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Thursday, November 14, 2019

EPCOT'S International Festival of the Holidays Looks Delicious


EPCOT is the home of amazing festivals with an international flair. Every Christmas season, it hosts the International Festival of the Holidays. This year, the Festival kicks off on November 29 and continues through December 30. Each country pavilion will have a booth showcasing traditional holiday foods. The menus sound incredible!

Holiday Sweets & Treats - Promenade Refreshments
  • Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and Peppermint Candy 馃巹
  • Santa Mickey Sugar Cookie 
  • Hot Cocoa
  • Chocolate Peppermint Shake Featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea


Feast of the Three Kings - near the Mexico Pavilion
  • Pastel贸n: Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives 馃巹
  • Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji and Tomato Sauce 馃巹
  • Arepas topped with Melted Queso Fresco 馃巹
  • Tres Leches Rice Pudding with Pumpkin Seeds 馃巹
  • Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
  • Coquito: Tropical Eggnog


Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen - Mexican Pavilion
  • Giant Tostada de Puerco: Braised Pork served on a Giant Tostada with Chipotle Black Bean Spread, Guajillo Sauce, Queso Fresco, Crema Mexicana, Pickled Onion and topped with Chicharron Dust 馃巹
  • Tamal de Pollo: Braised Chipotle Chicken served in a Corn Masa with Yellow Mole and topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Queso Cotija and Crema Mexicana 馃巹
  • Horchata Cheesecake: Creamy Rice Cheesecake served with Cajeta Sauce

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe - Norway Pavilion 
  • Traditional Holiday Rice Cream


Shanghai Holiday Kitchen - China Pavilion
  • Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls
  • Mongolian Beef Bao Bun and a Fortune Cookie
  • Celebration Barbecue Pork with Steamed Rice and a Fortune Cookie
  • Chengdu Street Fries


Refreshment Outpost - between China & Germany
  • Warm Caramel Stuffed Salted Pretzel with Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
  • Coca-Cola Cinnamon Float


Bavaria Holiday Kitchen - Germany Pavilion
  • Potato Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce
  • Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce and Spaetzle
  • Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Fresh Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes
  • Black Forest Roulade with Cherry Whipped Cream
  • Linzer Cookie


Tuscany Holiday Kitchen - Italy Pavilion
  • Bianca Neve: Italian Flatbread, Mozzarella and Parmesan
  • La Genovese: Rustic Flatbread, Vidalia Onions, White Wine Braised Beef Tenderloin Tips and Mozzarella
  • Collezione Barilla: Pennette Pasta, Sweet Sausage, Caramelized Onions and Creamy Sauce
  • Crespelle di Mele: Cinnamon Apple Fritters and a Vanilla Sauce Drizzle with Confectioners Sugar
  • Bacio al Cioccolato: Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Cake with Caramelized Berry Sauce
  • Panettone Mignon: Miniature Traditional Italian Christmas Fruitcake


American Holiday Table - American Adventure Pavilion
  • Slow-Roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce 
  • Hand-carved Smoked Ham with Green Beans and Sweet Potato Casserole 馃巹
  • Chocolate Pecan Tart with Whipped Cream and Whisky-caramel Sauce
  • Gingerbread Cookie
  • Hot Cocoa
Fife & Drum Tavern
  • Holiday Apple Pie Sundae with Soft-serve Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce and Crunchy Streusel Topping
Funnel Cake
  • Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake


Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen - Japan Pavilion
  • New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in Hot Dashi Soup with Kakiage(Vegetable Tempura) and Chopped Green Onion
  • Chirashi Sushi Tree: Sashimi-grade Tuna, Salmon, Ikura and Yellowtail with Vegetables decorated on a bed of Rice
  • Matcha Cr猫me Br没l茅e: Creamy Green Tea Custard with a Caramelized Sugar Crust topped with Mochi, Red Bean Jam and Strawberry
  • Ichigo Milk Boba: Strawberry Cream Drink with Japanese Calpico and popping Strawberry Boba Pearls


Sapphire Holiday Kitchen - Morocco Pavilion
  • Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab and Grapes with Euro Cucumber, Red Pepper, Pickled Pearl Onions and Harissa-Cilantro Dressing
  • Confit of Chermoula Chicken Drum with Cinnamon Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Brussels Sprouts and Pinot Noir Glaze
  • Sfenj: Warm Beignets with Cream, Cinnamon-Sugar and Chocolate Sauce


L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen - between Morocco & France
  • Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard
  • Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes
  • Potato Latkes with Sour Cream
  • Sufganiyot: Mini Jelly-filled Donuts
  • Black and White Cookie
  • Egg Cream: Milk, Chocolate Syrup and Seltzer


Le March茅 de No毛l Holiday Kitchen - France Pavilion
  • Rillette de Saumon: Salmon Spread with House-made Bread
  • Bouch茅e 脿 la Reine Traditionnelle: Turkey and Mushrooms in a Veloute Cream Sauce served in a Light Puff Pastry
  • B没che de No毛l au Chocolat: Christmas Log—Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Caramel Ganache 
Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie
  • B没che de No毛l au Chocolat: Chocolate Christmas Log with Chocolate Orange Cream Mousse and Chocolate Crunch Biscuit
L’Artisan des Glaces
  • Glace au Pain d’Epices: Gingerbread Ice Cream with Gingerbread Pieces

The Tea Caddy - United Kingdom Pavilion 
  • Twinings Iced Christmas Toddy: Twinings Iced Christmas Tea with Honey


Yukon Holiday Kitchen - Canada Pavilion
  • Seared Verlasso® Salmon with Crown Maple Whisky Glaze, Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney and Hazelnut Croquant
  • Canadian Wild Rice and Ham Soup with Almonds served with a Pretzel Roll
  • Maple B没che de No毛l: Maple Mousse rolled in Gingerbread Chiffon Cake with Cranberry Sauce and Pecan Crumble
  • Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie
  • Frozen Coffee
Canada Popcorn Cart
  • Pecan Maple Bark with Maple Sugar


Refreshment Port
  • Turkey Poutine: French Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish and Crispy Onions
  • T.G. Lee Eggnog

馃巹 indicates gluten-friendly items

Monday, July 20, 2020

The Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Menus Look Delicious


This year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival may look a little different, but there are still a lot of taste adventures to explore. This year will see the Festival run for longer than ever beginning July 15 and ending sometime this fall. Here's the menu for the Taste of EPCOT.


Hawai’i - Showcase Plaza
  • K膩lua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
  • Teriyaki-glazed Spam Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise 
The Citrus Blossom - Showcase Plaza
  • Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon 馃崥
  • Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange A茂oli and Baby Greens 馃崥
  • Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup



Shimmering Sips - Showcase Plaza
  • Shimmering Strawberry Soft-Serve in a Waffle Cone
  • Banana Bread with Mixed Berry Compote 馃尡



Islands of the Caribbean - Showcase Plaza
  • Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato A茂oli 
  • Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt 馃崥
  • Flancocho: Passion Fruit Cake with Coconut Flan 
Earth Eats - Near Mexico
  • Impossible Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing 馃尡
  • The Impossible Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun 馃尡
  • Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumble, and Baby Herbs 馃尡馃崥
  • Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea Featuring Twinings of London
Mexico
  • Ribeye Taco: Ribeye Steak with Ranchera Salsa in a Corn Tortilla topped with Onions, Chives, and a Lime Wedge 
  • Pork Tostada: Fried Corn Tortilla topped with Chipotle Black Beans, Roasted Pork, Fresh Salsa Verde, Onions, and Cilantro 
China
  • Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw Mongolian
  • Beef Bao Bun 
Disney

Refreshment Outpost - African Outpost
  • Frozen Slushy Coca-Cola or Minute Maid Lemonade in a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup
Africa
  • Spicy Kenyan Vegan Corn and White Beans with Pigeon Peas, Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and Kachumbari Slaw 馃尡
  • Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-Scented Couscous 



Germany
  • Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese
  • Roast Bratwurst in a Prop & Peller Pretzel Roll
  • Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce 
Italy
  • Margherita: Rustic Italian Flatbread with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese
  • La Classica: Cheese Tortellini with Ricotta, Provolone, Fontina, Parmesan, Vodka Sauce, and Crispy Bacon
  • Cannoli Siciliani: Crisp Pastry Filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange 


Hops & Barley - American Adventure Pavilion
  • New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
  • Southern Seafood Boil: Shrimp, Mussels, Crawfish, Potatoes, Corn, and Andouille Sausage
  • Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing 
Funnel Cakes - American Adventure Pavilion
  • Street Corn Funnel Cake topped with Roasted Corn, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro and Cumin Crema dusted with Paprika 


Japan
  • Tempura Donburi: Two Pieces of Tempura Shrimp and Kakiage Vegetable Tempura with Tentsuyu Dipping Sauce served over Sushi Rice 
  • Frothy Ramen: Chilled Noodles in a Dashi Broth topped with Egg White Froth 
  • Chirashi Sushi Flowerpot: Fresh-cut Salmon, Salmon Roe, and Spinach served over Sushi Rice with Furikake and topped with Poke Sauce 
Morocco
  • Beef Kefta Pocket with Caramelized Onions, Garlic, and Spicy Tomato Concass茅e 
  • Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce 
  • Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce 


Brazil - Between Morocco and France
  • Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Onions 馃崥
  • P茫o De Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread 馃崥
France
  • Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises Et Ch茅vre: Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions on a Flaky Pastry Crust 
  • Canard Confit 脌 L’orange: Braised Duck Confit 脌 L’orange with Mashed Sweet Potatoes 
  • Tarte Tropezienne, Coulis Framboise: Brioche Cake Filled with Light Pastry Cream and Raspberry Coulis 
Mac & Cheese - World Showplace
  • Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese topped with Herbed Panko
  • Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce topped with Carrots, Celery, and Blue Cheese Crumbles
  • Lobster Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce and Lobster Cream topped with Herbed Panko
  • Macaroni and Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers 馃尡


Appleseed Orchard - World Showplace
  • Charcuterie and Cheese Plate featuring Burton’s Maplewood Farm Applejack Brandy Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
  • Caramel-Apple Popcorn  
  • Frozen Apple Pie
Desserts & Champagne - World Showplace
  • Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops 
  • Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crumbled Twix
  • Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops with Crushed M&M’s
  • Frozen S’mores
Wine & Dine Featuring Festival Favorites - World Showplace
  • Kielbasa and Potato Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream, Poland
  • Seafood Fisherman’s Pie, Ireland
  • Spanakopita, Greece 


Canada
  • Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Prop & Peller Pretzel Roll 
  • “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce 馃崥
Refreshment Port
  • DOLE Whip® Pineapple 馃尡

馃尡 - Plant Based
馃崥 - Gluten Friendly

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Voices of Liberty

One of the most moving experiences at EPCOT can be found in the American Adventure Pavilion. The Voices of Liberty are an 8-part A Capella choir, specializing in songs from the 1700s and 1800s. The choir is made up of both men and women whose voices blend in beautiful harmony. They have been called "the United States vocal ambassadors to the world" and have performed for five American Presidents. They wear costumes representing the early days of the thirteen colonies through the time of the Civil War.

When they enter the rotunda for the first song, the choir director requests that everyone move closer to the center of the room. The acoustics are absolutely amazing! The director introduces each song as well as giving a brief history lesson about where the song came from and why it's important. Then they begin to sing and the music reaches a crescendo - honestly, it gives me chills.


The program of songs changes with the seasons. Most of the year, they sing American patriotic songs. At Christmas, they sing traditional Christmas Carols. One of my favorite songs performed by Voices of Liberty is the Battle Hymn of the Republic. It's enough to make you cry, it's so beautiful. Other favorite songs include the Americana favorites: This Land is Your Land, America the Beautiful, and Ol' Man River. You can also hear Disney favorites such as Golden Dream and When You Wish Upon a Star, as well as classics like Amazing Grace. There is a CD available from Amazon and other retailers featuring a selection of their songs. It is called "A Capella Americana" by the Liberty Voices.

The Voices of Liberty perform several times a day, for approximately 15 minutes, before each showing of the American Adventure. They are definitely worth adding to your "must see list" at EPCOT.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Christmas At EPCOT

EPCOT Christmas
All images: Disney

Holiday magic has arrived throughout Disney World. There are decorations, treats, and character filled parades in the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. And now it's time for Christmas at EPCOT. The Christmas celebrations in EPCOT will begin on November 27 and continue until December 30.

Characters dressed up for Christmas will parade through the World Showcase. Watch for Anna and Elsa in the "Frozen Holiday Promenade," Mickey and pals on the "Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour," and Santa Claus as he takes a horse-drawn tour sharing holiday wishes with everyone. 

JOYFUL! will perform R&B, Gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas songs in the World ShowPlace. Also in World ShowPlace, explore the Gingerbread Capital City featuring tasty replicas of iconic US landmarks including the Capitol Building and a 5-foot tall Washington Monument. And the Voices of Liberty, my favorite performers at EPCOT, will be singing favorite carols and seasonal songs in delightful 8-part harmony on the American Gardens Theatre stage. 

For a sampling of holiday cheer from around the world, check out the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. There will be yuletide decorations, holiday music, family-friendly activities, and delicious food and beverages. There's something for everyone. 

Here's what you can expect to find in the Holiday Kitchens throughout the World Showcase. 

Turkey Poutine

Refreshment Port (Showcase Plaza)
  • Turkey Poutine - French Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, and Crispy Onions
  • T.G. Lee Eggnog
Citrus Blossom (Showcase Plaza)
  • Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup
Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen

Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen (Showcase Plaza) 
  • K膩lua Pork with Okinawa Purple Sweet Potatoes and Mango Salad
  • Lomi Lomi Salmon with Tomatoes, Onions, Salmon Roe, Yuzu Mayonnaise, and Yucca Chips
  • Haupia: Hawaiian Coconut Pudding with Candied Macadamia Nuts and Coconut
Holiday Sweets and Treats

Holiday Sweets & Treats (Promenade Refreshments)
  • Peppermint Sundae - Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Peppermint Candy馃巹
  • Minnie Peppermint Cookie 馃崻
  • Hot Cocoa
  • Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings® Peppermint Cheer Tea 
Refreshment Outpost

Refreshment Outpost
  • Warm Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel with Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
  • Frozen Slushy Coca-Cola or Minute Maid Lemonade in a Souvenir Spike The Bee Sipper Cup
Bavaria Holiday Kitchen

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen (Germany)
 
  • Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Sp盲tzle, and Braised Red Cabbage
  • Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes
  • Linzer Cookie 馃崻
American Holiday Table

American Holiday Table (American Adventure Pavilion)
  • Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Cranberry Sauce 
  • Holiday Pot Pie with Jackfruit, Mushrooms, Carrots, Peas, Onions, and Puff Pastry 馃
  • Pumpkin Gingerbread Cheesecake with Cranberry Whipped Cream and Candied Pumpkin Seeds
  • Chocolate Crinkle Cookie 馃崻
L'Chaim Holiday Kitchen

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (Between Morocco & France)
 
  • Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard
  • Smoked Salmon Potato Latke
  • Potato Latkes 馃
  • Sufganiyot: Mini Jelly-filled Donuts
  • Black and White Cookie 馃馃崻
Festival Favorites

Festival Favorites (World Showplace)
 
  • Blackened Bass, White Cheddar Grits, and Okra with Tomato and Onion Stew
  • Duck Confit and Dumplings with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Fig Reduction
  • Gingerbread Cookie 馃崻 
  • Coquito: Tropical Eggnog
  • Frozen S’mores
Holiday Hearth

Holiday Hearth (World Showplace)
 
  • Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
  • Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie
  • Snowball Cookies
  • Peppermint Bark
  • Stollen: Holiday Fruit Cake
  • Mouse Crunch
  • Gingerbread Milkshake
  • Hot Cocoa
Holiday Hearth

Prost! (World Showplace)
 
  • Charcuterie and Cheese Plate  
Yukon Holiday Kitchen

Yukon Holiday Kitchen (Canada) 
  • Seared Scallops with Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney, and Hazelnut Croquant
  • Beef Bourguignon with Crushed Potatoes
  • Maple B没che de No毛l - Maple Mousse and Cranberry rolled in Gingerbread Chiffon Cake 
  • Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie 馃崻  
  • Frozen Coffee
Holiday Beverages in the English Garden (Behind The Tea Caddy) 
  • Twinings Christmas Tea Toddy served with a Cinnamon Stick
Le March茅 de No毛l Holiday Kitchen

Le March茅 de No毛l Holiday Kitchen (France) 
  • Rillette de Saumon - Salmon Spread with House-made Bread
  • Dinde Foresti猫re, Pommes Dauphines - Turkey with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions in a Mustard Cream Sauce with Puffed Potatoes
  • B没che de No毛l au Caramel - Christmas Log with Chocolate Cake and Dark Chocolate Caramel Ganache  
Sapphire Holiday Kitchen

Sapphire Holiday Kitchen (Morocco)
 
  • Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab and Grapes with Euro Cucumber, Red Pepper, Pickled Pearl Onions, and Harissa-Cilantro Dressing
  • Confit of Chermoula Chicken Drum with Cinnamon Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Brussels Sprouts, and Pinot Noir Glaze
  • Sfenj - Warm Beignets with Cream, Cinnamon-Sugar, and Chocolate Sauce   
Tuscany Holiday Kitchen

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen (Italy)
 
  • Biancaneve Italian Flatbread with Mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan  
  • Sacchetti alla Boscaiola - Four-cheese Mini Beggar’s Purses filled with Sweet Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Pancetta, and Cremini Mushrooms with a Creamy Sauce 
  • Cannoli Siciliani - Crisp Pastry filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange
Shanghai Holiday Kitchen

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen (China)
  
  • Red-stewed Beef Rice Bowl
  • Curry Chicken Rice Bowl
  • House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons  
  • “Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Bobas
Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen (Japan)
 
  • New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in Hot Dashi Soup with Shrimp Tempura, Fish Cake, and Chopped Green Onion  
  • Chirashi Sushi Tree - Sashimi-grade Tuna, Salmon, Ikura, and Yellowtail with Vegetables decorated on a bed of Rice
  • Ichigo Mont Blanc Tart - Strawberry and Bavarian Cream-filled Tart sprinkled with Konpeito
  • Ichigo Milk Boba: Cranberry and Yuzu Cream Drink with Japanese Calpico and popping Strawberry Boba Pearls
Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen (Mexico) 
  • Giant Tostada de Chorizo - Chorizo served on a Giant Tostada with Chipotle Black Bean Pur茅e, Salsa Verde, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana, and Pickled Onion 馃巹
  • Tamal de Pollo - Braised Chipotle Chicken served in a Corn Masa topped with Mole Verde, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 馃巹
  • Dulce de Leche Churros - Dulce de Leche filled Churros sprinkled with Cinnamon-Sugar
Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake (The American Adventure)
 
  • Sweet Potato Casserole Funnel Cake topped with Marshmallow Topping, Cinnamon-Sugar, Honey-roasted Pecans, and a Caramel Drizzle
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company 
  • Caramel Tinsel Latte: A cheerful Chocolatey Latte drizzled with Caramel Sauce and crumbled TWIX, available hot or iced
  • Caramel Tinsel Donut topped with crumbled TWIX
Gluten/Wheat Friendly - 馃巹
Cookie Stroll - 馃崻
Plant-based - 馃

Holiday Cookie Stroll

For a little extra fun, the Holiday Cookie Stroll is returning this year. Simply buy a cookie at each of the five Holiday Cookie Stroll locations and collect their stamps in your Festival Passport. Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, show them at the Sweets and Treats Holiday Kitchen to receive a free Minnie Peppermint Cookie. And there's an adorable Chip and Dale cookie jar available for purchase at the Holiday Markets. 

Olaf's Holiday Tradition Expedition

To learn a little bit more about the holiday traditions around the world, join "Olaf's Holiday Tradition Expedition." Purchase a map for $7.99 from Mouse Gear, Disney Traders, or World Traveler, then search for hidden Olafs throughout the World Showcase pavilions. Find all of the holiday traditions Olaf has misplaced and you'll receive a gift worth melting for. It looks like Christmas at EPCOT is going to be quite the celebration

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Hidden Character Art at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts


Hidden throughout the World Showcase at EPCOT are many delightful character portraits that were added just for the International Festival of the Arts. In the American Adventure, look above the door to the right of the theater to find Amos mouse from Ben and Me exploring electricity like his friend Benjamin Franklin.


Two portraits from Mulan can be found in the China Pavilion. Little Brother is trying to reach his bone above one of the benches.


Mushu and CriKee seem to have broken through the wall to the right of the pavilion.


The Lion King's Pumbaa has gotten a bit stuck, much to Timon's annoyance near the Refreshment Outpost.


There are three different Pascal portraits from Tangled in the Germany Pavilion. First up, he's eating caramel corn near the Karamell-Kuche.


He's showing off his ability to blend in near the Volkskunst Clocks and Crafts shop.


And finally, he's painting sun symbols near the corner of the building.



In Italy, Pinocchio's Official Conscience, Jiminy Cricket is a bit difficult to spot. He's rather small, peaking out from a broken section of wall on the far right of the pavilion.


In the Morocco Pavilion, Aladdin's monkey pal Abu is up to his usual thieving ways.


There are two portraits in the France Pavilion. Lumiere, the lovable candelabra from Beauty and the Beast, is lighting the lamps.


The three playful kittens from the Aristocats, Toulouse, Berlioz, and Marie, are out for a stroll along La Petite Rue.


Finally, in the United Kingdom, you can find Skippy the adventurous, young rabbit from Robin Hood. He's hanging around near the Lords and Ladies sign. How many will you find?