Today starts the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and there’s a bunch of new merchandise for the event! Specifically this post will cover the Annual Passholder exclusive merchandise. Keep in mind that Annual Passholders also receive a free Mickey magnet on their first visit to the Festival Center and a wooden cutting board … Read more
This booth is another holdover from 2017, with two returning items, and one new item (that replaced one of our favorite items from last year). Grilled & Chilled Artichoke Hearts with Romesco – $6.50 From last year: I’ve never really cared for artichoke hearts, but this was a great dish as well. If you enjoy … Read more
The Citrus Grove booth is technically new this year, but it’s clearly a replacement for last year’s Lemon Grove booth. I guess they had to rename it since they added an orange-based dish. Citrus-Brined Pork Roast with Tangy Barbecue Sauce and Lemon Pepper Slaw, $7.00 This is basically barbecue pulled pork topped with cole slaw. … Read more
This booth appeared at the 2017 festival, but has a very different menu this year, with only one item held over from last year. Sweet Corn Nuggets with Beef Chili, $6.75 This is the one item still on the menu at this booth from the 2017 festival. Back then, we said: I can’t … Read more
What time is it boys and girls? Why, it’s avocado time, of course! Avocado & Pepper Jack Petite Guacamole Burger, $7.75 While rather tasty, this slider is rather small for the price. It’s also not that inventive – I’ve had guac on a burger many times. There are many other great dishes at the festival … Read more
Here is the problem when all of your other booths are themed after a specific food. You need a catch-all booth for what’s left. Here, we have chicken, beef, and dairy. So Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo is the hilariously-named catch-all booth of the festival. Grilled Harris Ranch Beef Tenderloin Slider with Chimichurri Sauce, $8.00 Last year this appeared … Read more
The Garlic Kissed booth returns for this year’s festival. Last year it was one of our favorite booths. How did it do this year? Creamy Mac & Cheese with Garlic Bread Crumble, $7.00 While this was decent, it was no match for last year’s French Onion Mac & Cheese from the now-defunct Onion Lair booth. … Read more
Of course the California wine booth is back again this year. Last year, we didn’t try any of the wines. Unfortunately this year we decided to try them. That was a big mistake. There are three white wines (well actually two whites and a rosé), three red wines, and one sparkling wine, which can be … Read more
Strawberry Patch is one of the new booths at this year’s festival, however, not all of the offerings are new. How does that work, you ask? The float was at the LA Style booth last year, and now has appropriately moved to the new Strawberry Patch, since strawberry flavoring is present in it. Strawberry … Read more
Peppers Cali-Ente is a new booth this year, and in our opinion it is a great addition. Both of the food items made it into our Top 7 new items from this year’s festival. Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese with Bacon, $7.50 Both of the mac and cheese offerings this year were quite different from … Read more
The LA Style booth returns this year, and two of the three food items are holdovers from last year. We will warn you, the new items don’t make this booth any better. Korean BBQ Beef Short Rib Tacos, $7.50 Last year this was $7.00, and we felt it wasn’t a great value then, and … Read more
Eat Your Greens is new this year, and may be the biggest surprise of the festival. Grilled Asparagus Caesar Salad, $5.50 This turned out to be a great dish. It’s really just steamed asparagus, served cold with Caesar dressing and some croutons, but that’s certainly a preparation method for asparagus I would have never though … Read more
Nuts About Cheese appeared at the 2017 festival, and had one of our favorite items, the Baked Ham and Swiss Cheese Croque Monsieur Roll with Smoked Pistachios. Guess which item they removed for this year’s festival… Of course, the croque monsieur is gone. But at least they replaced it with another item that made it … Read more
The Paradise Garden Grill is again participating in this year’s Food & Wine Festival. Though not a food booth, or “Festival Marketplace” as they are called, this eatery does feature a special menu specifically for the festival. In addition, the Festival Beer Garden is located within the seating area here, making it a great way … Read more
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will return March 2 through April 12, 2018, bringing delicious cuisine, specialty beverages and exciting entertainment to Disneyland Resort guests for its third season. The culinary festival will expand to six weeks, with more days for guests to enjoy the flavors of the Golden State. More than a … Read more