Tag Archives: World Showcase

Mar 9 2023

Experience Garden Graze During EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2023

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is going on now through July 5, 2023 at Walt Disney World! If you’re like me, one of your favorites parts of any EPCOT festival are the food booths throughout the park. This year, there are more than 20 Outdoor Kitchens sprinkled throughout EPCOT offering delicious, fresh foods and beverages created by Disney chefs. If you are wondering how you are going to possibly eat it all, check out the Garden Graze to enjoy a sampling and score a reward. Here’s the scoop on this enticing experience, courtesy of Disney:

Scamper around EPCOT on this fun food stroll highlighting 10 sweet and savory offerings at the festival—all listed in the Festival Passport. After purchasing a featured item, you’ll receive a stamp in your Festival Passport.

Menu Items and Locations

  • Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips – located at Florida Fresh
  • Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Plant-Based Cotija Cheese – located at Florida Fresh
  • Avocado Toast with Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes on Toasted Ciabatta – located at BRUNCHCOT
  • Boneless Impossible™ Korean Short Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw and Kimchee Mayonnaise – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods
  • Impossible Lumpia with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods
  • Chocolate Cake with Black Currant Ganache, Mixed Berry Compote and Chocolate Ice Cream – located at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods
  • Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce – located at Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
  • Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked in Oat Milk, Almond Milk and Coconut Milk with Toasted Coconut – located at La Isla Fresca
  • Pineapple Skewer with Tajin Seasoning – located at Refreshment Outpost
  • Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup – located at The Land Cart

Festival Exclusive Prize (subject to change)

  • Dole Whip and Seed Packet – located at Pineapple Promenade

Garden Graze can be completed at your leisure anytime during the festival. Once you’ve collected at least 5 stamps, bring your Festival Passport to Pineapple Promenade to complete your stroll—and receive your prize!

Will you be trying the Garden Graze during your vacation? Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!

Jul 12 2021

More Details About 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Live Entertainment

Epcot JAMMitorsDisney has just announced more details about the entertainment line up for this years EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. From July 15 through November 20, 2021, while guests enjoy taking a tasty tour around the world feasting on global cuisine and beverages, they can also check out some live music and entertainment. Here’s what we can look forward to during this years EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival according to Disney:

JAMMin’ Chefs (Canada Mill Stage)

This funky drumming crew breaks it down as they drum up fun in the kitchen using pots, pans and other unlikely instruments.

Mariachi Cobre (America Gardens Theatre)

Enjoy an exuberant performance of world-famous, traditional folk music.

Voices of Liberty (America Gardens Theatre)

Get swept away by inspiring vocal performances celebrating America’s spirit and beauty.

America Gardens Bandstand (America Gardens Theatre)

The 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens with America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare, a live music concert series presented Friday through Monday evenings. Local bands from across Central Florida take to the America Gardens Theatre stage, playing popular songs of yesterday and today.

  • July 16 to 19: Epic! Live
  • July 23 to 26: Champagne Orchestra
  • July 30 to August 2: Element
  • August 6 to 9: Sound Society
  • August 13 to 16: The Hooligans
  • August 20 to 23: The Vybe
  • August 27 to 30: The M-80s
  • September 3 to 6: Latin Ambition
  • September 10 to 13: Audio Exchange
  • September 17 to 20: The Hooligans
  • September 24 to 27: Epic! Live

Remember to check back often as I will share more details as soon as they are announced!

Will you be visiting during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?
Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!

Jun 28 2021

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt During The 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Remy's Ratatouille Hide and Squeak 1This years EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be happening July 15 through November 20, 2021 at Walt Disney World! Returning once again is family favorite Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt. My kids and I have searched for Remy while touring World Showcase at EPCOT several times, and it’s a fantastic way to keep them entertained and engaged while you enjoy the global dishes and drinks. Here’s the scoop on this fun-filled experience, courtesy of Disney:

Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure that’s très magnifique! Kids of all ages can search for Remy on a savory scavenger hunt around the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Simply purchase your map and stickers from select Festival merchandise locations, including:

  • Port of Entry
  • Mouse Gear
  • World Traveler (located at International Gateway)

Next, locate statuettes of Remy hidden throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces and match the ingredient stickers to your map. 

Once you’ve found them all, bring your completed map to Disney Traders—located at the entrance to World Showcase—and choose a surprise, compliments of Chef Remy!

This activity is fun for all ages and can be completed at your own leisure. You can bring your scavenger hunt to EPCOT at any time during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival to complete your experience.

Will you be doing Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt?
Please leave a comment; we would love to hear from you!

Jun 21 2021

Experience Emile’s Fromage Montage During The 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Emile's Fromage Montage 8This years EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be happening July 15 through November 20,2021 at Walt Disney World! If you’re like me, one of your favorites parts of any EPCOT festival are the food booths throughout the park. This year, there will be more than 30 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT offering delicious global cuisines and beverages created by Disney chefs. If you are wondering how you are going to possibly eat it all, check out Emile’s Fromage Montage to enjoy a sampling and score a reward. Here’s the scoop on this enticing experience, courtesy of Disney:

Your whole family will enjoy Emile’s Fromage Montage, featuring a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways. Purchase any 5 cheese dishes from select Global Marketplaces listed in the Festival Passport and be sure to collect a stamp for each purchased dish. Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, bring the stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips for a specialty prize unique to Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Featured Foods on Emile’s Fromage Montage

  • Crispy Barbecue Pork Rinds with Pimento Cheese – located at The Swanky Saucy Swine
  • Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts – located at Hawaiʻi
  • Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese – located at Germany
  • Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey – located at Greece
  • The Corned Beef Corner Route: Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions, and Beer-Cheese Fondue – located Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN

This activity is fun for all ages and can be completed at your own leisure. You can bring your stamped Passport to EPCOT at any time during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival to complete your experience.

Will you be trying Emile’s Fromage Montage this year?
Please leave a comment; we would love to hear from you!

Jun 18 2021

First Look At 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Live Entertainment

Epcot Mariachi CobreDid you hear the exciting news? Disney recently announced the entertainment line up for this years EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. From July 15 through November 20, 2021, while guests enjoy taking a tasty tour around the world feasting on global cuisine and beverages, they can also check out some live music and entertainment. Here’s what we can look forward to during this years EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival according to Disney:

JAMMin’ Chefs (Canada Mill Stage)

This funky drumming crew breaks it down as they drum up fun in the kitchen using pots, pans and other unlikely instruments.

Mariachi Cobre (America Gardens Theatre)

Enjoy an exuberant performance of world-famous, traditional folk music.

Voices of Liberty (America Gardens Theatre)

Get swept away by inspiring vocal performances celebrating America’s spirit and beauty.

America Gardens Bandstand (America Gardens Theatre)

The 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens with America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare, a live music concert series presented Friday through Monday evenings. Local bands from across Central Florida take to the America Gardens Theatre stage, playing popular songs of yesterday and today.

Remember to check back often as I will share more details as soon as they are announced!

Will you be visiting during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?
Please leave a comment; I would love to hear from you!