This year the 2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will be held for 90 days from March 2 through May 30. The theme is “Fresh Epcot” and once again this springtime event will feature beautiful blooms, exciting entertainment, and loads of delicious drinks and dishes. A few of the highlights are:
Disney themed topiaries- Magical gardens and exhibits
- Garden Rocks Concert Series
- Fun festival themed merchandise
- Entertainment for the kids
- Festival Event Center offering hands-on demonstrations
- Outdoor Kitchens with delicious drinks and dishes
Outdoor Kitchens
The Flower & Garden Festival will feature thirteen outdoor kitchens 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, Fleur de Lys, Florida Fresh, Hanami, La Isla Fresca, Jardin de Fiestas, Lotus House, Pineapple Promenade, Primavera Kitchen, Taste of Marrakesh, THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews, and Urban Farm Eats. Be sure to pick up a Garden Passport and get stamped at your stops along the way. Passports will be available at the Festival Event Center, all Outdoor Kitchens, plus select merchandise locations. With just a few days until the kick off of the festival, Disney has released the full menus. Better grab a snack, you’re about to get very hungry!
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market near Germany Pavilion
- Chicken Fricassee with Green Asparagus and Peas served with Uncle Ben’s® Rice Pilaf
- Roasted Bratwurst with Curry Ketchup and Paprika-spiced Chips
- “Armer Ritter” Egg Battered Toast with Cherry Compote and Powdered Sugar
- Hugo-Charles de Fere “Organic” Brut with Elderflower and Mint
- Paulaner Original Munich Lager
- Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen
- Warsteiner Dunkel
- Köstritzer Schwarzbier Black Lager
Cider House near United Kingdom Pavilion
- Land-harvested Field Greens with Apples, Dried Blueberries, Stilton Cheese and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- Pear Cider-brined Shredded Corned Beef with Braised Cabbage and Pears and Branston Dressing
- House-made Potato and Cheddar Cheese Biscuit with Smoked Salmon Tartare
- Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with Crème Fraîche and Mixed Berries
- Sonoma “The Pitchfork” Organic Pear Hard Cider, Healdsburg, CA
- McKenzie’s Black Cherry Hard Cider, West Seneca, NY
- Keel & Curley Mad Man Blueberry Hard Cider, Plant City, FL
- Cigar City Brewing Tampa-style Lager, Tampa, FL
- Snakebite – Cigar City Tampa-style Lager mixed with McKenzie’s Black Cherry Hard Cider
- Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, California (non-alcoholic)
Fleur de Lys near France Pavilion
- Tarte à l’Onion Alsacienne – Alsatian Onion Tart with Sautéed Onions, Fresh Thyme and Rosemary on a Flaky Puff Pastry Crust
- Cassoulet au Confit de Canard – Pulled Duck Confit with Braised Flageolet Beans
- Macaron Chocolat Framboise – Large Raspberry Macaron with Chocolate Fudge and Raspberry Jam
- Ice Pop Grand Marnier Peach Cocktail – Grand Marnier Peach Raspberry, Vodka, Iced Tea
- La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush – Grey Goose Vodka Orange, St. Germain Liquor, White and Red Cranberry Juice
- Merlot Bordeaux, Château La Gravière, 2013
- Kir Imperial – Sparkling Wine with Chambord Black Raspberry Liquor
- Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 – Fruity White Beer with Citrus Notes
Florida Fresh between Morocco and France Pavilions
- Kale Salad with Dried Cherries, Almonds, Goat Cheese and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Shrimp and Stone-ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro
- Florida Larder Board – Orlando-made Ricotta Cheese, Cahaba Farms Micro Onions, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic, Country Pâté and House-made Pickles
- Key Lime Sparkling Wine, Florida Orange Groves Winery, St. Petersburg, FL
- Sea Dog Acai Berry Hefeweizen, Clearwater, FL
- Feast of Flowers Farmhouse Ale, Florida Beer Company, Cape Canaveral, FL
- Watermelon Cucumber Slush with Hendrick’s Gin
- Watermelon Cucumber Slush (non-alcoholic)
- Fresh-squeezed Watermelon Juice (non-alcoholic)
Hanami near Japan Pavilion
- Frushi – Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon Rolled with Raspberry Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream on the side
- Chicken Edamame Bun – Steamed Bun filled with Chicken and Edamame and topped with Curry Sauce
- Beef Teriyaki Udon – Thin-sliced Beef, Onions and Noodles tossed on the grill with Soy and Ginger
- Sapporo Draft Beer
- Yuzu Plum Wine Slushy – Sweet refreshing taste infused with the tangy flavor of Citrus
- Suigei Sake – Bold flavor with a crisp, clean finish
La Isla Fresca near World Showcase Promenade
- Jerk-spice Grouper or Chicken with Mango Salsa, Chayote and Green Papaya Slaw with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette
- Jamaican-braised Beef with Pigeon Pea Rice and Micro Cilantro
- Tres Leches with Guava Purée
- Red Stripe Jamaican Style Lager
- Frozen Simply Tropical™ Juice Drink with Cruzan Mango Rum
- Frozen Simply Tropical™ Juice Drink (non-alcoholic)
Jardin de Fiestas near Mexico Pavilion
- Tacos de Camarón – Tempura Shrimp served with Hibiscus Flower, Caramelized Onions and Habanero Sauce
- Corn Tortilla Quesadilla served with Roasted Mushrooms and Zucchini Blossom topped with Green Tomatillo Sauce
- Flan de Rosas served with Hibiscus Reduction
- Tecate Light Beer
- Rose Margarita
- Elderflower Watermelon Sangria
Lotus House near China Pavilion
- Gaoli Beef Bun
- Beijing-style Candied Strawberries
- Vegetable Spring Roll with Orange Sauce
- Oolong Peach Bubble Tea
- Kung Fu Punch – Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango and Orange Juice
- Plum Wine
- Honey Mango Wine Cooler
- Dragon Pearl – Beer, Honey, Cream and Tapioca Pearls
- Tsingtao Beer
Pineapple Promenade near World Showcase Promenade
- Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Taro Chips
- Pineapple Soft-serve
- Sparkling Pineapple Wine, Florida Orange Groves Winery St. Petersburg, FL
- Ocean Tropical Pineapple Hard Cider, Florida Beer Company Cape Canaveral, FL
- Pineapple Soft-serve with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
- Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
Primavera Kitchen near Italy Pavilion
- Pollo alla Parmigiana – Breaded Breast of Chicken, Tomato, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese
- Mezze Lune Primavera – Egg Pasta stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach in a Creamy Sauce with Spring Vegetables and Pecorino Cheese
- Cremoso al Pistacchio – Pistacchio Cream, Strawberries and Mascarpone Cream
- Pinot Grigio
- Chianti
- Prosecco
- Corbinello
- Moscato
- Bellini – Sparkling wine and Peach purée
- Rossini – Sparkling wine and marinated Strawberries
- Frozen Italian Primavera – Assorted fruit slushy, Limoncello and Vodka
- Moretti Lager
- Moretti La Rossa
- Italian Seasonal Selection
Taste of Marrakesh near Morocco Pavilion
- Harissa Chicken Kebab with Sweet Couscous Salad
- Falafel Pocket with Cucumber-Tomato Salad and Tahini Sauce
- Baklava
- Desert Rose – Sparkling Wine topped with Pomegranate Liqueur
- White Sangria
- Guerrouane Red Wine
- Casa Beer
THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews near The American Adventure Pavilion
- Pulled Pig Slider with Crispy Onions and Coleslaw
- Smoked Pork Ribs with Roasted Corn Salad
- Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash with White Cheddar Fondue and Pickled Jalapeños
- Warm Chocolate Cake with Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans
- The Great American Wine Company Red Blend, Sonoma, CA
- Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen, Oakland Park, FL
- Orlando Brewing Company Uncle Matt’s Organic Grapefruit Pale Ale, Orlando, FL
- 3 Daughters Rod Bender Red Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
- Shipyard Maple Bacon Stout, Clearwater, FL
- Frozen Lemonade with Firefly Blackberry Moonshine
- Frozen Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
- Sweet Tea (non-alcoholic)
Urban Farm Eats near Pineapple Promenade
- Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions, B&W Gourmet Farms Baby Arugula, Feta and Balsamic Reduction
- Vegetable and White Bean “Naanwich” with Arugula Pesto and Oven-dried Tomatoes featuring Seeds of Change® Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice
- Seared Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragoût, Spring Vegetables and Marble Potatoes
- Avivé Natural Peach Sparkling Wine, France
- King Estate Acrobat Pinot Noir, Oregon
- Sierra Nevada Otra Vez, Chico, CA
- Urban Mary
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