2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Gluten Free Offerings

*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.

The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year’s event takes place from March 6 – June 3, 2019, which makes it even longer than ever! Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updating this poster after the festival begins and after I visit the park for more information.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.

*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.

Arbor at The Gardeners Terrace (New in 2019)

• Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake, served with Apple Cider Sorbet – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (New in 2019)

• Citrus-poached Salmon with Ancient Grain Salad, Roasted Vegetables, Citrus Greens – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*DF status confirmed by chef via radio when Sarah visited on 3/7/19)
• From the Garden: Roasted Beets, Cashew Cheese and Micro Herbs with Lemon-oil Dressing – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (*DF and Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)

The Citrus Blossom (New in 2019)

• Lobster Tail with Meyer Lemon Emulsion and Grilled Lemon – Gluten Free
• Crispy Citrus Chicken with Orange Aïoli and Baby Greens – Gluten Free

Fleur de Lys

• Vichyssoise aux Concombres: Chilled Cucumber Soup – Gluten Free
• Macaron au Chocolat en Sucette: Large Chocolate Macaron Lollipop – Gluten Free

Hanami

• Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Coconut Rice garnished with Whipped Cream, Berry Sauce Drizzle and Toasted Coconut – Gluten Free (*GF status confirmed by looking at ingredients binder when Sarah visited on 3/9/19) *Can be made Dairy Free by omitting the whipped cream. Menu says vegetarian but ingredients label says contains "cochineal extract" which is animal based.

Northern Bloom

• Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple-wood Smoked Bacon – Gluten Free 

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™

• Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes and Sunflower Brittle – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Trowel & Trellis hosted by
IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods (New in 2019)

• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (*DF and Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
• Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumb, Pomegranate and Baby Herbs –  Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (*DF and Vegan status confirmed by Vegan Disney World)

Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!

What are you most looking forward to at the 2019 Flower & Garden Festival?

2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Vegetarian & Vegan Offerings

*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.

The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year’s event takes place from March 6 – June 3, 2019, which makes it even longer than ever! Here is a listing of the current vegetarian and vegan menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updating this poster after the festival begins and after I visit the park for more information.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.

*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.

Arbor at The Gardeners Terrace (New in 2019)

• Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake, served with Apple Cider Sorbet – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)

Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (New in 2019)

• From the Garden: Roasted Beets, Cashew Cheese and Micro Herbs with Lemon-oil Dressing – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
• Mickey Tart Peanut Butter Mousse with Strawberry Jam and Boba Pearls – Vegetarian

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market

• Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce – Vegetarian

The Citrus Blossom (New in 2019)

• Citrus Shortcake: Orange Chiffon Cake, Lemon Curd, Mandarins, Whipped Cream, Citrus Crumble – Vegetarian

Fleur de Lys

• Macaron au Chocolat en Sucette: Large Chocolate Macaron Lollipop – Vegetarian

Hanami

• Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Coconut Rice garnished with Whipped Cream, Berry Sauce Drizzle and Toasted Coconut – Vegetarian *menu says vegetarian but ingredients label says contains "cochineal extract" which is animal based. 

Lotus House

• Vegetable Spring Rolls – Vegetarian

Pineapple Promenade

• Pineapple Soft-Serve – Vegetarian (Dole Whips are also Vegan and Gluten Free) 

THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews

• Warm Chocolate Cake with Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans – Vegetarian

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™

• Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes and Sunflower Brittle – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
• Local Wildflower Honey-mascarpone Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Honey Ice Cream garnished with Fennel Pollen Meringue Kisses and Petite Lavender Shoots – Vegetarian

Trowel & Trellis hosted by 
IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods (New in 2019)

• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread – Vegetarian, Vegan, (Also Gluten Free and Dairy Free) *Vegan and Dairy Free status confirmed by Vegan Disney World.
• Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, Creamy Herb Dressing – Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free *Vegan and Dairy Free Status confirmed by Vegan Disney World.
• Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumb, Pomegranate and Baby Herbs – Vegetarian, Vegan, (Also Gluten Free and Dairy Free) *Vegan and Dairy Free status confirmed by Vegan Disney World.

Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog, Vegan Disney World, and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!

What are you most looking forward to at the 2019 Flower & Garden Festival?

2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free Offerings

It’s that time of year when Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival takes place. Held on August 30, 2018 through November 12, 2018, this year’s Festival lasts over two months.Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items. I will be adding prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility when available based on information from the official Epcot Food & Wine Festival website along with info from the Disney Food Blog and AllEars.net. I will be updating and posting information from my own visits once the festival begins.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from marketplace booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Marketplace booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease. 

Active Eats

• Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free (*Can be made dairy free by omitting the Crushed Avocado; Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)

*Read our review of the Active Eats booth HERE.

Africa

• Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato and Pap – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
• Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah's neighbor confirmed with a chef directly on 9/3/18), Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)

The Almond Orchard

• Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18; dish contains dairy and cannot be modified) *NOTE: Double-check to confirm they are serving Nut Thins when you visit, as we have learned reports that readers have been served crackers that contain gluten.
• Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins® Multi-seeds Crackers – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18; dish contains dairy and cannot be modified) *NOTE: Double-check to confirm they are serving Nut Thins when you visit, as we have learned reports that readers have been served crackers that contain gluten.
• Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian (*Can be made dairy free and vegan by omitting the Chocolate Almond Streusel; Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)
• Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-alcoholic) – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Vegan (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)

*Read our review of the Almond Orchard booth HERE.

Australia

• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free
• Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies – $7.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free

*Read our review of the Australia booth HERE.

Brazil

• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

*Read our review of the Brazil booth HERE.

Canada

• Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce – $8.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free

Chocolate Studio

• Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free 

Flavors from Fire

• Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli – $6.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free if ordered without the Smoked Corn Cake (Confirmed by Carmen from The Adventures of Peas and Carrots) 

France 

• Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with House-made Raspberry Jam – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

India

• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Basmati Rice – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan 

Japan

• Beef Nigiri topped with Shrimp Sauce and Diced Pickled Jalapeños – $5.95, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free

Mexico

• Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

New Zealand

• Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free if ordered without the Toasted Breadcrumbs (Confirmed by multiple blog readers)

Spain

• Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika – $6.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free

Stay tuned here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!

What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?

Australia Booth at 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2018. It includes notes about dairy free modifications. 

For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.

 One of the staples of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival is Australia marketplace booth. It debuted in 1997 and has been a good go-to booth for gluten friendly options for many years. None of the menu items have really changed in the past few years. So, it's good to have a booth to visit that has gluten friendly dishes that are repeats at the festival.This year the Australia booth has two gluten friendly dishes. The dessert option contains gluten. The two gluten friendly dishes are repeats at the festival and have been at the Australia booth for many years.Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes.On my first visit to the booth this year, I ordered the Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas. It is marked as gluten friendly and is also dairy free. It is currently marked as $5.50 per serving and is a Disney Dining Plan Snack Eligible Credit. In years past, I have found this dish to be spicy, but not so spicy that it was hard to eat. But, on this particular visit, I thought the dish was way too spicy. I am a huge fan of spicy food. So, that's saying a lot for me to say it was too much. The spice level was so overpowering that I had to guzzle water after eating it. And, my mouth burned for quite a while after. If spicy food is not your thing, I would avoid this dish.I'm kind of hoping that this was just a fluke and that it's not the normal spice level it should be. I might try to order it again once during the festival. But, if it's still too spicy, it will be a pass from me. That's a shame because the shrimp and combination of sweet and spicy flavors should be a winner. For me, it was just far too spicy to be tasty.If you're gluten free, you may like the other gluten friendly item available at this booth - Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies. If you're dairy free, you'll need to avoid the mint pesto on this dish.Overall, I'm not sure we'll be getting anything else from Australia's marketplace booth this year during the festival. With an overly spicy dish, we'd prefer to find options at other booths instead.Have you been to the Australia booth? What did you think about the gluten friendly options there?

The Almond Orchard Booth at 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2018. It includes notes about dairy free modifications. 

For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.

The Almond Orchard booth hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze is a relatively new booth to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival debuting in 2017. It’s returned this year for the festival. And, it is one booth that did not list any gluten friendly items but seemed like a booth that should have them due to the use of Blue Diamond products that are gluten free. With this in mind, we decided to stop by the booth to find out some more information about the dishes served there.Disney notes on their official Food & Wine Festival site that guests can speak to a chef or special diets trained cast member at any time about ingredients and dishes served at the Festival. When I stopped by, I asked to speak to a chef. Unfortunately, the chef was not able to come over to the booth. But, they were able to have a radio discussion with the chef to go over the ingredients.The chef told us via radio that the Banana Almond Soft Serve Sundae served with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel was gluten friendly with no modifications. The same was true for the Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie.The chef also told us that the Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers and the Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins® Multi-seeds Crackers were also gluten friendly. But, he did state that anything made in their catering kitchen (as most dishes at the festival are) had an increased chance of cross-contamination.With that in mind, we noted that every single item on the Almond Orchard menu was technically gluten friendly but not listed on the festival menu as such. It always seems like there are one or two booths where this happens every year. But, it's was surprising to learn that every single item was gluten friendly. And, the chef seemed to feel strongly that the Banana Almond Soft Serve Sundae and Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie were both gluten friendly with no major concerns about cross contamination.That being said, no matter what booth you go to at the Festival there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes -- or in this case, where the items are not marked gluten friendly.I felt pretty comfortable ordering the Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel. It is currently $4.50 per serving and is a snack eligible credit on the Disney Dining Plan. The chef via radio told us that this dish is gluten friendly. Our friends at Vegan Disney World confirmed that it can be made vegan by omitting the Chocolate Almond Streusel. (see follow-up to my review below with some notes about the Streusel)Well, I have to say that so far, this may be my favorite dessert that I've had at the Food & Wine Festival in years. It was so good! If you like bananas, then you will enjoy this dessert. It does have a fairly strong banana flavor, as we learned the soft serve is just bananas and almond milk. Combined with the fresh berries and a nice crunch of the streusel on top, and you have a real winner. Our friends at Vegan Disney World were able to thinly sliced plain almonds on their vegan version of this sundae for some added crunch too. So, you don't have to miss out if you're dairy free or vegan.We visited the Almond Orchard Booth again on another night to get the Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel and try the Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers.One of the first things I noticed as they were preparing other sundaes for guests was that the Streusel looked completely different. It actually looked like it contained chocolate (the last time, it did not) and also oats. I do not eat any oats at Disney because Disney often marks non-certified gluten free oats as safe for guests. And, the only gluten free oats I have encountered at Disney has been Bob's Red Mill gluten free oats which are mechanically sorted and may have issues with cross-contamination. I stick to purity protocol oats only, as those are the safest oats for celiacs to consume. Next time I visit, I will be asking some additional questions about the Chocolate Streusel ingredients too!I did ask if they had sliced almonds, as recommended by Vegan Disney World, to add to my sundae. But, they said they did not. So, I just ordered it without any topping. I have to say that the sundae itself was still quite delicious. I think they gave me extra berry sauce this time to make up for the lack of topping. One thing I did notice was that the topping served on the Spinach and Artichoke Dip that we ordered had the same topping that was on my sundae the last time. So, I would ask for that on my next visit or continue to enjoy it minus any topping. I do think the crunch adds a lot to the dish though!Next up, we tried the Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins® Crackers. It is currently $5.00 per serving and is a snack eligible credit on the Disney Dining Plan. The chef via radio told us that this dish is gluten friendly. It does contain dairy both in the dip and crackers and cannot be modified to be dairy free.Since I have reintroduced dairy back into my diet, I knew this would be a must try at the Almond Orchard booth. I have to say this was a real winner for me. I liked the creamy dip and the combination of flavors. The toasted almonds on top also added a really nice crunch to what could be considered a very mushy dip. It worked well with the crackers too, though I wish we would have been given more crackers because there was a lot of dip for the serving. This is one I would most definitely get again. Brandon, on the other hand, was not a fan of this at all.The Almond Orchard is now a festival favorite for me. I will definitely be going back to the booth for repeat visits throughout the festival. I hope to try the hummus and the smoothie offered there too. It's also nice to know that this booth is gluten friendly despite the lack of labels this year. I do hope that Disney will work to improve labeling and gluten friendly offerings -- especially with this year's Festival including a record low number of marked options. We'll be updating this review with more info as we get it, especially if we can get the ingredients lists.Would you be interested in the options at the Almond Orchard booth? What would you order if you went there?

Brazil Booth at 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2018. It includes notes about dairy free options. 

For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.

Brazil has been a long time booth at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival debuting in 1996. So, it's fair to say that it's pretty popular. As a gluten free guest, Brazil has always been one of my top booths for gluten friendly options. In fact, there have been several years, like 2016, where every single dish served at the booth has been marked gluten friendly. So, it's a good go-to for any GF guest.This year, Brazil has two gluten friendly options. Unfortunately, the Seafood Stew is not marked GF, and I suspect it's due to potential cross-contamination with an ingredient (i.e. being unable to confirm the sourcing) rather than gluten in the dish. But, I haven't checked yet this festival season to confirm this.With that in mind, because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes.The Brazil booth has two of my favorite festival staples. The first is the Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions. This dish is marked gluten friendly and is also dairy free. It is currently marked as $5.75 per serving and is a snack eligible item on the Disney Dining Plan.Although there have been some complaints about the consistency of the way that the pork belly has been cooked over the years, I have never found it to be a major issue. In fact, when I ordered it this time, it was perfectly crispy and well cooked. Add in the flavorful black beans and a fresh salsa on top for an outstanding dish. I admit, I kind of miss the touch of avocado on top. But, it's still one of my favorite gluten friendly dishes of the festival.The second dish marked gluten friendly at the Brazil booth is Pão de Queijo, also known as Brazilian Cheese Bread. This dish is marked gluten friendly but does contain dairy and cannot be modified to be dairy free. It is currently marked as $4.25 and is a snack eligible item on the Disney Dining Plan.If you can have dairy, you can never go wrong with Brazilian Cheese Bread. This has been a very consistently tasty dish throughout the years at the festival and one that frequently sells out or runs out on any given day. It's that popular.Overall, both of the gluten friendly options available at the Brazil booth are some of my favorites of the festival and a must do on any festival visit.Have you been to the Brazil booth in festivals from years past? What are your favorite dishes served at this booth?

Active Eats Booth at 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2018. It includes notes about dairy free modifications. 

For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.

Active Eats is a relatively new booth at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival debuting in 2017. It's returned this year for the festival and has one gluten friendly option available. Thankfully, it's a play on one of my favorite festival dishes from the past several years -- the Verlasso Salmon -- so I knew I had to check it out.Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths or booths that contain almost all gluten friendly dishes.The Active Eats menu lists the Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar as gluten friendly. It is $5.75 per serving and is a Disney Dining Plan Snack Eligible item.We also inquired about the dairy free status of this dish. After the cast members radioed a chef, it was confirmed that the avocado contains dairy in some way. But, the dish can be easily be modified to be dairy free by omitting the avocado.Overall, we liked the festival's take on the Verlasso Salmon this year. But, it wasn't our favorite version. That's mostly due to the warm lentil salad that acts as the base for this dish. The flavors to this salad were a bit bland. And, it was under-seasoned. That being said, we thought the salmon was extremely flavorful, well seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Epcot definitely has cooking the salmon dishes at festivals down to an art. And, we've found them to be consistently good throughout the years.If you're dairy free, you won't miss out too much by omitting the avocado. We enjoyed it, but it wasn't a make or break component to the dish.I'm not sure this would be a repeat dish every time we visit. But, I'm sure we'll order it at least one more time before the festival ends. It's a solid dish and filling for the price. That being said, we miss the version from the last few years with quinoa and chimichurri and hope they bring it back next year.What do you think about the updated Verlasso Salmon dish? Would you order it when you visit?

2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Vegetarian and Vegan Offerings

It’s that time of year when Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival takes place. Held on August 30, 2018 through November 12, 2018, this year’s Festival lasts over two months.Here is a listing of the current vegetarian and vegan menu items. I will be adding prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility when available based on information from the official Epcot Food & Wine Festival website along with info from the Disney Food Blog, AllEars.net & Vegan Disney World blog. I will be updating and posting information from my own visits once the festival begins.

Please note this is NOT the Gluten Free (and other special dietary needs) List. Please check the blog’s Gluten Free Food & Wine Festival Offerings page for more info on those dishes.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from marketplace booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Marketplace booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease. 

Active Eats

• Active Eats Energy Bar Bites: a mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Africa

• Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World), Gluten Free (Sarah’s neighbor confirmed with a chef directly on 9/3/18)

The Almond Orchard Hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze

• Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan if ordered without the chocolate almond streusel (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World), Gluten Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)
• Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-alcoholic) – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World), Gluten Free (Sarah confirmed with cast members who radioed a chef on 9/2/18)

Australia

• Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Belgium

• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Brazil

• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

The Cheese Studio

• Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Chocolate Studio

• Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Whipped Cream – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Earth Eats, Inspired by The Chew

• The IMPOSSIBLE™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)

France 

• Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with House-made Raspberry Jam – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Germany

• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Greece

• Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
• Spanakopita: Greek Spinach Pie – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Hawai'i

• Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Hops & Barley

• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

India

• Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Basmati Rice – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)

Ireland

• Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Islands of the Caribbean

• Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Mexico

• Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Morocco

• Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan if ordered without the tzatziki sauce (*Confirmed by Vegan Disney World)
• Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Refreshment Port

• Sweet Potato Poutine: Sweet Potato Fries with Caramel Sauce, Mini Marshmallows and Pecans – $6.49, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Pineapple Soft-Serve Ice Cream – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Not listed on menu, but also Gluten Free)
• Pineapple Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Bacardi Coconut Rum – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Not listed on menu, but also Gluten Free)

Wine and Dine Studio

• Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Trio of Artisan Cheese featuring La Bottega di BelGioioso® Cheeses – $11.25 – Vegetarian

Stay tuned here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!

What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?

2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Vegetarian & Vegan Offerings

*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year's event takes place from February 28 – May 28, 2018, which makes it even earlier than ever! Here is a listing of the current vegetarian and vegan menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updated this after the festival and after I visit the park for more information.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market

• Potato Pancakes with House-made Apple Sauce – Vegetarian

Cider House

• Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with Crème Fraîche and Mixed Berries – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)

Fleur de Lys

• Tarte à la Tomate Provençale: Provencal Tomato Tart with Sautéed Onions, Fresh Thyme and Rosemary on a Flaky Pastry Crust  – Vegetarian

Hanami

• Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream with Raspberry Sauce on the side – Vegetarian

Lotus House

• Vegetable Spring Rolls – Vegetarian

Pineapple Promenade

• Pineapple Soft-Serve – Vegetarian (Dole Whips are also Vegan and Gluten Free) 

Primavera Kitchen

• Frittata di Asparagi: Asparagus Frittata, Mixed Greens and Citrus Dressing – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
• Panna Cotta al Melone: Cantaloupe Panna Cotta – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)

The Berry Basket

• Field Greens with fresh Strawberries, Crisp Quinoa, Strawberry Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans – Vegetarian
• Warm Wild Berry Buckle with Pepper Berry Gelato – Vegetarian

THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews

• Warm Chocolate Cake with Bourbon-Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans – Vegetarian

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™ (New in 2018)

• Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes and Sunflower Brittle – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)

Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!

What are you most looking forward to this year at the Flower & Garden Festival?

2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Gluten Free Offerings

*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.The International Flower and Garden Festival has been one of my favorites festivals held at Epcot. This year's event takes place from February 28 – May 28, 2018, which makes it even earlier than ever! Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items based on information from Disney’s website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updated this after the festival and after I visit the park for more information.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.

Cider House

• Freshly Baked Lemon Scone with Crème Fraîche and Mixed Berries – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Fleur de Lys

• Macaron au Chocolat en Sucette: Large Chocolate Macaron Lollipop – $4.95, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free

Florida Fresh

• Spicy Blackened Shrimp and Stone-ground Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Local Sweet Corn Relish – $6.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Can be Made Gluten Free (*Not marked on passports, but The Adventures of Peas & Carrots were told by a Chef at the booth that this can be made Gluten Friendly by removing the Brown Gravy).

Hanami

• Frushi: Fresh Pineapple, Strawberry and Melon rolled with Raspberry Coconut Rice, sprinkled with Toasted Coconut and Whipped Cream on the side – $5.95, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Can be Made Dairy Free by Removing Whipped Cream (*Not marked on booth sign but confirmed by Sarah at booth)
• Teriyaki Salmon with Furikake Seasoned Brown Rice – $6.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Dairy Free confirmed by Sarah) 

Northern Bloom

• Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple-wood Smoked Bacon – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free 

Primavera Kitchen

• Frittata di Asparagi: Asparagus Frittata, Mixed Greens and Citrus Dressing – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
• Panna Cotta al Melone: Cantaloupe Panna Cotta – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

The Berry Basket

• Field Greens with fresh Strawberries, Crisp Quinoa, Strawberry Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian (*Not marked on passports, but The Adventures of Peas & Carrots were told by a Chef at the booth that this is Gluten Friendly with no modifications). 

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™ (New in 2018)

• Roasted Cauliflower with Buckwheat Honey Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Honey Blistered Grapes and Sunflower Brittle – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!

What are you most looking forward to this year at the Flower & Garden Festival?

Cuisine Classique Booth at 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts

*This dining experience took place in January 2018.

For all Festival of the Arts Gluten Free food studios options, be sure to click over to the food studios booth page for more info.

Review

This year's Festival of the Arts includes several Food Studios booths with items marked Gluten Friendly. After visiting the Pop Eats! booth and loving all of the dishes there, we decided to continue to explore the festival and found ourselves at the Cuisine Classique booth. Last year, this booth was not my favorite -- in fact, had I actually re-read last year's review, I probably would have skipped it. I ended up feeling the same way as I did last year after visiting here.Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths. Please note that there are no 100% gluten free booths at this year’s Festival of the Arts.The one dish marked GF at Cuisine Classique was the Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc. This dish is gluten free but does contain dairy. Overall, this dish was just OK. The fish was seared nicely and actually fairly well cooked. But, I found the combination of flavors of the ratatouille with the fish to be very unbalanced. They just don't seem like they should go together.On top of that, I also ordered the same wine as last year -- the Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series. I wish they served a lighter white wine at this booth, as the red wine really doesn't go well with the fish. And, my only other drink options are beer.

Overall

This is a booth I wouldn't go back to. Both year's we've tried the fish dish served here we have found it to be unbalanced and just not that great. For our money, we'd rather go back to the Pop Eats! booth a few more times for the amazing dishes served there.What do you think of the menu offerings at the Cuisine Classique booth? What would you order?

Pop Eats! Booth at 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts

*This dining experience took place in January 2018.

For all Festival of the Arts Gluten Free food studios options, be sure to click over to the food studios booth page for more info.

Review

Festival of the Arts season is here again. And, the food studios booth I was most looking forward to visiting was the Pop Eats! booth. Last year, it had my favorite dishes of the festival (the venison and the ceviche). So, I was definitely excited to see this booth come back. This year the booth had 2 dishes marked Gluten Friendly.Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths. Please note that there are no 100% gluten free booths at this year’s Festival of the Arts.We got both of the gluten friendly dishes, along with the Cloudem Sparkling Wine. We absolutely loved this wine last year, which actually sparkles and glows a bit -- making it feel extra special during festival season. This year, we were surprised to see that it was a green almost turquoise color instead of the gold color as last year.Still, the flavors of this sparkling wine are incredible. And, it's a must order when we go. We actually even found the Cloudem wine in the gold color for purchase near the booth and brought some home with us. That's how much we enjoyed it!The first dish we tried was the Sous Vide Poulet Rouge Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and Beet Gel and garnished with Apple and Beet Chips. This is marked Gluten Friendly on the guide and does contain dairy. Hands down, this is one of the best festival dishes we've ever had. We thought the flavors were bright, adding in savory with sweet. The combination of chicken with sage, apple, and the warm brie fondue were lovely, especially when eaten with the sweet blueberry and beet gel. While we miss the venison featured at this booth last year, Brandon and I both agreed this was a worthy replacement -- one we'd definitely get again.A repeat from last year, we had to get the Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam which is both gluten free and dairy free. You can't go wrong with a bright citrus filled ceviche. And, we were impressed with the amount of shrimp in this dish. While the chicken dish was the star of this booth, we still really enjoyed the ceviche.

Overall

We were both super impressed by the Pop Eats! booth again this year. We thought it had some of the best dishes of the festival and one of our favorite wines too. As the booth with the most gluten friendly options, we will definitely be visiting it again too.What do you think of the menu items at the Pop Eats! booth? What would you order if you visited it?

2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Vegetarian and Vegan Offerings

Now in its 2nd year, the International Festival of the Arts has arrived at Epcot. Beginning on January 12, 2018, the Festival of the Arts happens daily through February 19, 2018 and will focus on three artistic disciplines: Visual, Culinary, and the Performing Arts. So, you’ll get a lot of chance to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes throughout the festival.With that in mind, the festival includes the Food Studios with several food and beverage booths, very similar to the ones at the Food & Wine Festival and Flower & Garden Festival. Unfortunately, this year it appears that the vegetarian and vegan options are even more limited compared to 2017, even though they've added new booths. But, we'll be asking at the booths to see if things are vegetarian or vegan but not marked or can be modified easily to be vegetarian or vegan.Here is a listing of the current known vegetarian and vegan menu items with prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility based on information from my personal visits to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival along with info from the Disney Food Blog.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Food Studios booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Food Studios booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.

Painter’s Palate

• Trio of Savory Croissant Doughnuts; Whipped Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese with Fresh Herbs is only option in the trio that is Vegetarian – $9.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Pop’t Art: Abstract Designed Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian 
• Mickey and Friends White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten-Free)
• Festival of the Arts White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten-Free)

Pop Eats!

• Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Chocolate – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Pop’t Art: Modern-design Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

The Masterpiece Kitchen

• Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction – $9.00 – Vegetarian

Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts news!What are you most looking forward to this year at the Festival of the Arts?

2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Gluten Free Offerings

Now in its 2nd year, the International Festival of the Arts has arrived at Epcot. Beginning on January 12, 2018, the Festival of the Arts happens daily through February 19, 2018 and will focus on three artistic disciplines: Visual, Culinary, and the Performing Arts. So, you’ll get a lot of chance to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes throughout the festival.With that in mind, the festival includes the Food Studios with several food and beverage booths, very similar to the ones at the Food & Wine Festival and Flower & Garden Festival. Unfortunately, this year it appears that the gluten free options are even more limited compared to 2017, even though they've added new booths. But, we'll be asking at the booths to see if things are GF but not marked or can be modified easily to be GF.Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items with prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility based on information from my personal visits to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival along with info from the Disney Food Blog.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Food Studios booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Food Studios booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.

The Artist’s Table

• Pan-Seared Scallop with Chorizo, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis and a Parmesan Crisp – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free

Cuisine Classique

• Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc – $7.50, DDP Snack Eligible– Gluten-Free

Painter’s Palate

• Mickey and Friends White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
• Festival of the Arts White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Pop Eats!

• Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam – $6.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free (*Sarah's Note: This was Dairy-Free last year but still need to confirm DF status in 2018)
• Sous Vide Poulet Rouge Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and Beet Gel and garnished with Apple and Beet Chips – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free

Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts news!What are you most looking forward to this year at the Festival of the Arts?

2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Vegetarian and Vegan Offerings

It’s that time of year when Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival takes place. Held on August 31, 2017 through November 13, 2017, this year’s Festival is even longer than it was last year.Here is a listing of the current vegetarian and vegan menu items with prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility based on information from my personal visits to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival along with info from the Disney Food Blog and AllEars.net.Please note this is NOT the Gluten Free (and other special dietary needs) List. Please check the blog’s Gluten Free Food & Wine Festival Offerings page for more info on those dishes.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from marketplace booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Marketplace booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease. 

Active Eats

• Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake and Tortilla Streusel – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Africa

• Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan
• Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket with Mint Raita — $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

The Almond Orchard Hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze

• Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Salt & Vinegar Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Nut Thins^®  - $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Crunchy Chocolate Oats – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (*Can be made Vegan by omitting the chocolate oats)

Australia

• Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut $3.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Belgium

• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Brazil

• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread –  $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

The Cheese Studio

• Savory Caramelized Onion Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Tart with Cold Arugula Salad and Aged Balsamic – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Chocolate Studio

• Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Whipped Cream and Raspberry Dust – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Craft Beer

• L’Orange Cotton Candy: A mixture of Lime and Orange Cotton Candy – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Earth Eats, Inspired by The Chew

• Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Farm Fresh

• Roasted Beet Salad with Green Beans, Feta Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette and Toasted Walnuts – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

France 

• Moelleux au Fromage de Chèvre et Épinards: Warm Goat Cheese Pudding with Spinach – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
• Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with Housemade Rasberry Jam – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Germany

• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Greece

• Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan
• Spanakopita – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Hops & Barley

• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

India

• Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Basmati Rice – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
• Pistachio Cardamom Bundt Cake with Chocolate Coconut Mousse – $3.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Intermissions Cafe

• Vegetable Wrap — $7.99 – Vegetarian
• Hummus with Carrots and Celery — $4.49, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Fruit and Cheese Plate — $6.69, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Grapes — $3.79, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Key Lime Pie — $4.49, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Brownie — $3.39, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Ireland

• Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread – $.475, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Islands of the Caribbean

• Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Italy

• Cannoli al Cioccolato: Chocolate-covered Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Morocco

• Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Refreshment Port

• Croissant Doughnut with Cinnamon and Sugar — $4.99, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
• Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve Ice Cream — $4.49, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian, Vegan (*Not listed on menu, but also Gluten Free)

Scotland

• The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked Cake with Lemon Cream and Toasted Oats – $3.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Wine and Dine Studio

• Trio of Artisan Cheese – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Stay tuned here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?

2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free Offerings

It's that time of year when Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival takes place. Held on August 31, 2017 through November 13, 2017, this year's Festival is even longer than it was last year.Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items with prices and Disney Dining Plan Snack eligibility based on information from my personal visits to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival along with info from the Disney Food Blog and AllEars.net.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from marketplace booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Marketplace booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease. 

Active Eats

• Roasted Verlasso Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free, Dairy Free (*Dairy Free confirmed by Sarah)

Africa

• Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato and Pap – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free

Australia

• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligbile – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Dairy Free confirmed by Sarah)
• Grilled Lamb T-Bone with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies– $7.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten-Free

Brazil

• Escondidinho de Carne – "Little Hidden One": Layered Meat Pie with Mashed Yucca – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions– $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Dairy Free confirmed by Sarah)
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread –  $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Canada

• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce – $8.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free

Chocolate Studio

• Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free 

Earth Eats, Inspired by The Chew

• Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle – $3.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free 

Farm Fresh

• Roasted Beet Salad with Green Beans, Feta Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette and Toasted Walnuts – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

France 

• Moelleux au Fromage de Chèvre et Épinards: Warm Goat Cheese Pudding with Spinach – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian
• Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with Housemade Rasberry Jam – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

India

• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Basmati Rice – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

Islands of the Caribbean

• Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice, and Pickled Red Onions – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free, Dairy Free (*Dairy Free confirmed by Sarah)

Mexico

• Rib Eye Taco: Marinated Rib Eye, Roasted Chipotle Sauce and Grilled Scallions on a Corn Tortilla – $6.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
• Tequila Chipotle Shrimp: Served on a Black Bean Huarache garnished with Red and Green Cabbage, Queso Fresco and Crema Mexicana – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
• Cajeta Mousse served with Cajeta Sauce and White Chocolate Flakes – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free

Patagonia

• Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free

Spain

• Traditional Spanish Paella with Shrimp, Mussels, Chicken and Crispy Chorizo – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free
• Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Gluten Free

Stay tuned here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!

What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?

2017 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Gluten Free Offerings

*This information comes from the Festival Passports handed out at the festival and was made available online at WDW’s website prior to the festival opening (and may be subject to change). As always, guests should consult each booth for ingredients or for other special dietary needs. Because of the booth space, cross contamination is of higher risk for guests consuming gluten free ingredients.The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival takes place this year from March 1 through May 29, 2017. It's one of my favorite festivals at Disney, and I absolutely love the amazing atmosphere in the park. Plus, of all the festivals, the food offered at the Outdoor Kitchens is some of my favorite. Unfortunately, 2017 is shaping up to be a less than gluten free friendly event, as the options (prior to the festival opening) seem limited.Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items based on information from Disney's website along with info from the Disney Food Blog. I will be updated this after the festival and after I visit the park for more information.

Make sure to click on the individual pages for each booth to see food photos and find out more information.

I’ve indicated known special dietary needs (at this time). This list will change as more information is gathered.*Note: Menus are subject to change, as is any information regarding ingredients, cross-contamination, and other special dietary needs ingredients. Always consult with the Disney culinary team for more information before consuming. Use caution when consuming any food from Outdoor Kitchen booths, as there is an increased risk of cross-contamination. Outdoor Kitchen booths do not adhere to Disney’s traditional special dietary needs accommodations, particularly for allergies and/or celiac disease.Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market: 

• Currywurst with paprika chips – roasted bratwurst with curry ketchup and paprika-spiced chips – Gluten Free

Cider House:

• Freshly baked lemon scone with creme fraiche and mixed berries – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Fleur de Lys:

• Macaron Chocolat Framboise: Large Raspberry Macaron with Chocolate Fudge and Raspberry Jam – Gluten Free

Florida Fresh

• Shrimp and Stone-ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, Sweet Corn , Tomatoes and Cilantro – Gluten Free

Northern Bloom (New in 2017): 

• Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple wood Smoked Bacon – Gluten Free 

The Smokehouse:

• Smoked pork ribs with black bean and roasted corn salad – Gluten Free

Urban Farm Eats:

• Watermelon salad with pickled onion, B&W Gourmet Farms baby arugula, feta and balsamic reduction – Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2017 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival news!What are you most looking forward to this year at the Flower & Garden Festival?

Masterpiece Kitchen Booth at 2017 Epcot Festival of the Arts

*This dining experience took place in January 2017.

For all Festival of the Arts Gluten Free food studios options, be sure to click over to the food studios booth page for more info.

On our way out of the festival on our first visit, we stopped by the Masterpiece Kitchen booth. Brandon really wanted to get the Charcuterie Palette. I was full at this point, but did decide to check out the two dessert options at the booth. There are two dishes that are listed as gluten friendly -- both of which are chocolate art.Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths. Please note that there are no 100% gluten free booths at this year’s Festival of the Arts.The Mickey and Pluto White Chocolate Art Painting was marked gluten free friendly. It comes pre-packaged and is just adorable. We didn't eat the chocolate while at the festival, but instead decided to take it home.While there I did get the Meeker Vineyard Winemakers Handprint Merlot which was served chilled. I really enjoyed this red wine a lot, especially after having the one from the Cuisine Classique booth that was not very good.Of course, we had to take a few cute photo ops with the chocolate art. It was just too cute to pass up.When we got home, I did take a photo of the allergen information and ingredients. It does note that the chocolate was made on equipment that included peanuts, tree nuts, peanut oil, canola oil, sulfites, eggs, and wheat in addition to soy and milk which are ingredients found in the chocolate. With this in mind, you'll want to proceed with caution if you consume the chocolate. I really hate white chocolate, so it's not one I'd probably try anyway.I was a bit disappointed to see the issues with other allergens on the chocolate, so this will definitely not be something we'll get again -- though there are so many cute chocolate art paintings at the festival.What do you think of the Masterpiece Kitchen? Would you order the chocolate there?

Cuisine Classique Booth at 2017 Epcot Festival of the Arts

*This dining experience took place in January 2017.

For all Festival of the Arts Gluten Free food studios options, be sure to click over to the food studios booth page for more info.

Located near the Germany Pavilion is Cuisine Classique, another food studios booth that has two dishes that are listed as gluten friendly. The Red Snapper dish offered there sounded interesting, so we decided to check it out.Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths. Please note that there are no 100% gluten free booths at this year’s Festival of the Arts.The Seared Red Snapper with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc is marked gluten free friendly; however, it does contain dairy. The Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc is made with butter. Because I've been re-introducing a bit of dairy back into my diet, I didn't check to see if the snapper could be made dairy free by omitting the sauce. I will double-check on my next visit and update the information here.The snapper itself was really well-cooked and not overly done. I will say that the fish was a bit salty, but otherwise, the tastes were very mild but flavorful. I wasn't as keen on the ratatouille which just didn't seem to be as balanced of a side dish as I would have liked. It was fine, but nothing special.The wine I ordered was the Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series -- a red wine that was extremely robust. It didn't pair well at all with the fish (the only other offerings were beer, which is not gluten free), and the wine itself just was a bit too strong for my tastes. I enjoy a hearty red on occasion but this one just didn't taste good to me. I'd skip it if I visited the booth again.Overall, I thought the offerings at the Cuisine Classique booth were just OK. I liked the snapper, but I'm not sure I liked it enough to order it again -- especially when I love the offerings at other booths, like Pop Eats!.What do you think of the menu offerings at the Cuisine Classique booth? What would you order?

Pop Eats! Booth at 2017 Epcot Festival of the Arts

*This dining experience took place in January 2017.

For all Festival of the Arts Gluten Free food studios options, be sure to click over to the food studios booth page for more info.

I have to admit that of all the Epcot Festival of the Arts booths this year, the one I've been most looking forward to is the Pop Eats! booth. Of the food items served there, three dishes are listed as gluten friendly. The two main dishes both looked amazing, and I knew that this had to be one of the first booths I visited.Because this booth is NOT 100% gluten free, there is always an increased risk of cross-contamination. Use your own judgement when consuming items that are not in dedicated gluten free booths. Please note that there are no 100% gluten free booths at this year's Festival of the Arts.The first dish that I tried was the Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam along with the Cloudem Silver Sparkling Wine. The ceviche is both gluten free and dairy free, which probably makes it one of the few gluten free and dairy free items at the festival, which seems very dairy heavy this year.I was very impressed with the ceviche. It was simple, but the lime mint foam added a bit of extra flavor to the already citrus filled ceviche. There were decent chunks of shrimp in the dishes. My only complain is that there was a lot of liquid in it, which make it a bit soupy at the end. Still, a very solid dish that was simple and perfect for a warm day.The Cloudem Silver Sparkling Wine was outstanding. It literally shimmered like silver and while it looked a bit thick, the wine itself was a normal texture and tasted great. I'd definitely get this wine again. It just felt fancy!So far, my favorite dish of the festival has to be the Sous Vide Venison with Butternut Squash Purée, Pomegranate Reduction, Pickled Turnip and Juniper Berry Powder. It is marked gluten friendly, but i did not check to see if this dish had dairy in it (I believe it does in the butternut squash puree, but will check on the next visit to confirm).Both Brandon and I got this dish, and we were both blown away by the flavors. The venison was a very generous portion and the flavors were just outstanding. The venison didn't taste overly gamey and the meat was super tender. All of the accompaniments went really well with it too. It seriously makes me want to get a sous vide machine for home!This dish is definitely one I'll be getting at least one more time. We both were super impressed by the quality, size, and presentation of the dish too. It just looked pretty!Overall, the Pop Eats! booth is my favorite booth of the festival so far offering several gluten free friendly options and delicious flavors. It's going to be a repeat visit booth for sure!What do you think of the menu items at the Pop Eats! booth? What would you order if you visited it?