Disney4me Posted Saturday at 05:25 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 05:25 PM Who’s ready for some Chestnuts and Good Cheer?! Chestnuts & Good Cheer I hope you are because Chestnuts and Good Cheer is one of the Holiday Kitchens (also known as Food Booths) at the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. As we take in all that the Festival has to offer (including things like the Cookie Stroll, the Candlelight Processional, and all of the Holiday Storytellers around the park), let’s make a stop for some traditional holiday goodies so we can bring you our full review of Chestnuts and Good Cheer! Menu There are more than just Chestnuts at this booth, although Fire-roasted Chestnuts are indeed on the menu! You’ll also find Cinnamon-glazed Almonds, Cinnamon-glazed Cashews, and Cinnamon-glazed Pecans up for grabs. Chestnuts & Good Cheer Menu 2024 The “Good Cheer” here comes in the form of another holiday classic: Eggnog! You can enjoy a non-alcoholic version or have it with your choice of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey. Southern Tier Brewing Co. Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale is also served here. So, if you’re craving some “Chestnuts roasting on an open fiiiiiirrre…”, then let’s get into it! Eats Though this Holiday Kitchen was missing from the lineup last year, the Fire-roasted Chestnuts have returned this year! And, yes, you can actually see the chefs roasting them! Chestnut fire roasting The batch costs $6.25. Fire-roasted Chestnuts Chestnuts roasted on an open fire are a kind of nostalgic and symbolic food that you just really want to love because they’re so iconic for the holidays. However, we usually end up remembering why they’re just nostalgic and symbolic after the first bite of the meaty insides. You get a nice roasted and salty flavor from the shell, but then the texture hit us, and it became our least favorite snack. If you generally like chestnuts, we think you’ll enjoy them! For us, though, we just are big fans of them. Chestnut Now, it may already be your happy habit to pick up some Cinnamon-glazed Almonds or Cinnamon-glazed Pecans, as they’re a fairly common find in the Disney World parks. But the Cinnamon-glazed Cashews are unique to the Festival of the Holidays. Cinnamon-glazed Cashews We tried both the cashews and pecans, and they were very yummy! We love that the cashews are unique to this festival, so they are a special snack. The candied glaze is very delicious. Even with the crunchy candy coating, the nuts inside are still soft and won’t break your teeth. The cinnamon and sugar coating is very flavorful! You get your choice of glazed nuts for $6.00. Cinnamon-glazed Pecans Drinks Say “Cheers! with a festive cup of Eggnog! You can order up a non-alcoholic version of the Eggnog for $4.00. Or you may opt to add your choice of cordial from Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey. The spirited options cost $11.50. We went with the non-alcoholic version. Eggnog The eggnog is just basic eggnog with no doctoring up. If you love regular eggnog from the grocery store, you’ll enjoy this because that is exactly what it tastes like. They added a sprig of cinnamon for aesthetics, but it did nothing for the flavor. This is just a cup of holiday eggnog, which was a little disappointing to us for a festival. Of course, if you add your choice of spirit, you’ll get more unique flavors. Going along with the theme, the Southern Tier Brewing Co. Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale is also up for grabs. It’s $5.75 for a 6 oz. pour or $9.75 for 12 oz. Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale This is a fun beer to try if you’re into tasting craft beers. It was very weird to us, so we suggest grabbing the 6 oz. pour just in case you end up not liking it (you can always go back for more, right?!). It almost gave a medicinal flavor. You get a sweeter praline taste like a dessert, but then it fizzles into a hard beer flavor. It’s a weird flavor profile, and pretty confusing to take it all in. Again, it might be fun for you to try, but definitely grab the smaller cup just in case it’s too much for you! Southern Tier Brewing Co. Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale OVERALL We definitely recommend snacking on the cinnamon-glazed nuts here! If you’re looking for some nostalgic holiday items, the chestnuts and eggnog might be fun for you. If you’re adventurous, give the beer a try, but know it has a bit of an interesting flavor profile. This might not be a must-stop booth, but you’ll find some cheerful treats here! Full spread 2024 Thanks for joining us at Chestnuts and Good Cheer! And don’t forget that we’ve got LOTS more to check out at this most festive of all the EPCOT Festivals! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2024 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENTOF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from Chestnuts and Good Cheer would you most want to try? 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