Haunted Mansion Initially Fails to Reopen Following Refurbishment, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Rationing Room Key Cards, & More: Daily Recap (8/10/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, August 10, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

REVIEW: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Adds Four New Drinks to Menu for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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During the different food festivals that EPCOT hosts, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company kiosks found around the park typically add special beverages to their menus. For the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, four new drinks can be found around the park, with different drinks catering to different flavors, some sweet, some nutty, and … Read more

PHOTOS: World Showcase Themed ‘Dreamers at Work’ Construction Signs Arrive at EPCOT

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Yesterday we noticed some new “Dreamers at Work” signage on construction walls in EPCOT, and today we spotted more in World Showcase that is themed slightly differently for that area of the park. Dreamers at Work World Showcase Construction Signage The bathrooms at the United Kingdom pavilion are under construction and surrounded by these green … Read more

PHOTOS: Friendship Boat VIII Debuts New Paint Scheme at EPCOT

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Friendship Boat VIII at EPCOT debuted a new royal blue and gold color scheme on Monday as Disney confirmed the other boats in the fleet will be repainted soon, too. New Friendship Boat Color Scheme The Friendship Boats transport guests across World Showcase lagoon, as well as between EPCOT and nearby resorts. Friendship VIII has … Read more

REVIEW: Australia Returns with Lamington Cake, Crunchy Pesto Lamb Chop, and More for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Australia marketplace lovers rejoice as the Lamington has returned! This yellow cake was one of our favorite desserts last year, and we’re ecstatic to see it returned for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Along with the Lamington, the Roasted Lamb Chop and Bush Berry Shrimp also returned, along with a couple of … Read more

REVIEW: Classic ‘Le Cellier’ Filet Mignon Dish Adds Mashed Potatoes for the First Time at Canada Marketplace for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Back for another year at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is the Canada marketplace. While the menu may look familiar to guests who attended the festival last year, if you take a closer look, you’ll notice the iconic Filet Mignon dish is now served with mashed potatoes, along with the sauce and … Read more

REVIEW: Greece Mixes It Up With Plant-Based Moussaka at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Greece has always been a middle-tier marketplace for us at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with flavors that pack a punch, however, they never seem to have a stand-out item. That could change this year, though, as they have added a plant-based Moussaka that we’re dying to try! Menu for the Greece Marketplace … Read more

REVIEW: Cheesy Beignet, Crème Brûlée, and More Return to France for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Fans of the France marketplace, available during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, may be a bit surprised when they take a look at the menu offered this year. Many may call this a “return to form” as several recipes, some dating back to 2017, have made their way back to the festival … Read more

REVIEW: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival’s New Italy Menu for 2023 is ‘A Small Step Above SpaghettiOs’

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For the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, the Italy marketplace has returned with an entirely new food menu. This tends to be par for the course for this marketplace, as many of the dishes are usually flawed. However, we were a little sad to see the panna cotta offered last year didn’t return, … Read more

REVIEW: We Tried Everything from the NEW Flavors of America Booth at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Hops & Barley has been the standard food booth available in the American Adventure during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, however, for the 2023 festival the booth has been renamed Flavors of America. With a new name, comes almost an entirely new food menu, save for the classic carrot cake. Menu for Flavors … Read more

REVIEW: Japan Marketplace Offers New Sake Cocktail, Spicy Tuna Sushi, and More for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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The Japan marketplace is always one of our favorites during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Not only are the dishes delicious year after year, but the menu always seems to get refreshed for each festival. Being offered this year is a spicy sushi roll, a traditional Japanese rice bowl, the fan-favorite Teriyaki Chicken … Read more

REVIEW: Brazil Returns to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Last year, Brazil, available during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, added the Feijoada dish to the menu and unfortunately, it didn’t receive rave reviews from us. Let’s head over and see if they were able to hopefully tweak the recipe this year! Menu for the Brazil Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & … Read more

REVIEW: Seafood Pie, Bailey’s Shake, and More Fan-Favorite Dishes Return to Ireland for the 2023 International EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

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While the Ireland booth has returned for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, guests expecting new offerings on the menu may be a bit disappointed. On the menu, this year, are all returning dishes, though we enjoy most of them well enough that we’re happy to see them back. Menu for the Ireland … Read more

REVIEW: Duck Bao Bun and Fiery Cocktail Featuring Hot Honey Syrup Added to China Marketplace for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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While there are several food options available in the China pavilion, during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, head over to the China marketplace for some special offerings! On the menu, this year is the Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings and Dandan Noodles, an array of tasty alcoholic (and nonalcoholic!) drinks, and new to this … Read more

REVIEW: Boozy Salted Caramel Chocolate Coffee Debuts Alongside Classic Waffles at Belgium for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Belgium returns to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival with a couple of new beers available, a tweak to the chilled coffee recipe, and the same fresh and sweet waffles that we all know and love! Menu for the Belgium Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food: Beverages: This year … Read more

REVIEW: Spicy Githeri Returns to the Refreshment Outpost for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Those looking to enjoy a healthy vegan dish that’s packed with spice should head over to the Refreshment Outpost during their visit to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. While this isn’t a new dish to be featured at the festival, there’s a reason that it keeps returning, as it’s delicious and friendly … Read more