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  • New Sequinned Candy Corn Minnie Ears Are The Sweetest Halloween Must Have At Disney Parks

    New Sequinned Candy Corn Minnie Ears Are The Sweetest Halloween Must Have At Disney Parks

    Halloween time is upon us at Disney Parks and Disney has released some sweet new Minnie ears to help get you into the spirit! To celebrate the spooky season, Disney Parks has transformed everyone’s favorite Halloween candy into a must-have pair of ears!

    That’s right, candy corn inspired Minnie ears have arrived at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort and you can bet they will be selling out as quickly candy disappears from an unattended bowl in front of a house on Halloween.

    Disney has already stepped up their ear game this Halloween season with the recent materializing of Haunted Mansion inspired ears as well as the recently released Day of the Dead Minnie ears. And now with this delicious pair of ears you can satisfy your sweet tooth and add to your ever-growing ear collection.

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    The sequined ears feature a flashy candy corn bow and the headband features text that reads “I’m just here for the candy.”

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    These new sweet ears are available at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and will set you back $25.

  • Complete Food Guide to 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

    Complete Food Guide to 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

    The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival begins next week and this year Disney has more offerings than ever before! The festival starts on August 30 and runs through November 12, offering delicious dishes and unique beverages influenced by cultures from around the world.

    We have a detailed list of all the yummy goodness you’ll find this year with all the info you could ever want on the menus for each of the Global Marketplaces located throughout the park.

    Take a look below at all the amazing offerings for the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

    Thailand (located near the Mexico pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Stir-fried Vegetables (KA)
    • Seared Shrimp and Scallop Cake with Cold Noodle Salad
    • Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice

    BEVERAGE

    • Singha Lager
    • Maison Willm Gewürztraminer, Alsace

    Australia (located near Refreshment Port)
    FOOD

    • Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (GF)
    • Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies (GF)
    • Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
    • Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley
    • Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay, Margaret River
    • Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale
    • Wine Flight also available

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    Hawai’i (located in Showcase Plaza)
    FOOD

    • Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise (KA)
    • Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers, and Wasabi Cream
    • Teriyaki-glazed Spam Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise
    • Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager
    • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
    • Mai Tai with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and Dole Pineapple Juice

    Islands of the Caribbean (located in Showcase Plaza)
    FOOD

    • Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli (KA)
    • Jerk Spiced Chicken Lollipop with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt
    • Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Red Stripe Lager
    • Caribbean White Sangria
    • Frozen Mojito

    Greece (located near the Mexico pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki (V) (KA)
    • Taste of Greece: Chicken Souvlaki, Feta Cheese Dip with Warm Pita, and Lamb Sausage with a Dill Tomato Ragu
    • Spanakopita: Greek Spinach Pie (V)
    • Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Domaine Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnese
    • Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko, Santorini
    • Argyros Atlantis Red Blend, Santorini
    • Wine Flight also available

    Craft Drafts (located in the Festival Center)
    BEVERAGE

    • Central 28 Beer Company Waff-Ale, DeBary, FL
    • Bold City Brewing 1901 Roasted Red Ale, Jacksonville, F
    • Florida Beer Company Passport Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL
    • First Magnitude Brewing Co. Lemongrass Saison, Gainesville, FL
    • JDub’s Brewing Company Honeydew Melon Kölsch, Sarasota, FL
    • Shipyard Brewing Company Monkey Fist IPA, Clearwater, FL
    • Beer Flights also available

    India (located between the China and Germany pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (V) (KA)
    • Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice (V) (GF)
    • Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews, and Warm Naan Bread

    BEVERAGE

    • Mango Lassi (Non-Alcoholic) (KA)
    • Godfather Lager
    • Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
    • Sula Shiraz, Nashik
    • Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Indian Cream Liqueur

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    Germany (located in the Germany pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese (KA)
    • Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll (KA)
    • Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
    • Carl Graff Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese, Mosel
    • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel
    • Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken, Mosel
    • Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz
    • Riesling Flight also available

    Brewer’s Collection (located between the China and Germany pavilions)
    BEVERAGE

    • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
    • Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb
    • Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer
    • Beer Flight also available

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    Spain (located between the Germany and Italy pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette
    • Spanish-style Paella with Chorizo and Roasted Chicken
    • Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (GF)

    BEVERAGE

    • Lagar de Bouza Albariño, Rías Baixas
    • Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla
    • Espelt Garnacha Old Vines, Catalonia
    • Wine Flight also available

    Africa (located in The Outpost between the China and Germany pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato, and Pap (GF)
    • Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Cederberg Chenin Blanc
    • Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
    • Groot Constantia Pinotage
    • Wine Flight also available

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    Hops & Barley (located in The American Adventure)
    FOOD

      • New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
      • New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side

    Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • North Coast Brewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA
    • 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
    • Heavy Seas AmeriCannon IPA, Baltimore, MD
    • Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
    • Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
    • Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
    • Beer Flight also available

    Belgium (located between the France and Morocco pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
    • Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)
    • Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale
    • St. Bernardus Witbier
    • St. Bernardus Abt 12
    • Stella Artois Hard Cidre
    • Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
    • Beer Flight also available

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    Brazil (located between the France and Morocco pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew featuring Scallops, Shrimp and White Fish with Coconut-lime Sauce and Steamed Rice
    • Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (GF)
    • Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (GF) (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • M.I.A. Beer Company Barbossa Black Beer, Doral, FL
    • Casa Valduga Brut Rosé
    • Quinta do Crasto Duoro Red
    • Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

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    New Zealand (located near Refreshment Port)
    FOOD

    • Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
    • Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
    • Seared Venison Sausage with Kumara Purée and Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
    • Antmoore Wineworks MOKOblack Pinot Noir, Marlborough
    • Frozen Wine Cocktail featuring Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

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    Ireland (located in the United Kingdom pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
    • Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (V)
    • Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

    BEVERAGE

    • Guinness Foreign Extra Stout
    • Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
    • Guinness Baileys Shake

    Canada (located in the Canada pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
    • “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (GF)

    BEVERAGE

    • Moosehead Radler: Lager infused with Grapefruit, Grape and Lemon Juices, New Brunswick
    • Château Des Charmes Equuleus Red Blend, St. David’s Bench
    • Château Des Charmes Vidal Icewine, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    The Almond Orchard hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® (located in Showcase Plaza)
    FOOD

    • Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins Crackers
    • Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins Multi-seeds Crackers
    • Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel (V)(KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-Alcoholic) (KA)
    • Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne
    • Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne
    • Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Rosé Champagne

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    The Cheese Studio hosted by Boursin Cheese® (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce (KA)
    • Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam; Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning; Strawberry Macaron with Boursin Pepper Cheese
    • Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel, and Pecan Crunch (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Blueberry Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
    • La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey
    • Domaine Saint André de Figuière Rosé, Côtes de Provence
    • Alta Vista Estate Malbec, Mendoza

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    Flavors from Fire (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds (KA)
    • Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions, and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and American Grana Cheeses
    • Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli
    • Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Mango

    BEVERAGE

    • Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter
    • Michael David Winery 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel, Lodi
    • Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon

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    The Chocolate Studio (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (GF) (KA)
    • Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Whipped Cream (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Twinings Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea and Chocolate Shake (non-alcoholic) (KF)
    • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
    • Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
    • Croft 10 Year Tawny
    • Twinings Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka

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    The Wine & Dine Studio (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce
    • Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese, and Pumpkin Seeds (V) (KA)
    • Trio of Artisan Cheese featuring La Bottega di BelGioioso Cheeses (V)
      • Crescenza-Stracchino
      • CreamyGorg Gorgonzola Dolce
      • Artigiano Vino Rosso
    • Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese
      • Trio of Artisan Cheese paired with Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, Reata Chardonnay and Spellbound Petite Sirah

    BEVERAGE

    • Reata Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
    • Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, Oregon
    • Spellbound Petite Sirah, California

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    Earth Eats (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Wild Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese
    • Fondue, Arugula, Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
    • The Impossible Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (V)

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    Active Eats (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions (KA)
    • Spice-crusted Verlasso Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado, and Sherry Vinegar (GF)
    • Active Eats Energy Bar Bites: A mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Pineapple Coconut Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL
    • L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
    • Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

    Coastal Eats (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado-lemongrass Cream
    • Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette
    • Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris, Oregon
    • ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Oregon

    Light Lab (located in Future World West)
    BEVERAGE

    • Phosphorescent Phreeze (non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • InfraRED (non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • UltraVIOLET (non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls
    • Original Sin Dry Rosé Hard Cider, New York, NY Cider
    • 3 Daughters Brewing Blueberry Peppercorn Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL Cider
    • Ciderboys Zen Berry Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI Cider
    • Playalinda Brewing Co. Red Cherry Tart, Titusville, FL
    • GrassLands Brewing Company Green Kiwi Blonde, Tallahassee, FL
    • M.I.A. Beer Company Blue-berry Golden Ale, Doral, FL
    • Flights also available

    Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar (located in the Festival Center)
    FOOD

    • Chocolate Croissant: Flaky Croissant stuffed with Chocolate
    • Almond Croissant: Flaky Croissant topped with Toasted Almonds
    • Jumbo Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping
    • Cheese Danish with Sweet Icing

    BEVERAGE

    • Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Pomegranate, Orange and Grapefruit Juices
    • Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
    • Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
    • Madras Mimosa with Cranberry Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice
    • Frozen Mimosa featuring White Claw Natural Lime Hard Seltzer
    • Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee

    The Festival Center Wine Shop (Disney Family of Wines) (located in the Festival Center)
    FOOD

    • Charcuterie Plate: Chefs Selection of Artisanal Meats and Accompaniments
    • La Bottega di BelGioioso Cheese Plate: Crescenza-Stracchino, CreamyGorg Gorgonzola Dolce, and Artigiano Vino Rosso Cheeses
    • Bloody Mary Seafood Cocktail: Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Olive Salad and Crisp Lettuce in a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette

    BEVERAGE

    • Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara County
    • MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley
    • Silverado Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
    • Silverado Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros
    • Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Goldie” Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills
    • MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
    • Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Birdie” Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
    • Skywalker Vineyards Sommita Pinot Noir, Marin County
    • Silverado Vineyards Fantasia Sangiovese Blend, Napa Valley
    • Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley
    • Fess Parker Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County
    • Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
    • White Wine Flight
    • Pinot Noir Flight
    • Red Wine Flight

    The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar hosted by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company) (located in the Festival Center)

    BEVERAGE

    • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
    • Ghirardelli Drinking Chocolate (Non-Alcoholic)

    Refreshment Outpost (located between the China and Germany pavilions)
    
FOOD

    • Spicy Hot Dog with Kimchi and Mustard Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky & Frozen Coke

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    Refreshment Port (located near the Canada pavilion)
    
FOOD

    • Beef Brisket Poutine: French Fries with Beef Brisket, Beer Cheese Sauce, and Poutine Gravy topped with Crispy Onions
    • Sweet Potato Poutine: Sweet Potato Fries with Caramel Sauce, Mini Marshmallows, and Pecans (V)
    • Pineapple Soft-Serve Ice Cream (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Pineapple Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Bacardi Coconut Rum
    • Dragon Berry Refresher featuring Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum

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    Taste Track (located near Test Track)
    FOOD

    • Croissant Doughnut tossed in Cinnamon Sugar (KA)
    • Croissant Doughnut with Chocolate and Marshmallows (KA)
    • Croissant Doughnut with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream (KA)
    • Croissant Doughnut with Sprinkles (KA)
    • Gelato (Chocolate, Hazelnut, White Chocolate Raspberry or Vanilla Bean)

    BEVERAGE

    • Pancake Milkshake (KA)

    Block & Hans (located in The American Adventure)
    BEVERAGE

    • Dogfish Head Brewery 60 Minute IPA, Milton, DE
    • Ciderboys Strawberry Magic Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
    • Full Sail Brewing Co. Blood Orange Wheat, Hood River, OR
    • Karbach Brewing Co. Love Street Kölsch Style Blonde, Houston, TX
    • Big Top Brewing Company Hawaiian Lion Coconut and Coffee Porter, Sarasota, FL
    • Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Lexington, KY

    Fife & Drum (located in the American Adventure)
    BEVERAGE

    • Hanson Brothers Beer Company Mmmhops Pale Ale, Tulsa, OK

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    Japan (located in the Japan pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables, and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce (KA)
    • Beef Nigiri topped with Shrimp Sauce and Diced Pickled Jalapeños (GF)
    • Spicy Roll: Tuna and Salmon topped with Volcano Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • Kirin Ichiban Lager
    • Ozeki Rai Sake
    • Fuji Apple Cocktail: Sake, Peach Schnapps, and Green Apple Syrup

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    Morocco (located in the Morocco pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket (KA)
    • Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce (V)
    • Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • Casa Pale Lager
    • Kasbah Prestige Red Wine
    • Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur
    • Red Organic Sangria

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    Mexico (located in the Mexico pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Short Rib Tostada: Corn Tortilla topped with Short Ribs, Black Beans, Salsa Verde, and Spring Onion
    • Shrimp Quesadilla: Corn Tortilla with Shrimp and Oaxaca Cheese and topped with Spicy Guajillo Sauce and Sesame Seeds
    • Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis (GF) (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Cerveza Por Favor: Dos Equis Draft Beer with a hint of Almond
    • Mariachi Loco: Margarita with Libelula Tequila Joven, Mango Purée and Chamoy
    • Ay Caramba: Smoky Margarita with Gracias A Dios Mezcal, Lime Juice and Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
    • La Chancla: Red Wine Sangria mixed with Fruit Juice
    • El Padrino: Blackberry Mexican Punch with Velo Blanco Tequila

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    China (located in the China pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Xi’an Pancake with Beef
    • Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw (KA)
    • Beijing Roasted Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce
    • Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles

    BEVERAGE

    • Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (non-alcoholic)
    • Jasmine Draft Beer
    • Happy Peach: Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum
    • Kung Fu Punch: Vodka and Triple Sec
    • Byejoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice
    • Honeydew Bai Jiu Cocktail: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit and Honeydew Syrup

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    France (located in the France pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
    • Carbonade de Boeuf, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Beer-braised Beef with Bacon, Onion and Mashed Potatoes
    • Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with House-made Raspberry Jam (V) (GF) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, Cranberry, and Passion Fruit Juice
    • Chardonnay, Le Vieux Manoir
    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Village la Tourelle, Bordeaux
    • St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
      Kronenbourg 1664 Pale Lager

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    Italy (located in the Italy pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Fritto Misto: Crispy Shrimp, Zucchini, and Sweet Potatoes with a Spicy Sauce
    • Pollo Alla Cacciatora: Braised Chicken Thigh, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Parmesan Polenta
    • Mezzi Rigatoni: Vodka Sauce, Crispy Pancetta, and Parmesan Cheese (KA)
    • Cannoli: Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Moretti Lager
    • Moretti La Rossa Double Malt
    • Placido Pinot Grigio
    • Placido Chianti
    • Villa Sandi Prosecco
    • Montegrande Corbinello Spumante Dolce
    • Fior d’Arancio Montegrande Moscato
    • Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila

    Funnel Cake Stand (located in The American Adventure)

    • Maple Bacon Funnel Cake topped with Candied Bacon (KA)

    Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

    • The American Adventure: Fire and Ice: Frozen Lemon with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
    • Canada: Riviera Sunrise: Frozen Orange Pineapple with Grand Mariner
    • Showcase Plaza: Wild Goose: Frozen Wild Berry Acai with Grey Goose Vodka
    • Future World East: Fast Lane: Frozen Cappuccino with Brown Jug Bourbon Cream
  • 2018 Complete Guide To Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park

    2018 Complete Guide To Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park

    Are you planning a visit to Walt Disney World Resort for the holidays? Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park is an absolute must-do event during the holiday season. This in-park party celebrates the season with lovely decor, glittering holiday lights, special photo opportunities, snow on Main Street, U.S.A., and entertainment you have to see to believe!

    Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which requires a special ticket to attend, will be held on the following nights: November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 25, 27 and 29; and December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 21. Party fun takes place from 7 p.m.-midnight, although party ticket holders may enter the park as early as 4 p.m. to enjoy regular park offerings.

    Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

    The must-see offering, “A Frozen Holiday Wish,” kicks off the fun each night at dusk. Guests arriving early for the party can watch as royal sisters Anna and Elsa lead a celebration for their friends on the Castle Forecourt Stage that culminates in Queen Elsa using her incredible powers to transform Cinderella Castle into a shimmering ice palace for the holidays.

    Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

    The “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” stage show brings in Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto, and many others who drop by on Mickey’s party dressed in their Christmas best, ready to ring in the season with holidays with carols, old and new.

    Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

    Another can’t-miss moment is the “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” This enchanting holiday procession features marching toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread men, Disney characters, Santa Claus and more!

    Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

    Then the highlight of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party night is “Holiday Wishes Fireworks– Celebrate the Spirit of the Season,” a special fireworks show set to holiday tunes that light up the sky above Magic Kingdom Park.

    Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

    The party also offers guests complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, party exclusive character greeting opportunities – with familiar faces like Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws and Scrooge McDuck – plus event-exclusive merchandise and special holiday treats.

  • Toy Story Land Offering Early Morning Magic Before the Park Opens

    Toy Story Land Offering Early Morning Magic Before the Park Opens

    Early Morning Magic launched at Magic Kingdom Park in 2016 giving guests early access to select attractions and it has been a big success. Disney announced Wednesday, they are expanding this offering to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning Sept. 17.

    Toy Story Land, which allows guests to experience all the “Toy Story” fun in Andy’s backyard, has been a smash hit with guests since the land opened earlier this summer. And now there is a fun way to experience everything the land has to offer, with less wait.

    Available on select mornings before the park opens, Disney Early Morning Magic offers exclusive, limited-time access to Toy Story Land, including Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, Toy Story Mania!, plus character greetings with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear. The experience also includes a continental buffet, featuring yogurt, fruit, pastries, and assorted cereal as well as your choice of a tasty main dish like avocado toast or fried chicken and cronut with maple glaze.

    Disney Early Morning Magic will take place on select Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Breakfast will be available until 10 a.m. The experience costs $79 plus tax for adult (age 10+) and $69 plus tax for children ages 3-9, and valid theme park admission is required.

    If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • Disney Parks Moms Panel Kicks Off 2019 Search Sept. 5

    Disney Parks Moms Panel Kicks Off 2019 Search Sept. 5

    Calling all vacationers who know a thing or two about the power of magic: The Disney Parks Moms Panel is looking for you! Entering its 12th year, the search for next the Disney Parks Moms Panel will be open Sept. 5-12, 2018.

    All park-savvy Disney buffs are invited to apply for a coveted spot to serve on the popular online forum. Disney welcomes dads, moms, in-the-know family members and anyone who feels they’ve spent as much time at a Disney park as Mickey Mouse himself to apply for a chance to be a part of the magic.

    The Disney Parks Moms Panel is an online resource comprised of everyday parents, grandparents and even adults without kids who share first-hand advice with those planning a Disney vacation, while offering personal guidance on any and all topics surrounding Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and beyond. The panel offers recommendations on vacation “musts” and information on a variety of Disney experiences and activities, such as identifying the most incredible experiences for toddlers at Disneyland Resort’s new Pixar Pier, recommendations on what to order at Woody’s Lunch Box in the newly opened Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort, or how to uncover the best snorkeling spots on Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay. New this year, the Disney Parks Moms Panel will be more accessible than ever with answers optimized for search engines and home assistant devices – a first for Disney Parks and Resorts – allowing the panelists to reach even more Disney guests around the world.

    “My passion for creating epic Disney getaways led me to the Disney Parks Moms Panel,” said Jerry M., one of the Disney dads on the panel. “The magic of the Disney Parks Moms Panel is our collective experience and our diverse backgrounds coming together that make this panel so informative. Our mission is to be everyone’s trusted guides when it comes to planning a Disney vacation, offering heartfelt advice from our own experiences. Together, as a panel, we’ve just about done it all!”

    “It is truly rewarding to see Disney guests come together and share their personal stories and experiences in an effort to help others plan a memorable Disney vacation,” said Leanne O’Regan, Director of Public Relations for Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “For 12 years, the Disney Parks Moms Panel has helped millions of people around the world plan outstanding Disney vacations with over 250,000 questions and answers available at any given time, all thanks to the impressive group of panelists who are chosen each year. We encourage those who have a passion for sharing their knowledge on all things Disney Parks to be our guest and apply to the 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panel!”

    How to Apply

    Applications for the 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panel will be accepted from noon EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, through noon EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. To apply, visit www.momspanelsearch.com. The application process includes a series of short-answer questions, a brief video submission and a phone interview over three rounds. The 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panelists will be announced in January. Applicants selected must be available to attend a training session at Walt Disney World Resort from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2018. Panelists are selected based on their wealth of Disney knowledge, as well as their ability to communicate authentic answers to those seeking assistance for their upcoming trips.

  • Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Limited-Time Celebrations Announced for Disney Parks Around the World

    Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Limited-Time Celebrations Announced for Disney Parks Around the World

    Mickey Mouse is turning 90 years young this year and Disney Parks are preparing for a birthday party like no other! With a milestone this big, one party simply will not do! That’s why Mickey’s birthday celebration will span across the globe with a series of events at all Disney Parks sites around the world.

    These parties are in addition to the previously announced World’s Biggest Mouse Party – a limited-time, global celebration of Mickey and Minnie – as well as ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition’ in New York City.

    Here is a list of the celebrations you can expect from Disney Parks around the world:

    • Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will celebrate Mickey’s birthday from November 16-18 with special merchandise and food & beverage items as well as the chance for guests to celebrate at Magic Kingdom Park during the “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It!” Street Party, sing “Happy Birthday” along with the Dapper Dans on Main Street, U.S.A., and join in a special birthday dance party at Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland. Then in 2019, Walt Disney World will continue celebrating when World’s Biggest Mouse Party comes to the resort.
    • Disneyland Resort in California will host a celebration cavalcade for Mickey Mouse on November 18, featuring some of his special friends and the Disneyland Band, starting at “it’s a small world” and pausing for a special moment at Sleeping Beauty Castle before continuing down Main Street, U.S.A., to Town Square. The party continues when World’s Biggest Mouse Party begins at Disneyland Resort in 2019.
    • Disney Cruise Line will join the celebration when World’s Biggest Mouse Party takes to the seas in 2019.
    • Shanghai Disney Resort will be the first to kick off World’s Biggest Mouse Party with a brand-new Mickey-themed float at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Tourism Festival on September 15 to commemorate the Shanghai launch of World’s Biggest Mouse Party. At Shanghai Disneyland, a giant birthday card will be installed next to “Storytellers” statue, featuring birthday wishes from Mickey’s pals. From November 16-18, guests will enjoy themed food and merchandise offerings as well as the opportunity to sing “Happy Birthday” to Mickey just before the nighttime spectacular show each evening, all culminating with a special nighttime birthday spectacular at Enchanted Storybook Castle on November 18.
    • Hong Kong Disneyland will begin its World’s Biggest Mouse Party activations on Mickey’s birthday, November 18, with commemorative park tickets, special food & beverage and merchandise, a hotel room overlay and “We Love Mickey” projection show through February 2019. And Hong Kong Disneyland guests will receive special birthday stickers, available only on November 18.
    • Tokyo Disney Resort will join the celebration this fall with special decorations and merchandise.
    • Disneyland Paris will celebrate the World’s Biggest Mouse Party this fall and into winter with new holiday season entertainment and special surprises.

    “Mickey: The True Original Exhibition,” an interactive art exhibit, will open in New York from November 8, 2018 – February 10, 2019. This immersive, pop-up art exhibition is inspired by Mickey’s status as a ‘true original’ and his global impact on popular culture and art. From his beginning in black and white in Steamboat Willie to the technicolor world of more than 100 cartoon shorts, exhibition guests will step into an unforgettable journey of Mickey moments reimagined.

    “As Walt said, ‘I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse’,” said Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “From ‘The True Original Exhibition’ to a year-long celebration in our parks around the world, we are honoring the deep connection that families and fans have made with Mickey and Minnie Mouse for nearly a century.”

    Mickey’s 90th is definitely a “mouse”-do this fall! With so many birthday parties to choose from, one question remains: which will you be a part of?

  • Oogie Boogie Popcorn Buckets are Back at Disney Parks For Halloween With Other Novelty Collectables

    Oogie Boogie Popcorn Buckets are Back at Disney Parks For Halloween With Other Novelty Collectables

    Calling all ghouls and ghosts who love Disney-themed food novelties – Halloween is almost here for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, and the Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Buckets are back at Disney Parks along with a whole new set of novelty items for you to enjoy!

    Yes it glows and it’s actually filled with yummy popcorn. Last year the glow in the dark Oogie Boogie cost about $15 and are sure to be a fast sell out again. This is all we want for Christmas (and Halloween)! Take a look at the savory and scary souvenir:

    Halloween Oogie Boogie Halloween Oogie Boogie

    This popular popcorn bucket along with other halloween themed novelties are available at various times throughout the Halloween season, you never know when they will materialize and they sell out fast, so be on the lookout and keep this guide handy during your search!

    Halloween disney parks popcorn

    Next up is the Happy Halloween 2018 Base Popcorn Bucket –this year’s design features Mickey and Minnie all decked out in their Halloween best as well as Chip and Dale as adorable little bats! A similar design is featured on the Happy Halloween 2018 Base Travel Mug. The base popcorn bucket can be found at various popcorn locations across Disneyland park at Disneyland Resort and Magic Kingdom ParkDisney’s Animal KingdomEpcot, and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. The base travel mug will be available as a non-refillable mug available across Disneyland Resort, while the base travel mug at Walt Disney World Resort will be available as a refillable mug (only refillable for the duration of your stay) available at all resort hotels across property.

    Halloween Oogie Boogie california adventure

    Here’s one you’ll find only available at Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort! This Base Popcorn Bucket also features everyone’s favorite villain from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” and even a familiar Headless Horseman. You’ll find this base popcorn bucket at the Buena Vista, Grizzly Peak, Pixar Pier, and Hyperion Popcorn Carts.

    Halloween poison apple

    Double, double toil and trouble – get ready to cast some spells, brew a potion, and make that delicious popcorn disappear with the new Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket. Starting mid-September, this light-up bucket will be available at Disneyland park at Disneyland Resort and all four parks and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort! And it even features a Hidden Mickey … but you’ll have to find that one on your own!

    Halloween poison apple

    The Poison Apple Glow Cube is also back again this year in three different colors! You’ll find this spooky light-up cube floating in specialty drinks on both coasts. At Walt Disney World Resort, get the Green Poison Apple Glow Cube at AbracadaBar at Disney’s BoardWalk or Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs. At Disneyland Resort, you’ll find Green and Red Poison Apple Glow Cubes at various locations throughout Disneyland Resort. But there’s also a new color this year – a Purple Poison Apple Glow Cube! This one is available exclusively at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure park.

    Halloween poison apple

    If the cube just isn’t enough, though, you can get the Green Poison Apple Stein! You’ll find it throughout Disneyland Resort as well as various outdoor vending locations throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.

    Halloween Headless Horseman

    The Headless Horseman Straw Clip returns this year as well. You’ll find him galloping around at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort and throughout the Disneyland Resort!

    Halloween Headless Horseman

    Get ready to burn rubber with the Tire Pumpkin Straw – the ultimate “Haul-o-ween” novelty. Inspired by Halloween at Cars Land, you’ll find this light-up straw at the Cozy Cone Motel and Flo’s V8 Café at Disney California Adventure park. And what’s more – they’ve driven on over to Walt Disney World Resort too! Find them at various quick-service locations throughout Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

    Remember – these amazingly spooktacular Halloween novelties are quite popular and are only available while supplies last! These novelty items will be available at various times throughout September and October at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort begins August 17. Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort begins September 7.

  • PhotoPass Day Is Returning To Walt Disney World Resort On August 19

    PhotoPass Day Is Returning To Walt Disney World Resort On August 19

    Preserving the highlights from your Walt Disney World Resort trip is easy with PhotoPass and it’s so popular it gets it’s own day! Disney PhotoPass Day is returning to Walt Disney World Resort on August 19.

    Below are all of the special photos you can take during the event with Disney PhotoPass photographers.

    Disney Springs

    • Peter Pan Shadow Magic Shot: between the LEGO Store and World of Disney
    • Original Selfie Magic Shot: outside of the Disney PhotoPass Studio
    • Special balloons virtual background: at the Disney PhotoPass Studio

    photopass day

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Character Experiences:

    • Meet Bolt: Discovery Island Trails from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    • Meet Baloo and King Louie: Upcountry Landing in Asia from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    Additional photo opportunities:

    • Huey, Dewey and Louie Magic Shot: DinoLand U.S.A.
    • Kevin Magic Shot: near “UP! A Great Bird Adventure”
    • Russell’s grape soda bottlecap pin prop: near “UP! A Great Bird Adventure”
    • Finding Nemo prop: near “Finding Nemo – The Musical”
    • Kilimanjaro Safaris prop: near the attraction entrance

    photopass day

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Character Experience:

    • Meet Jawas: Star Wars Launch Bay Cantina from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Additional photo opportunities:

    • Rizzo Magic Shot: near Muppet Vision 3D
    • Green Army Man Magic Shot: near the entrance to Slinky Dog Dash
    • Hollywood Tower Hotel luggage prop: Sunset Boulevard
    • Beauty and the Beast light painting next to Theater of the Stars (available from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.)

    photopass day

    Epcot

    Character Experiences:

    • Meet Cruella de Vil: United Kingdom Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    • Meet Jafar: Morocco Pavilion from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Additional photo opportunities:

    • Original Selfie Magic Shot: France Pavilion (available from noon to 8 p.m.)
    • World Traveler Magic Shots: available at all 11 countries in World Showcase (available from noon to 8 p.m.)
    • Baby Groot Magic Shot: Future World East at the galaxy-themed wall
    • Finding Nemo prop: near The Seas with Nemo & Friends
    • Spaceship Earth prop: near the attraction entrance

    photopass day

    Magic Kingdom Park

    Character Experience:

    • Meet Pinocchio and Geppetto: near Pinocchio Village Haus from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    Additional photo opportunities:

    • Dole Whip Magic Shot: across from Sunshine Tree Terrace
    • Dumbo Magic Shot: near Dumbo the Flying Elephant
    • Mickey Mouse Magic Shot: on the bridge near Fairytale Garden
    • Jungle Cruise prop: near the attraction entrance
    • Pretzel prop: Purple Wall near Tomorrowland Terrace (available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

    photopass day

    And here’s the grand finale: You can take home digital downloads of all your Disney PhotoPass photos from the day for one price with Memory Maker One Day! Memory Maker One Day will be available at the Disney PhotoPass Centers located in each of the four parks and at Disney Springs for the special price of $39, only on August 19, 2018, and only at these five locations.

    Whether you’re celebrating on August 19 at Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort, smile big and be sure to share your photos using #DisneyPhotoPassDay!

  • Festival of the Lion King Dining Packages Coming to Animal Kingdom

    Festival of the Lion King Dining Packages Coming to Animal Kingdom

    Two all-new Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

    Simba and his friends are inviting you to join in the festivities with a delicious meal at Tiffins Restaurant followed by special VIP seating at one of the most popular shows at Walt Disney World Resort.

    For both dining packages (Tier I and Tier II), savor a delectable lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant on Discovery Island. Here, you’ll enjoy a world-class three-course meal that includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert, and your choice of wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage.

    Festival of the Lion King Dining Packages

    This seasonally-inspired menu features unique dishes from around the world. On the appetizer menu, you’ll find items such as Avocado-and-Tomato Salad, Spiced Chickpea Falafel, and Charred Octopus that serve as a grand way to kick off your feast! And for the main course, you’ll get to choose from a selection of mouthwatering entrées like Kamo Ramen (duck confit, soft-poached egg, spiced coconut broth, alba mushrooms, and chili-lime cashew), Shrimp and Grits (with Gulf white shrimp, Anson Mills grits, applewood smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes, and smoked pepper jam), Surf and Turf (with grilled local beef tenderloin, butter poached lobster tail, Yukon gold potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and Cape Mountain Whiskey butter), or Fort McCoy Beef Tenderloin (with char-crusted beef tenderloin, loaded crushed potato, seasonal vegetables, bacon-sherry vinaigrette, and crispy shallots).

    Festival of the Lion King Dining Packages

    Of course, you’ll have to save some room for a decadent dessert. Try the Guava Mousse, South American Ganache, or the Whipped Cheesecake among other sweet dishes sure to make everyone in the family a happy camper!

    Along with your meal, you’ll receive special vouchers for priority reserved VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King, a Broadway-style show filled with pageantry, puppetry, and popular songs from the film. You’ll even receive a commemorative cast photo that captures the moment forever.

    With the Tier I dining package, you’ll get to continue the fun with a unique safari tour through the African outback, where over 34 distinct wildlife species seemingly roam free. Escorted by a special guide, you’ll ride through rugged terrain to see some of the world’s most exotic animals in their unique habitats. Tour guides will provide interesting information on the land and its residents for an expedition you’ll never forget!

    The Tier I Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Package (which includes lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant, priority VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King, and a safari tour) is $99 per adult and $49 per children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuities not included).

    The Tier II Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Package (which includes lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant and priority reserved seating at Festival of the Lion King) is $74 per adult and $29 for children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuities not included).

    The Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages are available daily starting August 13 through November 21, 2018. Space is limited – so be sure to book your experience in advance! If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • Menus Revealed For Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

    Menus Revealed For Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

    Get ready to eat Foodies, because Disney has newly released menus for this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

    The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returns to Walt Disney World Resort this fall with 75 days of entertainment, events, and, of course, a veritable cornucopia of wonderful food and tasty beverages. The festival’s 23rd year runs from August 30 to November 12, 2018.

    Stands at the festival include Africa, Active Eats, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, The Chocolate Studio, Hawai’i, Islands of the Caribbean, Thailand and many more. Take a look below at all the yummy eats being served up this year!

    Active Eats

    Food:

    • Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’ Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions (KA)
    • Spice-crusted Verlasso Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar (GF)
    • NEW: Active Eats Energy Bar Bites: a mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR
    • Pineapple Coconut Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL
    • L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
    • Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

    Africa

    Food:

    • Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato and Pap (GF)
    • Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (V)

    Beverages:

    • Cederberg Chenin Blanc
    • Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
    • Groot Constantia Pinotage
    • Wine Flight

    The Almond Orchard hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze

    Food:

    • NEW: Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers
    • Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins® Multi-seeds Crackers
    • Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel (KA) (V)

    Beverages:

    • Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne
    • Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne
    • Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Rosé Champagne

    Australia

    Food:

    • Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas (GF)
    • Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies (GF)
    • Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut (V)

    Beverages:

    • Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
    • Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley
    • Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay, Margaret River
    • Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale
    • Wine Flight

    Belgium

    Food:

    • Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
    • Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)
    • Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale (Flight)
    • St. Bernardus Witbier (Flight)
    • St. Bernardus Abt 12 (Flight)
    • Stella Artois Hard Cider
    • Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
    • Beer Flight

    Brazil

    Food:

    • NEW:Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew featuring Scallops, Shrimp and White Fish with Coconut-lime Sauce and Steamed Rice
    • Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (GF)
    • Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (GF) (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    M.I.A. Beer Company Barbossa Black Beer, Doral, FL

    Casa Valduga Brut Rosé

    Quinta do Crasto Duoro Red

    Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

    Brewer’s Collection

    Beverages:

    • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
    • Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb
    • Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer
    • Beer Flight

    Canada

    Food:

    • Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
    • Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (GF)

    Beverages:

    • Moosehead Radler: Lager infused with Grapefruit, Grape and Lemon Juices, New Brunswick
    • Château Des Charmes Equuleus Red Blend, St. David’s Bench
    • Château Des Charmes Vidal Icewine, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    The Cheese Studio hosted by Boursin® Cheese

    Food:

    • Braised Beef Stroganoff with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom and Boursin Garlic with Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce (KA)
    • Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam; Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning; Strawberry Macaron with Boursin Pepper Cheese
    • NEW: Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch (V)

    Beverages:

    • Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Blueberry Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
    • La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey
    • Domaine Saint André de Figuière Rosé, Côtes de Provence
    • Alta Vista Estate Malbec, Mendoza

    China

    Food:

    • NEW: Xi’an Pancake with Beef
    • NEW: Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw (KA)
    • Beijing Roasted Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce
    • Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles

    Beverages:

    • Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (Non-alcoholic)
    • Jasmine Draft Beer
    • Happy Peach: Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum
    • Kung Fu Punch: Vodka and Triple Sec
    • Byejoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice
    • Honeydew Bai Jiu Cocktail: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit and Honeydew Syrup

    The Chocolate Studio

    Food:

    • Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (GF) (KA)
    • Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Whipped Cream (V)

    Beverages:

    • Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea and Chocolate Shake (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
    • Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
    • Croft 10 Year Tawny
    • Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka

    Coastal Eats

    Food:

    • Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado-lemongrass Cream
    • Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette
    • Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn, Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce

    Beverages:

    • A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris, Oregon
    • ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Oregon

    Craft Drafts

    Beverages:

    • Central 28 Beer Company Waff-Ale, DeBary, FL (Flight 1)
    • Bold City Brewing 1901 Roasted Red Ale, Jacksonville, FL (Flight 1)
    • Florida Beer Company Passport Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL (Flight 1)
    • First Magnitude Brewing Co. Lemongrass Saison, Gainesville, FL (Flight 2)
    • JDub’s Brewing Company Honeydew Melon Kölsch, Sarasota, FL (Flight 2)
    • Shipyard Brewing Company Monkey Fist IPA, Clearwater, FL (Flight 2)
    • Your choice of 2 distinctive Beer Flights

    Earth Eats

    Food:

    • NEW: The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Wild Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese Fondue, Arugula, Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
    • NEW: The IMPOSSIBLE™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (V)

    Beverages:

    • Health-Ade Kombucha Pink Lady Apple
    • Health-Ade Kombucha Pomegranate
    • Health-Ade Kombucha Beet-Lime
    • Kombucha Flight

    The Festival Center Wine Shop

    Food:

    • Charcuterie Plate: Chefs Selection of Artisanal Meats and Accompaniments
    • La Bottega di BelGioioso Cheese Plate: Crescenza-Stracchino, CreamyGorg Gorgonzola Dolce, and Artigiano Vino Rosso Cheeses
    • Bloody Mary Seafood Cocktail: Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Olive Salad and Crisp Lettuce in a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette

    Beverages:

    • Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara County (White Flight)
    • MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley (White Flight)
    • Silverado Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley (White Flight)
    • Silverado Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros
    • Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Goldie” Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills
    • MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (Pinot Noir Flight)
    • Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Birdie” Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills (Pinot Noir Fight)
    • Skywalker Vineyards Sommita Pinot Noir, Marin County (Pinot Noir Flight)
    • Silverado Vineyards Fantasia Sangiovese Blend, Napa Valley (Red Flight)
    • Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley (Red Flight)
    • Fess Parker Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County (Red Flight)
    • Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
    • White Flight
    • Pinot Noir Flight
    • Red Flight

    Flavors from Fire

    Food:

    • Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds (KA)
    • Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso® Romano and American Grana Cheeses
    • NEW: Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli
    • Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Mango

    Beverages:

    • Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter
    • Michael David Winery 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel, Lodi
    • Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon

    France

    Food:

    • Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
    • Carbonade de Boeuf, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Beer-braised Beef with Bacon, Onion and Mashed Potatoes
    • Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with House-made Raspberry Jam (V) (GF) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice
    • Chardonnay, Le Vieux Manoir
    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Village la Tourelle, Bordeaux
    • St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
    • Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Pale Lager

    Germany

    Food:

    • Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese (KA)
    • Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll (KA)
    • Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
    • Carl Graff Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese, Mosel (Flight)
    • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel (Flight)
    • Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken, Mosel (Flight)
    • Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz
    • Riesling Flight

    Greece

    Food:

    • Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles and Vegan Tzatziki (V) (KA)
    • Taste of Greece: Chicken Souvlaki, Feta Cheese Dip with Warm Pita and Lamb Sausage with a Dill Tomato Ragu
    • Spanakopita: Greek Spinach Pie (V)
    • Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Domaine Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnese
    • Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko, Santorini
    • Argyros Atlantis Red Blend, Santorini
    • Wine Flight

    Hawai’i

    Food:

    • Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise (KA)
    • Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers and Wasabi Cream
    • Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions and Spicy Mayonnaise
    • Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (V)

    Beverages:

    • Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager
    • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
    • Mai Tai with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and DOLE Pineapple Juice

    Hops & Barley

    Food:

    • New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
    • NEW:New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream and Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side
    • Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • North Coast Bewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA (Flight)
    • 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL (Flight)
    • Heavy Seas AmeriCannon APA, Baltimore, MD (Flight)
    • Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
    • Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
    • Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
    • Beer Flight

    India

    Food:

    • Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (V) (KA)
    • Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Basmati Rice (V) (GF)
    • Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews and Warm Naan Bread

    Beverages:

    • Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Godfather Lager
    • Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
    • Sula Shiraz, Nashik
    • Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Indian Cream Liqueur

    Ireland

    Food:

    • Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
    • Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (V)
    • Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

    Beverages:

    • Guinness Foreign Extra Stout
    • Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
    • Guinness Baileys Shake

    Islands of the Caribbean

    Food:

    • NEW: Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli (KA)
    • NEW: Jerk-spiced Chicken Lollipop with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt
    • Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (V) (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Red Stripe Lager
    • Caribbean White Sangria
    • Frozen Mojito

    Italy

    Food:

    • NEW: Fritto Misto: Crispy Shrimp, Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes with a Spicy Sauce
    • NEW: Pollo Alla Cacciatora: Braised Chicken Thigh, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Parmesan Polenta
    • NEW: Mezzi Rigatoni: Vodka Sauce, Crispy Pancetta and Parmesan Cheese (KA)
    • Cannoli: Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit (KA)

    Beverages:

    • Moretti Lager
    • Moretti La Rossa Double Malt
    • Placido Pinot Grigio
    • Placido Chianti
    • Villa Sandi Prosecco
    • Montegrande Corbinello Spumante Dolce
    • Fior d’Arancio Montegrande Moscato
    • Frozen Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila

    Japan

    Food:

    • NEW: Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce (KA)
    • NEW: Beef Nigiri topped with Shrimp Sauce and Diced Pickled Jalapeños (GF)
    • NEW:Spicy Roll: Tuna and Salmon topped with Volcano Sauce

    Beverages:

    • Kirin Ichiban Lager
    • Ozeki Rai Sake
    • Fuji Apple Cocktail: Sake, Peach Schnapps and Green Apple Syrup

    Light Lab

    Beverages:

    • NEW: Phosphorescent Phreeze (KA)
    • NEW: InfraRED (KA)
    • NEW: UltraVIOLET (KA)
    • Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls
    • Original Sin Dry Rosé Hard Cider, New York, NY (Cider Flight)
    • 3 Daughters Brewing Blueberry Peppercorn Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL (Cider Flight)
    • Ciderboys Zen Berry Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI (Cider Flight)
    • Playalinda Brewing Co. Red Cherry Tart, Titusville, FL (RGB Flight)
    • GrassLands Brewing Company Green Kiwi Blonde, Tallahassee, FL (RGB Flight)
    • M.I.A. Beer Company Blue-berry Golden Ale, Doral, FL (RGB Flight)
    • Cider Flight
    • NEW: RGB Flight

    Mexico

    Food:

    • NEW: Short Rib Tostada: Corn Tortilla topped with Short Ribs, Black Beans, Salsa Verde and Spring Onion
    • NEW: Shrimp Quesadilla: Corn Tortilla with Shrimp, Oaxaca Cheese and topped with Spicy Guajillo Sauce and Sesame Seeds
    • NEW: Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis (GF) (V)

    Beverages:

    • Cerveza Por Favor: Dos Equis Draft Beer with a hint of Almond
    • Mariachi Loco: Margarita with Libelula Tequila Joven, Mango Purée and Chamoy
    • Ay Caramba: Smoky Margarita with Gracias A Dios Mezcal, Lime Juice and Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
    • La Chancla: Red Wine Sangria mixed with Fruit Juice
    • El Padrino: Blackberry Mexican Punch with Velo Blanco Tequila

    Morocco

    Food:

    • Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket (KA)
    • Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce (V)
    • Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

    Beverages:

    • Casa Pale Lager
    • Kasbah Prestige Red Wine
    • Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur
    • Red Organic Sangria

    New Zealand

    Food:

    • Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
    • Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
    • NEW: Seared Venison Sausage with Kumara Purée and Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce

    Beverages:

    • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
    • Antmoore Wineworks MOKOblack Pinot Noir, Marlborough
    • Frozen Wine Cocktail featuring Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
    • Mussels provided by Mark Foods. NEW: Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar

    Food:

    • Chocolate Croissant: Flaky Croissant stuffed with Chocolate
    • Almond Croissant: Flaky Croissant topped with Toasted Almonds
    • Jumbo Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping
    • Cheese Danish with Sweet Icing

    Beverages:

    • Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Pomegranate, Orange and Grapefruit Juices
    • Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
    • Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
    • Madras Mimosa with Cranberry Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice
    • Fromosa: Frozen Mimosa featuring White Claw Lime Hard Seltzer
    • Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee

    Spain

    Food:

    • Charcuterie in a Cone with imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette
    • Spanish-style Paella with Chorizo and Roasted Chicken
    • Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika (GF)

    Beverages:

    • Lagar de Bouza Albariño, Rías Baixas
    • Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla
    • Espelt Garnacha Old Vines, Catalonia
    • Wine Flight also available