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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

July 28, 2023

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: Shimmering Sips Falls Flat for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

July 28, 2023

Shimmering Sips, hosted by Corkcicle, returns to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in style, with a slew of mimosas on the menu (including a brand-new berry mimosa!) and a sweet treat for dessert. Menu for Shimmering Sips at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food: Beverages:

REVIEW: Braised Beef Poutine Now Offered at Refreshment Port for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

July 28, 2023

When menus for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival were released, we were ecstatic to see that BeaverTails would be making their glorious return after being missing from EPCOT for 15 years. However, just a week before the festival opened, the BeaverTails were removed from the Refreshment Port menu with no explanation as … Read more

REVIEW: Remy Liege Waffle Now Available at Connections Cafe for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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During the different food festivals held around EPCOT, themed liege waffles have been making their way over to Connections Cafe. For the Festival of the Arts, there was a Figment-themed waffle, and for Flower & Garden, there was an Orange Bird! Now, for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, there’s now a special … Read more

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

July 27, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

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'

July 27, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

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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

July 27, 2023

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

July 27, 2023

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:

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

July 27, 2023

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

REVIEW: Festival Favorite Pistachio Cake Returns to Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina for 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine

July 27, 2023

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Tangerine Café: Flavors the Medina is known to bring light, bright, and colorful dishes packed with Mediterranean flavor to any festival. For the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, dishes include grilled kebabs made up of different proteins, a falafel pita, a pistachio cake (one of our favorites), and more! Menu for Tangierine Café: Flavors … Read more

REVIEW: Mexico Adds Some of the Worst Dishes and Drinks to the Menu for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

July 27, 2023

While there are plenty of food options available in the Mexico pavilion (and margarita options) there’s a special selection available at the Mexico marketplace, available during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Available at the marketplace this year is a Mexican craft beer, margaritas, Tostada de Carnitas, tacos, and a Mexican flan dessert. … Read more