In this first of our two-part Food & Wine Festival special, Scott and Candice dig deep into the front half of the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. From flaky samosas to suspicious milkshakes, we break down what’s new, what’s returning, and what’s totally skippable. Along the way, you’ll hear our festival strategy, hot takes on influencer hype, and why we’re not falling for the pickle milkshake trend (again).

Plus, we share our Eat to the Beat concert picks (Spoiler: Gen X is THRIVING), how you can help choose Scott’s breakfast on social, and why the dining plan may be a double-edged sword when it comes to festival snacking.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a full itinerary for navigating World Celebration, Discovery, and Nature – including what’s open now, what’s delayed until late September, and which booths are just not worth the hype.

🥘 Topics Covered:🍽️ Festival Strategy:

• Why they’re skipping dining plan this trip

• Planning snack breaks around big breakfasts and lunch at Space 220

• Geo 82 reservations (hello, fancy new lounge!)

• • How podcast listeners are picking Scott’s breakfast on social media
  • “Budgeting” your stomach space for a day at EPCOT

• 🎵 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Highlights

• • Starship feat. Mickey Thomas

  • Joey Fatone & Friends

  • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Hanson, Jordin Sparks & more

• • Which acts have Candice and Scott ready to camp out Gen X-style

  🌍 Festival Booths Reviewed in Part 1:

• • Brew-Wing at the Odyssey (Pickle Milkshake, IPA overload)

  • Connections Eatery (Passionfruit slushies and French Onion Burgers)

  • Coastal Eats (Spoiler: Not open during their visit)

  • Gyozas of the Galaxy (New booth! Dumpling dreams, but not open ‘til Sept 28)

  • Fry Basket (Fry flight is back!)

  • Flavors from Fire (Smoked Corned Beef = must-try)

  • Earth Eats (Short ribs & poppy seed cake)

  • Sunshine Seasons (Remy Milkshake… adorable, probably a meal on its own)

• • World Showcase Booths: Australia, Mexico, China, India, Outpost, Alps, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the USA pavilions (with plenty of real talk about authenticity, portion sizes, and how lazy the Italy booth can be)

  ⭐ Must-Try Items (So Far):

• • Smoked Corned Beef with Housemade Chips (Flavors from Fire)

  • Zwiebelkuchen (Summerfest, Germany)

  • Apple Strudel & Schöfferhofer Berry Lime Hefeweizen (Germany)

  • Samosa & Taj Mahal Beer (India)

• • Smoked Duck Bao Bun (China)

  🛑 Hard Passes:

• • Pickle Milkshake (no thank you, even if you love pickles)

  • Festival ceviche (we’re not rolling the dice on raw seafood in Florida heat)

  • Italy’s uninspired booth (again)

  
  

  🎧 Call to Action:Let us know what’s on YOUR must-try list! Message us on Instagram or Facebook and tell us what you’re most excited to taste – or what you’ve already tried and loved (or hated).

  And be sure to tune in to Part 2, where we’ll finish our culinary tour of the World Showcase and reveal our final Food & Wine 2025 wish list.

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Episode Summary:
In the third and final chapter of our Star Wars original trilogy series, Scott, Candice, and guests take the mic with a few extra drinks and zero fear of ruffling fanboy feathers. This episode is all about changing canon, fixing missed opportunities, and imagining what could have been in the galaxy far, far away.

From rapid-fire “Jedi or Sith” questions to deep dives on Ewok backstories, Captain Phasma fan theories, and why Boba Fett might be overrated, no character is safe. We pitch spin-offs for the underappreciated, debate which moments in The Rise of Skywalker should be rewritten, and even ask the ultimate question—should Episodes VII, VIII, and IX have been made at all?

Plus, you’ll hear:

• Which character one host would happily launch out of a cannon.

• Why the Luke and Leia kiss still gives everyone the ick.

• A theory that turns Jar Jar Binks into a secret Sith Lord.

• A surprisingly dark fan theory about Obi-Wan and the fate of Owen and Beru.

• Our most unpopular Star Wars opinions (brace yourself, purists).

It’s chaotic, it’s passionate, and it’s exactly the kind of spirited debate you’d expect from Disney adults who have been drinking since morning. Grab a drink, open your mind, and prepare for some serious Star Wars heresy.

Listen now for laughs, hot takes, and maybe a new perspective on your favorite (or least favorite) parts of the saga.

✨ Episode Summary:

Welcome back to the second installment of our original Star Wars trilogy of episodes! This time, Scott and Candice are joined once again by Jackson and Andy to dive lightsaber-first into all things Galaxy’s Edge at Disney Parks.

From motion sickness on Smuggler’s Run to disappointing breakfasts and mysterious cast member detours that derailed a moment in the Millennium Falcon, the crew shares their weirdest, most disappointing, and most magical moments from their trips to Batuu. We also confront the fuzzy tauntauns, DJ Rex's distracting beats, and—let’s be honest—our own podcasting mishaps along the way. (Yes, there was a recording snafu. Yes, we made a joke about it.)

The gang explores whether Disney hit the mark with Batuu’s storyline, the timeline focus on the sequel trilogy, and whether the land should have embraced the nostalgic might of Vader, Leia, and the OG stormtroopers. Plus, they dream up some incredible additions that Disney really should consider—including a character dining experience on Cloud City with a surprise visit from Darth Vader himself. 💰💰💰

🎧 Highlights:

• 🚫 The infamous Ronto Wrap breakfast flop

• 🛑 A chicken exit that blocked Jackson from seeing the Falcon cockpit 😭

• 🧑‍✈️ Galaxy’s Edge queue lines—genius immersion or backstage bummers?

• 🎭 Should Batuu have been set in the Original Trilogy timeline?

• 🎤 The case for Jawas, Ewoks, and more original characters in the parks

• 🍹 Ranking drinks, snacks, and the most useless Galaxy’s Edge souvenir

• 🧊 Cloud City dining concept that Disney needs to steal (seriously)

• 🛸 Is Batuu a love letter to Star Wars or just cosplay with a credit card reader?

📣 Listener Challenge:

What’s your hot take on Galaxy’s Edge? Does it capture the Star Wars magic for you—or are you still waiting to see Darth Vader in the queue? Drop us a comment or DM us on Instagram or Facebook.

🛸 Hosts:

Scott & Candice🎙️ Featuring: Jackson & Andy📍 Recorded live somewhere between Batuu and Bourbon Street