Shannon chats with WDW Prep team members Heather, Allyson, and Felicia about the 2023 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. They discuss their experience at the first three (very hot!) days of the festival and share how they each would spend $75 when enjoying a day at the festival.

Their picks:

Ally’s favorites

• Brew-Wing: Impossible™ Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Plant-Based Blue Cheese, Plant-Based Ranch and Celery (NEW) (plant-based item) ($7.50) AND Brew Hub French Connection IPA, Lakeland, FL ($5.50)
• Flavors From Fire: The Impossible™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (plant-based item) ($6.00)
• The Fry Basket: Adobo Yuca Fries with Garlic-Cilantro Aïoli (plant-based item) or Pickle Fries (both $5.50)
• Greece: Spanakopita ($4.75)
• Flavors of America: Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing ($4.50)
• India: Potato and Pea Samosa with Coriander-Lime Cream (plant-based item) ($5.50)
• Japan: Brew Hub Momo Amber Ale, Lakeland, FL (NEW) ($5.50)
• Refreshment Outpost: Ciderboys Mango Tango Hard Cider ($11.25)
• Spain: Sangria Flight ($13.00)
• Brazil: Xingu Brazilian Black Lager ($5.50)

Felicia’s favorites

• Flavors of America: Beer Flight ($10.00)
• The Fry Basket: Pickle Fries with Dill Ranch ($5.50)
• Tangierine Cafe: Stone-Baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Chermoula and Zhoug Dips ($5.00)
• India: Chicken Tikka Masala with Fennel-Spiced Yogurt and Naan Bread ($6.25)
• Spain: Sangria Flight ($13.00)
• Spain: Charcuterie with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives and an Herbed Serrano Vinaigrette ($6.50)
• Refreshment Outpost: Gulf Stream Brewing Co. Cloud Watermelon Hibiscus Lager, Ft. Lauderdale, FL ($11.25)
• Brew-Wing: Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Buffalo Sauce, Plant-Based Blue Cheese and Plant-based Ranch ($5.00)
• Flavors from Fire: Smoked Corned Beef with House-made Potato Chips, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue ($6.50)
• Japan: Brew Hub Momo Amber Ale, Lakeland, FL ($5.50)

Heather’s favorites

• Flavors of America: Left Hand Brewing Sawtooth Amber Ale, Longmont, CO ($5.50)
• Greece: Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey ($5.00)
• Tangierine Cafe: Blake's Hard Cider Co. Peach Party Peach & Blackberry Hard Cider, Armada, MI ($5.50)
• India: Potato and Pea Samosa with Coriander-Lime Cream ($5.50)
• Spain: Charcuterie with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives and an Herbed Serrano Vinaigrette ($6.50)
• Spain: Viña Borgia Macabeo White Sangria ($6.50)
• Mexico: Tostada de Carnitas: Braised Pork on a Fried Corn Tortilla with Black Beans, Avocado Mousse, Queso Fresco and Chives ($7.75)
• Refreshment Port: Braised Beef Poutine: French Fries with Braised Beef, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Cheese Curds, Crumbled Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs ($10.00)
• Refreshment Port: Boulevard Brewing Co. Quirk Pineapple Orange Whip Hard Seltzer, Kansas City, MO ($11.25)
• Flavors from Fire: Smoked Corned Beef with House-made Potato Chips, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue ($6.50)
• Japan: Brew Hub Momo Amber Ale, Lakeland, FL ($5.50)

Links:

• 2023 Guide and Tips for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
• Disney World 101: The Ultimate First Timer's Guide
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• Complete Guide to Disney World Dining 
• Disney World Touring Strategies
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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