Disney4me Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 We’re about to say something controversial. We know how people feel about Lightning Lanes (Disney’s skip-the-line option for popular attractions). We know the standby lines are long. We know it stinks to pay to skip the lines when the same option was previously free (ah…the good old days). But there is one place where we stand in some LONG lines…and we could really use a Lightning Lane. What if our Lightning Lane Multi Pass came with the ability to jump to the front of SNACK lines? Hear us out. EPCOT Listen, we know what you might be thinking. “Is nothing safe from an upcharge in Disney World?!” True. Pretty much all those free perks of the past are, well, not free anymore. But Test Track is currently closed in EPCOT, and that’s one less place we can use our Lightning Lane in EPCOT. And those Multi Passes aren’t cheap! So, what if Disney started adding a skip-the-line option to its popular Festival Food Booths? Let’s talk about what that could look like. For the record, we are purely daydreaming here. Disney has no plans to add Lightning Lanes to its food booths, and that’s probably for the best. After all, we’re still on team *Let’s Keep Things FREE* at the end of the day. But, for the sake of brainstorming, let’s talk about what it could look like if we could jump to the front of one of the longest lines in EPCOT’s World Showcase. Lines can get long on weekends EPCOT hosts four seasonal festivals throughout the year. There’s the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, followed by the Flower and Garden Festival, followed by the (very popular) Food and Wine Festival, concluding with the Festival of the Holidays. Each festival comes with its own set of food booths and unique seasonal menu items, but some food booths are known for serving great snacks at pretty much every festival. The Mexico Booth almost never lets us down There is one booth, though, where you’ll find a LONG line regardless of the ongoing festival. We’re talking about the France Booth. Look at all this FOOD! Maybe it’s the prominent location. Maybe it’s the memorable set of rotating menus. Maybe it’s the hype from Disney fans. Who knows! Either way, the France Booth attracts long lines, making it a whole long process just to order your food. Our best advice? Avoid a trip to EPCOT on the weekend — the park is especially crowded on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night! BEWARE the lines! So, what if Disney let us use our EPCOT Lightning Lane Multi Pass at the France Booth? Is it possible? It would be a nice perk for Lightning Lane users, right? Imagine an express pass to all this FOOD! Well, for starters, there’s one BIG reason this wouldn’t work: logistics. EPCOT’s Festival Cast Members are part of a whole different department — they don’t have the proper training to even allow people to scan their park tickets! See how there’s a Cast Member stationed at the Lightning Lane entrance here? Food and Beverage Cast Members don’t have the training for such a task! Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane Plus, given the limited space in the France Pavilion, adding a dedicated Lightning Lane entrance would be tricky. The line is tight enough as is — can you imagine cramming a SECOND line back there? 2024 Booth It would be a bit of a logistical nightmare. Would it be a nice added luxury for Lightning Lane users? Yes! But, in practice, would this work? Probably not. Oh well! We can daydream — it gives us something to do while we’re stuck in line, right? 2022 Festival of the Arts Crowds So, what do you think? Would you use a Lightning Lane for food? Let us know in the comments! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Battle of the Magic Kingdom Sit Down Restaurants — Which One Is Best? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you use a Lightning Lane for food? Let us know in the comments! The post This EPCOT Festival Booth Needs a Lightning Lane Option first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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