New Menus at EPCOT Festival Marketplaces
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- Sept. 26, 2023
As autumn arrives, it brings with it a burst of fresh flavors! At the enchanting Walt Disney World Resort, EPCOT is unveiling a delectable array of treats that will captivate your taste buds. Whether you're craving something recently introduced or eagerly anticipating upcoming delights, EPCOT is a culinary paradise you simply must experience.
Believe me, even if you weren't hungry before, you'll find your appetite awakened as you explore these mouthwatering offerings. With a diverse selection of options spanning from sweet to savory and everything in between, there's something to satisfy every palate, and the best part is they're all brand new! Whether you're tempted by the newly launched Black Forest Baumkuchen delight at Connections Eatery, a refreshing beverage at Space 220 Restaurant, or the innovative Global Marketplaces inspired by the Disney100 celebration, EPCOT has it all.
Join us on our latest adventure as we embark on a journey to discover the delectable treasures waiting for you at EPCOT this fall!
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Craving something sweet? If your sweet tooth is calling, make sure to visit Connections Café and Eatery on your upcoming trip. These two delightful destinations have just introduced some delectable additions to their menus that are bound to become your new favorite indulgences.
Connections Café (Currently available)
- Croissant Doughnut with cinnamon sugar
Connections Eatery (Currently available)
- Black Forest Baumkuchen
When your next adventure takes you to The Land pavilion, make a point to visit Sunshine Seasons. This fast-service gem boasts the freshest flavors, and this autumn, it's become the haven for five exquisite new sweet treats that are both visually stunning and incredibly tasty.
Sunshine Seasons (Currently available)
- Key Lime Parfait
- Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie
- Fruit Tart
- Crème Brûlée
- Cookies ‘n Cream Shake
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Prepare for an otherworldly dining experience at Space 220 Restaurant. This unique establishment launches you on a flavor-filled journey 220 miles above Earth. As we celebrate the two-year anniversary of our inaugural delectable mission on September 20th, we're thrilled to introduce an array of exciting new culinary creations and beverages to our menu.
Space 220 Restaurant
Food Items:
- Neptuna Tartare: Sushi grade yellowfin tuna, avocado crema, mango coulis, edamame, wonton crisp, and yuzu dressing
- Roasted Asparagus Soup: Jumbo lump crabmeat, roasted poblano and red peppers, citrus chili oil, and crouton
- Bone-in Pork Chop: Slow-roasted 16 oz. pork chop, corn flan, succotash, and spiced applesauce
- Pan Roasted Swordfish “Cioppino”: Shrimp, littleneck clams, Prince Edward Island mussels, tomato and fennel seafood broth, and toasted garlic bread
- Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt Parfait: Black sesame crumble, yuzu curd, macerated blackberries, and basil blackberry sauce
- Cosmic Cupcake: Chocolate plant-based devil’s food cake topped with vanilla frosting and galactic sprinkles (Available on kid’s menu)
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Beverages:
- Starship Lemonade: Butterfly pea flower, lemonade, and Sprite served with a glow cube (Non-alcoholic)
- Moon Rocks: Lemon juice, blue cotton candy syrup, Sprite, pineapple juice, and pop rocks (Non-alcoholic)
- Solar Flare Sour: Lyre’s Agave Blanco Non-alcoholic Tequila, mango, lime juice, grapefruit bitters, and fever tree tonic water (Zero-proof)
- Galaxy Spritz: Lagoon Bay Aperitif, lychee liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and prosecco
- Black Hole Fashioned: Knob Creek Bourbon Whiskey, demerara syrup, and whiskey barrel-aged bitters
- M4RG4R1TA: Espolon Blanco Tequila, watermelon lime sour, and salted lime foam
- Illumination: Bacardi Rum, Malibu Caribbean Rum, passion fruit, blood orange, pineapple, lime sour, and passion fruit boba
- Saturn 2.0: Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum, Velvet Falernum Liqueur, orgeat, passion fruit, and lemon juice
- Space Age Mule: Tito’s Homemade Vodka, fresh carrot juice, mango, lime juice, ginger beer, and chili lime seasoning rim
- Command Center: Hendrick’s Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lemon juice, citrus and elderflower foam
- Shuttle Crew: Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka, vanilla, tangerine, Red Bull, and tang foam
- Gamma Burst: Grey Goose Essences Strawberry & Lemongrass, Midori Melon Liqueur, and strawberry popping pearls
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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, presented by CORKCICLE, is in full swing! Starting September 22nd, we're thrilled to introduce brand-new Global Marketplaces, inspired by the exciting Disney100 celebration. These vibrant locations are brimming with enticing new delights that you won't want to miss on your next festival visit. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy them all the way through the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, presented by AdventHealth. Get a sneak peek of what awaits you as these exciting new venues open their doors.
NEW! Wine & Wedge (Available Sept. 22 through Dec. 30)
Food Items:
- Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accompaniments (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Boursin Fig & Balsamic Soufflé with fig tapenade (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Southern Pimento Cheese with bread-and-butter pickled vegetables and grilled bread (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese: Assorted Artisanal Cheeses paired with Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese, Hartley Apple Brandy, and Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port
Beverages:
- Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
- Hartley Apple Brandy
- Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port
- Flight also available
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NEW! Char & Chop (Available Sept. 22 through Dec. 30)
Food Items:
- Roasted Porchetta with lemon-parsley salsa verde and shaved fennel salad
- Grilled IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with herbed polenta, puttanesca sauce, and ricotta
- Meat Assorti: Trio of shaved meats with baby arugula, pickled mustard seeds, truffle oil, and grilled ciabatta
Beverages:
- Krombacher Pilsner
- North Coast Laguna Baja Vienna Lager
- Motorworks Brewing Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter
- GoGi ‘Birdie’ Pinot Noir
- Bloody Mary with Seaside Grown Bloody Mary Mix and Kurvball Barbecue Whiskey
- Beer Flight
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NEW! Bubbles & Brine (Available Sept. 22 through Dec. 30)
Food Items:
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with prosecco cocktail sauce and grilled lemon
- Jonah Crab Claw Cocktail with stone-ground mustard sauce
Beverages:
- Moët & Chandon Impérial
- Veuve Clicquot Rosé
- Dom Pérignon
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NEW! Swirled Showcase (Coming Soon!)
Food Items:
- Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitro Cake
- Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
- Vanilla
- Apple-Cinnamon
- Salted Caramel
- Cream Soda Float with vanilla soft-serve
- Fanta Grape Float with vanilla soft-serve
Beverages:
- Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic)
- Cinnamon Apple Cider (Non-alcoholic)
- 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter
- 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter Float with salted-caramel soft-serve
- Berry Fizz Fragolino Red Sparkling Wine Float with vanilla soft-serve
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Finally, let's not forget the simple joy of a popcorn bucket! EPCOT proudly presents the Disney 100 Purple Mickey Mouse Balloon Bucket. Keep an eye out for this charming purple popcorn companion at popcorn carts scattered throughout the park during your next visit.
Popcorn Carts Throughout EPCOT (Available starting Sept. 22)
- Disney100 Purple Mickey Mouse Balloon Bucket
It's truly an exciting moment for EPCOT! With an array of delectable offerings on the horizon, I'm personally looking forward to making multiple trips to savor them all. At Disney Parks, the possibilities for delicious fun are endless!