food IS a theme park
It’s the first day of EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays and we’re here checking out all the Holiday Kitchens, entertainment like the Candlelight Processional, and more.
Holiday Hearth Desserts!
We’ve already had some delicious food today. We tried the crazy delicious food at Chestnuts & Good Cheer and the cheesy goodness of Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Now, it’s time to try another Holiday Kitchen — Holiday Hearth!
The last festival of 2021 is here — it’s the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! There is SO much to see and do at EPCOT during the holidays. You can watch the Candlelight Processional (with celebrity guest narrators), go on a scavenger hunt with Olaf, complete the Cookie Stroll, or check out the holiday decorations around the World Showcase.
It’s time for EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays!
Today, though, we’re EATING our way around EPCOT. The Refreshment Outpost festival food booth has some NEW foods and drinks to try, so let’s take a look!
Tuscany Holiday Kitchen is where to find holiday Italian dishes at EPCOT’s 2021 Festival of the Holidays.
Tuscany Holiday Kitchen
This returning booth has some new and some returning dishes, including Ravioli and Bomboloni! Read on for our full review here!
Happy holidays, and more importantly, a happy start to the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! Santa may eat a ton of cookies, but at DFB, we eat a ton of festival foods. Does that mean we’re magical, too? Either way, we’re hungry, and there are tons of snacks and treats to try!
Festival of the Holidays
There are some returning favorites and new foods to check out in the World Showcase this year, so today we’re checking out the Mele Kalikimaka food booth. This booth was brand new last year, so let’s see how year 2 is going for team tropical Christmas.
If you love food, entertainment, and the holidays, keep reading!
Candlelight Processional ©Disney
We’ve been giving you live updates from the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays — this includes reviews of EVERY festival booth, a look at the crowds, new merchandise (that’s perfect for Frozen fans), and so much more. It’s no secret we love food, but we might be even more excited for the return of the Candlelight Processional later tonight! And, if you want to make your Candlelight Processional experience even more special, now you can!
Hello from the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
Bavaria Holiday Kitchen
We’ve been making our way around the festival trying new and returning eats, enjoying the entertainment, checking out the cookie stroll, and so much more! Now we’re headed to the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen located near the Germany pavilion for some festive food!
Chestnuts and Good Cheer is a brand new booth at EPCOT’s 2021 Festival of the Holidays!
Chestnuts & Good Cheer
Here you’ll find gourmet nuts as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options, including festive favorites like hot cocoa and eggnog. Read on for our full review here!
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Holiday Crowds
Recently, the United States reopened some international travel for vaccinated visitors with specific guidelines for travelers. In Disney World, we’ve seen a big influx of crowds in the past couple of weeks due to more people visiting the country. However, coronavirus numbers and variants can change at any time and the introduction of a new COVID-19 variant is causing another travel restriction for the U.S.
Today is the official start of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
But while we’ve been running around trying out all the snacks, we’ve seen some a few flying guests today at the parks (and no, they did not have a park pass reservation!). So what is all the buzz about? [Read more…]
It’s finally that time of year, people: the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is here! So far this season, we’ve seen festive decorations, met Santa, and watched a holiday parade, and now it’s time to EAT!
EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
We’re trying treats from all of the festival booths in the World Showcase, and now it’s time to visit the booth in the American Adventure Pavilion. This spot is known for more traditional holiday-themed foods, but is this booth worth a try? Let’s find out!
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