Hawai’i Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2019. It includes notes about vegetarian options.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
Hawai'i, located this year in near the Refreshment Port, first debuted at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in 2011. It's sadly never been a booth that I could visit as a gluten free guest because it's never had any GF options. This year, however, I was surprised to see one gluten friendly option available.
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 one gluten friendly option available at the Hawai'i booth this year is:
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts
As I mentioned, with less options marked GF at them contain a higher risk of cross-contamination. But, because this was a pre-made dessert that was essentially just stored in the refrigerator and required no prep except to add toasted macadamia nuts on top, I felt like the risk at this booth for the dessert was fairly minimal. Of course, use your own judgement and comfort level when decided what to eat at the festivals.
The Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts is marked gluten free and vegetarian on the festival passport and costs $4.00 and is eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. The dish does contain dairy and cannot be modified.
As far as desserts go, this was right up my alley. I'm not a particular fan of super sweet desserts, and this was a nice mild and only slightly sweet flavor. If you like a rich and creamy simple cheesecake, this is for you. The passion fruit puree on top was really nice and also not overly sweet. The cheesecake itself was crustless. So, the toasted macadamia nuts added the perfect texture.
My only slight criticism to this is the dessert choice. I love cheesecake, but it's about the least likely thing I want to eat in the blazing heat and Florida sun. I would love to see this at a restaurant like Kona Cafe, but it just seems odd for an outdoor festival in warm temperature months. That being said, I might get it during the evening again and take it with me to a nearby air conditioned space to enjoy.
Overall
I was so glad to finally see a gluten free option at the Hawai'i booth. Although desserts aren't always my favorite, this one was really excellent. I would definitely get it again if the temperatures are a bit milder. If you enjoy a dessert that's rich but not overpowering, you'll enjoy the passion fruit cheesecake at the Hawai'i booth.
Have you been to the Hawai'i booth? What did you think of the gluten free and vegetarian cheesecake?
Brazil Booth at 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2019. It includes notes about dairy free and vegetarian options.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
When it comes to repeat booths at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival that I most look forward to, Brazil has got to be number one for me. Debuting in 1996, it's also probably one of the most popular booths all around for guests -- special dietary needs or not. This booth includes options that are almost always gluten friendly too, which is great. In fact, in 2016, every single dish at the booth was GF. So, it’s a good go-to for any GF guest visiting the festival. This year the booth has two gluten friendly options available.
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 two gluten friendly options available at the Brazil booth include:
- Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread
Just like the Brazil booth, the crispy pork belly and Brazilian cheese breads are favorites of mine and repeat GF options from year's past.
The Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions is marked gluten free on the passport and is also dairy free. It is priced at $6.00 and is eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.
While some people find the crispy pork belly dish hit or miss, it's usually a big hit with me. The main challenge some guests find is that the pork belly isn't crispy enough. On this visit, it was perfectly crispy and very tasty. The black beans and fresh salsa are also really flavorful and pair well with the rich pork belly. I think like the Active Eats booth, my only real complaint is that the size has reduced for this dish over the years.
The Pão de Queijo (aka Brazilian Cheese Bread) is marked gluten free and vegetarian on the passport. It does contain dairy. The price is $4.50, and it's eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.
If you like Brazilian cheese bread, this is a must order. On our visit, we received two large portions of bread. As a word of caution, these are very popular during the festival and often sell out or require a wait while the bread cooks. We always try to go early so we don't miss out on this festival favorite!
Overall
As always, the Brazil booth is a must-do for us at the festival. The gluten free options are fantastic, and the consistency of the options has been excellent over the years. It's always a staple and an easy spot to get a few GF items while we're visiting the festival. It will most definitely be a repeat booth of us on multiple occasions over the next few months.
Have you been to the Brazil booth throughout the Food & Wine Festival? What are your favorite dishes served at this booth?
Active Eats Booth at 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
*This gluten free dining experience took place in September 2019. It includes notes about dairy free modifications, as well as vegetarian, and vegan options.
For Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free marketplace booth options, be sure to click over to the marketplace booth page for more info.
Active Eats, located this year in Future World West, first debuted at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in 2017. Featuring healthful options, this has been a good go-to gluten free booth the past few years and has included different variations of the Verlasso Salmon dish -- a gluten free festival favorite. I was glad to see the booth return this year to the festival, especially since it now has two gluten friendly options available. *Note: As of 9/24/2019, I have learned that one of these dishes is NOT gluten free and contains gluten. As of 10/2019, Disney has updated the dish to make the Salmon dish gluten free once again.
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 two gluten friendly options available at the Active Eats booth include:
- *Dish has been updated due to gluten in the original dish marked GF. Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with UNCLE BEN’S® Basmati Rice, Lentils, Quinoa, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar
- Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice and Chocolate Chips
The salmon is also a must-order for me at this booth, but I was very curious about the fruit and nut energy snack. Our friends at Vegan Disney World had confirmed that not only was this dish gluten free and vegetarian (as marked on the festival passport), but it was also dairy free and vegan.
*Dish has now been updated to be gluten free (after it was mislabeled and contained gluten). The Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with UNCLE BEN’S® Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar is marked gluten free on the passport and costs $5.75 and is eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.
Last year's version of this dish contain dairy in the avocado mash. Because we attended the festival the day before Hurricane Dorian was set to affect Central Florida, I did not ask about the avocado and dairy. The festival booths had been adjusted to still operate but weren't operating at full capacity. This meant the booths were a bit busy. However, I will work to double-check these ingredients on a regular festival day. If you're dairy free, do make sure you double-check before consuming.
As always, I really enjoy the salmon dish. It wasn't very spicy and was fairly mild in flavor. The only flavor that was a bit strong was the sherry vinegar in the quinoa and ancient grain medley. My only big complaint with this dish is that it continues to shrink in size. I'd love a slightly larger portion of salmon. As an aside, I did have a stomach ache after eating this and have since learned that the dish contains gluten. The booth has updated the dish so that it is made using gluten free ingredients now after many of us reached out to Disney about the dish containing gluten but being labeled GF.
The Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice and Chocolate Chips is marked gluten free and vegetarian on the passport and costs $4.00 and is eligible as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Vegan Disney World also confirmed that it is dairy free and vegan.
Last year, the Active Eats booth had a version of a fruit and nut snack on their menu, but it was not marked gluten free. I was excited to see it marked GF this year. Overall, I really loved this dish. It wasn't very sweet at all -- though the dried fruit and chocolate chips gave a nice hint of sweetness throughout. My only major complaint is that it "melted" very quickly.
The snack came from the refrigerator and was served chilled. But, within mere minutes it started coming apart quickly in the heat. So, I would recommend eating this quickly and indoors if you can. It's not a great dish for holding up to sitting around for a long period of time. That being said, I would totally get this again for a mid-morning or evening snack. If you like granola type bars, you'll enjoy this one. If not, I'd pass.
Overall
*Updated Note from Sarah: I am deeply disappointed that Disney is currently marking a dish gluten free and continuing to serve it as such. However, I'm glad that Disney responded to this error swiftly once notified and have since modified the dish to be gluten free.
I was glad to see two options available to gluten free guests at the Active Eats booth this year. Both were solid options, in my opinion, and were quite tasty. In addition, anytime there's a booth with more than one GF option, the better. Not only does it mean there are more options to try and enjoy, but it also helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination. The Active Eats booth will definitely be a repeat for me this year during the festival.
Have you been to the Active Eats booth? What did you think of the GF options?
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?
Chef Tony Marotta Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Culinary Demonstration -- 2016 Food & Wine Festival
*This culinary demonstration took place on October 18, 2016. Guests attending culinary demonstrations with a special diet should contact WDW’s Special Diets Department in advance.
Disney's Epcot Food & Wine Festival always offers new and interesting culinary experiences for guests, and each year, it seems like there's a new demo or meal offering. This year, Disney introduced a new culinary demo series called, "Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!" which offered guests a chance to work with a chef to create a recipe highlighted by the chef.I've previously been to some of the more basic culinary demonstrations, which include a food sample and a wine sample, but this sounded like a fun experience. The "Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!" demos took place daily from 4-5 p.m. at the Festival Center, Chef's Showcase. Tickets were $49 per person, tax included.On this particular occasion, Brandon and I had gone to Chef Kevin Dundon's culinary demo during the Epcot 2016 Food & Wine Festival at 2 p.m. and then ended up going to Chef Tony Marotta's "Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!" at 4 p.m. So, it was all cooking all day!
Chef Tony is the head chef at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort (home to the amazing gluten free & allergy friendly beignets), so it's no surprise that his dish for the day was decidedly New Orleans inspired.We would be creating our very own New Orleans Style Cobb Salad. Plus, as we learned, we'd get to make our own blackening seasoning and even got to take it home. (Yes, I'll totally be recreating this dish on My Gluten Free Disney Kitchen!).Here are some video highlights from the demo:
We had everything we needed to create our own custom salads. This made it easy, as the cheese could omitted with no worries, and any allergy offending ingredients could be switched too.The culinary team even went above and beyond to make sure all the guests attending the demo had what they needed and that any modifications could be made. Since everything was pre-packaged, that was really easy!Brandon is allergic to fish and shellfish, so the team swapped out his shrimp for more chicken.
First up, Chef Tony showed us how to make our seasoning mix and walked us through how we would season and cook our protein. He then showed us how to make our own salad dressing, giving us the option to customize our recipe every step of the way.On a side note, I loved the New Orleans flare in every part of the demo, including the beads we had on the table!
As you can see from my completed salad above, I chose add lots of chicken, shrimp, ham, and avocado to my salad. Topped with our homemade dressing, it was a huge hit. Even Brandon, who is not a big salad fan, said this was really good.
As a demo take-away, we received a copy of the recipe (which I'll be sharing here on the blog soon!), our own custom blackening seasoning, and a really lovely small Epcot Food & Wine Festival cutting board. How cool is that? For $49, this was definitely a nice touch.
Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed the small atmosphere. The seating for these demos are very limited, and I would say there were about 14 of us in total. It gave us a lot of time to interact with Chef Tony and ask any questions we wanted about the dish. Plus, on the way out, we had to take a photo with the Chef himself!If you have a special dietary need, I would definitely recommend contacting Disney's Special Diets Department in advance to discuss any needs. Many of the Disney chefs are very attune to making allergy friendly meals and often make their dishes during the festival allergy friendly or easily modified, which is great. Chef Tony and his team did an awesome job with our salad options!Here's the full 2016 Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Schedule including other allergy friendly demos, such as the one from Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC, so you can see what types of demos might be available. Only time will tell if this series was successful enough to be a repeat in 2017. I do hope it does because we had a great time at it!A special thanks to Chef Tony for making a gluten free and dairy free friendly dish!
2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Vegetarian and Vegan Offerings
With the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival beginning September 14, 2016 and going through November 14, 2016, vegetarian and vegan diners have the chance to enjoy a variety of dishes for a full 2 months.
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. Australia
- Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut – $3.00, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
Belgium
- Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Pao de Queijo – Brazilian cheese bread - $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
The Chew Collective
- Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Red Wine Chocolate Truffle – $2.25, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
- Ghirardelli® Chocolate Raspberry Torte – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
Craft Beers
- Pimento Cheese Dip with Pretzel Crisps – $3.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
Farm Fresh
- Pickled Beet Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette and Toasted Walnuts – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
France
- Crème Brûlée Caramel Chocolat: Caramel and Chocolate Crème Brûlée topped with Caramelized Sugar – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian (also Gltuen Free)
Germany
- Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
Greece
- Vegan Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian, Vegan
- Oikos Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake Soaked in Ouzo with Yogurt Whipped Cream and Pistachios – $3.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Spanakopita – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
Greenhouse Guru hosted by Village Farms
- Heirloom Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, and Micro-Basil – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
- Mini San Marzano Tomatoes — a 5-ounce bag – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian, Vegan (also Gluten Free)
Hops & Barley
- Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
Intermissions Cafe
- Caprese Salad: BelGioioso® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese & Tomatoes with Basil Pesto – $5.49, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Side Salad – $4.49, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Fruit and Cheese Plate – $6.69, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Grapes – $3.79, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Brownie – $2.99, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Key Lime Pie – $4.19, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Irish Cheese Selection Plate: Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Irish Porter – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
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
Japan
- Grilled Spicy Edamame tossed with Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce and Chili Powder – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian, Vegan (*On the Go in MCO shared this information via Twitter)
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 – $3.95, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
Refreshment Port
- Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve Ice Cream – $4.19, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian (*Note: Dole Whips are also gluten free, dairy free, vegan and free of the top 8 common allergens but is not listed as such on the passport)
- Croissant Doughnut with Cinnamon and Sugar – $4.99, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
Scotland
- The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked Cake with Lemon Cream and Toasted Oats – $3.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
South Korea
- Vegan Korean BBQ with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi featuring Gardein™ Beefless Tips – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian, Vegan
Wine and Dine Studio
- Trio of Artisan Cheese – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian
- La Bonne Vie Goat Cheese served with toasted Craisin Bread
- Karst Cave-aged Cheddar Cheese served with Fig Compote
- Statesboro Blue Cheese served with Spiced Candied Walnuts
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?
2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free Offerings
It's that time of year when Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival takes place. Held on September 14, 2016 through November 14, 2016, 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. Africa
- Berbere-style beef tenderloin tips with onions, jalapeños, tomato, and pap – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten-Free
- Grilled sweet and spicy bush berry shrimp with pineapple, peppers, onions, and snap peas – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Dairy Free
- Grilled lamb chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies – $7.25, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten-Free
- Escondidinho de Carne “Little Hidden One”: Layered Meat Pie with Mash Yucca – $5.00, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free
- Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, and Tomato – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Dairy Free
- Pao de Queijo – Brazilian cheese bread – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Canada
- “Le Cellier” wild mushroom beef filet mignon with truffle butter sauce – $7.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free
The CHEW Collective
- Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle – $3.25, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Vegetarian
- Liquid Nitro Chocolate Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey Caramel – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free
- Red Wine Chocolate Truffle – $2.25, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Farm Fresh
- Pickled Beet Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette and Toasted Walnuts – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Vegetarian
France
- Creme Brulee Caramel Chocolat: Caramel and Chocolate Creme Brulee topped with Caramelized Sugar - Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Greenhouse Guru hosted by Village Farms
- Duck Confit with Creamy Polenta and Fire-roasted Salsa – $5.25, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free
- Heirloom Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, and Micro-Basil – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Lactose Free (contains non-cow's milk cheese), Vegetarian
- Chilled Tomato Gazpacho with Lump Crab Meat – $4.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Dairy Free
- Mini San Marzano Tomatoes — a 5-ounce bag – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Warm chocolate pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard – $3.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Vegetarian
- Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice, and Pickled Red Onions – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Dairy Free
- Grilled beef skewer with chimichurri sauce and boniato purée – $5.75, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free
- Roasted Verlasso salmon with quinoa salad and arugula chimichurri – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible - Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Refreshment Port
- Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve Ice Cream – $4.19, DDP Snack Eligible - Vegetarian (*Note: Dole Whips are also gluten free, dairy free, vegan and free of the top 8 common allergens but is not listed as such on the passport. Please consult with a Disney cast member to ensure this is safe for your special dietary need.)
Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival news!What are you most looking forward to this year at Food & Wine Festival?
Puerto Rico — International Marketplace — 2014 Food and Wine Festival
*This information on this booth was obtained by me on September 26, 2014 by visiting the booth first-hand. This is not “official” information from Disney. Please always check with the cast members at each booth to confirm ingredients and safety based on your specific dietary need. For additional booth information visit the 2014 Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free Offerings Page.
This year's Food & Wine Festival is all about Puerto Rico! With lot of culinary demonstrations, mixology sessions and a huge Food & Wine Festival booth area, Puerto Rico has a huge presence this year the festival.In looking at marketplace passports, two of the four dishes served at this festival booth are listed as gluten free - the Ensalada de Carrucho (conch salad) and Carne Guisada con Arroz Blanco (slow-braised beef with Puerto Rican-grown rice).I stopped by the booth with Gluten Free in Orlando, and we each ordered one of the gluten free dishes. I first inquired with cast members at the cash register if the conch salad was gluten free and dairy free (I suspected it was, but it's always important to double-check). At this booth, they radioed a chef and they also showed me the allergy binder with the ingredients. I wasn't able to take a photo, but it was indeed gluten free and dairy free.
The conch salad was quite good. If you've never had conch (essentially a sea snail), essentially it takes a bit like calamari or clams -- a little chewy but not really fishy in any way. This dish was a nice way to highlight the conch; it was very flavorful and light. It had lots of nice flavors with onion, tomato and cilantro too. I expected this to just be seafood and was pleasantly surprised to find rice at the bottom of the salad.
Alexis from Gluten Free in Orlando tried the slow-braised beef, and you can catch her full reviews over at Gluten Free in Orlando.I wouldn't say the conch salad was my hands down favorite dish of the festival but it was really very good. It will be perfect on a hot day at Food and Wine Festival and delicious as a lighter meal option. I would definitely order it again.Have you been to this booth yet? What did you think of the gluten free & dairy free options here?
Farm Fresh — International Marketplace — 2014 Food and Wine Festival
*This information on this booth was obtained by me on September 25, 2014 by visiting the booth first-hand. This is not “official” information from Disney. Please always check with the cast members at each booth to confirm ingredients and safety based on your specific dietary need. For additional booth information visit the 2014 Food & Wine Festival Gluten Free Offerings Page.
When I heard that both of the food items served at the Farm Fresh booth were gluten free, I nearly jumped for glee. I love it when booths have only gluten free items because it means that the risk of cross-contamination is lessened. Both of the dishes also sounded fantastic and I was hoping that I could get the bacon hash minus the hollandaise dairy free.When I arrived at the booth, I checked with the cast members working at the cash register and asked inquired about the dairy in the hash (minus the hollandaise) and the chicken. As with the Australia and Patagonia booths, the cast members radioed for a chef to find out about the ingredients. I was told that the hollandaise in the bacon hash was the only offending dairy item and that I could order it without it (music to my ears). So, I saddled in for two hearty dishes, ordering both the bacon hash and the griddled "yard bird."
They say everything is better with bacon, and I have to say, this was bacon at its best. Man, if this was served for breakfast at a Disney restaurant, I'd be all over it. It would be perfect with eggs (poached or over-easy). The jalapeno peppers & pickled onions added a nice spicy zip (note: you can order it without the peppers). The potatoes were well cooked, and the bacon was outrageous. Seriously, every bite was filled with tons of pepper bacon. This was definitely a winner for me.
The grilled "yard bird" didn't look like anything special to me, but this dish was also fantastic. The skin on the chicken was super flavorful and crispy (and salty in a good way). It was also well cooked and not rubbery or dry. The greens were fantastic (I never met one I didn't like) and had a nice kick of vinegar and hot sauce -- exactly how Southern green should be.For options, this booth so far wins it for me. I was so glad I was able to get both gluten free and dairy free -- and that they were delicious!Alexis from Gluten Free in Orlando also tried these dishes (and the hollandaise), and you can catch her full reviews over at Gluten Free in Orlando.Have you been to this booth yet? What did you think of the gluten free & dairy free options here?