Spring in Florida is about to bloom brighter than ever! The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns from March 4 to June 1, 2026, bringing fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun across all of EPCOT.
Whether you’re strolling through lush gardens, tasting your way around Outdoor Kitchens, or singing along at Garden Rocks, this festival is the perfect way to celebrate the beauty of spring at Walt Disney World.
This year’s festival will surround you with whimsical character topiaries, breathtaking gardens, and beautifully designed exhibits throughout World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase.
More than 60 topiaries from classic Disney favorites will be blooming across the park while over 31 gardens and floral displays will offer opportunities to explore, relax, and enjoy the stunning horticulture Disney is known for.
Garden Rocks Concert Series
Get ready to jam along to live music at the Garden Rocks Concert Series in America Gardens Theatre, returning with an incredible mix of chart-topping artists and Orlando’s blossoming local talent. With performances every weekend, there’s always something new to enjoy.
2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup
March 5-7 — The Music of ABBA (NEW)
March 8-9 — Simple Plan
March 13-14 — Blue October
March 15-16 — Billy Ocean
March 20-23 — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II
March 27-28 — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
March 29-30 — 38 Special
April 3-4 — Chubby Checker
April 5-6 — Sugar Ray
April 10-11 — Information Society (NEW)
April 12-13 — Rick Springfield
April 17-18 — Berlin
April 19-20 — The Commodores
April 24-25 — FireHouse (NEW)
April 26-27 — Air Supply
May 1-2 — A Flock of Seagulls
May 3-4 — Plain White T’s
May 8-9 — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW)
May 10-11 — 98 Degrees
May 15-16 — The Spinners
May 17-18 — Josiah Queen (NEW)
May 22-23 — Iam Tongi (NEW)
May 24-25 — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
May 29-30 — Queensrÿche
May 31-June 1 — Maverick City Music
Admission to see your favorite act is included with EPCOT park entry, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those seeking guaranteed seating, dining packages are offered, allowing guests to enjoy a meal at select EPCOT restaurants before the show.
Garden Rocks Dining Package
Relish palate pleasing cuisine topped off with a musical treat at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. These sweet-as-honey dining packages pair fabulous food with toe-tappin’ tunes, giving you the best of both worlds: a delicious meal and guaranteed seating at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Make your reservations starting on February 5 through the My Disney Experience app or the official Walt Disney World website.
What’s Included
Guests who book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package will enjoy:
An entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet, plus a nonalcoholic or alcoholic beverage.
The Spice Road Table package includes two small plates, shared tagine, shared dessert platter, and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage.
One (1) guaranteed seat per person to the Garden Rocks concert held the same day as your dining reservation.
It’s the perfect springtime night out: savor incredible flavors, then head over to America Gardens Theatre knowing your seat is waiting for you.
Outdoor Kitchens
Food lovers, rejoice! The festival’s beloved Outdoor Kitchens return this year, serving fresh, garden-inspired flavors from around the world. With returning favorites and brand-new dishes, there’s something for every palate. Keep an eye out for the official Foodie Guide coming out on a later date.
Don’t forget to pick up your Festival Passport to explore the Garden Graze food stroll and collect your stamps along the way!
Fun for Kids of All Ages
This year’s festival features multiple family-friendly experiences that celebrate discovery, play, and the magic of springtime:
Spike’s PollenNation Exploration
Follow Spike the Bee across EPCOT’s blooming gardens in this charming scavenger hunt adventure.
Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt
A springtime favorite! Search for character-themed eggs hidden throughout World Showcase during this limited-time experience.
Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth
Step inside this enchanting walkthrough butterfly garden filled with dozens of species in every color of the rainbow.
More Magic in Bloom
There’s truly nothing like spring at EPCOT where every corner bursts with color, creativity, and culinary delights. Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for even more festival details, including Outdoor Kitchen menus, and festival merchandise.
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without trying a few new cookie recipes and scarfing down a couple of seasonal favorites. For me, the Hazelnut Linzer Cookie with Raspberry Jam and the Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie will always be on the list. And this year was no different as Nicole and I embarked on the Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth.
Grab your festival passport because this sweet stroll has 13 cookies to choose from with seasonal beverages available at each Holiday Kitchen.
How the Holiday Cookie Stroll Works
You’ve just entered EPCOT, and you’re ready to eat cookies all around the world — what should you do first? Grab a festival passport. It is the key to your stroll and on page 36, you’ll find a list of 13 delicious cookies that are available for this experience. The following page is where the stamps happen. With each cookie you purchase, you’ll receive the corresponding cookie stamp in the fun cookie cutouts.
By purchasing five cookies, your stamped page will be complete, and you will receive a fun surprise treat from the Holiday Sweets & Treats signifying that you completed the stroll. And trust me, if you enjoy baking your own holiday cookies at home, this one is perfect for you!
Now let’s begin…
New! Ginger-Molasses Cookie with Cream Cheese Icing
Our first stop of the stroll was the Ginger-Molasses Cookie with Cream Cheese Icing within CommuniCore Hall. Starting off strong with the perfect balance of spice and sweet, this new cookie is chewy and coated with a decadent amount of cream cheese icing.
Location: Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow (CommuniCore Hall)
This was just one of the three cookies available. If you tend to gravitate toward cookies with less icing, you’ll also find these options at the same Holiday Kitchen:
New! Prototype Cookie: Sugar Cookie with Orange-Cranberry Icing and Dark Chocolate
Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie
Our Suggested Pairing
Nicole suggested the Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Frosted Gingerbread White Stout to increase the gingerbread and molasses flavors, and she was spot on because the brewing company says this seasonal pale is meant to be paired with holiday desserts like gingerbread cookies.
Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
If you love chocolate, the Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie is the one for you. This rich crinkle cookie tastes like you’re biting into a brownie that’s been dusted with cinnamon.
Location: Nochebuena Cocina (between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion)
Nicole noted how it’s very soft when you first bite into the cookie and has a fudgy center that’s perfect for chocolate fans.
Bake Disney’s Holiday Cookies at Home
Many of the cookies mentioned in this story were recently featured in Cooking Up the Magic on the Disney Parks Blog. Check it out and grab the recipe for your favorite cookie!
Our Suggested Pairing
The Ponche Navideño is a warm non-alcoholic Christmas punch. This drink brings the tropics and the holiday together with apples, pears, guava, oranges, dried hibiscus, brown sugar, tamarind, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
Hazelnut Linzer Cookie with Raspberry Jam
Now making our way around the World Showcase, the Linzer Cookie is a classic at the festival for a reason. This buttery, melt-in-your-mouth magic is enhanced with a spread of raspberry jam. And this year, you’ll notice the cookie has a new shape for its center cutout – the one and only, Mickey Mouse.
Nicole also shared that it was a nice contrast after trying the Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie because the jam has a bright, tangy taste compared to the intense chocolate.
Our Suggested Pairing
We paired this shortbread cookie with Glühwein, a house-made hot spiced wine. This drink is wonderful on a chillier day and will make you feel like you’ve been transported into a Christmas market. These two together feel like a warm hug on a cold December day and will bring holiday cheer as you continue your stroll to the next stop.
New! Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie
This cookie has a soft, cake-like texture and is now in the shape of Mickey Mouse. Split down the middle, it features both vanilla and chocolate fondant icing.
Location: L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (between Morocco and France Pavilions)
Cookie Category: Drop Cookie
The great debate between Nicole and I was which side should be eaten first. Nicole prefers chocolate first, but I have to disagree. I hope you all try this one and let us know which side is your favorite because there is now a Disney Parks Blog divide.
However, there was one thing we both agreed on. The first bite must be the ears. We don’t make the rules; that’s just how it’s meant to be – like how you wouldn’t start a sandwich with a bite in the middle.
Our Suggested Pairing
We paired this one with an additional Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie. Just one cookie wasn’t enough!
New! Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with Maple Buttercream
Brand new to the festival this year, we had to include the Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with Maple Buttercream on our list. This cookie features maple buttercream and has a nice sweet to salty ratio with the sea salt flakes on top.
We decided to double the maple by selecting the Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale as our pairing for this cookie. These two together created the ultimate nutty, caramel experience we were looking for and might have been our favorite surprise pairing from the entire outing.
Bonus Stop for the Coffee-Mocha Cookie
By now you might be slowing down, so why not add a boost of energy with a Coffee-Mocha Cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans.
Location: Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen (Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion)
Instead of grabbing a beverage here, we decided to walk over to Holiday Sweets & Treats for our final pairing. They had a Festive Flight featuring Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s that was screaming our names. Perfect for a group, you can taste three different hot cocoas including:
Christmas Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa topped with whipped cream and sprinkles
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread garnish
Cookie Butter Hot Cocoa topped with whipped cream and speculoos spice
Holiday Cookie Stroll Prize
Congratulations! You made it to the end of the stroll with a bonus cookie or two. If you also decided to wrap up your stroll with the Festive Flight like me and Nicole, then you’re already in the right place.
At Holiday Sweets & Treats, show your festival passport with the five completed stamps to the cast member at the redemption window to claim your victory.
Find Even More Sweetness This Season at EPCOT
The Holiday Cookie Stroll is just the start of your holiday celebration at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. While you’re strolling through and trying cookies, be sure to check your festival passport and our 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Foodie Guide for even more holiday celebrations, traditions, and dishes from around the globe, now through December 30.
It’s the most wonderful (and tasty) time of the year! The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth is back from November 28 to December 30, 2025. All throughout the park you can join in on holiday celebrations, traditions, and dishes from around the globe.
You’ll want to jingle all the way over to the Holiday Kitchens where you’ll find a delicious list of bites and sips to put you in the holiday spirit. With the return of classics, like the Cheese Fondue at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen or the Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie from the Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow, and new delights, including the Liquid Nitrogen Chocolate-Peppermint Mousse at Swirled Showcase and the Red Velvet Cake Pop from Holiday Hearth Desserts, there’s something for everyone to try.
Those with a sweet tooth will want to check out the Holiday Cookie Stroll. This fan-favorite food stroll features cookies from the Holiday Kitchens that are sure to sleigh your taste buds. Simply collect stamps in your Festival Passport by purchasing five of these items to redeem a special treat from Holiday Sweets & Treats.
And don’t forget to take part in the festive entertainment, including the beloved Candlelight Processional, the Holiday Storytellers, and JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season. You can even meet old St. Nick himself – Santa Claus – at CommuniCore Hall!
I can’t wait to unwrap this year’s menus for the Festival of the Holidays. Are you hungry?
2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Menus
World Celebration
Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Menu
Location: CommuniCore Hall
Food Items:
Prototype Cookie: Sugar cookie with orange-cranberry icing and dark chocolate(New)
Ginger-Molasses Cookie with cream cheese icing (New)
Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie
Beverages:
Gingerbread Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic)
Gingerbread Milk Shake with whipped cream vodka
Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s (Non-alcoholic)
Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s with whipped cream vodka (New)
Crooked Can Brewing Company Gingerbread Bock (New)
Gulf Stream Brewing Baking Spirits Bright Gingerbread Red Ale (New)
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Frosted Gingerbread White Stout
Beer Flight
Seasonal Wine
Favorites of Festivals Past Menu
Location: CommuniCore Plaza
Food Items:
Reuben Croquettes with pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese with Thousand Island dipping sauce
Brown Sugar and Mustard-glazed Ham Sliders with cranberry and apple coleslaw on a Hawaiian roll
Panettone Holiday Trifle with eggnog custard topped with cranberry-cherry compote and sugared almonds
Beverages:
Cigar City Brewing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale (New)
Frozen Caramel Hot Cocoa featuring TWIX cookie bar pieces and Whipped Cream (Non-alcoholic)
BRLO Winter Hard Cider (New)
Keel Farms Yukon Maple Bourbon Hard Cider (New)
3 Daughters Brewing Peppermint Hard Cider (New)
Wicked Weed Brewing Jack Frost IPA
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Cranberry Vanilla Wheat Ale (New)
Brewery Ommegang Gilded Noel White Chocolate Imperial Blonde Stout (New)
Beer Flight
Hard Cider Flight
Cocoa Peppermint Warmer: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s with peppermint schnapps
World Discovery
Connections Café Menu
Location: In World Discovery
Food Item:
Holiday Sugar Cookie
Connections Eatery Menu
Location: In World Discovery
Food Item:
Figment Holiday Sweater Liege Waffle: Chocolate-coated gingerbread waffle with a flurry of blizzard-themed sprinkles and white chocolate garnish
Beverage:
Spiced Caramel Apple: Minute Maid Cranberry Juice, apple cider, and caramel syrup garnished with a cinnamon stick (Non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey)(New)
World Showcase
Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Menu
Location: Mexico
Food Items:
Tostada de Carne: Braised beef tips slowly cooked Mexican-style atop a fried corn tortilla with black beans, crispy onions, and queso fresco (New)
Tamal de Pollo con Mole: Shredded chicken and mole in corn masa topped with mole negro, queso fresco, crema Mexicana, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds (New)
Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with cinnamon sugar (New)
Beverages:
Chai-mazing Margarita: Chai-infused Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco, apple-ginger juice, and chai liqueur (New)
Horchata Margarita: Cinnamon-infused Ilegal Mezcal, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, agua de horchata, and cinnamon horchata rum (New)
Holiday Cerveza: Mexican artisanal craft lager with black currant liqueur
Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Menu
Location: China
Food Items:
BBQ Char Siu Pork Fried Rice with Chinese La Chang sausage, egg, yellow onion, green onion, and sesame (New)
Beef Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil
Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce
Beverages:
Tiger Milk Tea with Assam black tea, whole milk, brown sugar syrup, and tapioca boba (Non-alcoholic) (NEW)
Brew Hub Year of the Dragon: Dragon fruit lager
Butterfly Lantern: Butterfly pea blossom gin, vodka, prickly pear syrup, lychee syrup, and white boba
Lychee Martini: Vodka, lychee syrup, and vermouth
Peach of Longevity: Peach schnapps, citrus vodka, piña colada mix, and Minute Maid Orange Juice
Refreshment Outpost Menu
Location: African Outpost
Food Items:
Spiced Shrimp Stew with Jollof Rice (New)
DOLE Whip Raspberry in a waffle cone (Plant-based)
Beverages:
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Florida Ginger Snap Lager(New)
Crooked Can Brewing Company Chocolate Mint Cookie Stout(New)
Ciderboys Caramel Apple Hard Cider
Boyd & Blair Chai Tea Mule
Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Menu
Location: Germany
Food Items:
Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, spätzle, and braised red cabbage
Cheese Fondue in a bread bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes
Hazelnut Linzer Cookie with raspberry jam
Beverages:
Weihenstephaner Kristallweissbier(New)
Possmann Pure Hard Cider
von Trapp Brewing Trösten Smoked Dark Lager
Beverage Flight
Regional Riesling
Glühwein: House-made hot spiced wine. Served warm
Sommerfest Menu
Location: Germany
Beverage:
Warm Apfel Cider with Jägermeister liqueur garnished with an orange wedge. (Served warm) (New)
Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Menu
Location: Italy
Food Items:
Salsiccia e Peperoni: Sweet sausage, roasted peppers, and focaccia (New)
Pizza e Cioccolato: Fried house-made pizza dough with sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate (New)
Montanara: Fried house-made pizza dough with pomodoro sauce, Parmesan, and fresh basil
Apple Pie Sundae: Apple pie filling with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce topped with streusel (New)
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue Menu
Location: American Adventure
Beverage:
Frozen Gingerbread Eggnog with gingerbread syrup topped with nutmeg (Non-alcoholic; spirited version available with Thomas Tew Single Barrel Rum) (New)
Block & Hans Menu
Location: American Adventure
Food Item:
Cinnamon-glazed Nuts (Plant-based)
Beverages:
Apple Pie Frozen Slush: Frozen Minute Maid Apple Juice with cinnamon syrup topped with cinnamon and sugar (Non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with apple pie moonshine) (New)
American Holiday Table Menu
Location: American Adventure
Food Items:
Chocolate Cookie featuring SNICKERS bar pieces and salted caramel (New)
Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce
Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and comeback sauce
Beverages:
Victory Brewing Co. Chocolate Cherry Stout (New)
Crooked Can Brewing Company Bah HOPbug IPA
3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter
Beer Flight
Regional White Wine
Regional Red Wine
Funnel Cake Menu
Location: American Adventure
Food Item:
Red Velvet Cookie Funnel Cake topped with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, cream cheese whipped cream, red velvet cookie pieces, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate syrup (New)
Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Menu
Location: Japan
Food Items:
Strawberry Bun: Soft pink dessert bao containing sweet strawberry cream filling finished with a light coconut sauce (New)
Sushi Tree Roll: Christmas tree-shaped sushi roll with krab meat and cream cheese garnished with spicy mayo and colorful rice pearls
Toshikoshi Soba: Buckwheat soba noodles in hot dashi fish-based soup topped with shrimp tempura and chopped green onion
Beverages:
Yuzu Refresher: Yuzu and passion fruit drink with Minute Maid Premium Lemonade and popping green apple boba pearls (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Sapporo Premium Black Beer
Chocolate Nigori Sake
Japanese Punch: Shōchū, plum wine, white cranberry juice, and lemon juice
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Menu
Location: Morocco
Food Items:
Moroccan Wrap with tomato-cucumber relish and garlic sauce served on warm Moroccan flatbread
Chermoula Chicken
Moroccan-spiced Lamb
Falafel(Plant-based)
Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with assorted dips
Beverages:
3 Daughters Brewing Golden Fig Hard Cider (New)
Keel Farms Frostbite Blueberry Ginger Hard Cider (New)
Gulf Stream Brewing Holiday Snakebite
Beverage Flight
Sparkling Holiday Fig Cocktail: Sparkling Wine, Kleiner Feigling liqueur, and white cranberry juice
L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Menu
Location: Between Morocco and France
Food Items:
Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie (New)
Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard
Smoked Salmon Potato Latke
Potato Latkes (Plant-based)
Rugelach: Pastry with raspberry jam, walnuts, and cinnamon
Beverages:
Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout
Frozen New York Whiskey Sour: Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine
Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen Menu
Location: France
Food Items:
Macaron de Noël aux Épices: Large gingerbread macaron with spiced filling (New)
Dinde Rôtie, Sauce et Garniture, servi avec Patates Douces: Roasted turkey with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, turkey gravy, and roasted sweet potatoes (New)
Crème de Saumon Fumé en Brioche aux Grains de Sesames, Concombre et Radis: Smoked salmon spread on a sesame brioche roll with cucumber and radishes
Beverages :
Pierre Sparr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé (New)
Vin Chaud French Mulled Wine flavored with orange and cinnamon spices. Served warm (New)
Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Vodka, cocoa, and whipped cream
Yukon Holiday Kitchen Menu
Location: Canada
Food Items:
Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with maple buttercream(New)
Seared Salmon with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad
Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes
Beverages:
Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic)
81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter
Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale
Collective Arts Brewing Brown Sugar Coffee Porter (New)
Beer Flight
Regional Ice Wine
Regional Red Wine
Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee with Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky
Refreshment Port Menu
Location: Near Canada
Food Item:
Turkey Poutine: Sweet potato fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions
Beverages:
Keel Farms Cinnamon Sugar Donut Hard Cider(New)
Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine
Swirled Showcase Menu
Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination Pavillion
Carib Brewery Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree IPA(New)
Stevens Point Brewery Whole Hog Hazelnut Brownie Porter (New)
Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s with choice of liqueur (Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey)
Chocolate-Peppermint Shake with Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and whipped cream vodka
Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Menu
Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination Pavillion
Food Items:
Kālua Pork with coconut, sweet potatoes, and mango salad
Lomi Lomi Salmon with tomatoes, onions, salmon roe, yuzu mayonnaise, and yuca chips
Coffee-Mocha Cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans
Cookie Milk Shake: Spiced gelato with whipped cream, a cookie wreath, Mickey-shaped holly, and sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Menu
Location: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company throughout the park
Beverage:
Holiday Cookie Latte: Espresso, caramel sauce, almond syrup, and choice of milk topped with whipped cream and merry sugar sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (New)(Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur)
When it comes to food, there’s always something for the kids – and the kids at heart – at Disney Parks! Take a peek at a few delicious options from this Foodie Guide the whole family is sure to love.
Visting EPCOT during International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth is a fan-favorite holiday tradition for Walt Disney World guests, and we are thrilled to share the first details about what you can expect when the event returns this year.
Start making your list (and checking it twice) to plan for which entertainment, eats, and experiences below you want to enjoy this holiday season.
As usual, the festival kicks off the day after Thanksgiving, so you can trade the turkey for Christmas trees, holiday treats, and cheerful traditions! Mark your calendar to attend Festival of the Holidays from November 28-December 30, 2025.
Planning ahead is the best way to start your vacation! Walt Disney World theme park tickets and lodging reservations are already available to book during the holiday season. Many of our resort hotels embrace the spirit of the season with classic holiday lights, music, and decor, all with magical Disney flair, for you to take in during your visit.
Festival of the Holidays Shows and Entertainment
There is plenty of exciting entertainment to enjoy during Festival of the Holidays – jam with JOYFUL!, learn about holiday traditions around World Showcase, and experience the magic of the Candlelight Processional.
Experience the Candlelight Processional
Each evening during the festival, the America Gardens Theatre will come alive with the stirring Candlelight Processional, a retelling of the nativity story featuring holiday hymns. This beloved performance boasts a large live orchestra, herald trumpets, and vocal ensembles including the Voices of Liberty, Disney Cast Choir, and local community groups, who perform Christmas carols and traditional tunes for all to enjoy.
A highlight of the Candlelight Processional are the celebrity narrators who bring the story of Christmas to life onstage, with previous guests of honor including Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris, and Jodi Benson. This year’s line-up will be announced at a later date, so be sure to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for updates.
Performances are held nightly at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m., with a runtime of approximately 50 minutes. Seating is first-come, first-served and often fills up fast, so we suggest planning ahead if you want to experience this stunning show. Dining packages with reserved seating are another great option for guests – more details will be available soon.
Learn from the World Showcase Storytellers
While you’re exploring the World Showcase pavilions throughout the day, you can stop to see performances from Holiday Storytellers as they share festive traditions and bring holiday tales to life in their respective countries. EPCOT is the perfect place to learn about how different cultures celebrate this special season.
Each country will spotlight unique stories and performers, including:
Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
Italy Pavilion – La Befana
Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
France Pavilion – Père Noël
United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Performances happen frequently, but showtimes can be confirmed each day in the My Disney Experience app.
Feel the Rhythm of JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season
JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season is a concert series that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. Holiday hits are performed by Central Florida group D’Vine Voices in an upbeat mix of music styles including gospel, jazz, and R&B. Check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes.
The combination of classic songs and updated arrangements with powerhouse vocalists will surely ignite warm holiday memories for every guest.
Festival of the Holidays Food and Drink
The holidays are not complete without a seasonal selection of snacks and sips, and of course EPCOT is known for its exceptional culinary offerings.
Taste the Season with Holiday Kitchens
Food and drinks are a staple ingredient of EPCOT festivals, and this year’s Holiday Kitchens will be serving up an amazing assortment of bites and beverages. These standalone booths will highlight heartwarming holiday recipes and festive flavors from around the world – we can’t wait to try them all.
The final list of vendors is still being cooked up in our kitchens, but we are thrilled to share that there will be a blend of new offerings and returning favorites. For loyal fans of our Foodie Guides, you can look forward to a full Festival of the Holidays-focused guide coming at a later date.
Sweeten Your Day with the Holiday Cookie Stroll
Another can’t-miss activity for foodies is the Holiday Cookie Stroll, returning this year. We all have magical memories of being in the kitchen learning how to bake and decorate the tastiest treats, and at Festival of the Holidays you can take a bite of cookies made in our Walt Disney World kitchens.
The complete list of items for this cheerful cookie crawl is still in the works, but we can tell you today that the stroll will again feature the Coffee-Mocha Cookie topped with Coffee-infused Buttercream, Cocoa Nibs, and Chocolate-covered Espresso Beans.
When you purchase any five cookies from the official locations and collect the corresponding stamps in your Festival Passport, you can redeem a special surprise at Holiday Sweets and Treats. This adventure is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth during the holiday season.
Festival of the Holidays Ride Overlays and Activities
Get wrapped up in the array of seasonal activities to enjoy throughout EPCOT, and don’t miss out on an iconic attraction with a festive twist.
Where to Find Santa at EPCOT
Santa is always traveling around the world, and the same is true at World Showcase. Guests can see Père Noël (Father Christmas) appear in the France Pavilion where he tells the story of Babette and her Christmas letter, and Barn Santa will be up to his old tricks in the Norway Pavilion.
Embark on Olaf’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt returns this year, which sends guests on a jolly journey to locate Olaf in 13 different spots throughout EPCOT.
Guests can purchase a map and stickers, available at select festival merchandise locations. Your quest is to find holiday traditions that Olaf has discovered in every pavilion. Once you have them all, you can visit Creations Shop or World Traveler at International Gateway to redeem a gift that’s worth melting for.
See How Nature Shines on Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses
During Festival of the Holidays, the classic attraction Living with the Land transforms into a glittering greenhouse tour, featuring sparkling Christmas lights and dazzling decor, sure to fill guests of all ages with childlike wonder and awe.
The peaceful boat ride still chronicles the incredible work of Walt Disney World plant scientists and their innovative growing techniques and technologies, with a bit of frosty flair. A holiday-themed narration can also be heard to guide you on your cruise.
Before the main course is served, we invite you to sample this delectable appetizer. It’s time to mark your calendar with this year’s festival dates, learn about returning festival activities, and get a sneak peek at a few menu items to whet your appetite.
2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival started as a 30-day global celebration of flavors and culture around World Showcase. Since its inception, this festival has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated events each year at Walt Disney World, spanning across the entire park and delighting guests throughout the summer and fall months.
Each year, the Global Marketplaces at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival feature diverse cuisines from around the world. These adventurous menus will again include kid-friendly and plant-based options.
For the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, we are celebrating with over 35 Global Marketplaces located all over the park. Stay tuned for our full Disney Eats Foodie Guide that will list every single item on the 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival menus.
Milled & Mulled: Fall Fruit Cheesecake featuring Boursin® Fig & Balsamic Cheese with Pomegranates and Candied Pecans
Nibble on Emile’s Fromage Montage
If you’re a fan of cheese (and who isn’t?), Emile’s Fromage Montage is the perfect way to indulge in your dairy cravings during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
Sample a selection of mouthwatering cheese dishes from various Festival Marketplaces scattered around the park. Collect the cheesy stamps in your festival passport to collect a complimentary dairy-licious treat. And if a day of cheese makes your heart melt like mozzarella, here is a sneak peek at your oh-so-gouda mission:
Greece: Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
Brazil: Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread
Milled & Mulled: Fall Fruit Cheesecake featuring Boursin® Fig & Balsamic Cheese with Pomegranates and Candied Pecans
Brazil: Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread
Greece: Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
Check back for the Disney Eats Foodie Guide for more cheesy details.
Play Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt
The tiny rat with a big appetite is back and serving up another round of worldwide adventure. Inspired by Disney Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Hide and Squeak hunt invites you to join Remy as he “hides” throughout World Showcase.
This scavenger hunt is perfect for littles who are learning about different foods, and the challenge of finding Remy and scoring the hunt prize remains a festival must-do for adults.
A map and stickers will be available for purchase at the park to keep track of your discoveries. As you explore the park, you’ll search for Remy in different World Showcase pavilions, where he has collected specific ingredients. Once you’ve found all of Remy’s hiding spots and completed the scavenger hunt, a special prize awaits.
See the Eat to the Beat Concert Series
At the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion, live music and delectable cuisine come together to create an unforgettable experience. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue is known to include some returning fan favorites as well as new local sounds.
The Disney Live Entertainment team always serves up a buffet of internationally recognized artists and local bands bringing their sweet sounds to the concert series.
Drum roll please, for this year’s line up!
2025 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule
Aug. 29–30 – Joey Fatone & Friends
Aug. 31–Sept. 1 – MercyMe
Sept. 5–6 – KT Tunstall (NEW)
Sept. 7–8 – TobyMac
Sept. 12–14 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
Sept. 15 – Bacilos
Sept. 19–20 – Shelia E.
Sept. 21–22 – Ben Rector (NEW)
Sept. 26–27 – Tiffany
Sept. 28–29 – Jesse & Joy
Oct. 3–4 – Baha Men
Oct. 5–6 – TBD
Oct. 10–11 – The Wanted 2.0 (NEW)
Oct. 12–13 – The Fray
Oct. 17–20 – Hanson
Oct. 24–25 – Hoobastank
Oct. 26–27 – Smash Mouth
Oct. 31–Nov. 1 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Nov. 2–3 – Boyz II Men
Nov. 7–8 – David Archuleta
Nov. 9–10 – Jordin Sparks (NEW)
Nov. 14–15 – Bowling For Soup (NEW)
Nov. 16–17 – The Beach Boys (NEW)
This series showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning various genres and eras, with something for everyone to enjoy. The concerts typically take place a few times daily, providing ample opportunities for guests to catch their favorite acts.
Admission to see your favorite act is included with EPCOT park entry, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those seeking guaranteed seating, dining packages are offered, allowing guests to enjoy a meal at select EPCOT restaurants before the show.
Festival Concert Series Dining Package
The Festival Concert Series Dining Package combines a meal at one of EPCOT’s participating table-service restaurants with guaranteed seating at a concert in the America Gardens Theatre later that evening. Make your reservations starting July 16 through the My Disney Experience app or the official Walt Disney World website.
What’s Included:
When you purchase the Festival Concert Series Dining Package, you can enjoy the following:
Choose from breakfast, lunch or dinner
Entrée, and Dessert or a buffet
Non-Alcoholic Beverage or an Alcoholic Beverage (for guests aged 21 and older)
Note: The specific offerings may vary by restaurant. For example, at Spice Road Table, the meal includes two small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter, and a beverage. Prices for the dining package vary by restaurant and mealtime.
Concert Seating
After your meal, you’ll receive a reserved seating badge for one of the Festival Concert Series performances that same day. The reserved seating is in the second section in the middle of the America Gardens Theatre. While seating is guaranteed, it’s on a first-come, first-served basis within that section, so arriving early is recommended for the best view.
Living with the Land Food & Wine Displays
Foodie lovers already know that the Living with the Land boat ride features an inside look at innovative agricultural techniques and learn about sustainable food practices.
And for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival each year, seasonal themed displays showcase ingredients along the journey and offer a deeper understanding of EPCOT’s focus on global cuisine and sustainability.
See You Soon at EPCOT Food & Wine 2025
Now that you’ve had your appetizer, we hope to leave you craving more as we get closer to the main event. Whether you’re a foodie, music lover, or family looking for fun, the festival provides an enriching experience for all guests.
With a variety of ticket, dining, and hotel options, plus special offers on tickets, rooms and vacation packages. Walt Disney World makes it easy for families to save on unforgettable vacations. To add extra magic your day at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, consider booking a Walt Disney World Resort vacation package.
Your stay includes admission to a Disney Water Park on arrival day, exclusive early park access each morning to jumpstart the fun, and access to over 25 uniquely themed resorts with perks like onsite transportation and resort activities. There’s simply no better way to be part of the magic from sunrise to starlight.
For nearly 43 years, a visit to Spaceship Earth has ushered us to the top of the 180-foot-tall geodesic sphere while thanking the ancient Phoenicians and dreaming up our futuristic lives in an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Today, join Laura and Rain from the Disney Parks Blog team as we take you inside GEO-82, the new 21+ Spaceship Earth lounge that immerses us in the flavors, views, and legacy that shape present-day EPCOT.
Looking ahead to the Spaceship Earth facade from the GEO-82 lobby
Ascending Into the Future
As we arrived at GEO-82 (near the Spaceship Earth post-show exit), our bright park surroundings were transformed via a softly curving hallway of warm metallics and subdued lighting, setting the tone for an escape into the futuristic lounge.
Here, we took in the glittering staircase, reminiscent of the spiraling ascent riders take toward the starry top of Spaceship Earth. All-too eager for bites and sips, we opted for the nearby elevator and were soon stepping into the intimate lobby of GEO-82.
The gold and bronze hues throughout the lobby and lounge offered an innovative, yet warm interpretation of a futuristic aesthetic. Amid comfortable leather seating, vintage-style prints of Spaceship Earth, EPCOT fireworks and the Monorail lined the walls.
Get up close and personal with the legendary Spaceship Earth facade
We can’t over-emphasize the stroll to your table — here you’ll pass a life-sized Spaceship Earth facade, imitating the 11,324 Alucobond tiles that make up the sphere’s iconic exterior. At your feet, twinkling lights shine, reminding us of the glimmering points that dotted the ground of a Future World past.
Looking out to World Celebration Gardens and World Showcase from GEO-82
Inside GEO-82
Entering the GEO-82 lounge, we were treated to a sweeping view of World Celebration Gardens, with World Showcase in the distance. In the lounge, mid-century modern-style furniture, soft music, and continued warm metallic tones flowed through the space.
Guests will be able to make GEO-82 reservations for special seatings to watch the nighttime spectacular, “Luminous The Symphony of Us.” As the show unfolds in harmony with the color-changing lights throughout World Celebration Gardens and on Spaceship Earth, the inside of GEO-82 will also change. The full musical score will play, and the lounge lighting will dim during the show to create a fully immersive experience.
A Walk Through the Garden and the Peach Shrub Whisky Smash with a sweet surprise
Elevated Cocktails and Zero-Proof Cocktails
Make sure you ask the team at GEO-82 about the different cocktails and zero-proof cocktails. One of our favorite parts was hearing about the complexity behind each beverage. Every element of these futuristic concoctions was well thought out.
From the in-house created Lime Cordial syrup for the High Brow Batanga to the geodesic sphere-stamped ice cubes in the Brown Butter Old-Fashioned, no detail was left behind.
They even had a fun GEO-82 Cocktail Key that showed you how each beverage was going to be prepared.
We kept flipping back and forth from the menu to the key to discover the exact glassware, ice and preparation required for our selected beverages. Shaken? Stirred? Large ice cube or sphere? We loved deciphering how our beverage would look before we even ordered.
GEO-82 Cocktail Key provides additional details about the drink preparation
Plus, for American whiskey lovers who want to try a few options during their visit, the team also selected four unique bourbons for an exclusive Disney Select Bourbon Flight:
Uncle Nearest Single Barrel
Woodford Reserve Private Barrel
Blanton’s Gold Single Barrel
Stagg Private Barrel
Talk about perfect pairings! This drink and accompanying surprise are a symbol of the amazing collaboration happening at GEO-82
Peach Shrub Whisky Smash
Evan Rosenthal, Food and Beverage Concept Manager, was on-hand to recommend the Peach Shrub Whisky Smash to get a true taste of the collaborative spirit at GEO-82, “If there is a single drink that showcases the concept of this lounge, it is the peach shrub whisky smash.”
With Toki Suntory Whisky, Lustau Amontillado Sherry, peach and mint shrub, and bubbles, the Peach Shrub Whisky Smashwas a refreshing option to enjoy on a hot summer day while relaxing with a friend.
“Tastes like summertime in a glass! The peach and mint are a perfect combination.” – Laura
Evan went on to tell us how the Peach Shrub Whisky Smash was so essential to the harmony between the kitchen dishes and the cocktails served at the bar. “We had all these beautiful peaches and mint that we macerated overnight — the sugar brings out all those juices which we made the shrub from.”
The sherry and peach preserves were soon in the hands of Chef Robby Sayles, Chef de Cuisine – Concept Development at Walt Disney World. Inspired by the drink, Robby whipped up a very special sweet surprise to accompany each Peach Shrub Whisky Smash order.
Taking Zero-Proof Cocktails to the Next Level
The GEO-82 menu offers two zero-proof drinks with very different flavor profiles. To ramp up your park day energy, the Manhattan in the Morning delivers a coffee kick balanced with smooth tart cherry and walnut bitters. Meanwhile, A Walk Through the Garden is the perfect afternoon sip; a bright and refreshing glass of bubbly citrus with a decorative spray of fennel and lemon slice.
A Walk Through the Garden
The sun was high on our EPCOT afternoon, so we tried A Walk Through the Garden for a lush cool down. It has Seedlip Garden 108 Non-Alcoholic Spirit, basil, fennel, lemon, Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters, The Bitter Truth Celery Bitters, and sparkling bubbles.
“This might just be my new go-to summer drink. Refreshing and not too sweet, it’s a spritzer with a lot of depth, offering a new exploration of flavors with each sip!” – Rain
GEO-82, like Spaceship Earth, presents the possibilities for the future. Along with the exclusive cocktails and zero-proof cocktails we tried today, the drink menu will feature wines unique to GEO-82 and highlight family-owned, smaller production wineries.
Chef’s Selection of Artisanal Cheeses, Cured Meats, and Accompaniments
A Chef’s Selection of Delectable Bites
For foodies like us, a visit to EPCOT usually means tapping into the freshest seasonal selections, whether you are tasting your way through one of the EPCOT festivals or sitting here at the GEO-82 bar.
True to form, the charcuterie board at GEO-82 will feature a chef’s selection of artisanal cheeses, cured meats and accompaniments.
On our visit, we enjoyed Calabrese Salami, Jamon Iberico, Wagyu Bresaola, Tete De Moine, Truffle Tremor Goat Cheese, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Cranberry Loaf, Euro Bake Baguette, Pecan-Green Olive Brittle, Peach Chutney, B&B Pickles, and Honeycomb.
Now, the pickles. Let’s talk about them because they come from The Land and the recipe is inspired by Chef Robby Sayles’ grandmother. She must have pixie dust at home because her recipe was magical and the perfect addition to the board.
“It was my first time trying some of the cheese and meat selections on the board, so this was a fun way to explore a sampling of flavors to pinpoint a few new favorites to pair with our drinks. Another careful collaboration between the kitchen and bar, the peach preserves from the Peach Shrub Whisky Smash showed up again on our plate as a delightful chutney.” – Rain
“The truffle goat cheese was incredible! I still have dreams about that cheese and all the items that accompanied it. Can’t wait to order the board again! ” – Laura
Evan said of the collaboration between the beverage and chef teams at GEO-82, “The chef and culinary team know that they’re not just responsible for the food, and they don’t think of it that way … They make sure that the flavors are right each time. They’ve seen how the team at the bar uses the ingredients, and they are proud of it.”
Laura and Rain enjoy sips and bites at the GEO-82 bar
Make Your Reservation for GEO-82
To come visit GEO-82 you need to make a reservation. Check the reservation calendar to plan your visit. If you need help getting a date that is full use MouseDining.com to send you alerts when a table opens up.
2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs March 1- July 5, 2023
22 plant-based or gluten/wheat friendly items available at select booths
Returning booths include The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board, The Citrus Blossom and Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is here and in full swing! The festival will run from March 1to July 5, 2023 and there are more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens blooming with delicious eats and sips that are sure to satisfy your palate. There are some fan favorite booths returning such as The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board and Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE, along with 54 new dishes making their debut at this year’s festival! You can get a full look at all menu items coming to the festival by checking out the Disney Eats Foodie Guide.
Whether you have special dietary needsor just looking to enjoy some delicious plant-based options, we’ve compiled a full list of 22 plant-based and/or gluten/wheat friendly food items you can find at the festival! So with that, let’s take a look!
Gluten/Wheat Friendly Items
EPCOT Farmers Feast(Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with bacon lardons, potato croutons, chive oil, and crispy leeks (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)(Available March 1 through April 8)
Barbecued Seared Pork Tenderloin with summer succotash, herb butter, and grapefruit vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Available May 20 through July 5)
Northern Bloom(Canada)
Seared Scallops with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and Nueske’s Applewood-smoked Bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET(Germany)
Potato Pancake with caramelized ham, onions, and herb sour cream (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza
Jardin de Fiestas(Mexico)
Quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza: House-made masa tortillas with squash blossoms, bacon, onion, zucchini, and cheese (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Taco Vampiro: Barbacoa Beef in a Corn Tortilla with crispy grilled monterey jack cheese, salsa ranchera, and esquites (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Plant-Based Food Items
BRUNCHCOT(Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based)
Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips
Florida Fresh(Near Disney Traders)
Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and spicy corn chips (New) (Plant-based)
Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based)
Hummus Trio
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina(Morocco)
Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based)
Grilled Chicken or Lamb Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
La Isla Fresca Between Morocco and France
Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based)
Pineapple Promenade Near Port of Entry
DOLE Whip (Plant-based)
Chocolate Cake and Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib
Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE Near Port of Entry
Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and kimchee mayonnaise (Plant-based)
IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based)
Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream (New) (Plant-based)
The Land Cart hosted by Advent Health
Vegetable Plate: Broccoli, carrot sticks, and tomatoes with dip (Plant-based)
Pretzels with Hummus Dip (Plant-based)
Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (Plant-based)
Gluten/Wheat Friendly & Plant-Based Food Items
Refreshment Outpost)
Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET(Germany)
Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
And there you have it, the 22 dishes that are plant-based and/or gluten/wheat friendly! I don’t know about you, but we’re excited to try out as many of these items and more at this year’s festival. If you’re looking to dine outside of the festival booths, you can request to speak with a chef or a special diets-trained cast member at most table-service and select quick-service restaurants.
The time has come to celebrate American barbecue at the NOW OPEN Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue hosted by Coca-Cola at EPCOT! In the heart of The American Adventure pavilion, a glorious restaurant named after the regal-est eagle, Sam the Eagle of The Muppets, joins our ever-growing collection of dining establishments around World Showcase.
This distinctly patriotic fast-casual restaurant has won the honor of hosting “Sam’s Centennial Cook-Off: A Salute to All Cook-Offs but Mostly Barbecue,” a competition fit for all patriots and pit masters. The contest brings a variety of classic backyard barbecue selections from across the country together to battle it out for Sam’s top award.
On the menu are BBQ dishes such as Kansas City smoked chicken, Memphis dry-rub pork ribs, North Carolina chopped smoked pork butt, and a Texas beef brisket sandwich. For those looking for a lighter option, the Power Greens Salad is a great choice, too, with fresh citrus fruit, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and radishes drizzled with a fresh citrus vinaigrette and topped with chilled pulled chicken. There is also a delicious plant-based BBQ Jackfruit Burger served on garlic toast.
Outside, the outdoor bar and patio is a great place to sit back and enjoy a selection of all-American beverages, too! The drink menu features craft brews and ciders from across the country on draft as well as wines from the west coast, Coca-Cola fountain beverages, and specialty regional cocktails like the Tennessee Lemonade with whiskey and peach or the non-alcoholic Berry Punch with white grape juice, strawberry, peach, and blackberry.
In addition, at a nearby merchandise cart, you will be able to browse a selection of exclusive merchandise featuring none other than Sam the Eagle. Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is NOW OPEN at EPCOT! Come on down and celebrate the art of American BBQ.
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth is BACK! Celebrating joyous holiday traditions from around the globe, this year’s festival is presented by AdventHealth and runs Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, 2019 and features a variety of yuletide decorations, flavors, family-friendly activities, and of course, the wondrous “Candlelight Processional.”
In addition to enjoying the stirring retelling of the Christmas story as told by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a choir and a 50-piece orchestra, special dining packages are also available for this experience every night throughout the festival. The Candlelight Dining Package allows your Clients to enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner with guaranteed seating that night during the show. These reservations fill up fast, so be sure to book your Clients today via the My Disney Experience mobile app or by visiting the Walt Disney World Resort website.
The official Holiday Cookie Stroll is also returning this year with yummy cookies galore! Your Clients can purchase any five cookies from any of the official cookie stroll locations noted in their Passport, making sure to collect a matching stamp for each cookie purchased. Once they’ve collected 5 stamps, bring the stamped Passport to Holiday Sweets & Treats for a complimentary completer cookie! This activity is great for the kids, and can be completed at your Client’s leisure. They can even bring back your stamped Passport to Epcot at any time during the festival to complete their stroll. And what’s more, there’s a variety of new cookies for Guests to enjoy this year!
Here’s a closer look at all the yummy details of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays.
GF indicates “Gluten/Wheat Friendly” items
KA indicates Kid-approved items
Feast of the Three Kings (Near the Mexico Pavilion):
Food Items:
Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives (GF)
Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji and Tomato Sauce (GF)
Arepas topped with Melted Queso Fresco (GF, KA)
Tres Leches Rice Pudding with Pumpkin Seeds (GF)
Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
Beverages:
Coquito: Tropical Eggnog (non-alcoholic, KA)
M.I.A. Beer Company Tres Reyes Mango Golden, Doral, FL
Coquito: Tropical Eggnog with a Bacardi Gold Dark Rum Floater
M.I.A. Beer Company White Christmas IPA, Doral, FL
3 Daughters Brewing 70 Degree Winter Weizen, St. Petersburg, FL
Shipyard Candy Cane Coffee Porter, Clearwater, FL
Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale, San Francisco, CA
Barrel of Monks Brewing Figgy Terno, Boca Raton, FL
Castle Church Brewing Here I Stand Stout, Orlando, FL
Beer Flights also available
Refreshment Outpost (African Outpost):
Food Items:
Warm Caramel Stuffed Salted Pretzel with Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce (KA)
Beverage Items:
Coca-Cola Cinnamon Float (non-alcoholic, KA)
Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL
Shanghai Holiday Kitchen (China Pavilion):
Food Items:
Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls (KA)
Mongolian Beef Bao Bun and a Fortune Cookie
Celebration Barbecue Pork with Steamed Rice and a Fortune Cookie
Chengdu Spicy Street Fries
Beverage Items:
Tsingtao Beer
Firework: Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold, Vodka, Mango Syrup, Orange Juice and Soda Water
Marco Boba: Amaretto, Iced Coffee, Milk and Boba
The Lucky Mo: Peach Schnapps, Peach Syrup, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice and Coconut Milk
Norway- Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe (Norway Pavilion):
Traditional Holiday Rice Cream
Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen (Mexico Pavilion):
Food Items:
Giant Tostada de Puerco: Braised Pork served on a Giant Tostada with Chipotle Black Bean Spread, Guajillo Sauce, Queso Fresco, Crema Mexicana, Pickled Onion, and topped with Chicharrón Dust (GF)
Tamal de Pollo: Braised Chipotle Chicken served in a Corn Masa with Yellow Mole and topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Queso Cotija and Crema Mexicana (GF, KA)
Horchata Cheesecake: Creamy Rice Cheesecake served with Cajeta Sauce
Beverages:
Holiday Cider: Hard Apple Cider with Cinnamon-infused Tequila
Mexican Fruit Punch: Mezcal, Red Wine, and Blackcurrant Liqueur infused with Star Anise, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger and Orange Peel (served warm)
Horchata Margarita: Tequila, Horchata Rum, Cinnamon Whisky, and Agua de Horchata served on the rocks
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company:
Future World East: Choco-Latte: Latte with Chocolate Sauce and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Canada: Ginger Chai Madness: Chai Latte with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Gingerbread Syrup
Showcase Plaza: Coconut Snowstorm: Latte with RumChata and Coconut Syrup
The American Adventure: Toffee Coffee: Latte with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Sea Salt Caramel Toffee Sauce
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays starts Nov. 29 and runs through Dec. 30, 2019, so be sure to tell your Clients to come and feast on these delicious yuletide offerings!
Get ready to chow down on some good ol’ classic American barbecue with Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, coming to Epcot this winter! This new fast-casual barbecue experience at The American Adventure will offer up classic American backyard barbecue from around the United States as well as a variety of home-style craft brews.
On the menu are a variety of sandwiches and platters as well as a plant-based option. Guests can enjoy a sliced Texas beef brisket sandwich with house-made spicy mop sauce on garlic toast or the South Carolina smoked sausage sandwich with tangy mustard sauce and caramelized onions.
Feast on Kansas City smoked chicken, Memphis dry-rub pork ribs, North Carolina chopped smoked pork butt, all available by themselves or as part of a delicious hearty platter. For a lighter option, you can grab the Power Greens Salad with chilled pulled chicken, fresh citrus, and a citrus vinaigrette. And if you’re looking for an all-American burger, try the grilled burger topped with BBQ pork and a fried onion ring or take a bite out of the plant-based BBQ burger featuring a plant-based patty topped with BBQ jackfruit served on vegan garlic toast.
Slather your entrée in a delicious barbecue sauce. Sauces include a spicy mop sauce, sweet BBQ, tangy mustard, and a vinegar-based sauce. The side items include classic barbecue complements like french fries, beer-battered onion rings, mac and cheese, baked beans with burnt ends, house-made pickles, and creamy slaw.
Kids can enjoy their own fun-sized bites including a burger, BBQ chicken salad, BBQ chicken leg or chicken salad, and even a BBQ rib platter, all served with their choice of two sides.
And finally, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with a delectable dessert like banana pudding or a s’mores brownie as well as a cup of fresh watermelon garnished with torn mint – YUM.
All-American beverage offerings will include a selection of beer and cider from around the country, wines from the west coast, and specialty regional cocktails with and without alcohol. Coca-Cola® fountain beverages will also be available. Enjoy an outdoor bar pouring their favorite craft brews on draft, and the outdoor seating area will be a great place to sit back and sip on a Tennessee Lemonade Cocktail or a non-alcoholic Berry Sparkler!
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue will open this winter at The American Adventure at Epcot.
Holiday Sugar Cookie
