Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Preview

This week we had the opportunity to check out a preview of the 24th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This year we will see new additions to the 87 day long festival including new global marketplaces, eat to the beat acts, celebrity chefs, and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Check it out…..

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Presentation

Food and Beverage

This year Epcot is featuring several food favorites and some that are new to the festival this year. Some of these options include:

Thailand – Shrimp over Pad Thai Noodles (Cold Noodle Salad)

Islands of the Caribbean – Jerk Chicken over a sweet plantain salad with a mango chutney yogurt

Africa (NEW) – Vegan dish with curried rice, beans, pigeon peas and slaw

Flavors from Fire – Smoked Corned Beef with a beer cheese fondue and cheese curds over fresh chips

Coastal Eats – Pacifico Striped Bass w/ pickled cabbage, tomatillo, and avocado sauce served with cilantro

Active Eats – Fruit and Nut Energy Tart with almonds, pecans, dried apricots, puffed rice, coconut, chocolate chips, and chocolate drizzle

Australia – Deconstructed Pavlova with citrus marinated berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) and lemon dusted meringue

The Alps – Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart featuring a lemon tart with fresh blueberries and creme fraiche

Mimosa Flight – Blood Orange Mimosa, Tropical Mimosa, and Key Lime Mimosa

Cider Flight (Apple Orchard) – Spiced Cider, Cherry Tart Cider, and Limoncello Cider

Zinfandel (Flavors from Fire) – Great pairing with the chocolate picante

Mule Beer (Coastal Eats) – Brewed special for the festival

Black and White (Donut Box) – Black coffee with white chocolate liquor and Jim Beam topped with an Espresso Donut

Festival Merchandise

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival merchandise will be available starting the first day of the event (August 29,2019). This year chef Mickey takes a back seat to his beautiful counterpart Minnie. Check it out:

Festival Entertainment

The Eat to the Beat concert series will not disappoint this year with 12 new acts this year and some added times to see some of your favorite acts. Take a look:

 

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