{"id":6001,"date":"2017-08-15T14:13:05","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T18:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/?p=6001"},"modified":"2017-08-15T14:13:05","modified_gmt":"2017-08-15T18:13:05","slug":"top-5-things-cant-miss-epcot-food-wine-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/top-5-things-cant-miss-epcot-food-wine-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Things You Can&#8217;t Miss at the Epcot Food &#038; Wine Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As much as I am in denial about the fact that there are only a few weeks left of summer, I know that summer will inevitably say goodbye as sure as The Great Movie Ride already has (We&#8217;ll always have Paris!). \u00a0Fortunately, I can&#8217;t be too down in the dumps because there are some things to look forward to &#8211; the return of must-see TV, cool fall weather, and the start of Epcot Food &amp; Wine Festival. \u00a0This annual showcase of food, drinks, and merriment may very well be my most favorite event in all of Disney. \u00a0This year, the Festival promises to be bigger than ever: not only is the Festival running for a record 75 days \u2013 from August 31 to November 13 \u2013 but there is also a record number of Global Marketplaces (35!) featuring amazing dishes from across the world.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the top 5 things you can&#8217;t miss at this year&#8217;s Epcot Food &amp; Wine Festival:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/top-5-things-cant-miss-epcot-food-wine-festival\/#Reason_Number_5_See_World-Renowned_Chefs\" title=\"Reason Number 5: See World-Renowned Chefs\">Reason Number 5: See World-Renowned Chefs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/top-5-things-cant-miss-epcot-food-wine-festival\/#Reason_Number_4_Party_for_the_Senses\" title=\"Reason Number 4: Party for the Senses\">Reason Number 4: Party for the Senses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/top-5-things-cant-miss-epcot-food-wine-festival\/#Reason_Number_3_Watch_The_CHEW_Live\" title=\"Reason Number 3: Watch The CHEW Live\">Reason Number 3: Watch The CHEW Live<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/top-5-things-cant-miss-epcot-food-wine-festival\/#Reason_Number_2_Eat_to_the_Beat_Concert_Series\" title=\"Reason Number 2: Eat to the Beat Concert Series\">Reason Number 2: Eat to the Beat Concert Series<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/top-5-things-cant-miss-epcot-food-wine-festival\/#Reason_Number_1_The_Eats\" title=\"Reason Number 1: The Eats!\">Reason Number 1: The Eats!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_Number_5_See_World-Renowned_Chefs\"><\/span>Reason Number 5: See World-Renowned Chefs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If I were to have a network playing on the background on the TV, it&#8217;s most likely The Food Network (which will change to Disney once my children get a hold of the remote control, but I digress). \u00a0The Epcot Food &amp; Wine Festival is showcasing some amazing culinary talent this year &#8211; and you can see them live in action! \u00a0Here&#8217;s a small sampling of a very long lineup of culinary greats: Art Smith, Bryan Voltaggio, Buddy Valastro, Carla Hall, Cat Cora, Geoffrey Zakarian, Garham Elliott, Jehangir Mehta, Maneet Chauhan, and Robert Irvine. \u00a0And of course, we&#8217;ll also see famous chefs within the Walt Disney World resorts, including Scott Hunnel of the legendary Victoria &amp; Albert&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_Number_4_Party_for_the_Senses\"><\/span>Reason Number 4: Party for the Senses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9.jpg\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4a3067\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4a3067;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"not-transparent aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2643\" src=\"http:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9-650x365.jpg\" alt=\"Party for the Senses\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9-650x365.jpg 650w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9-266x150.jpg 266w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Party-For-The-Senses-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-16x9-jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It might be considered a splurge, but Party for the Senses promises to be a great evening of food, drinks and entertainment. \u00a0Held at the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, this event runs on select Saturdays from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm during the Epcot Food &amp; Wine Festival. \u00a0World-renowned chefs and master sommeliers get together to create a feast for all guests. \u00a0Picture different tasting stations with various food items &amp; drinks scattered all throughout the event &#8211; yours to enjoy over and over! \u00a0And if you&#8217;re ready to take a break, have a seat and enjoy the performances &#8211; in previous years, we have seen Cirque du Soleil acrobats, singers, and musicians. \u00a0As a bonus, this event also gives you reserved seating for either the 5:30 pm or 6:45 pm Eat to the Beat Concert Series (more on that later).<\/p>\n<p>Pricing ranges from $179 to $329 per guest based on different categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Category #1: Wine View Lounge ($329 per guest plus tax, gratuities included) &#8211; includes a private reserved table, artisanal cheeses and a specialty cocktail toast; transportation will also be provided to and from the main entrance at the start and end of the event<\/li>\n<li>Category #2: Reserved Seating ($199 per guest plus tax, gratuities included) &#8211; includes private table seating on the main floor<\/li>\n<li>Category #3: Guaranteed Seating\u00a0($179 per guest plus tax, gratuities included) &#8211; includes guaranteed seating which may have obstructed or distant view, and you may be seated with other guests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event dates for this year&#8217;s Festival are: 9\/23, 10\/7, 10\/14, 10\/21, and 11\/11. \u00a0On 9\/23, Party for the Senses will feature chefs from Disney Springs, and on 10\/21, the party will feature chefs throughout the Disney Parks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_Number_3_Watch_The_CHEW_Live\"><\/span>Reason Number 3: Watch The CHEW Live<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Live from Epcot, the cast of The CHEW &#8211; including Mario Batali, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon (we will miss you, Daphne Oz!) &#8211; will showcase their charm and wit while talking about their favorite dishes and cooking tips. \u00a0The show will be live from Wednesday through Friday, 10\/4-10\/6, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (airing 10\/9-10\/13). \u00a0Valid audience ticket is required, and valid Epcot admission is required. \u00a0To request tickets to see the show, <a href=\"http:\/\/1iota.com\/Show\/383\/The-Chew\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"heroData\">\n<div class=\"fullContent\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_Number_2_Eat_to_the_Beat_Concert_Series\"><\/span>Reason Number 2: Eat to the Beat Concert Series<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Smash-Mouth-Eat-to-the-Beat-Epcot-Food-and-Wine-Festival.jpg\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3c165b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3c165b;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"not-transparent aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1963\" src=\"http:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Smash-Mouth-Eat-to-the-Beat-Epcot-Food-and-Wine-Festival-650x365.jpg\" alt=\"Smash Mouth - Eat to the Beat Epcot Food and Wine Festival\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Smash-Mouth-Eat-to-the-Beat-Epcot-Food-and-Wine-Festival-650x365.jpg 650w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Smash-Mouth-Eat-to-the-Beat-Epcot-Food-and-Wine-Festival-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Smash-Mouth-Eat-to-the-Beat-Epcot-Food-and-Wine-Festival-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Smash-Mouth-Eat-to-the-Beat-Epcot-Food-and-Wine-Festival-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Smash-Mouth-Eat-to-the-Beat-Epcot-Food-and-Wine-Festival-266x150.jpg 266w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Smash-Mouth-Eat-to-the-Beat-Epcot-Food-and-Wine-Festival-jpg.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Eat to the Beat Concert Series, in my mind, is as seminal to the Epcot Food &amp; Wine Festival as the Global Marketplaces. Each night of the Festival, Disney will showcase top notch performers across different genres at the World Showcase at Epcot America Gardens Theatre. \u00a0Showtimes are at 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, and 8:00 pm. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/lineup-2017-eat-beat-concert-series-epcots-food-wine-festival-announced-disney\/\">Click here<\/a> for a listing of all the performers this year.<\/p>\n<p>This is a very popular event, so guests have been known to line up way before showtime starts. \u00a0To get reserved seating, you can opt for the Eat to the Beat Dining Package where you can dine at one of many of Epcot&#8217;s amazing sit-down restaurants and get guaranteed seating for the show. \u00a0Here are the restaurants participating in this package:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rose &amp; Crown Pub &amp; Dining Room ($57 for adults; $21 for kids for lunch and dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Coral Reef Restaurant ($66 for adults; $22 for kids for lunch and dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Biergarten Restaurant ($44 for adults; $25 for kids for lunch | $51 for adults; $29 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>The Garden Grill Restaurant ($43 for adults; $27 for kids for breakfast | $57 for adults; $36 for kids for lunch and dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Nine Dragons Restaurant ($50 for adults; $16.99 for kids for lunch |\u00a0$58 for adults; $18.50 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Restaurant Marrakesh ($50 for adults; $16.99 for kids for lunch |\u00a0$58 for adults; $18.50 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Spice Road Table ($50 for adults; $16.99 for kids for lunch |\u00a0$58 for adults; $18.50 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria ($54 for adults; $20 for kids for lunch |\u00a0$57 for adults; $24 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Tutto Italia Ristorante ($64 for adults; $22 for kids for lunch |\u00a0$70 for adults; $25 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Chefs de France ($65.99 for adults; $17.99 for kids for lunch |\u00a0$75.99 for adults; $22.99 for kids)<\/li>\n<li>Tokyo Dining ($62 for adults; $16.99 for kids for lunch |\u00a0$74 for adults; $20.75 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Teppan Edo\u00a0($62 for adults; $16.99 for kids for lunch |\u00a0$74 for adults; $20.75 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>San Angel Inn Restaurante ($60 for adults; $15.50 for kids for lunch |\u00a0$74 for adults; $17.50 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>La Hacienda de San Angel ($80 for adults; $17.50 for kids for dinner)<\/li>\n<li>Akershus Royal Banquet Hall ($60 for adults; $36 for kids for breakfast |\u00a0$70 for adults; $42 for kids for lunch and dinner)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note: if you are using your Disney Dining Plan table service entitlement, you will need to use 2 table service credits per person for the Eat to the Beat Dining Package.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_Number_1_The_Eats\"><\/span>Reason Number 1: The Eats!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Seared-Scallops-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-Festival.jpg\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a0845d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a0845d;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"not-transparent aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5320\" src=\"http:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Seared-Scallops-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-Festival-650x433.jpg\" alt=\"Seared Scallops - Epcot Food and Wine Festival\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Seared-Scallops-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-Festival-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Seared-Scallops-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-Festival-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Seared-Scallops-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-Festival-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Seared-Scallops-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-Festival-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Seared-Scallops-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-Festival-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Seared-Scallops-Epcot-Food-And-Wine-Festival-jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can&#8217;t go to the Epcot Food &amp; Wine Festival without sampling some of the yummiest dishes across the globe. \u00a0This year, we are seeing the return of India and Thailand (back for the first time since 2009) and Spain (back for the first time since 2010). \u00a0There are 6 new Global Marketplaces added to the line up this year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Active Eats<\/strong> features a menu of &#8220;action-packed&#8221; offerings, like Loaded Mac n Cheese with Nueske\u2019s Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions and\u00a0Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake and Tortilla Streusel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coastal Eats<\/strong> features fresh seafood, like Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Lemongrass Cream,\u00a0Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette, and\u00a0Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili-Chipotle Butter Sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavors from Fire<\/strong> will bring on the heat with spicy food offerings, like\u00a0Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds,\u00a0Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses,\u00a0Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam and Maple Butter Syrup, and\u00a0Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Raspberry Dust<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light Lab<\/strong> has some super fun alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks &#8211; try the T=CC<sup>2<\/sup>: Vanilla Tonic Water and Cotton Candy (Non-Alcoholic),\u00a0RGB: Citrus Apple Freeze (Non-Alcoholic), and\u00a0Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuv\u00e9e Mousseux with Boba Pearls<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Almond Orchard Hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze\u00a0<\/strong>is all about almonds &#8211; don&#8217;t miss the\u00a0Banana Almond Sundae layered with Fresh Berries and topped with Dark Chocolate and Blueberry Almonds or the\u00a0Cold Brew Coffee with Almond Milk Foam<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Cheese Studio, Hosted by Boursin Cheese<\/strong>\u00a0is an homage to Jaq and Gus&#8217; favorite thing to eat &#8211; cheese! \u00a0There&#8217;s Braised Beef \u201cStroganoff\u201d with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, Savory Caramelized Onion Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Tart with Cold Arugula Salad and Aged Balsamic, and\u00a0Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam, Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning and Strawberry Macaroon with Boursin Pepper Cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"heroData\">\u00a0To view the full, drool-worthy menu at all the Global Marketplaces, <a href=\"http:\/\/guide2wdw.com\/check-2017-epcot-food-wine-festival-booth-menus\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>And with that, let me turn it over to you: what are you looking forward to the most at this year\u2019s Epcot Food &amp; Wine Festival? \u00a0Which new Global Marketplace will you try first? \u00a0Which Eat to the Beat Concert Series performer will you line up for? \u00a0Sound off in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Fall is a great time to visit Walt Disney World. \u00a0With events like the Epcot Food &amp; Wine Festival and Mickey\u2019s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, there is just so much to see and do. \u00a0If you are thinking about planning a vacation to Disney, contact me at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:myra@worldofmagictravel.com\">myra@worldofmagictravel.com<\/a>\u00a0or (920) 526-0809. \u00a0As the resident travel agent for Guide2WDW, it is my job to make sure you get a great deal when you travel and also give you the latest tips and tricks to make the most out of your vacation! \u00a0Contact me for a FREE quote today!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to make the most of Epcot&#8217;s culinary celebration this fall!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":5321,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,42,13,36],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top 5 Things You Can&#039;t Miss at the Epcot Food &amp; 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