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- 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs March 1- July 5, 2023
- 22 plant-based or gluten/wheat friendly items available at select booths
- Returning booths include The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board, The Citrus Blossom and Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is here and in full swing! The festival will run from March 1 to July 5, 2023 and there are more than 15 Outdoor Kitchens blooming with delicious eats and sips that are sure to satisfy your palate. There are some fan favorite booths returning such as The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board and Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE, along with 54 new dishes making their debut at this year’s festival! You can get a full look at all menu items coming to the festival by checking out the Disney Eats Foodie Guide.
Whether you have special dietary needs or just looking to enjoy some delicious plant-based options, we’ve compiled a full list of 22 plant-based and/or gluten/wheat friendly food items you can find at the festival! So with that, let’s take a look!
Gluten/Wheat Friendly Items
EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
- Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with bacon lardons, potato croutons, chive oil, and crispy leeks (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Available March 1 through April 8)
- Barbecued Seared Pork Tenderloin with summer succotash, herb butter, and grapefruit vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Available May 20 through July 5)
Northern Bloom (Canada)
- Seared Scallops with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and Nueske’s Applewood-smoked Bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET (Germany)
- Potato Pancake with caramelized ham, onions, and herb sour cream (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)
- Quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza: House-made masa tortillas with squash blossoms, bacon, onion, zucchini, and cheese (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Taco Vampiro: Barbacoa Beef in a Corn Tortilla with crispy grilled monterey jack cheese, salsa ranchera, and esquites (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Plant-Based Food Items
BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
- Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based)
Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders)
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and spicy corn chips (New) (Plant-based)
- Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based)
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)
- Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based)
- Grilled Chicken or Lamb Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
La Isla Fresca Between Morocco and France
- Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based)
Pineapple Promenade Near Port of Entry
- DOLE Whip (Plant-based)
Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE Near Port of Entry
- Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and kimchee mayonnaise (Plant-based)
- IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based)
- Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream (New) (Plant-based)
The Land Cart hosted by Advent Health
- Vegetable Plate: Broccoli, carrot sticks, and tomatoes with dip (Plant-based)
- Pretzels with Hummus Dip (Plant-based)
- Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (Plant-based)
Gluten/Wheat Friendly & Plant-Based Food Items
Refreshment Outpost)
- Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET (Germany)
- Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
And there you have it, the 22 dishes that are plant-based and/or gluten/wheat friendly! I don’t know about you, but I’m excited to try out as many of these items and more at this year’s festival. If you’re looking to dine outside of the festival booths, you can request to speak with a chef or a special diets-trained cast member at most table-service and select quick-service restaurants.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @DisneyEats and be sure to use #DisneyEats to share your favorite spring inspired dishes. For more information on all things food and beverage, be sure to check out the Disney Eats topics page for up-to-date first looks, foodie news, and more.
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