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Commemorate 35 Years of Epcot With WDWCelebrations, Including a Spectacular IllumiNations Dessert Party, at “Celebration 35”

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

In just a few weeks, WDWCelebrations will gather like-minded fans at the Walt Disney World® Resort to celebrate the thirty-fifth anniversary of the opening of EPCOT Center®, the theme park that broke the mold upon its debut in 1982. Exactly ten years after the historic Celebration 25 event that gathered over twelve hundred guests to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Epcot® in October 2007, WDWCelebrations aims to celebrate the past, present and future of the world’s most unique theme park once again! The WDWCelebrations organization was born from the response to Celebration 25, and since that time has hosted an additional eleven unique events, each celebrating the magic of the Disney Parks while raising money for charity.

Celebration 35, a WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event

It has been the privilege of WDWCelebrations to host guests from around the world for the past nine years, and it is a special honor to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary this October with Celebration 35, a WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event. This new event at the Walt Disney World® Resort will encompass four days of fun, friends, and surprises. As with previous events, this celebration will include WDWCelebrations’ signature offerings to complement the official activities offered by The Walt Disney Company.

The four-day event, set for Thursday – Sunday, September 28 – October 1, 2017, will celebrate the anniversary in a grand way. Planned activities will complement the popular Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival and guests will be able to share in a visit to Pandora, the World of Avatar, the newest offering at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Guests will enjoy their favorite WDWCelebrations signature offerings such as scavenger hunts, group rides, group meals, and, of course, a few very special surprises. Check out the WDWCelebrations web site for more details and a tentative schedule.

Celebration 35’s IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Dessert Party on October 1

WDWCelebrations is pleased to announce the return of the Illuminations: Reflections of Earth Dessert Party, a significant piece of WDWCelebrations’ history and a fan favorite for many years. As was experienced during Celebration 25 and Celebration 30 five years later, guests will once again have the chance to enjoy delectable dessert options on the water’s edge of World Showcase Lagoon with a premium view of the classic nighttime spectacular as it lights up the night sky. On previous park anniversaries, Epcot has added a special anniversary tag to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth that rivals, if not surpasses, the popular July 4th and New Years Eve tags.

How to Register for Celebration 35, Including the IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Dessert Party

WDWCelebrations charges a nominal fee to event attendees which covers organizational costs. Additionally, a significant portion of the registration fees are donated to the Give Kids The World Village, the WDWCelebrations Charity Initiative charity of choice for Celebration 35 and many previous events. Registration for Celebration 35 costs $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-15. Guests also have the option to donate additional funds to this event’s Charity Initiative when registering. The IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Dessert Party is an additional cost of $69.99 per person, and tickets can be purchased during the event registration process. Registration closes on September 27, 2017.

About WDWCelebrations

As Epcot® prepared to celebrate its 25th anniversary in October 2007, the online Disney community was in an uproar over the apparent lack of official acknowledgement of this historic park’s milestone. In response to the Internet furor, a group of individuals decided to step up and create a fan-based event – dubbed Celebration 25 – to properly celebrate the silver anniversary. Over 1200 like-minded fans registered to attend the event. The Celebration 25 event was officially embraced by Disney management and was given the rare privilege of working closely with the management and staff of Epcot® to provide in-park event check-in, group history walks, a press conference, and a private dessert party. At the end of the day, the attendees knew they had been a part of something special – and something they didn’t want to end. Out of this demand, an idea was born: to celebrate the many anniversaries, milestones, and bonds between those who share a love for Walt Disney World. WDWCelebrations was born. And since that time, each of their unique events have offered guests the chance to celebrate the magic of the Disney Parks’ past, present and future, together.

REVIEW: Flavors From Fire Marketplace in Future World (Including That Mustard Pork Drink), Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

Welcome to a marketplace review for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017, taking place in the park from August 31st through November 13th, 2017. This review will cover the brand-new “Flavors From Fire” kiosk, which is located behind Epcot Character Spot in Future World.

Flavors From Fire

Food:

Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds – $4.50
Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses – $5.00
Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam and Maple Butter Syrup – $4.00
Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Raspberry Dust – $3.25

Beverages:

Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter – $4.25
Ravenswood Zinfandel, Napa Valley – $6.50
Swine Brine featuring Evan Williams Bourbon – $8.25

Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds – $4.50

While no longer at the Odyssey, the quality of the Piggy Wings has not changed and they are still rather enjoyable. Two wings for $4.50 isn’t a bargain, but these are still good enough that you’ll forget that they were over $2 each.

Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses – $5.00

A new favorite, this dish is pretty perfect. The smoked corned beef was flavorful and tender, the chips were good, and the beer fondue was the perfect pairing for it all. A absolute must at this year’s festival.

Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam and Maple Butter Syrup – $4.00

There have been a lot of similar pancake dishes at the Epcot Festivals through the years, but this is one of my absolute favorites. The chicken sausage is spicy and flavorful, there pancake itself is delightful, and the toppings tie the whole thing together nicely. This is yet another must from this booth.

Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Raspberry Dust – $3.25

A little bit about me: I love chocolate mousse and I love spice. So, may I introduce you to the love of my life: the Chocolate Picante. Not only could it stand a lone as a fantastic dark chocolate mousse, the peppers, powder, and dust on and in it make it that much better. It’s often hard to go wrong with any dessert at the festival, so this isn’t a huge surprise, but I’ll be ordering this a few times over the next… 2 and a half months? This festival is so long that i may actually get tired of going to it…

Swine Brine featuring Evan Williams Bourbon – $8.25

The Swine Brine is definitely the most unique of the new items offered this year at the festival, and many were surprised at just how good this ended up being. The drink is a combination of apple juice, lemon juice, bourbon, and mustard, which sounds pretty terrible. Needless to say, everyone in our group grimaced before they tried it, but they ended up enjoying it. I don’t suggest dropping the pork into it though…

I personally hate mustard, but it doesn’t have a strong presence in the taste, but neither does the bourbon. As good as the drink was, the wing on top paled on comparison to the Piggy Wings we had just eaten. Still, I would order this again.

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Epcot 35th Anniversary “I Was There” T-Shirts Unveiled, Available Now Online

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

For whatever reason, Disney has released the “I Was There” t-shirts for Epcot’s 35th Anniversary on October 1st a month early, making them readily available now through the Shop Disney Parks app on mobile devices.

The Ringer Tee costs $34.99, available in sizes small through XXXL.

The gray tee is apparently a Passholder Exclusive, as it has the word “Passholder” below Figment in the graphic. However it is not denoted as such on the app, making it available to anyone, including non-AP purchasers. The price is $27.99 and the size ranges from small to XXXL.

Although the early release may be a mistake, the shirts can indeed be ordered through the app as of the time of posting (we successfully placed an order before posting this story). Additionally, there is free shipping offered this weekend, making this a pretty good deal. As usual, annual passholder discounts also apply through the Shop Disney Parks app.

Many more Epcot 35th items will be released leading up to and on October 1st, 2017.

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REVIEW: 35 Years of Epcot Legacy Showplace & Craft Beers, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

Welcome to a marketplace review for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017, taking place in the park from August 31st through November 13th, 2017. This review will cover the “Epcot Legacy Showplace & Craft Beers”, which is located inside The Odyssey, near Test Track in Future World.

Epcot Legacy Showplace & Craft Beers

Located inside of The Odyssey, Craft Beers is housed in the Epcot Legacy Showplace, featuring two nice exhibits about the history of Epcot, as seen in the video below:

There is also an awesome music loop of rare and obscure EPCOT Center music, all playing while a 17-minute montage entertains guests on the screen located on the stage:

Food:

Chilled Scotch Egg wrapped in Sausage with Mustard Sauce – $4.00
Zesty Cheeseburger and Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Handwich – $5.50
L’Orange Cotton Candy: A mixture of Lime and Orange Cotton Candy – $4.75

Beverages:

Bright Horizons: Sprite with Multi-flavored Boba Pearls (non-alcoholic) – $4.50
M.I.A. Brewing 305 Golden Ale, Doral, FL – $4.00
Playalinda Brewing Company Blonde Ale, Titusville, FL – $4.00
Florida Beer Company Passport 35 Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL – $4.00
JDub’s Passion Wheat, Sarasota, FL – $4.00
Central 28 Trekkerbier Farmhouse Ale, DeBary, FL – $4.00
Cigar City Guayabera Citra Pale Ale, Tampa, FL – $4.00
Eastern Florida Flight – $9.00
- M.I.A. Brewing 305 Golden Ale, Doral, FL
- Playalinda Brewing Company Blonde Ale, Titusville, FL
- Florida Beer Company Passport 35 Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL
Western Florida Flight – $9.00
- JDub’s Passion Wheat, Sarasota, FL
- Central 28 Trekkerbier Farmhouse Ale, DeBary, FL
- Cigar City Guayabera Citra Pale Ale, Tampa, FL

Chilled Scotch Egg wrapped in Sausage with Mustard Sauce – $4.00

I like Scotch Eggs generally and this was an enjoyable serving of them. You could probably make them just as well at home (even if you’re me and rather inept in the kitchen), but nonetheless, they are here if you want them.

Zesty Cheeseburger and Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Handwich – $5.50

The infamous Handwich of Disney lore (sold at the parks from 1988 until the early 1990’s) has returned for the park’s 35th anniversary and it lived up to all of my wildest expectations. I’ve owned a sign advertising the Disney Handwich for years, never thinking that one day I would actually get to experience one (as I had somehow missed them when I was younger), and that it would actually be good. For $5.50, this is easily shareable and could be a sizable snack option for one person. The bread cone was just fine, but the macaroni and cheese was absolutely delicious. I will be returning a few times for this, likely the best “comfort food” item at the event.

L’Orange Cotton Candy: A mixture of Lime and Orange Cotton Candy – $4.75

The description doesn’t lie, this is orange and lime flavored cotton candy in a bag. It isn’t bad, but I don’t like cotton candy to begin with, so I may not be the best person to judge this. Either way, personally, I’d skip this, even if it does reference a smell from Horizons…

Bright Horizons: Sprite with Multi-flavored Boba Pearls (non-alcoholic) – $4.50

What is it with Horizons and being incredibly disappointing? This is Sprite and boba balls and nothing more. We anticipate the cup may eventually say “Epcot 35” or something of the sort on it, but it appears that those cups have not arrived yet, making this drink fairly useless. I will deem it a “must-buy” once it references EPCOT Center in some way, of course.

Eastern Florida Flight – $9.00

The M.I.A. Brewing 305 Golden Ale was pretty straightforward and unique enough, the Playalinda Brewing Company Blonde Ale was nothing too special, but the Triple Chocolate Milk Stout was one of the best beers at the entire festival, being dark and flavorful, much more than the LeftHand Milk Stout served elsewhere on property.

Western Florida Flight – $9.00

No beer in this light stood out as something unique enough to get on its own, but the flight is good enough overall just to try in a group setting.

REVIEW: Earth Eats in Future World, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

Welcome to a marketplace review for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017, taking place in the park from August 31st through November 13th, 2017. This review will cover “Earth Eats”, which is located in Future World West behind Club Cool, in the cluster labeled as “Next Eats”.

Earth Eats

Food:

Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce – $4.75
Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots, and Feta Cheese – $5.25
Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle – $3.50

Beverages:

Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Chardonnay “Goldie”, California – $10.00
Kurt Russell’s Gigi Wines Pinot Noir, California – $15.00
Redstone Meadery Black Raspberry Mead, Colorado – $7.00

Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce – $4.75

Vegetarian dishes usually aren’t my thing, but this particular ravioli is a real winner, The ricotta cheese and zucchini are blended together nicely for a flavor combination you won’t soon forget.

Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots, and Feta Cheese – $5.25

This is fine, but there are a dozen better beef dishes you can find at other marketplaces around World Showcase. Also, where did the accompaniments go? Below is a picture from last year, with more of the advertised cheese…

Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle – $3.50

I think I ordered the Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a caramel drizzle at least 5-7 times last year when it debuted. I love any dessert with peanut butter, but the light mousse mixed with the caramel flavoring is just about perfect.

Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Chardonnay “Goldie”, California – $10.00, Kurt Russell’s Gigi Wines Pinot Noir, California – $15.00

Please enjoy my classy picture of wines over a receipt, with way too much silverware in the background and a dirty table underneath

Kurt Russell’s Goldie is honestly one of the best Chardonnay varieties you’re going to find at Epcot, let alone Food and Wine. It’s $50 a bottle for the 2013 vintage, making $10 a glass not the worst deal at the event. Considering the light crispness of the wine, it’s well validated at the price point, and somehow all comes back around to Guardians of the Galaxy being in Epcot…

The Pinot Noir comes in at $75 a bottle for the 2013 vintage, justifying $15 a glass. This wine brings forward notes of plenty of fruit, making for a very flavorful wine that most will enjoy. It’s a perfect use of those Tasting Sampler tabs we told you not to buy (but you probably did anyway).

Redstone Meadery Black Raspberry Mead, Colorado – $7.00

This thing is pretty weird. It’s basically an alcoholic carbonated drink with a black raspberry flavor. I thought it was quite refreshing for a hot day and probably a good choice for those who don’t like a strong alcohol taste with their drinks.

REVIEW: Active Eats in Future World, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

Welcome to a marketplace review for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017, taking place in the park from August 31st through November 13th, 2017. This review will cover a brand new booth called “Active Eats”, which is located in Future World West, in the “Next Eats” cluster behind Club Cool.

Active Eats

Food:

Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions – $4.75
Roasted Verlasso Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri – $5.50
Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake, and Tortilla Streusel – $3.75

Beverages:

M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Cucumber & Lemon Lime Hard Sparkling Wine, Doral, FL – $4.00
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA – $6.00
Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR – $6.00

Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions – $4.75

Yes, the Loaded Mac and Cheese is still a fantastic blend of bacon, peppers, green onion, and cheese, and yes, the portion size can be small. We had two fantastic servings of this already, and while it may be on the tiny side, I think it is still worth buying if you enjoy dishes with a lot of spice.

Roasted Verlasso Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri – $5.50

The Verlasso Salmon is well prepared and quite flavorful, and the quinoa salad is good enough. I wouldn’t tell you not to order this, but it also isn’t a dish that would come to mind when you ask me for the better dishes at the Festival.

Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake, and Tortilla Streusel – $3.75

Hands down the best new item of 2017, the avocado crema steals the show. I’ve had this twice now, and both times it was absolutely off the charts. The softness of the yellow cake, the sweet flavor of the strawberries and avocado crema, and the sugary crunch of the toppings make for a surprisingly good dessert. While you may be drooling over the return of your favorite chocolate snack this year, I think you may have a new favorite once you try this.

M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Cucumber & Lemon Lime Hard Sparkling Wine, Doral, FL – $4.00

I can’t say that I’ve ever had “Hard Water”, but I can’t say it wasn’t refreshing or enjoyable either. Given that the event has started in August, an alcoholic drink closest in substance to water is a nice touch, even if it is a fad that never really caught on. Likely the most refreshing alcoholic drink at the event, I say give this a try.

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REVIEW: Coastal Eats in Future World, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

Welcome to a marketplace review for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017, taking place in the park from August 31st through November 13th, 2017. This review will cover a brand new booth called “Coastal Eats”, which is located in Future World West, in the “Next Eats” cluster behind Club Cool.

Coastal Eats

Food:

Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Lemongrass Cream – $5.00
Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette – $5.50
Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili Chipotle Butter Sauce – $6.00

Beverages:

Erath Pinot Gris, Oregon – $6.00
Soter Planet Pinot Noir, Oregon – $7.00

Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Lemongrass Cream – $5.00

This is a surprisingly healthy serving for Food and Wine and the flavor did not disappoint. While I’m pretty tired of avocado seemingly being on top of everything at these events, it pairs well here for a dish I would highly recommend for the seafood-lover.

Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette – $5.50

Another surprising sizable and shareable dish, the baked shrimp scampi is another I would recommend from this booth. The buttery and flavorful shrimp go nicely soaked into the sourdough bread.

Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili Chipotle Butter Sauce – $6.00

I have yet to be disappointed by a scallops dish at this festival, and this new attempt may be my favorite yet. The chili-chipotle butter sauce is fantastic, combining spice and flavor nicely with the perfectly seared seafood.

REVIEW: The Cheese Studio in Future World, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

Welcome to a marketplace review for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017, taking place in the park from August 31st through November 13th, 2017. This review will cover “The Cheese Studio”, which is located in Future World West in the pathway to World Showcase near the Imagination pavilion.

The Cheese Studio

Food:

Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce – $5.00
Savory Caramelized Onion and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Tart with Cold Arugula Salad and Aged Balsamic – $4.50
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 and Strawberry Macaroon with Boursin Pepper Cheese – $5.50

Beverages:

Leth Steinagrund Grüner Veltliner, Austria – $5.00
Liberated Pinot Noir, California – $6.50

Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce – $5.00

I would say that is is a good dish, not great. The “stroganoff” isn’t very flavorful, but the egg noodles underneath were quite good.

Savory Caramelized Onion and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Tart with Cold Arugula Salad and Aged Balsamic – $4.50

Not only is this a massive serving for $4.50, it is also as good as it is large. The cheese, arugula,balsamic, onion, and garlic all made for a pleasant combination that I will likely be back for. Well, at least if I leave plenty of room, because this thing is massive, likely as filling as your average counter service meal at Epcot.

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 and Strawberry Macaroon with Boursin Pepper Cheese – $5.50

Another new favorite, this interesting take on the cheese trio is a must order. While the profiterole was a little forgettable, both the salmon and the macaroon were bursting with flavor and both tasted incredibly fresh.

Leth Steinagrund Grüner Veltliner, Austria – $5.00

The Gruner Veltliner is indigenous to Austria, where these specific grapes are grown and harvested. This white is worth a try if you’ve never had this variety of wine before, this is what Food & Wine is best at.

Liberated Pinot Noir, California – $6.50

Named for breaking the trend of overly ripe fruit and high alcohol contents of other pinot Noir. $18 for a fairly common bottle, interesting enough if you’re up for $6.50 a glass, but the Gruner Veltliner is a more unique option

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REVIEW: The Wine and Dine Studio in Future World, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

Welcome to a Marketplace Booth review for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, taking place in the park from August 29 to November 23, 2019. This review will cover the Wine & Dine Studio kiosk located in Future World West. This is a one-stop-shop for some fancy wine during the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. (Note that the menu prices do not include tax!)

For our complete coverage of the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, head to our festival landing page here.

Wine & Dine Studio Booth at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019

Food:

Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce – $5.75
Pulled Duck Confit with Cannellini Bean Ragoût and Zinfandel Reduction – $5.50
Trio of Artisan Cheese – $5.25
- Fromager d’Affinois de Excellence with Toasted Baguette
- Point Reyes Original Blue with Apricot Jam
- Point Reyes Toma with Honey
Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese – $11.25
- Trio of Artisan Cheese paired with Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, St. Francis Chardonnay, and Recuerdo Malbec

Beverages:

Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford – $6.00
St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma County – $6.00
Recuerdo Malbec, Argentina – $6.50
Eden Canyon “Jolie” Red Blend, California – $9.00
Meiomi Rosé, California – $5.00

Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce – $5.75

Scallops can be pretty hit or miss at the Festival in my experience, and this one is a definite hit. Cooked perfectly, the scallop is nicely accented by the celery root puree, Brussels sprouts, and wild mushrooms.

Pulled Duck Confit with Cannellini Bean Ragoût and Zinfandel Reduction – $5.50

OK, so this is a picture from last year and there are different accompaniments, but this dish is usually on point, offering a very tender sampling of the bird. The accompaniments come from last year’s pork tenderloin, which was also quite good, so I can’t imagine that this will disappoint.

Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese – $11.25

For the price, this is the best value sampler available at the event. It basically offers a combination of a dish and three wines from the menu for $11.25. All of the cheeses and wines are are rather enjoyable as well, with the Recuerdo Malbec being a personal favorite of mine (although not a great value on its own, as you’ll see below).

While we did not have many of the wines in individual servings, here are some thoughts on the value:

Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford – $6.00

Ringing in at $6 a glass is a very lousy value compared to the average 2016 vintage running $25 at your local wine store. If you enjoy pleasant wine aromas, anticipate notes of melon, peach, and amoretto.

St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma County – $6.00

$6 for a glass, or $15 for a bottle at home. We recommend passing entirely.

Recuerdo Malbec, Argentina – $6.50

Expect notes of blackberries and plum, according to Wine.com, but also $6.50 a glass compared to $20 a bottle at home. You can do better.

Eden Canyon “Jolie” Red Blend, California – $9.00

$9 for a glass is steep, but from what we’ve found the last vintage was in 2011 which almost validates the $9. For a few bucks more you can get a much better red at Earth Eats

Meiomi Rosé, California – $5.00

2015 vintage, $5 a glass or $25 for a bottle at home. This is the best value at Wine and Dine in terms of wine.

Location of the Wine & Dine Studio at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The Wine & Dine Studio is located in Future World West along the pathway between the Imagination pavilion and World Showcase. The Wine & Dine Studio is Number 5 on the map below.

More Information

All of our 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival coverage is available from our landing page at https://wdwnt.wine!
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PHOTOS: Land Clearing Has Begun for Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Ride

WDWNT on September 19, 2017

Being the first Sunday of the park’s Food and Wine Festival, I had to park really far away from the entrance of Epcot this afternoon. On the bright side, it did afford the opportunity to see that work had begun on the future site of the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction.

Construction vehicles are present and a noticeable amount of shrubbery has been cleared in places. You’ll also notice a plethora of colored markers in the ground.

In case you are unfamiliar with the area pictured above, it is a large section of unused land north of the Universe of Energy, practically in the Epcot parking lot. If rumors are true, the queue and load area for the ride will take place in the Universe of Energy building, with the roller coaster ride system launching guests into a massive show building in this expansion plot.

Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot will open before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021.

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