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EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026 – Full Menu, Best Bites & Festival Strategy

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026 – Full Menu, Best Bites & Festival Strategy

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 🌸 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026 – Full Menu, Best Bites & Festival StrategyThe garden gates are open! 🌼 In this episode, Scott and Candice dig into the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, running March 4 – June 1, and break down everything you need to plan your day — from brand-new booths and menu standouts to the desserts that completely stole the show.We kick things off with a fantasy cold open: if Disney gave you a private Flower & Garden perk, what would it be? (Spoiler: it involves a home topiary and chefs cooking their personal favorites.)We also celebrate a huge milestone — 10,000 downloads — and share what’s coming next for the podcast, including the Falling Down the Rabbit Hole episode, the return of the Disney Movie March Madness bracket, and new Star Wars releases leading to May the 4th.Then it’s time to eat our way around EPCOT 🌎🌿 Festival Basics20 Outdoor Kitchens75+ new menu itemsGarden Graze food stroll returnsA strong focus on fresh, seasonal flavors🍽️ Booths That Stole the Spotlight🇫🇷 France – Best of the Fest (on paper)Goat cheese croissant, duck confit with polenta, caramelized onion tart, caramel beignet, and the La Vie en Rose slush = an all-star lineup.🇺🇸 Magnolia Terrace – Best Bite ContenderBananas Foster bread pudding with rum caramel (bread pudding fans, this is your moment).🇨🇦 Northern BloomBeef tenderloin tips + chocolate maple whiskey cake = classic, hearty festival comfort.🍰 Desserts Are the Real HeadlinersThis year’s festival is stacked with sweets:Strawberry shortcakeBlueberry crumble cakePeach cobbler with gelatoChocolate mousse terrariumLemon tartOrange cream barSoft-serve in wild seasonal flavors🧭 Festival Strategy & Pro TipsUse festival booths while your party waits in long attraction linesDon’t be afraid to split up and “snack your own path”Time heavier dishes for later in the dayGamify your trip with Garden Graze🌱 New Booths & Interesting AdditionsBrand-new Land Pavilion kiosk with poke bowls & plant-based optionsBrunchcot brings shrimp & grits and French-toast nostalgiaItaly looks improved (we’re cautiously optimistic)More lounges, carts, and quick-service locations joining the festival lineup🥂 What We Want to Hear From YouDo you agree that France is Best of the Fest?What’s your top bite or dessert?Which booth is your must-visit on day one?Join the conversation on Discord and social and tell us how your festival day goes!Thanks for helping us reach 10K listens — here’s to the next 10K. 💚And remember… there’s always a great big beautiful tomorrow.🔗 Connect With UsFollow & join the community for polls, brackets, and festival food debates:Instagram • Facebook • Discord
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