let’s split the cookie! This year, we felt like there were some overpowering flavors– but it was good overall! It somehow managed to be soft and crunchy at the same time. There is A LOT of chocolate on this cookie between the candy and chocolate drizzle on top– which was a little overpowering. We feel like we lost a bit of the Snickerdoodle flavor with all of the chocolate on top, so it felt more like a sugar cookie to us. Don’t worry, it is still a delicious stop for the cookie stroll! Snickerdoodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces And, of course, we need something to wash it all down with! Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, we got the Beer Flight, which includes 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter, Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale, and Collective Arts Maple Porter. This beer flight was $10.25. Yukon Beer Flight These are all returning beers to the Yukon Holiday Kitchen, but we didn’t get a chance to try them last year, so we wanted to give them a go this year to see how they were! We started off with tasting the Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter. We really enjoyed this one! The coffee flavor is strong and has an aftertaste that is reminiscent of espresso. There are good maple undertones, but the coffee truly is the star of the show here. Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter Next, it is time to taste the Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale! We REALLY enjoyed this one. You can really get the maple cookie flavor in the aftertaste — but overall it is super smooth and sweet. Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale Finally, we have the 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter. We thought this was the weakest of the bunch, but it is still good! We didn’t get any banana flavor in this one, but we did get hints of the peanut butter which helped brighten it up a bit. 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter It also gets some bonus points because it was super smooth! OVERALL We really enjoyed this booth! If you’re looking for consistency and familiar flavors — this could be a hit for you! We recommend the Beer Flight if you’re looking to give some new flavors a try but want some options. If you stop and give this booth a try, be sure to give us your review in the comments below! 2023 Yukon Spread Stay tuned to DFB for more booth reviews at EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Festival Booth Has One of the BEST Eats in EPCOT...and It's Just .50! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article