Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue Archives

PHOTOS: Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue Reopens at EPCOT with Individually-Packaged Sauces, Social Distancing Measures, and More

July 17, 2020

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue had only been open a month when Walt Disney World theme parks closed down. We visited The American Adventure today to see how this quick-service restaurant has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most quick-service restaurants right now, you are encouraged to mobile order unless you have specific … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/25/20 (Flower & Garden Festival Topiaries, Blooming Trees, Festival of the Arts Removal, and More)

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020

by Chris Green

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Good morning from EPCOT! The day after the Festival of the Arts has concluded means lots of changes around the park. Today, we decided to check out what was new. Minnie Mouse was out greeting guests early on this morning. The morning did not start out well inside The Land, where both Soarin’ and Living … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/19/20 (Regal Eagle Grand Opening, Topiaries in World Showcase, and More)

February 19, 2020

by Annie Wilson

Welcome to the latest photo report from EPCOT. It’s the day we’ve all be waiting for: Regal Eagle Smokehouse is officially open for business! Unfortunately, they don’t open until 11:30 AM, so we’ll start our day by exploring Future World first (or what’s left of it, anyway…) The pop-up shop inside the EPCOT Experience has … Read more

REVIEW: Every Refreshingly Patriotic Specialty Beverage from the Walk-Up Bar at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT

February 19, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

Today’s a day for the red, white, and ‘cue! Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue has finally opened at The American Adventure at EPCOT, and if a full menu of barbecue isn’t enticing enough, there’s even a walk-up bar offering craft beers and wines on tap, as well as specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages! … Read more

REVIEW: Every Item on the Menu – An All-American Feast at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue in EPCOT

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

Greetings, world travelers, and welcome to the great Centennial Cook-Off! Today is an auspicious occasion at The American Adventure at EPCOT, as Sam Eagle has finally opened the doors at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue! A salute to ALL cook-offs… but mostly barbecue. Naturally, we felt it was our patriotic duty to try out … Read more

PHOTOS: New Opening-Day Muppets Merchandise from Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT

February 19, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

Truly, two of America’s greatest contributions to the world are barbecue and the Muppets. Thankfully, these two icons have come together at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue at The American Adventure at EPCOT, and you can commemorate this epic collaboration with merchandise themed to the new restaurant! We don’t get to see much … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look Inside Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue; Opens Tomorrow at EPCOT

February 18, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

In a new video, Disney has revealed that Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue will open tomorrow, February 19th, at EPCOT. Here’s a first look at the interior: Not only will patriotic Muppet Sam the Eagle serve as host, but there will also be posters celebrating the different styles of barbecue sauce that guests … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/18/20 (Regal Eagle Sign Uncovered, Lighter Crowds, Flower & Garden Prep, and More)

February 18, 2020

by Billy

Good morning from EPCOT, a park in a state of constant transition. Let’s go take a look around our favorite construction zone! With President’s Day weekend now behind us, the crowds at EPCOT this morning were significantly lower than we’ve been seeing. You can probably hear my audible sigh of relief at this point. Sandwiched … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/16/20 (New Pathways, Farewell to Agent P, Fun Socks and More)

February 16, 2020

by Annie Wilson

Welcome to the latest update from EPCOT. Today was a day for big changes, with walls going up around the center of Future World (World Celebration). Guests will have to choose left or right (East or West) to start their day. Thankfully, there are plenty of Cast Members stationed around the construction walls with signs … Read more

PHOTOS: Patriotic Bunting and Final Touches Added to Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue; Opening Further Delayed at EPCOT

February 16, 2020

by Elise Dwight

President’s Day is just hours away, Sam Eagle! He still has just a little more time to open his very American barbecue joint in time for President George Washington’s birthday. But for now, let’s check in for our latest construction update for Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue. The outside of the upcoming restaurant is still … Read more

PHOTOS: New EPCOT Guidemap Indicates Regal Eagle and Taste Track Openings This Weekend, New Pathways, and More

February 15, 2020

by Elise Dwight

The EPCOT Guidemap has once again been redone to catch up with all the changes happening around the park. In the January 17–24, 2020 map, we see a mix of what’s currently available in the park, while hinting at what’s to come. At the bottom of the map, we see the new pathways. We also see … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/9/20 (Disney Skyliner Popcorn Bucket, Expression Section Art Wall, Construction, and More)

February 9, 2020

by Noelle Burk

It was a chilly morning here at EPCOT, but we were kept warm by thoughts of all the good food that might be waiting for us! Sadly, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue isn’t open yet, despite us crossing our fingers for a soft opening. Thankfully with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/31/20 (New “The Three Caballeros” T-Shirt, Baby Yoda Art, Colorful Mickey and Friends Merchandise, and More)

February 1, 2020

by Kelly Morgan-Brown

Greetings world travelers, and welcome to EPCOT! We hope you have your passports ready, because we’re about to hit the park. Let’s go! When entering EPCOT, it’s hard to miss the new security screening structure. Work is moving along quickly! Our first stop this morning was the temporary MouseGear to check for any new merchandise. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/31/20 (New Mickey and Friends Merchandise, Lights Added to the Sign at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, Awning Installed in France Pavilion’s Expansion, and More)

January 31, 2020

by Kelly Morgan-Brown

Welcome to EPCOT! It’s a bit of a dreary day with cloudy skies and some drizzling rain, but we’re not going to let that stop us. Between the multiple construction projects and Festival of the Arts, there’s so much happening around the park. Let’s take a look! We keep checking, but the new Future World … Read more