BREAKING: Rivers of Light Opening Date Announced; Dining Packages Now On Sale

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Well, it has finally happened… Disney has announced the start date for Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and dining package information for the show.

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Rivers of Light will begin performances on February 17th, 2017 with just one show per night (that one in particular being at 7:15PM). The show will be presented once nightly (according to the DisneyWorld.com calendar) only on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until April 8th, when it then becomes a nightly offering. The February 17th show is the only Friday it is offered until April for some reason. April 9th was the first night on the schedule that I could find offering two shows. You can check for showtimes on the official page here (subject to change until any official announcement is made later today).

FastPass+ booking for the show is now open as well.

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Rivers of Light Dining Packages are available now for all show dates. The only date it is not offered after April 8th is May 24th, 2017, which we assume will be because of a media event for the opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR. No Rivers of Light shows are scheduled for that evening.

Tusker House has breakfast, starting at $39.00 adults, $23.00 children ages 3 to 9; Lunch/Dinner, starting at $52.00 adults, $32.00 children ages 3 to 9.

Tiffins has Lunch/Dinner starting at $67.00 adults, $26 children ages 3 to 9.

To book and get more information on these packages, click here.

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Hands-On with the MagicKeepers Keychain Accessories for MagicBand 2; Are They Any Good?

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Since the announcement of the MagicBand 2 back in November 2016, guests who dislike wearing a MagicBand have been clamoring for more information and to get their hands on the MagicKeepers to hold their MagicBand 2 icons. Well, I finally found the “MagicKeepers” accessories out in the wild while at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday.

MagicKeeper accessories for the MagicBand 2

MagicKeeper accessories for the MagicBand 2

The MagicKeepers come in two styles for now, one with a bow to represent Minnie Mouse and another without to represent Mickey Mouse.

MagicKeeper accessories for the MagicBand 2

MagicKeeper accessories for the MagicBand 2

They retail at $12.99 each before tax or any discounts. A screwdriver is included in the package to aid in removing the “icon” from the MagicBand 2 and placing it into this device. The tiny screws are in their as well.

Needless to say, I had to buy one to try it out. My experience did not go well, but I did eventually get the icon into this contraption. You can watch me struggle with the item below (this may be helpful if you plan on picking one up):

Now, while recording the video, I do inadvertently switch the backplates go the MagicBand 2 and the MagicKeeper and then have some problems installing it, but I assure you this was not the issue. The two pieces are identical, and during the cuts in the video, I switched back and forth several times and could not get either of the backplates to go on. The hooks in the back of the plates do bend easily during the process, so be careful. As you can see if you watch the video, I clearly bent both backplates in the process.

Switching these around all of the time will not be easy, if that was your plan. If you are only going to do this once, well, then you might experience zero issues (as you could see I got it to work quite easily early on).

The MagicKeeper with my MagicBand 2 icon properly installed.

The MagicKeeper with my MagicBand 2 icon properly installed.

There is at least one other MagicKeepers accessory to come still, as seen in the publicity photo below.

The full initial line of MagicKeepers accessories for the MagicBand 2

The full initial line of MagicKeepers accessories for the MagicBand 2

What do you think? Will you be switching to the MagicKeeper? Buying it as a backup? Or are you waiting for different accessories?

New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Stage Show Spectacular to Debut on Disney Dream

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Starting November 6, 2017, guests sailing on the Disney Dream will be able to see the brand new Stage Spectacular ‘Beauty and the Beast’ inspired by the new live-action film.

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The musical will tell the classic tale of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with classic story telling elements along with cutting edge technology to provide you the best theatrical experience you can have. According to the The Disney Parks Blog, in the coming months they will have a behind the ‘magic’ look at this upcoming spectacular, so stay tuned for future updates.

More Details on New “Happily Ever After” Nighttime Spectacular for Magic Kingdom; What Characters Will Appear?

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb 9, 2017) – It’s no secret that every ‘once upon a time’ story ends with ‘happily ever after.’ Beginning May 12, Walt Disney World Resort guests will discover just how magical and emotional that fairy tale ending can be with the newest, most breathtaking fireworks show in the history of Magic Kingdom Park – “Happily Ever After.”

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Beginning May 12, 2017, Walt Disney World guests can discover the newest, most spectacular fireworks show in the history of Magic Kingdom Park with “Happily Ever After.” The stunning new nighttime extravaganza will feature more lasers, lights and projections than any Magic Kingdom Park show before it. Characters and scenes from more than 25 Disney films will be featured through state-of-the-art projections, enchanted by more than 50 choreographed spotlights, brilliant lasers and plenty of awe-inspiring fireworks. (Disney)

In addition to fireworks, the stunning new nighttime extravaganza will feature more lasers, lights and projections than any Disney show before it. “Happily Ever After” is also an entirely new kind of Disney storytelling, one that will take guests on an inspiring journey filled with heart, humor and emotion. Guests become part of the journey themselves as they follow favorite Disney characters on an adventure to seek out their destiny, face adversity and ultimately fulfill their dreams on the road to their happily ever after.

The 18-minute spectacle will feature scenes from classic Disney films such as “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin” to modern blockbusters “Moana” and “Zootopia.” Cinderella Castle will become part of the story itself, with dazzling projections bringing heartfelt Disney stories to life on and around the iconic 18-story-tall castle. Quasimodo from “Hunchback of Notre Dame” swings from the turrets. Woody and his pals from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” recreate the castle entirely out of toys. And Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty” envelops the castle in her signature green flames.

The story begins with scenes of fantastic dreams full of hope, wonder, magic and light. Disney villains soon become part of the story, attempting to quash those beautiful dreams and forcing the heroes to fight for what they believe in. Overcoming their fears, the heroes triumph and are celebrated with spectacular fireworks.

Because no Magic Kingdom Park fireworks display is complete without this little bit of magic, Tinker Bell will fly across the night sky, reminding guests that with a little faith, trust and pixie dust, everyone can find their own happily ever after.

Characters and scenes from more than 25 Disney films will be featured through state-of-the-art projections, enhanced by more than 50 choreographed spotlights, brilliant lasers and plenty of awe-inspiring fireworks. Paired with an emotional score, the new spectacular will drive the message home that anyone can grab hold of their dreams and make them come true as long as they are brave enough to listen to what guides them and bold enough to pursue their destiny.

The score for “Happily Ever After” was recorded by a 75-piece orchestra in London and includes tunes from a multitude of Disney movies, including “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Jungle Book” and many more.

“Happily Ever After” will be presented nightly. Show times vary based on park hours.

Off to Neverland! – Epcot Attractions and Lands that Never Happened (Part 1)

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Welcome back to Neverland! We will continue our tour of Disney’s newest theme park, Neverland. If you are joining us for the first time on this tour, welcome! If you didn’t join us on our last tour back in February, you can go back and check out our inaugural visit. What is Neverland, you ask? Here’s the explanation from our first visit:

Neverland is a fictional place in Disney’s “Peter Pan,” where pirates rule the seas, mermaids lurk the waters, fairies are real, and you never grow up. It’s a place of “never.” For a moment, let’s pretend that it is the year 2078. In this time period, Disney has just announced plans for their 6th theme park which would be 500 acres – their biggest park yet. This park would be called Neverland. This park is filled with shows, rides, concepts, ideas and many other things that Disney had plans for, but never fully put into effect. Let me be your VIP tour guide and show you what would be in this fictional Disney park of things that have “never” happened.

On today’s tour, we will journey across the world and explore lost continents. Pack your suitcase, get your passport, and buy your plane ticket, because we’re heading to the Land of Forgotten Countries! This particular tour will be separated into multiple parts to ensure you don’t get jet lag!

Land of Forgotten Countries (World Showcase, EPCOT)

Planned poster for the ‘future site’ of Israel

  • ISRAEL PAVILION- In 1980, the State of Israel entered into a contractual agreement to be officially sponsored in the World Showcase. The pavilion would feature a center courtyard with a menorah, as well as artifacts from the Jewish Museum in Tel Aviv. Also planned was an open-air restaurant. Think of the Holy Land, but on a much smaller scale. It wasn’t built because of threatened boycotts and security issues arising in Israel. However, from 1999-2001, the Millenium Pavilion featured an Israel Exhibit and had a simulator-type ride called “Journey to Jerusalem,” which was a virtual tour of historic holy sites.
  • COSTA RICA PAVILION- Below is a model of the planned pavilion for Costa Rica. The pavilion would feature a crystal palace shown below, which looks very similar in design to the Crystal Palace Restaurant at Magic Kingdom. The palace was to be the pavilion’s main centerpiece. In addition to the palace, there were to be waterfalls, exotic animals, and gardens similar to the nation itself. Food and shopping locations would have had a tropical vibe as well. There were also plans for an arts and crafts area inside the palace.

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    Model of EPCOT’s planned Costa Rica pavilion

  • EQUATORIAL AFRICA PAVILION- This pavilion was actually in the final stages of  development before being cancelled. Even shows were already planned out. However, due to a lack of funding owing to the lack of an African nation sponsor, the construction never began. Why Disney has never revisited the idea, no one knows. The two pictures below show concept art and a map of the future land.  The ‘Equatorial’ in Equatorial Africa refers to the group of African countries that lie along the equator and to which the pavilion would have been themed. The pavilion was also known as the “African Nations pavilion” or the “Africa pavilion” and the pavilion would have been located between China and Germany. The main attraction would have been a theater show called the ‘Heartbeat of Africa.’ The entrance to the area would feature a larger-than-life African treehouse. There is so much more to this pavilion, I could write an entire article just on this topic, but our tour must move on.

    Concept Art for the Equatorial Africa Pavilion at Epcot. Artwork painted by Herb Ryman.

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    Map of the planned Equatorial Africa pavilion

  • IRAN PAVILION- Before Epcot was constructed, this pavilion was proposed. Unfortunately, we have never seen any concept art for this pavilion, so it’s possible the concept never reached full planning stages yet and was only an idea created by Disney Imagineers. It would have featured a dark ride that would explore different parts of Persian history and have a shopping area that would be based on a bazaar. Because of the upheaval after the Iranian Revolution, the idea was scrapped.
  • PUERTO RICO PAVILION- Details are vague for this pavilion. We do not know much because, although it was ‘technically planned’, at some point, the Walt Disney Company decided to announce that the idea was completely false. Even though the company said it was false, the idea was under investigation and was indeed proven to have been ‘in the works’ at some point. In 2014, rumors arose that Epcot would finally see this pavilion because of some new agreements between Puerto Rico and the U.S., but turns out this speculation was only for a booth at Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival.
  • SOVIET UNION (RUSSIA) PAVILION- Based on the Kremlin in Moscow, the pavilion would feature a replica of St. Basil’s Cathedral. Two rides that were planned would be a sled journey through the Russian scenery, and a ride-through attraction based on Russia’s famous folk tale The Fool and the Fish.  The story is about Ivan, a young fool who spares the life of a fish, specifically a pike. It just so happens that the pike is magical, and in return, Ivan is granted wishes from the pike. The plans were scrapped when the Soviet Union was dissolved. Below were two concept art images for this proposed land.
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    Concept Art for Soviet Union pavilion

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    Concept Art for Soviet Union pavilion

  • SPAIN PAVILION-Two attractions for this pavilion included a dark ride through Spain highlighting Spanish culture, and a film (likely a Circle-Vision 360) about the nation’s landmarks, showcasing the beauty of the country. The pavilion would have also featured a waterside restaurant on the World Showcase Lagoon. Unfortunately, the plans got scrapped, most likely due to budget reasons and a lack of sponsorships. Below are two images confirming the concept for the land.

    The description for Spain reads, “Take a spectacular journey through Spain by film to little known and out of the way vacation Edens. A ride attraction captures the country’s passionate heritage and spirit in her arts. In a waterside restaurant, indulge in tapas, or Spanish-style finger food – a blend of varied ingredients suitable to simple tastes. And browse the market places of striking contrast, from pueblo village to aristocratic opulence.”

     

    Planned Poster for ‘future site’ of Spain. “Discover the Golden Land of Segovia, Cervantes and Picasso… Discover SPAIN.”

     

  • SWITZERLAND PAVILION- The Switzerland pavilion would actually have featured a Swiss mountain, containing a version of the Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction from Disneyland. We did a huge write-up on this planned pavilion back in December of 2014 including an entire book of concept art! width=
  • UNITED ARAB EMIRATES PAVILION- The UAE pavilion was an idea created by Imagineers, but never matured beyond an idea. The pavilion would feature a ‘flying carpet’ ride that would be a simulation where you are flying on a magic carpet (though nothing like The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Magic Kingdom).
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EPCOT UAE pavilion concept art

  • VENEZUELA PAVILION- For the same reason, this idea never got off of the drawing board. In this pavilion, there would have been an aerial tram ride through a Venezuelan rainforest as pictured below.

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    EPCOT Venezuela concept art

This will conclude our tour of the Land of Forgotten Countries for now. If you enjoyed this article and want more, stay tuned for more about the ancient past of Epcot when our tour continues…

 

BREAKING: Disney Is Trying To Buy Out Disneyland Paris

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The Walt Disney Company said today that it is offering to buy any outstanding shares of Euro Disney S.C.A., the company that operates the Disneyland Paris resort.  Disney is offering 2 euros per share, which is a 67% premium to yesterday’s closing price.

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Disneyland Paris has been financially troubled for most of its existence, after its rosy visitor predictions didn’t pan out.  A number of financial maneuvers to reorganize it debt has left The Walt Disney Company with an ownership stake of 76.7% of Euro Disney S.C.A. Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal owns 10% of the shares, which leaves 13.3% of the company owned by the public at large.  The Walt Disney Company today announced that is has entered into a share swap agreement with Alwaleed to take 90% of his shares (9% of Euro Disney S.C.A.) in exchange for Disney stock.  Now that The Walt Disney Company owns 85.7% of Euro Disney S.C.A, it wants to buy the rest in order to take full control of Disneyland Paris. According to EU finance laws, once Disney owns 95% of the shares, it can delist them from Euronext Paris stock exchange, effectively giving it full control of the company.

The new plan “affords maximum flexibility to shareholders, addresses the group’s financial needs and reflects its ongoing support for the long-term success of Disneyland Paris,” Disney said. To this end, Disney said it will support Euro Disney’s recapitalization to the tune of 1.5 billion euros. This follows a 2014 rescue plan in which Disney committed to at least 1 billion euros over 10 years.

Disneyland Paris racked up a net loss of 858 million euros (over $900 million) in 2016 after the terrorist attacks in Paris in late 2015 led to a downturn in the tourism industry across France.  Additionally, the European economy hasn’t been been kind to businesses across the continent.  In 2015, the company recorded a net loss of 102 million euros.  The financial saga of Euro Disney is frequently discussed in most writings about the resort, including the recently released “Building Magic – Disney’s Overseas Theme Parks” and the earlier “Once Upon an American Dream: The Story of Euro Disneyland“.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Nighttime Lighting & Projection Mapping Test for Pandora – The World of AVATAR at Animal Kingdom

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With the announcement of the opening date for Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom made this week, we decide3d it might be a good time to go check on the nighttime lighting tests that are regularly occurring as night falls over the park.

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We arrived at dusk and it was a beautiful night.

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As night fell, we could see a plethora of blue light cascading over the mountains and trees of Pandora.

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There was also another projection mapping test occurring as we left.

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For a much clearer and better look at all of these lighting tests, please watch our video below (it offers views that my iPhone 7 Plus can not):

Menus for the 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

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The 2017 Epcot International Flower and Garden festival will be starting March 1st, 2017 and be will be going through May 29th, 2017.

Returning in 2017 are the outdoor kitchens that feature some amazingly created, and very tasty food and drink. Each outdoor kitchen will be open from 11am-9pm daily. Down below are the options they offer for this year’s event:

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market

  • Food: Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce (V)
    Potato Pancake with Caramelized Ham, Onions and Herb Sour Cream
    Roasted Bratwurst with Curry Ketchup and Paprika-spiced Chips (GF)
    Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries
  • Beverages: Hugo-Charles De Fere “Organic” Brut with Elderflower and Mint
    Paulaner Original Munich Lager
    Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen
    Köstritzer Schwarzbier Black Lager
    Beer Flight

Cider House

  • Food: Pear Cider-brined Shredded Corned Beef with Braised Cabbage and Branston Dressing with Pears
    House-made Potato and Cheddar Cheese Biscuit with Smoked Salmon Tartare
    Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with Crème Fraîche and Mixed Berries (V) (GF)
  • Beverages: McKenzie’s Black Cherry Hard Cider, West Seneca, NY
    Caribe Blood Orange Tropical Hard Cider, Florida Beer Company, Cape Canaveral, FL
    Ciderboys Strawberry Magic Hard Strawberry Cider, Wisconsin
    Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, California (Non-alcoholic)

Fleur de Lys

  • Food: Tarte à l’Onion Alsacienne – Alsatian Onion Tart with Sautéed Onions, Fresh Thyme and Rosemary on a Flaky Puff Pastry Crust (V)
    Poulet aux Écrevisses, Riz Pilaf – Baked Chicken with Crawfish served with Rice Pilaf
    Macaron Chocolat Framboise – Large Raspberry Macaron with Chocolate Fudge and Raspberry Jam (GF )
  • Beverages: La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush – Grey Goose Vodka Orange, St. Germain Liquor, White and Red Cranberry Juice
    Kir Pomegranate, Sparkling Wine, Pama Pomegranate Liquor
    Brut de Pêche, Natural Peach Sparkling Wine
    Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blend, C’est La Vie
    Kronenbourg Blanc 1664: Fruity White Beer with Citrus Notes

Florida Fresh

  • Food: Carne Asada with Black Bean Cake and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
    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 Tart with Toasted Meringue
  • Beverages: Key Lime Sparkling Wine, Florida Orange Groves Winery, St Petersburg, FL
    Quat Seasonal Fruit Ale, Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Tampa, FL
    Mirth and Merriment Golden Ale, Barley Mow Brewing Company, Largo FL
    Feast of Flowers Farmhouse Ale, Florida Beer Company, Cape Canaveral, FL
    Beer Flight
    Watermelon Cucumber Slush with Tamiami Florida Gin
    Watermelon Cucumber Slush (Non-alcoholic)
    Fresh-Squeezed Watermelon Juice (Non-alcoholic)

Hanami

  • Food: Frushi – Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Raspberry Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream on the side (V)
    Ahi Tuna Poke Sesame Ginger
    Beef Teriyaki Udon: Thin-sliced Beef, Onions and Noodles tossed on the grill with Soy and Ginger
  • Beverages: Sapporo Draft Beer
    Kirin Draft Beer
    Matcha (Green Tea) Sake Cocktail
    Amabuki Kurenai Junmai Sake
    Ozeki Shin Junmai Sake
    Dasani Water

Jardin de Fiestas

  • Food: Chile Relleno de Picadillo – Battered Poblano Pepper filled with Ground Beef covered with Tomato Sauce and Garnished with Queso Fresco and Toasted Almonds
    Brocheta de Pollo con Salsa Morita : Grilled Chicken with Red and Green Bell Pepper served with Salsa Chile Morita and Garnished with Micro-Cilantro and Edible Flowers
    Tres Leches: Vanilla Sponge Cake, Cajeta, Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk and Garnished with Orange Zest
  • Beverages: Hibiscus Margarita
    Elderflower Pineapple Margarita
    Watermelon White Sangria
    Pacifico Draft Beer with Kahlua Floater
    Dasani Water

La Isla Fresca

  • Food: Jamaican-braised Beef with Pigeon Pea Rice and Micro Cilantro
    Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with Steamed Rice and Coconut Lime Sauce
    Caribbean Conch Salad with Avocado, Mango and Onions
    FlanCocho: Vanilla Caramel Custard with Chocolate Coffee Cake (V)
  • Beverages: Red Stripe Jamaican Style Lager
    Frozen Simply Tropical™ Juice Drink with Cruzan Mango Rum
    Frozen Simply Tropical Juice Drink (Non-alcoholic)

Lotus House

  • Food: Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wrap
    Beijing-Style Candied Strawberries (V)
    Vegetable Spring Rolls (V)
  • Beverages: Oolong Peach Bubble Tea
    Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango and Orange Juice
    Dragon Pearl: Beer, Honey, Cream and Tapioca Pearls
    M.S.G: A cooler of Mango Wine, Strawberry and Ginger Ale
    Plum Wine Cooler
    Tsingtao Beer
    Dasani Bottled Water

NEW! – Northern Bloom

This new kitchen will feature delicious food from our Northern neighbor, Canada.

  • Food: Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple wood Smoked Bacon (GF)
    Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Whipped Potatoes with Garden Vegetables
    Naomi Bar Trifle
  • Beverages: Maple Shake (Non-alcoholic)
    Maple Shake with Crown Royal
    Unibroue Maudite
    Unibroue a Tout Le Monde
    Unibroue Ephermere

Pineapple Promenade

  • Food: Spicy Hot Dog with Pineapple Chutney and Plantain Chips
    Pineapple Soft-Serve (V)
  • Beverages: Sparkling Pineapple Wine, Florida Orange Groves Winery, St. Petersburg, FL
    Pineapple Mana, Maui Brewing Company, Hawaii
    Pineapple Soft-Serve with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
    Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)

Primavera Kitchen

  • Food: Antipasto Misto –  Cerignola Olives, Sweet Soppressata and Salami, Ovolini, Mozzarella, Sweet Roasted Peppers and Ciabatta Bread
    Meatball Parmigiana: Hand-made Beef and Veal Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiana and Fresh Basil
    Strawberry Tiramisu: Ladyfingers, Mascarpone Cream and Marinated Strawberries topped with Strawberry Sauce (DDP)
  • Beverages: Pinot Grigio
    Chianti
    Prosecco
    Corbinello
    Moscato
    Bellini Sparkling Wine and Peach purée
    Rossini Sparkling Wine and Marinated strawberries
    Frozen Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila
    Moretti Lager
    Moretti La Rossa
    Dasani Water

Taste of Marrakesh

  • Food: Merguez “Hot Dog” Sausage: Spicy Beef and Lamb with Satueed Onions and Green Peppers
    Home-Made Falafel with Pickled Beet and Turnip, Tomato Salad and Tahini Sauce
    Baklava (V)
  • Beverages: Desert Rose: Sparkling Wine topped with Pomegranate Liqueur
    White Sangria
    Guerrouane Red Wine
    Casa Beer
    Dasani Water

NEW! – The Berry Basket

This food kitchen will serve berry inspired dishes fresh from the ground.

  • Food: Lamb chop with Quinoa Salad and Blackberry Gastrique
    Field Greens with fresh Strawberries, Blue Cheese, Strawberry Vinaigrette and Spice Pecans (V)
    Warm Wild Berry Buckle with Pepperberry Sorbet/Ice Cream (V)
  • Beverages: Founders Raubeaus Pure Raspberry Ale
    Island Grove Blueberry Moscato
    Twinings Berry Cocktail

The Smokehouse: Barbeque and Brews

  • Food: Pulled Pig Slider with Coleslaw and Crispy Onions
    Smoked Pork Ribs with Black Bean and 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)
  • Beverages: Zen of Zin Old Vine, California
    Orange Blossom Pilsner, Orlando, FL
    3 Daughters Phantasmas IPA, St. Petersburg, FL
    Shipyard Maple Bacon Stout, Clearwater, FL
    Beer Flight
    Frozen Lemonade with Firefly Blackberry Moonshine
    Frozen Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)

Urban Farm Eats

  • Food: Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions, B&W Gourmet Farms Baby Arugula, Feta and Balsamic Reduction (GF) (V)
    Seared Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragoût, Spring Vegetables and Fingerling Potatoes
    Crabless Cake with Crispy Vegetable Slaw, Lemon Vinaigrette and Old Bay Remoulade (V)
  • Beverages: Avivé Natural Peach Sparkling Wine, France
    King Estate Acrobat Pinot Noir, Oregon
    Wildflower Pale Ale, Forbidden Root Brewery, Chicago, IL
    Urban Mary