Disney4me Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I’m so excited that the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for August 31-November 13, when we celebrate 75 incredible days of food, wine, and more! The festival begins earlier than ever before this year, so we’re busy preparing and planning to make the most of our time there. And I suggest you do the same! While taking in Low Cost Seminars and Demonstrations or splurging on a Special Event or two is super fun, my favorite festival pastime is still strolling along the World Showcase Promenade and taking in both new and familiar eats and drinks at the festival Marketplace Booths. 2015 France Marketplace Booth While we await news of just exactly what that means, and to see what if any new booths are announced, today we’re sharing the five booths you absolutely cannot miss at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival this year! Note — Disney has not released their list of booths, yet, so all of these are subject to change. But we’re pretty sure these will be five of the most popular this year! So, What’s New? There’s always something fun and new to look forward to each year. And this year will be no exception. Disney promises 35 booths to celebrate 35 years of Epcot awesomeness. So far, we’re getting a look at two newly returning booths that promise to offer some delicious and exotic fare. Spain Spain, last seen on the World Showcase Promenade in 2010, returns to the festival this year. Since Spain has a rich culture of beautifully prepared regional foods, we look forward to seeing this menu! So far, we’ve confirmed a new Spain menu item, Charcuterie in a Cone. What a cool way to have your snack and stroll with it too. I’m pretty sure this plus a glass of Spanish wine will be very nice on a festival evening. Charcuterie in a Cone from Spain ©Disney In addition, there’s a very real chance that we’ll see variations on dishes that have been featured here before. Look for possibilities such as Seared Albacore Tuna with Romesco Sauce, Snapper Escabeche, Spanish Almond Cake, or Crema Catalana, along with some interesting Spanish wines and beer. Almond Cake from the 2010 Spain Booth And maybe even a Cider from the Basque region? Because that would be totally awesome. India In 2017, the Epcot Food and Wine Festival will also welcome back the India booth! We last saw this fan favorite in 2009. Exotic flavors and spices are the name of the game here. We are already anticipating two new dishes, Korma Chicken and Pistachio Cardamom Cake with Coconut Chocolate Mousse. Korma Chicken, India Booth ©Disney Pistachio Cardamom Cake with Coconut Chocolate Mousse at the India Booth © Disney Other menu items that may reappear include Mango Lassi, Sambals, and sweets that incorporate Rose Syrup, like Gulab Jamun. And I’m crossing my fingers that Vegetable Samosas will pop up somewhere. Vegetable Samosas with Mango Chutney Are So. Yum. Whatever they feature, we can’t wait to try everything! Start Your Planning NOW! News! The DFB Guide to the 2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book is now available for pre-order! And if you pre-order the 2017 edition, you get the 2016 edition (with TONS of great info!) for FREE!!! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2017 edition today and we’ll immediately send you the 2016 edition for FREE to get started on planning right away! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% discount! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest coverage about the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We’ll have the details FIRST! But What About the Classics? We have some suggestions there, toooo! (Of course we do.) Here are some of the booths that deliver delicious flavors consistently, year after year. Canada O, Canada! How we love you. And your Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. Seriously. No Epcot Food and Wine Festival would be complete without at least one helping of that soup. And last year, they threw in a Pretzel Bread Stick (!!!!) for good measure. No joke. People make advance dining reservations at Le Cellier Steakhouse just for that soup and those breadsticks. Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup with Pretzel Roll But wait! There’s more!! Because you must also try the festival’s long reigning best-selling dish (and one of my favorite things anywhere, ever), the “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce. Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce Wash it down with your choice of Canadian beers or even an Ice Wine. My last piece of advice for Canada? Save room for seconds. You’ll thank me. France Next up, we have another booth that’s been around since the very beginning: France. While you may think you can get away with skipping this one because you’ve been there before, I urge you not to. France always serves up tasty options. And normally, at least one of its dishes involves still-kinda-exotic Escargot. The dish has gone through a few iterations in the last few years. Most recently, it’s been a Croissant aux Escargots — a super flaky croissant folded with escargots, parsley, butter, and garlic. Croissant aux Escargots with Garlic and Parsley With a glass of white wine, a Kronenbourg Blanc, or a St Germain Sparkling Kir, there’s simply nothing better. Unless you wanna talk about that rich Boeuf Bourguignon, a Cabernet Sauvignon-braised short rib with mashed potatoes. We’re hoping this returns this year, but even if it doesn’t, rest assured there will be a delicious meat dish to enjoy. Boeuf Bourguignon Do save room for dessert, however. There’s usually some variety of Crème Brûlée here — last year it was Caramel and Chocolate — and they always do it right. What can I say? They are French. Crème Brûlée Caramel Chocolat — Caramel and Chocolate Crème Brûlée topped with Caramelized Sugar OH — and we would be remiss if we didn’t mention France’s Grown Up Slushes. There’s usually a special one at the festival, and most recently, it’s been the La Passion, a mixture of Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, and cranberry and passion fruit juice. La Passion Martini Slush Finally, we didn’t see a pop at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival this year, but we hope they bring this wonderful grown up treat back this fall. The Frozen Daiquiri Ice Pop made strawberry puree with French Caribbean Rhum Clément was incredibly good and refreshing. Frozen Daiquiri Ice Pop from France Booth Besides, it’s just plain pretty. Can’t wait to see what the France booth has for us this year! Hops and Barley At Hops & Barley, the focus is on American beer, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love the eats here, too. Last year, not one, but two Hops & Barley dishes made our Best of the Fest list. The Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese Served on Griddled Garlic Toast was incredible. PLEASE BRING THIS BACK, DISNEY! Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese served on Griddled Garlic Toast Not on our list, but admittedly intriguing, was the New England Lobster Roll. While it’s not the biggest portion you’ll indulge in during your festival graze, it’s still pretty tasty. New England Lobster Roll But if it’s around for 2017, go for the Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing. I love carrot cake anyway, but this version is served warm with warm cream cheese icing and it is So. Good. (If you can’t wait to try it, make it at home with this handy recipe.) Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing You guys. It’s so good. Now, remember, all things are subject to change. But we’re pretty sure these will be five of the booths to watch this year at the Food and Wine Fest! Looking for all the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Details? We’ve got ‘em!! 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations2017 Eat to the Beat Concert ScheduleEpcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon2017 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine ClassicFood and Wine Festival 1012016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and FOOD PHOTOS2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items How to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting TBD. Join the Disney Food Blog Newsletter to find out as soon as we do about details and booking dates! Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars and general admission for some special events may be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com as well as by phone. Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents may be eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. These members will be able to book seminars and demos TBD. Discounts are by phone only at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details. Chase Disney Visa Cardholders can book select special events, demos, and seminars on TBD as well. A limited number of seats are available for the booking date. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! 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