Epcot 40th Anniversary Festivities

On October 1st Walt Disney World will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Epcot. The park opened in 1982 where guests could get glimpse into the future, travel the world while experiencing different cultures, and take their tastebuds on a journey through delicious food festivals.

In typical Disney fashion when a celebration is to be had there is of course going to be tasty treats and drinks! Starting with the EPCOT 40thLiege Waffle at the recently opened Connections Café, and then over to Sunset Seasons for the Figment Sponge Cake. There are going to be options for everyone and all different taste buds.

Let’s take a look these amazing menu items.

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Connections Café (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)

• EPCOT 40th Liege Waffle: Brioche dough with pearl sugar

Chozo de Margarita (Available beginning Sept. 30 while supplies last)

• 40th Fiesta: Celebrate the colors for the anniversary of EPCOT with this frozen margarita in a “MEXICO 40” souvenir cup

Funnel Cake (Available Oct. 1 and 2)

• Celebration Funnel Cake with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, and 40th candies

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Garden House (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)

• Sake Cocktail Flight featuring Samurai, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Sunset, and Violet Sake

La Hacienda de San Angel and San Angel Inn (Available beginning Sept. 30 while supplies last)

• Flan: Vanilla custard topped with blueberries, whipped cream, and a “MEXICO 40” white chocolate garnish
• Clarified Margarita: Tequila, orange liqueur, lemon, and simple syrup in a “MEXICO 40” souvenir cup with glow cube

Nine Dragons Restaurant (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)

• Dan Dan Noodles: Spicy pork with Sichuan sauce, peanut butter, sesame, shredded cucumber, and green onion

Space 220 Restaurant (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)

• Crema Catalana: Vanilla cream custard, lemon snow, citrus segments, and spicy ginger crumble

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Sunshine Seasons (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3; Mobile order available)

• Figment Sponge Cake with honey-lime mousse

Teppan Edo (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)

• EPCOT 40th Saketini: The saketini was on the menu when the Japan Pavilion first opened. This version combines sake and butterfly pea flower to create the color reminiscent of the night sky of EPCOT

Tokyo Dining (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)

• EPCOT 40th Kaisen Chirashi Don: Celebration sushi bowl
• EPCOT 40th Saketini: The saketini was on the menu when the Japan Pavilion first opened. This version combines sake and butterfly pea flower to create the color reminiscent of the night sky of EPCOT

Are you excited for these tasty treats coming to Epcot this fall? Not to mention there will be great and cultural options for Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival. Be sure to check out these amazing events!

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