Starring Rolls Cupcakes Now Available At Trolley Car Cafe

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February 12, 2017

Many of us were saddened to hear that the Starring Rolls Cafe had closed. However, we do have some good news to report. The widely popular Starring Rolls Cupcakes are now available at The Trolley Car Cafe.

The Trolley Car Cafe is located directly across the street from the Starring Rolls Cafe. Here you will find the famous Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake. There are many other options such as Coffee, Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit and Cookies as well.

The Trolley Car Cafe is also featuring some fun Valentine’s Day Treats. The Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Cupcake is a Red Velvet Cupcake with Chocolate Frosting and it looks delicious. If you are just looking for small sweet treat then the Valentine’s Cake Pops are a great option for someone looking for a smaller treat portion. Of course the cupcake is a sharable size as well.

The Starring Rolls Cafe sign is still on the building and the tables with the Starring Rolls Cafe umbrellas are available. A sign gives suggestions for other quick service food and beverage locations. The windows on the doors are covered with black fabric of some sort and you can no longer see into the former Starring Rolls Cafe.

Will you be trying a cupcake from The Trolley Car Cafe? Please leave your comments in the box below.

Disney World multi day ticket pricing and Park Hopper Plus option

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Chip

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February 12, 2017

In case you missed the news Disney World has raised ticket prices today. Also released today is an all new Park Hopper Plus ticket add on for 2017.

Here is a look at the new 2017 multi day ticket pricing, including tax. There is now a $20 (before tax) discount can be had on 3 days or longer for buying tickets in advance from Disney, the pricing listed below is for purchasing at ticket windows or guest relations.

With the new Park Hopper Plus Option, Guests can visit more than one theme park on the same day and are entitled to additional visits to the following other gated attractions:

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park until closure in the summer
Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course (greens fees for one round of golf)
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (valid only on event days, some events require an additional charge)
Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round before 4:00 PM)
Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round before 4:00 PM)

Tickets Expire 14 days from first use, and issued tickets expire on 12/31/2018.

2 Day Park Tickets

2 Day – Adult $211.94, Child $199 – 2016 pricing was Adult $215.16, Child $202.35
2 Day Hopper – Adult $275.84, Child $263.06 – 2016 pricing was Adult $273.71, Child $260.93
2 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option – Adult $291.81, Child $279.03

3 Day Park Tickets

3 Day – Adult $329.09, Child $309.92 – 2016 pricing was Adult $308.85, Child $289.68
3 Day Hopper – Adult $392.99, Child $373.82 – 2016 pricing was Adult $367.43, Child $348.26
3 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option – Adult $408.96, Child $389.79

4 Day Park Tickets

4 Day – Adult $394.05, Child $372.75 – 2016 pricing was Adult $346.13, Child $324.83
4 Day Hopper – Adult $473.93, Child $452.63 – 2016 pricing was Adult $419.61, Child $398.31
4 Day with Park Hopper Plus – Adult $489.90, Child $468.60

5 Day Park Tickets

5 Day – Adult $415.35, Child $394.05 – 2016 pricing was Adult $362.10, Child $340.80
5 Day Hopper – Adult $495.23, Child $473.93 – 2016 pricing was Adult $435.59, Child $414.29
5 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option – Adult $511.20, Child $489.90

6 Day Park Tickets

6 Day – Adult $436.65, Child $415.35 – 2016 pricing was Adult $378.08, Child $356.78
6 Day Hopper – Adult $516.53, Child $495.23 – 2016 pricing was Adult $451.56, Child $430.26
6 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option – Adult $532.50, Child $511.20

7 Day Park Tickets

7 Day – Adult $457.95, Child $436.65 – 2016 pricing was Adult $394.05, Child $372.75
7 Day Hopper – Adult $537.83, Child $516.53 – 2016 pricing was Adult $467.54, Child $446.24
7 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option – Adult $553.80, Child $532.50

8 Day Park Tickets

8 Day – Adult $468.60, Child $447.30 – 2016 pricing was Adult $404.70, Child $383.40
8 Day Hopper – Adult $548.48, Child $527.18 – 2016 pricing was Adult $478.19, Child $456.89
8 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option – Adult $564.45, Child $543.15

9 Day Park Tickets

9 Day – Adult $479.25, Child $457.95 – 2016 pricing was Adult $415.35, Child $394.05
9 Day Hopper – Adult $559.13, Child $537.83 – 2016 pricing was Adult $488.84, Child $467.54
9 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option – Adult $575.10, Child $553.80

10 Day Park Tickets

10 Day – Adult $489.90, Child $468.60 – 2016 pricing was Adult $426, Child $404.70
10 Day Hopper – Adult $569.78, Child $548.48 – 2016 pricing was Adult $499.49, Child $478.19
10 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option – Adult $585.75, Child $564.45

Other changes to ticket offerings will include the following:

All newly-purchased tickets will expire on a specified date. Never-used expired tickets may be exchanged by consumers for credit toward new ticket purchase of equal or greater value. Previously-purchased tickets without expiration dates will remain valid until used.
The Water Park Fun & Moreand Park Hopper bundled add-on will now be known as Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus Options. The Water Park Fun & More will be discontinued as a standalone option.

A day at a Disney park is unlike any other in the world. We continuously provide our Guests exciting experiences including:

Pandora – NEW! The World of AVATAR, opening May 27, 2017, marks the largest expansion in the history of Disney’s Animal Kingdom®Theme Park.
Star Wars experiences continue this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
Immersive experiences debuted during the past year at Epcot® – Soarin’ Around the World and Frozen Ever After.
Development continues on new themed lands based on Star Wars and “Toy Story.”

Price Hikes for Disney World and Disneyland Tickets Starting Today

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 12, 2017

Sadly, it’s that time of year again when we here at Chip and Co, have to let our faithful Disney readers know that both Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be increasing their single-day admission tickets as well as Annual Passports starting today.

Walt Disney World

As you know, Disney introduced tiered ticket pricing last year with off-peak periods having the cheapest tickets and the most popular times of year the most expensive. Under this system, the middle tiered prices will go up from $102 to $107. That’s an increase of $5 a ticket. Peak tier tickets will also go up $5.00 from $119 to $114. However, the lower tier off-peak tickets will only see a price increase of $2.

The pricing for Magic Kingdom is slightly different as Disney charges a slightly higher rate for this theme park. Prices for value and middle tier tickets will increase but the peak ticket prices will remain the same price.

Annual Passholders are not exempt from the increases. The cost of Gold Passes for Florida residents will increase by $10 and the Florida resident Platinum Pass will go up $30.

Including in this new pricing scheme will also be changes incentivizing advanced purchasing with those booking online or via phone saving $20 on Magic You Way Ticket bundles from 3-10 days.

In another shake-up Disney is eliminating the Water Park Fun and More add-on ticket. Visitors can still get the Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon combo ticket with the Park Hopper option.

And finally, starting today, all tickets will also have expiration dates, not just single-day tickets.

Disneyland

Over at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, the price of visiting during off-peak periods will increase by $2. A visit during mid range dates will increase by $5 from $110 up from $105 and peak tickets also increase by $5 from $119 to $124.

Parking is also increasing from $18 to $20.

The Southern California Select and Southern California passes will also increase by $10.

With ticket increases been leaked yesterday (February 11th), and many Disney insiders getting up to speed today on these changes, the information included above may change. Readers are encouraged to check back with Chip and Co over the next couple of days for any additional information regarding ticketing increases.

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Watch as Strangers Recreate The Spaghetti Scene From “Lady And The Tramp”

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 11, 2017

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Oh My Disney is debuting an adorable new video that captures the surprising reactions of complete strangers as they meet for the first time to recreate the iconic kiss scene from “Lady and the Tramp”.

More than half a century since its release, the ‘spaghetti kiss’ scene is still considered one of the most iconic scenes in American film history. In Oh My Disney’s modern day recreation, a waiter dressed in black approaches with a gleaming silver serving dish. Between two candelabras, one dinner-mate rolls a meatball over with his nose. The red ‘recording’ light flashes on and the priceless reactions begin.

Cue the romantic Italian music, try not to blush and click ‘play.’ Please consider sharing this video with your readers in advance of Valentine’s Day.

Charming Vintage Style Handmade Pinocchio Nesting Dolls

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Danielle

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February 11, 2017

Sometimes I love finding interesting Disney items that have a classic and vintage feel. These Handmade Pinocchio Nesting Dolls from Amazon truly remind me of classic Disney inspired items from my childhood.

These Nesting Dolls (also known as matryoshka) are hand painted, completely handmade and signed by the artist. I have a fantastic collection of Matryoshka dolls, but none of them are Disney themed! I love the vintage feel to them, and the iconic scenes are captured spectacularly. I would even love to find sets of other Classic Disney animated films as nesting dolls!

What do you think of these nostalgic and charming Handmade Pinocchio Nesting Dolls?

Disney World raises ticket prices and annual passholder rates

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February 11, 2017

Walt Disney World will be raising the prices for both the theme park tickets and annual passes. The new prices will be in effect starting Sunday, February 12, 2017.

The price change will be as followed:

Annual passes: Florida-Resident Gold Passes (which include block out dates during Christmas and spring break) are going up from $549.00 to $559.00. Florida-Resident Platinum Passes (which include no block out dates) are going up from $649.00 to $679.00.
Magic Kingdom: Prices on tickets for peak season will remain the same, $124.00 per day. Tickets for value seasons will go up from $97.00 to $99.00 and regular season will go up to $115.00 from $100.00.
Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Prices for peak season will be going up from $114.00 to $119.00. Mid-tier tickets will be going up from $102.00 to $107.00.
Parking: Premium Parking at the parks will be going up to $40.00

Peak Season usually includes spring break, summer and Christmas break.

Purchases of Magic Your Way bundles for 3 to 10 days bought online or on your smart phone will save you $20.00, however there will be expiration dates on all tickets. (the dates will vary). You will be able to use your expired ticket to purchase a new park ticket of equal or greater value

Disney’s “Water park fun and more” package will NO LONGER be available. The Water Park and More option allowed visitors to enter the water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach as well as golfing or a visit to ESPN Wide World of Sports. As a replacement you will be able to add Park Hopper Plus to your base Magic Your Way tickets, this will allow you to go to more than one park on the same day & a certain number of water park visits and mini golf course visits.

Check back for the entire list of prices when it is available

In case you missed the news Disneyland also raised their rates today too.

Disneyland raises Ticket Prices, Parking and Annual Passholder rates tomorrow

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Chip

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February 11, 2017

Starting Sunday Disneyland will be raising ticket prices, parking, and Annual Passholder rates according the OC Register.

It will cost guests $97 to go to one of the parks on “Value” days which is up $2 from last year. Cost for visiting on a “Regular” days will now be $110, while “Peak” days can now cost you $124, that is up $5 from last year.

Just like the tiered pricing at Disney World tickets are more on days when demand would be higher.

Also going up is the Disneyland Parking which went from $18 to $20 now.

Last year, in an effort to spread out the crowds, Disney introduced its three-level pricing. Some observers say the tiered pricing structure has worked, with less people flocking to the park, for example, on the highest-demand two-week period including Christmas and New Year’s Day.

On Sunday, prices for some annual passes will go up as well.

The Southern California Select and Southern California passes will be $339 and $469, respectively, $10 increases. Both passes have blackout days.

The Deluxe pass, with some Saturday and peak-holiday-period blackout days, is getting boosted by $20 to $619. The prices for the higher-end passes will remain the same.

Rivers of Light to Continue Soft Opening Tonight

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 11, 2017

Disney’s Animal Kingdom surprised visitors yesterday by premiering Rivers of Light, their new evening spectacular a full week ahead of schedule. Yesterday, marked the first soft opening performance which was held at 7:15 pm. It would appear that this trend will continue as today (February 11th) as disneyworld.com is also showing availability for a 7.15 performance. Guests heading to Animal Kingdom may want to check their My Disney Experience account to see if FastPasses are available.

After this evening’s performance, another Rivers of Light show is not scheduled until Friday, February 17 at 7.15 pm.

River’s of Light, which was marred with technical difficulties last year, is being hailed as a brilliant fusion of water, sound and light that comes together in a celebration of the beauty of all living things. For a first glimpse of the production check out this article.

If you’re visiting Disney this Spring and Rivers of Light is on your “must-do” list, consider booking the Rivers of Light Dining Package which includes a meal at either Tusker House or Tiffins and premium seating at a Rivers of Light performance. More details on the dining package can be found here.

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Pixar In Concert Series now on tour

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 11, 2017

This year (and next), all over the globe various full symphony orchestras will be presenting Pixar in Concert. It’s a multi-media show with clips and music from Cars, WALL-E, Ratatouille, A Bug’s Life, Finding Nemo, all of Pixar’s 14 films. From Toronto to Berlin, from Ohio to Korea.

Here is the schedule for 2017:

For the first time, Pixar presents a compilation of the music and
imagery from Pixar’s thirteen feature films, performed by a
full symphony orchestra.

Pixar In Concert
Austin Symphony Orchestra
February 16, 2017
Dell Hall

Ratatouille in Concert
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
February 18, 2017
Roy Thomson Hall

Pixar In Concert
Edmonton Symphony
February 18, 19, 2017
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre

Pixar In Concert
Konzerthaus Berlin
February 19, 2017
Konzerthaus Berlin

Pixar In Concert
Columbus Association for Performing the Arts
March 18, 2017
Ohio Theater

Pixar In Concert
Omaha Symphony
April 1, 2017
Holland Performing Arts Center

Pixar In Concert
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
April 7-8 (X2), 2017
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Southbank VIC

Pixar In Concert
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society, Inc.
May 6, 2017
Belk Theater Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Pixar In Concert
Sena Music + Art Management
May 6, 2017
Seoul Arts Center – 2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea

Pixar In Concert
Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra
April 15, 2018
Kemp Center for the Arts

The music that will be featured is originally scored from Randy Newman, Patrick Doyle, Thomas Newman and Muchael Giacchino. Collectively these artists have won 10 Grammys, three Academy Awards and 10 Academy nominations for the Pixar films. I hope there’s a show near you, because this event seems worth watching!!

For tickets I had to go to the individual box offices. For example they are coming to Charlotte and I had to visit the Belk Theater Blumenthal Performing Arts Center for tickets.

More details can be found here.

Morimoto Asia and Wine Bar George pair up for special ‘Wok and Wines’ Dinner

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 11, 2017

On February 28th, Morimoto Asia will be hosting an exclusive and intimate event featuring cuisine from Morimoto Asia paired with wines from the soon-to-open Wine Bar George.

The team at Morimoto Asia plans to officially welcome the soon-to-open Wine Bar George to the Disney Springs neighborhood with a special collaboration wine dinner. The menu, created by Executive Chef Yuhi Fujinaga, will showcase a selection of modern Pan-Asian dishes. Master Sommelier George Miliotes will pair each course with wines that will be served at the wine bar when it opens later this year in Disney Springs. The dinner is priced at $150 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity) and will feature the following:

1st Course:

Bluefin Toro Tartare, soy caviar, Jamon Iberico Crisps

Dom Ruinart Rosé Champagne, France

2nd Course:

‘Bag of Pho’ local lionfish, Hudson Valley Foie Gras dashi, mitsuba, rice noodles

Raats Original Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch-South Africa

3rd Course:

Slow Roasted Crispy Baby Pig, Chinese black bean trotter jus, hot spring Jidori egg

Selbach-Oster Riesling Feinherb, Mosel-Germany

Dessert Course:

Green Tea Panna Cotta

Broadbent Colheita Madeira, Portugal

Seating is limited, and interested guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance by visiting: https://store.patinagroup.com/store/?id=475

Tickets are $150 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity). Guests must be 21 years or older.

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First Look at the Rivers of Light Soft Opening

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Lisette R

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February 11, 2017

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The morning of February 10th started out like any other typical Friday work-day, until the folks at Walt Disney World made it known that there would be a Soft Opening of the all-new Rivers of Light. FastPasses for the event suddenly appeared on the My Disney Experience app and the media buzz was intense. Here is a first look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Rivers of Light Soft Opening.

Word got out quickly that there were Rivers of Light FastPasses available, on the My Disney Experience App, for that evening. FastPass availability was gone within minutes. Luckily, Annual Passholders could arrive at the Animal Kingdom and get a wristband from Guest Relations to attend the Soft Opening of Rivers of Light.

The wristband allowed us to get in at the Stand-By Entrance. There was literally no line for this. Cast Members were only allowing people with wristbands in and the area was blocked off, with foot traffic being directed away from the Rivers of Light Stadium because of the Soft Opening. The Stand-By line is located on the side of the stadium facing DinoLand and will likely be long once the show officially opens next week on February 17th. The FastPass entry line is located on the other side of the stadium facing Kali River Rapids and Expedition Everest.

The Rivers of Light Show is spectacular. There was a slightly slow start right at the beginning, but once the show gained momentum it was breath-taking. This show is a must-see for any guest visiting the Walt Disney World Resort.

Watch the live video here:

Outdoor Kitchen Menus at the 2017 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival now Available

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 11, 2017

The Outdoor Kitchen menus at Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival that runs March 1 to May 29, 2017 at Walt Disney World Resort are now available. There are a total of 15 Outdoor Kitchens this year that are open daily at Epcot’s World Showcase from 11:00am to 9:00pm, including two new kitchens called Northern Bloom and The Berry Basket.

Discover a delicious selection of farm-to-table dishes featuring the freshest locally sourced ingredients available. Menu items marked with (GF) are gluten/wheat-friendly and those with (V) are vegetarian.

Check out the delicious food menus below:

THE BERRY BASKET – NEW!

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, Blue Cheese, Strawberry Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans (V)
Warm Wild Berry Buckle with Pepper Berry Sorbet (V)

Beverage

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 – NEW!

Please discriminating palates with fantasic 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
Nanaimo Bar

Beverages

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

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

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

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 l’Onion Alsacienne: Alsatian Onion Tart with Sautéed Onions, Fresh Thyme and Rosemary on a Flaky Puff Pastry Crust (V)
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 (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
Brut de Pêche: Natural Peach Sparkling Wine
C’est La Vie: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blend
Kronenbourg Blanc 1664

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
Roasted Bratwurst with Curry Ketchup and Paprika-spiced Chips (GF)
Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries

Beverages

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:

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

Food

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 (V)

Beverages

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

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 Raspberry Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream on the side (V)
Ahi Tuna Poke Sesame Ginger
Beef Teriyaki Udon: Thin-sliced Beef, Onions and Noodles tossed on the grill with Soy and Ginger

Beverages

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:

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

Food

Pulled Pig Slider with Coleslaw
Smoked Pork Ribs with Black Bean and Corn Salad (GF)
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
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:

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

Food

Antipasto Misto: Cerignola Olives, Sweet Soppressata and Salami, Ovolini, Mozzarella, Sweet Roasted Peppers and Ciabatta Bread
Meatball Parmigiana: Hand-made Beef and Veal Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiana and Fresh Basil
Strawberry Tiramisu: Ladyfingers, Mascarpone Cream and Marinated Strawberries topped with Strawberry Sauce

Beverages

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:

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

Food

Carne Asada with Black Bean Cake and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
Shrimp and Stone-ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Sweet Corn , Tomatoes and Cilantro (GF)
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

Beverages

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:

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

Food

Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Beijing-Style Candied Strawberries (V)
Vegetable Spring Rolls (V)

Beverages

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:

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

Food

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

Beverages

Hibiscus Margarita
Elderflower Pineapple Margarita
Watermelon White Sangria
Pacifico Draft Beer with Kahlua Floater

URBAN FARM EATS:

Quell cravings with an incredible menu of all-natural food and drink—plus tips to grow your own groceries!

Food

Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions, B&W Gourmet Farms Baby Arugula, Feta and Balsamic Reduction (GF) (V)
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragoût, Spring Vegetables and Fingerling Potatoes
Crabless Cake with Crispy Vegetable Slaw, Lemon Vinaigrette and Old Bay Remoulade (V)

Beverages

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

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 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

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 Avocado, Mango and Onions
FlanCocho: Vanilla Caramel Custard with Chocolate Coffee Cake (V)

Beverages

Red Stripe Lager
Frozen Simply Tropical™ Juice Drink with Cruzan Mango Rum
Frozen Simply Tropical Juice Drink (Non-alcoholic)

The festival, including all gardening programs, exhibits, concerts, special appearances and more, is included in regular Epcot admission. For more information visit www.epcotinspring.com. Share your favorite dishes using the hashtag, #FreshEpcot.

Be sure to pick up your 2017 Garden Passport at any of the outdoor kitchens located in the World Showcase. It’s impossible to try everything in one visit, you may need to visit the festival more than once!

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