It’s got Werther’s caramel sauce on it – i’d be even happier with a more generous squirt of the sauce but it’s pretty good.
Tag Archives: Food and Wine Festival
Mickey’s been framed
Themed merchandise racks – something kids might not notice cause they’re too short to catch this perspective.
Never accept coffee from a mouse
Disney coffee is legendary for being pretty much uniformly dreadful. Therefore, as cute and ingenious as Wire Servant Mickey seems to be, DON’T DO IT. They brew Starbucks at the Swan and Dolphin, just a short boat ride away. Just sayin’ !!!
The sun is unrelenting, so I’m going for a browse through MouseGear to stay cool; will let you know if I find anything interesting!
Big winner: the mahi mahi from EPCOT’s Brazil kiosk
This is truly delicious ! And it goes well with the mojito from the Caribbean kiosk
Listing “meh” thumb for the Caribbean beef at EPCOT
The coconut mojito is interesting but I didn’t see any straws. I expected the beef to be spicy – it’s good, but barely spiced. Not what I thought Caribbean beef should be.
Still one of my favorite sights at EPCOT
I still need to compose my thoughts about "flow" and the part that the torii gate plays in getting there. Fodder for a new blog (stay tuned…)
Disney picks the best times to refurbish (not)
Why does Disney choose festval time to refurb? So far, I am halfway around World Showcase and two countries (Japan and Cananda) are enshrined in walls of Walt quotations. Who makes these decisions, anyway?
I leaf Canada… I LEAF Canada???
I walked away scratching my head over this one…
EPCOT’s Canada pavilion is under rehab, so I am unable to check on the status of the "mystery shoes". Perhaps they will make their triumphant return in December? One can hope!
The verdict: Kalua Pork Slider and Seven Tiki Mai Tai
Half a thumb, all credit going to the mai tai. The slider is too much bread, not enough pork. But hey, this is Disney – no one said there was value involved LOL
The Donald at EPCOT
Donald Duck always looks like he’s having an intense time – good, bad, but never indifferent! I am headed to Hawaii….
I’m here! EPCOT’s 2011 International Food and Wine Festival
I wonder if the plane is supposed to be a tie-in with ABC’s "Pan Am"? 😉 this shot definitely needs a monorail behind it….
Here comes the EPCOT monorail
It’s pretty hot making my way across the blacktop tundra that is EPCOT’s parking lot. But I like the sound of the monorail gliding by, so I waited for it.
Don’t let me forget where I parked at EPCOT
Later on, I may ask to be reminded where the heck my car is! So here’s the proof – I am somewhere in tHe general vicinity of DISCOVER 14.
Epcot fountain show at night :)
I want to get settled in my new room, so I’m gettin’ while the gettin’ is good
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Mo Rockin’ about to play #disney
None of them are especially Moroccan-looking LOL. Music truly is a nation-agnostic language.
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Venezia in the distance
Continuing to enjoy the sunset from various vantage points around the world showcase.
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And I was worried! #epcot #wdw #disney
The renovations have not altered the beautiful view of the sunset from Mexico – not even slightly!
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Sundown, merciful sundown! #disney #epcot #wdw
From the steps of the Mexico pavilion in EPCOT. Should get some relief from the heat now.
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Verdict on the Cantina’s empanadas #disney #wdw #epcot
I liked them. Too many chips, though. The chipotle (hot) and salsa verde (mild) are both good too. And I could not resist the Bacardi cherry colada from Puerto Rico. Yum!
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Non-festival food #wdw #epcot @spottedmoose
Cheese empanada from Cantina in Mexico. Can’t sit at Cantina – setting sun has that place ablaze in hell-hottness.
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Finally, the Festival Center #wdw #epcot
I keep not getting over here somehow. something smells good in here.
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Disney incidental art – often stunning
Entrance mural, Spaceship Earth
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Pavement art, EPCOT parking lot
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Ok where’s my car? #epcot
The pic I took in the parking lot is gone from the camera! I think I have to punt….
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Always hate to leave, but #EPCOT gives you a smile on the way out :)
Always hate to leave, but #EPCOT gives you a smile on the way out 🙂, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
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Watching Illuminations from the gazebo in Mexico is a cluster #epcot
Watching Illuminations from the gazebo in Mexico is a cluster #epcot, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
People shoving themselves and their kids between the tables at the rails. People seated beyond the rails who were apparently expecting to remain seated while watching are pissed off. And don’t tell me your kid got to be five and you didn’t know she screams and cries and covers her ears. People are heartless.
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Attn @mckryan
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Mussels and beer in Belg-YUM!
Cream sauce everywhere – no wonder they give you toast with it! The Stella Artois is heavier than I’m used to – you might have noticed that I am a Corona girl – but still YUM
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We’re in Belgium now and I’m-a-skeered to try the mussels #epcot
We’re in Belgium now and I’m-a-skeered to try the mussels #epcot, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
What if they serve ’em in the shell? That’s such a PITA…
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Crossing the English Channel into France #epcot
Need tohead to Belgium for my next taste!
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Nanaimo Bar at Epcot Food and Wine Festival gets the listing thumb
nanaimo Bar at Epcot Food and Wine Festival gets the listing thumb, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
We’re back at the banana daiquiri memorial trash can, sampling the thing that Mari Mari Quite Contrary told me to taste. It gets the listing thumb because I’m sacrificing myself to the cholesterol gods (the custard layer) for relatively little sweetness in return. It’s good, just expected it to be sweeter. Upside – I can hear Off Kilter loud and clear 🙂
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Here I am at the banana daiquiri memorial trash can #epcot
Here I am at the banana daiquiri memorial trash can #epcot, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
the spanakopita is not for the faint of heart this year – ooofdah!
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@RottenMom Spanakopita and maybe a glass of Atlantis white…
@RottenMom Spanakopita and maybe a glass of Atlantis white…, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
shout out to fellow blogger Denise, who told me to taste Greek food. also to Michele with "*1L", who was there the night we ate spanakopita and my banana daiquiri committed suicide (it’s on this blog somewhere – search for it!)
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Captain Eo – after all these years!
I saw Captain Eo during my first-ever trip to WDW. The music and dancing still rocks. And Michael Jacson moves his lips to the beat of some unknown lyrics while he dances – never noticed that before!
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MJ lookin’ good
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Recycled from the “Wonderland” theme?
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Heading up the rose walk toward Imagination
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Too bad they’re not giving away the bottles with the beer! #epcot
Too bad they’re not giving away the bottles with the beer! #epcot, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
I would have ordered the Fischer Amber just for the the bottle – it’s just like a Grolsch bottle I have in my possession that was given to me over 30 years ago by someone I was fond of. ah memories! Onward – speaking of nostalgia, gonna try and see Captain Eo.
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First stop, No. 28 on the map #EPCOT
Abita Purple Haze lives here. Fondly remembered from the year the state of Louisianna was featured here.
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But first, a good palate-cleansing #iknowitsweirdbutilikebeverly
But first, a good palate-cleansing #iknowitsweirdbutilikebeverly, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
Beverly has to be the best mouth astringent EVAH. It will strip out all flavors (and a few taste buds as well!).
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Ok people – we have a plan of attack for tonight’s Food and Wine Adventures
Ok people – we have a plan of attack for tonight’s Food and Wine Adventures, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
I took a few minutes to go through all the requests and map the ones I have’t done yet. Let’s see how far I get!
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Walking in from CREATE…
I feel droplets! Glad I came to EPCOT as I really hate being in MK in the rain.
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Clouds parting, angels singing, still hear thunder
Not really sure if this morning’s predicted 20% chance of rain will happen but it’s looking impressice up there!
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Pecan bread pudding and Sam Adams Cherry Wheat #disney #wdw
Pecan bread pudding and Sam Adams Cherry Wheat #disney #wdw, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
Sam Adams = awesome! but the bread puddong was only so so. It was VERY plain. I was expecting more of a dessert treat.
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Where in the (#Disney) world can you find this?
yes it’s from Walt Disney World – but where?
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Palate-cleansing crackers for tequila tasting #disney #wdw
Palate-cleansing crackers for tequila tasting #disney #wdw, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
Our crackers are "accidentally" in the shape of a hidden Mickey 😉
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Practically perfect in every way :) #disney #wdw #epcot
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Trois Slushies du Paris #disney #wdw
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Tequila tasting at EPCOT – the winnah accrding to my palate was number 3 #disney #wdw
Tequila tasting at EPCOT – the winnah accrding to my palate was number 3 #disney #wdw, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
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Angel Trumpets outside Mexico #disney #wdw
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Tequila Tasting – 3 different kinds
Table was set nicely for the tequila tasting at La Cava del Tequila at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival.
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@briswann Told Me What To Taste! #disney #wdw
@briswann said to have the frozen cherri Bacardi concoction at the Puerto Rico kiosk here at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. I could drink these all day! also liked the sandwich – it saved me from becoming completely sloshed at the tequila tasting!
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Puerto Rico #disney
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Duffy hell at EPCOT
Disney seems to have a lot invested in inventory….
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Illuminations was pretty tonight (it’s pretty every night) #wdw #disney
Illuminations was pretty tonight (it’s pretty every night) #wdw #disney, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
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W00t – fireworks! #disney #wdw #epcot
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“We are building the future Epcot”
Part of MouseGear is under construction
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“What Will You Celebrate?” at #Disney
The "What Will You Celebrate?" campaign is apparenty still in force. Rock on, festive banners!
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Making my way toward MouseGear #disney #wdw
There are shrubs planted around this fountain and they just chirped at me!!!
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Howl with me! Full moon at #Disney’s Food and wine Festival
Howl with me! Full moon at #Disney’s Food and wine Festival, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
Going to Mouse Gear – snapped this just before the bridge between France and the UK. I can hear Mo Rockin’ in the distance :o)
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South Korea comes to #Disney
I think i will have the ribs pairing…
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EPCOT’S Food and Wine Festival is wall to wall people
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More chillin’ in France #disney #wdw
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We are looking for Remy over a flight…
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Flights at France #disney
Bourgogne chardonnay, rose d’anjou and vouvray
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Cogsworth!
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Just chillin’ in France at #Disney’s Food and Wine Festival
Just chillin’ in France at #Disney’s Food and Wine Festival, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
We have slowed down a bit. just hangin’ outside France for a bit. Chez Bro and SIL have ressies here for dinner but i will be availing myself of the various and sundry shopportunities around here.
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Big thumbs up for Australia #disney #wdw
The barramundi has a light poultry flavor – we like it. The shiraz is dangerous – goes down like water!
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I have arrived in Australia at #Disney.s Food & Wine Festival #wdw
I have arrived in Australia at #Disney.s Food & Wine Festival #wdw, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
Michelle from Starfish Travel requested I try the Barramundi with the Shiraz… So here we go! SIL is with me.
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Argentina – beef chimichurri
@Gail – this is the white wine you had no idea about, so I decided to try it. It is dry, crisp, delish!
Chimichurri is actially pesto, or damned close. Fabulous!
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Mass of humanitymat #Disney’s Food &Wine Festival
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Can’t believe it’s been 15 years of #Disney’s Food and Wine Festival!
Can’t believe it’s been 15 years of #Disney’s Food and Wine Festival!, originally uploaded by Erin aka Tink*~*~*.
Wonder how many Food and Wine Festivals I’ve attended? i think I started in 2002…
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The Shrine To Duffy at #Disney’s EPCOT
Rats I was hoping to meet him! i will have to find out what the schedule is and see what the fuss is about.
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for my favorite #Disney MooseTweeps
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