Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Team – The 2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival debuts 12 food and beverage Garden Marketplaces inspired by herb and produce gardens, as well as backyard living. Heading the teams creating and installing the marketplaces (l-r): Beverage Manager Marianne Hunnel, Epcot Executive Chef Jens Dahlmann and Festival Horticulture Manager Eric Darden. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Garden-to-Table Delights at Epcot Fest – Garden gnome Mickey Mouse, nestled in a bed of berry plants at Epcot, eyes a sweet dish — Angel Food Cake with macerated Florida Berries — to be featured at the new Florida Fresh garden marketplace during the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 6-May 19, 2013. It’s the festival’s first year to ...

Fresh Tomatoes from Farm to Table at Epcot Garden Fest – Fresh Waterkist Farms Heirloom Tomatoes are paired with house-made Mozzarella, Minus 8 Vinegar and fresh Basil to create a mouth-watering dish at The Cottage: Savories, Trifles and Tea garden marketplace by the United Kingdom Pavilion at the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 6-May 19. Epcot is located at Walt Disney World Resort ...

Florida Fresh Shrimp Debuts at Epcot Garden Fest – The new Florida Fresh garden marketplace at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (March 6-May 19) features Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, fresh Zellwood Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro. It’s the festival’s first year to feature garden- and backyard-living-inspired food and beverage items at a dozen marketplace locations around the World Showcase promenade. ...

Florida Shrimp, Tomato Wine Debut at Epcot Garden Fest – The new Florida Fresh garden marketplace at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (March 6-May 19) features Shrimp and Stone Ground Grits with Andouille Sausage, fresh Zellwood Corn, Tomatoes and Cilantro. Hot Sun Tomato Wine by Florida Orange Groves Winery adds a perfect kick to pair with the dish. It’s the festival’s first year to ...

Watermelon Salad Surprise at Epcot Garden Fest – The new Florida Fresh garden marketplace at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (March 6-May 19) melds fresh flavors to offer Watermelon Salad with pickled Red Onions, Baby Arugula, Feta Cheese and Balsamic Reduction. It’s the festival’s first year to feature garden- and backyard-living-inspired food and beverage items at a dozen marketplace locations around the ...

Mocktails for One and All – Fresh fruits, herbs and veggies inspire an impressive menu of cocktails and non-alcoholic “mocktails” for guests at the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (March 6-May 19). It’s the festival’s first year to feature garden- and backyard-living-inspired food and beverage items at a dozen marketplace locations around the World Showcase promenade. (l-r) Chilled Rose ...

Garden Cocktails Refresh at Epcot Fest – Disney guests can toast the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival with cocktails and other beverages that begin with fresh garden ingredients. It’s the festival’s first year to feature garden- and backyard-living-inspired food and beverage items at a dozen marketplace locations around the World Showcase promenade. (l-r) Watermelon Passion Fruit Cocktail, Orange Blossom Pilsner ...

Watermelon Wonder at Epcot Fest – Florida watermelon and sugar cane make a statement as ingredients in the Watermelon Passion Fruit Cocktail served with Cane Vodka from Florida Distillery LLC featured at the Florida Fresh garden marketplace during the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. It’s the festival’s first year to feature garden- and backyard-living-inspired food and beverage items at ...

Epcot Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Magical Moment – Meg Crofton, president Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations U.S. and France, joins Disney executives, Epcot cast members and guests to celebrate the park’s 30th anniversary Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. The on-stage ceremony at America Gardens Theatre included performances by iconic Epcot musical groups and a colorful burst of confetti. Epcot guests on Monday were ...