food IS a theme park
We recently shared the news of the brand new holiday overlay at Epcot’s Living With The Land.
2019 Living with the Land Holiday Overlay
Living With The Land: Merry & Bright Nights brings the popular attraction to life in the evening with festive twinkling lights and stunning holiday decor.
Magic is in the air! The season officially kicks off at Epcot on November 29th with the return of the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays.
France Holiday Decorations
In addition to the global celebration, Epcot has received stunning holiday decor throughout the park including decking the halls in one unique location this year!
Walt Disney World’s Land Pavilion
is home to one of our go-to quick service spots in Epcot’s Future World — Sunshine Seasons — but upstairs from Living with the Land is one of my favorite underrated character meals: Garden Grill. It’s here, in a rotating restaurant, that diners meet Disney character friends, dine on some really great grub, and get a bird’s eye view of the attraction below. It’s truly one-of-a-kind.
Garden Grill
Remember, at Garden Grill, always ask for a booth versus a table. I just think they’re more fun, plus your view of the Livin’ With The Land attraction scenes below is much better with a booth!
Booth Seating Facing The Land Attraction
Table Seating
Before we get into the food, let’s say hello to some friends. Garden Grill is home to Farmer Mickey who always looks sharp in his overalls and plaid!
What does The Land Pavilion in Epcot’s Future World share with the Food and Wine Festival?
The Land Pavilion
You’re about to find out if you join me on a little FIELD TRIP on Living with the Land! [Read more…]
We are headed into The Land Pavilion in Walt Disney World’s Epcot today for one of our favorite character meals at Garden Grill Restaurant!
This spot may feel a little dated in a way…but we prefer to think of it as retro. 😉 Disney’s (Orlando’s!!) only rotating restaurant is still tops for the coolness factor of the, you know, rotation. I can remember going to this restaurant when I was a little kid — it was fancy-pants back then (with sculpted Mickey butter!), but the nostalgia factor is high here for Epcot babies. Add in some pretty delicious food, and you’re doing even better. AND then — characters! Even Mickey! So it’s probably sort of easy to see why we like it.
Recently, our Dining in Disneyland expert and friend of DFB Heather Sievers travelled to Walt Disney World for a visit. Among their many culinary adventures, her family opted to visit Garden Grill Restaurant for breakfast one morning.
Let’s tag along and see how it went!
is located within The Land Pavilion in Epcot’s Future World West.
The Land Pavilion
This building is a serious multitasker. You’ll find three different attractions housed here: Soarin, Living with the Land, and The Circle of Life. All have different entrances, which are accessible as you travel down ramps circling either side of the round building’s perimeter. [Read more…]
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