Quick Service Picks at Epcot

There's an abundance of quick service restaurants (Disney's version of "fast food") in Epcot, and many of the options are very appealing, with the World Showcase being flooded with eateries of all types.  During lunch especially, these restaurants can get really busy, and it can be hard to choose exactly where you want to eat.  Having some knowledge about these quick service restaurants before going to the park can help you pick the best quick service place for you to eat!

However, even if you don't pre-plan where to go, you can't go wrong with Disney food!




Planner vs. Impulsive
Though the planner and the impulsive individual might be happy with any choice, it's nice to have a clue what might be best suited for you before going to the parks!

Planner

• Location: World Showcase, Germany Pavilion
• Menu: Lunch/Dinner
• Why: This is a great place for some really interesting cuisine, that goes great with a German beer.  This is a really good place for the planner for 2 reasons.
• 1. It is good to have an idea of what type of food is served there and that all people in the party will like it before going there.
• 2. It's close to the middle of World Showcase (there is a ferry boat that lands right in front of it while running), so it's good to plan to be there around lunch if that's what you want.

Planner Alternative: The fish and chips at the Yorkshire County Fish Shop is delicious!
Location: World Showcase, United Kingdom Pavilion
Menu: Fish and Chips...and the other things
Why: The fish and chips is great for a quick stop, just be sure that everyone in the group is happy with fish, because that is basically all that is served there.

Impulsive

• Location: Future World West (in the Land pavilion)
• Menu: Breakfast, Lunch/Dinner
• Why: Sunshine Seasons serves multiple different types of food, which will suit any palate.  Everything there is very fresh and delicious, with variety ranging from sandwiches, asian, and even more homestyle food items.  This dining area also has plenty of room for many people, making it a great stop, even if it's busy and last minute.

Saver vs. Spender
Whether you have a seemingly endless budget, or are pinching the pennies as much as possible, there is a quick service stop in Epcot that's just right for you!

Saver

• Location: World Showcase, French Pavilion
• Menu: All Day Menu
• Why: This restaurant has some delicious sandwiches, soups, and other dishes that, even when purchased alone, can be big enough for an entrée!
• Note: Though most of World Showcase is closed before 11 AM, Les Halles is serving pastries and some sandwiches that are great for breakfast!
• This is also a great place just for dessert!  You can find many delicious pastries here, none of which you can go wrong with!

Spender

• Location: World Showcase, Mexico Pavilion
• Menu: Lunch/Dinner
• Why: This place makes delicious Mexican food, that any standard Mexican food lover would enjoy!  It also offers a great view of the World Showcase Lagoon.  This location tends to be for the "spender" because of the inevitable add ons...guacamole, churros, and margaritas!  But they are worth it, trust me!

Romantic vs. Fun

Even quick service stops can embody the feel of the Walt Disney World visit you want to have! 

Romantic

• Location: World Showcase, Norway Pavilion
• Menu: Lunch/Dinner
• Why: This little bakery is a crowd favorite because of the school bread.  However, the rustic and intricately detailed interior and exterior make for a perfect place for a couple to relax and have some tasty sandwiches!  Just be sure to grab dessert afterward...maybe split a piece of school bread and try some rice cream!

Fun

• Location: World Showcase, Morocco Pavilion
• Menu: Lunch/Dinner
• Why: This quick-service stop is great for those who want to have a little bit more adventurous cuisine without having to stop their entire day to get it.  The options here are all delicious, and the seating area is gorgeously detailed and fun to be in.  Be sure to check out the gift shop next door as well as grab a piece of baklava!

There were some other quick service option left out...what do you YOU think of the places that weren't included?  Would you pick a different option for any category (snack only stops not included)?  Let me know in the comments!

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Planning Fastpass+: Updates!

Since the roll out of Fastpass+ a few months ago, Disney has been tweaking the system to try and improve the experience for all guests!  New Fastpass+ options have been added, attractions have switched tiers, and the rule along with Fastpass+ have changed for the better!

On my main pages about planning Fastpass+, I have made changes to reflect Disney's changes and better help you plan!  I also posted an update about the changed rules.

Instead of rewriting them all here, I'll just put the links here!:

Reserving Fastpass+

Planning Fastpass+ for Magic Kingdom

Planning Fastpass+ for Epcot

Planning Fastpass+ for Hollywood Studios

Planning Fastpass+ for Animal Kingdom

Magic Band and Fastpass+ Updates

Happy Planning!

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Mexico: Frozen Lime Margarita

Sorry for the delay in this last post in the Drink Around the World series.  Check out my twitter for some explanation.  Anyway...

Here we are at our final stop on our tour around world showcase at home, Mexico!

In Epcot, Mexico is one of the best places to get a specialty drink.  The margarita options there are basically endless.  You can smell the tequila in La Cava de Tequila before you see it!  But to save on buying ingredients, for our drink around the world, we'll just make a simple frozen Lime Margarita, found at the margarita stand out front!

To make one frozen lime margarita, you will need:

• 1 1/2 oz. (1 shot) tequila
• 3 oz. sweet and sour mix
• 1 1/2 oz. simple syrup (made by boiling down sugar with water)
• 1 oz. lime juice
• 1 cup ice
• Salt (for garnish)

To make the drink, you will first need to create the simple syrup.  To do this, simply add 2 parts sugar to one part water (you'll want to make a little more than needed for this drink to be sure that too much water doesn't boil off).  Boil until all of the sugar has dissolved, and let sit until cool.

Add all of the ingredients to a blender with ice.  Blend on high until all of the ice cubes have been broken into small pieces.  Rim your glass in salt. (If using regular table salt and not margarita salt, be sure to use a lot less than shown in the main picture.)  Add the frozen drink to the glass and serve with a straw (also not pictured).  And that's it!

Check out yesterday's post from Norway.

(For links to all the drinks, click here.)

So what did you think about Drink Around the World at Home? 

Would you have chosen to make any different drinks?

Are you going to give this a try with a few friends?

Let me know in the comments!

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Norway: Viking Coffee

Our second-to-last stop on our home drinking journey around World Showcase is Norway!

The most popular drink here is the aquavit, a vodka-like beverage flavored with spices that is produced in Scandinavia.  However, a more accessible drink (and easy favorite of mine) served in Norway's pavilion is Viking Coffee!

To make one Viking Coffee, you will need:

• 1 1/2 oz. (1 shot) Bailey's Irish Cream
• 1 1/1 oz. (1 shot) Kahlua
• 1 cup of brewed coffee, hot or iced
• Sugar - to taste
• Whipped Cream - optional

Simply mix the Bailey's and Kahlua into a glass of brewed coffee, adding sugar if the drink is still too bitter for you.  Feel free to top your with whipped cream if you have it on hand, as that is one of the options available in Kringla Bakeri Og Cafe in Epcot!

Viking Coffee from World Showcase
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Tomorrow we are on to our last stop in World Showcase, Mexico!

View yesterday's post from China.

(For links to all the drinks, click here.)

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China: Ginger Zinger

 With only three stops left on our at home tour of Wold Showcase, we stop at China for a Ginger Zinger!

This drink is actually available at the China pavilion, however it is made with ginger liquor and light rum.  Using what we had available from other drinks, I instead made this with spiced rum and ginger ale.

You will need the following for one Ginger Zinger:

• 1 1/2 oz. (1 shot) of spiced rum
• 1/2 oz. lemon juice
• Ginger ale

Mix the rum and lemon together in a glass. Top with as much ginger ale as desired...approximately 3 shots worth.  If you happen to have any extra lemon laying around, garnish it with a lemon twist.

Simple enough, right?

As our tour continues, check out the next drink from Norway!

See yesterday's post from Germany.

(For links to all the drinks, click here.)

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Germany: Jager Bomb

Evidence I was at fiancé's house-his Pitt shot glass.  Whoops. 

The next stop is every beer-lover's favorite, Germany!

Though it is quite obvious that there is nothing like a German beer, the next most popular drink from this country is definitely their signature liquor, Jagermeister.  And a popular way to drink Jagermeister is in the classic Jager-Bomb, a shot of Jagermeister dropped into a glass of beer, drank quickly.

However, one of the "under $50" requirements was no beer.  I knew I wanted to use Jagermeister, but there aren't too many mixed drinks that use this licorice-flavored ingredient.  As I searched the internet for "what pairs well with Jager," one of the suggestions was Root Beer...and I thought, perfect!

So here's the instructions on how to make a Jager-Bomb..."beer" and all!

To make one Jager-Bomb, you will need:

• 1 shot Jagermeister
• 2/3 glass of Root Beer

Pour the two items separately (as pictured in the main photo).  Gently drop the Jagermeister shot into the root beet and chug!

I found that the taste of this reminded me of a Necco Wafer (throwback!).  It was much better than I expected!

Bombs away!  Check out tomorrow's post, a cocktail from China!

See where we visited yesterday, Italy.

(For links to all the drinks, click here.)

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Italy: Peach Belini

As we continue around World Showcase (from our living room!), we next encounter Italy!

Known primarily for it's delicious wine selection, I've instead picked another favorite of the Italy pavilion, but with a twist.  This peach belini uses vodka and sprite instead of Prosecco (a sparkling wine) because you'll already have those ingredients on hand!

To make one Peach Belini, you will use:

• 1/2 can of peaches (about one peach) pureed
• 1 1/2 oz. (1 shot) vodka
• Lemon lime soda

To start, puree the peaches as smooth as possible.  Mix in the shot of vodka and pour into a champagne flute, or other glass.  Top with lemon lime soda until the bubbles reach the top of the glass (as shown in the main photo).

The actual drink from World Showcase

Sip on this while we journey along to the next stop, Germany!

Check out yesterday's post, American Adventure.

(For links to all the drinks, click here.)






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American Adventure: Bourbon Lemonade

Our journey...or, adventure...continues with our next stop, American Adventure!

This pavilion offers a frozen Bourbon Lemonade, replicated here!  However, the drink in World Showcase uses Red Stag, a cherry flavored bourbon.  I used regular bourbon, and left out the cherry flavoring (I hate cherries!).  That being said, you could definitely add some cherry flavoring, or actual cherries, to add that flavor back in!

To make one bourbon lemonade, all you'll need is:

• 1 cup lemonade
• 1 cup lemonade ice cubes
• 1 1/2 oz. (1 shot) bourbon

Just add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.  Add to a glass and enjoy!

Check out tomorrow post as we travel to Italy!

See yesterday's drink from Japan.

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Japan: Green Tea Martini

Next on our journey drinking around the world is Japan!

Other than sake, a flavor that the Japan pavilion is most known for is green tea.  Among other snacks, they offer the flavor in a Green Tea Martini, which you can learn how to replicate here!

For one Green Tea Martini, you will need:

• 1 1/2 oz. (1 shot) green tea infused vodka
• 4 1/2 oz. (3 shots) green tea
• 1 tablespoon honey

The first thing you will need to do for this drink is to infuse the vodka with green tea.  This can be simply done by pouring a little extra vodka into a glass and placing the green tea bag into the vodka (as pictured to the right).  The flavor will be the best if left to steep overnight.

After this, you will want to make the actual green tea.  I used the same green tea packet first to attempt to get as much of the vodka that had been absorbed out.  You can heat the tea up and then ice it, or just allow the tea to steep at room temperature for a little extra time.

If you heat the tea, add the honey to the green tea while warm.  If not, just thorough mix the honey in either before or after adding the vodka to the green tea.

To summarize: 1. Make green tea infused vodka: 2. Make regular green tea: 3. Add honey: 4. Mix.

And that's it!



Kanpai! (that's "cheers" in Japanese)
Tomorrow we'll try a drink from World Showcase's home country at the American Adventure!
Check out yesterday's post from Morocco.
(For links to all the drinks, click here.)






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