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REVIEW: ‘Encanto’-Inspired Arepas, Coconut Tres Leches, and Passion Fruit Drinks at CommuniCore in EPCOT

June 10, 2024 Shannen Ace

Three images showcase a small arepa on a white plate, a hand holding a yellow beverage with a lime slice, and a tres leches nestled in a black bowl. The background features lush green foliage.

In honor of “¡Celebración Encanto!” at CommuniCore Plaza, now open in EPCOT, the new Festival Favorites quick-service location has “Encanto”-inspired food and beverages. These are updated versions of former La Isla Fresca menu items available during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. ‘Encanto’-Inspired Festival Favorites Festival Favorites is located on the side of CommuniCore … Read more

New ‘Encanto’-Themed Food & Beverages at CommuniCore Plaza in EPCOT

June 10, 2024 Shannen Ace

Two dishes on separate plates: the left features a sandwich with a golden brown crust and creamy filling, and the right shows a dessert topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut on a blue plate.

CommuniCore Hall and Plaza are now open at EPCOT and include a Festival Favorites quick-service booth serving “Encanto”-themed menu items. Festival Favorites Festival Favorites is the name of an old EPCOT festival booth that would serve dishes from festivals that weren’t currently running. Right now, the booth is serving updated versions of food and beverage … Read more

‘Celebración Encanto’ Flags and ‘Festival Favorites’ Sign Installed at CommuniCore in EPCOT

May 18, 2024 Shannen Ace

Colorful triangular flags are strung up in an indoor setting with various equipment and lighting in the background.

CommuniCore Hall and Plaza at EPCOT are just a few weeks away from opening, and final touches are going up on the new building. ‘¡Celebración Encanto!’ Flags Flags for “¡Celebración Encanto!” now hang over the CommuniCore Plaza stage. The “Encanto” sing-along show will debut with the opening of CommuniCore and run through September 6. The … Read more

REVIEW: Festival Favorites Brings Back Classics with Mixed Results at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

March 3, 2021 Alicia

New to the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is Festival Favorites, a booth where favorite dishes from festivals-past make their return. This booth was also added to last year’s Food & Wine and Festival of the Holidays, as well as this year’s Festival of the Arts. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed being able … Read more

REVIEW: Remy’s Ratatouille and More Festival Favorites from the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 Alicia

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New to the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is Festival Favorites, a booth where favorite dishes from festivals past make their return. This booth was also added to last year’s Food & Wine and Festival of the Holidays, and we enjoyed being able to revisit some of our favorite food and … Read more

REVIEW: Celebrate Festival Favorites from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

November 28, 2020November 27, 2020 Alicia

New to the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is Festival Favorites, a booth where, you guessed it, you can get your favorite holiday dishes from festivals past. We’re excited to see what items are considered “favorites,” so let’s dig in! Menu for Festival Favorites at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International … Read more

REVIEW: Revamped Roasted Lamb Chop Debuts on the Wine & Dine Festival Favorites Menu at Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020

October 27, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

The Wine & Dine Festival Favorites booth has a new item on its menu at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Roasted lamb chop is now at the top of one of the menu boards. The other menu board had not been updated yet. Roasted Lamb Chop – $7.75 This Australian dish … Read more