Disney World Just Gave You a Really Good Reason to Visit Epcot This Fall
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If you go to Walt Disney World predominately for the food, then you don't want to miss out on the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from Aug. 31-Nov. 13. Yes, an Epcot park ticket is required for entry, but it enables you to access dozens of food and drink carts that feature limited-edition dishes, beverages, and snacks. The complete list of items available at the Festival Marketplace will make you dizzy — there are literally hundreds — but I'm particularly excited about the following:
- Lemon-Lime L'Orange Cotton Candy (Epcot Legacy Showplace)
- T=C2: Tonic Water and Cotton Candy (nonalcoholic) (Light Lab Beverages)
- Salmon BLT Sushi Roll (Japan)
- Twinings Pumpkin Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail With Caramel Vodka (Ireland)
- Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup served with a Pretzel Roll (Canada)
The last item has me leaping for joy! Typically you can't get that iconic cheddar cheese soup without a reservation at the ultrafancy Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canadian Pavilion of Epcot (which, um, I've actually never dined at before). Alas! Take a look at more of the foods you can order at this special festival, and see if you can make it through the whole batch before spontaneously purchasing a ticket to Orlando, FL.
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Farm Fresh: Crispy Chicken With Griddled Cornbread and Red Eye Gravy
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Hawaii: Grilled Tuna Tataki With Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers, and Wasabi Cream
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Hawaii: Teriyaki-Glazed Spam Hash With Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise
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Hawaii: Passion Fruit Cheesecake With Toasted Macadamia Nuts
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India: Warm Indian Bread With Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa, and Coriander Pesto Dips (Vegetarian)
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India: Korma Chicken With Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews, and Warm Naan Bread
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India: Madras Red Curry With Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice (Vegetarian and Gluten-Friendly)
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India: Pistachio Cardamom Bundt Cake With Chocolate Coconut Mousse (Vegetarian)
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New Zealand: Seared Venison Loin With Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Kumara Purée
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Spain: Charcuterie in a Cone (Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives With an Herb Vinaigrette)
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Spain: Seafood Salad With Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika
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Spain: Traditional Spanish Paella With Shrimp, Mussels, Chicken, and Crispy Chorizo (Gluten-Friendly)
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