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Sep 1 2015

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Celebrates 20 Years

Can you believe that the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival begins this month? Even harder to believe than that, is that this incredible event is kicking off its 20th year. Here’s everything you need to know about this milestone celebration courtesy of Disney:

The ChewThe 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival promises a tasting celebration of epic proportion September 25 – November 16, 2015, with more global marketplaces than ever and a first-time culinary collaboration with ABC’s Emmy-Award winning lifestyle series “The Chew.”

For the first time in the festival’s 20-year history, guests can sip and sample at marketplace experiences — now numbering more than 30 – in the park’s new Future World tasting areas. Festival guests also can see “The Chew” tape five shows before an Epcot audience October 7 – 9 to air October 12 – 16.

Disney chefs and festival programmers are whipping up a feast of surprises to celebrate the 20th annual festival in style. New wine tastings, lively parties and other culinary experiences built around the 20-year milestone will unite loyal festival fans and first-timers.

During the 53-day festival, presented by Chase and recognized by the Travel Channel as one of America’s top food festivals, Epcot will brim with epicurean discoveries:

  • The new Artistry of Wine & Cheese area will feature the Cheese Studio and Wine Studio marketplaces where premium wines will be available on tap and cheeses will be served on an “artist’s palette” as part of a wine-and-cheese pairing.
  • At the new Next Eats area near the Epcot Character Spot, Sustainable Chew Marketplace will offer guests a taste of delicious dishes inspired by “The Chew” co-hosts. At Chew Lab, food science meets the hottest culinary tech trends with dishes like the Liquid Nitro Chocolate Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey Caramel.
  • F & W ShrimpNew marketplace dishes like the Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp (Australia), Pepper Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese (Farm Fresh) and Seared Venison Loin with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce (New Zealand) will tempt taste buds. The Dominican Republic Marketplace will return with fresh flair and an all-new menu with dishes that include Pescado con Coco – seared grouper, pigeon peas with rice and coconut sauce.
  • With a 20th-year nod to guests’ favorite dining traditions, Disney chefs will bring back popular marketplace dishes like the New England Lobster Roll (Hops & Barley) and classic favorites like the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup.
  • Two 20th-year celebratory wines were created just for this fall’s festival: a Napa Valley Festival Chardonnay and a Paso Robles Festival Cabernet Sauvignon. Guests can taste both wines at the Chew Lab marketplace or buy a bottle at the Festival Center Wine Shop.
  • A Tasting Sampler package gives guests the chance to try a variety of marketplace sips and nibbles, enjoy priority seating at an Eat to the Beat concert and receive a limited-release 20th-year festival pin. The Premium Package, available Monday-through-Thursday, includes a festival-themed Magic Band, access to exclusive marketplace areas, a culinary demo or beverage seminar, an IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party and other perks.
  • New premium events, including the “Rockin’ Burger Block Party” will offer a variety of tasting opportunities. The iconic Party for the Senses grand tasting will sizzle with on-stage cooking and beverage stations plus live entertainment each Saturday in October culminating in the first-ever October 31 “Yelloween Masquerade” party.
  • Remy, the diminutive but determined star of Disney’s “Ratatouille,” will cook up family fun with Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt.
  • Boyz II MenNightly Eat to the Beat concerts kick off September 25 – 27 with singer-songwriter David Cook. Four new acts in the concert series lineup – Tiffany, Everclear, Maxi Priest and Chaka Khan – will belt out chart-topping tunes. Other popular acts, including Wilson Phillips, Smash Mouth, The Pointer Sisters, Jo Dee Messina, Boyz II Men and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, will return to rock the America Gardens Theatre stage.
  • More than 250 chefs, including Disney chefs, and culinary stars from across the country will help celebrate the festival’s 20th Cat Cora, Robert Irvine, Jamie Deen, Rock Harper, Buddy Valastro and other top chefs will share their culinary know-how. Renowned chef and cookbook author John Ash, who participated in the inaugural festival in 1996, will return to celebrate the 20th year.
  • At the Chase Lounge at American Adventure, anyone with a Chase debit or credit card will find complimentary refreshments and interactive fun.
  • In Future World, the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog returns for a fourth year to celebrate the cranberry’s rich agricultural heritage.

Included with Epcot Admission:

Back to Basics series, special book signings, Eat to the Beat concerts, cultural adventures, Marketplace Discovery Passport and attractions and park entertainment are included with regular Epcot admission.

Special Programming by Reservation:

The Party for the Senses grand tasting events, and other special beverage and culinary programs require reservations and separate event admission. Guests can call 407-WDW-FEST (407-939-3378) for more information.

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Aug 27 2015

Fastpass+ Reservations Now Available For Epcot Eat To The Beat Concerts

Good news for Eat To The Beat Concert fans!

If you plan to visit Disney World this fall for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, here is some exciting news! Disney has just announced that Fastpass+ reservations are now available for the Epcot Eat To The Beat Concert Series that runs from September 25 – November 16, 2015. Here’s the current lineup (subject to change without notice):

  • David Cook – September 25 – 27, 2015
  • Wilson Phillips – September 28 – 29, 2015
  • Christopher Cross – September 30 – October 1, 2015
  • Starship – October 2 – 4, 2015
  • Smash Mouth – October 5 – 7, 2015
  • The Pointer Sisters – October 8 – 9, 2015
  • 38 Special – October 10 – 11, 2015
  • Rick Springfield – October 12 – 13, 2015
  • Sugar Ray – October 14 – 16, 2015
  • The S.O.S. Band – October 17 – 18, 2015
  • Air Supply – October 19 – 21, 2015
  • Fuel – October 22 – 23, 2015
  • Tiffany – October 24 – 25, 2015
  • Dennis DeYoung – October 26 – 28, 2015
  • Jo Dee Messina – October 29 – 30, 2015
  • Everclear – October 31 – November 1, 2015
  • Boyz II Men – November 2 – 4, 2015
  • Sister Hazel – November 5 – 6, 2015
  • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – November 7 – 9, 2015
  • Hanson – November 10 – 12, 2015
  • Maxi Priest – November 13 – 14, 2015
  • Chaka Khan – November 15 – 16, 2015

Performances will be at the America Gardens Theatre at 5:30pm, 6:45pm and 8:00pm daily and are included with Epcot admission. Fastpass+ reservations can be booked up to 60 days in advance for resort guests and up to 30 days in advance for all other guests by logging onto your My Disney Experience account. Book now – the Fastpass+ supply is limited. Should you not be able to obtain a Fastpass+, there will be a stand-by line available as well.

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Aug 20 2015

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Debuts At Epcot Food & Wine Festival

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Can you believe that the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival begins next month? This year Disney has added an activity for the kiddos to enjoy called Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak. Here’s everything you need to know about this fun, new offering courtesy of Disney:

Beginning September 25, while supplies last, take part in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak and help Remy as he ventures around World Showcase at Epcot collecting ingredients for his signature dish, Ratatouille.

RemyRecord your discoveries as you help Remy find each ingredient by placing the corresponding sticker on the specially themed map to represent that location.

Maps and stickers can be purchased for $9.95 (plus tax) at the following locations throughout Epcot: Disney Traders, Festival Center, Pin Central, Port of Entry, and World Traveler. Keep in mind maps, stickers, and surprise are available while supplies last. There are no discounts available and purchasing limits may apply.

Whether you choose to search for each ingredient or not, return your map to the redemption location at Port of Entry by November 16, 2015 to pick up your surprise.

What’s the surprise? Take a look! You will have the opportunity to receive one of the pins featured here.

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Aug 11 2015

2015 Epcot International Food And Wine Festival Exclusive Merchandise

With the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival beginning next month on September 25, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the new merchandise that will be offered during the event. According to Disney, these items will be for sale exclusively at Food & Wine and will not be available online. There will be merchandise locations set up in World Showcase carrying a few items, but for the best selection head to the Festival Center located in the former Wonders of Life Pavilion between Universe of Energy and Mission: SPACE.

This year, there are three different themes for the merchandise. The first is the World Showcase Logo theme that includes icons from each of the 11 country pavilions. Next up, there is a Disney Character theme that will feature Figment and Mickey Mouse dressed as chefs. The final theme is the returning favorite – Brews Around The World.

So let’s take a peek at some of merchandise…

Food and Wine Merchandise

The drinkware and limited edition pins should be big hits as usual!

Food and Wine MerchandiseOf course, it wouldn’t be a Disney event without some new Dooney & Bourke handbags, and this year there are three of them! Prices are always subject to change, but are currently $268 for the Shopper Tote, $248 for the Zip Zip Satchel, and $198 for the Letter Carrier.

Food and Wine MerchandiseLove what you’re tasting at Food & Wine? Be sure to purchase the recipe cards with collector pins so you can make the dishes at home to continue your magic!

Food and Wine MerchandiseLots of great shirts will be on sale to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The Taste and Brews shirts will be offered in sizes small to 2-XL and the Character Chef shirts will be offered in sizes small to 4-XL.

Food and Wine MerchandiseYep, that’s a bottle opener on the Brews Around the World baseball cap!

Food and Wine Merchandise

How cute is this? A Figment plush dressed as a chef is definitely on my shopping list this year! What’s on your list?

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Jul 17 2015

2015 Epcot International Food And Wine Festival Marketplace Full Menus

In January, Disney announced the dates for this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. In May, they released the Eat To The Beat Bands plus some first details. Earlier this month, information about the first ever expansion of the festival into Future World was shared. And now finally, what we’ve all been waiting for…the Marketplace Menus have been released! Here’s the scoop from Disney:

During the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, you can bask in a bevy of appetizing stops as you travel through a cornucopia of cultures and cuisines. With menus inspired by specific regions of the world, along with refreshments crafted by brewers and master wine makers, you can rest assured that there’s an offering for every kind of foodie.

Africa

Journey deep into a diverse assortment of tastes and tannins, inspired by the countries of the African continent.
To eat:
  • Berbere-style beef tenderloin tips with onions, jalapeños, tomato and pap
  • Buttered chicken with micro cilantro and naan bread
To drink:
  • Indaba Chenin Blanc
  • DeMorgenzon DMZ Cabernet Róse
  • Fairview Pinotage
  • Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz

Cheese Studio

Have it your “whey” with a sumptuous selection of smooth and savory cheeses.
To eat:
  • Trio of artisan cheese
    • Karst cave-aged cheese served with honey
    • La Bonne Vie goat cheese served with Craisin® bread
    • Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese with berry port compote
  • Sweet goat cheese panna cotta with guava gellé
  • Cheese fondue with sourdough bread
To drink:
  • Robert Mondavi FuméBlanc
  • Still River Winery Apfel Eis (apple ice wine)
  • Sterling Vintner’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Studio

Sip some of the incredible reds and whites that the American West Coast has to offer.
To eat:
  • Trio of artisan cheese
    • Karst cave-aged cheese served with honey
    • La Bonne Vie goat cheese served with Craisin® bread
    • Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese with berry port compote
To drink:
  • Avviato Pinot Grigio, Oregon
  • 14 Hands Chardonnay, Washington
  • Franciscan Equilibrium White Wine, California
  • Acacia Pinot Noir, California
  • Dry Creek Zinfandel, California
  • Spellbound Petite Sirah, California
  • Clayhouse Malbec, California
  • Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Australia

Enjoy a rich range of delectable menu options hailing from the land down under, including several Australian wines.
To eat:
  • Grilled sweet and spicy bush berry shrimp with pineapple, peppers, onions, and snap peas
  • Grilled lamb chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies
  • Lamington: Yellow cake dipped in chocolate and shredded coconut
To drink:
  • Coopers Brewery Extra Strong Vintage Ale
  • Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Dry Riesling
  • Bulletin Place Unoaked Chardonnay
  • Yangarra Estate Vineyard Shiraz

Belgium

Discover a different take on the waffle as you indulge in savory sweets and hoppy treats from the Kingdom of Belgium.
To eat:
  • Potato and leek waffle with beer-braised beef and smoked gouda cream
  • Belgium waffle with warm chocolate ganache and whipped cream
  • Belgium waffle with berry compote and whipped cream
To drink:
  • Hoegaarden®
  • Leffe® Blonde
  • Palm Spéciale Belge Ale
  • Stella Artois® Cidre
  • Chilled coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
  • Beer flight: Hoegaarden®, Palm Amber Ale, Leffe® Blonde and Stella Artois® Cidre

Brazil

Explore offerings from the Atlantic coastline as you make your way inland to the heartbeat of South American culture.
To eat:
  • Escondidinho de carne, “Little Hidden One”: layered meat pie with mashed yucca
  • Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato
  • Pão de queijo: Brazilian cheese bread
  • Cocada: Brazilian coconut candy
To drink:
  • Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer
  • Carnaval Moscato Sparkling White Wine
  • Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

Brewer’s Collection

Pop the top and soak up some European-style suds. Or, order a flight to set off on your own beer smorgasbord.
  • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
  • Norbertus Special Hefeweizen
  • BraufactuM Progusta IPA
  • Shöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix
  • Bier Flight
    • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
    • Norbertus Special Hefeweizen
    • BraufactuM Progusta IPA
    • Shöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix

Canada

Celebrate the “Great White North” with Yukon fare, including refreshing lagers and ice-cold wines.
To eat:
  • Canadian cheddar cheese soup
  • Chicken sausage with creamy polenta and Minus 8 onion jam
  • “Le Cellier” wild mushroom beef filet mignon with truffle butter sauce
To drink:
  • Moosehead® Lager
  • Neige Premiere Apple Ice Wine
  • Inniskillin Vidal Icewine
  • Tawse Vineyard Cabernet Franc

China

Commemorate the countrymen of the world’s most populous nation with a choice of their food and beverage favorites.
To eat:
  • Beijing roasted duck in steamed bun with hoisin sauce
  • Gaoli beef slider
  • Black pepper shrimp with Sichuan noodles
  • Chicken pot stickers
To drink:
  • TSINGTAO Beer
  • Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling
  • Ritzy Lychee with cognac and vodka
  • Happy Peach with peach liqueur and dark rum
  • Kung Fu Punch with vodka and triple sec
  • Mango jasmine tea with popping bubbles

Craft Beers

Sophisticate your knowledge of all things hops and barley with a cool brew or flight from a popular craft brewery.
To drink:
  • Brew Hub Keybilly Island Ale, Lakeland, FL
  • Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL
  • Orlando Brewing Grateful Pumpkin, Orlando, FL
  • Swamp Head Wild Night® Honey Cream Ale, Gainsville, FL
  • 3 Daughters St. Pete Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Funky Buddha Vanilla Espresso Porter, Oakland Park, FL
  • Shipyard Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Clearwater, FL
  • Flight #1: Florida Harvest
    • Brew Hub Keybilly Island Ale, Lakeland, FL
    • Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL
    • Orlando Brewing Grateful Pumpkin, Orlando, FL
    • Swamp Head Wild Night® Honey Cream Ale, Gainsville, FL
  • Flight #2: Craft Beer Lovers
    • 3 Daughters St. Pete Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
    • Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
    • Funky Buddha Vanilla Espresso Porter, Oakland Park, FL
    • Shipyard Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Clearwater, FL
To eat:
  • Craft beer snack mix: sweet and savory blend of nuts, fruits, and crackers
  • Charcuterie plate: Country pâté, cured meats, and crostini
  • Pimento cheese dip with pretzel crisps
  • Bloody Mary shrimp cocktail

Desserts & Champagne

Seduce your sweet tooth to the core while you tickle your nose with any one of the bubbly sensations that await you.
To eat:
  • Chocolate cherry explosion
  • Strawberry-basil champagne “toast”
  • Guylian® Belgian chocolate seashell truffles
To drink:
  • Nicholas Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs
  • Möet & Chandon Impérial
  • Veuve Clicquot® Ponsardin “Yellow Label”
  • Dom Pérignon
  • Möet & Chandon Nectar Impérial
  • Orange Blossom Brewery Toasted Coconut Porter float with caramel ice cream
  • Cream soda float with caramel ice cream
  • Frozen S’mores featuring Monin® Toasted Marshmallow Syrup

Dominican Republic

The dazzling flavors of Spanish, African and indigenous Taino cuisine come together for a tantalizing assortment of Dominican dishes.
To eat:
  • Lechón asado: Roasted pork with mangú, pickled red onion and avocado
  • Soufflé de yuca: Yuca soufflé topped with griddled cheese
  • Pescado con coco: Seared grouper, pigeon peas and rice with coconut sauce
  • Caramel flan with rum-roasted pineapple
To drink:
  • Presidente Pilsner Beer
  • Frozen Dominican piña colada featuring Ron Barceló Blanco Rum
  • Frozen sugar cane cocktail featuring Ron Barceló Blanco Rum

Farm Fresh

Appease your hunger with a hearty harvest of fresh fare—straight from the farm and on to you!
To eat:
  • Loaded mac n’ cheese with Nueske’s® pepper bacon, cheddar cheese, peppers and green onions
  • Griddled “yard bird” with braised greens
To drink:
  • Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider
  • Wyder’s® Dry Pear Hard Cider
  • Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
  • ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider
  • Florida Orange Groves, Key Limen Wine
  • Tom Gore Chardonnay
  • Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Hard cider flight:
    • Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider
    • Wyder’s® Dry Pear Hard Cider
    • Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
    • ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider

France

Peruse France for a taste of the finer things… food and drink both classical in tone and timeless in their presentation.
To eat:
  • Croissant aux escargots with garlic and parsley
  • Boeuf bourguignon: Braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes
  • Crème brûlée vanille chocolat: Vanilla & chocolate crème brûlée topped with caramelized sugar
To drink:
  • Beer, Kronenbourg Blanc 1664
  • Chardonnay, Macon-Villages, Vielles Vignes Mommessin
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Château Bonnet
  • Sparkling Pomegranate Kir
  • Ice Pop Pomme: Apple juice, vodka, and St. Germain liqueur
  • La Passion Martini Slush: vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, cranberry and passion fruit juice

Germany

Revel in the spirit of the Rhineland—sink your teeth into a tasty sausage and then wash it down with a German beer.
To eat:
  • Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham and cheese
  • Roast bratwurst in a pretzel roll
  • Apple strudel with vanilla sauce
To drink:
  • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett
  • Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
  • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese
  • Kallstadter Kobnert Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Spätlese Dry
  • German Riesling flight:
    • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett
    • Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
    • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese

Greece

Experience old country flavors from a classic land, whether pulled from the sea or picked from trees on the hillside.
To eat:
  • Vegetarian moussaka with Gardein™ sausage crumbles
  • Greek salad in a cone
  • Chicken gyro with tzatziki sauce
  • Spanakopita
To drink:
  • Domaine Skouras Moscofilero
  • Domaine Siglas Assyrtiko/Athiri
  • Alpha Estate Axia Syrah Xinomavro
  • Tzatziki martini featuring Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka and BOLS® Natural Yoghurt Liqueur

Hawai’i

Say “aloha” as you travel across the Pacific for some tropical flavors and island favorites, both savory and sweet.
To eat:
  • Kālua pork slider with sweet and sour Dole® Pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise
  • Tuna poke with seaweed salad and lotus root chips
To drink:
  • Kona Brewing Company, Big Wave® Golden Ale
  • Kona Brewing Company, Pipeline Porter
  • Maui Splash Sweet Pineapple Wine
  • Mai Tai featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum

Hops & Barley

Endear yourself to the sensibilities of the States, from stout ales to artisan cheese plates.
To eat:
  • New England Lobster Roll
  • Florida grass fed beef slider with pimento cheese
  • Fresh baked carrot cake with Craisins® and cream cheese icing
To drink:
  • SweetWater Take Two Pils
  • Goose Island® Honkers Ale
  • Samuel Adams® Rebel IPA
  • Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA
  • La Crema® Chardonnay
  • Cambria Estate Winery Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
  • Beer Flight (Includes 4, 4 oz. servings)
    • SweetWater Take Two Pils
    • Goose Island® Honkers Ale
    • Samuel Adams® Rebel IPA
    • Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA

Ireland

Jaunt over for favorite flavors o’ the Emerald Isle, including robust cheeses, honey wine and chilled Irish coffee.
To eat:
  • Lobster and seafood fisherman’s pie
  • Kerrygold® cheese selection: Reserve cheddar, Dubliner with Irish Stout and Skellig
  • Warm chocolate pudding with Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Custard
To drink:
  • Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
  • Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
  • Chilled Irish Coffee featuring Bunratty Potcheen
  • Kerrygold® Irish Cream Liqueur

Italy

Embark for a delightful occasion in Italy to get your fill of fresh-made pasta and wines from the countryside.
To eat:
  • Ravioli alla caprese: Cheese ravioli, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and basil
  • Filetto di pollo, con funghi al marsala: Chicken tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, marsala sauce and ciabatta bread
  • Cannoli al cioccolato: Chocolate-covered cannoli filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit
To drink:
  • Moretti Lager Beer
  • Moretti La Rossa Beer
  • Pinot Grigio, Placido
  • Corbinello, Montegrande
  • Chianti Classico, Placido
  • Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande
  • Prosecco, Bosco del Merlo
  • Frozen margarita with limoncello and tequila

Japan

“Roll” by Japan’s marketplace for an authentic sushi roll. Or, slake your thirst with a draft beer or sake.
To eat:
  • Spicy hand roll: Tuna and salmon with Kazan Volcano sauce
  • Teriyaki gyoza bun: Steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables and sweet teriyaki sauce
  • Miso Udon: steamed shrimp, vegetables, and noodles in a spicy broth
To drink:
  • Kirin Draft Beer
  • Pineapple Fuzed Sake
  • Sake – Komatsu Tateaki Samurai
  • Sake – Suigei Drunken Whale

Mexico

Come for the culture, stay for the food—enjoy tacos fresh from the grill while you get your fill of ice-cold cerveza.
To eat:
  • Tacos de camarón: Battered shrimp, pico de gallo, pickled onions, and chipotle mayonnaise
  • Chilaquiles de pollo: Corn chips layered with seasoned chicken, queso fresco, sour cream and cilantro
  • Pastel de elote con queso: sweet corn cheesecake
To drink:
  • Dos Equis Lager Beer with Floater
  • Mexican sangria
  • Tequila Flight
  • Guava margarita

Morocco

Make way for food inspired by the rugged mountainsides of this north African nation, including Berber cuisine and beer.
To eat:
  • Kefta pocket: Ground seasoned beef in a pita pocket
  • Harissa chicken roll
  • Baklava
To drink:
  • Casa Beer
  • Guerouane White
  • Sangria
  • Mimosa Royale

New Zealand

Savor the other side of the equator and taste what Kiwi pride is all about—enjoy treats from land, sea and vine.
To eat:
  • Steamed green lip mussels with garlic butter and toasted bread crumbs
  • Seared venison loin with wild mushroom marsala sauce and kumara dumpling
  • Lamb meatball with spicy tomato chutney
To drink:
  • Kim Crawford Pinot Gris
  • Brancott Estate® Flight Song™ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
  • Kim Crawford Chardonnay
  • Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir

Patagonia

Tempt your tastes with a sampling of South American cooking, inspired by the continent’s mountainous southern tip.
To eat:
  • Beef empanada
  • Grilled beef skewer with chimichurri sauce and boniato purée
  • Roasted Verlasso salmon with quinoa salad and arugula chimichurri
To drink:
  • Undurraga Sparkling Wine Brut
  • Calle Ocho Chardonnay
  • Kaiken Torrontés
  • Terrazas Reserva Malbec

Poland

Take part in hearty Polish entrees while you whet your whistle with beer, wine and delicious vodka-based beverages.
To eat:
  • Kielbasa and potato pierogi with caramelized onions and sour cream
  • Sauerkraut pierogi with pork goulash
To drink:
  • Okocim Brewery, Okocim O.K. Beer
  • Donausonne® Blaufränkisch Hungarian Wine
  • Frozen Szarlotka Apple Pie featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Scotland

Set out into the Highlands and take your pick from one or more of several Scottish mainstays.
To eat:
  • Haggis with neeps and tatties: Traditional Haggis with rutabaga and mashed potatoes
  • Fresh potato pancake with Scottish smoked salmon and herb sour cream
  • Seared sea scallop with spinach-cheddar gratin and crispy bacon
  • The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked cake with lemon cream and toasted oats
To drink:
  • Innis & Gunn® CASK OAK Aged Beer
  • Brew Dog Punk Ale
  • Citrus Thistle featuring Hendrick’s Gin
  • Glenfiddich® Single Malt 12-Year Scotch
  • Glenfiddich® Single Malt 15-Year Scotch
  • Glenfiddich® Single Malt 18-Year Scotch
  • Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch flight (12-, 15- and 18-year)

South Korea

Complete your full-circle tour of authentic Asian tastes with a sizable serving of kimchi, a South Korean favorite.
To eat:
  • Korean Barbecue Short Rib with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi
  • Roasted pork lettuce wrap with kimchi slaw
To drink:
  • iCing Grapefruit Sparkling Rice Brew
  • Myungjak Bokbunja Raspberry Wine
  • Soju Banana Milkshake featuring The Ginger People® Ginger Soother®

Sustainable Chew

Treat yourself to fresh and flavorful selections inspired by the magnificence of mother nature.
To eat:
  • Pork Spareribs with red wine, fennel, and cheesy mascarpone grits
  • Ricotta & zucchini ravioli with tomato sauce
  • Vanilla panna cotta with fresh figs and pistachio brittle
To drink:
  • Founders Spectra Trifecta (Chamomile Kolsch)
  • Frozen Chew-tini
  • Beso Del Sol White Sangria

Chew Labs

Masterful techniques and modern technology come together for a 21st-century flavor revolution.
To eat:
  • Olive oil poached salmon with fresh corn, bacon and pepper jam
  • New York strip, parsnip silk, balsamic glaze and arugula foam
  • Liquid nitro chocolate almond truffle with warm whiskey caramel
To drink:
  • Festival Chardonnay, Napa Valley
  • Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
  • Smoking Hibiscus featuring Montelobos® Mezcal Joven

Intermissions Café

For a special way to start your day, or perhaps “wine” down in the evening, stop by Intermissions Café which features the following selection of food, wine and more:

To eat:
  • Asian Tuna Salad with Noodles
  • Southwest Chicken Wrap
  • Tuna Salad with Pita
  • Cucumber and Tomato Salad
  • Crudité of Carrots, Celery and Broccoli with Creamy Pepper Relish
  • Fruit & Cheese Plate
  • Side Salad
  • Grapes
  • Key Lime Pie
  • Brownie
To drink:
  • Festival Chardonnay, Napa Valley
  • Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
  • MARTINI® Prosecco
  • Caposaldo Peach Moscato Sweet Sparkling Wine
  • Iron Horse Vineyards “Fairy Tale Cuvée” Sparkling Wine
  • Presidente Pilsner Beer
  • Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
  • Assorted soft drinks
  • Dasani Water

Refreshment Port

Satisfy your cravings with a selection of items offering a tropical infusion of Dole® pineapple.

To eat:
  • Croissant doughnut with cinnamon and sugar
  • Dole fruit bowl: choice of pineapple tidbits or mandarin slices
  • Fried chicken chunks with Dole pineapple sweet and sour sauce
To drink:
  • Pineapple Dole® Whip soft-serve ice cream
  • Pineapple Dole Whip soft-serve ice cream with Bacardí® Coconut Rum
  • Dragon Berry Refresher featuring Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum

Block & Hans

Wet your whistle with a stop at this popular spot where you can get an introduction to fine American wines, including:

  • Champagne Enchantée Brut, Champagne
  • Festival Chardonnay, Napa Valley
  • GoGi Goldie Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills
  • Lasseter Family Winery Enjoué Rosé, Sonoma Valley
  • Fess Parker Frontier Red, Santa Barbara County
  • Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
  • Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

The Outpost

Get your fill of spicy hot dogs with kimchi slaw and korean mustard or get your chill of frozen treats—whether an icy cold Mango Star featuring African Starr Rum to drink or a frozen “Brown Elephant.”

Fife & Drum

Beat the heat as you take a break from this tour of tastes with something frosty and fun! Treat your sweet tooth to a Ghirardelli® ice cream sundae or quench your thirst with Mmmhops Pale Ale.

American Adventure Coffee Cart

Cozy up to this all-American coffee stand and imbibe on a cup filled to the brim with rich aromas, such as the Apple Maple Spice Latte—rich espresso and creamy milk blended with the flavors of apple pie and maple spice, and topped with cinnamon whipped cream. Enjoy it hot or over ice!

This year I am very lucky to be planning a visit to Disney World during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. If you get the opportunity to visit during the celebration, I highly recommend it!

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