Disney4me Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 A little birdie told me that there’s something new at The Citrus Blossom this year… Citrus Blossom Okay, make that a LITTLE ORANGE BIRD. You see, this beloved bird from the Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom has made a home for himself at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, too. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — The Citrus Blossom — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu There’s a mix of returning and NEW items at The Citrus Blossom! When it comes to food, both the Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp, Key Lime Wine Slush, Orange-Lemon Smoothie, the Lumpia, and the Lemon Tart are back this year. The Citrus Blossom Menu But there are some new features on the menu, too — and TWO of them are plant-based! The new items include Cinnamon Beignets and a slew of new brews: ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider, Central 28 Beer Company Grapefruit Pale Ale, and BrewDog Brewing Company Five Limes Cerveza. You can also grab all three with the Beer Flight. The Citrus Blossom Orange-Sesame Tempura Shrimp (Plant-based) Cinnamon Beignets tossed in lemon sugar, lemon glaze & honey mead-blueberry compote (NEW!) Lemon Tart (Plant-based) Beverage Flight – covers 3 NEW drinks (NEW!) Key Lime Wine Slushy pic.twitter.com/PVHS3yA7zO — Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) March 4, 2026 Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp, which is glazed with an orange-chili sauce. It costs $7.79. This item made our Best of the Fest a few years in a row, so we were especially excited to try it again! Orange-Sesame Tempura Shrimp Not a big surprise here, but the shrimp is still a favorite. The dish has a great crunchy texture and pairs well with the orange-chili sauce. It is not spicy at all, so if you’re worried about heat, you don’t have to be with this! Orange-Sesame Tempura Shrimp We snagged the Lumpia with plant-based pork. It’s also served with green papaya, and yuzu sweet-and-sour, and it costs $6.19. This item is part of the Garden Graze, the plant-based food stroll through the Flower and Garden Festival. Our reporter, who is vegan, loved this dish. This is a plant-based pork, and we really liked it. It was good and crunchy, and we even forgot it was plant-based while we were eating the lumpia. The yuzu sweet and sour was really flavorful, but you can tell that there are chilis in there. There’s a bit of a kick, but nothing too crazy. Lumpia with plant-based pork Now, let’s dig into something sweet! The NEW Cinnamon Beignets tossed in lemon sugar, lemon glaze, and honey mead-blueberry compote, and it costs $5.29. These were doughy and thick in the middle, which is different from the typical Disney beignets. They are easy to share, which we loved. They are strong on the lemon flavor due to the glaze, but the honey mead-blueberry compote balances it very nicely. We were impressed with the compote having full blueberries in it. We think adults and kids both will find this one a hit! Cinnamon Beignets Finally, we dug into the Lemon Tart. It comes with lemon curd, blood orange fluid gel, aquafaba meringues, and raspberry powder. It costs $4.99. This item is part of the Garden Graze, the plant-based food stroll through the Flower and Garden Festival. This is a great dessert option for plant-based eaters. It’s light and delicious. Lemon Tart Onto the drinks! Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, we got the Orange-Lemon Smoothie. This drink is nonalcoholic and comes in an Orange Bird sipper cup for $15.49. In the past, we thought that this smoothie was literally like drinking an orange sherbet, and we loved it so much that it made our Best of the Fest list! Orange-Lemon Smoothie in 2023 A returning cocktail is the Key Lime Wine Slush for $13.00. “Key Lime,” you say? And “Wine” along with that? Yep, we’re in. We really loved this at first, the last time we had it. It was like drinking key lime pie in liquid form, and we were in love. However, the more we drank it, the more we found that it was overly sweet and acidic. We couldn’t finish it. If you LIKE super sweet drinks, though, this could be a great option for you. How does it taste this year? Key Lime Wine Slushy We still loved it. It’s very tart, as you would want from the Key Lime flavor. It’s very bright and really packs that sour punch. Key Lime Wine Slushy Finally, the new beers are on the menu. ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider, Central 28 Beer Company Grapefruit Pale Ale, and BrewDog Brewing Company Five Limes Cerveza. You get individual pours for $6.00/6oz or $9.75/12oz, or grab all three with the Beer Flight for $12.75. We grabbed the cider flight and enjoyed it. The Citrus Blossom Beverage Flight For the BrewDog Brewing Company Five Limes Cerveza, the lime flavor was light and tasted like your typically cerveza. BrewDog Brewing Company Five Limes Cerveza The Central 28 Beer Company Grapefruit Pale Ale had strong grapefruit flavors. It reminded us a lot of the Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen in Germany’s pavilion, so if you enjoy that beer, you’ll like this one. Central 28 Beer Company Grapefruit Pale Ale The ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider was our favorite, and the orange flavors really came through nicely here. It was light and refreshing. ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider So, should you stop by this booth? OVERALL Citrus Blossom is an absolute hit for us — in fact, we gave three items here “Best of the Fest,” and honestly, we loved just about everything we tried. The Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp continues its winning streak with that perfectly crisp coating and orange-chili glaze. It’s one of those must-order dishes we look forward to year after year. The Lumpia with plant-based pork is another standout, especially for anyone doing the Garden Graze. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and has just a little kick from the yuzu sweet-and-sour sauce, so good that you may not even realize it’s plant-based. And the Lemon Tart is a bright, light dessert option that feels refreshing rather than heavy, making it a great sweet finish. The Citrus Blossom Full Spread The new Cinnamon Beignets also impressed us. They’re thicker, shareable, and have a great balance of flavor. They’re a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. On the beverage side, the Orange-Lemon Smoothie remains a creamy, sherbet-like favorite, and the Key Lime Wine Slush is still a tart, punchy classic we happily order again. The cider and beer options are solid across the board, with the ACE Cider Orange Groves Hard Cider being our personal favorite thanks to its light, refreshing orange flavor. Cinnamon Beignets Overall, this booth is a major win and absolutely worth a stop, even if there’s a bit of a line. We’d prioritize the shrimp, the Key Lime Wine Slush, and Cinnamon Beignets if you’re narrowing it down, but truthfully, it’s hard to go wrong here. We may have loved everything, but if you’re not big on citrus-forward flavors, some dishes might feel a bit bright for your taste. Still, if you’re a citrus fan, this booth is practically made for you. If you stop by and give it a try, be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below! Fun atmosphere! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the Flower and Garden Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. DON’T WASTE A BITEAT FLOWER & GARDEN The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is gorgeous — and overwhelming. Our DFB Guide shows you exactly what’s worth your time, money, and stomach space (and what to skip). Inside the guide: Full booth menus with photos + our Best of the Fest picks Smart booth crawls so you’re not zig-zagging the park Complete event schedules in one place Topiary locations, festival exclusive merch, and hidden extras Budget tips to help you prioritize the must-haves GET THE FLOWER & GARDEN GUIDE What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article Quote
Citrus Blossom is an absolute hit for us — in fact, we gave three items here “Best of the Fest,” and honestly, we loved just about everything we tried. The Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp continues its winning streak with that perfectly crisp coating and orange-chili glaze. It’s one of those must-order dishes we look forward to year after year. The Lumpia with plant-based pork is another standout, especially for anyone doing the Garden Graze. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and has just a little kick from the yuzu sweet-and-sour sauce, so good that you may not even realize it’s plant-based. And the Lemon Tart is a bright, light dessert option that feels refreshing rather than heavy, making it a great sweet finish.
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