Contract Negotiations will Resume between Disney and Unions Later this Month

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Contract negotiations are set to resume between Disney and a coalition of unions at the Walt Disney World resort on February 19th.

As previously reported, the unions almost unanimously rejected a proposed contract on December 20th. At that time almost 93 percent of union voters rejected an offer that would have given at least a 50 cent per hour raise, plus a one-time $200 bonus for full-time employees and those who get tips. This is the first time the two sides will meet since then.

Just under 40,000 Disney employees are represented by the six unions that make up the Service Trades Council Union. Those employees include custodians, bus drivers, attractions workers, vacation planners and technicians who run the entertainment.

According to some Disney employees, they rejected the proposed contract because they believe they deserve higher wages and that they are struggling financially to make ends meet. Disney countered saying that they are already paying their employees close to $2 more than the minimum wage in Florida.

Source: Orlando Sentinel

A New Series of Star Wars Films Will be Written by Game of Thrones Creators

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February 6, 2018

It looks like winter is coming to a galaxy far far away!

It was announced today that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, creators of the smash-hit, Emmy Award-winning television series Game of Thrones, will write and produce a new series of Star Wars films.

These new films will be separate from both the episodic Skywalker saga and the recently-announced trilogy being developed by Rian Johnson, writer-director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

“David and Dan are some of the best storytellers working today,” said Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm. “Their command of complex characters, depth of story and richness of mythology will break new ground and boldly push Star Wars in ways I find incredibly exciting.”

“In the summer of 1977 we traveled to a galaxy far, far away, and we’ve been dreaming of it ever since,” Benioff and Weiss said in a joint statement. “We are honored by the opportunity, a little terrified by the responsibility, and so excited to get started as soon as the final season of Game of Thrones is complete.”

These films do not have a release date yet, but it has been reported that there have been zero sightings of White Walkers around Lucasfilm – whew!

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Disney Twenty-Three Spring 2018 Issue to Feature Frozen: The Broadway Musical

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February 6, 2018

Disney Twenty-Three Frozen

The latest Disney twenty-three, which is delivered directly to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members as a benefit of their membership, will give readers a chance to peek behind the curtains of Frozen: The Broadway Musical opening in New York City this winter. Disney twenty-three spoke exclusively with the company bringing this magnificent musical to the stage, including the Tony® Award-winning creative team of Michael Grandage, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Rob Ashford, and Christopher Oram and its stars Caissie Levy (Elsa) and Patti Murin (Anna). The group spoke about their excitement for expanding the show’s story, score, and characters—including a dazzling, all-new opening number.

This month, Black Panther hits theaters, and director Ryan Coogler and executive producer Nate Moore whisk readers off to Wakanda to get the inside story behind the making of the thrilling Marvel film. Disney twenty-three also visited the set of A Wrinkle in Time, speaking with director Ava DuVernay about her dazzling adaptation of the exhilarating adventure which opens this March.

Disney Twenty-Three Spring 2018 Issue to Feature Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Plus, in honor of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 20th anniversary, legendary Imagineer Joe Rohde shares 20 ways this innovative theme park—which he has worked on since its inception—broke the mold.

Also included in the spring issue of Disney twenty-three:
• A look inside D23’s 2018 Gold Member Gift, Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse
• The imagination and origination of Tokyo Disney Resort
• The inside-the-nursery story of Disney Junior’s all-new Muppet Babies
• Spectacular artwork that inspired Peter Pan, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year
• A visit to the office of Disney’s Animal Kingdom vice president Djuan Rivers
• Regular features including Character Analysis, D Society, and Ask Dave

The latest issue of Disney Twenty-Three will begin arriving in mid-February.

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‘Once Upon A Time’ Cancelled by ABC

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February 6, 2018

If you are a Once Upon a Time”fan, we have some sad news to the pass along. This season will be it’s last.

Once Upon a Time originally debuted in 2011 and had a strong showing for six seasons. However, the original story line of the show wrapped up at the end of the sixth season and a new plot was introduced at the beginning of the seventh season. In addition, many of the original cast members left which caused ratings to slide.

Creators of Once Upon a Time, Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, released this statement to Entertainment Weekly:

“Seven years ago, we set out to create a show about hope, where even in the darkest of times, a happy ending would always be possible. But we never imagined the happy ending that was actually in store for all of us – years and years of adventure, romance, magic and hope. We’re so grateful to our brilliant collaborators – the cast, crew, and writers – as well as our partners at the studio and network for making this journey possible. But most of all, we want to thank the fans. Their fierce loyalty and devotion was the real magic behind Once Upon a Time. We hope they join us for these last few hours as we journey to the Enchanted Forest for one more adventure.”

Once Upon a Time will resume with new episodes March 3rd on ABC. The series finale of the show will air in May. The series finale of the show will make the 156th episode of Once Upon a Time.

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Star Wars Dining! – Star Wars Day at Sea – Disney Cruise Line

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February 6, 2018

Ever wondered what the food from the Star Wars saga tastes like? Now you can find out! We got to taste the amazing Disney Chef’s creations during the Star Wars Day at Sea preview onboard the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship!

After entering The Animator’s Palette, our culinary adventure began with a beautifully themed menu and bread service. Our amazing server, Danjiel asked if we needed any dietary accommodations and was so helpful throughout the entire meal! They even had gluten free bread for those of us with allergies!

Chip and Lisette had the Appetizer Sampler consisting of the Marinated Opee Sea Killer, Sand People Salad, and Mos Espa Grand Arena Tailgate Sandwich. Yum!

Tooti and I had an allergy-friendly version of the appetizer sampler, with modifications made for our specific allergies.

For entrees, Tooti had the Grilled Alderaan Fish Filet (Swordfish), which was marked as gluten-free and dairy-free on the menu!

Chip had Kit Fisto’s Crisp Chicken…

And Obi-Wan Shroom Steak.

I had an allergy-friendly version of the Obi-Wan Shroom Steak, but with mushrooms instead of the steak. The curry sauce was such a nice, light pairing for the heavy flavors of the mushrooms. Delish!

Lisette had Grand Moff Tarkin’s Spiced Pork Tenderloin… that chorizo hash! Mmmmm!

For the dessert sampler, Chip and Lisette had Cairissian Velvet Cake, Cloud City Macarons, and NSA – Galactic Senator Bail Organa Flan. That macaron was too cute!

The chefs were so kind to send Tooti out an allergy-friendly Crème Brulee.

Then they even send me out a flourless chocolate cake! It was so gooey and delicious!

Special thanks to Danjiel and Putra for being so helpful and making our experience extra magical!

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Jenny Slate to Voice Miss Nanny in New ‘Muppet Babies’ Series

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February 6, 2018

As if we weren’t excited enough for the new “Muppet Babies” Series, today it was announced that Jenny Slate will voice the iconic role of Miss Nanny in Disney Junior’s reimagined “Muppet Babies,” premiering this March on Disney Channel. Slate is well known from Disney’s “Zootopia.” Slate will bring to life the voice of the Muppet Babies’ loving and playful caregiver, a character originally voiced by legendary actress, the late Barbara Billingsley. Almost 30 years after the Muppet Babies first stole the hearts of kids and families around the world, the series chronicles the hilarious playroom antics of the young Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal and brand-new Muppet Baby, Summer Penguin.

As in the original Emmy Award-winning series, Miss Nanny will only be visible from the torso down. Adding a new touch to the reimagined series, the pattern of Miss Nanny’s tights will change in each episode to reveal the story’s theme. As always, Miss Nanny gently and cheerfully encourages the Muppet Babies to use their imaginations to explore the farthest corners of the universe and to utilize their creative thinking to solve most any problem.

Also joining the cast are: Melanie Harrison (“Fish Hooks”) as Piggy; Dee Bradley Baker (“Milo Murphy’s Law”) as Animal; Ben Diskin (“The Spectacular Spider-Man”) as Gonzo; Eric Bauza (“The Adventures of Puss in Boots”) as Fozzie Bear; Jessica DiCicco (“Puppy Dog Pals”) as Summer; and rounding out the cast as Kermit is Matt Danner (“Gravity Falls”), who also serves as supervising director on the series.

Check out a clip with Slate talking about her new role at Ms. Nanny here:

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Toy Story Mania To Close Fastpass Line In April

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Toy Story Mania To Close Fastpass Line In April

Although nothing has been confirmed by Disney, sources have stated that Toy Story Mania in Disney’s Hollywood Studios may be closing their Fastpass line April 9 – May 7. It’s being mentioned that Guests have not been able to reserve Fastpasses past April 9, which is a good indicator of the closing.

The ride will be operating on 1 track which will allow stand by line only. This is probably be due to the entrance of the ride being moved for the new Toy Story Land. Would that mean a soft opening to the new themed land could happen in May?

Check back with Chip and Co for more updates!

Toy Story Mania To Close Fastpass Line In April

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Paddlefish in Disney Springs Announces Late Night Happy Hour for February

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February 6, 2018

If you re looking for the perfect way to wind down after a busy day at Walt Disney World Parks, then make sure to check out Paddlefish in Disney Springs. For the month of February, Paddlefish will be offering $5 draft beers from 9 to 11 pm.

The craft beers included in this offer are:

Unita Brewing Baba Black Lager
Highland Brewing Company
Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai IPA
Narragansett Lager
Stella Artois
Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen

The special happy hour pricing is only available on the top deck of Paddlefish.

Cheers!

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Maria & Enzo’s Italian Ristorante Dinner Review

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February 6, 2018

Maria & Enzo's Italian Ristorante Dinner Review

Maria & Enzo’s Italian Ristorante opened recently at Disney Springs. If you are craving Italian food, like we were, stop by to enjoy a wonderful dinner at this venue. Here is a Review of our overall experience with a strong focus on the dinner food options.

We began our evening with a pitcher of Roman Sangria for the table and a Classic Bellini for one. The Sangria was poured tableside into glasses of ice with fresh fruit. The Classic Bellini had a Rose Gold Tint that we thought was perfect!

For Starters we ordered the Arancini Di Carne and Caciocavallo Fritto. The Arancini Di Carne is a beautiful rice croquette filled with mozarella and savory meat sauce. The crispy outer coating lends a nice crunch to the melted cheese and meat sauce inside. The Caciocavallo Fritto is lightly fried imported sicilian cheese and tomato sauce. We enjoyed this as well. The crispy layer surrounding the flavorful cheese was quite good.

Our main entree’s included Nodino Di Vitello which is veal chop, pomodoro and mozzarella. We really enjoyed this particular dish and would recommend, for anyone who enjoys veal, to give this dish a try. We also had the N’Casciata Al Forno which is a classic sicilian layered baked pasta, meat ragu, peas, zucchini, and Caciocavalla Cheese. We loved the pasta layers combined with the vegetables and meat sauce. The Spaghetti and Meatballs was also quite good and we really liked the spaghetti noodles in this tasty dish.

We closed out our meal with some beautiful desserts, a glass of Arancello and a glass of Limoncello. We enjoyed all of the options and would recommend any of them based on individual taste preferences. Choices included a Gelato Trio, Cannoli, Cassata Siciliana and Enzo’s Torta. The Limoncello was our favorite of the two after-dinner Italian Liquers. One word of note; the Cannoli is the real deal!

The service at Maria & Enzo’s is very good. Special Thanks to our Server Florindo and the lovely Greeters at Passenger Check-in, as well as General Manager Gabriele Penazzi. We enjoyed the meal and the interactions we had with all of the Maria & Enzo’s Italian Ristorante Team. We highly recommend a visit to this venue for a wonderful meal, with great service, in a lovely atmosphere. Maria & Enzo’s is open daily from 11:30am-12:00am along The Landing at Disney Springs.

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Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Offers More Magic with 60-day FastPass+ Window, Extra Magic Hours, and More!

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February 6, 2018

If you haven’t stayed at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, you are missing out! The newly renovated resort offers everything from new restaurants to being just a quick away to Disney Springs. Now, Guests staying at Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace can take advantage of selecting FastPasses at 60-days in advance and even Extra Magic Hours!

Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace is a designated Official Walt Disney World Hotel and located in the Disney Springs Resort Area. It has a long-standing relationship with the Walt Disney World Resort. Through December 31, 2018, Guests can take advantage of the theme park Extra Magic Hours benefit, and now have the ability to make FastPass+ selections up to 60-days prior to arrival, through the MyDisneyExperience app, with valid Walt Disney World theme park ticket or ticket confirmation number and the hotel confirmation number.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our guests access to a plethora of special Disney benefits, coupled with our convenient location, in order to provide a great experience while visiting Orlando,” said James Grosso, Complex General Manager of the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace and Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista.

To access the 60-day booking window for FastPass+, hotel guests, who have a valid theme park ticket or confirmation number and a hotel reservation number, will be able to link their hotel reservation on MyDisneyExperience.com, and with a linked, valid theme park ticket, these guests can utilize the 60-day booking window for FastPass+ selections. Plus, once they’ve arrived, guests can modify Disney FastPass+ plans on the go, on a mobile device or at in-park kiosks.

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In addition to Disney FastPass+, guests of Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace will also have access to Disney Extra Magic Hours benefit. Each day, one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens early or extends later for guests to enjoy select attractions, and during select dates, the Extra Magic Hours benefit may also be offered at a Disney Water Park. Guests can view the Extra Magic Hours calendar at disneyworld.com/park hours, or request a copy of the printed Times Guide, available in the hotel lobby.

Walt Disney World Resort has a powerful magic that provides an experience like no other vacation. Amazing festivals happen nearly all year long at Epcot, including artful experiences during Epcot International Festival of the Arts, inspiring displays at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, the culinary indulgences of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and finishing off the year with the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. There is so much to see, do and eat at Epcot year-round! Another not to be missed, magical moment is the grandest
of finales at Magic Kingdom Park with Happily Ever After — the newest, most spectacular fireworks show in the park’s history! “Toy Story” pals can’t wait to have theme park guests join them in Toy Story Land, opening summer 2018 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Kids and grown-ups alike can experience all-new adventures in the so-much- larger-than-life setting of Andy’s backyard.

In addition, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace offers complimentary transportation to and from the Parks.

The early FastPass+ window and Extra Magic Hours benefits are available from now until December 31, 2018, and is subject to change without notice.

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Disney World Pulls Out All The Stops To Welcome Super Bowl LII Hero Nick Foles

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February 6, 2018

Disney World Pulls Out All The Stops To Welcome Super Bowl LII Hero Nick Foles

It was a fairytale scene Monday, complete with its own castle, as Super Bowl hero Nick Foles of the Philadelphia Eagles starred in a milestone moment – a celebratory “I’m Going to Disney World!” parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park.

In front of the majesty of Cinderella Castle the day after the Eagles’ 41-33 improbable Super Bowl victory, park guests and Eagles fans lined the famous street as a smiling Foles waved from a float he shared with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other beloved Disney characters. Balloons and a blizzard of confetti in the Eagles’ team colors completed the happy scene.

Disney World Pulls Out All The Stops To Welcome Super Bowl LII Hero Nick Foles

“World champions,” shouted Foles. “To be at Disney World is unbelievable.”

Afterward, Foles spent some time enjoying Disney World, experiencing Disney attractions and interacting with Mickey and Minnie.

It was a magical experience for Foles who passed for three touchdowns and caught a fourth touchdown pass (unprecedented for a quarterback in Super Bowl history) in Philadelphia’s upset victory on Sunday night in Minneapolis. A backup quarterback for most of the season, Foles stepped into the starter’s role in December and turned in a stunning performance in Sunday’s big game. His heroics helped him deliver Eagles fans their first world championship in franchise history and earned Foles the game’s Most Valuable Player award.

After the Super Bowl victory, Foles looked into the TV cameras and announced he was “Going to Disney World,” an iconic line that is part of a TV ad airing nationally.

Check out that moment here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY4BtIQUbfI

Foles’ trip Monday to Walt Disney World Resort continued a rich Disney history that began in 1987 when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms first uttered those famous words “I’m Going to Disney World!” Thirty-one years later, the post-championship celebrations that take place at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or Disneyland Resort in California remain an enduring reminder of the power of magic that happens at Disney Parks.

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Outdoor Kitchen Menus at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival

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Outdoor Kitchen Menus at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival

The 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival will be kicking off in a couple of short weeks. And with all of the beautiful topiaries and flowers come some yummy foods in the World Showcase! Check out the menus for the outside kitchens that will be available this year at the festival.

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market

Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!

Food

Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce (V)
Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions and Herb Sour Cream
Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Gruyère Cheese
Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries

Beverages

Hugo-Charles De Fere “Organic” Brut with Elderflower and Mint
Paulaner Original Munich Lager
Ayinger Bräu Weisse Hefeweizen, Munich, Germany
Köstritzer Schwarzbier Black Lager
Beer Flight

Cider House

Behold buzz-worthy ciders and artisanal provisions perfect for a farm-fresh picnic near the United Kingdom Pavilion!

Food

Pear Cider-brined Shredded Corned Beef with Braised Cabbage and Branston Dressing with Pears
House-made Potato and Cheddar Cheese Biscuit with Smoked Salmon Tartare
Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with Crème Fraîche and Mixed Berries (V) (GF)

Beverages

McKenzie’s Black Cherry Hard Cider, West Seneca, NY
Florida Beer Company Caribé Pineapple Tropical Hard Cider, Cape Canaveral, FL
Ciderboys Grand Mimosa Apple Orange Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
Cider Flight
Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, California (Non-alcoholic)

Indulge in haute cuisine and boissons that’ll make you fall in ooo-la-la-love with this palate-pleasing Parisian pop-up!

Food

Tarte à la Tomate Provençale: Provencal Tomato Tart with Sautéed Onions, Fresh Thyme and Rosemary on a Flaky Pastry Crust (V)
Canard Confit Aux Gnocchi à la Parisienne: Braised Duck Confit with Parisian Gnocchi
Macaron au Chocolat en Sucette: Large Chocolate Macaron Lollipop (GF)

Beverages

La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy: Grey Goose Orange, St. Germain Liqueur, White and Red Cranberry Juice
Kir Pomegranate: Sparkling Wine, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur
Cabernet Sauvignon, Village de France
Kronenbourg Blanc 1664

Florida Fresh

Enjoy sweet ‘n’ tangy treats from our own Sunshine State-station, nestled between the France and Morocco Pavilions.

Food

Carne Guisada with Black Bean Cake and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
Spicy Blackened Shrimp and Stone-ground Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Local Sweet Corn Relish
Key Lime Tart with Toasted Meringue

Beverages

Florida Orange Groves Winery Key Lime Sparkling Wine, St Petersburg, FL
Tampa Bay Brewing Company Quat Seasonal Fruit Ale
Big Top Brewing Company Conch Republic Key Lime Wheat, Sarasota, FL
First Magnitude Brewing Co. Monarch Milk Stout, Gainesville, FL
Watermelon Cucumber Slushy with Tamiami Florida Gin
Watermelon Cucumber Slushy (Non-alcoholic)
Beer Flight

Hanami

Journey to Japan for innovative plates crafted with culinary Zen—each delish dish is a Festival favorite!

Food

Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream with Raspberry Sauce on the side (V)
Ginger Beef Yaki Udon: Thin-sliced Beef, Onions and Noodles tossed on the grill with Soy and Ginger
Teriyaki Salmon with Furikake Seasoned Brown Rice (GF)

Beverages

Pineapple Momo Sake Cocktail
Kara Super Dry Sake
Sapporo Premium Black Lager

Nibble on Caribbean-seasoned dishes that’ll send appetites swaying to the island beat!

Food

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 Mango, Papaya and Pickled Red Onions
Tropical Mousse Cake: Layers of Passion Fruit Cake, Coconut Mousse and a Tropical Fruit Glaze with Fresh Pineapple

Beverages

Golden Road Brewing Tart Mango Cart Wheat Ale, Los Angeles, CA
Tropical Freeze with Cruzan Mango Rum
Tropical Freeze (Non-alcoholic)

Jardin de Fiestas

Take a food-tastic tour of the Mexico Pavilion… these tantalizing tastes will add some spice to your day!

Food

Pork Taco: Slow-braised Pork Taco served with Apple Relish, Goat Cheese and Chile de Árbol Sauce
Chilaquiles: Chilaquiles served with Chorizo, Mexican Cream and Cotija Cheese
Capirotada: Bread Pudding served with Rompope

Beverages

Tiger Lily Sangria
Rose Margarita
Violet Cassis Punch
Daisy Spicy Beer

Northern Bloom

Please discriminating palates with fantastic fare from our Great White North neighbor… O Canada!

Food

Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple-wood Smoked Bacon (GF)
Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Whipped Potatoes with Garden Vegetables
Griddled Maple Pound Cake with Warm Peach Compote and Sweet Corn Gelato

Beverages

Maple Popcorn Shake with Crown Royal Maple Whisky
Maple Popcorn Shake (non-alcoholic)
Unibroue Maudite Amber Ale, Chambly, Québec
Unibroue À Tout Le Monde Saison, Chambly, Québec
Unibroue Éphémère White Ale, Chambly, Québec
Beer Flight

Lotus House

Sink your teeth into authentic Chinese eats filled with morsels of good fortune!

Food

Spicy Meatballs with Crispy Tofu
Fried Chicken Dumplings with Peanut Sauce
Vegetable Spring Rolls (V)

Beverages

Oolong Peach Bubble Tea (Non-alcoholic)
Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango and Orange Juice
BaiJoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice
Plum Wine Cooler
Tsingtao Lager

Primavera Kitchen

Mangiare hearty helpings of Old-Country dishes served with a glass of vino… now that’s amore!

Food

Frittata di Asparagi: Asparagus Frittata, Mixed Greens and Citrus Dressing (GF) (V)
Firtto Misto: Crispy Shrimps, Zucchini and Spicy Sauces
Ravioli: Maine Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Panna Cotta al Melone: Cantaloupe Panna Cotta (GF) (V)

Beverages

Pinot Grigio
Chianti
Prosecco
Corbinello
Moscato
Bellini: Sparking Wine and Peach Purée
Frozen Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila
Moretti Lager L’Autentica
Moretti La Rossa

Pineapple Promenade

Get your tropical fruit fix from tart ‘n’ tangy to the sweetest frozen treats!

Food

Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Plantain Chips
Pineapple Soft-Serve (V)

Beverages

Coastal Empire Beer Co. Coco Piña Gose, Savannah, GA
Maui Brewing Co. Pineapple Mana Wheat, Kihei, HI
SweetWater Brewing Company Goin’ Coastal IPA with Pineapple, Atlanta, GA
Pineapple Beer Flight
Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale, Titusville, FL
Pineapple Soft-serve with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
Pineapple Soft-serve with Fanta (Non-alcoholic)

Taste of Marrakesh

Intoxicate taste buds with the exotic flavors of this North African mecca—mysterious Morocco!

Food

Harissa Chicken Kebab with Dried Fruit Couscous Salad
Fried Cauliflower with Capers, Garlic Parsley and Chili Ranch Sauce
Walnut Honey Baklava

Beverages

Desert Rose: Sparkling Wine topped with Pomegranate Liqueur
White Sangria
Casa Beer

THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews

Saddle up for slow-cooked specialties and a mighty fine selection of craft beer—at the American Adventure Pavilion!

Food

Pulled Pig Slider with Coleslaw
Beef Brisket Burnt Ends and Smoked Pork Belly Slider with Garlic Sausage, Chorizo, Cheddar Fondue and House-made Pickle
Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash with White Cheddar Fondue and Pickled Jalapeños
Warm Chocolate Cake with Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans (V)

Beverage

Zen of Zin Old Vine, California
Central 28 Brewing Company Sunshine Greetings Orange Hibiscus Wheat Ale, DeBary, FL
3 Daughters Brewing Phantasmas Spicy Double IPA, St. Petersburg, FL
Shipyard Maple Bacon Stout, Clearwater, FL
Beer Flight
Frozen Lemonade with Firefly Blackberry Moonshine
Frozen Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)

The Berry Basket

Sweeten your feast with an assortment of berry-licious dishes sure to hit the spot!

Food

Lamb chop with Quinoa Salad and Blackberry Gastrique
Field Greens with fresh Strawberries, Crisp Quinoa, Strawberry Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans (V)
Warm Wild Berry Buckle with Pepper Berry Gelato (V)

Beverage

JDub’s Brewing Company Blueberry IPA, Sarasota, FL
Island Grove Blueberry Moscato, Hawthorne, FL
Twinings® Green Tea Berry Mint Julep
Twinings Green Tea Berry Mint Julep (Non-alcoholic)

Specialty Coffee Carts Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company®

Wet your whistle with Festival-inspired beverages and adult libations at coffee carts across the park!

Future World Coffee Cart Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

The Final Lap: Iced Tea topped with Frozen Passion Fruit with Vodka

Port of Entry Coffee Cart Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Garden of Guava: Frozen Pink Guava topped with Rum or Vodka

American Adventure Coffee Cart Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Strawberry Piña Colada: Frozen Piña Colada and Strawberry with Rum

Showcase Coffee Cart Hosted by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Orange Blossom Twist: Frozen Orange Pineapple topped with Vodka

Please note: Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. Food and beverage offerings are subject to change without notice and are available while supplies last.

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™– NEW!

Quell cravings with an incredible menu of all-natural food and drink infused with the nectar of the gods!

Food

Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes and Sunflower Brittle (GF) (V)
Honey Tandoori Chicken Flatbread with White Cheddar Cheese, charred vegetables, Clover Honey Sour Cream and Micro Watercress
Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Honey Ice Cream garnished with Fennel Pollen Meringue Kisses

Beverages

Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Orange Blossom Pilsner, Orlando, FL
Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with Blueberry Vodka
Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze (Non-alcoholic)

Event Details

World Showcase, Epcot
Outdoor Kitchens open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Epcot admission required
Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older
Outdoor Kitchens subject to closure at any time
Food and beverage samples are available while supplies last
All menu items are subject to change without notice

Please note: the following menu items marked with (GF) are gluten/wheat-friendly and those with (V) are vegetarian.

Source: DPB

Outdoor Kitchen Menus at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival

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