Taste of EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

Full Menus For The 2021 Taste Of EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens

Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden FestivalThis year the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will be held from now through July 5. Once again this springtime event features beautiful blooms, exciting entertainment, and loads of delicious drinks and dishes. A few of the highlights are:

Outdoor Kitchens

The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features over 20 Outdoor Kitchens and a few other locations very much like what you see at the Food & Wine Festival in the fall. This year’s kitchens include Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market, Cider House, The Citrus Blossom, Epcot Farmers Feast, Epcot Sunshine Griddle, Festival Favorites, Flavor Full Kitchen, Fleur de Lys, Hanami, The Honey Bee-stro, Jardin de Fiestas, La Isla Fresca, Lotus House, Magnolia Terrace, Northern Bloom, Pineapple Promenade, Primavera Kitchen, Taste of Marrakesh, and Trowel & Trellis. Be sure to pick up a free Garden Passport to help you plan your feeding frenzy. Passports are available at the entrance of EPCOT, all Outdoor Kitchens, plus select merchandise locations. So let’s check out the menus…better grab a snack, you’re about to get very hungry!

Epcot BauernmarktBAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET (Located in the Germany Pavillion)
  • Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) (Plant-Based Item)
  • Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions and Herb Sour Cream (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Gruyère Cheese
  • Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries
  • M.I.A. Brewing Hugo, Doral, FL
  • Bitburger Premium Pils, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
  • Stiegl Brewery Radler Zitrone, Salzburg, Austria
  • Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling Wine and Apple Liqueur
  • Beer Flight
Epcot Cider HouseCIDER HOUSE (Located in World Showplace)
  • House-Made Potato and Cheddar Biscuit with Salmon Tartare
  • Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Whipped Cream
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Pink Lemonade, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Bold Rock Watermelon Hard Cider, Nellysford, VA
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Triple Jam Hard Cider, Armada, MI
  • Samuel Smith Old Brewery Pure Brewed Organic Lager, Tadcaster, UK
  • Snakebite: Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Triple Jam Hard Cider and Samuel Smith Old Brewery Pure Brewed Organic Lager
  • Cider Flight
Epcot Citrus BlossomTHE CITRUS BLOSSOM (Located in Showcase Plaza)
  • Meyer Lemon-Poached Lobster Salad with Grapefruit-Rosé Vinaigrette, Yuzu-Marinated Hearts of Palm and Avocado-Yuzu Panna Cotta (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Citrus-Braised Crispy Pork Belly with Kumquat and Carrot
  • Citrus Shortcake: Orange Chiffon Cake, Lemon Curd, Mandarins, Whipped Cream and Citrus Crumble
  • Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (nonalcoholic)
  • Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale, Fort Pierce, FL
  • First Magnitude Brewing Lemon Hefeweizen, Gainesville, FL
  • Playalinda Brewing Company Hibiscus Lime Ale, Titusville, FL
  • Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy
  • Beer Flight
Epcot Farmers FeastEPCOT FARMERS FEAST (Located in World Showplace)
  • Warm Asparagus served with Truffle Vinaigrette, Spring Pea Espuma, Parmesan and Fresh Truffles
  • Herb-crusted Spring Lamb with Marble Potatoes, Spring Vegetables and Red Wine Butter Sauce
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake with Crème Fraîche Whipped Cream
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Watermelon Mint Wheat Ale, Tampa, FL
  • Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail featuring Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Hibiscus Gin
Epcot Sunshine GriddleEPCOT SUNSHINE GRIDDLE (Located in Future World East)
  • Avocado Toast with Marinated Toybox Tomatoes and Fresh Goat Cheese on Toasted Ciabatta
  • Shrimp and Grits: Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Sweet Corn Salsa
  • Corned Beef Brisket Hash with House-Made Potato Barrels, Onions, Peppers, Cheese Curds and a Soft-Poached Egg with Tabasco® Hollandaise
  • Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Bacon
  • Froot Loops® Shake (nonalcoholic)
  • Joffrey’s Coffee™ Cold Brew Cocktail with Milk, Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur, and Vanilla Vodka
Epcot Festival FavoritesFESTIVAL FAVORITES (Located in World Showplace)
  • Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions, Feta and Balsamic Reduction (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Beef Brisket Burnt Ends and Smoked Pork Belly Slider with Garlic Sausage, Chorizo, Cheddar Fondue and House-Made Pickle
  • Fried Green Tomatoes with Blue Crab-Fennel Salad, Remoulade and Smoked Paprika Oil
  • Key Lime Tart with Toasted Meringue
  • Frozen Lemonade (nonalcoholic)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Maple Bacon Stout, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Frozen Lemonade with Firefly Blackberry Moonshine
Epcot Flavor Full KitchenFLAVOR FULL KITCHEN (Located in Future World West)
  • Grilled Baby Vegetables with Hummus Cream and Red Pepper Coulis (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) (Plant-Based Item)
  • Seared Verlasso® Salmon with Farro Risotto and Micro-herbs
  • Strawberry Mousse with Chocolate Crisp Pearls
  • Blood Orange Agua Fresca (nonalcoholic)
  • Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt (nonalcoholic)
Epcot Fleur de LysFLEUR DE LYS (Located in the France Pavilion)
  • Tarte aux Oignons Caramélisés et Chèvre: Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions on a Flaky Pastry Crust
  • Canard Confit à l’Orange aux Gnocchi à la Parisienne: Braised Duck Confit à l’Orange with Parisian Gnocchi
  • Macaron au Chocolate en Sucette: Large Chocolate Macaron Lollipop
  • Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel: Caramelized Beignet Filled with Vanilla Cream and Glazed with Caramel Fleur de Sel
  • Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Draft Beer
  • VeRy Raspberry: Rosé Wine with Natural Raspberry Flavor
  • Chardonnay, Le Vieux Manoir
  • Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec Blend, Château Lorient
  • La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Vodka, Grey Goose l’Orange Vodka, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Red Cranberry Juice
Epcot HanamiHANAMI (Located in the Japan Pavillion)
  • Frushi: Strawberry, Pineapple and Cantaloupe wrapped in Sweet Rice and Pink Soy Wrap served with Whipped Cream, Drizzled Berry Sauce and Toasted Coconut
  • Shrimp and Crab with Spicy Mayonnaise and Cucumber Slices Finished with Creamy Avocado and Violet Sauce
  • Soy-glazed Pork Shank with Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Lotus Flower, Garlic Chips and Green Onion
  • Sakura Zen Ale
  • Pineapple Sake
  • Blood Orange Sour with Fresh Mint
Epcot The Honey BeestroTHE HONEY BEE-STRO (Located in Showcase Plaza)
  • Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread with Jalapeños, Bacon and House-Made Whipped Honey Butter (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Lavender Honey Mustard-Marinated Chicken Flatbread with Whipped Honey-Ricotta Cheese, Marinated Vegetables and Purple Haze Lavender Goat Cheese
  • Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Honey Whipped Cream, Whipped Honey, Crystalized Honey, Honeycomb, Dehydrated Honey and Fennel Pollen Meringue Kisses
  • Honey-Peach Freeze in a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup (nonalcoholic)
  • First Magnitude Brewing Co. Honey Bee Citrus Blonde Ale, Gainesville, FL
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka
Epcot Jardin de FiestasJARDIN DE FIESTAS (Located in the Mexico Pavilion)
  • Tostada de Cochinita: Braised Pork on a Crispy Corn Tortilla with Black Beans Topped with Pickled Onions, Mango-Habanero Relish and Oregano (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Taco Vampiro: Braised Beef on a Corn Tortilla with Crispy Grilled Monterey Jack Cheese and Salsa Ranchera (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Sope de Chorizo: Plant-Based Ground Chorizo on Fried Corn Dough with Black Beans and Avocado Mousse (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) (Plant-Based Item)
  • Passion Fruit Margarita: Corazón de Agave Blanco Tequila, Passion Fruit Purée, Lime Juice, Nixta Corn Liqueur and a Hint of Smoke with a Hibiscus Flower Salt Rim
  • The Garden Margarita: Ojo de Tigre Mezcal, Lettuce Juice, Ancho Reyes Chile Verde Liqueur, Lime Juice, Gracias a Dios Agave Gin and a Sprig of Thyme
  • Tulum Mexican Craft Beer with Floater: Artisanal Lager with Citrus Notes Made with Caribbean Seawater and Served with an Elderflower Liqueur Floater
Epcot La Isla FrescaLA ISLA FRESCA (Located between the Morocco and France Pavillions)
  • Lamb Curry with Sweet Plantains and Rice (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with Steamed Rice and Coconut-Lime Sauce (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Tropical Mousse Cup: Layers of Passion Fruit Cake, Coconut Mousse and a Tropical Fruit Glaze with Fresh Pineapple
  • Tropical Freeze (nonalcoholic)
  • Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Hibiscus Guavacation Sour Beer, Orlando, FL
  • Tropical Freeze with Parrot Bay Mango Rum
Epcot Lotus HouseLOTUS HOUSE (Located in the China Pavilion)
  • Papa Cakes: Potato Cakes Filled with Shrimp and Water Chestnuts Served with House-Made Strawberry Sauce
  • Bon Bon Chicken Skewer with Sesame and Peanut Sauce
  • House-Made Crab and Cheese Wontons
  • “Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Boba Pearls (nonalcoholic)
  • Jasmine Draft Beer
  • Marco Boba: Amaretto, Iced Coffee, Milk, and Boba
  • Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup, Orange Juice and Soda Water
  • Tang Dynasty: Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila Gold, Light Rum, Strawberry Syrup, Piña Colada Mix, White Boba Pearls and Soda Water
Epcot Magnolia TerraceMAGNOLIA TERRACE (Located in The American Adventure)
  • Crawfish Étouffée with Andouille Sausage and Dirty Rice
  • Cajun-style Roasted Oysters
  • House-made Boudin Two Ways with Spicy Mustard
  • Pecan Cake with Maple Whipped Cream
  • Pecan Praline
  • Bayou Cocktail: Bayou Spiced Rum, Coconut Rum, Fruit Punch and Minute Maid® Orange Juice
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Orange Coriander Wheat Ale, Tampa, FL
  • Wicked Weed Brewing Day Light American Light Ale, Asheville, NC
  • Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA, Broussard, LA
  • Beer Flight
Epcot Northern BloomNORTHERN BLOOM (Located in the Canada Pavilion)
  • Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Applewood-Smoked Bacon (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce and Whipped Potatoes with Garden Vegetables
  • Griddled Maple Pound Cake with Warm Peach Compote and Sweet Corn Gelato
  • Maple Popcorn Shake (nonalcoholic)
  • 81Bay Brewing Apricot with Maple Syrup, Tampa, FL
  • Collective Arts Brewing Blackberry Fruit Beer, Hamilton, Ontario
  • Goose Island Beer Company Lost Palate Hazy IPA with Mango and Cinnamon, Chicago, IL
  • Maple Popcorn Shake with Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky
  • Beer Flight
Epcot Pineapple PromenadePINEAPPLE PROMENADE (Located in Showcase Plaza)
  • Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Plantain Chips
  • Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake
  • DOLE Whip® (Plant-Based Item)
  • Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (nonalcoholic)
  • DOLE Whip® with Fanta® (nonalcoholic)
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Tropical Hefe Wheat Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Wicked Weed Brewing Fresh Pressed Wheat Ale with Mango, Pineapple and Guava, Asheville, NC
  • Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company Alo’hop IPA, Lexington, KY
  • Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale, Titusville, FL
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
  • DOLE Whip® Topped with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
  • Pineapple Beer Flight
Epcot Primavera KitchenPRIMAVERA KITCHEN (Located in the Italy Pavilion)
  • Margherita: Rustic Italian Flatbread with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella
  • Arancini: Sweet Sausage Fried Risotto Balls with Pomodoro Sauce
  • Traditional Sicilian Cannoli: Crisp Pastry Filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Orange
  • Peroni Pilsner
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Chianti
  • Prosecco
  • Rosa Regale
  • Moscato
  • Italian White Sangria with Prosecco
  • Italian Red Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila
Epcot Taste of MarrakeshTASTE OF MARRAKESH (Located in the Morocco Pavilion)
  • Moroccan Seafood Couscous with Shrimp, Mussels, Olives, Preserved Lemons and Anchovy Breadcrumbs
  • Shakshuka: Moroccan Baked Eggs in a Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Stew
  • Lemon Magdalena Cake with Orange and Fig Compote and Sangria Gel (Plant-Based Item)
  • M.I.A. Beer Company Pink Hibiscus Orange Wheat Ale, Doral, Florida
  • Maeloc Pineapple and Pear Hard Cider, Galicia, Spain
  • Sangria
Epcot Trowel & TrellisTROWEL & TRELLIS (Located in Showcase Plaza)
  • Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) (Plant-Based Item)
  • Impossible™ Sausage and Kale Soup (Plant-Based Item)
  • Boneless Impossible™ Korean Short Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw and Kimchee Mayonnaise (Plant-Based Item)
  • Lavender Pot de Crème with Blueberry Cake, Pink Peppercorn and Lime Whipped Cream (Plant-Based Item)
  • Twinings of London® Energize Matcha Cranberry & Lime Green Tea (nonalcoholic)
  • Parish Brewing Co. Bloom Hazy IPA, Broussard, LA
  • Twinings of London® Energize Matcha Cranberry & Lime Green Tea with Hanger 1 Makrut Lime Vodka Served in a Mason Jar
Other Dining Locations
REFRESHMENT PORT
  • House-Made Italian Sausage and Peppers Poutine (Plant-Based Item)
  • Popsicle Trio: Honeydew, Raspberry-Mint and Coconut-Lime (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly)
  • Starcut Ciders Cidre Colada Hard Cider, Bellaire, MI
  • Cutwater Bloody Mary: Ultra-premium Vodka, All-Natural Tomato Juice and a Dash of Spice
  • Cutwater Whiskey Mule: Black Skimmer Bourbon with Ginger Beer, a Hint of Lime and Aromatic Bitters
REFRESHMENT OUTPOST
  • Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning (Gluten/Wheat-Friendly) (Plant-Based Item)
  • Islamorada Beer Company Key Lime Hibiscus Ale, Ft. Pierce, FL
  • Mini Funnel Cake Topped with Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream, Blueberries and Powdered Sugar
JOFFREY’S COFFEE & TEA
  • Future World East: Bloomin’ Berry: Frozen Lemon and Blackberry Syrup with a Splash of Vodka
  • Showcase Plaza: Citrus Sunrise: Frozen Lemon and Passion Fruit with Mandarin Vodka
  • The American Adventure: Bubbly Brew: Jameson® Cold Brew and a Splash of Coke®
  • Canada Pavilion: Spring Flurry: Frozen Lemon and Cinnamon Whiskey

Which Outdoor Kitchen are you most excited to try?
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10 Ways For Adults To Enjoy The Taste Of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Despite what trended on social media a couple of years ago, Walt Disney World Resort is not just for parents with children. One of my favorite things to do while visiting without my kids is spending a day in EPCOT doing all of things they don’t have the patience or desire to experience yet. Have you done an adults only day during the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival yet? Here’s a list of the top 10 things for adults to do at the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, courtesy of Disney:


As a part of the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival now underway at Walt Disney World Resort, guests can discover fresh menu items, admire topiary displays, enjoy live music and much more. Here are the top 10 things for adults to do at the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival happening now through July 5, 2021.

  1. Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden FestivalTake A Photo at the Park Entrance – Guests can capture photos in front of the decorative Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival signs placed around the park, including the main entrance with iconic Spaceship Earth in the background.
  2. Wave Hello to Favorite Disney Characters – With special appearances throughout the park, guests can discover favorite Disney pals at EPCOT.
  3. Shop Exclusive Festival Merchandise Collections – Guests can commemorate their visit with official event merchandise, including apparel, headwear and drinkware.
  4. Taste New Menu Items from Outdoor Kitchens – EPCOT Sunshine Griddle offers Avocado Toast, Shrimp and Grits, Corned Beef Brisket Hash and more as just one of 20 Outdoor Kitchens available throughout the park.
  5. Soarin 2Check Out Beloved EPCOT Attractions – Guests can relive their childhood and enjoy their favorite attractions such as Mission: SPACE, Soarin’ Around the World and Test Track presented by Chevrolet during their day at the park.
  6. Stroll The Goodness Garden Butterfly House Presented by GoGo squeeZ – This walk-through experience offers a kaleidoscopic view of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color.
  7. Epcot Flower and Garden 36Sample All Things Pineapple at Pineapple Promenade – From Pineapple Dole Whip to a Pineapple Beer Flight, guests can discover the many ways to enjoy this refreshing fruit at Pineapple Promenade.
  8. Strike a Pose in Front of The Lion King Topiary – There are nearly 100 individual topiaries blooming across the park, including floral sculptures of Disney characters as well as fanciful gardens. The Lion King topiary can be found near Imagination pavilion and features Mufasa, Sarabi, Simba and Rafiki.
  9. France PavilionVisit World Showplace – Guests can head to World Showplace to visit three Outdoor Kitchens, including EPCOT Farmers Feast, which offers a rotating menu that features the season’s freshest ingredients.
  10. Enjoy Live Entertainment – Fans of live entertainment will have plenty to enjoy this year as music springs to life around World Showcase, including performances by local Orlando bands at the America Gardens Theatre on select days. Over at the Canada pavilion on the Mill Stage, guests can watch the Jammin’ Gardeners play rhythmic beats with inspired backyard percussion.

Have you done an adults only day at EPCOT? What did you enjoy the most?
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The 2021 Taste Of EPCOT International Flower And Garden Festival Themed Gift Cards

Epcot Flower and Garden 34Will you be visiting the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this spring? If so, here’s a helpful tip for you; when making purchases at the Outdoor Kitchens rather than using cash, credit card, or MagicBand, why not use a Disney Gift Card? When I vacation during Flower & Garden in the spring or Food & Wine Festival in the fall, I always find it easier to load a Disney Gift Card and make my food and drink purchases with it. Not only does it help set a budget for my spending, it is also more convenient especially when using the mini gift cards that are designed with a wrist band.

For this year’s event, Disney is offering two designs; the first one features Spike bringing flowers to the topiary version of Figment, and the second features Spike smelling the EPCOT flowers. Both designs come with a coordinating wrist strap, can be activated for as little as $15, and reloaded as many times as you would like.

Currently the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Design gift cards are available at EPCOT resort area hotels as well as locations throughout EPCOT while supplies last.

Do you use a gift card during the Taste of EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival?
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10 Ways For Tweens To Have Fun At Walt Disney World This Summer

Do you have a tween in your family that you will soon be bringing to Walt Disney World? You might be wondering what there is for kids this age to do, and most importantly, will they have fun so you can. Well, you’re in luck, because there are many things for your tween and the entire family to enjoy together this summer. Here’s a list of 10 unforgettable ways for tweens and their families to experience the magic, courtesy of Disney:


Families planning their next visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth are in for a real treat. That’s especially true for families with tweens. With roller coasters and thrill attractions of all kinds and so much more, tweens can explore new and classic experiences, soak up the sun and indulge in some tasty tastes. From the must-have family photo in front of Cinderella Castle with its new royal colors to character dining experiences with picture-perfect views, here are 10 ways for tweens and families to spring into summer while vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort this year:

  1. Blizzard Beach 4Splash into Fun at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park – This wintry-themed water park is celebrating the best summer ever in splashy style. It’s a great place to enjoy family fun together with big thrills for the kids and places for parents to relax.
  2. Discover Paradise at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – The tropical oasis along the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon is now accepting bookings for late July 2021. The reimagined guest rooms will surround guests with details, patterns and textures inspired by the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Moana.”
  3. Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden FestivalThe Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Blooms Through July 5 The event combines the freshest flowers and flavors from around the world, featuring fun for the whole family from garden-inspired cuisine to lifelike character topiaries and new Orange Bird merchandise to complement any selfie. Guests who miss this festival have no reason to worry. On July 15, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will kick off and run through November 20, offering plenty of family-friendly fun.
  4. Check Out the Royal Makeover of Cinderella Castle – The treasured icon at the heart of Magic Kingdom Park now features bold, shimmering and regal enhancements befitting its royal status. It makes a great photo backdrop with family and friends.
  5. Earth Week Celebration at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme ParkCelebrate the Magic of Nature – Explore Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, an immersive land featuring massive floating mountains, bioluminescent rainforests and unbelievable experiences including Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey. And from April 18 to 24, the park will connect guests with the magic of nature through Earth Week activities designed to educate, entertain and inspire the whole family.
  6. Find Disney Characters in New Places –From cavalcades to caravans to flotillas and even special “pop-up” appearances, guests of all ages can discover favorite friends at all four theme parks and occasional special surprise appearances at Disney Resort hotels.
  7. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway RailwayStep into an Adventure – At Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests can step through a movie screen and into the cartoon world of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway They can also embark on an adventure in a galaxy far, far away at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the immersive, award-winning land featuring two thrilling attractions: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
  8. Here for the Food – Foodie options are limitless at Walt Disney World, whether sitting for a family meal or snacking between attractions. Guests can enjoy a family-style meal at Chef Mickey’s with Mickey Mouse and his pals at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, or visit Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort for a fun character dining experience during Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends and a beautiful view of Walt Disney World. EPCOT is another great place to grab a quick bite … or two … or three! The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival offers more than 20 Outdoor Kitchens where guests can sample tastes and sips as diverse as Avocado Toast and a Maple Popcorn Shake. Top off the experience with classic Disney Parks snacks – buttery popcorn and the classic Mickey Ice Cream Bar are Walt Disney World theme park favorites.
  9. Everglazed 4Stroll, Dine and Shop for the Perfect Gifat Disney Springs – Guests visiting this shopping, dining and entertainment destination have plenty of new options to satisfy even the most demanding tastes. Disney Style is the latest fashion-forward merchandise spot with a twist. Here, fashionistas find a curated assortment of trendy apparel and accessories inspired by beloved Disney characters and attractions. Tweens looking for a sweet treat can grab a handcrafted, photo-worthy donut at the newly opened Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew.
  10. Relax Outdoors – Central Florida weather is traditionally gorgeous this time of year, and Walt Disney World offers special ways to enjoy outdoor recreation, including miniature golf, fishing expeditions, horseback riding and more.

Have you traveled to Walt Disney World with a tween?
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Enchanting 2021 Taste Of Epcot International Flower And Garden Festival Merchandise

For anyone that is going to be attending the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this year, remember to bring money! Disney is offering lots of unique merchandise during this event that is being sold throughout EPCOT. Take a look of some of the fabulous selections…

Any fellow Orange Bird fans out there? I’ve loved this little guy since I was tiny, stopping at souvenir stands along the Florida highway with my parents on the long drive from Indiana to Magic Kingdom in the early 70s. He’s still as cute as ever!

For Minnie Mouse fans, there’s a lot of adorable Minnie Wildflowers items to bring home.

Need another Dooney & Bourke? Check out these Minnie spring floral designs.

And of course, it wouldn’t be a Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival without a little Figment merchandise!

Look for these items and more throughout EPCOT with select items available also on shopDisney.com. The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs through July 5 and is available with valid admission and a park reservation for the same date. Merchandise is available while supplies last. Hope to see ya’ there real soon!

What about you? See any souvenirs you must have?
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