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Hear ye, hear ye! The enchanting World Princess Week is upon us, and Disney Parks around the globe are rolling out the red carpet for a magical celebration fit for royalty. From August 25th to August 31st, 2024, Disney fans can immerse themselves in a world of princess-themed attractions, entertainment, merchandise, and delectable treats. Whether you’re dreaming of twirling with Cinderella or embarking on an adventure with Moana, this ultimate guide will help you make the most of your royal experience at Disney Parks worldwide!
World Princess Week is a time when Disney Parks transform into even more magical realms, honoring the beloved Disney Princesses who have captured our hearts for generations. This annual celebration brings new and returning offerings, allowing guests to feel like true royalty as they explore the parks. As we embark on this regal journey, prepare to be dazzled by exclusive shows, enchanting encounters, and mouthwatering princess-inspired cuisine. Whether you’re visiting Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, or Shanghai Disney Resort, there’s a treasure trove of princess magic waiting to be discovered.
Disneyland Paris is pulling out all the stops for World Princess Week, offering a truly majestic experience for visitors of all ages.
Start your day with a special royal welcome from Minnie Mouse at the Main Street, U.S.A. train station balcony. Minnie, dressed in her stunning princess gown, sets the tone for a day filled with wonder. For literature lovers, a magical encounter awaits in Fantasyland, where Belle shares some of her favorite stories with guests. It’s a perfect opportunity to discuss your favorite books with this bookworm princess.
The highlight of World Princess Week at Disneyland Paris is the exclusive show “Live Your Story – a Disney Princess Celebration.” This limited-time spectacle brings your favorite princesses to life in a way you’ve never seen before.
No royal visit is complete without some regal retail therapy. Disneyland Paris has designed an exclusive merchandise collection available only during World Princess Week. Visit shops like La Chaumière des Sept Nains, World of Disney, Main Street Motors, and Royal Collection Boutique to find:
Indulge your taste buds with princess-inspired delicacies available at Disneyland Park and Disneyland Hotel. Some of the royal treats include:
These limited-time offerings are sure to satisfy any princess-worthy cravings.
For the ultimate princess experience, consider staying at the newly reimagined five-star Disneyland Hotel. This luxurious accommodation is inspired by Disney stories such as Moana, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, and The Little Mermaid. For an even more immersive experience, book one of the five signature suites featuring design elements from Walt Disney Animation Studios classics like Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Tangled.
At La Table de Lumière, inspired by the iconic Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, guests can enjoy exquisite French cuisine in the company of beloved Disney princesses and princes. This unique dining experience allows you to interact with your favorite characters while savoring delectable dishes.
The magic of World Princess Week extends to Walt Disney World Resort, where guests can embark on thrilling princess-themed adventures and experiences.
Join Princess Tiana and the jazz-loving alligator Louis on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. This exciting attraction takes you on a journey down the bayou, where you’ll discover both familiar friends and new faces as you search for that special last ingredient.
For fans of Moana, the Journey of Water attraction invites you to explore outdoor trails and encounter water in magical ways. This interactive experience teaches guests about the global water cycle and how to protect it, encouraging visitors to make a positive impact on the world’s water resources.
Start your day like royalty with the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This scrumptious three-course breakfast offers unique interactions with your favorite Disney Princesses. Learn warrior moves from Mulan or enjoy a story read by Belle herself.
Throughout Walt Disney World Resort, keep an eye out for adorable princess-themed novelties, including:
These charming souvenirs are available while supplies last, so be sure to grab yours early!
Visit the Royal Theatre in Fantasyland for witty reenactments of scenes from Beauty and the Beast and Tangled. For an even more personal experience, stop by the Royal Hall in Fantasyland to meet some of your favorite Disney heroines in person.
Disneyland Resort in California offers its own unique twist on World Princess Week celebrations, combining classic experiences with new magical offerings.
Start your day with the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This enchanting dining experience includes a three-course breakfast and unique interactions with beloved Disney Princesses.
Throughout Disneyland Resort, guests can find an array of princess-themed novelties, including special sippers featuring Princess Tiana, Princess Aurora, and Princess Belle.
Don’t miss the Storytelling at Royal Theatre in Fantasyland, where you can enjoy witty reenactments of scenes from Beauty and the Beast and Tangled. For a more personal experience, visit the Royal Hall in Fantasyland to meet your favorite Disney heroines face-to-face.
Shanghai Disney Resort brings its own unique flair to World Princess Week, offering experiences that blend Chinese culture with Disney’s princess magic.
The centerpiece of Shanghai Disneyland, The Enchanted Storybook Castle, pays homage to “happily ever after” and the magic of fairy tales. Inside, you’ll find tributes to Disney queens and princesses, including four mosaic walls depicting different princess stories.
For a chance to meet your favorite Disney royals, head to Castle Encounters Boutique. Here, you can have a personal audience with some of the most beloved princesses.
When hunger strikes, visit the Royal Banquet Hall for delectable dishes inspired by Disney heroines. This themed dining experience offers a culinary journey through the world of Disney Princesses.
Within the castle walls, experience the “Once Upon a Time” Adventure, an attraction that brings fairy tales to life in a uniquely Shanghai Disneyland way.
Tokyo Disney Resort adds its own unique charm to World Princess Week, offering immersive experiences that transport guests into the enchanting worlds of Disney Princesses.
Fantasy Springs is the newest themed port at Tokyo DisneySea, featuring Rapunzel’s Forest inspired by Disney Animation’s Tangled. Guests can explore the lush landscapes where Rapunzel grew up, including iconic sights like Rapunzel’s Tower and The Snuggly Duckling restaurant. At the Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, the story of Rapunzel comes to life in a dazzling display that features the beloved song “I See the Light.” This attraction is a must-see for fans of the film.
Inside Cinderella’s Castle at Tokyo Disneyland, visitors can step into Cinderella’s Fairy Tale Hall. This enchanting space features beautiful paintings, dioramas, and artwork that tell the iconic story of Cinderella in a captivating way.
For fans of Aladdin, the Arabian Coast at Tokyo DisneySea offers attractions such as the Caravan Carousel and Jasmine’s Flying Carpets. Guests can also explore shops like Agrabah Marketplace and dine at restaurants like Sultan’s Oasis and Casbah Food Court.
No celebration is complete without delicious food, and World Princess Week is no exception. Disney Parks around the world are offering an array of princess-inspired treats that are as beautiful as they are tasty.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, don’t miss the Guardian of the Dragon Gem, a new indulgence perfect for fans of Raya and the Last Dragon. Disney Springs is offering the Moana Petit Cake, a delightful treat that captures the spirit of the adventurous princess.
Disneyland Resort is serving up its own array of princess-themed treats, from elegantly decorated cupcakes to specially crafted beverages that capture the essence of different princesses.
In addition to the treats mentioned earlier, Disneyland Paris is offering a range of princess-inspired desserts and drinks throughout its parks and resorts.
Hong Kong Disneyland joins the culinary celebration with its own selection of princess-themed foods and beverages, adding an Asian twist to classic Disney Princess flavors.
No princess celebration would be complete without the perfect outfit. Disney Parks are offering a wide range of princess-inspired fashion and merchandise to help guests feel like royalty.
Each Disney Park has its own exclusive merchandise collection for World Princess Week. From spirit jerseys to ear headbands, there’s something for every princess fan.
For those who love to DisneyBound, World Princess Week is the perfect opportunity to create princess-inspired outfits. Look for color palettes and accessories that capture the essence of your favorite Disney Princess.
World Princess Week offers countless opportunities for magical photos that will help you remember your royal adventure for years to come.
Each Disney Park has iconic locations that serve as perfect backdrops for princess-themed photos. From Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, these fairy tale structures provide stunning settings for your royal portraits.
Don’t forget to capture your moments with Disney Princesses during character meet-and-greets. These personal interactions make for unforgettable photos and memories.
To make the most of World Princess Week, it’s important to plan ahead. Here are some tips to ensure a magical experience:
World Princess Week at Disney Parks is a truly magical time that allows guests of all ages to immerse themselves in the wonder and joy of Disney’s beloved princesses. From exclusive shows and royal encounters to themed cuisine and merchandise, there’s something for every princess fan to enjoy. Whether you’re twirling with Cinderella in front of her castle, embarking on a bayou adventure with Tiana, or exploring the seas with Moana, World Princess Week offers unforgettable experiences that will leave you feeling like true royalty.
So dust off your tiaras, practice your royal waves, and get ready for a week of enchantment, adventure, and dreams come true. Remember, the magic of Disney Princesses isn’t just about beautiful dresses and fairy tale endings. It’s about courage, kindness, and the power of following your dreams. As you celebrate World Princess Week, let these inspiring heroines remind you of the royalty within yourself.
So, whether you’re visiting Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, or Shanghai Disney Resort, get ready to create your own happily ever after during this extraordinary celebration of Disney magic. After all, every day is a perfect day to feel like a princess at the happiest places on Earth!
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If you thought we were done eating our way around the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, you would be wrong!
Australia Booth
Now that this deliciously entertaining festival has officially begun, we’ve started making our way around the food booths with tasty items, checking out the merchandise, and figuring out which concerts we just can’t miss. We know it sounds overwhelming, but we’re here to help ensure you know what to get and skip. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Australia booth — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out!
Over at the Australia booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. All the items are returning this year, including the Grilled Bushberry shrimp with Pepper, Onion, Snap Peas, and Coconut-Chili Sauce, the Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto, and Potato Crunchies, and the Lamington Yellow Cake with raspberry filling topped with chocolate and coconut. It’s time to get meaty.
2024 Australia Food Booth Menu
Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself!
First up, we tried the Grilled Bushberry Shrimp with Pepper, Onion, Snap Peas and Coconut-Chili Sauce for $7. In the past, this entree had a bit of a kick, and we really loved how everything went together with the spicy shrimp flavor. Especially the snap peas!
Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer
This year, we thought this was delicious once again! The rub on the shrimp is the really good part, as it’s a little spicy, but also a little sweet from the berry. You’ll definitely need to have some tolerance for spice before ordering this because we could still feel the heat 10 minutes after eating it. The one downside to this item is that the texture of the shrimp was a little fishy — because of that, it was probably our least favorite thing at this booth.
Shrimp Skewer
Next, we had the Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Vinegar Potato chips for $8.75. This has been one of our favorites at the festival. It’s juicy and flavorful, and as a bonus — it’s also gluten and wheat-friendly.
Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and crushed salt and vinegar potato chips
Even if you don’t love lamb, you might like this dish. The lamb is SO tender and good, but the mint chutney and the salty potato chips just take it to the next level texture and flavor-wise. Our one caution here is that the mint is a pretty strong flavor, so you may want to avoid it if that’s not your thing.
Lamb Chop
And finally, we finished things off with something sweet — Lamington. This is a Yellow Cake with Raspberry Filling with Chocolate and Coconut for $4.75. When we had this last year, the cakes were really dense, while also being incredibly moist. Though this cake has a lot going on, this tends to be a dessert of balanced flavors, no one flavor is too strong or overwhelming. Let’s see if the same holds true for this year!
Lamington
Once again, this was moist and dense, while also somehow being light and delicious. It’s not flashy or fancy, but it’s a classic good dessert option, so if you’ve got the room for it, you might want to try it.
Lamington
So what about the beverages?
We typically see a selection of beer and wines here. Grab the Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier, South Australia for $7.50 as part of the wine flight. We tried this as part of a flight last year when it was new and thought it was quite dry, and by the time we got to drink it, it was incredibly warm from the Florida heat.
Once again, this was fairly dry, but it also has a nice floral taste and a hint of sweetness.
Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier
New to the booth this year is a new white and red wine. If you’re a fan of white wine, you can grab the Bulletin Place Sauvignon Blanc as part of the wine flight.
This wine was very acidic and tart with some strong apple notes. This was quite dry overall, but paired well with the shrimp. If you don’t like acidic wines though, this won’t be for you.
Bulletin Place Sauvignon Blanc
Or, if you’re more of a red wine fan, pick up the Fowles Wine Farm to Table Shiraz as part of the wine flight as well.
This was incredibly dark and very peppery. It kind of dries out your whole mouth when you drink it and sits on your tongue. This wine pairs nicely with the lamb though.
Fowles Wine Farm to Table Shiraz
So, what’s the verdict on Australia this year?
Australia has some delicious eats as always! We’re continually impressed by this booth year after year and it really is a sleeper hit — overshadowed by longtime favorites nearby like Canada or the brand new booths also near the front of World Showcase. The eats are all pretty great, and the wine flight comes with three VERY different beverages. You’d probably be hard-pressed to find someone who liked all three wines because they’re so contrasting.
Full Spread at Australia
That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from!
Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know:
And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below.
Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it’s a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience.
If you’re planning a day or a week at the festival, we’ve got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it’s a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU!
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It’s time to celebrate the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! We are checking out all the booths and bringing you all the reviews!
Swirled Showcase debuted at last year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival as a special 100th anniversary booth — and it’s stuck around for every EPCOT Festival since then!
Over at the Swirled Showcase booth, you’ll find some nice cool and sweet treats, including soft serve ice cream, floats, and more!
Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself!
First up, we grabbed a NEW menu item — the Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Sweet Potato Mousse with candied pecans and maple-caramel sauce!
Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Sweet Potato Mousse
OK, we’re sorry to say it. We hope this doesn’t gross you out too badly. But we’ve got to say it. This dish looked — and we’d argue tasted — like cat food. It was bland, with very little flavor despite the litany of sweet ingredients. Unless someone adores the taste of sweet potatoes, it’s probably a skip.
Swirled Showcase is serving up three flavors of soft serve ice cream this year — Vanilla, Apple Cinnamon, and Salted Caramel. Each waffle cone costs $6.50 — you can get the ice cream in a cup, but the price will stay the same.
Vanilla Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
We grabbed the Apple Cinnamon soft serve and found it almost like a vanilla bean ice cream with a hint of caramel. Don’t go expecting a fruity apple soft serve here!
Apple Cinnamon soft serve
We also ordered the Salted Caramel soft serve, and WHEW! This one had a strong aftertaste. It was sugary, thick, and quite rich.
Salted caramel soft serve
There are also several non-boozy ice cream floats available at this booth! You can choose from Coca-Cola, Barq’s Crème Soda, or Fanta Grape with your choice of soft-serve.
We loved the smoothness and creaminess of the ice cream, and the soda was light and refreshing. This will likely be a classic favorite for many! The Floats are priced at $6.75. We also enjoyed the Barq’s Crème Soda and vanilla over the Fanta Grape with vanilla.
Fanta Grape Float with vanilla soft-serve
Now, let’s move on to the drinks!
Swirled Showcase is a MELTY booth
let’s take two trips! Here’s what we got on round one:
Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Sweet Potato Mousse with candied pecans and maple-caramel sauce (New)
Frozen Apple Pie
Berry-vanilla Float pic.twitter.com/V1HpYjgp0C
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You can get the Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic) for $6.75. We thought this float was better in presentation than it was in taste. It looked adorable, but the actual flavor left a lot to be desired.
Frozen Apple Pie
Next up, we got the 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter Float with vanilla soft-serve for $13.25. We were NOT a fan of this one. The flavors did not mix well, and there was a bitter afterbite.
The Coconut Float
Finally, we ordered the Berry-vanilla Float made with La Gioiosa Berry Fizz and vanilla soft-serve. We found this float to be a bit weird. There was almost a medicinal taste to the drink itself, and the fizz didn’t help save this drink.
Berry Vanilla Float
Overall, we were let down by the 2024 version of Swirled Showcase. None of the new items wowed us, and several were bland at best. This was definitely a disappointment, given this booth’s previous pedigree.
Swirled Showcase
That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from!
Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know:
And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below.
Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it’s a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience.
If you’re planning a day or a week at the festival, we’ve got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it’s a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU!
Eat to the Beat Concert Updates
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival – Fans Facebook Page
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details
Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival
What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments!
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Everything “old” is NEW AGAIN at Festival Favorites!
2024 Festival Favorites
Festival Favorites is a new(-ish, we’ll explain 
) Marketplace Food Booth at the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! And, just as the name implies, it presents fan-favorite Festival menu items from EPCOT Festivals of yore. Given that this is a booth full of nothing but items that won their popularity contests long ago, we’re anticipating long lines here throughout the run of the Festival… but we’re braving them, of course, to bring you our review!
So, in a sense, Festival Favorites is both a returning Food Booth AND a new Food Booth at the same time! You see, while Festival Favorites has indeed been present off-and-on during previous Festivals, it now has an all-new — and uniquely permanent and year-round — location at EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall in World Celebration.
Festival Favorites!
Yep, you read that right… Festival Favorites is open all year long! When it made its debut in June 2024, it did so with a menu presenting items primarily from EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, which is held in the spring. But that menu has changed to focus on favorites that are mostly specific to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival.
Sooo… what are the “favorites” that this Booth is boasting about? Here you’ll find the Kielbasa and Potato Pierogis, BBQ Pork Rinds, and a Key Lime Tart.
2024 Festival Favorites Menu
Beloved beverages here include the Frozen S’mores and the Irish Milk Shake. Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cab Franc Strawberry, and 3 Daughters Brewing Beach Blonde Ale can be enjoyed individually or as part of the Beer Flight. Goldschmidt ‘Katherine’ Cabernet Sauvignon and Martin Ray Chardonnay are also available.
Festival Favorites Spread
Let’s see if these items can hold onto their “Festival Favorites” titles this year…
Say “Welcome back” to the Kielbasa and Potato Pierogis! Though the Poland Booth has not returned from previous years, its most popular dish has, thanks to Festival Favorites. This dish — presented with caramelized onions and sour cream — is so well-liked that we even have the recipe for it so readers can make it at home!
Kielbasa and Potato Pierogis
This dish is available for $6. This dish is just as good as we remembered. Featuring super flavorful meat with a little bit of grease (in a good way), this treat is very flavorful. The cheese topping is a standout and mimics something akin to cheese curd poutine. Delicious and addicting, we couldn’t get enough!
Kielbasa and Potato Pierogis
A more recent Festival menu item is the BBQ Pork Rinds served with pimento cheese, which debuted at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival in 2021 at the The Swanky Saucy Swine. (P.S. This item is also eligible for those participating in the Emile’s Fromage Montage cheese crawl.)
BBQ Pork Rinds served with pimento cheese
You can grab ’em for $5. Our pork rinds had a great coating of barbecue flavor that was a little hotter than regular barbecue sauce, but still fairly low heat. The cheese was super creamy, greasy, and rich, which only enhanced all the flavors to make this an incredibly explosive dish. This treat was our favorite at Festival Favorites, which says a lot!
BBQ Pork Rinds served with pimento cheese
You may remember the Key Lime Tart from the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival AND the EPCOT Festival of the Arts.
Key Lime Tart
Now it’s made its way to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival for $4.75. This tasty dessert nails the key lime flavor, but may struggle with the Florida heat. Ours ended up being gooey and runny on the inside after quickly melting, but it still tasted great.
Key Lime Tart
With the food down, let’s jump into all the drinks we tried!
A couple of iconic Festival drinks are up for grabs, too, starting with the Frozen S’mores made with Toasted Marshmallow Syrup and complete with S’mores-style garnishes (chocolate shavings and a graham cracker piece). At first, no one knew quite what to make of this sippable twist on the classic campfire treat when it made its debut back in the day. (Remember the Desserts & Champagne Booth?). But clearly, it has stood the test of time!
This non-alcoholic drink costs $4.75 and is a real winner among kids. Featuring all sorts of goodies, this shake at its core is a chocolate milkshake, so even when it melts it’s still oh-so-good.
Frozen S’mores
Now, I KNOW a lot of people will be excited for this one: the Irish Milk Shake (previously known as the Guinness Baileys Coffee Shake), made with Guinness Stout, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and vanilla ice cream — is a Festival Favorite, indeed!
Irish Milk Shake
While it came as a surprise that the long-standing Ireland Booth would not be returning to the Festival this year, the presence of the Irish Milk Shake here provides a bit of balm. You can likewise ease your sorrows over its absence for $12.50.
Our shake was very creamy, decadent, and delicious. Its chocolate shaving toppings are a nice touch and the fact that it’s still served in an Ireland cup makes this not only a great beverage but a great souvenir, as well!
Guinness Baileys Coffee Shake in 2023
We opted for the Festival Favorites Beer Flight to try all three beers on the menu: the Festival-famous Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cab Franc Strawberry, and 3 Daughters Brewing Beach Blonde Ale.
Festival Favorites Beer Flight
Each individual beer costs $5.75 or $9.75 (6oz and 12oz respectively), while the Flight is $10.25. We started with the 3 Daughters Brewing Beach Blonde Ale and it was our least favorite of the three, not truly standing out in any capacity.
3 Daughters Brewing Beach Blonde Ale
Next, we tried the Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cab Franc Strawberry, which was our favorite drink of the Flight. This beer had a very bold strawberry flavor that you immediately taste, so strawberry fans should give this one a try.
Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cab Franc Strawberry
Finally, we finished with the Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, which had that tasty citrusy flavor we were hoping for. While very good, this beer isn’t unique to the Food & Wine Festival and can be found in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT.
Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen
Wine drinkers can opt for Goldschmidt ‘Katherine’ Cabernet Sauvignon or Martin Ray Chardonnay.
All in all, Festival Favorites honors its name and really delivers. Packed with tasty treats and beverages, this booth did not disappoint and we don’t think it will disappoint you either. Everything was a home run for us aside from the Beer Flight, but even that was still good.
Festival Favorites will likely have a long line due to its popular offerings, but if you’re willing to wait, you might just get some of the best snacks and drinks of the entire festival.
Festival Favorites
Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know:
And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below.
Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it’s a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience.
If you’re planning a day or a week at the festival, we’ve got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it’s a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU!
Eat to the Beat Concert Updates
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival – Fans Facebook Page
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details
Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival
What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments!
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Raise a glass and say, “PROST,” my friends! It’s time to go to Germany!
Germany Festival Booth
The Germany Booth has a long history at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and is well-known for serving up some absolutely classic Festival dishes. And even though it may be hard to tear yourself away from Karamell-Küche while you’re visiting the Germany pavilion, we think you’ll find that this Festival Marketplace Food Booth offers plenty to lure you in when it comes to classic German cuisine.
Straight up: the Germany Booth is once again relying on the tried-and-true with its food offerings. But really, would the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival be complete without Schinkennudeln, Bratwurst, and Apple Strudel?
2024 Germany Booth Menu
Selbach-Oster Riesling QbA presents a wine option but, as you might anticipate, beer makes up most of the Beverage menu with the new Schöfferhofer Lemon Zest Hefeweizen and von Trapp Brewing Dunkel Lager joining the Weihenstephaner Festbier this year. The beers may be tried on their own, or in a Beer Flight.
“Lass uns Essen!” (Let’s EAT!)
Let’s hit the Germany booth!
Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese
Bratwurst on a pretzel roll with mustard
Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce
Beer Flight pic.twitter.com/n5VPhmirux
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Schinkennudeln may just be the most popular item at the Germany Booth, and it’s one we’ve loved for years. This rich pasta gratin dish with ham, onions, and cheese costs $5.25. This dish, by the way, is an eligible item if you’re participating in the Emile’s Fromage Montage cheese crawl during the Festival!
Schinkennudeln
This is always a favorite of ours. You get all the delicious flavors in a hearty dish. It is sure to fill you up, so grab it while you’re hungry. BEWARE: You may feel the need to take a nap after enjoying it! It reminds us of a hearty baked mac & cheese. This is a must-get, especially if you like cheese!
The Bratwurst, for $6.25, is served on a pretzel roll with mustard.
Bratwurst on a pretzel roll with mustard
On the opposite end of the spectrum from the pasta gratin dish, we weren’t a big fan of the bratwurst. It was kind of chewy and the bread was surprisingly a bit stale. The mustard did save it, but it might not have been enough. However, if you’re looking for a simple “hot dog,” this might be what you’re looking for.
The classic Apple Strudel is complete with vanilla sauce and costs $4.75.
Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce
The apples were crispy while the crusty was soft, and it was a great combination! It was great, but it needed more vanilla sauce. We could have used a whole helping of that vanilla sauce on the side, but alas, there was just a small drizzle on the side.
The Beer Flight features the new-to-the-Festival Schöfferhofer Lemon Zest Hefeweizen and von Trapp Brewing Dunkel Lager joining the Weihenstephaner Festbier. When we stopped by they were already out of the Schöfferhofer Lemon Zest Hefeweizen, so they gave us two Weihenstephaner Festbier.
The Schöfferhofer Lemon Zest Hefeweizen is available here in place of the well-known Grapefruit Hefeweizen. (But don’t fret! You can find that popular beer at Festival Favorites, fittingly enough.)
Full Spread at the Germany Booth
The Germany Beer Flight is $10.25. If you prefer, though, you can try them individually for $5.75 for 6 ounces or $9.75 for 12 ounces.
Beer flight
The von Trapp Brewing Dunkel Lager is brewed in Vermont. Fun fact: if you visit the von Trapp Brewing website, you’ll find that “Yup, we are those von Trapps.” This dark beer was a typical dark beer while the Weihenstephaner Festbier was a typical light beer. Both were refreshing and easy beers to drink, but there was nothing particularly special about them.
Wine drinkers can opt for the Selbach-Oster Riesling QbA for $9.00.
We’ll keep coming back for that Schinkennudeln! We would recommend skipping the bratwurst, but the rest is worth a try. If you’re looking for a nice refreshing beer that’s not too adventurous, then one of these might be for you!
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It’s time to dig into some EARTH EATS at the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival!
2024 Earth Eats Booth
The Earth Eats Marketplace Food Booth returns this year, having been absent from the Festival in 2023. That said, it comes back in a new way this year. If you’re familiar with Earth Eats from previous EPCOT Food and Wine Festivals, you may recall that it delivered an entire menu of plant-based offerings. But that has changed this year, and we’re here to bring you our complete review.
In addition to no longer being a plant-based booth, Earth Eats also delivers two food items that are entirely new to the Festival this year. In fact, the Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib is clearly made for carnivores, and it’s joined by a new sweet treat: Lemon Poppy Seed Cake.
2024 Earth Eats Menu
For beverages, you can choose from Blood Orange Agua Fresca and Harken Wines Barrel Fermented Chardonnay.
Let’s see how the new menu stacks up here at Earth Eats!
The new Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib is plated with goat cheese polenta, puttanesca sauce, shaved pecorino, and petit herbs.
Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib
This dish is available for $8.50.
The braised beef just fell apart. There was truly no need for a knife. This was juicy and absolutely melted in your mouth. This had a deep flavor profile that rounded it out to make this a super tasty dish! The goat cheese polenta was spectacular.
A citrusy dessert is also up for grabs: the Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is covered with lemon icing.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
You can try this cake for $4.50.
This was light, it was airy and it did not have too much icing on top. This dessert was lovely and the lemon was not too strong. It also gets bonus points because it is so cute!
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
The non-alcoholic Blood Orange Agua Fresca makes its way over from EPCOT’s spring event, the Flower and Garden Festival. It costs $4.75.
Blood Orange Agua Fresca
We were a little nervous because typically there is a lot of citrus involved, but this was actually the opposite of that! It was not tart and instead it was so refreshing. This is great on a hot day and when we tried it, it felt like it was hydrating us.
If you prefer, you can also try a new wine offering at the Festival this year: Harken Wines Barrel Fermented Chardonnay for $6.
We found all three dishes here to be spectacular! All three items were home runs to us! We will say that we wished there were more options here, but regardless this both was so good!
Full Spread at Earth Eats
Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know:
And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below.
Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it’s a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience.
If you’re planning a day or a week at the festival, we’ve got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it’s a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU!
Eat to the Beat Concert Updates
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival – Fans Facebook Page
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details
Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival
What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments!
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