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What’s New at EPCOT: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Officially Opens and Harmonious Debuts!

This past week has been a BIG one for Disney World, specifically EPCOT! The park celebrated its 39th Anniversary on October 1st (the same day as the big 5-0 in Magic Kingdom), and its anniversary was greeted by new fireworks, new dining experiences, and much more!

Spaceship Earth is a Beacon of Magic for the 50th Anniversary!

A lot has happened in EPCOT since we last checked in on what was new, including the premiere of a NEW fireworks show, Harmonious! Let’s recap what else is new in EPCOT this week.

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REVIEW: Come For the Crispy Pork Belly, But Stay For The Cheesy Bread at This EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth

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The 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has been going on for quite some time, but a number of booths just opened recently!

The Brazil booth has opened!

While many of the booths opened back when the Festival began in July, and more followed in August, some booths just opened on October 1st, the day that marks the start of the 50th Anniversary celebrations in Disney World. One of the booths that just opened recently is the Brazil booth, and it’s FULL of returning items and some big fan favorites!

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REVIEW: You Could Miss the BEST Secret Eats in Magic Kingdom If You Don’t Read This

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When you’re spending a day in Magic Kingdom, you’re going to want to fuel up.

Skipper Canteen

There are a LOT of attractions to ride and sights to see, so you’re gonna be hungry! One (frankly underrated) spot you could stop in is Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland. This table-service restaurant is a DELIGHT of punny humor and we stopped in for a quick bite!

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Does Brazil Measure Up Without One of Our Favorite Dishes at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival?

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Greetings from A Taste of Food and Wine, the modified EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival for 2020!

a Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival

We’ve hopped around World Showcase to check out this year’s food and beverage offerings, including Food and Wine favorites from years past in Japan (with our beloved Frothy Ramen!) and some special items from Flower and Garden Festival! Today, we traveled over to the Brazil Booth to see what was cooking!
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We Asked Our Readers: What Do You Hope Returns to the Next Epcot Food and Wine Festival?

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If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.

We’re daydreaming of our next trip to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival!

Duck Confit Poutine

When it comes to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, we’re constantly impressed by the awesome menu items Disney brings to the table — literally! Every year we put together our Best of the Fest List with all of our must-eat items from the Festival (c’mon Frothy Ramen!) but we wanted to know what eats our readers can’t stop thinking about! So, we asked our Instagram followers, “What menu items do you hope return to Epcot Food and Wine this year?” And here were the most popular responses!

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Review! Did You KNOW About This SECRET MENU at Disney World’s Skipper Canteen?!

By Sierra Vieregge 6 Comments

Did you know that like many other locations at Disney World and Disneyland, Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom has a SECRET menu? Well, they totes do.

Jungle Skipper Canteen Sign

Annnnd today, we’re going to be reviewing those uber secretive, uber yummy items!

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Recent Menu Additions at Disney World’s Skipper Canteen!

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Skipper Canteen

in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom offers guests a unique combination of atmosphere, food, and fun. With quirky servers and interesting bites, this is a great place to visit if you’re a bit of an adventurer when it comes to food.

Jungle Skipper Canteen Sign

And get this! The Jungle Cruise-themed restaurant has recently added a few new options to its menu. So, grab your binoculars and explorer gear, and let’s check them out together!

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2015 Food and Wine Festival Booth Preview: Dominican Republic and Brazil Booths

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The 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is less than a month away!

The big day is September 25 – that’s the beginning of seven weeks of incredible food and drinks in Epcot! And this year marks the Festival’s 20th anniversary so you know it’s going to be something special.

This year’s Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage and Mixology Seminars promise something for everyone; but, the food and drinks at the Marketplace Booths are what we’re most excited about.

Today we’re going to showcase two booths – one of which hasn’t been at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival since 2007! We’re talking about fan-favorite Brazil, which returned to the festival in 2013 and the Dominican Republic, which is making a return after several years away from the festival!

Dominican Republic Marketplace Booth

The Dominican Republic has been on hiatus since 2007 but is returning to the festival and we can’t wait to try all the dishes from this Caribbean island nation!

The booth used will be the brand new-last-year booth that was created for Puerto Rico. With PR not returning to the festival this year, DR will take over that booth and location!

We're Wondering if the Puerto Rico Marketplace Booth from the Food and Wine Festival May Do Double Duty as the Outdoor Kitchen During Flower and Garden!

The Puerto Rico Booth from last year will now be the Dominican Republic Booth!

2015 Dominican Republic Marketplace Booth Menu

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Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Pictures and Review: Brazil and Puerto Rico Marketplace Booths

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We are continuing our LIVE coverage from the first week of the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

Welcome to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

We’ve been busy eating at the various Marketplaces and attending events to bring you lots of good information.

And today, we’re ready to offer you the first in-depth look at two booths that are crowd favorites — Brazil and Puerto Rico.

Let’s go!

The Brazil Marketplace Booth

The Brazil Marketplace returned last year after a brief hiatus, and wasted no time establishing itself as a favorite stop on festival guests’ trip around the World. And this year, it’s back again on a big ol’ plot of World Showcase land all its own (with a WATERFALL! and LIVE MUSIC!).

2014 Brazil Marketplace Booth

This is the old Belgium location (Belgium has been booted next door), so there’s a seating area set up covered with colorful flags.

Gorgeous Seating Area for Brazil

There’s a little waterfall (which the Cast Member made sure I knew about; they’re super proud of it). And if you’re lucky, you might catch some live Brazilian music while you’re there.

Brazil Marketplace Scenery

The food is pretty much all new, except for the pork belly. And the drinks include some good offerings.

2014 Brazil Menu

We were interested to see a new seafood dish debut at the Brazil Marketplace. The Moqueca de Pescado features responsibly farm-raised Regal Springs Tilapia. It’s flavored with a Coconut Lime Sauce and is served on a bed of steamed Rice.

You guys know I’m not a HUGE seafood eater, but some of the festival’s offerings this year have made a liar out of me…including this one. I really enjoyed it! The dish is light with good flavor. But I was shocked that after I took my first tentative bite of fish, I actually went back for more. Red-letter day for me, my friends. ;-D

Moqueca de Pescado Regal Springs Premium Tilapia with Coconut Lime Sauce and Steamed Rice

One of 2013’s most popular dishes, Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Cilantro, returns this year. While the 2013 version also featured Avocado in the mix, we aren’t really missing it. The Pork Belly stands on its own just fine!

Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Cilantro

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2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth Preview: Belgium and Brazil

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We are back with another look at some of the Marketplace Booths that will be featured at the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

Today, we are visiting two more of our favorite spots — one Old World, and one New!

Both the Belgium Booth and the Brazil Booth epitomize one of this year’s biggest themes. We can’t wait to Taste Our Way Around the World with lots of returning favorites, and some new flavors as well.

Let’s take a look at what these two Marketplaces will be offering guests in 2014, starting September 19th.

Belgium Marketplace Booth

The Belgium Marketplace Booth offers Food and Wine Festival guests the best of both worlds. We love the interesting food options here. But it’s also a primo stop on your Brews Around the World Tour as well!

Belgium Marketplace Booth

The Belgium Booth first debuted at the festival in 2010, and has become a mainstay since then. After all, who can resist indulging in a sweet or savory Belgian Waffle?

2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Belgium Booth Menu

Potato and Leek Waffle with Beer-Braised Beef
Belgium Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream
Belgium Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
Hoegaarden
Stella Artois
Leffe Blonde
Stella Artois Cidre
Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
Beer flight (featuring 4 4-ounce servings): Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, Leffe Blonde and Stella Artois Cidre

There are many returning favorites here this year, but we’re happy to say that we see some fun additions as well.

The Potato and Leek Waffle was one of our Best of the Fest Favorites in 2013, so I’m thrilled that it’s returning! This year, the flavors are amped up a bit as the Beef topping the savory waffle is braised in Beer!

Potato and Leek Waffle with Braised Beef

After such a hearty dish, we definitely recommend that you give one of the dessert waffles a try. You can’t go wrong with Belgian Waffle topped with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream.

Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream

But if you’d rather have a fruit topping, no worries. Try the Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream instead.

Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream

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What’s New at EPCOT: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Officially Opens and Harmonious Debuts!

REVIEW: Come For the Crispy Pork Belly, But Stay For The Cheesy Bread at This EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth

REVIEW: You Could Miss the BEST Secret Eats in Magic Kingdom If You Don’t Read This

Does Brazil Measure Up Without One of Our Favorite Dishes at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival?

We Asked Our Readers: What Do You Hope Returns to the Next Epcot Food and Wine Festival?

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Recent Menu Additions at Disney World’s Skipper Canteen!