What are the Changes to the Global Marketplaces at the 2018 Food & Wine Festival?

August 1, 2018

Yesterday, Disney finally unveiled the incredible menus for the 30+ food booths making up the Global Marketplace for the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. You can check out the complete list here. Food & Wine Festival regulars will be pleased to know that the majority of the booths from 2017 will be making a comeback. However, there are a few changes we’ve noticed. Here’s a quick rundown of booths that don’t seem to be a part of this year’s line-up as well as some new additions.

Global Marketplaces that don’t seem to be returning in 2018 are as follows:

Farm Fresh
Patagonia
Scotland

Now let’s take a look at the new additions and the terrific offerings you’ll find at each:

Craft Drafts – A craft beer-lovers paradise you’ll find a wide array of cool Florida brews!

Central 28 Beer Company Waff-Ale, DeBary, FL (Flight 1)
Bold City Brewing 1901 Roasted Red Ale, Jacksonville, FL (Flight 1)
Florida Beer Company Passport Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL (Flight 1)
First Magnitude Brewing Co. Lemongrass Saison, Gainesville, FL (Flight 2)
JDub’s Brewing Company Honeydew Melon Kölsch, Sarasota, FL (Flight 2)
Shipyard Brewing Company Monkey Fist IPA, Clearwater, FL (Flight 2)
Your choice of 2 distinctive Beer Flights

Festival Center Wine Shop – As you’re picking up your essentials at the Festival Center or checking out a seminar, stop by for this impressive array of wines and light bites that pair perfectly!

Charcuterie Plate: Chefs Selection of Artisanal Meats and Accompaniments
La Bottega di BelGioioso® Cheese Plate: Crescenza-Stracchino®, CreamyGorg® Gorgonzola Dolce, and Artigiano® Vino Rosso Cheeses
Bloody Mary Seafood Cocktail: Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Olive Salad and Crisp Lettuce in a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette
Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara County (White Flight)
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley (White Flight)
Silverado Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley (White Flight)
Silverado Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros
Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Goldie” Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (Pinot Noir Flight)
Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Birdie” Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills (Pinot Noir Fight)
Skywalker Vineyards Sommita Pinot Noir, Marin County (Pinot Noir Flight)
Silverado Vineyards Fantasia Sangiovese Blend, Napa Valley (Red Flight)
Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley (Red Flight)
Fess Parker Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County (Red Flight)
Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
White Flight
Pinot Noir Flight
Red Flight

Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar – We love a good Mimosa and this new addition definitely delivers. You’ll find a few wonderful versions as well a variety of fresh baked goods.

Chocolate Croissant: Flaky Croissant stuffed with Chocolate
Almond Croissant: Flaky Croissant topped with Toasted Almonds
Jumbo Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping
Cheese Danish with Sweet Icing
Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Pomegranate, Orange and Grapefruit Juices
Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
Madras Mimosa with Cranberry Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice
Fromosa: Frozen Mimosa featuring White Claw Lime Hard Seltzer

These are just a few of the changes we noted when menus were released yesterday. However, it should be mentioned that changes to the Global Marketplace line-up could chnage at any time. The best way to stay up-to-date on this year’s Food & Wine Festival happenings is to follow along with Disney Addicts and our sister site Chip and Co

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