Macatizers makes its debut at this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. “Indulge [in] mouthwatering mac & cheese combos.” Previously, Mac & Eats offered similar dishes from 2021-22. The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs August 29 – November 23, 2024.
Menu for Macatizers at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Food:
- Traditional Macaroni & Cheese with Herbed Panko – $5.50
- 🆕 Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with Shaved Beef, Peppers, Onions and Bread Crumbs – $6.50
- Truffle Macaroni and Cheese – $6.50
- Impossible™ Chili Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cheddar (Plant-Based) – $6.50
Beverages:
*Price per bottle is an average price of the spirit at your local liquor store.
- 🆕 Crooked Can Brewing Company Vinifera Velvet Lager, Winter Garden, FL (5.0% ABV) – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
- 🆕 Southern Tier Brewing Co Raspberry Shine Summer Wheat Ale, Lakewood, NY (5.0% ABV) – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
- 🆕 Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company Kentucky Pumpkin Bourbon Barrel Ale, Lexington, KY (10.0% ABV) – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
- 🆕 Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina ($21/bottle) – $6.50
- 🆕 Klinker Brick Bricks & Roses Rosé, Lodi, CA ($17/bottle) – $6.50
- 🆕 Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, CA ($11/bottle) – $6.00
- 🆕 Knights Bridge Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, CA ($40/bottle) – $8.00
- 🆕 Caymus 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA ($43/bottle) – $20.00
- 🆕 St. Supéry Domaine de I’Ile Rosé, Porquerolles, France ($35/bottle) – $8.00
- Beer Flight – $10.25
- Wine Flight – $8.00
The Truffle Macaroni and Cheese makes its return to the festival for the first time in several years, having last appeared at Mac & Eats in 2021.
Photos of Menu Items from Macatizers at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese with Herbed Panko – $5.50
This is an outstanding basic macaroni and cheese. The cheddar is smooth and creamy, and the panko adds the perfect amount of crunch. What takes it to the next level is a small amount of spice that we believe may have been paprika. Even though this is the simplest dish on the menu, it was our favorite.
Rank out of 7: 6
*NEW* Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with Shaved Beef, Peppers, Onions and Bread Crumbs – $6.50
The peppers are really nice, adding a little roasted tang without heat. It comes in a nice, hefty portion. The flavors are exactly what you’d expect, but surprisingly good.
Rank out of 7: 6
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese – $6.50
The truffle macaroni & cheese was surprisingly well-executed. It’s a white cheddar cheese with the same macaroni as the other dishes. Neither the shaved truffle on top nor the truffle oil has the artificial taste you sometimes get from a truffle dish. It includes the same herbed panko as the traditional mac but overall doesn’t have quite as much flavor as the other dishes. It’s a good option if you want truffle flavor, but it’s at the bottom end of this booth’s options.
Rank out of 7: 4
Impossible™ Chili Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cheddar – $6.50
This dish was disappointing. It tastes like they took dry pasta and topped it with chili and it was bland. We wanted more cheddar cheese in this dish and some more flavor and spice in the chili. Stirring the chili up with the macaroni helped even out the flavor a bit, but was still on the bland side and needed more. We would recommend ordering one of the other options if you’re looking for something creamy and cheesy to try.
Rank out of 7: 3
*NEW* Southern Tier Brewing Co Raspberry Shine Summer Wheat Ale, Lakewood, NY (5.0% ABV) – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
From Southern Tier Brewing Co: “Vibrant notes of raspberry balance with wheat and subtle malts to create a refreshing easy drinking ale that you can enjoy from sunrise to sunset.”
*NEW* Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company Kentucky Pumpkin Bourbon Barrel Ale, Lexington, KY (10.0% ABV) – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
From Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company: “A barrel-aged ale brewed with Kentucky-sourced pumpkin, richly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. This robust, limited-release seasonal brew makes for a flavorful sipping beer to slowly warm up with as the weather cools.”
*NEW* Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina ($21/bottle) – $6.50
From Terrazas de los Andes: “Juicy scents of yellow peach and pear are lifted by notes of grapefruit, candied citrus peel and a hint of white honey. Appealing bright fruit flavors of pear and balanced acidity lead to a full body and a long, unctuous finish with subtle brioche notes.”
*NEW* Klinker Brick Bricks & Roses Rosé, Lodi, CA ($17/bottle) – $6.50
From Klinker Brick: “Mouthwatering notes of strawberry guava, and a hint of grapefruit lead into a crisp and refreshing texture on the palate. True to Klinker Brick style, this wine retains an exceptional balance of freshness and aromatics, while still providing the dry finish that makes it a perfect pairing for roast chicken, goat cheese, or mixed greens with strawberries.”
*NEW* Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, CA ($11/bottle) – $6.00
From Total Wine: “This wine is bursting with aromas of ripe black cherry, dark chocolate, and vanilla. The palate is lush with ripe tannins and integrated acidity, showcasing toasted hazelnuts, toffee, and blackberry preserves on the finish.”
*NEW* Knights Bridge Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, CA ($40/bottle) – $8.00
According to Knights Bridge, this wine “is a pure and concise expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of white peony tea, linden flower, and lemon blossom, alongside scents of sea breeze make sipping hard to resist. Flavors are mouthwatering and electric, with crisp refreshing notes of citrus peel and passion fruit complemented by refreshing mineral tones.”
*NEW* Caymus 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA ($43/bottle) – $20.00
According to Total Wine, this wine “especially exhibits an expression of the style which Caymus is known for. Rich and round on the palate, with non-bitter tannins. Evidence of French oak, but not overplayed. Acidity enough for balance, but not tart to the palate.”
*NEW* St. Supéry Domaine de I’Ile Rosé, Porquerolles, France ($35/bottle) – $8.00
From St. Supéry: “This delightfully refreshing wine calls to memories of days spent enjoying summer fruit. It exudes scents of melon and tropical fruit, in a bouquet with sweet notes. In this smooth, melt-in-the-mouth vintage, a zing of acidity appears only at the finish, underscoring the firmness and balance of this delightful vintage. This slightly bitter touch shows through as a sign of delicious complexity. This exotic, indulgent wine conjures up luxurious oriental gardens dripping with peaches, apricots and pomelos.”
Location of Macatizers at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Macatizers is located inside CommuniCore Hall in World Discovery. You can find it at number 40 on the map below.
More Information
- You can read our review of all the new items for this year here, and our review of everything at the festival here!
- All of our 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival coverage is available from our landing page!
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