It’s the FIRST DAY of Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! And you know we’re here and ready to eat and drink EVERYTHING so we can share the details with you!
2019 Festival of the Holidays Passport
And as we were just getting started, we ran into a little bit of…difficulty.
Our first stops at the festival — since most of the booths don’t open until noon at the Festival of the Holidays — are the Joffrey’s Booths. These refreshing coffee, tea, and treat locations usually have a specialty menu item (or items!) for the Festival, and we’re in the process of reviewing all of them for ya!
Joffrey’s drinks at the Festival of the Holidays
But when we came to the World Showcase Joffrey’s location, over near Canada and the World Showplace, we were turned away. Apparently this booth wasn’t opening on time! Why?
Joffrey’s World Showplace Booth
Because BEES.
Yep — bees. There were bees swarming around the booth, and the decision was made not to open until that was taken care of. Once again, Florida wildlife proves that Disney isn’t actually a “bubble” at all!
We’re sure the location will be open soon — if it’s not already when you’re reading this — to offer that yummy Ginger Chai Madness (Chai Latte with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Gingerbread Syrup). And we’ll be there to review it for you…as soon as we’re allowed!
Ginger Chai Madness at the Joffrey’s World Showplace Booth
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We were at this Joffrey’s the week before Thanksgiving, and the bees were a real issue here. Not only were they inside the bakery case, but they were getting on the drinks with whipped cream, etc. But the worst part was that they were attracted the the syrups used to make the flavored drinks. It was a real problem for anyone allergic to them.