WDW Foodie Guide: Mother’s Day Treats

WDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, May 8th if you needed an extra reminder, in this WDW Foodie Guide, we are going to look at all the sweet treats to celebrate around the Walt Disney World Resort!

WDW Foodie Guide: Mother’s Day Treats

Mother's Day dessert from Coral Reef RestaurantWDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Walt Disney World Resort

EPCOT

Coral Reef Restaurant (available on May 8)

  • Mother’s Day Dessert: Strawberry-pistachio dome with strawberry-lemon gel and ruby chocolate powder (New)

Le Cellier Steakhouse (available on May 8)

  • Mother’s Day Dessert: Strawberry mousseline, pistachio chiffon, strawberry jelly, caramelized chocolate crumble, and raspberry meringue (New)
Mother’s Day Cupcake WDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Sunshine Seasons (available on May 8)

  • Mother’s Day Cupcake: Red velvet cupcake with chocolate chip fudge filling and caramel buttercream

Disney’s All-Star Movies, Disney’s All-Star Music, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resorts

World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, End Zone Food Court (available on Mobile Order from May 4 through 11)

  • Mother’s Day Dessert: Strawberry mousse with strawberry compote and lemon curd (New)
Strawberry Bliss Cupcake WDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Landscape of Flavors (available on Mobile Order from May 4 through 11)

  • Strawberry Bliss Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with strawberry boba topped with strawberry buttercream and white vanilla wafers with white chocolate and nonpareils (New)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Boma – Flavors of Africa (available on May 8)

  • MOM-mosa: A refreshing combination of Sparkling South African Graham Beck Brut Rose, X-Fusion organic mango and passion fruit liqueur, and pomegranate juice (New)
Jumbo Cupcake from BoardWalk Bakery WDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

BoardWalk Bakery (available on Mobile Order from May 5 through 8)

  • Jumbo Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake, peanut butter filling, vanilla buttercream, white crispy pearls, and a white chocolate Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo (New)
Strawberry Rose Cupcake from Centertown Market and Spyglass GrillvWDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (available on Mobile Order from May 4 through 11)

  • Strawberry Rose Cupcake: Rose-scented cupcake filled with strawberry rose mousse topped with strawberry buttercream and white chocolate décor (New)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café (available on Mobile Order on May 8)

  • Chocolate Strawberry Tart: Chocolate mousse tart topped with strawberry crémaux and strawberry balsamic compote (New)

Steakhouse 71 (available on May 8)

  • Mother’s Day Brunch: Spring into the seasons with a scrumptious brunch as you celebrate your family legacy over dishes like Walt’s Prime Rib Hash, Floridian Eggs Benedict, and Bacon & Eggs. (New)
Mother’s Day Mimosa Cake from Gasparilla’s Island Grill WDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla’s Island Grill (available on Mobile Order from May 6 through 8)

  • Mother’s Day Mimosa Cake: Golden sponge cake topped with a chocolate Cinderella slipper filled with mimosa-flavored mousse (contains alcohol)

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Capt. Cook’s (available on Mobile Order from May 6 through 8)

  • Mother’s Day Sweet Treats Box: Guava macarons, a coconut macaroon with white chocolate drizzle, and a pineapple cheesecake crème puff (New)

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Everything POP Shopping & Dining (available on Mobile Order from May 4 through 11)

  • Strawberry Bliss Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with strawberry boba topped with strawberry buttercream and white vanilla wafers with white chocolate and nonpareils (New)

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside

Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory and Riverside Mill (available on Mobile Order from May 4 through 11)

  • Mother’s Day Cupcake: Lemon-scented cupcake filled with fresh blueberry compote topped with vanilla buttercream and fondant flowers (New)
Mini Dessert Chocolate Box from Le Petit Cafe WDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Le Petit Cafe (available May 8)

  • Mini Dessert Chocolate Box: Hand-crafted chocolate box with a ganache brownie, raspberry macaron, and lemon madeleines (New)
Mother’s Day Cupcake from Roaring Fork WDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (available on Mobile Order from May 6 through 9)

  • Mother’s Day Cupcake: Raspberry swirl cupcake filled with raspberry custard and crispy pearls topped with lemon buttercream and chocolate and fondant décor (New)
Sweeter Than Roses dessert from The Marketplace at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace WDW Foodie Guide: Mother's Day Treats

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

The Marketplace at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace (available on Mobile Order from May 5 through 8)

  • Sweeter Than Roses: Raspberry mousse and chocolate cake with a ruby red raspberry center and chocolate and fondant décor

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie (available from May 6 through 9)

  • “I Love You Mom” Dessert: Coconut cream, chocolate mousse, and Grand Marnier jam on a coconut chiffon (New)  
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WDW Foodie Guide: Earth Day

With Earth Day coming up on April 22, it’s time for another WDW Foodie Guide to showcase all the goodies that the Walt Disney World Resort is serving up!

The Earth Day selection features a bevy of limited-edition delights inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful creatures while embracing the environments they come from. 

Flamingo Cupcake at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park WDW Foodie Guide: Earth Day

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Pizzafari and Flame Tree Barbecue (available on Mobile Order through April 28) 

  • Flamingo Cupcake: Strawberry cake filled with strawberry compote and crowned with guava frosting, strawberry crisp pearls, and white-chocolate wings

Drinks at Dawa Bar and Dino Diner

Dawa Bar 

  • Lion’s Fury: Jungle juice, Red Stag Bourbon Whiskey, Fireball Whiskey Floater, and a fiery glow cube (available through April 28)
  • Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida’s tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28) 

Dino Diner (available through April 28) 

  • Sea Turtle: Frozen blue raspberry and frozen lemonade with a wave of blue cotton candy on top
Cocktails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park WDW Foodie Guide: Earth Day

Isle of Java (available through April 28) 

  • Red Crowned Cane: Frozen Coke with frozen cherry and a crown of cotton candy 

Restaurantosaurus Lounge 

  • Crave the Wave: Refreshing vodka, blue curaçao, lemonade, and a lemon wheel (available through April 28)
  • Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida’s tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28)
Honey Bee Cupcake at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park WDW Foodie Guide: Earth Day

Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurus (available on Mobile Order through April 28) 

  • Honey Bee Cupcake: Orange cake, honey Bavarian filling, honey frosting, and a white chocolate honeycomb
Loggerhead at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park WDW Foodie Guide: Earth Day

Terra Treats (available through April 28) 

  • Loggerhead: Sprite and Granny Smith apple syrup over ice with a gummy worm, sugar lime rim, and souvenir glow cube (non-alcoholic) 
Cocktails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Satu’li Canteen (available on Mobile Order through April 28) 

  • Kiwi Margarita: Kiwi Monin syrup with lime juice, sour mix, and Tcorazon Tequila Blanco 

Thirsty River Bar 

  • Yeti Sunset: Jack Daniels whiskey, strawberry monin, and lychee lemonade (available through April 28) 
  • Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida’s tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28)
Chocolate Boot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW Foodie Guide: Earth Day

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Mara (available on April 22) 

  • Plant (Based) in Boot: Chocolate Spice Cake with Coconut Ganache in a Chocolate Boot (Plant-based) (New)
Garden Cupcake at Disney's BoardWalk WDW Foodie Guide: Earth Day

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn 

BoardWalk Bakery (available on Mobile Order from April 18 through 22) 

  • Garden Cupcake: Lemon cupcake with a lemon curd filling topped with vanilla buttercream and white chocolate ladybug (New)
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WDW Foodie Guide: Easter Treats

When you think of Spring in the parks you will think of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, but I look forward to the WDW Foodie Guide with delicious Easter treats around Walt Disney World!

What makes this Easter more festive, gorgeous hand-crafted Easter egg displays are back and sprinkled across Walt Disney World Resort hotels!

WDW Foodie Guide: Easter Treats

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Walt Disney World Resort

Available at Multiple Resorts April 10 through 23

  • Coconut Sugar Bunny Cupcake: Carrot cake cupcake filled with pineapple topped with cream cheese buttercream and a coconut sugar bunny (available on Mobile Order) (New) Available at the following:
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Sassagoula Floatworks at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
    • Riverside Mill at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Everything Pop at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (available on Mobile Order from April 10 through 23)

  • Spring Into Easter: Strawberry mousse with blueberry compote and lemon curd on vanilla cake (New)
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Mara (available on Mobile Order from April 10 through 17)

  • Raspberry Fields: Pistachio financier, raspberry gelée, lemon curd, and a white chocolate glaçage (New)
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Beach Club Resort Lobby (available through April 17)

WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Belle Vue Lounge (available through April 30)

  • Cotton Tails Daiquiri: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Chambord liqueur, pure cane syrup, lime juice, and raspberry garnished with an orange peel (New)

BoardWalk Bakery (available on Mobile Order from April 10 through 17)

  • Chocolate-covered Strawberry ‘Carrots’: Strawberries dipped in orange-colored white chocolate and striped to resemble carrots (New)
  • Easter Moon Pie: Sugar cookies with marshmallow filling, dipped in semisweet chocolate and decorated with holiday décor (New)
  • Coconut Macaroon Nest: Traditional giant coconut macaroon with pastel chocolate and sprinkles and crunch candy Easter eggs (New)
  • Cannoli: Traditional cannoli with pastel holiday décor
  • Mickey Brownie: Ganache brownies with holiday sprinkles

BoardWalk Joe’s (available through April 30)

  • Easter Basket: Empress Gin, Bols Crème de Banana liqueur, grenadine, and pineapple smoothie garnished with a candied marshmallow (New)

Leaping Horse (available through April 30)

  • The Easter Hunt: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Midori Liqueur, and piña colada garnished with maraschino cherries and a candied marshmallow (New)

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Spyglass Grill

This location will be opening its doors once again on April 14!

  • Coconut Sugar Bunny Cupcake: Carrot cake cupcake filled with pineapple and topped with cream cheese buttercream and a coconut sugar bunny (available April 14 through 23)
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

California Grill (available on April 17)

  • Three-course Dinner: Three-course tasting menu for the 50th Anniversary Celebration with an Easter-themed dessert enhancement (New)

Chef Mickey’s (available on April 17)

  • Carrot Cake Cupcakes: Mini carrot cake cupcake topped with cream cheese icing, coconut, and a sugar carrot (New)

Contempo Cafe (available on Mobile Order through April 20)

  • Easter Bunny Cupcake: Carrot cake filled with cream cheese icing topped with buttercream and white chocolate bunny ears (New)
  • Easter Chocolate Bark: Dark chocolate bark topped with Jelly Beans and sprinkles (New)
  • Easter Macarons: Assorted macarons filled with raspberry marshmallow, lemon buttercream, and dark chocolate ganache (New)
  • Easter Sugar Cookie Sandwich: Sugar cookies with strawberry marshmallow buttercream and sprinkles (New)

Steakhouse 71

  • Easter Brunch: Enjoy favorites from Steakhouse 71 breakfast and lunch menus, along with an Easter dessert available for purchase (available on April 17) (New)
  • Seasonal Pancakes: Lemon-blueberry ricotta pancakes (New)
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (available through April 20 on the 4th floor)

WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Barcelona Lounge

  • Bird of Paradise Refresher: Strawberry, lemonade, passionfruit juice and passionfruit boba on ice (non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Cinnamon Twist Cold Brew: Cold brew coffee, sweet cream, and cinnamon syrup topped with cinnamon whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon dust (non-alcoholic) (New)
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (available on Mobile Order through April 18)

  • Peanut Butter Bunny Cookie: Peanut butter cookie cup with buttercream, sugar bunny, and spring sprinkles (New)
  • Bunny Blondie Pop: Brown butter blondie with mini chocolate chips, and dried cherries enrobed in white chocolate to resemble a bunny (New)
  • Spring Birds Nest Donut: Chocolate sponge cake donut glazed and garnished with a crunchy chocolate nest and sugar eggs (New)

Narcoossee’s (available on April 17)

  • Easter Overlay on Existing Desserts
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Lobby (available through April 18)

  • Offerings including the Carrot Blondie Pop, The Grand Combo, Carrot Coffee Cake, Grand Egg, Artisan Marshmallows, Confetti Cake Popcorn, Mickey Whoopie Pie, Crispy Rice Egg, Baby Chick Cupcake, Spring Garden Dessert, Hot Cross Buns, Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookie, Dark Chocolate Bunny, and Raspberry Minnie Fudge
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Lobby (available through April 18)

WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Good’s Food to Go

  • Spring Time Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with lemon curd topped with strawberry buttercream and a butterfly white chocolate garnish and springtime quins (available April 12 through June 10) (New)
  • Carrot Cake: Carrot cake with cream cheese icing and white chocolate carrot garnish (available April 12 through 17) (New)
  • Easter Chick Brownie: Fudge brownie with dark and white chocolate garnish to look like a hatching chick (available April 12 through 17) (New)

Olivia’s Cafe (available April 16 through 17)

  • Easter Dessert Trio: A trio of mini desserts including fruit tart, chocolate cupcake with Easter quins, and a strawberry lemon bar (New)
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Capt. Cook’s (available on Mobile Order from April 10 through 17)

  • Hoppy Easter Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with raspberry fluff filling, buttercream, chocolate easter bunny, and Jelly Beans (New)
  • Easter Bunny Dome Cake: Carrot dome cake, cream cheese filling, white chocolate glaçage, buttercream, and rice paper butterfly

Pineapple Lanai (available April 16 through 18)

  • Easter Soft-serve: Pink vanilla soft-serve with toasted marshmallow flavors topped with Easter sprinkles
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Le Petit Cafe (available April 16 through 17)

  • Strawberry Milk Chocolate Bunny: Milk chocolate mousse filled with strawberry cheesecake (New)

Topolino’s Terrace (available April 16 through 17)

  • Caramel Cream Easter Egg: Vanilla mousse, caramel center, dark chocolate shell, pistachio crumble, and chocolate sorbet (New)
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The Artist’s Palette (available on Mobile Order from April 12 through 17)

  • Easter Chick Brownie: Fudge brownie with dark and white chocolate garnish to look like a hatching chick (New)
  • Carrot Cake Cupcake: Carrot cake cupcake with roasted pineapple filling topped with cream cheese icing and pastel-colored white chocolate bunny (New)
  • Easter Bundt Cake: Confetti bundt cake filled with a white chocolate mousse and green grass buttercream topped with colorful jellybeans (New)
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (available on Mobile Order)

  • Chocolate Bunny: Dark chocolate bunny with Easter quins and jellybeans (available April 16 through 17) (New)
  • Bunny Cupcake: Carrot cupcake with cream cheese icing topped with a white chocolate confetti cake pop bunny (available April 16 through 18) (New)
Mickey & Minnie Easter Eggs WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort

The Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale and Compass (available on Mobile Order through April 17)

  • Easter Cupcake: Mickey vanilla cupcake filled with vanilla mousse and decorated like a bouquet of flowers
  • Mickey & Minnie Easter Eggs: Chocolate Easter egg decorated to look like Mickey and Minnie with a Happy Easter tag
  • Trio of Fudge: Strawberry fudge, orange white chocolate fudge, and a rich dark chocolate fudge (New)
  • Easter Chocolate Cookie Lollipop: An Easter chocolate cookie sandwich lollipop (New)
  • Cookies & Cream Cheesecake: Cookies and cream flavored cheesecake with a dark chocolate cookie crumble base, ganache, cookie crumbles, and modeling chocolate bunny décor (New)
  • Robin’s Egg Blueberry Macaroons: Three large robin-colored macaroons filled with a ring of blueberry ganache, and a blueberry jam center on a crispy chocolate nest (New)
  • Lemon Crinkle Cookies: A pack of three brightly colored lemon-flavored crinkle cookies
WDW Foodie Guide Easter 2022

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie (available April 14 through 17)

  • Easter Trifle: Carrot cake, cream cheese mousse, carrot cake croutons, and malted Easter eggs (New)

The Ganachery (available April 1 through 17)

  • Bourbon Boozy Bunnies: Chocolate bunnies filled with sipping chocolate and bourbon (non-alcohol version available)
  • Minnie Easter Piñata: Chocolate sphere filled with candied Easter eggs

Sprinkles (available April 11 through 17)

  • Easter Fancy Sprinkle: Birthday cake topped with vanilla buttercream and finished with exclusive Easter sprinkles
  • Chocolate Bunny: Dark chocolate cake, chocolate ganache core, chocolate cream cheese frosting topped with a ladle of chocolate ganache (New)
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Disney Eats: Connections Cafe Menu

The much-anticipated Connections Café and Eatery will be opening soon at Epcot, and I am excited to share a sneak peek at their menu.

Connections Café and Eatery will be a unique experience, “embracing the cultures from around the world and bringing them to you in true EPCOT fashion.”

Connections Café and Eatery

Connections Eatery is a new fast-casual quick-service restaurant. What makes it unique is that it gets its inspiration from delicious cuisines from across the globe.

As part of World Celebration, where we embrace coming together and enjoying the magic of possibility, the purpose of Connections Eatery is to show us how food has the power to bring us together if we open our minds (and our stomachs)!

Once inside, you can get a glimpse of the chefs in action as you watch desserts get their finishing touches and witness pizza makers work their magic crafting pizza dough.

Now that you’re familiar with the location, let’s take a look at what you can enjoy in Spring 2022!

Connections Café and Eatery Menu Sneak Peek

Let’s start with the Worldwide sandwich selections offer choices for everyone.

French Bistro Burger

French Bistro Burger with caramelized onions, bacon, and brie

Banh Mi Burger

Vietnamese-inspired Banh Mi Burger

Southwestern Burger

Southwestern Burger featuring a roasted chipotle-corn salsa and guacamole spread

Greek-inspired Mediterranean Burger

Greek-inspired Mediterranean Burger

For a lighter option, consider one of the salads inspired by French and Chinese cuisines.

Niçoise-style Salad

Niçoise-style Salad is packed with potatoes, white and green beans, and olives drizzled with a delicious Dijon vinaigrette

General Tso Chicken Salad

General Tso Chicken Salad features ingredients like broccoli slaw, red bell pepper, mandarin oranges, and crispy wontons.

The Cafe and Eatery will serve four different varieties of pizza, but we can share a look at two of the offerings.

Meatball Pizza

Traditional Meatball Pizza 

Curry Spice Pizza

Curry Spice Pizza topped with carrots, potato, peas, and lime plant-based “yogurt”

Younger and pickier eaters will find their favorite comfort foods on the menu.

Kids dining options from Connections Café and Eatery

Grilled Chicken Bao, Chicken Nuggets Basket, and Cheeseburger

We can’t forget dessert!

Liege Waffle

Liege Waffle is made with brioche yeast dough stuffed with pearl sugar and finished with some tasty toppings.

Mango-Coconut Milk Shake

Mango-Coconut Milk Shake topped off with a pomegranate molasses drizzle

Apple Pie Gelato Shake

Apple Pie Gelato Shake 

And you KNEW they would have some great signature drinks on their menu!

Watermelon-Mint Agua Fresca

Watermelon-Mint Agua Fresca (non-alcholic)

Cucumber and Thai Basil Cooler

Cucumber and Thai Basil Cooler, a specialty cocktail filled with freshness and flavor.

Connections Café and Eatery

As a bonus the Connections Café and Eatery will also be home to Starbucks!

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Brews Around the Zoo 2022

Brews Around the Zoo

Brews Around the Zoo, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens fundraiser, will put the FUN in fundraiser on April 9, 2022.

Brews Around the Zoo is one of the Zoo’s biggest benefits, offering attendees the chance to sample more than 30 different craft beers as well as soak up the fun atmosphere. The 2022 event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on April 9 at the Zoo in Sanford.

Early Access and VIP ticket holders will get in an hour early at 4 p.m. Brews Around the Zoo is presented by Wayne Densch.

Brews Around the Zoo

“Events like Brews Around the Zoo allow us to do what we do,” said Stephanie Williams, Zoo director. “It’s a win-win. We get to connect with the community through something fun, and we get to raise money to continue our mission of educating people and empowering them to act on behalf of wildlife by sharing these awesome animals.”

In addition to great beer from breweries near and far, Brews Around the Zoo will feature live music, a seltzer station, and wine tastings. Delicious food selections will be available for purchase.

General Admission tickets are $50. For $70, guests can take advantage of exclusive early admission at 4 p.m. Or, for $150, guests can gain VIP status, with access to exclusive cocktails, food offerings, and more.

Brews Around the Zoo

Tickets are available now at www.centralfloridazoo.org/event/brews/.

Only those 21+ are permitted to attend, and guests must show a valid ID upon entry.

The Zoo will be closed all day April 9 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for event set up. Brews Around the Zoo takes place rain or shine.

For more information about the Central Florida Zoo, visit www.centralfloridazoo.org.

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Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour

Flavors of ICON Park

ICON Park has partnered with Original Orlando Tours to launch the Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour.

Guests of the tour will make eight stops for food and beverage samples, and ride on The Wheel, ICON Park’s signature attraction that provides views of Orlando from 400 feet in the air.

They’ll also receive a minimum 10 percent discount at the eateries when returning the night of the tour.

“ICON Park has always been dedicated to providing unique and memorable experiences for our guests. We’re proud to be the home of the first and only food hall in the Orlando Entertainment District,” said Chris Jaskiewicz, president and CEO of ICON Park. “The Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour will add another exciting layer of entertainment for our guests.”

At each stop, restaurateurs will share information about their concept and the samples offered. Between the stops, the tour guides will tell guests about the history of ICON Park.

Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour

Flavors of ICON Park

Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips

This fast-casual concept by award-winning chef and television star Gordon Ramsay serves the perfect English meal while transporting guests to a seaside fish and chips shop on the British coast. Along with fried favorites, the restaurant serves the best British deserts such as Gordon’s signature Sticky Toffee Pudding and Biscoff shakes.

Flavors of ICON Park

Blake Shelton’s Ole Red

Inspired from Blake Shelton’s famous song “Ol’ Red,” this place is for music-lovers, food-lovers, drink-lovers and a helluva-lot-of-fun-lovers. Guests can enjoy 100-proof live music, scratch-made dishes and signature drinks… all inspired by the boss man himself.

Flavors of ICON Park

Sloppy Joe’s

This fun-centered casual dining restaurant is the perfect place for families! With a wide array of great bites, delicious drinks for mom and dad, and classic Florida key lime pie for the kiddos, there’s something for everyone at Sloppy Joe’s. Guests can kick back and relax while enjoying nightly entertainment, including a live feed back to the original Key West location.

Flavors of ICON Park

Tin & Taco

From Chorizo to mac and cheese, you could say Tin & Taco is a casual tacos destination with a creative spin on all its offerings. A unique and delicious experience to your taste buds is waiting for you as its team uses the best-quality ingredients with you in mind.

Flavors of ICON Park

Brick & Fire Pizza

This concept is a locally-owned pizza and pasta parlor. Its dough is made by hand fresh every day using high quality cheeses, premium extra virgin olive oil and other higher-grade ingredients in all its dishes before firing each pie right on the brick oven. You will absolutely taste the difference!

Sandwich Station and Chicken On Fire

Nashville Hot Chicken is served with the freshest ingredients including, fresh-never-frozen chicken breasts, a no-frills menu consisting of fried chicken tenders, fries, and a deli sandwich station sure to satisfy your cravings.

Let’s Jess Bake

Delight with every bite! Master Baker Jessica makes delicious handcrafted gourmet cupcakes, cookies, pastries, and cakes. With a unique creative touch, the offerings range from custom cakes to catering possibilities on site. Grab a coffee and indulge in a sweet today!

Flavors of ICON Park

iCafe Dé Paris

Experience a taste of the City of Lights in the Orlando Entertainment District! This modern-rustic coffee shop with a stylish patio is in the center of all the action at ICON Park. Enjoy its delicious crepes, desserts, specialty drinks, and other light fares.

What makes the Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour so unique is the eateries’ ability to offer different selections each tour. The samples might change with the week’s specials or seasonal options, so you never know what surprises are in store! Come back again and again to experience it all.

The Flavors of ICON Park Food Tour will depart at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening and lasts 90 minutes to two hours. Check-in is at 6:20 p.m. inside The Wheelhouse.

Tickets are $65 per guest. Advance reservations are required.

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2022 Seven Seas Food Festival Menus

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Group

SeaWorld’s culinary masters are turning up the flavor and inviting you to experience unique eats and distinct beverages from around the world during the Seven Seas Food Festival.

Enjoy the wide selection of food and drinks during the Seven Seas Food Festival, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, until May 8.

Seven Seas Food Festival SeaWorld Orlando 2019

The best way to sip and savor? The Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard! Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 10-sample lanyard starting at only $65 or take it up a notch and with the fan-favorite 15-sample lanyard for the best savings. 

SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members also get the VIP treatment and can purchase 18 samples for the price of 15!                                                     

SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival 2022 Event Map
Seven Seas Food Festival Culinary Marketplace Hours

Thursdays and Fridays: 1:00 p.m. – Park Close
Saturdays and Sundays: 12:00 p.m. – Park Close

2022 Seven Seas Food Festival Menus

Flamecraft Bar Beverages at SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival

1. Flamecraft Bar

CRAFT BREWS
Featuring 13 Rotating Draught Beers

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
Frozen Flamecraft Breeze: Bacardi Superior Rum, Vodka, Blue Curacao, Triple Sec, Grenadine, Orange & Pineapple
Frozen Vodka Blue Lemonade: Tito’s Vodka, Blueberry Liquor, Triple Sec, Lemonade
Frozen Miami Vice: Blend of Piña Colada and Strawberry Daiquiri
Mojito: Flor de Caña Rum, Bar Draught Craft Mojito with Fresh Mint & Lime
Margarita: Milagro Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime
Blackberry Bramble: Gin, Blackberry Liqueur, Blackberry, Lemon

Beers

2. New! Sunshine Hops

CRAFT BREWS
New! Tropical Hazy Sour Ale: Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Boonville, CA
New! Blood Orange Sunset IPA: South Beach Brewing

WINE
New! Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc: Lake County, CA

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Frozen Watermelon Frosé: Watermelon, Rosé Wine, Lime

Jack Daniels

3. New! Jack Daniels Tasting

Gentleman Jack
– Tennessee Fire
– Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel
– Tennessee Apple

Mudslide and Cheesecake Cones

4. Café De Mar

Rainbow Cheesecake Waffle Cone 
Banana Fosters Cheesecake Waffle Cone 
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Waffle Cone 

CRAFT BREW
New! 420 Extra Pale Ale: Sweet Water Brewing Company, Atlanta, GA

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
Frozen Mudslide: Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Milk & Chocolate
Frozen Mojito: Flor de Caña Rum, Mint & Lime
Frozen Milagro Margarita: Milagro Tequila, Triple Sec & Lemon Lime
Frozen Lynchburg Lemonade: Jack Daniel’s, Lemonade, Triple Sec & Sprite

Shrimp Skewer and Rum Cake

5. Caribbean Market

New! Montego Bay Spicy Shrimp Skewer: Fried Sweet Plantains, Lime Aioli
– Jerk Chicken Hot Slider Reimagined!: Brown Sugar, Pineapple Salsa
New! Caribbean Spicy Rum Cake: Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Glaze, Brown Sugar

CRAFT BREW
New! Red Stripe Bold Pale Lager: Desnoes & Geddes, Jamaica

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
– Caribbean Rum Runner: Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum (US Virgin Islands), Malibu Coconut Rum (Barbados), Blackberry Brandy, Banana Liqueur, Orange & Pineapple Juices
Caribbean Sunset (Non-alcoholic): Fresh Lemonade, Orange Juice, Grenadine, Sprite

Lobster Mac and Cheese

6. All-American Market

– Brisket Totchos: Slowly Smoked Brisket, Crispy Potato Tots, Kraft Heinz MAYOCHUP
Lobster, White Cheddar KRAFT Mac N Cheese: Kraft Heinz’s White Cheddar Mac N Cheese combined with Lobster Bisque & Lobster Chunks
Funnel Cake: Glazed Strawberries, Chocolate, or Nutella

CRAFT BREWS
New! Orange Crush Pale Wheat Ale: Hidden Spring Brewery, Tampa, FL
New! Yuengling Lager: D.G. Yuengling and Son Brewery, Pottsville, PA

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
New! Passion Fruit Mimosa: Champagne, Passion Fruit Puree, St~Germain Elderflower

Korean BBQ Lamb Ribs

7. Polynesian Market

Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl Reimagined!: Maui Sweet Onion, Crunchy Hawaiian Nuts, Chili Aioli
New! Lu’au BBQ Lamb Ribs: Pineapple BBQ Sauce, Tropical Rice

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Aloha Lemonade: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Fresh Lemonade topped with POM Pomegranate Juice

Lobster Roll and Clam Chowder

8. North Atlantic Market

New! New England Lobster & Shrimp Roll: Buttered Bun, Cider and Lime Aioli, House Kettle Chips
New! Newport Clam & Corn Chowder: Roasted Corn, Clams, Bacon Bits, Croutons
Pan Seared Scallop Reimagined!: Tapioca Risotto, Grilled Vegetables, Cabot Cheddar * VEGAN option also available*

CRAFT BREWS
New! Imperial Hazy IPA: Lone Pine Brewing, Portland, ME
New! Narragansett Lager: Narragansett, Providence, RI

WINES
New! Riesling, Hogue Cellars Prosser, WA
New! Meade: Bunratty Mead and Liqueur Co. Ltd. Clare, Ireland

Cocktail Punches

9. Coaster Cocktails

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
Ice Breaker: Reyka Vodka, Watermelon Juice, Monin Lavender Syrup, Lime
Kraken: Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, Almond, Orange Juice, Angostura Bitters
Manta: Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Passion Fruit Puree, Hibiscus, Lemonade
Mako: Milagro Tequila, Monin Blueberry, Pineapple Juice, Citrus Sour

Wines

10. New! Taste of Sicily

RED WINES
New! Stemmari Hedonis Riserva: Stemmari Winery, Sicily, Italy
New! Planeta Nerello Mascalese Eruzi: Planeta Winery, Sicily, Italy

WHITE WINES
New! Planeta Etna Bianco Carricante: Planeta Winery, Sicily, Italy
– New! Stemmari Dalila Bianco Riserva: Stemmari Winery, Sicily, Italy

ROSÉ WINE
New! Planeta Rosé, Planeta Winery, Sicily, Italy

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
New! Amaro Shot: Italian Herbal Liqueur, Bitter-Sweet Flavor
New! Limoncello Shot: Italian Lemon Liqueur
New! Gra’it Verra Grappa Italiana Shot: Italian Brandy, Blend of the Finest Italian Grape Pomace including Barolo, Moscato D’Asti, Amarone, Prosecco, Brunello, Aglianico and Nero D’Avola

Hot Mozzarella with Cherry Tomato Bruschetta and Palermo Fontina Cheese Meatballs

11. Italian Market

Palermo Fontina Cheese Meatballs: Fontina Cheese, Fresh Herbs, Pomodoro Sauce
New! Hot Mozzarella with Cherry Tomato Bruschetta: Melting Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato Salad, Crostino Bread
Tiramisu Reimagined!: Ladyfingers Soaked in Espresso and Rum, Laced with Creamy Mascarpone

CRAFT BREW
New! Nastro Azzuro, Pale Lager: Peroni Brewery, Vigevano, Italy

WINE
New! Grappa di Brunello, Castello Banfi, Italy

Seven Seas Food Festival Wine Tasting

12. New! Wine Tasting with Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

Southern Red: True Balance of Aromas with Refreshing Aftertaste
Southern White: Finishes Slightly Sweet
– Cabernet Sauvignon: Full Bodied Finish with Rich, Deep Color
Sunblush: Light, Crisp and Refreshing

Cutwater Spirits available during Seven Seas Food Festival SeaWorld Orlando

13. Cutwater Spirits

CUTWATER FROZEN MARAGARITA POPSICLES
– Lime, Strawberry, Mango & Pineapple

CUTWATER CANNED COCKTAILS
– Tequila Margarita
– Vodka Mule
– Rum Mint Mojito
– Tiki Rum Mai Tai

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Frozen Rum Mai Tai: Cutwater Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum, Triple Sec, Orgeat, Lime

Grilled Lamb Chop and Berrie Panna Cotta

14. Mediterranean Market

Hummus with Parmesan Kettle Chips : Homemade Hummus with Chili Oil * VEGAN option also available*
Grilled Lamb Chop: Marinated with Rosemary, Garlic, and Mint
New! Berry Panna Cotta: Cream Custard, Mix Berry Coulis

CRAFT BREW
New! Blood Orange Wheat Ale: Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co., DeLand, FL

WINE
New! Méditerranée Rosé Studio: Miraval Mèditerranèe, France

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Sparkling St. Tropez: Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, St~Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Prosecco & Lemon

Picanha Steak

15. Brazilian Market

Pao de Queijo – Brazilian Cheese Bread
Brazilian Picanha Steak: Topped with Chimichurri
New! Maracuja Mojito Mousse: Passion Fruit, Mint

CRAFT BREW
New! Brazil Loves New England IPA: Ellipsis Brewing Orlando, FL

WINE
Passoã Sangria: Passoã Liquor, Rosse Wine, Fresh Oranges & Berries

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Frozen Basil & Mint Caipirinha: Leblon Cachaça, Fresh Basil, Mint & Lime

Waterway Bar Beer Pour

16. Waterway Bar

New! SeaWorld Fin Pretzel: Beer Cheese Dip

CRAFT BREWS
Featuring 12 Rotating Draught Brews

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
Frozen Watermelon Margarita: Milagro Tequila, Watermelon, or Lime
Piña Colada: Flor de Caña Rum, Cream of Coconut, and Pineapple Juice
Strawberry Daiquiri: Flor de Caña Rum, Strawberries, Lemon and Lime Juice

Tempura Brawns

17. Asian Market

Giant Panko Prawns Reimagined!: Sea Urchin Aioli, Fresh Lime
Crispy Pork Belly Bites: Sweet Soy & Ginger Glaze
Bingsu Salted Vanilla Ice Cream : Topped with Caramel Popcorn

CRAFT BREW
New! Kirin Ichiban Lager, Kirin Brewery, Japan
SAKE
New! Honjozo Tokubetsu, Akashi-Tai, Japan

SPECIALTY DRINK
New! Passion Fruit Iced Tea (Non-alcoholic)

Crispy Ruben Egg Roll Classic Mini Shepard's Pie Glazed Corn Beef

18. New! Ireland Market

New! Crispy Ruben Egg Roll: Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing
– New! Classic Mini Shepherd’s Pie: Braised Lamb, Marble Potato, Cabbage, Cornbread
New! Glazed Corn Beef: Irish Whiskey Glaze, Marble Potato, Cabbage, Cornbread

CRAFT BREW
New! Guinness Irish Stout, Dublin, Ireland

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
New! Irish Cold Brew: Bailey’s Irish Cream, Jack Daniel’s Honey, Cold Brew

Beer pour at Mamas Pretzel Kitchen SeaWorld Orlando

19. Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen

CRAFT BREWS
Featuring 8 Rotating Draught Beers

Weiner Schnitzel Slider

20. German Market

Heritage Pork Schnitzel Slider: Beer Sauerkraut, German Mustard
Pretzel Bratwurst
Chocolate Dipped Foot Long Pretzel 

CRAFT BREWS
New! Hofbräu Hefe Weizen, Munich, Germany
New! König Pilsener Pilsner: König-Brauerei Brewery, Duisburg, Germany

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Frozen Jäger Bomb: Jägermeister, Monster Energy Drink, Cherry

Beer Flight

21. Beer Garden

CRAFT BREWS
New! High Stepper PA: Crooked Can Brewing Company, Winter Garden, FL
New! Jai Alai India Pale Ale: Cigar City Brewing, Tampa, FL
New! Free Dive IPA: Coppertail Brewing, Tampa, FL
New! I-4 IPA: Orlando Brewing Company, Orlando FL
New! Big Nose IPA: Swamp Head Brewery, Gainesville, FL
New! Hop Gun IPA: Funky Buddha Brewery, Oakland Park, FL

Gulf Gumbo\

22. Gulf Coast Market

New! Gulf Gumbo: New Orleans Classic, Shrimp, Sausage, Cajun Broth
Bourbon BBQ Smoked Pork Po’ Boy: Crisp Lettuce & Pickles
Beignets: Traditional Beignet with Powdered Sugar or Rum Glazed Bananas Foster Beignet

CRAFT BREWS
New! Turbodog Brown Ale: Abita Brewing Co., Covington, LA
New! Mango Wit Wheat: Proof Brewing Co., Tallahassee, FL

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Frozen Hurricane: Flor de Caña Rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Passion Fruit & Orange

Dunken Shrimp Tostada

23. Mexican Market

New! Mini Churro Bites Dulce de Leche, Cinnamon Sugar
Drunken Shrimp Tostada: Tomato Aguachile, Cilantro & Avocado Crema
Beef Barbacoa Taco: Slowly Cooked, Guajillo Chili Flavored Beef served with a Corn Tortilla * VEGAN option also available*

CRAFT BREWS
New! Modelo Especial: Grupo Modelo Brewery, Mexico City, MX

New! Corona Premier: Grupo Modelo Brewery, Mexico City, MX

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Frozen Watermelon Margarita: Milagro Tequila, Watermelon, Lime

Beers at Glacier Bar SeaWorld Orlando

24. Glacier Bar

CRAFT BREWS
– Featuring 6 Rotating Draught Beers

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
Frozen Piña Colada: Flor de Caña Rum, Cream of Coconut, and Pineapple Juice
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri: Flor de Caña Rum, Strawberries, Lemon and Lime Juice
Frozen Orlando Vice: Flor de Caña Rum, Cream of Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Strawberries, Lemon and Lime
Frozen Jack and Coke: Traditional Jack Daniel’s Whiskey & Frozen Coco-Cola ICEE
Frozen Fire & Ice: Jack Daniel’s Fire Cinnamon Whiskey & Frozen Vanilla Coca-Cola ICEE
Frozen Tennessee Honey: Jack Daniel’s Honey Whiskey & Frozen Cherry Coca-Cola ICEE

CRAFT COCKTAILS ON TAP
Sparkling Mojito: Flor de Caña Rum, Bar Draught Craft Mojito with Fresh Mint & Lime
Spicy Pineapple Margarita: Milagro Silver Tequila, Bar Draught Craft Spicy Margarita with Fresh Lime

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Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan Road

Raglan Road 2018 Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival

The Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival is back in full swing this year from March 11-17 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant with top Irish bands flown in for the celebration.

The most authentic Irish festival in America will take it to the Disney Springs street outside Raglan Road with extraordinary Irish talent arriving from Ireland, five outside bars, fun St. Paddy’s merchandise, and more.

Award-winning Irish musicians and the Raglan Road Irish Dancers will rock the fun throughout this lively festival that leads up to the mother of all Irish holidays.

2022 Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival

This year’s Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival musical lineup will shine with top bands flown in from Ireland!

Raglan Road Irish Pub Disney Springs Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival

Jig Jam, known for their captivating brand of CeltGrass; and the Lisa Canny Band, blending pop and hip-hop with traditional Irish rhythm. Rounding out the lineup will be: Emerald Shore, rocking the house with their vibrant trad music; Men of Aran, charming audiences with electric energy and sublime musicianship; and Blain Curtis, a talented Dublin songwriter/guitarist mixing Irish ballads and modern Irish songs.

Raglan Road Irish Pub Disney Springs

The Raglan Road Irish Dancers, plucked from the casts and stages of the world’s greatest Irish dance shows, will perform throughout the festival. 

 “Our imported Irish talent lineup is exceptional—these entertainers are not seen nor heard in any other location in the U.S. on St. Patrick’s Day,” says pub co-owner John Cooke. “Everyone can enjoy this expanded festival, which includes gift competitions and loads of giveaways. The Mighty Festival remains the best Irish hospitality experience in America.”

Raglan Road International Beer Day

Especially for the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival, a new berry-forward St. Paddy’s brew, “So Berry Les,” is on tap for the holiday and on into spring. 

Crafted in collaboration with Crooked Can Brewing Co. in Winter Garden, Fla., So Berry Les is a refreshing hard seltzer infused with local Florida strawberry (‘tis the season!) and Key Lime juice. The brew pays tribute to Raglan Road co-owner John Cooke’s father, Les, who in 1977 earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for buying the dearest strawberries at a charity auction for a record 530 Irish punt—equivalent to the British pound—to generate publicity for his restaurant business. 

Raglan Road Irish Pub Valentine's Day 2022

Back at Raglan Road’s Shop for Ireland boutique, guests will find an array of St. Patrick’s Day merchandise and a unique range of authentic Irish clothing and gifts including Celtic jewelry, apparel, hats, home goods, and toys.

Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival

Reservations are encouraged for guests who plan to celebrate at Raglan Road, where they can lift a pint, sip a cocktail, and dine on authentic contemporary Irish cuisine beginning on March 11.

On St. Patrick’s Day only, March 17, Raglan Road will open at 10 a.m. with a $20 cover charge for guests 18 and older; (first-come, first-served—no reservations on this day only); younger patrons may enter free of charge.

Raglan Road guests can enjoy a huge range of Irish whiskeys, local craft beers, and hand-crafted cocktails while choosing from the chef’s selection of authentic Irish dishes, including fresh-caught fish with chips.

Those authentic fish & chips also are available to go at the adjacent Cooke’s of Dublin counter.

“Whether this is your first, or one of many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, we encourage you to join us this year for The Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival,” Cooke says. “You’ll be glad you did.”

Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant is located at Disney Springs in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1640 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, Fla.  Visit www.raglanroad.com or call 407/938-0300.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Food & Wine Festival 2022

Busch Gardens Tampa Food & Wine Festival 2022

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival, Tampa’s premier spring festival returns on Friday, March 11, with more than 20 NEW delicious dishes to pair with curated beverages and a diverse concert lineup.

The Food & Wine Festival runs Fridays through Sundays from March 11 to May 22 and is included with admission to the park.

Delicious Bites and Sips

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food and Wine Festival

New this year, guests can indulge in savory bites like Hawaiian BBQ pork with coconut jasmine rice and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos elote street corn. 

Complete with signature cocktails like the Iron Gwazi Fizz or frozen watermelon margaritas, a selection of more than 40 wines and beers, this year’s menu offers an endless variety of flavors to sip and savor. 

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food and Wine Festival

The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival includes non-alcoholic beverages such as the new Gwazi snow cones with unique flavors like black raspberry and cotton candy.

Discover boundless combinations of food and drink selections with a Food & Wine Festival sampler.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food and Wine Festival

Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 10-sample lanyard starting at only $65 or take it up a notch and with the fan-favorite 15-sample lanyard for the best savings.

Busch Gardens Pass Members get the VIP treatment and can purchase an exclusive Pass Member lanyard including 18 samples for the price of the 15-sample lanyard.        

Music Lineup for Every Taste

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food and Wine Festival

The can’t miss Food & Wine Festival lineup features chart-topping musicians with genres of all tastes – from nostalgic bands to national headliners.

Concert acts include Sean Paul, 3 Doors Down, Kansas, Air Supply, Gente De Zona, plus many more!

Concerts are included in park admission.  For the best seats in the house, reserved seating is strongly recommended and can be purchased online.

Best Way to Play

Iron Gwazi Busch Gardens Tampa Bay March 2022

Annual Pass Members enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits including exclusive access to Iron Gwazi now, plus free parking, free guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise, and more!

Annual Passes start as low as $13/month with no down payment. Restrictions apply.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 2022 Fun Card

Plus, guests can pay for a day and play all year with a Busch Gardens Fun Card. For a limited time, a Busch Gardens Fun Card includes Adventure Island FREE.

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On the Go in MCO: St. Patrick’s Day 2022

On the Go in MCO St Patricks Day 2022

Don’t forget that you can catch these great events and more on the Obie & Ashley Unfiltered Podcast!

If you are going to be On the Go in MCO this St. Patrick’s Day, there are some really great ways for you to have fun while wearing your green!

On the Go in MCO: St. Patrick’s Day 2022

Raglan Road 2018 Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival
Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan Road

The Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival is back in full swing this year from March 11-17 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant with top Irish bands flown in for the celebration. 

The most authentic Irish festival in America will take it to the Disney Springs street outside Raglan Road with extraordinary Irish talent arriving from Ireland, five outside bars, fun St. Paddy’s merchandise, and more.

Award-winning Irish musicians and the Raglan Road Irish Dancers will rock the fun throughout this lively festival that leads up to the mother of all Irish holidays.

Mighty St. Patrick's Day Festival Raglan Road Disney Springs 2020

Especially for the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival, a new berry-forward St. Paddy’s brew, “So Berry Les,” is on tap for the holiday and on into spring. 

Crafted in collaboration with Crooked Can Brewing Co. in Winter Garden, Fla., So Berry Les is a refreshing hard seltzer infused with local Florida strawberry (‘tis the season!) and Key Lime juice. The brew pays tribute to Raglan Road co-owner John Cooke’s father, Les, who in 1977 earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for buying the dearest strawberries at a charity auction for a record 530 Irish punt—equivalent to the British pound—to generate publicity for his restaurant business. 

On St. Patrick’s Day only, March 17, Raglan Road will open at 10 a.m. with a $20 cover charge for guests 18 and older; (first-come, first-served—no reservations on this day only); younger patrons may enter free of charge.

Make your reservations now!

St. Patrick's Day Parade Winter Park On the Go in MCO
43rd Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Gather your family and friends and wear some green to enjoy the 43rd Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m., in downtown Winter Park.

The parade will begin at Webster Avenue and proceed south down Park Avenue to Lyman Avenue. Active in the Irish-American community for many years, Al Denecour will serve as Grand Marshal, and more than 60 units will participate.

On the Go in MCO St. Patrick's Day Parade Winter Park Cars

After the parade, the celebration will continue with Irish music and step-dancing on the Central Park Main Stage with performances by professional Irish dancer Sarah Costello, Tir Na Greine School of Irish Dance, Watters School of Irish Dancing, Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance, and Michael Daly, Tenor.

This is one event you don’t want to miss!

7th Annual Crooked Can Celtic Festival

One of Central Florida’s Largest Celtic Festivals is coming to Crooked Can Brewing Company for its’ seventh year from March 17-19, 2022.

Festival-goers will enjoy three days of live Celtic music, Irish Dancers, Local Vendors, Delicious Eats, and of course fan-favorite favorite Crooked Can Brews!

This event is FREE for all ages to attend.

St. Patrick's Day Promenade at Sunset Walk On the Go in MCO
Promenade at Sunset Walk

Join in on the fun as Promenade at Sunset Walk hosts its St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Street Party and Celebration on Thursday, March 17, from 2 pm to 11:30 pm.

Guests will enjoy a variety of food and beverage specials from participating restaurants while listening to live music from artists Tim Hamlin, DJ Scotty B and The Hooligans and watching live entertainment like street performers and lucky leprechauns.

Admission to this event and parking are free.

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Epcot Flower & Garden Festival: Foodie Guide

The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival has taken over EPCOT with flavors in full bloom and dishes waiting to be cultivated through July 4.

In addition to the topiaries featuring some of Disney and Pixar characters, the Garden Rocks Concert Series, and exclusive merchandise, this year’s festival features almost 20 Outdoor Kitchens!

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2022 Foodie Guide

Guests of the festival can enjoy new delights like the BLT Scone at Cider House as well as the return of fan-favorites like the Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake at The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board.

Don’t forget to pick up a Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Passport at an entrance to participate in Garden Graze, a food stroll featuring five delicious dishes from various Outdoor Kitchens. Get a stamp in your passport after you’ve purchased the items and once you’ve compiled all five, simply make your way to Pineapple Promenade to receive your Festival-exclusive treat.

2022 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: Foodie Guide

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (Between Imagination! and Refreshment Port)


Food Items:

  • Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Seared Salmon with farro risotto and micro herbs
  • Strawberry Mousse with chocolate-crisp pearls

Beverages:

  • Blood Orange Agua Fresca (non-alcoholic)
  • Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt (non-alcoholic)
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

EPCOT Sunshine Griddle (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

Food Items:

  • Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Shrimp and Grits: Blackened shrimp and cheddar cheese grits with brown gravy and sweet corn salsa
  • Corned Beef Brisket Hash with house-made potato barrels, onions, peppers, cheese curds, and a soft-poached egg with Tabasco hollandaise (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon

Beverages:

  • Froot Loops Shake (non-alcoholic)
  • Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail with milk, rum and coffee liqueur, and vanilla vodka
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board

Food Items:

  • 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

Beverages:

  • Honey-Peach Freeze in a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup (non-alcoholic) (Limit 2 per guest)
  • Lemonade Mead
  • Orange Blossom Honey Wine
  • Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

The Citrus Blossom (Near Port of Entry)

Food Items:

  • Crispy Mojo Marinated Pork Belly, with avocado cream, corn salsa, salsa verde, and plantain chips (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (New)
  • Tuna Tataki Bowl with spicy yuzu glaze, mango, avocado, and pappadam crisp
  • Grapefruit Tart: Grapefruit curd, lychee jam, ginger mousse, and yuzu cream (New)

Beverages:

  • Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (non-alcoholic) (Limit 2 per guest)
  • Key Lime Hibiscus Ale
  • Orange Peel Ale
  • Citrus Honey Cream Ale
  • Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy
  • Beer Flight
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Refreshment Port (Near Canada)

Food Items:

  • House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers Poutine (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

Beverages:

  • Salted Cucumber Apple Hard Cider
  • Lavender Martini: Vodka with lavender and lemon
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)

Food Items:

  • Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips
  • DOLE Whip (Plant-based)

Beverages:

  • Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
  • DOLE Whip with Fanta (non-alcoholic)
  • Tropical Hefe Wheat Ale
  • Fresh Pressed Mango, Pineapple, and Guava Wheat Ale
  • Hazy Pebbles Fruity Hazy Milkshake
  • Violet Lemonade Ale
  • Sparkling Pineapple Wine
  • DOLE Whip topped with mango cream liqueur
  • Pineapple Beer Flight
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible™ (Near Disney Traders)

Food Items:

  • Grilled Baby Vegetables with hummus cream and red pepper coulis (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Impossible Sausage and Kale Soup (Plant-based)
  • Boneless Impossible Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and Kimchee Mayonnaise (Plant-based)  
  • Chocolate Cake with whipped cassis mousse, raspberry gelato, and fresh raspberries (New) (Plant-based)

Beverages:

  • Twinings Energizing Matcha Cranberry & Lime Green Tea (non-alcoholic)   
  • Bloom Hazy IPA
  • Twinings Energizing Matcha Cranberry & Lime Green Tea with lime vodka served in a mason jar
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Refreshment Outpost

Food Items:

  • Pineapple Skewer with tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
  • Tangerine soft-serve

Beverages:

  • Tangerine Cream Ale
  • Blueberry Lemonade Hard Cider
  • Organic Blonde Ale with passion fruit
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany)

Food Items:

  • Potato Pancakes with house-made applesauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
  • Potato Pancake with caramelized ham, onions, and herb sour cream (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with black forest ham and melted Gruyère cheese
  • Warm Cheese Strudel with mixed berries

Beverages:

  • Hugo Lager
  • Premium Pilsner
  • Raspberry Radler
  • Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling wine and apple liqueur
  • Beer Flight
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Magnolia Terrace (American Adventure)

Food:

  • Southern Seafood Boil: Shrimp, mussels, crawfish, potatoes, corn, and Andouille sausage
  • Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice (New)
  • Grilled Oysters with Cajun butter (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • House-made Boudin Bites featuring BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice
  • Pecan Praline (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

Beverages:

  • Bayou Cocktail: Spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and Minute Maid orange juice
  • Orange Coriander Wheat Ale
  • American Light Ale
  • Double IPA
  • Beer Flight
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Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)

Food Items:

  • Mediterranean Flatbread with za’atar, artichokes, olives, mozzarella, and feta cheese (New)
  • Vanilla, Rose Water, and Pistachio Panna Cotta

Beverages:

  • Pomegranate Mimosa
  • Ginger and Elderberry Ale
  • Pomegranate Hard Cider
  • Blackberry Mint Mead
  • Flight
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)

Food:

  • Arepas topped with melted queso fresco (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají, and tomato sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Arepa topped with chorizo (New)
  • Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)

Beverages:

  • Tropical Breeze: Lemonade, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup (non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Coconut Key Lime Ale
  • Tropical Perception White Sangria
  • Tropical Breeze with rum (New)
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

Food Items:

Early Bloom Menu (available March 2 through April 9)

  • Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with chive oil and crispy leeks (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Char-grilled Bison Ribe-Eye with creamy leek fondue, roasted carnival cauliflower, Romanesco and port wine-goat cheese butter (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Goat Cheese Creamsicle Pop: Goat cheese Crémeux, orange cream, olive oil cake, cranberry sauce, and praline (New)
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Springtime Menu (available April 10 through May 21)

  • Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta with marinated peppers, zucchini, squash, artichokes, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze on grilled ciabatta (New)
  • Herb-crusted Spring Lamb with marble potatoes, spring vegetables, and red wine butter sauce
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake with crème fraîche whipped cream
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Summer Solstice Menu (available May 22 through July 4)

  • Tomato and Cornbread Panzanella with burrata cheese and fresh basil
  • Barbecue Seared Pork Tenderloin with summer succotash, herb butter, and grapefruit vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • A Whole Lotta Melon: Feta cheesecake with watermelon curd, pickled watermelon rind, watermelon caramel, and compressed watermelon (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

Beverages (available throughout the Festival):

  • Raspberry Lemon Verbena Whole-Leaf-Steeped Sparkling Hard Tea
  • Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail featuring hibiscus gin

Cider House (United Kingdom)

Food Items:

  • BLT Scone with Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon, sundried tomato, and basil (New)
  • Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with whipped cream

Beverages:

  • Pink Lemonade Hard Cider
  • Watermelon Hard Cider
  • Triple Jam Hard Cider
  • Pure Brewed Organic Lager
  • Snakebite: Triple jam hard cider and pure brewed organic lager
  • Cider Flight

Northern Bloom (Canada)

Food Items:

  • Seared Scallops with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and applewood-smoked bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, and Whipped Potatoes with garden vegetables
  • Griddled Maple Pound Cake with warm peach compote and sweet corn gelato

Beverages:

  • Maple Popcorn Shake (non-alcoholic)
  • Blonde Ale
  • Blueberry Fruit Beer
  • Apricot with Maple Syrup Blonde Ale
  • Maple Popcorn Shake with maple rye whisky
  • Beer Flight

Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)

Food Items:

  • Enchilada de Mole Negro: Chipotle chicken in a corn tortilla with mole negro, avocado mousse, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Taco Vampiro: Barbacoa beef in a corn tortilla with crispy grilled Monterey jack cheese, salsa ranchera, and esquites (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
  • Tostada de Chorizo: Plant-based Chorizo and black beans on a crispy corn tortilla with avocado mousse and queso fresco (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

Beverages:

  • Poppy Flower Margarita: Tequila blanco, hibiscus flower tea, cucumber juice, aperitivo, and blackcurrant liqueur with a chile salt rim
  • Hypnotic Margarita: Tequila blanco, mezcal, rosemary syrup, cognac, and lemon juice
  • Craft Mexican Lager
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Lotus House (China)

Food Items:

  • Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer (New)
  • House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons

Beverages:

  • Rose Bubble Milk Tea (non-alcoholic) (New)
  • Jasmine Draft Beer
  • Marco Boba: Amaretto, iced coffee, milk, and boba
  • Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, triple sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water
  • Tang Dynasty: Tequila gold, light rum, strawberry, piña colada mix, white boba pearls, and soda water
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Primavera Kitchen (Italy)

Food Items:

  • Arancini: Fried Risotto Balls stuffed with braised beef served with grape tomato salad and balsamic emulsion
  • Ravioli alla Boscaiola: Sweet sausage ravioli with sweet corn, spring vegetables, and cream sauce
  • Bomboloni: Cream-filled Italian doughnut with raspberry sauce and powdered sugar

Beverages:

  • Pilsner                                                                                    
  • Pinot Grigio                                                                           
  • Chianti
  • Prosecco                                                                                
  • Rosa Regale
  • Moscato                                                         
  • Italian White Sangria with prosecco
  • Italian Red Sangria with cabernet sauvignon
  • Italian Margarita with limoncello and tequila
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Hanami (Japan)

Food Items:

  • Frushi: Strawberry, pineapple, and cantaloupe wrapped in sweet rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, berry sauce, and toasted coconut
  • Chicken Yakitori: Grilled chicken with scallions, red pepper-shoyu emulsion, and pickled onions
  • Beef Tataki: Seared sirloin with red shiso sauce, watermelon radish, and sprouts

Beverages:                                                                

  • Yuzu Tilted Tonic Hard Seltzer
  • Ozeki Pineapple Nigori Sake
  • Cucumber Cooler: Sake, vodka, and cucumber garnished with a cucumber slice 
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Fleur de Lys (France)

Food Items:

  • Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre, Herbes et Ail Rôtie: Croissant with goat cheese, herbs, and roasted garlic (New)
  • Pan Bagnat Classique: The Niçoise Sandwich with house-made bread, albacore tuna mayonnaise, tomato, black olives, lettuce, and celery (New)
  • Salade de Lentilles à la Lyonnaise: French Green Lentil Salad with bacon and garlic sausage (New)
  • Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel: Caramelized Beignet filled with vanilla cream and glazed with caramel fleur de sel

Beverages:

  • French Wheat Draft Beer
  • VeRy Raspberry: Rosé wine with natural raspberry flavor
  • Grand Mimosa Cocktail with orange liqueur, Champagne, and orange juice
  • La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush: Vodka, orange vodka, and liqueur with white and red cranberry juice       
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Funnel Cake

Food Item:

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake topped with strawberry ice cream, cheesecake crumbles, strawberry drizzle, and whipped cream (New)
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE) – Minty Melon Refresher: A lightly caffeinated blend of watermelon-cucumber-mint juice with strawberries and blueberries (Spirited option available featuring Watermelon-Basil Vodka) (New) 

Near Canada: Strawberry Fields Refresher – A lightly caffeinated blend of strawberry açaí juice with strawberries and blueberries (Spirited option available featuring strawberry-lemongrass vodka) (New) 

World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – Pink Paradise Refresher: A lightly caffeinated blend of refreshing dragon fruit-lychee juice with strawberries and blueberries (Spirited option available featuring watermelon-basil vodka) (New)

The American Adventure –  Wildberry Wonder Refresher: A lightly caffeinated blend of wildberry-hibiscus juice with strawberries and blueberries (New) (Spirited option available featuring tropical rum)

I don’t know about you, but I’m really hungry and ready to try out most of these Epcot Flower & Garden Festival flavors!!!

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2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Overview

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2022

The 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is blooming with fresh cuisine, beautiful gardens, whimsical topiaries of familiar characters, and flourishing entertainment from March 2 through July 4, 2022.

Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Topiaries

The obvious highlight of the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is the Disney and Pixar character topiaries.

These iconic and towering topiaries can be found throughout the park and are sure to brighten up the rainiest Spring Day!

As a salute to the Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary, the Epcot entry plaza is home to a Goofy Topiary and Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Cake.

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Gardens

Take a walk off the beaten path to find flowerbeds, exotic gardens, sustainable foods, and imaginative ways to live in harmony with the natural world.

New to the festival this year is the Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy which fills the World Showcase Bridge with unforgettable fragrances

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2019

Outdoor Kitchens

World Showcase at EPCOT plays host to over twenty Festival-exclusive Outdoor Kitchens and dining locations during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

At each Outdoor Kitchen, festival-goers will find specialty menus featuring creative, fresh, and tasty bites paired with libations. 

Guests of the festival can enjoy new delights like the BLT Scone at Cider House as well as the return of fan-favorites like the Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake at The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by the National Honey Board.

Make sure to pick up an Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Passport at either park entrance to participate in Garden Graze, a food stroll featuring five delicious dishes from various Outdoor Kitchens that once completed result in a festival-exclusive treat.

Outdoor Kitchens are open daily from 11:00 am to park close, unless otherwise noted.

Garden Rocks Concert Series Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2020

Garden Rocks Concert Series

Need a way to work off those extra calories during the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival?

Head to the Garden Rocks Concert Series that takes place on select nights at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.

New and returning favorite rockers include Rick Springfield, Kool & The Gang, Blue October, STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas, TobyMac, The Commodores, Little River Band, Simple Plan, and many more.

2022 Garden Rocks Concert Series Audience

Garden Rocks Concert Dining Package

The lines for the festival concerts can get quite long, and to make the most of their time in the park guests can book a Garden Rocks Dining Package that includes a leisurely meal at an EPCOT restaurant earlier in the evening and guaranteed seats at one of the Garden Rocks performances that day.

Dining packages are available at four EPCOT eateries at lunch and dinner.

Each package includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert or one full buffet (where applicable), along with a non-alcoholic beverage and one guaranteed seat per person to one Garden Rocks concert performance on the same day.

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Family Fun

While the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is friendly for even the youngest horticultural enthusiast, there are several ways to add even more fun to a family’s day!

The Health Full Trail Presented by AdventHealth is a whimsical area made to inspire youthful energy and creativity! The whole family can learn ways to stay healthy at this Outdoor Kitchen and garden along the Imagination Walkway.

Embark on a springtime scavenger hunt for gardeners of all ages with Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration.

Follow Spike the Bee on his pollination trail, where he will “bee” busy collecting nectar and pollinating gardens at EPCOT. To get started, purchase your map and stickers at select merchandise locations (available while supplies last).

Once completed, return your scavenger hunt map to Disney Traders or World Traveler for a special surprise.

Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is a great and affordable way to spend time at the festival with a price tag of only $9.99 + tax.

2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise

Merchandise

Take home magical mementos from the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival with a variety of themed merchandise collections.

2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise

Mickey Mouse Home Garden

Celebrate this year’s festival with home garden-inspired merchandise from this collection featuring vibrant apparel, drinkware, garden tools and so much more.

2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise

Orange Bird

Find adorable Orange Bird keepsakes within this vibrant collection that includes apparel, accessories, and other novelties.

2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

Browse a collection that celebrates Mickey and Minnie Mouse—featuring apparel, drinkware, trading pins, and a MagicBand.

2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise

Figment’s Garden

Grow your imagination with Figment-themed apparel, drinkware, and more as you dream green this festival season.

2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise

Spike the Bee

Find sweet reminders of Spike the Bee on apparel, accessories, drinkware, a garden stake, and other collectible novelties.

As a reminder, to enjoy the 2022 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival parkgoers must have both valid theme park admission and a park pass reservation. 

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Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras King Cake Pancakes

Universal Orlando Resort’s spectacular hotels couldn’t be left out of the 2022 Mardi Gras fun!

Whether you’re staying as a guest or just stopping in for a delicious meal, you’ll find a variety of specially-themed menu items themed to Mardi Gras.

2022 Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Trattoria del Porto

  • CREAMY POLENTA SHRIMP
    Jumbo shrimp, chorizo sausage, Cajun sauce, creamy polenta
  • MASQUERADE CANNOLI
    Mixed berry insalada

The Thirsty Fish

  • MAGARI
    (Magari is Italian for wish)
    Aviation Gin, limoncello, Limone Di Genoa Cider, fresh basil

Splendido Bar & Grill

  • MOJITO LAMPONE
    (Lampone is Italian for raspberry)
    Aviation Gin, limoncello, Limone Di Genoa Cider, fresh basil
Hard Rock Hotel
Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Velvet Bar

  • ABITA AMBER ALE SHRIMP
    Gulf shrimp lightly sautéed in creole garlic butter and Abita Amber Ale, served with sliced French bread

The Kitchen

  • N’AWLINS PO’ BOY
    A classic, piled high with crispy fried shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, pickle, and creole mayo, served on New Orleans very own Leidenheimer bread

Beach Club

  • MUFFULETTA SLIDERS
    Central Grocery’s spicy olive salad topped with mortadella, ham, salami and provolone cheese, all on classic Sicilian sesame slider rolls
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Islands Dining Room

  • KING CAKE PANCAKES
    Lemon and powdered sugar glaze, spiced walnuts

Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar

  • ORCHID
    Roku Gin, sweet potato shochu, mint, cucumber, absinthe

Tuk Tuk Market

  • CHOCOLATE BOMB
    choose from: chocolate and caramel with spiced pecan with Mardi Gras purple, green and gold decor, s’mores or cookies & cream
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Amatista Cookhouse

  • ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE & PULLED CHICKEN
    with queso fresco empanada, Cajun aioli

Strong Water Tavern

  • CUCUMBER HURRICANE TWIST
    Light rum, lime juice, Midori, sliced cucumber

New Dutch Trading Co.

  • TRADITIONAL KING CAKE

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Galaxy Bowl Restaurant

  • SHRIMP PO’ BOY
    with queso fresco empanada, Cajun aioli
  • LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER HURRICANE
    “Let The Good Times Roll” – Bacardi Light Rum, Cruzan 12 Year Single Barrel Rum, passionfruit purée, orange juice and grenadine served in a 32-ounce souvenir Galaxy Bowl cup
Universal’s Aventura Hotel
Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Bar 17 Bistro

  • CHICKEN, ANDOUILLE & SHRIMP JAMBALAYA
  • MINI KING CAKE
  • HURRICANE
    Bacardi Superior Rum, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, passionfruit, tropical juices
  • SAZERAC
    Rye, Whiskey, absinthe, simple syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Beach Break Cafe

  • NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP & DIRTY RICE
  • DOCKSIDE BEIGNETS
    Sweet fried pastry with a bourbon caramel sauce and topped with powdered sugar

The Oasis Beach Bar & The Sunset Lounge

  • THE ENDLESS CARNIVAL
    Castillo Silver Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice, a pinch of dried blackberries, pineapple wedge and a green sugar rim
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites
Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Dockside Pier 8 Market

  • NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP & DIRTY RICE
  • DOCKSIDE BEIGNETS
    Sweet fried pastry with a bourbon caramel sauce and topped with powdered sugar

The Oasis Beach Bar & The Sunset Lounge

  • THE ENDLESS CARNIVAL
    Castillo Silver Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice, a pinch of dried blackberries, pineapple wedge and a green sugar rim

I have a feeling I am going to be visiting a lot of the Universal Orlando Resorts for these Mardi Gras Treats!!!

If you are going to be doing the same, please keep in mind:

  • Advance reservations are suggested
  • Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages
  • There is an additional fee to park at the Universal Orlando hotels
Looking for more than a visit for dinner to celebrate Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras Universal Orlando Resort

U.S. and Canada residents who purchase a 3-Day ticket to visit either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure get an additional TWO DAYS FREE – giving them five (5) days to enjoy epic theme park thrills and the non-stop fun of Universal’s Mardi Gras.

Vacation packages including this epic ticket offer are also available starting as low as $89 per person, per night. This offer is available for purchase through May 5 and is valid for use until December 15 with no blockout dates.

For more information and to take advantage of this incredible offer, click here.

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Raglan Road Hosts Special Valentine’s Toast and More

Raglan Road Irish Pub Valentine's Day 2022

Whether you’re dining out with friends, lovers, or both, Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant invites you to share a Valentine’s Day toast with a complimentary glass of bubbly or a Kir cocktail offered to each guest upon arrival.

Raglan Road Irish Pub Disney Springs

For your special evening out, Raglan Road’s creative menu bursts with flavors of contemporary Irish cuisine, from a Serious Steak with whiskey peppercorn sauce to our Drunk Mussels swimming in a savory Bloomsday Pale Ale, white wine, and garlic broth. Diners seeking plant-based entrees can go all in for the plant-based shepherd’s pie, a faro barley-based, veggie masterpiece with olive-oil mashed potatoes and burnt onion gravy.

Pair your dish with a Guinness or signature craft brew, a specialty cocktail, or your wine of choice.

For a sweet ending, try my absolute favorite…the classic Bread and Butter Pudding, or take the chocolatey Rocky Road to Raglan, a sure path to Valentine’s Day dessert bliss.

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Throughout the evening, you’ll also enjoy performances of their Irish show, complete with house musicians and our Raglan Road Irish Dancers.

Raglan Road Irish Pub Valentine's Day 2022

And if you’re still pondering that perfect gift for a special someone, the pub’s Shop for Ireland boutique carries an array of Claddagh rings and assorted jewelry sure to warm the hopeful hearts of many a lovestruck lass or lad. The Claddagh symbols of hands, crown, and heart represent friendship, loyalty, and love.

Valentine’s Day reservations are recommended.  A little Irish romance can go a long way.

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Walt Disney World: Valentine’s Day Foodie Guide

Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide 2022

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and the Walt Disney World Resort is filled with a’more, fantastic eats, and treats for the special day!

Walt Disney World: Valentine’s Day Foodie Guide

Flourless Chocolate Cake from Coral Reef Restaurant Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

Walt Disney World Resort 

EPCOT 

Coral Reef Restaurant (available Feb.14)

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake: Flourless chocolate cake and dark chocolate crémeux with fresh berries, raspberry whipped cream, and raspberry méringue (New)
Flourless Chocolate Cake for Two from Le Cellier Steakhouse Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

Le Cellier Steakhouse (available February 14)

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake for Two: Flourless chocolate cake and dark chocolate crémeux with fresh berries, raspberry whipped cream, and raspberry méringue (New) 
Engagement Ring Cake from ABC Commissary Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

ABC Commissary (available February 11 through February 14)

  • Engagement Ring Cake: Chocolate cake filled with raspberry sauce atop a shortbread cookie complete with a white chocolate engagement ring (Plant-based) (New)
Red Velvet White Chocolate Mousse from The Hollywood Brown Derby v

The Hollywood Brown Derby (available February 11 through February 14)

  • Red Velvet White Chocolate Mousse: Red velvet white chocolate mousse atop a chocolate cookie (New) 
Red Velvet Whoopie Pie from The Trolley Car Café Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

The Trolley Car Café (available February 11 through February 14)

  • Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream (New) 
Sweetheart Chocolate Cupcake available at Multiple Walt Disney World resorts

Resorts

Available at Multiple Resorts February 9 through February 20

  • Sweetheart Chocolate Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with hazelnut cream topped with chocolate hazelnut and strawberry buttercream, a white chocolate heart, and strawberry crisp pearls. (New) Available at the following:
    • Landscapes of Flavor at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
    • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
    • Riverside Mill at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort 
    • Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
    • The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort 

Intermission Food Court

  • Sweetheart Sundae: Mickey and Minnie red velvet waffle with strawberry and chocolate swirl, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (available February 9 through February 20) (New)
  • Mickey and Minnie Bouquet: Mickey and Minnie red velvet cake with chocolate topped sugar cookies (available February 11 through February 14) (New)

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort 

World Premiere Food Court

  • Sweetheart Sundae: Mickey and Minnie red velvet waffle with strawberry and chocolate swirl, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (available Feb.9 through Feb. 20) (New)
Valentine’s Day Candy Bar from Sanaa

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (available February 14)

Sanaa

  • Valentine’s Day Candy Bar: Coconut, apricot, caramel, pistachio, and cashew bar coated with milk chocolate and topped with chai cream, red velvet crumbs, and raspberry gel

Disney’s BoardWalk 

BoardWalk Bakery (available February 7 through February 14)

  • Marshmallow Mountain Cookie: Sugar cookie with a mountain of vanilla marshmallow dipped in white chocolate and finished with Valentine’s sprinkles (New)
  • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: Available individually or in a pack of six (New)
  • Cannoli, Coconut Macaron, Sugar Cookies, and Mickey Cinnamon Rolls in pink and red colors (New) 
Cocoa Breach Vanilla Custard from Flying Fish

Flying Fish (available Feb.11 through February 13)

  • Cocoa Breach Vanilla Custard: Cocoa breach vanilla custard with milk chocolate bavarois and feuilletine crunch topped with a heart-shaped under a red chocolate disk (New)
Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

Trattoria al Forno (available February 11 through February 14)

  • Porterhouse Beefsteak for Two: Garlic butter, truffled gnocchi gratin, and pancetta brussels sprouts (New)
  • Cherry Cordial Brownie: Cherry cordial brownie base, chocolate crunch mousse, cherry filling, and amaretto panna cotta (New) 

Disney’s Contemporary Resort 

Steakhouse 71 (available through February 28)

  • Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancake: Chocolate chip pancake with a raspberry cream cheese icing, fresh strawberries, and a chocolate strawberry sauce (New) 
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cherry Blondie Pop from Gasparilla Island Grill Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (available through February 15)

  • Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cherry Blondie Pop: Chocolate cherry blondie pop dipped in dark chocolate (New) 
Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Scat Cat’s Club (available February 1 through February 28)

  • Mickey Beignet: Mickey-shaped beignet drizzled with cinnamon candy drizzle and Valentine’s Day quins with crushed cinnamon candies
  • Baton Rouge Beignets: Two traditional beignets with cinnamon candy drizzle, Valentine’s Day quins, and crushed cinnamon candies with a pipette of cinnamon whisky
Valentine’s Day Cupcake from Roaring Fork Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (available February 14)

  • Valentine’s Day Cupcake: Strawberry cupcake with chocolate custard filling topped with buttercream, white chocolate hearts, and heart sprinkles (New) 
Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie (available February 10 through February 24)

  • Chocolate-dipped Strawberries
  • Hearts of Romance Cake: Strawberry shortcake (New) 
DOLE Whip Chocolate and Strawberry from Marketplace Snacks Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

Marketplace Snacks (available through February 26)

  • DOLE Whip Chocolate and Strawberry: Chocolate soft-serve swirled with DOLE Whip strawberry garnished with a chocolate-dipped strawberry
Walt Disney World Valentine's Day Foodie Guide February 2022

The Ganachery (available through Feb. 14)

  • Sweetheart Minnie Piñata: Chocolate sphere filled with marshmallow and chocolate (New) 
  • Ruby Kiss Bon Bons: Kiss-shaped bonbon made from ruby chocolate (New) 
  • Strawberry & Champagne Ganache Squares: Strawberry and Champagne chocolate ganache squares
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