Disney4me Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Get ready for SPRING to arrive at Epcot when the 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on February 28th! The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Running through May 28th, this annual celebration of all things that bloom will mark the 25th Anniversary of the Festival! And one of the highlights over the past several years has been the Outdoor Kitchens. These food booths, similar to the Marketplace Booths for the Food and Wine Festival — focus on flavors fresh from the garden. Check out the FULL LIST of Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths and their MENUS here!! Let’s look at some of the familiar and new flavors we’ll be experiencing at the Festival in a few weeks! Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths There will be a total of fifteen Food Booths for 2018. Bauernmarkt Booth in Epcot’s Germany New among them will be The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by the National Honey Board featuring all-new dishes such as Roasted Cauliflower with buckwheat honey carrot puree, wild rice pilaf, asparagus, honey blistered grapes and sunflower brittle and Honey Tandoori Chicken Flatbread with white cheddar cheese, charred vegetables, clover honey sour cream and micro watercress. And for dessert? A Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with orange blossom honey ice cream garnished with fennel pollen meringue kisses. And, of course, many of our Festival favorites will return! Look once more for the famous Frushi (fruit sushi) at the Hanami Food Booth in Japan! Frushi at the Hanami Outdoor Kitchen in Japan New at Hanami will be the Teriyaki Salmon with furikake seasoned brown rice. We know we aren’t the only ones who are always happy to see The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews back at the Festival! Smokehouse Booth This year, the popular Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash with White Cheddar Fondue and Pickled Jalapeños will return once again. Beef Brisket Burnt Ends Hash But you’ll find a new twist on the brisket as well! Look for the new Beef Brisket Burnt Ends and Smoked Pork Belly Slider with garlic sausage, chorizo, cheddar fondue and house-made pickle on the menu. Fleur de Lys in France will feature an entirely new food menu, with items like the Tarte à la Tomate Provençale: Provencal Tomato Tart with sautéed onions, fresh thyme and rosemary on a flaky pastry crust. You can also try the Macaron au Chocolat en Sucette — the Large Chocolate Macaron Lollipop — for dessert! Fleur de Lys Booth in Epcot’s France But even with an all-new food menu, you’ll still see the beloved La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy with Grey Goose Orange, St. Germain Liqueur, and white and red cranberry juice listed under the beverages. La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush And check out the FULL LIST of Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths and their MENUS here!! Of course, it’s not just food at the Flower & Garden Festival . Garden Rocks Concert Series The line up for the Garden Rocks Concert Series was the first bit of news we received for the 2018 Festival. Throughout the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, popular bands from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s take the stage at the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion in Epcot to share some of their greatest hits with the crowds! Acts for 2018 include Night Ranger, Survivor, and Rick Springfield. These concerts are free with Epcot admission, and take place three times per evening (5:30pm, 6:45pm, 8:00pm), on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays throughout the Festival. Find the full list of concerts here, along with information on booking a Dining Package with reserved seating to a Garden Rocks Concert! Disney Topiaries Of course, everyone looks forward to the return of the topiaries all around Epcot! Lady and the Tramp Topiary in Epcot’s Italy Disney characters and cultural traditions are represented throughout the park in gorgeous plant displays. Anna and Elsa Topiary Bromeliad Dragon Topiary in Epcot’s China Flower and Garden Festival Buzz Lightyear Look for a new Mickey, Minnie and Goofy Topiary at Epcot’s Main Entrance! Festival Tours Opportunities to further enhance your Festival experience include Special Events like the complimentary English Tea Garden Tour and the returning Royal Garden Tea Tour. The Tea Garden in the UK Pavilion Find out all about these unique offerings here! Start planning now by visiting our Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Page for all the latest details! Will you be visiting Epcot during the 2018 Flower and Garden Festival? Please let us know what you’re most excited about with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News! FULL BOOTH MENUS for 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, PLUS Garden Rocks Concert Series, and MORE News! Dates Announced for the 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival News: Full Restaurant List with Prices for 2018 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Concert Dining Packages View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.