This year the 2017 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will be held for 90 days from March 1 through May 29. 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 fifteen outdoor kitchens very much like what you see at the Food & Wine Festival in the fall. This year’s kitchens include The Berry Basket, Northern Bloom, Pineapple Promenade, Fleur de Lys, Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market, Taste of Marrakesh, Hanami, THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews, Primavera Kitchen, Florida Fresh, Lotus House, Jardin de Fiestas, Urban Farm Eats, Cider House, and La Isla Fresca. 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 menus. Better grab a snack, you’re about to get very hungry!

The Berry Basket

• Lamb Chop with Quinoa Salad and Blackberry Gastrique
• Field Greens with Fresh Strawberries, Blue Cheese, Strawberry Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans (vegetarian)
• Warm Wild Berry Buckle with Pepper Berry Sorbet (vegetarian)
• Founders Raubeaus Pure Raspberry Ale, Grand Rapids, MI
• Island Grove Blueberry Moscato, Hawthorne, FL
• Twinings® Green Tea Berry Mint Julep (non-alcoholic version also available)

Northern Bloom

• Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple-wood Smoked Bacon (gluten-friendly)
• Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Whipped Potatoes with Garden Vegetables
• Nanaimo Bar Trifle
• Maple Popcorn Shake with Crown Royal Maple Whiskey – NEW!
• Maple Popcorn Shake (non-alcoholic) – NEW!
• Unibroue Maudite Amber Ale, Chambly, Québec – NEW!
• Unibroue À Tout Le Monde Saison, Chambly, Québec – NEW!
• Unibroue Éphémère White Ale, Chambly, Québec – NEW!
• Beer Flight

Pineapple Promenade

• Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Plantain Chips
• Pineapple Soft-Serve (vegetarian)
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
• Maui Brewing Company Pineapple Mana, Hawaii
• Pineapple Soft-Serve with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
• Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)

Fleur De Lys

• Tarte à l’Onion Alsacienne: Alsatian Onion Tart with Sautéed Onions, Fresh Thyme and Rosemary on a Flaky
• Puff Pastry Crust (vegetarian)
• Poulet aux Écrevisses, Riz Pilaf: Baked Chicken with Crawfish served with Rice Pilaf
• Macaron Chocolat Framboise: Large Raspberry Macaron with Chocolate Fudge and Raspberry Jam (gluten-friendly)
• La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Grey Goose Orange, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Red Cranberry Juice
• Kir Pomegranate, Sparkling Wine, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur
• Brut de Pêche: Natural Peach Sparkling Wine
• C’est La Vie: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blend
• Kronenbourg Blanc 1664

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market

• Potato Pancakes with House Made Apple Sauce (vegetarian)
• Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions and Herb Sour Cream
• Currywurst with Paprika Chips (gluten-friendly)
• Roasted Bratwurst with Curry Ketchup and Paprika-spiced Chips
• Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries
• Hugo-Charles De Fere “Organic” Brut with Elderflower and Mint
• Paulaner Original Munich Lager
• Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen
• Köstritzer Schwarzbier Black Lager
• Beer Flight

Taste of Marrakesh

• Merguez “Hot Dog” Sausage: Spicy Beef and Lamb with Sautéed Onions and Green Peppers
• Home-Made Falafel with Pickled Beet and Turnip, Tomato Salad and Tahini Sauce
• Baklava (vegetarian)
• Desert Rose: Sparkling Wine topped with Pomegranate Liqueur
• White Sangria
• Guerrouane Red Wine
• Casa Beer

Hanami

• Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Raspberry Coconut Rice,
  sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream on the side (vegetarian)
• Ahi Tuna Poke Sesame Ginger
• Beef Teriyaki Udon: Thin-sliced Beef, Onions and Noodles tossed on the grill with Soy and Ginger
• Sapporo Premium Black Lager
• Kirin Ichiban Pale Ale
• Matcha (Green Tea) Sake Cocktail
• Amabuki Kurenai Junmai Sake
• Ozeki Shin Junmai Sake

THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews

• Pulled Pig Slider with Coleslaw
• Smoked Pork Ribs with Black Bean and Corn Salad (gluten-friendly)
• Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash with White Cheddar Fondue and Pickled Jalapeños
• Warm Chocolate Cake with Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans (vegetarian)
• Zen of Zin Old Vine, California
• Orange Blossom Pilsner, Orlando, FL
• 3 Daughters Phantasmas Spicy DIPA, St. Petersburg, FL
• Shipyard Maple Bacon Stout, Clearwater, FL
• Beer Flight
• Frozen Lemonade with Firefly Blackberry Moonshine
• Frozen Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)

Primavera Kitchen

• Antipasto Misto: Cerignola Olives, Sweet Soppressata and Salami, Ovolini, Mozzarella, Sweet Roasted Peppers, Ciabatta Bread
• Meatball Parmigiana: Hand-made Beef and Veal Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiana, Fresh Basil
• Strawberry Tiramisu: Ladyfingers, Mascarpone Cream and Marinated Strawberries topped with Strawberry Sauce
• Pinot Grigio
• Chianti
• Prosecco
• Corbinello
• Moscato
• Bellini: Sparkling Wine and Peach Purée
• Rossini: Sparkling Wine and Marinated Strawberries
• Frozen Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila
• Moretti Lager L’Autentica
• Moretti La Rossa

Florida Fresh

• Carne Asada with Black Bean Cake and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
• Shrimp and Stone-ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro (gluten-friendly)
• 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 Tart with Toasted Meringue
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Key Lime Sparkling Wine, St Petersburg, FL
• Tampa Bay Brewing Company Quat Seasonal Fruit Ale
• Barley Mow Brewing Company Mirth and Merriment Golden Ale, Largo FL
• Florida Beer Company Feast of Flowers Farmhouse Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
• Beer Flight
• Watermelon Cucumber Slushy with Tamiami Florida Gin
• Watermelon Cucumber Slushy (Non-alcoholic)
• Fresh-Squeezed Watermelon Juice (Non-alcoholic)

Lotus House

• Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wrap
• Beijing-Style Candied Strawberries (vegetarian)
• Vegetable Spring Rolls (vegetarian)
• Oolong Peach Bubble Tea
• Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango and Orange Juice
• Dragon Pearl: Beer, Honey, Cream and Tapioca Pearls
• M.S.G: A cooler of Mango Wine, Strawberry and Ginger Ale
• Plum Wine Cooler
• Tsingtao Lager

Jardin De Fiestas

• Chile Relleno de Picadillo: Battered Poblano Pepper filled with Ground Beef covered with Tomato Sauce and garnished with Queso Fresco and Toasted Almonds
• Brocheta de Pollo con Salsa Morita: Grilled Chicken with Red and Green Bell Pepper served with Salsa Chile Morita and garnished with Micro-cilantro and Edible Flowers
• Tres Leches: Vanilla Sponge Cake, Cajeta, Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk and garnished with Orange Zest
• Hibiscus Margarita
• Elderflower Pineapple Margarita
• Watermelon White Sangria
• Pacifico Draft Beer with Kahlua Floater

Urban Farm Eats

• Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions, B&W Gourmet Farms Baby Arugula, Feta and Balsamic Reduction (gluten-friendly and vegetarian)
• Seared Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragoût, Spring Vegetables and Fingerling Potatoes
• Crabless Cake with Crispy Vegetable Slaw, Lemon Vinaigrette and Old Bay Remoulade (vegetarian)
• Avivé Natural Peach Sparkling Wine, France
• King Estate Acrobat Pinot Noir, Oregon
• Wildflower Pale Ale, Forbidden Root Brewery, Chicago, IL
• Urban Mary with House-made Pickled Green Bean
• Urban Fairy Cocktail

Cider House

• 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 (vegetarian and gluten-friendly)
• McKenzie’s Black Cherry Hard Cider, West Seneca, NY
• Florida Beer Company Caribe Blood Orange Tropical Hard Cider, Cape Canaveral, FL
• Ciderboys Magic Hard Strawberry Cider, Stevens Point, WI
• Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, California (Non-alcoholic)

La Isla Fresca

• Jamaican-braised Beef with Pigeon Pea Rice and Micro Cilantro
• Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with Steamed Rice and Coconut Lime Sauce
• Caribbean Conch Salad with Avocado, Mango and Onions
• FlanCocho: Vanilla Caramel Custard with Chocolate Coffee Cake (vegetarian)
• Red Stripe Lager
• Frozen Simply Tropical™ Juice Drink with Cruzan Mango Rum
• Frozen Simply Tropical Juice Drink (Non-alcoholic)

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Which Outdoor Kitchen are you most excited to try?
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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

Heading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save time and money:

• Check out my new book 501 Ways to Make the Most of Your Walt Disney World Vacation for secret insider tips and tricks that you won’t find anywhere else!
• View the latest Disney World discounts currently available!
• Guarantee the best vacation price by clicking here for more information!

Which Outdoor Kitchen are you most excited to try?
Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!