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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