Club Cool at EPCOT

Have you heard about the new flavors at Club Cool in EPCOT? I must admit, when I first heard that they were getting rid of many of the more popular flavors last fall and only keeping the odd ones like Beverly and VegitaBeta, I was very disappointed. I really liked the Smart Watermelon from China and the Lift Apple from Mexico, so I was sorry to see that they would be gone by the time I made it down again. My sister liked the Mezzo Mix, an orange flavored Coke from Germany, so well that she often mixes her Coke with orange soda now. However, as sad as we were to see them go, the new flavors sounded rather exciting.

Here are the descriptions straight from the labels.

Beverly - Italy - Beverly, with it's bitter flavor, is a popular non-alcoholic aperitif that is a traditional part of Italian refreshment culture.

Fanta Pineapple - Greece - Fanta has more than 90 distinct flavors available in more than 180 countries. It made its European debut in the 1940s and was introduced to the USA in 1960. Fanta Pineapple is caffeine-free and features a sweet pineapple taste.

Fanta Melon Frosty - Thailand - Fanta is the number one soft drink of Thailand. With a fun melon flavor, this carbonated beverage is beloved in Thailand's sunny, tropical climate.

VegitaBeta - Japan - Originally launched in Japan in 1992, VegitaBeta is a non-carbonated beverage with apricot and passion fruit flavors and is rich in beta-carotene that contributes to its unique yellowish-orange color.

Bibo Kiwi Mango - South Africa - Originally created in 1998, Bibo is a fruit flavored line of juice drinks popular in South Africa. The brand features fun characters such as Johnny Orange, Taka Strawberry, and Paolo Peach.

Sparberry - Zimbabwe - A raspberry flavored cream soda, Sparberry launched in Africa in 1955. It is exclusively available in several countries in southeast Africa.

Guarana Kuat -  Brazil - Guarana Kuat is a guarana berry flavored soft drink first launched in Brazil in 1997. The word guarana comes from the Guarani word guara-na which translates to "fruit like the eyes of the people."

Inca Kola - Peru - Known as "The Taste of Peru," this soda has an unusually sweet fruity flavor that many compare to the taste of liquid bubblegum. The name "Inca Kola" refers to the Quechua words for king and queen.

First up, I tried the Fanta Pineapple. I really like pineapple flavored drinks, and this one was great. My sister really liked the Melon Frosty flavor, and Bean did too. I'm not very fond of  melons, but this is one yummy soda. Bean wanted to try the Inca Kola after I told her it was supposed to taste like bubblegum, but none of us really cared for it. I liked the Sparberry, which is a raspberry cream soda, and had a hard time choosing whether it was my favorite or the Frosty Melon. The final two flavors, Bibo and Guarana Kuat weren't popular with any of us.

Although I will miss the Watermelon and Lift Apple, I'm glad they've changed up the flavors. Club Cool is always a favorite stop on our trips to EPCOT, so be sure to check it out. You may find a new soda obsession.