2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Decor is on center stage today. Guide map of Epcot, Check. Festival Passport, Check! Opening Day of Food & Wine here we come. We got some stunning images of walking around Epcot on the first day to share with you.
Remy is featured around the Park as usual for Food & Wine, gracing the cover of the Passport. Don’t forget to pick up your passports at Festival merchandise locations. Remember to grab your Emile’s Fromage Montage. Also, Remy and Emile are spotted to the left and right respectfully of the entrance sign. You can see the images below.
So far one of our favorite Epcot International Food & Wine décor pieces is Remy placing a cherry on top of a Giant Sundae, which is located closer to the entryway of World Showcase. Further along the walkway you can also spot platforms with various figures and images in the same blue/teal orange/mandarin color scheme.
Stay tuned, as we bring you more information and reviews of Epcot’s Food & Wine 2021. We are excited to be spending the day at the park trying out all the new dishes and exploring the new food booths.
We also got to see some of the cool signage hanging around the World Showcase. Staring the cast of Ratatouille.
We also spotted the new picnic area located on the backside of Imageworks, next to the bathrooms and Traveler’s Café. The area was a kid’s play zone, where Pooh use to chase Butterflies.
Food & Wine Festival Décor
Take a Taste Tour Across 6 Continents and More from July 15 to November 20, 2021
A Culinary Adventure to Savor
Stroll across 6 continents—and beyond—as you sample mouthwatering delicacies during Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Dine on delectable dishes at delightful marketplaces, including returning favorites like Canada, Greece, Germany and Appleseed Orchard.
Discover a cornucopia of cultures, cuisines and innovative cooking techniques from chefs worldwide. This food aficionado’s paradise is replete with delicious dishes, fine wine, craft beer, spirits and other beverages sure to satisfy every palate.
General Event Details
Global Marketplaces are open daily July 15 to November 20, 2021 from park open to park close, unless otherwise noted
A park reservation and Epcot admission is required
Food and beverage offerings require a separate purchase
Availability for some Global Marketplace offerings may be limited
Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older
Global Marketplaces and all menu items are subject to closure or change without notice
Guests have been seeing several changes to the Jungle Cruise in recent weeks. But you’ll want to pay attention to the the details in the queue the next time you wait in line. The Jungle Cruise is now displaying new decor in the Skipper’s Office as you walk through the line of the attraction.
The Jungle Cruise Skipper’s Office is full of new details. Take a moment to gaze around and you’ll see some entertaining items laying around.
We did see an empty Skipper’s Office a few days ago, so you can see how different it looks from our last visit. They’ve made quite an aesthetic upgrade since then!
You’ll also notice the following new inscription in the crossbeams as you get closer to the deck:
Once A Skipper… Always A Skipper!
On a side note, you’ll want to take a closer look at the new scenes of the attraction as well. There’s plenty of details to observe at Trader Sam’s Gift Shop.
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival officially starts today! ShopDisney has a few of the items online and for sale now. Click here to check them out!
We have highlighted some of the items available on ShopDisney but stay tuned as we will have all of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise towards the bottom of this article.
Celebrate the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2021 in this ”swellegant” Spirit Jersey with tasteful art on both sides, plus puffy ink accents to savor long after the event.
Use this elegant, stemmed wine glass to celebrate your delicious memories of the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. With delicious screen art on the side, this glass will become the toast of your glassware.
Use this elegant, stemless wine glass to toast delicious memories of the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Taste your way around the world while sipping from this commemorative souvenir.
Commemorate your visit to the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival with this delectable cutting board-shaped pin. The delicious food design on one of side is complemented by the festival logo on the other side. It’s sure to add a tasteful accent to your pin collection.
Savor the compliments you’ll receive when you wear this comfortable Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2021 tank top. A deep scoop neck, wide armholes and delicious graphics make it a sweet style choice.
Commemorate your visit to the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival with our scrumptious ornament. The dimensional wine bottle, glasses, grapes and cheese are backed by a silhouette of Spaceship Earth with the Festival logo.
This appetizer plate will be a clear favorite at parties and happy hour. With a compartment for snacks and holder for your wine glass, it’s perfect when hungering for memories of the 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
Annual Passholders can enjoy a taste of the good life with Figment as they make their way around Walt Disney World Resort in this limited edition Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2021 MagicBand 2. With a simple touch, you can enter parks, unlock your resort room door, charge purchases to your room, and more!
Annual Passholders can relive your delicious memories of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival 2021 with this colorful set of four commemorative ceramic coasters. Figment encourages you to ”Journey into culinary delight” with the four different designs that will whet your appetite for next year’s festival.
Annual Passholders can relive their delicious memories of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival 2021 with this commemorative cloisonné pin. The colorful design features chef Figment, Spaceship Earth with stained glass panels, and a mouthwatering spread that will whet your appetite for next year’s festival.
Annual Passholders can store away happy memories of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival 2021 with this commemorative canister. The glass design has a wood lid with a silicone seal and features Figment in the colorful artwork that will whet your appetite for next year’s festival.
Annual Passholders can relive your delicious memories of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival 2021 with this commemorative cutting board. Made with tempered glass, the colorful design features Figment in the paneled artwork that will whet your appetite for next year’s festival.
There are also a couple of collections available only at the festival!
The new Apple Orchard collection features a pair of Food and Wine festival Minnie Ears! These have ears that look like wooden apple crates, with an apple-adorned bow!
The charming Apple Orchard collection has a lovely rustic vibe.
Here is a look at more of the new merch for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
From keychains to pins, spirit jerseys, and more there is a bunch of new items available.
Next up is the New Epcot Food & Wine Dooney & Bourke bags. This new design highlights Belle which seems to be the big theme this year.
Here is a look at Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt along with the prizes you will receive once completed. It costs only $9.99 this year which is a great value and lots of fun!
The Pandora Food & Wine Charm is adorable this year. It features Remy on the front and Epcot Food & Wine Festival on the back.
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll Returning for 2021 Holidays. Grab your Passport and eat your way around the world showcase. Epcot’s Cookie Stroll is returning for the holidays and we cannot wait . Last years event was tasty and delicious, and we are absolutely looking forward to this years event.
Grab a Passport from any participating vendor. Inside is your guide to find where and who is selling the 5 cookies you need to purchase. Each time you purchase one of the cookies, your passport gets stamped. Finish the 5 cookies, and the 6th cookie is free. Last years event saw cookies located at the American Holiday Table, Bavarian Holiday Kitchen, also at the Yukon Holiday Kitchen among other locations.
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Holidays Cookie Stroll
Explore the Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Holidays and stop for delicious treats along the way. Check back for Festival updates!
A Sweet Journey
Grab your Festival Passport and travel through the World Showcase to find the 5 official Holiday Cookie Stroll locations. Each stop will offer a delicious dessert for purchase and a stamp for your Festival Passport.
Most of the cookies are available for purchase for a reasonable price of $2.50. If the Images are any indication, this years Stroll will be a fun and tasty walk around the World Showcase.
This Saturday, July 17, Disneyland Resort workers and Service Employees International Union – United Service Workers West members will be protesting near the Happiest Place on Earth.
Protesters are accusing Disney of reaping billions in tax breaks while giving its cast members the short end of the stick. The theme parks at the resort have reopened but 40% of the cast members laid off or furloughed due to the pandemic have still not been recalled.
Union president David Huerta said, “It’s frustrating that an employer who received $1.6 billion in Trump-era tax breaks, and whose stock is hitting all-time highs, has not gotten the memo that the cost of labor — and of everything else — has gone up.” He also said that Disney hasn’t offered wages better than “poverty wages” in contract negotiations.
The lowest starting wage at the Disneyland Resort is $15.45 per hour compared to California’s $14 minimum wage. Disney also has been paying for health benefits for furloughed workers for more than a year. A coalition of 11 unions wants base wages to be raised to $20 per hour.
The union protest this weekend, “Rally to Stand Shoulder to Shoulder for a Fair Contract and Against Corporate Greed” will begin at 11 a.m. and take place at 1560 S. Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim, across from the main park entrance.
A new Disney Vera Bradley print collection is launching tomorrow July 15th! For the first time ever, Mickey and the entire Sensational Six will be featured together in a Vera print! That’s right this new paisley print will have Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and even Pluto!!
This collection will be available at all Vera Bradley stores, as well as on verabradley.com starting at 9:00 A.M. EST tomorrow! The new print will be available in a variety of styles, and we can’t wait to see it!
What do you think of the new Disney Vera Bradley print debuting tomorrow July 15th?
Cast members are being called back to work for the Epcot Monorail line and we now know it will officially reopen on July 18, 2021. Guests will once again be able to ride around World Showcase and Future World!
The Epcot Monorail will operate daily beginning one hour before park opening and ending one hour after park closing. With the monorail operating once again, bus service to Epcot will be discontinued for the following resorts:
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa-starting July 25, 2021
Disney’s Contemporary Resort-starting July 25, 2021
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort-starting sometime in mid-August
Are you as excited as we are to see the Epcot Monorail finally reopening?
Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre presents Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” July 30 through August 10, 2021, shown in brilliant Dolby VisionTM Laser Projection & Dolby Atmos® Audio Technology. Guests can take a picture at a “Jungle Cruise” themed photo op and see iconic costumes from the movie.
There will be a special Opening Night Fan Event on Thursday, July 29th at 9:00 PM. Guests will be among the first to see “Jungle Cruise” and each ticket includes reserved seating, 1 DOLE Whip®, 1 bottled beverage (20oz) and an Opening Night Fan Event Souvenir Credential with Lanyard. Tickets for this special opportunity are $40.00 per person no matter of age.
There is a special offer for D23 Gold Members. Show your valid D23 Gold Member Card and receive 1 complimentary 1.25oz red and white box of popcorn, 1 complimentary 20oz bottled beverage and 1 “Jungle Cruise” Skipper Hat (while supplies last).
Daily showtimes for Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” starting Friday, July 30 are 12:00PM, 3:30PM, 7:00PM and 10:30PM. Showtimes and dates are subject to change.
The El Capitan Theatre has taken enhanced health and safety measures to its guests and cast members. All guests must follow posted instructions while visiting the El Capitan Theatre. For health and safety information including theatre policies and procedures visit https://elcapitantheatre.com/safetyinformation/
Enter a fantasy world of electrifying mystique and intrigue at The Edison’s second annual Masquerade Ball. From the moment you cross the threshold, be prepared to be surprised and delighted around every corner as all party goers will be dressed incognito during a magical evening shrouded in an air of secrecy.
Guests will be privy to dazzling live performances with musical numbers and entertainment routines lighting up the dance floor all night long. The awe-inspiring displays of talent will be accompanied by power-house trays of gourmet passed appetizers, food stations, and a dedicated menu of exclusive masquerade themed-cocktails.
Masks are highly encouraged once inside The Edison, but not required, and should not be worn until entry into The Edison.
$150 per person | Price includes tax & gratuity | Guests must be 21 years or older to attend
VIP booths and couches are available to reserve for an additional $250 for guaranteed seating and a dedicated server. Email [email protected] or call for more information at (407) 560-8155. Full Menu
Portobello Fries
Edison Sliders
Chicken Kabobs
Flank Steak Kabobs
Swordfish Kabobs
Vegetable Kabobs
Shrimp Cocktail
Bacon Station
Carving Station
Sirloin, roasted potatoes, and asparagus with a demi glaze
Dessert Trios
Mouse trifles, cheesecake bites, and shortcake shooters
Disney has shared with us a first look at the first 50th Anniversary ‘Disney Fab 50’ Sculpture that will be on display at Walt Disney World. These sculptures will highlight 50 fabulous Disney characters and will be cast in gold and displayed across the Disney theme parks.
Today we have more details on the “Disney Fab 50” series, including a special reveal of the first sculpture – Mickey Mouse!
During the magical celebration, which begins on Oct. 1st, you’ll be able to find these golden character sculptures throughout all four of the Resort’s parks. And leading up to their appearances, friends from around the Disney company will be announcing which characters you can expect to see – starting today with Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse.
The Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse sculptures are also being dedicated to Disney cast members of the past, present and future. After all, Disney Cast Members – along with Mickey and Minnie- are truly considered the heart of the upcoming anniversary celebration.
Mickey is the first, and other character sculptures will be announced in the upcoming weeks by Disney friends, including Walt Disney World, Disney+, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, D23, Disney Channel, NatGeoTV, Disney Vacation Club and more.
You can also virtually “collect” each golden Disney character sculpture on Instagram. To add a sculpture to Instagram Collections, just tap and hold the bookmark icon. Then, on the “Save to” screen, tap the collection where you want to save the image or create a new collection. Happy hunting!
In the South land there’s a city with amazing food like this French Quarter Quiche! Just ask Tiana!
Eating healthy is easier than you think, and also fun! This quiche recipe inspired by Princess and the Frog is packed with lots of veggies and make a magical dinner option for everyone.
Created by Dole Sunshine as part of the Disney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration, this recipe is easy to make and 100% princess worthy! Give it a try by following the instructions here:
TIANA’S FRENCH QUARTER QUICHE
INGREDIENTS:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large Dole sweet potato, peeled and grated (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 tbsp of natural buttery spread with olive oil, melted
Preheat oven to 400F; liberally spray a 12 cup standard muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Toss potato, 1 tablespoon of buttery spread, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Makes about 3 cups.
Press about 1/4 cup of potato mixture onto bottom and up sides of each cup. Bake cups 20 minutes or until golden brown; reduce oven temperature to 375F.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon buttery spread in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add spinach; cook 1 minute until wilted, stirring occasionally. Transfer bell pepper mixture to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
Whisk egg whites, milk and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt into bell pepper mixture; divide into cups.
Bake quiches for 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160F; run knife around edges to loosen.
Serve quiches topped with avocado.
Enjoy Tiana’s French Quarter Quiche while watching Princess and the Frog on Disney Plus!
Characters from ‘Loki’ Series Reportedly Joining the Cast of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness‘. According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, several actors from the Loki series will be reprising their roles for the upcoming MCU title, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. THR shared that both Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson are currently set to appear in the new Marvel movie as Loki and Mobius.
It is currently unknown how involved the characters will be, and this is the first news indicating the stars would be featured in any capacity with the Doctor Strange sequel, so be sure to take this news with a grain of salt until an official casting announcement is made by Marvel Studios.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will star Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch) with Benedict Wong (Wong), Rachel McAdams (Dr. Christine Palmer), and Chiwetel Ejiofor (Karl Mordo) set to return in their respective roles for the sequel. The cast is joined by newcomer Xochitl Gomez who will be playing America Chavez in her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. If the rumors are true, Tom Hiddleston (Loki) and Owen Wilson (Mobius) will be joining the cast as well.
All 6-episodes of Loki Season 1 are now available to stream exclusively on Disney+. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!
