When we were planning our trip to Walt Disney World, I had no idea it would align with Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival (which runs until May 20). This was my first time attending and I was blown away by the attention to detail.
Thankfully, I stumbled across the Disney Food blog, which offered a detailed look at all of the extra choices during the event.
Let’s start out with my absolute favorite and, ironically, the first station you’ll stumble across. La Isla Fresca is located at the entrance to the World Showcase. Don’t worry, though. You can’t miss these amazing flavors and smells! Must-have item? The Jerk-spice chicken was rich and flavorful! Other items include:
- Jerk-spice Grouper or Chicken with Mango Salsa, Chayote and Green Papaya Slaw with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette (GF)
- Jamaican-braised Beef with Pigeon Pea Rice and Micro Cilantro
- Tres Leches with Guava Purée (V)
- Red Stripe Jamaican Style Lager
- Frozen Simply Tropical Juice Drink with Cruzan Mango Rum
- Frozen Simply Tropical Juice Drink (Non-Alcoholic)
If you continue towards Canada, you’ll stumble across the Pineapple Promenade. Pineapple whip is always a Disney favorite. This one can even come with coconut rum. I opted for the sparkling pineapple.
- Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Taro Chips
- Pineapple Soft-serve
- Sparkling Pineapple Wine, Florida Orange Groves Winery, St. Petersburg, FL
- Ocean Tropical Pineapple Hard Cider, Florida Beer Company
- Pineapple Soft-serve with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
- Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic)
At The Smokehouse, we ordered the beef brisket burnt ends hash with white cheddar fondue and pickled jalapeños. Although it was a cute spot to sit and relax, this was probably my least favorite item. It was too savory and greasy for me or my boyfriend’s liking. Skip it.
- Pulled Pig Slider with Crispy Onions and Coleslaw
- Smoked Pork Ribs with Roasted Corn Salad (GF)
- Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash with White Cheddar Fondue and Pickled Jalapeños
- Warm Chocolate Cake with Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans (V)
- The Great American Wine Company Red Blend, Sonoma, CA
- Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen, Oakland Park, FL
- Orlando Brewing Company Uncle Matt’s Organic Grapefruit Pale Ale, Orlando, FL
- 3 Daughters Rod Bender Red Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
- Shipyard Maple Bacon Stout, Clearwater, FL
- Frozen Lemonade with Firefly Blackberry Moonshine
- Frozen Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic)
- Sweet Tea (Non-Alcoholic)
- Beer Flight
Don’t miss out on any of these other delicious offerings:
Jardin de Fiestas
- Tacos de Camarón: Tempura Shrimp served with Hibiscus Flower, Caramelized Onions and Habanero Sauce
- Corn Tortilla Quesadilla served with Roasted Mushrooms and Zucchini Blossom topped with Green Tomatillo Sauce(V)
- Flan de Rosas served with Hibiscus Reduction (V)
- Tecate Light Beer
- Rose Margarita
- Elderflower Watermelon Sangria
Lotus House
- NEW! Gaoli Beef Bun
- Beijing-style Candied Strawberries (V)
- Vegetable Spring Roll with Orange Sauce (V)
- Oolong Peach Bubble Tea
- Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango and Orange Juice
- Plum Wine
- NEW! Honey Mango Wine Cooler
- NEW! Dragon Pearl: Beer, Honey, Cream and Tapioca Pearls
- Tsingtao Beer
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
- Chicken Fricassee with Green Asparagus and Peas served with Uncle Ben’s Rice Pilaf
- Currywurst with Paprika Chips: Roasted Bratwurst with Curry Ketchup and Paprika-spiced Chips (GF)
- NEW! “Arme Ritter” Egg Battered Toast with Cherry Compote and Powdered Sugar (V)
- Hugo-Charles de Fere “Organic” Brut with Elderflower and Mint
- Paulaner Original Munich Lager
- Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen
- Warsteiner Dunkel
- Köstritzer Schwarzbier Black Lager
- Beer Flight
Primavera Kitchen
- Pollo alla Parmigiana: Breaded Breast of Chicken, Tomato, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese
- Mezze Lune Primavera: Egg Pasta stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach in a Creamy Sauce with Spring Vegetables and Pecorino Cheese (V)
- Cremoso al Pistacchio: Pistacchio Cream, Strawberries and Mascarpone Cream (GF)
- Pinot Grigio
- Chianti
- Prosecco
- Corbinello
- Moscato
- Bellini: Sparkling wine and Peach purée
- Rossini: Sparkling wine and marinated Strawberries
- Frozen Italian Primavera: Assorted fruit slushy, Limoncello and Vodka
- Moretti Lager
- Moretti La Rossa
- Italian Seasonal Selection
- Beer Flight
Hanami
- Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon Rolled with Raspberry Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream on the side (V)
- NEW! Chicken Edamame Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken and Edamame and topped with Curry Sauce
- NEW! Beef Teriyaki Udon: Thin-sliced Beef, Onions and Noodles tossed on the grill with Soy and Ginger
- Sapporo Draft Beer
- Yuzu Plum Wine Slushy: Sweet refreshing taste infused with the tangy flavor of Citrus
- Suigei Sake: Bold flavor with a crisp, clean finish
Florida Fresh
- Kale Salad with Dried Cherries, Almonds, Goat Cheese and White Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF) (V)
- Shrimp and Stone-ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro (GF)
- Florida Larder Board: Orlando-made Ricotta Cheese, Cahaba Farms Micro Onions, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic, Country Pâté and House-made Pickles
- Key Lime Sparkling Wine, Florida Orange Groves Winery, St. Petersburg, FL
- Sea Dog Acai Berry Hefeweizen, Clearwater, FL
- Feast of Flowers Farmhouse Ale, Florida Beer Company, Cape Canaveral, FL
- Watermelon Cucumber Slush with Hendrick’s Gin
- Watermelon Cucumber Slush (Non-Alcoholic)
- Fresh-squeezed Watermelon Juice (Non-Alcoholic)
Taste of Marrakesh
- Harissa Chicken Kebab with Sweet Couscous Salad
- Falafel Pocket with Cucumber-Tomato Salad and Tahini Sauce
- Baklava
- Desert Rose: Sparkling Wine topped with Pomegranate Liqueur
- White Sangria
- Guerrouane Red Wine
- Casa Beer
Fleur de Lys
- Tarte à l’Onion Alsacienne: Alsatian Onion Tart with Sautéed Onions, Fresh Thyme and Rosemary on a Flaky Puff Pastry Crust (V)
- Cassoulet au Confit de Canard: Pulled Duck Confit with Braised Flageolet Beans (GF)
- Macaron Chocolat Framboise: Large Raspberry Macaron with Chocolate Fudge and Raspberry Jam
- Ice Pop Grand Marnier Peach Cocktail: Grand Marnier Peach Raspberry, Vodka, Iced Tea
- La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush: Grey Goose Vodka Orange, St. Germain Liquor, White and Red Cranberry Juice
- Merlot Bordeaux, Château La Gravière, 2013
- Kir Imperial: Sparkling Wine with Chambord Black Raspberry Liquor
- Kronenbourg Blanc 1664: Fruity White Beer with Citrus Notes
Visit the disneyfoodblog.com for more pictures of all of these amazing foods! Plus, tell us what are some of your favorite foods during the Flower and Garden Festival?