Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom, running through July 4! After disembarking the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, I made a trip around the world with girlfriends to sip, savor and enjoy the gorgeous Florida sunshine.
This is my favorite festival of the year, especially when I can catch it early during early spring weather. The park is just jaw-droppingly gorgeous and the food and drinks are fresh, delicious and beautiful. Come take a walk around the world with me as I share our collective favorites.
The Honey Bee-stro
- Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread with jalapeños, bacon, and house-made whipped honey butter (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Lavender Honey Mustard-marinated Chicken Flatbread with whipped honey-ricotta cheese, marinated vegetables, and goat cheese
- Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with orange blossom honey whipped cream, whipped honey, crystalized honey, honeycomb, dehydrated honey, and fennel pollen meringue kisses
- Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka
The Citrus Blossom
- Tuna Tataki Bowl with spicy yuzu glaze, mango, avocado, and pappadam crisp
- Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy
England
We didn’t try any dishes here, but loved the Peter Pan topiaries.
And, it goes without saying that Pooh just makes you smile!
Fleur de Lys – France
The line for food was so long in France, per usual! Instead, we marveled at the topiaries. Beauty and the Beast is always my favorite!
And Remy has spent more than a year back here!
We spoke with this beauty for a few moments as well!
La Isla Fresca
- Arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají, and tomato sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based)
- Florida Orange Groves Winery Tropical Perception White Sangria
Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina – Morocco
Oh, hi Jasmine!
Hanami – Japan
Magnolia Terrace – America
I thought these were just darling in America!
Primavera Kitchen – Italy
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market – Germany
Germany brought Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
As well as Kermit and friends!
I always love this kitchen!
- Potato Pancakes with house-made applesauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
- Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with black forest ham and melted Gruyère cheese
- Stiegl Brewery Raspberry Radler
- Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling wine and apple liqueur
One of the prettiest Snow Whites!
Lotus House – China
- Rose Bubble Milk Tea
Jardin de Fiestas – Mexico
- Enchilada de Mole Negro: Chipotle chicken in a corn tortilla with mole negro, avocado mousse, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Poppy Flower Margarita
Trowel & Trellis
- Grilled Baby Vegetables with hummus cream and red pepper coulis (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
- Chocolate Cake with whipped cassis mousse, raspberry gelato, and fresh raspberries (New) (Plant-based)
- Twinings Energizing Matcha Cranberry & Lime Green Tea
Our last stop before hitting the pool was to wave and say hi to Minnie!
In addition to food and flowers, littles will love a scavenger hunt and playground and there is live entertainment. It was an absolutely incredible spring day and I can’t wait to visit the festival again in May!
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