Spring is just around the corner and that means quite a few exciting things are happening in the parks, specifically inside EPCOT. From February 28 through May 28, 2024 guests will be able to experience the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival and we now officially have a Foodie Guide! Let’s see what we can look forward to during this years event!
This year there will be 20 Outdoor Kitchens located throughout the park, and in total will feature over 60 menu items! That is a lot of tasty options to choose from. As with all of the festivals located inside of EPCOT, there will be a Festival Passport, a guide to help you find the perfect snack and where it can be found. If you participate in the Garden Graze Food Stroll, you get a special treat. The food stroll has eight select food options listed inside the Festival Passport, and if guests purchase five of them plus receive the stamp they can return to Pineapple Promenade and receive that special treat.
Let’s go over some of the new and returning menu items for 2024 that are coming to the festival. Pineapple Promenade, will feature the popular DOLE Whip, a Frozen Dessert Violet Lemonade, and the Spicy Hot Dog, which is topped with pineapple chutney and plantain chips.
The Florida Fresh Outdoor Kitchen will have a fun Florida Strawberry Shortcake (on the Garden Graze Food Stroll), a Grilled Warm Water Lobster Tail, and Cubanito with mojo-marinated pork belly.
Swirled Showcase will be dishing up soft serve ice cream in flavors of Vanilla, Peanut Butter, and Grape Jelly. New this year is the Strawberry Basil Sorbet in a waffle cone and the Liquid Nitro Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake.
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The next Garden Graze Food Stroll item can be found at Refreshment Port. This is actually a plant based item, Buffalo Chicken Tender Poutine being served on top of crispy potato barrels and ranch drizzle.
Another Garden Graze Food Stroll dish, also plant based, can be found at La Isla Fresca. The Coconut Tres Leches is a beautiful little vanilla cake that has been soaked in oak, almond, and coconut milk. The other dish being offered at this location is an IMPOSSIBLE Jamaican Beef Patty with Spicy Papaya Syrup.
While this next location is only dishing up a variety of items, but only for a short period of time. Each menu is based off of the season for EPCOT Farmers Feast. The Early Bloom Menu will be available from February 28 through March 30. This menu will feature Veal Tenderloin with spring pea risotto and a Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake. The Springtime Menu is next from March 31 through April 27. During this time frame guests will find a Seared Scallop with tomato risotto and a Blueberry Buckle with lemon creme fraiche. Finally from April 28 through May 27, the Summer Solstice Outdoor Kitchen has two delicious items. A Seared Pork Tenderloin with corn risotto and Peach Galette with ginger-vanilla whipped cream on top are both amazing looking dishes!
This next spot, which I believe will be a popular one, is the BRUNCHCOT. Serving three items that are perfect for a brunch menu, one of which is a Garden Graze Food Stroll item, are a must try! The Fried Cinnamon Rolls are topped with a cream cheese frosting and candied bacon pieces. The next is a Biscuit and Gravy IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Fried Steak and IMPOSSIBLE sausage gravy. Then finally, the Avocado Toast has marinated tomatoes and plant based cheese crumbles served on a slice of ciabatta bread toasted.
There are so many more dishes that we didn’t discuss, but don’t fret, we’re here to help! If you’re ready to experience some of these dream worthy dishes, reach out today! Marvelous Mouse Travels is ready to help plan your Disney destination vacation.
