The Greece booth is located between the Morocco and Japan pavilions. Here is a picture of the menu:
Emile’s Fromage Montage is a scavenger hunt where you are looking for the five cheese dishes listed to get a prize at the end. One of the dishes is the Griddled Greek Cheese which is at this booth!
The Griddled Greek Cheese was really good because of how cheesy it was.
Then, we tried the Spanakopita. When you bite into it, you get a mouthful of cheese and spinach. I would really recommend trying it.
The last food that we had from the Greece booth is the Lamb Moussaka. The top part of the dish has a layer of cheese and underneath is the lamb.
I would give the Greece booth 5 Mickey Bars! Everything was delicious!
First, we tried the Crispy-fried Pepper Shrimp with spicy sichuan noodles. This dish is spicy so if you don’t like spicy foods you might want to skip this dish. I really liked how spicy it was and the spice on the shrimp made the shrimp delicious.
Then, we tried the Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with House-made sweet-and-spicy sauce. The dumplings had a nice crunch to them.
My favorite food from the China booth is the ZiRan Beef Bao Bun. That is a grilled beef with cumin. When you bite into the bao bun, it’s really soft. I loved it so much that I forgot to share it with the rest of my family.
I give the China booth 5 Mickey Bars! We all agreed that the food was delicious and we all wanted to go back to get seconds!
The 2021 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will be from July 15,-November 20, 2021.
I am actually going to Disney World during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival so I will be able to review some of the food for you!
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is an event where booths are set up all around The World Showcase, inside the World Showplace building, and in Future World. These booths feature food from different countries. If you would like to know what booths will be appearing this year, click here! Be sure to keep in mind that not every booth will open on the first day of the event. Some booths will be opening on October 1st.
Ireland is one of the booths that will open on October 1st.
Don’t forget to try Emile’s Fromage Montage! Emile’s Fromage Montage is a cheese crawl where you have to get the 5 cheese dishes that are listed to earn a special prize.
Mariachi Cobre, The Jammin Chefs, and the Voices of Liberty will all be performing during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.
A series of live concerts called The America Gardens Bandstand will be performing. The America Gardens Bandstand will happen Fridays through Mondays and local bands in Central Florida will be performing.
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak is a scavenger hunt where you can win a prize at the end.
You can buy the map and stickers at Festival merchandise locations. You will be looking for statues of Remy with food items. Then, you will mark it on your map and go back to the locations to get a prize!
Keep reading DisneywithIzzy to read more about the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival!
The World’s Most Magical Celebration will start in Disney World on October 1, 2021. I have talked to you before about this event and now I have more news to tell you about this 18 month event!
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Disney Enchantment will be a nighttime show that will start on October 1st in Magic Kingdom. Disney Enchantment invites you to believe in magic through music, lighting, fireworks, and projection effects from Cinderella’s Castle all the way to Main Street, U.S.A.
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Over in Epcot, Harmonious will start on October 1st as well. This will be one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park! This show will be at World Showcase Lagoon. You will get to hear Disney songs in other languages by 240 artists from around the world.
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What about Animal Kingdom? New daytime entertainment is coming to Animal Kingdom. It will be called Disney KiteTails and will happen several times during the day starting October 1st at the Discovery River Amphitheater. Performers are going to fly windcatchers and kites that will look like animals from Disney movies.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be your hosts for The World’s Most Magical Celebration and they will be wearing their new stunning outfits! Daisy, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale will also be wearing new outfits. You will be able to see them all in the new Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade.
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Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Chip ‘n’ Dale will also get golden character sculptures of themselves! They aren’t the only ones getting golden sculptures of themselves. There will be 50 golden character sculptures that will be at the four parks.
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As we get more information about The World’s Most Magical Celebration, I will keep you updated!
As Disney World keeps lifting restrictions I couldn’t help wondering when fireworks would come back to Disney World, and now we know when!
Fireworks have not been in the parks since before the pandemic so this is a really big deal. Fireworks will come back to Disney World on July 1, 2021.
Fireworks will be at Magic Kingdom and Epcot. At Magic Kingdom you will be able to see the Happily Ever After Fireworks and at Epcot you will be able to see the Epcot Forever Fireworks.
Also, masks are now optional in Disney World if you are fully vaccinated! Distancing markers are being removed from ride queues and you can watch some pre-shows now. Play area are opening and some live shows have returned.
The 2021 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will be from July 15,-November 20, 2021 and I will be telling you what booths you can expect to see!
Some of the booths will not debut on July 15th, the start of the event. Some of the booths will be opening on October 1, 2021. Why? October 1st is the start of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure which means there will probably be big crowds.
The First Phase of Global Marketplaces:
Australia. At this booth, you will get to try some popular Australian dishes.
Appleseed Orchard. This booth will have apple creations that celebrate Fall.
Brew-Wing At The Epcot Experience. This new booth will have chicken wings, flatbreads, and more!
Canada. You will get to enjoy some delicious meals from Canada.
China. This booth will sell popular Chinese dishes.
Donut Box. A booth that offers many different types of donuts. This is probably my favorite booth!
Earth Eats. Looking for plant-based foods? This booth has you covered!
Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN. These hearty dishes will make you so happy that you will feel like you scored a touchdown!
France. This booth will serve you French classics.
Germany. Head over to Germany to try some Bavarian bites.
Greece. If you want some traditional Greek dishes like spanakopita and lamb moussaka then this booth is for you!
Hawaii. This booth will sell tropical flavors and island favorites that are savory and sweet.
Hops and Barley. The best dishes from coast to coast can be found here.
Italy. Here you will find many Italian dishes.
Japan. Here you will get to enjoy some Japanese dishes.
Mexico. Enjoy some Mexican dishes like chilaquiles and tacos.
The Mexico pavilion. (The Mexico booth will be outside.)
The Noodle Exchange. This new booth will sell noodle dishes.
Rotunda Bistro. This booth is also new and will have fresh seafood in the America Adventure Pavilion.
Shimmering Sips. Looking for some sweet treats? This booth is the perfect booth for you!
The Swanky Saucy Swine. This booth will sell pork dishes.
Tangerine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina. This new booth will sell Moroccan dishes such as grilled kebabs and a falafel pita.
That was a lot but there is more! Here is the Second Phase of Global Marketplaces that will open on October 1, 2021.
The Alps. Here you can find Alpine dishes such as Raclette Swiss Cheese with a baguette.
Belgium. This booth is the perfect place to get a Belgian waffle.
Brazil. Here you can eat some South American dishes and learn a little more about South American culture.
India. If your in the mood for some spicy dishes head over to this booth to eat Madras red curry and Korma chicken.
Ireland. This booth will sell Irish sausage and seafood pie.
Kenya. This new booth is going to sell traditional Kenyan dishes.
Lobster Landing. This new booth will make you feel like your in New England.
Mac and Eats. This booth will sell macaroni and cheese combos. I love macaroni and cheese so I would love this booth!
Spain. Enjoy a paella, seafood salad, and charcuterie.
Those were all the booths you can expect to see! I find the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival very cool because you get to eat from so many booths from so many different countries. I will be doing a Beginner’s Guide To The 2021 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival blog article so be sure to keep on the look out for that blog article!
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Disney World is celebrating!
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At Magic Kingdom, you can still see Mulan and Moana on the character cavalcades and at the train station.
In Epcot, Mulan is joining the Princess Promenade at the World Showcase.
In Hollywood Studios, Mira, from a Disney Junior show called Mira, Royal Detective, is joining the Disney Junior Motorcade from now until late June.
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At Animal Kingdom, a Moana sand sculpture will be on Discovery Island in mid May. You can even learn how to draw Tuk Tuk from Raya And The Last Dragon and Pua from Moana at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station!
At Disney World Resort Hotels the Movies Under The Stars will come back. Movies Under The Stars lets you watch movies outside that show Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and cultures. These movies include Big Hero 6, Moana, Mulan, and Lilo and Stitch.
The Red Bean Ice Float can be found at the Lotus Blossom Cafe in the China pavilion all month long. This drink was originally popularized in Hong Kong and it is made with sweetened Chinese red beans, milk, crushed up ice, and vanilla ice cream.
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Another thing you can get at Lotus Blossom Cafe is Char Siu with Rice. Char Siu in Chinese or Cha Shao in Mandarin means fork roast. This is a Cantonese style barbecue pork dish popularized in Hong Kong and in ethnic Chinese communities all over the world. It is an iconic item at Chinatown restaurants all over The United States. Just looking at this dish is making me hungry!
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There is a calligraphy demonstration every Wednesday in May from 2 to 3 pm EST and 6 to 7 pm EST at House of Good Fortune. The House of Good Fortune is showing the history and significance of Chinese Calligraphy.
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The Japan pavilion shares Japanese culture all year! Mitsukoshi Department Store has traditional Japanese architecture and design as well as Kimonos and Kawaii from Japan. This store has popular Japanese toys, clothing, incense, and snacks.
Japanese snacks!
You should definitely check out this store because it is ginormous and you will find something in the store that you like.
While your in the Japan pavilion, don’t forget to check out Teppan Edo which serves sushi and hibachi and Katsura Grill that has miso-glazed chicken wings, okonomiyaki fries, ramen, sushi, and teriyaki chicken.
Disney Springs is celebrating in many different ways and one of those ways is with Chef Jessi Sudsa-nguan who is the pastry chef at Amorette’s Patisserie. Chef Jessi is from Bangkok, Thailand and has been working for the Walt Disney World Resort for over 30 years.
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She has created a special treat for this month! The treat is a Jasmine Tea Cream Tart. It is a light dessert that has fruit gelee and a butter and nut cookie crust in honor of her favorite Asian teas and flavors with a twist.
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Also at Amorette’s Patisserie, you can get the Mulan Petit Cake. The flavors are matcha chiffon, lemon chiffon, honey-ginger mousse, lemon curd, lemon-ginger streusel, and green tea simple syrup.
You can get the Matcha Yuzu Ganache Square at The Ganachery. The flavors are green tea and yuzu dark chocolate ganache.
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At The Daily Poutine you can get Korean BBQ Fries. That is Korean-style bulgogi pulled pork and kimchi with Sriracha aïoli and topped with French Fries.
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The restaurant Morimoto Asia, located in Disney Springs, is led by Japanese Master Chef Masaharu Morimoto. The menu at this restuarant has his take on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean dishes. This month you can enjoy the following dishes at Morimoto Asia.
Lomilomi is a salmon tartare with tomatoes, onions, and scallions.
Loco Moco is a traditional Hawaiian burger rice bowl made with a blend of filet and A5 wagyu topped with an egg and teriyaki mushroom gravy.
Saimin is a Hawaiian style ramen with a dashi shrimp broth, thin noodles, and roasted pork. This dish is available at Morimoto Asia Street Food.
Halo-Halo is a Filipino shaved ice dessert with flavored jellies and fruit.
You can also go to YeSake to try some Japanese street food and Asian inspired drinks including Karaage, Taiyaki, Chicken Buns, Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls, Bubble Teas, Sake Sushi, and more!
Don’t forget to go see the artist spotlight series at The Art of Disney. This series is focusing on Asian Pacific American filmmakers, artists, authors, and screen writers who have or are working at Walt Disney Animation Studios. These people include Qui Nguyen, Mohit Kallianpur, Fawn Veerasunthorn, Willie Ito, Gyo Fujikawa, Milton Quon, and Disney Legend Tyrus Wong.
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You can shop at Basin whose portion of sales go to the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Community Fund.
Over at Disney Springs West Side you should go check out the art piece that was inspired by Raya And The Last Dragon. This stunning artwork was created by Xiao Qing Chen outside of AMC Theaters.
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The artwork is inspired by Raya’s Malaysian heritage and celebrates diversity.
You should definitely come to Disney World right now to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
The Health Full Trail Presented by AdventHealth is split into three areas. The Play Full Garden, Mind Full Retreat, and Flavor Full Kitchen.
In the Play Full Garden, you can experience the new Play Circles that promote imaginative play. The circles were made so you and your family can enjoy the gardens while being physically distant from others.
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At the Mind Full Retreat, you can relax in a calming atmosphere. After a long day in Epcot, you will definitely enjoy this area.
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When you have done enough relaxing, don’t forget to go to the Flavor Full Kitchen to try some health-inspired food.
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If you are going to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, then be sure to check out The Health Full Trail!
Today I will be sharing with you My Top Five Favorite Snacks In Epcot’s World Showcase.
5. My fifth favorite snack in the World Showcase is gelato in the Italy pavilion. You can get gelato at the stands in the Italy pavilion. It is the perfect cold snack to have in the summer!
4. My fourth favorite snack is the Springtime Lemon Cheesecake at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in the Norway pavilion. If you love cheesecake like I do then this is the perfect snack for you. If you want to read about my full review of Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe click here!
3. My third favorite snack is macrons in the France pavilion. You can get the macrons at Les Halles Boulangerie. They are delicious! You can read my full review here!
2. Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe also has one of my favorite snacks at Disney World, School Bread!! If you have not tried the School Bread I really recommend that you should. If you want to read about my full review of Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe click here!
School Bread!
My favorite snack is also in the France pavilion and it is crepes! You can get the crepes at Crepes de Chefs de France. What I love about these crepes is how they are made right as you order them so the crepes will still be hot when you eat them. You can click here to read my full review!
Disney World is constantly changing its park hours and today I wanted to tell you about how long you can stay in the parks in March.
Let’s start off in Magic Kingdom! On March 5th, the park will open at 9 am-9 pm. On March 6th, 7th, and 8th the park will be open from 9 am-10 pm. On March 9th and 11th Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 am-8 pm.
Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom.
Thanks to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Epcot has extended its opening hours in the evening. On March 5th and 12th, the park will be open from 11 am-9 pm. On March 6th and 13th, Epcot will be open from 11 am-11 pm.
A dragon in the China pavilion for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.
In Animal Kingdom it looks like you can stay in the park longer. On March 6th, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8 am-8 pm. On March 11th, the park hours will be 8 am-6 pm. On March 12th, the park will be open from 8 am-7 pm.
Pandora in Animal Kingdom.
In Hollywood Studios, only two days have changed. On March 12th and March 13th, the park will be open from 9 am-8 pm.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid in Hollywood Studios.
If you are going to Disney World, make sure to pay attention to the park hours in each park.
