These are over-sized wings, which may be a turn-off for some people. This has an overpowering pickle flavor, even without the pickle ranch. We hoped the ranch would cool off the wing, but it just intensified the ranch flavor even more. The chicken is tender and juicy, but the breading is just not crispy enough.

Rating out of 7: 2

We didn’t get a lot of heat from the sauce itself, but more from the peppers on top. It’s a little sweet, and we could taste a lot of vinegar in this. However, we prefer the old plant-based buffalo wings. It’s a nice portion with four of the strips, and we appreciate a plant-based meat option for the festival.

Rating out of 7: 4

The smoky chicken is delicious and tender, and the barbecue-infused sauce is great, too. The cheese mixed with the smoky chicken and sauce is a beautiful combination. Our own issue with this dish is that the crust is a bit thin and chewy. It was a decent value for the two slices you get.

Rating out of 7: 5

New! Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Baumkuchen – $6.49

This is pretty good, and the textures of the crumble, cream, and caramel are nice. We were a bit divided on whether or not the cake was moist or dry. It’s an exceptional dish. We thought it may be too sweet, but it’s really not. The caramel sauce is unbelievably good.

Rating out of 7: 6

We love the butterscotch flavor with the whisky, especially in this hot weather. It’s not overly sweet, and everything is perfectly blended. The waffle is frozen. It’s not terrible, but it doesn’t necessarily add anything to the drink. In fact, we aren’t sure it’s supposed to be eaten at all. It may just be a fun garnish.

Rating out of 7: 5

New! Pistachio-Chocolate Mochi Doughnut – $5.29

This was very stale and chewy. And it’s not like an undercooked chewy, it’s an old chewy. The pistachio flavor is very strong (and we enjoy pistachio!), and we could hardly taste the chocolate.

Rating out of 7: 1

The flavors in these chicken dumplings are fantastic. The competing balsamic and cheese flavors, mixed with the fonduta, make this dish a stand-out for the festival. We would eat this fonduta all by itself.

The edges of the dumpling itself are crunchy and then softer in the center. It’s like the perfect brownie pan edge piece, but for dumplings.

Rating out of 7: 7

This plant-based dish is very savory thanks to the sage flavor that complements the butternut squash perfectly. We also really enjoyed the onion jam. Our only complaint is that the edge of the dumpling is chewy, but otherwise we really love this.

Rating out of 7: 5

This dessert isn’t bad, but it’s a bit weird because the smoke almost has a savory taste. There is too much smoke flavor, which overpowers the rest. And, the cake itself is kind of doughy and not fresh. It’s smoke and dough, essentially. It does have the gooey consistency more aligned with bread pudding. We were excited for this dessert, and it failed to impress us. We did like the vanilla sauce, and if we could eat this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream it would probably give it a higher rating.

Rating out of 7: 2

New! Mickey-shaped Celebration Macaron – $6.29

This treat is a callback to the 25th anniversary of Disney World, which was in 1996. This was also the first year of the Food & Wine Festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Despite its beautiful presentation, this is just an overly sweet item that has the faint taste of a birthday cake. The cookies are perfectly made, and they’re very delicate as desired.

The cream in the center seems to be the culprit, just offering an overly sweet flavor of a child’s treat, like a Dunkaroo or eating frosting straight from a can. We were hoping for a lot more from this.

Rating out of 7: 3

The center of this tostado is cold, and we’ve had better counter-service pork. It’s tender, but there’s no flavor. The flavors of everything else were just okay, but this was pretty uneventful in terms of festival food.

Rating out of 7: 2

This is a 30th anniversary item. It’s quite crunchy. The shrimp is disgusting; it tastes very fishy and is below average for festival shrimp. No part of this taco is doing anything for us.

Rating out of 7: 2

This dessert was falling apart as we were trying to eat it. Get a spoon for this. The sweetness of the condensed milk cuts the tartness of the berry. The idea of this dessert is better than the execution. It won’t do well in a festival with hot weather.

Rating out of 7: 4

Every Mexico margarita always tastes like Chloraseptic to us, and this one is no different. The salt rim melts quickly and runs down the side of the cup. The cherry isn’t too bad, but it does have that Chloraseptic taste to it.

Rating out of 7: 2

Of the two drinks we had, this one is really bad. We would drink the cherry drink over this one. It just tastes like chemicals, and the after-taste is awful.

Rating out of 7: 1

New! Caramel Cream and Gjetost Norwegian Brown Cheese Bolle – $5.49

This is a little too sweet for us, but the cheese does add a bit of savory to the flavor profile. It tastes a little like a brown sugar cream cheese to us. This is very soft, which is a first for us. If you want a cream cheese-filled dessert this is it.

Rating out of 7: 5

There are three different types of dumpling: chicken, pork, and vegetable. The sweet and sour sauce is the same on all of them, and it completely overpowered the filling in each dumpling. As a whole, the pork is the best filling. It has a nice ginger and garlic taste. The chicken dumpling did not have as much flavor as the pork. Finally, the vegetable dumpling tastes like a basic spring roll.

Rating out of 7: 6

First introduced in 2004, and we have fond memories of this dish. Everything is pretty mushy as there are no contrasting textures to make this more interesting. The flavors are great, however. It almost has a cheesy flavor and is very hearty. It’s a good healthy option for the festival, although it may be best enjoyed later in the festival when the weather cools down.

Rating out of 7: 6

This drink is a bit watery. It tastes like a blackberry tea and is very light. We find it to be very refreshing and drinkable on a warm day.

Rating out of 7: 5

This is heavy on the breading and not enough veal. It almost made the veal too dry. This could use some sauce to solve the issue of it being too dry.

Rating out of 7: 2

This cold brew looks better than it tastes. If you don’t like black coffee, you won’t like this very much. It’s very bitter if not stirred, so we recommend mixing it well before drinking. It’s cold and refreshing, which is a plus on hot days. It reminds us of Nescafe a bit. If you don’t want any of the other Joffrey’s festival drinks, this may be a good option for you.

Rating out of 7: 4

That serrano ham is not good. It’s chewy and salty. The aioli has a bitter, artificial taste. The croqueta is fine with a nice crunch and good flavors. Everything else is low quality. If you want good croquetas and sliced ham, go to Jaleo at Disney Springs.

Rating out of 7: 3

This tastes straight out of the microwave. It’s impossible to cut. The cheese is congealed. The crust is chewy and flavorless. The tomato sauce is coagulated. Lunchables-quality ham and parmesan are the only flavors we’re getting. It tastes microwaved.

Rating out of 7: 1

The flavors are good but the consistency is all wrong. It’s liquidy like melted Jell-O.

Rating out of 7: 3

This isn’t bad. It’s crisp, refreshing, and balanced. If you like bellinis, you’ll like this.

Rating out of 7: 5

This has a natural strawberry flavor but is very sweet. It also burns the back of the throat. You can add Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine, which would probably taste good.

Rating out of 7: 3

This has lots of blackberry. It’s tart, hot, and really good. Plus, we love the textures playing together. The streusel is really thick with a warm, baked underlayer. This blackberry tastes fresh and real. The only thing that might make it better is if there was another flavor other than blackberry, like vanilla gelato.

Rating out of 7: 6

This tastes like bad pumpkin pie, although it’s not awful. It’s not the delicious pumpkin flavoring from the Funnel Cake stand. It’s funky and earthy although creamy and rich.

Rating out of 7: 3

This doesn’t have a great presentation for Disney. It looks and tastes like school lunchroom food. There’s too much bread and not enough meat. The flavors are decent, it’s just pedestrian.

Rating out of 7: 4

New! Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake – $12.50

Funnel cake with pumpkin pie ice cream, whipped cream, dark chocolate sauce, cinnamon streusel, and powdered sugar

The ice cream is outstanding. It has a creamy pumpkin flavor — the most pleasant pumpkin flavor we’ve had outside of pumpkin pie. The funnel cake itself is perfect with a crispy exterior and soft interior. The streusel on top adds a crunch.

Rating out of 7: 7

The beef is average and bland. It does not taste like wagyu. Again, the rice and seaweed are fine. If you want to try a hand roll, go with the tuna. Don’t waste your time on this.

Rating out of 7: 2

You can get this drink with or without chips. There’s no alcoholic version. The drink is basic. It tastes like tart mango-apple juice. The boba pearls don’t really add anything.

Rating out of 7: 1

As for the potato chips, the wasabi-soy sauce isn’t evenly spread across the chips. Some of them are flavorless, some of them have a strong wasabi flavor. It’s not worth the upcharge.

Rating out of 7: 1

The plum wine is present but the yuzu is overpowering. We didn’t taste the kiwi syrup or apple juice. It’s a little oily.

Rating out of 7: 2

There are a lot of different flavors here. The hummus is nice and pleasant, and the chicken has a nice spice on it. We loved the little cherry tomatoes, and the vegetables were fresh. This is another healthier festival offering. It’s a little burnt, but in the best way. Our only complaint is that the portion is small.

Rating out of 7: 6

Another fantastic dish here at Tangierine Cafe. The steak is melt-in-your-mouth tender with a nice little kick to it. We also really liked the yogurt sauce, which also has a good amount of spice. The chickpeas provided another texture, which elevates the dish even more. We would pay for a whole entree of this.

Rating out of 7: 7

We loved this dish! It’s really good and the spices are very warm but it still feels light. The raisin relish is the stand-out star, and the cauliflower is nice and tender. We found the cucumber to be refreshing for a hot day in EPCOT. Overall, there is an earthy flavor but still light.

Rating out of 7: 7

New! Chocolate-Pistachio Cookie – $4.29

This is a nice, soft cookie, but the flavors aren’t as profound as we were hoping for. It has a subtle dark chocolate taste with a hint of salty pistachio at the end. We wish the flavor matched how much we like the texture. It’s perfectly baked, but the ingredients don’t bring anything interesting.

Rating out of 7: 4

The shrimp’s not too fishy. It is excellent and a much better quality than the Mexico one. The rice could be cooked a little better; it’s a little undercooked and hard. The sauce isn’t flavorful, just a little tangy.

Rating out of 7: 4

Overall, the dish is incredibly sweet. The beef is very tender and juicy. It will melt in your mouth. We are torn on the sauce, however. It’s almost too sweet and lingers. The potato has a rich, buttery flavor that’s complemented by the onion and wine sauce. We wish it was a little sweet, though.

Rating out of 7: 5

This is nice and pleasant. The burnt caramel with the pistachio is fantastic, and the berries bring it to a whole new level.

Rating out of 7: 6

This drink has a very overpowering cucumber syrupy taste. It’s pretty bad. You can’t even taste the gin due to the cucumber.

Rating out of 7: 2

This drink is spectacular. It’s very tart and sweet, kind of like the huckleberry punch at Geyser Point. It has the right amount of alcohol, too, so everything is well balanced. It’s very refreshing with a nice summery strawberry flavor profile. And, we even got the rhubarb in there!

Rating out of 7: 6

The fries are great, like we mentioned in our review of La Poutinerie. The pork is tender and juicy, and there’s so much flavor here. It’s got smoky, as well as sweetness from the sauce. It’s very flavorful. If you don’t like kimchi, don’t worry, because you don’t really taste it in this dish.

Rating out of 7: 7

Our biggest complaint is that it’s so thick you can’t get anything out using the straw. If you like potent ginger beer, this is great. It’s very refreshing with the apple.

Rating out of 7: 5

This wasn’t served as warm as we were expecting. It does have a sweet sugar layer, and the flavors are good; however, it’s nothing spectacular.  We like the preparation of the sweet potato and the sweetness from the Brûlée is pleasant, but the greens don’t do much for it. It doesn’t have the right accompaniments.

Rating out of 7: 3

The chili has some spice to it. In fact, it’s the perfect amount of spice for anyone to enjoy. The mushrooms give it a meaty flavor, so you’re not missing on that. We really liked the creaminess of the sour cream, too. Even though this doesn’t have meat, we don’t feel like there is anything missing from it.

Rating out of 7: 7

This was also great with a nice chewy texture that lasts a long time. There are a lot of nuts. Overall, it reminded us of a hot fudge sundae as it melts.

Rating out of 7: 7

We tried the apple-cinnamon flavor. This was delightfully creamy with a lot of cinnamon. The apple flavor then becomes prominent at the end. It reminded us of the milk flavor after eating cinnamon sugar cereal, just with apple as well.

Rating out of 7: 7

There’s a lot going on in this drink. It’s refreshing but very strong. It’s got a sweetness with a lot of cinnamon and a hint of apple, but it’s mostly liquor.

Rating out of 7: 6

This version is fun for the kids. It’s very good and is a fun frozen apple drink with a hint of cinnamon.

Rating out of 7: 6

We really liked this. It’s similar to the others but a little sweeter without being overly sweet.

There’s a nuttiness from the almond syrup and toffee nut sauce. There’s a hint of affogato flavor.

Rating out of 7: 5

Cast Members seemed confused about adding the shot of Grey Goose Vodka to our beverage, so this drink does not have it.

This is a very sweet drink, and the marshmallow is the overpowering flavor here. Once you get over that initial surprise, there is a nice vanilla ice cream flavor that comes through on the back end. Overall, it’s just really sweet.

Rating out of 7: 2

The sweetness kicks off the flavor profile of this drink, and the oat milk comes in at the end. It has a chalky consistency to us.

Rating out of 7: 4

This is the worst Joffrey’s affogato offering this year. It’s watered down and tastes like caramel water. We can’t taste the coffee, and it makes us wonder if they made this wrong.

Rating out of 7: 1