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This year’s dates are: Aug. 29th – Nov. 23rd, 2019. Here’s a brief overview of the best that EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival have to offer!! EAT… In each of the EPCOT pavilions there are kiosks set up with amazing foods to try. During this festival – you will even see EXTRA kiosks pop up that are associated with each Pavilion. NEW this year are tastes from “The Alps”, and “The Donut Box”, along with returning favorites, like “The Chocolate Studio”!!! In each kiosk, you can find small portions to nibble, which often range between $4.00 - $8.00. You are also able to use Dining Plan snack credits – depending on the location and the sizes of the portions you are purchasing. As you are eating your way around the world, and have dietary needs, or even picky eaters, you can totally look for symbols that help your food choices. Next to each menu item, you will see (GF) Gluten Friendly, (V) Vegetarian and (KA) which indicates Kid Approved – samples that have been created to cater to children’s tastes!
DRINK… In addition to the food kiosks, there are a variety of beverage stands around the World Showcase. Each beverage reflects the theming of the lands – anything from Sake in Japan and Guinness Beer in Germany --- to the Kir a la Grenade in France (Sparkling wine and pomegranate juice) and a Pear Cider in England! Soooo many options to choose from!!! EARS TIP: I recommend having a game plan before you try to drink your way around the World Showcase; try to split up your “beverages” with rides, shows and WATER!!! If you’re with a partner—a great way to try it all is to get one drink in each “pavilion” to split. …AND BE MERRY!!! Not only will you encounter amazing food and beverage choices, you could also attend different demonstrations, tastings, seminars and classes during the Food and Wine Festival. These options are usually for an additional cost and have age requirements. Prices range from $19.00 per guest (culinary demonstrations with gourmet chefs), to $90.00 per guest (seminars with a fromger). There are even kid-friendly choices – like the Candy Sushi class!!! Food and Wine is ALWAYS best when shared with friends and family. CANNOT wait for our Girls Trip next year!!!!
Totally let me know your favorite Food and Wine stories and tips!
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Before you enter the theme park: Download the Universal, Orlando app Before you enter the parks, take a minute to download the Official Universal, Orlando Resort app. Hagrid’s ride now opens at the same time Island’s of Adventure opens (instead of midday, which is a change from this summer). When you walk into the theme park, I highly recommend checking the wait times right away. If there is a high wait time, use the app to set a “wait time alert”. Your phone will send you a push notification when the line has dropped to / below the time that that you specified. This will give you time to leisurely explore Hogsmeade, or other areas of Island’s of Adventure vs. standing in line!
While you wait This will be a long queue with two parts: 1) Outside the “castle” – you will see Hagrid’s hut and the outer grounds of Hogwarts 2) Inside the “castle” – you will see different mystical creatures and magical characters I would really recommend taking the time to look at all the beautiful designs (including some wall art detailing the original ride that had been in this location years ago – the Dragon Challenge!).
EARS TIP: I recommend having a discussion BEFORE you ride to see who will ride on the motorbike and who will ride in the side car in order to keep the line moving quickly. ……once everyone is seated – you’re off!!! You’ll be whisked away into a world with magical and mystical creatures (keep your eyes open for a possible unicorn sighting!!!). With such fun dips and drops, this is easily my new favorite ride here!!!  Totally let me know what you think about the experience!!!! |
