1/8/21 1/8/21

2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Gluten Free Offerings

Now in its 5th year, the International Festival of the Arts is set to take place at Epcot from January 8, 2021 through February 22, 2021. It highlights three artistic disciplines: Visual, Culinary, and the Performing Arts. So, there’s lots to see and experience throughout the festival.

With that in mind, the festival includes Food Studios that features food & beverage options similar to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival and Flower & Garden Festival. The festival passports and booth menus indicate items that are GF (which Disney refers to as Gluten Friendly) and are not made with gluten containing ingredients. While items marked GF are limited in 2021, there may be a few additional dishes that are not marked GF but are or that can be easily modified. We’ll be sure to update this list with any modifications or notes about dishes, including updated information about dairy free options.

Here is a listing of the current gluten free menu items based on information from the official Epcot International Festival of the Arts website and other sites, such as 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 – Gluten-Free

El Artista Hambriento

Chile Relleno: Fried Poblano Pepper filled with Flank Steak, Black Beans, and Tomatoes drizzled with a Poblano Cream Sauce – Gluten-Free
Pork Belly Pastor: Pastor-marinated Pork Belly atop Boniato Puree with Charred Pineapple and Crispy Cilantro – Gluten-Free
Taco de Chocolate: Chocolate Candy Shell filled with Mexican Chocolate Mousse with a touch of Chile topped with Tropical Fruit – Gluten-Free

Pop Eats!

Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam – Gluten-Free

Vibrante & Vivido Food Studio

Blue Corn Pupusa stuffed with Cheese and topped with Shredded Pork, Guajillo, and Arbol Chile Sauce, Cabbage Slaw, and Aji Amarillo Crema – Gluten-Free

Stay tuned to sources like the Disney Food Blog and here on Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW for the latest 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts news!

What are you most looking forward to this year at the Festival of the Arts?

1/22/18 1/22/18

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?

1/22/18 1/22/18

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?

1/14/18 1/14/18

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?

1/14/18 1/14/18

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.

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

1/15/17 1/15/17

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?

1/15/17 1/15/17

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?

1/15/17 1/15/17

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?

1/8/17 1/8/17

2017 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Vegetarian and Vegan Offerings

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is a brand new event coming to Epcot in January 2017. Beginning on January 13, 2017, the Festival of the Arts will take place Fridays through Mondays until February 20, 2017 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 will include the Food Studios with several food and beverage booths, very similar to the ones at the Food & Wine Festival and Flower & Garden Festival.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.Please note this is NOT the Gluten Free (and other special dietary needs) List. Please check the blog’s Gluten Free Festival of the Arts Gluten Free Food 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.

Figment White Chocolate Art Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
White Chocolate Mickey Puzzle with Artist Palette – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)

Masterpiece Kitchen

Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction – $9.00 – Vegetarian
White Chocolate Puzzle on an Artist Palette – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
Mickey and Pluto White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)

Painter’s Palate

Margherita Flatbread with Basil Pesto and Balsamic Drizzle – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
White Chocolate Figment Puzzle served on an Artist Palette – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
Mary Blair White Chocolate Art Painting with Chocolate Easel – $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian (also Gluten Free)
Pop’t Art: Abstract Designed Sugar Cookie with Chocolate Hazelnut Filling – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian

Pop Eats!

Pop’t Art: Modern-design Sugar Cookie with Chocolate Hazelnut Filling – $4.00, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Chocolate – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible – Vegetarian
Goofy White Chocolate Puzzle – $6.50, DDP Snack Eligible – 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 2017 Epcot International Festival of the Arts news!What are you most looking forward to this year at the Festival of the Arts?