food IS a theme park
If you are as excited as we are about the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, then you’ll be interested in another development as we are on the lookout for the Festival offerings, which include Special Events.
Epcot Food and Wine Festival
As of press time for this post, the dates for the Food and Wine Festival have not yet been announced. But this morning we found that three more Special Events for the Festival had been added to the Disney World Restaurants page! [Read more…]
With news dropping that Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening sooner than expected in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Parks fans were left wondering: How will the August 29th grand opening of Galaxy’s Edge impact Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival, which historically begins the last week of August?
Galaxy’s Edge Concept Art
Food and Wine typically opens in late-August, and crowds descend upon World Showcase immediately. In fact, opening weekend and closing weekend tend to be the busiest times for Food and Wine. With dates for Food and Wine still unannounced, it’s unclear whether the Festival will open before the gates of Black Spire Outpost in Galaxy’s Edge. Our preliminary research and hotel bookings indicate that Food and Wine will likely start no later than early September and may well begin even earlier (mid-August or the last week of August). [Read more…]
A new film experience is coming to Epcot: “Awesome Planet” has just been announced for the The Land Pavilion!
The Land Pavilion
Awesome Planet will be “an on-screen exploration of the realm we call home,” and “showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of our earth with all the grandeur guests have come to expect.” [Read more…]
If you’re looking for decent Italian food in Walt Disney World, you don’t have to look too far.
In every park (save Animal Kingdom) there are Italian restaurants — some better than others — and Disney Springs has several from which to choose (think: Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, Terralina Crafted Italian, Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar). Even the resorts get in on the action with one of our favorites — Il Mulino — located at the Swan Hotel.
And then, of course, there’s the Italy Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase, where food is celebrated in several forms: pizza at Via Napoli, gelato at a cart outside, wine in the Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar, and classic Italian dishes at Tutto Italia.
Tutto Italia opened in 2013 in the space formerly occupied by Alfredo’s. And even though the name had changed, a lot of Alfredo’s remained. The overall styling of the restaurant was retained — murals, crystal chandeliers, and dark wood create an elegant atmosphere — while the menu satisfies with traditional Italian dishes.
It’s been a while since my last official review of Tutto Italia (see that review here!), so on a recent trip I decided it was time to return and see if this oft-forgotten spot is worth a more regular visit.
Outside Tutto Italia
Tutto Italia’s design aesthetic features some classic, elegant elements. [Read more…]
is located at the back of the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World.
This table service spot is oft forgotten in part because of its location, in part because Morocco’s quick service spot Tangierine Cafe is so good, and in part because Restaurant Marrakesh just doesn’t have the reputation for wowing guests like many of the other World Showcase table service options have.
I like to revisit restaurants whether they’ve got a decent rep or not, and Restaurant Marrakesh is one that we needed to check out again. But it’s one of the options for this year’s Flower & Garden Garden Rocks Dining Package (click here for more info on Garden Rocks and the dining package!), so I was excited to return (and get a coveted ticket to the show!).
Restaurant Marrakesh is a dichotomy. On the one hand, the atmosphere features lovely design details in keeping with the overall styling of the pavilion itself, the building of which was overseen by the government of Morocco. On the other hand, the food at Restaurant Marrakesh is largely uninspired and lackluster.
Restaurant Marrakesh
The atmosphere at Restaurant Marrakesh celebrates some of the classic Moroccan design seen elsewhere in the pavilion (and in the, you know, country of Morocco). [Read more…]
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing the Best of the Fest for the Festivals running NOW in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland!
Crispy Citrus Chicken at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
It’s double the Festival fun this week on the DFB YouTube Channel as we bring you the Best of the Fest from the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Walt Disney World (which runs through June 3, 2019) AND the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival in Disneyland Resort (which runs through April 23, 2019)! We’re showing you the food and drink items you can’t miss if you’re attending either Festival in our latest DFB YouTube Video!
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No matter how many times you’ve been to Walt Disney World, there’s always a sense of wonder and “how do they do that?” What if you could learn some of Disney’s secrets into how they create and maintain the rides, costumes and buildings?
You can with the Backstage Magic Tour — a comprehensive, eye-opening peek behind the curtain at Walt Disney World, giving guests the opportunity to learn the history and the reality of how Disney creates a make-believe world.
Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom
DFB’s Travel Agent partner, Small World Vacations’ Sue P. recently had the chance to take the Backstage Magic Tour at Disney World and she shared her review of the tour and some tips with us! [Read more…]
There was a LOT of activity on the official Disneyland and Walt Disney World websites yesterday with the announcement of opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts came the debut of updated and new pages for the various attractions, restaurants, and experiences for Galaxy’s Edge.
Now, if you looked at the title of this post, you may be thinking, “Got it. But what does that have to do with the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival?”
Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Well, in checking out the new restaurant pages for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on the Disney World restaurants page, we couldn’t help but notice that four Food and Wine Festival entries had also been updated. [Read more…]
Epcot has all kinds of fun brewing for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. You can get a glimpse of the sounds, flavors and cultures of so many different countries by simply taking a few steps around the festival. And don’t forget to check out all the special events and concerts they have at Epcot — including the brand new Coco Show that just opened on March 6th!
Mariachi Cobre and Miguel tell the tale of Miguel Rivera
Coco’s own Miguel will be joining the musicians of Mariachi Cobre, and the Folklorico dancers to bring his story to life. Together they tell the park guests the tale of Miguel Rivera. [Read more…]
Along with ALL THE FOOD arriving today for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, a new menu item has also arrived at Yorkshire County Fish Shop in Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion!
Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Home to the absolute classic Fish & Chips, Yorkshire County Fish Shop is currently also serving a Chicken and Mushroom Pie! You won’t find it on the regular posted menu… at least not yet, anyway. [Read more…]
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