Starting September 28 and running through November 12 Epcot transforms into a food and wine lovers dream destination at the 17th annual Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Take culinary a tour across six continents and through nearly thirty international marketplaces. At each marketplace place you can sample tapas-sized servings of regional specialties along with regional beers and wines.
Be sure to stop at the Terra Marketplace, offering a variety of vegan specialties for the first time in the history of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. I also recommend stopping by the Belgium Marketplace and grabbing a Belgian waffle with berry compote and whipped cream, and it goes perfectly with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur iced coffee. Now that’s what I call a perfect midday snack!
While your eating your way around the world, take some time to enjoy these new experiences that are included with your park admission. Immerse yourself in enticing sights, smells, and flavors of chocolate in the Chocolate Experience: From the Bean to the Bar Hosted by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. Enjoy discussions by the Skinnygirl herself, Bethenny Frankel. Visit a real watermelon patch at The Watermelon Patch Hosted by the National Watermelon Promotion Board. And, visit the festival center wine shop for daily wine samplings. Also, experience seminars, book signings, meet and greets, and specialty shopping. For an additional fee you can take part in additional seminars and demonstrations, as well as other premium events and experience.
Not only does the Epcot Food and Wine Festival provide you with a culinary tour around the world, but it also provides you with nightly entertainment with the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Each night at 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00pm you can enjoy a varied line up of Pop, swing, R&B, classic rock, and soul icons.
Take it from, The Disney Foodie, the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is must do for any foodie! Where else can you experience food and wine from six different continents and from almost thirty countries all in one day? E-mail me at megblair83@gmail.com and I can get started on helping you plan your dream come true foodie vacation! Remember time is running out the Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs now through November 12th.
For more information on the 17th annual Epcot Food and Wine Festival as well as a complete lineup of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, be sure to check out http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/special-events/epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival/.
To help you plan your day at the Epcot Food and Wine festival, here is a complete list of the international marketplaces featured at this years Food and Wine Festival as well as complete menu and price list.
Written by Meghan Blair, the “Disney Foodie” — As a Florida Resident, Meghan combines her love of Disney and her love of food! She will give you the best restaurant and dining tips and suggestions to make your meals, just as magical as the rest of your vacation! Book your next vacation with Meghan at 954-328 7090 or meghan@thewdwguru.com.
ARGENTINA
Culinary Offerings:
Beef Empanada – $4.00
Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée – $5.00
Beverage Selections:
Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay – $3.75 (3 oz.)
Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon – $3.75 (3 oz.)
Terrazas Reserva Torrontes – $3.75 (3 oz.)
Terrazas Reserva Malbec – $3.50 (3 oz.)
AUSTRALIA
Culinary Offerings:
Shrimp on the Barbie with Pepper Berry Citrus Glaze – $4.75
Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies – $5.75
Lamington – $3.00
Beverage Selections:
Rosemount Estate Traminer Riesling – $3.00 (3 oz.)
Rosemount Estate Chardonnay Semillon – $3.00 (3 oz.)
Rosemount Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz – $2.50 (3 oz.)
Rosemount Estate Shiraz Cabernet – $3.00 (3 oz.)
BELGIUM
Culinary Offerings:
Steamed Mussels in Hoegaarden Beer Broth and Baguette – $3.75
Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream – $3.00
Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashell Truffles – $1.75
Beverage Selections:
Hoegaarden – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Stella Artois – $3.50 (6 oz), $6.75 (12 oz.), $11.75 (22 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Leffe – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Iced Coffee – $7.50 (5 oz.)
BREWER’S COLLECTION
Beverage Selections:
Radeberger Pilsner – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Altenmünster Oktoberfestr – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Altenmünster Dunkelr – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Hövelsr – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Schöfferhofer Weizen – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Schöfferhofer Grapefruit – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Berliner Kindl Dark – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Sion Kölsch – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
CANADA
Culinary Offerings:
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup – $4.00
Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta and “Minus 8” Onion Jam – $4.25
“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce – $6.50
Beverage Selections:
Neige Première Apple Ice Wine – $5.25 (2 oz.)
Neige Bubble – $6.00 (5 oz.)
Mission Hill Family Estate Syrah – $5.25 (3 oz.)
Moosehead Beer – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
CARIBBEAN
Culinary Offerings:
Ropa Vieja with Cilantro Rice – $3.50
Jerk Spiced Chicken Drumstick with Mango Chutney – $3.25
Beverage Selections:
Bacardi® Frozen Dragon Berry Colada – $7.75 (7 oz.), $12.25 (7 oz. souvenir)
Bacardi® Torched Cherry Frozen Cherry Limeade – $7.75 (7 oz.)
Bacardi® Frozen Rock Coconut Mojito – $12.75 (7 oz. souvenir)
CHEESE
Culinary Offerings:
Cheese Fondue with Sourdough Bread – $3.25
Trio of Artisan Cheeses: Beecher’s Flagship Reserve Cheddar, La Bonne Vie Goat Brie and Rogue River Creamery Echo Mountain Blue Cheese – $4.50
Beverage Selections:
Sterling Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Vitners Collection – $2.50 (3 oz.)
Sterling Riesling Vitners Collection – $3.00 (3 oz.)
Sterling Pinot Noir Vitners Collection – $3.50 (3 oz.)
Sterling Meritage Vitners Collection – $2.50 (3 oz.)
CHINA
Culinary Offerings:
Mongolian Beef with Chinese Steamed Bun – $4.50
Pork Pot Stickers – $3.75
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Pickled Vegetables – $4.25
Mango Tapioca Pudding – $3.25
Beverage Selections:
Tsing Tao Beer – $6.00
Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling – $3.50
Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Syrah – $3.50
Happy Lychee with Vodka – $7.00
Sunny Guava with Coconut Rum – $7.00
CRAFT BEER
Beverage Selections:
Widmer Rotator IPA: Spiced IPA, Portland, OR – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Red Hook Pilsner, Portsmouth, NH – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Blue Moon Seasonal, Golden, CO – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Leinenkugel’s Berry Weiss, Chippewa Falls, WI – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Florida Beer Company’s Devil’s Triangle, Florida – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Abita Purple Haze, Abita Springs, LA – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Full Sail IPA, Hood River, OR – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Chico, CA – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
DESSERTS & CHAMPAGNE
Culinary Offerings:
Yogurt Panna Cotta with Orange Cake, Raspberries and Pomegranate – $1.50
Lemon Custard Verrine with Blueberry Compote – $1.50
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Chili and Salted Caramel – $1.50
Beverage Selections:
Nesquik Frozen Chocolate Foam – $2.50 (7 oz.)
Nesquik Frozen Strawberry Foam – $2.50 (7 oz.)
Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial – $12.75 (5 oz.)
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial – $12.00 (5 oz.)
Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial – $11.75 (5 oz.)
Moët & Chandon Impérial – $10.50 (5 oz.)
FIFE & DRUM
Beverage Selections:
Red Stag Lemonade by Jim Beam® – $8.50 plus tax (12 oz.)
Red Stag Honey Tea Lemonade by Jim Beam® – $8.50 plus tax (12 oz.)
FLORIDA LOCAL – NEW!
Culinary Offerings:
White Corn Arepa with Mangalitsa Pork Rillette and Zellwood Sweet Corn Salad – $4.00
Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables, Fried Plantains and Cilantro – $4.25
Beverage Selections:
Florida Beer Company Florida Lager – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Florida Beer Company Key West Southernmost Wheat – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Florida Orange Grove Key Limen – $2.75 (3 oz.)
Florida Orange Grove Hurricane Class 5, Florida White Sangria – $3.25 (3 oz.)
FRANCE
Culinary Offerings:
Escargots Persillade en Brioche – $5.25
Coq au Vin sur Gratin de Macaroni – $5.50
Créme Brûlée au Chocolat au Lait – $4.00
Beverage Selections:
Chardonnay, Bouchard Aîné & Fils – $5.75
Merlot, Château de Mercade Bordeaux – $6.75
Sparkling Pomegranate Kir – $7.75
Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush – $9.75
GERMANY
Culinary Offerings:
Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese) – $3.25
Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll – $4.75
Apple Strudel with Karamel-Vanilla Sauce – $3.50
Beverage Selections:
Selbach-Oster Estate Spätlese – $4.50 (3 oz.)
JH Selbach Riesling Classic – $3.00 (3 oz.)
JH Selbach Riesling QbA Red Label – $2.75 (3 oz.)
Niersteiner Spiegelberg Dornfelder – $3.25 (3 oz.)
Radeberger Pilsner – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Altenmünster Dunkel – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
GREECE
Culinary Offerings:
Greek Salad with Pita Bread – $3.00
Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey – $3.25
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki – $4.25
Spanakopita – $4.00
Dannon® Oikos® Greek Yogurt Cups – $3.25
Beverage Selections:
Domaine Skouras Moscofilero – $3.50 (3 oz.)
Domaine Skouras St. George – $3.25 (3 oz.)
Sigalas Assyrtiko – $3.50 (3 oz.)
Alpha Axia Syrah – $4.25 (3 oz.)
HAWAI’I
Culinary Offerings:
Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise – $3.25
Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips – $3.75
Beverage Selections:
Seven Tiki® Mai Tai – $7.75 (7 oz.)
Kona Brewing Company Big Wave Golden Ale – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Kona Brewing Company Pipeline Porter – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
HOPS & BARLEY
Culinary Offerings:
Linda Bean’s® Lobster Claw Cuddler® Chilled with Herb Mayonnaise – $6.50
Linda Bean’s® Perfect Maine Lobster Roll® – $7.50
Linda Bean’s® Maine Home Style Clam Chowder – $3.25
Pumpkin Mousse with Craisins and Orange Sauce – $1.50
Beverage Selections:
Samuel Adams Boston Lager® – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Samuel Adams® Seasonal – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat® – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
17th Anniversary Festival Beer– Samuel Adams® Chocolate Bock – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
Samuel Adams Light® – $6.00 (12 oz.)
Samuel Adams® Cream Stout – $6.25 (12 oz.)
Samuel Adams® Latitude 48 IPA – $6.00 (12 oz.)
Angry Orchard Hard Cider – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
IRELAND
Culinary Offerings:
Lobster and Seafood Fisherman’s Pie – $6.00
Kerrygold® Cheese Selection: Irish Aged Cheddar, Dubliner and Cashel Blue with Apple Chutney and Brown Bread – $3.50
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey’s Ganache – $3.25
Beverage Selections:
Guinness – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Bunratty Mead Honey Wine – $5.00 (3 oz.)
Bunratty Potcheen Chilled Irish Coffee – $6.50 (7 oz.)
ITALY
Culinary Offerings:
Ravioli di Formaggio All’emiliana (Baked Cheese Ravioli, Creamy Beef Bolognese, Parmesan, Mozzarella) – $5.50
Salsiccia e “Papacelli” Napoletani (Sweet Sausage, Red Pepper, Ciaibatta Bread) – $5.50
Cannoli al Cioccolato (Chocolate-Covered Cannoli filled with Ricotta, Chocolate, Candied Fruit) – $3.50
Beverage Selections:
Moretti Beer – $8.00 (12 oz.)
Prosecco Zardetto – $8.00
Pinot Grigio Mezzacorona – $6.00
Chianti Castello di Quercetto – $6.00
Italian Margherita – $10.00
JAPAN
Culinary Offerings:
Spicy Hand Roll (Tuna & Salmon with Chili Pepper, Soy Sauce & Sesame Oil Topped with Kazan Volcano Sauce) – $4.95
Karaage Hand Roll (Crispy Chicken Breast with Sushi Rice and Spicy Mayonnaise) – $4.25
California Roll (Avocado, Cucumber, Crab, Mayonnaise, Smelt Roe Rolled in Sushi Rice and Seaweed) – $3.95
Sukiyaki Beef Pan (Marinated Thinly Sliced Rib Eye with Sauteed Onions and Teriyaki Sauce Served in a Bun) – $4.50
Beverage Selections:
Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer – $8.00
Sake-Kikusui Super Dry, Junmai – $7.00
Sake-Bishounen Junmai Ginjo – $8.00
Sake Strawberry Mist – $6.00
MEXICO
Culinary Offerings:
Crispy Shrimp Taco with Chipotle Lime Mayo and Cabbage Served on a Flour Tortilla – $5.25
Taco de Filete with Cascabel Pepper Sauce and Scallions Served on a Flour Tortilla – $5.50
Natilla de Cajeta (Caramel Custard Served with Sauce) – $3.00
Beverage Selections:
Dos Equis Beer – $8.25 (20 oz.)
L.A. Cetto Chardonnay – $4.50
Lime Strawberry Margarita On the Rocks – $7.75
Tequila Flight: Tequila Blanco, Reposado and Anejo – $12.50
MOROCCO
Culinary Offerings:
Kefta Pocket (Ground Seasoned Beef in a Pita Pocket) – $5.00
Merguez Sausage (Beef and Lamb Sausage with Grilled Peppers and Onions) – $5.00
Baklava – $2.95
Beverage Selections:
Casa Beer – $6.00
Amazigh Red – $4.00
Sangria – $5.00
Mimosa Royale – $7.00
NEW ZEALAND
Culinary Offerings:
Seared Sea Scallop with Kumara Red Curry Puree and Apple Radish Salad – $4.25
Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney – $5.00
Beverage Selections:
Kim Crawford Pinot Grigio – $4.75 (3 oz.)
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc – $3.50 (3 oz.)
Kim Crawford Un-Oaked Chardonnay – $3.50 (3 oz.)
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir – $4.75 (3 oz.)
POLAND
Culinary Offerings:
Kielbasa & Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream – $5.00
Zapiekanki-Toasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bread with House Made Ketchup – $3.00
Beverage Selections:
Chandon Carneros Chardonnay – $4.50 (3 oz.)
Tyskie – $6.00 (11.2 oz.)
Belvedere® Frozen Lemon Apple “Tea” – $8.50 (7 oz.)
SCANDINAVIA
Culinary Offerings:
Taste of Scandinavia: Cured Salmon, Herring and Shrimp Salad – $4.00
Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries – $3.50
Rice Pudding with Driscoll’s® Only The Finest Berries™ – $2.75
Beverage Selections:
Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee – $8.75 (5 oz.)
Xanté – $6.00 (1.5 oz.)
Xanté Sunshine – $7.50 (7 oz.)
SINGAPORE
Culinary Offerings:
Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice – $3.25
Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce – $4.25
Beverage Selections:
Tiger Beer – $6.00 (11.2 oz.)
Marqués de Cáceres Satinela – $2.50 (3 oz.)
Singapore Sling – $7.75 (5 oz.)
SOUTH AFRICA
Culinary Offerings:
Seared Filet of Beef with Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Braai Sauce – $5.00
Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket – $3.25
Beverage Selections:
Fairview Sauvignon Blanc – $2.50 (3 oz.)
Fairview Pinotage – $3.25 (3 oz.)
SOUTH KOREA
Culinary Offerings:
Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw – $3.25
Mung Bean Pancake with Shrimp and Kimchi Sauce – $3.00
Beverage Selections:
Bohae Black Raspberry Wine-Bokbunjajoo – $4.00 (3 oz.)
Chung Ha Soju Fruit Slushy – $7.50 (7 oz.)
Chung Ha Soju – $6.50 (1.5 oz.)
TERRA – NEW!
Culinary Offerings:
Trick’n Chick’n Curry with Basmati Rice featuring Gardein Chick’n Breast – $3.75
Chili Colorado with House Made Chips & Cashew Cheese, featuring Gardein Beefless Tips – $3.75
Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Sorbet and Coconut Foam – $2.75
Beverage Selections:
Paul Dolan Sauvignon Blanc – $4.25 (3 oz.)
Paul Dolan Pinot Noir – $4.25 (3 oz.)
Silk® Berry Smoothie – $3.75 (7 oz.)
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