These are over-sized wings, which may be a turn-off for some people. This has an overpowering pickle flavor, even without the pickle ranch. We hoped the ranch would cool off the wing, but it just intensified the ranch flavor even more. The chicken is tender and juicy, but the breading is just not crispy enough.

Rating out of 7: 2

Garlic-Parmesan Wings – $7.79

These are super greasy. It’s hard to even get to the point where you can taste the garlic parmesan because they’re so oily. Overall, the wings were mediocre. They aren’t crispy at all. We suspected it would be hard to mass-produce wings for an EPCOT festival and were not wrong.

Rating out of 7: 2

It took a second for the spice to cut through the sauce on these wings, but the coating is crispy with juicy, tender chicken inside. These are extremely messy, but very tasty. 

Rating out of 7: 5

These are predictably hot. The spice was tolerable but intense, at least to our group, who are accustomed to eating spicy offerings at Disney. You probably won’t find anything spicier at Walt Disney World right now. The sauce seems to be a paste applied to the wings, and it adds a bizarre layer to the texture before your mouth is overwhelmed by heat. Overall, this is a solid offering.

Rating out of 7: 6

We didn’t get a lot of heat from the sauce itself, but more from the peppers on top. It’s a little sweet, and we could taste a lot of vinegar in this. However, we prefer the old plant-based buffalo wings. It’s a nice portion with four of the strips, and we appreciate a plant-based meat option for the festival.

Rating out of 7: 4

These are pretty much your standard restaurant fried pickles. Note that they are spears, not chips. Some people think chips are superior…. some people like the spears better. We don’t really care one way or the other. The sauce on top has an unremarkable flavor. We would rather have normal ranch.

Rating out of 7: 5

Pickle Milk Shake (non-alcoholic) – $6.19

This remains one of the most talked-about items of the festival. It’s super milky on the front end. It has a strong dill flavor that lingers, but the dill overtakes the pickle. We would get it again, but if you don’t like pickles, you will definitely hate this shake. Of course, the cup that you can take home may be another incentive to try it.

Rating out of 7: 5

The smoky chicken is delicious and tender, and the barbecue-infused sauce is great, too. The cheese mixed with the smoky chicken and sauce is a beautiful combination. Our own issue with this dish is that the crust is a bit thin and chewy. It was a decent value for the two slices you get.

Rating out of 7: 5

New! Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Baumkuchen – $6.49

This is pretty good, and the textures of the crumble, cream, and caramel are nice. We were a bit divided on whether or not the cake was moist or dry. It’s an exceptional dish. We thought it may be too sweet, but it’s really not. The caramel sauce is unbelievably good.

Rating out of 7: 6

We love the butterscotch flavor with the whisky, especially in this hot weather. It’s not overly sweet, and everything is perfectly blended. The waffle is frozen. It’s not terrible, but it doesn’t necessarily add anything to the drink. In fact, we aren’t sure it’s supposed to be eaten at all. It may just be a fun garnish.

Rating out of 7: 5

New! Pistachio-Chocolate Mochi Doughnut – $5.29

This was very stale and chewy. And it’s not like an undercooked chewy, it’s an old chewy. The pistachio flavor is very strong (and we enjoy pistachio!), and we could hardly taste the chocolate.

Rating out of 7: 1

The flavors in these chicken dumplings are fantastic. The competing balsamic and cheese flavors, mixed with the fonduta, make this dish a stand-out for the festival. We would eat this fonduta all by itself.

The edges of the dumpling itself are crunchy and then softer in the center. It’s like the perfect brownie pan edge piece, but for dumplings.

Rating out of 7: 7

This plant-based dish is very savory thanks to the sage flavor that complements the butternut squash perfectly. We also really enjoyed the onion jam. Our only complaint is that the edge of the dumpling is chewy, but otherwise we really love this.

Rating out of 7: 5

The texture on these is perfect, and if you don’t like spicy foods, these will be a perfect alternative to the buffalo chicken. The cilantro might scare some people off, but it’s not too strong. The veggies were fresh, and the flavors worked together very well. The proportions of each ingredient were just right. Overall, these are another big winner.

Rating out of 7: 7

We were given a nice, large serving size of this dish and were impressed by the tenderness of the meat. The flavor from the beef and vegetables is great, and overall, this dish is an excellent value for the cost.

Rating out of 7: 7

The beer cheese fondue carries a lot of the dish, but the rest of it isn’t as memorable. When you get a chip with the pickled onion, the meat, and the fondue, it does have a really good balance in terms of its flavor profile. It has something salty with something a little bit sour, and an added crunch from the chip. There are lots of different textures, but without the fondue, this dish wouldn’t be as great.

Rating out of 7: 5

This dessert isn’t bad, but it’s a bit weird because the smoke almost has a savory taste. There is too much smoke flavor that it overpowers the rest. And, the cake itself is kind of doughy and not fresh. It’s smoke and dough, essentially. It does have the gooey consistency more aligned with bread pudding. We were excited for this dessert, and it failed to impress us. We did like the vanilla sauce, and if we could eat this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream it would probably give it a higher rating.

Rating out of 7: 2

In 2017, this surprisingly good drink was made with Evan Williams bourbon. In recent years, they’ve switched to the more well-known Jim Beam bourbon, but no matter – it’s still good! The Swine Brine is definitely one of the most unique cocktails offered at the festival, and many were surprised at just how good (read: weird) this ended up being. It’s a combination of apple juice, lemon juice, bourbon, and mustard, which sounds pretty terrible. Needless to say, everyone in our group grimaced before they tried it, but they ended up enjoying it more than expected. WARNING: Don’t dip the pork in.

Rating out of 7: 5

These were nicely cooked with a light, crisp outer layer. They have steak fry consistency and a generous amount of seasoning. The garlic cilantro aioli adds creaminess, but not much flavor to the fries.

Rating out of 7: 6

Fry Flight – $7.99

Sea Salt-Malt Vinegar Fries (Plant-based); Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with cinnamon sugar, candied pecans, and marshmallow cream (Plant-based); Truffle-Parmesan Fries with black garlic-truffle aïoli

All of the fries are cooked really nicely, soft on the inside and a light crunch on the outside. The salt and vinegar fries tasted exactly as you’d expect. The sweet potato fries are the sweet option to contrast the two savory dishes. They have a cinnamon sugar seasoning. You don’t taste much of the marshmallow cream (ours melted), and the candied pecans add crunch. The Truffle-Parmesan fries were the least remarkable. They are just basic fries with a little bit of parmesan cheese. Compared to the others, they don’t offer much. We were split between 5 and 6, but the blandness of the parmesan fries wasn’t enough to drop the rating.

Rating out of 7: 6

New! Mickey-shaped Celebration Macaron – $6.29

This treat is a callback to the 25th anniversary of Disney World, which was in 1996. This was also the first year of the Food & Wine Festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Despite its beautiful presentation, this is just an overly sweet item that has the faint taste of a birthday cake. The cookies are perfectly made, and they’re very delicate as desired.

The cream in the center seems to be the culprit, just offering an overly sweet flavor of a child’s treat, like a Dunkaroo or eating frosting straight from a can. We were hoping for a lot more from this.

Rating out of 7: 3

This is presented very well with adorable picnic-themed toppings. Even better, the taste lives up to the appearance. This tastes as if the cheesecake was made with strawberry Nesquik.

The toppings taste good in addition to the shake itself.

Rating out of 7: 7

This is a relatively basic and unremarkable dish. On the positive side, the shrimp is not fishy and well-cooked. But other than the enjoyable sweet chili sauce, there’s not a lot going on here. The vegetables are bad — they’re kind of soggy and don’t have a good flavor. Five shrimp for $7 is a decent value, but this still gets a low rating.

Rating out of 7: 4

The meat was rare. It was soft, tender, and fell apart when we cut it. It had a great flavor with a good lamb note, although the mint pesto was strong (and delicious). We were disappointed that the “potato crunchies” turned out to be crushed up potato chips, and not in very small pieces. They did add a nice bit of salt and crunch though. Overall, this was a really delicious dish, especially if you enjoy rare meat. With the sauce, it was a little greasy, so be sure to grab some napkins.

Rating out of 7: 6

The flavors in this dish are good. The berries were fresh and tasty, and the whipped cream was standard, but the meringue was tough and off-putting. We do not feel this really works as an overall dish.

Rating out of 7: 2

The center of this tostado is cold, and we’ve had better counter-service pork. It’s tender, but there’s no flavor. The flavors of everything else were just okay, but this was pretty uneventful in terms of festival food.

Rating out of 7: 2

This is a 30th anniversary item. It’s quite crunchy. The shrimp is disgusting; it tastes very fishy and is below average for festival shrimp. No part of this taco is doing anything for us.

Rating out of 7: 2

This dessert was falling apart as we were trying to eat it. Get a spoon for this. The sweetness of the condensed milk cuts the tartness of the berry. The idea of this dessert is better than the execution. It won’t do well in a festival with hot weather.

Rating out of 7: 4

Every Mexico margarita always tastes like Chloraseptic to us, and this one is no different. The salt rim melts quickly and runs down the side of the cup. The cherry isn’t too bad, but it does have that Chloraseptic taste to it.

Rating out of 7: 2

Of the two drinks we had, this one is really bad. We would drink the cherry drink over this one. It just tastes like chemicals, and the after-taste is awful.

Rating out of 7: 1

New! Caramel Cream and Gjetost Norwegian Brown Cheese Bolle – $5.49

This is a little too sweet for us, but the cheese does add a bit of savory to the flavor profile. It tastes a little like a brown sugar cream cheese to us. This is very soft, which is a first for us. If you want a cream cheese-filled dessert this is it.

Rating out of 7: 5

There are three different types of dumpling: chicken, pork, and vegetable. The sweet and sour sauce is the same on all of them, and it completely overpowered the filling in each dumpling. As a whole, the pork is the best filling. It has a nice ginger and garlic taste. The chicken dumpling did not have as much flavor as the pork. Finally, the vegetable dumpling tastes like a basic spring roll.

Rating out of 7: 6

This is very small for the cost. The piece of duck is very thick and very dry. It does have a smoky taste, but the dryness overpowers the overall taste of the entire bite.

Rating out of 7: 2

The minced beef is very well seasoned, but there is not much of it to be had. The noodles are also very salty and oily. Overall, this is a very forgettable dish.

Rating out of 7: 3

This is one of the most refreshing drinks of the festival, with subtle hints of the featured flavors. Nothing is overpowering, and the alcohol pour is relatively heavy. It’s a solid choice.

Rating out of 7: 6

If you like peach, you’re going to love this. If you don’t like peach, you’re going to hate this. It was very refreshing.

Rating out of 7: 5

This is exactly what it say it is: tequila, vodka, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and mango syrup. The basic flavor comes from the orange and mango juices, but overall this is nothing special.

Rating out of 7: 4

This dish is a little hearty for hot weather, but it would be good moving into the cooler months. It tastes like a basic beef stew and was slightly dry.

Rating out of 7: 3

First introduced in 2004, and we have fond memories of this dish. Everything is pretty mushy as there are no contrasting textures to make this more interesting. The flavors are great, however. It almost has a cheesy flavor and is very hearty. It’s a good healthy option for the festival, although may be best enjoyed later in the festival when the weather cools down.

Rating out of 7: 6

This was really good. The dark chocolate cake was nice and moist, and the mousse was very light. The cookie adds to the flavor profile in a nice way.

Rating out of 7: 6

This drink is a bit watery. It tastes like a blackberry tea and is very light. We find it to be very refreshing and drinkable on a warm day.

Rating out of 7: 5

This is heavy on the breading and not enough veal. It almost made the veal too dry. This could use some sauce to solve the issue of it being too dry.

Rating out of 7: 2

This is another 30th anniversary item. It’s delicious but way too hot for this time of year. It tastes like a solid French onion soup with some toasty cheese. We have no critiques for this dish.

Rating out of 7: 7

While not particularly exciting, this dessert has become a staple at the Food & Wine Festival. The crispy and flaky exterior holds in large chunks of well-cooked apple and cinnamon with a plentiful side of vanilla sauce. We recommended it, especially at the price.

Rank out of 7: 5

This looks and tastes great. It sort of reminded us a French Onion soup in tart form. It is very onion-forward and cheesy. We would have this again.

Rating out of 7: 5

This cold brew looks better than it tastes. If you don’t like black coffee, you won’t like this very much. It’s very bitter if not stirred, so we recommend mixing it well before drinking. It’s cold and refreshing, which is a plus on hot days. It reminds us of Nescafe a bit. If you don’t want any of the other Joffrey’s festival drinks, this may be a good option for you.

Rating out of 7: 4

That serrano ham is not good. It’s chewy and salty. The aioli has a bitter, artificial taste. The croqueta is fine with a nice crunch and good flavors. Everything else is low quality. If you want good croquetas and sliced ham, go to Jaleo at Disney Springs.

Rating out of 7: 3

This paella was not great. The rice was undercooked and the seafood provided a very fishy taste. Although the presentation was beautiful, the dish is not something we would get again.

Rating out of 7: 2

This is a perfectly delicate cake. It melts in your mouth. The flavors are just right and work well with each other. It has the right amount of citrus flavor from the orange sauce.

Rating out of 7: 6

This was served very cold and icy, but was definitely not a slush. It has a sharp, bitter flavor, and the liqueur does not cut through the tartness of the lemonade.

Rating out of 7: 2

This tastes straight out of the microwave. It’s impossible to cut. The cheese is congealed. The crust is chewy and flavorless. The tomato sauce is coagulated. Lunchables-quality ham and parmesan are the only flavors we’re getting. It tastes microwaved.

Rating out of 7: 1

This doesn’t look like a drumstick, which is off-putting. It’s flavorless. The drumstick is dry. The gnocchi and mushrooms aren’t bad but not good enough to make up for the nothing-ness of everything else.

Rating out of 7: 2

The flavors are good but the consistency is all wrong. It’s liquid-y like melted Jell-O.

Rating out of 7: 3

This isn’t bad. It’s crisp, refreshing, and balanced. If you like bellinis, you’ll like this.

Rating out of 7: 5

Italian Red Sangria – $14

Have you ever put red wine in the microwave? That’s what this is. We thought sangria came with ice and fruit, but this was just a room temperature liquid. The flavor was fruity, so it could have been really good, but as it got hotter, it was just too warm to drink.

Rating out of 7: 2

We would ask how this is Italian, but considering the Italy Pavilion’s long history of bad and bizarre festival food, we’re probably beyond that question. It tastes like pink lemonade. It’s super tart, like there’s a pound of sugar in one cup. It’s barely passable, which makes one of the better things from the Italy booth.

Rating out of 7: 3

This has a natural strawberry flavor but is very sweet. It also burns the back of the throat. You can add Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine, which would probably taste good.

Rating out of 7: 3

This has lots of blackberry. It’s tart, hot, and really good. Plus, we love the textures playing together. The streusel is really thick with a warm, baked underlayer. This blackberry tastes fresh and real. The only thing that might make it better is if there was another flavor other than blackberry, like vanilla gelato.

Rating out of 7: 6

This tastes like bad pumpkin pie although it’s not awful. It’s not the delicious pumpkin flavoring from the Funnel Cake stand. It’s funky and earthy although creamy and rich.

Rating out of 7: 3

This doesn’t have a great presentation for Disney. It looks and tastes like school lunchroom food. There’s too much bread and not enough meat. The flavors are decent, it’s just pedestrian.

Rating out of 7: 4

While this comes with butter to dip in, the roll does not need it. This was very good. The lobster was great and not fishy tasting at all.

Rating out of 7: 7

Freshly Baked Chocolate Pudding Cake – $4.99

with Kentucky bourbon caramel

This is a good chocolate lava cake, although we’ve never had a bad one. It instantly melts in your mouth. It has a rich dark chocolate flavor. The bourbon caramel sauce is a perfect accompaniment. It’s not ideal for hot weather, but it will be the perfect dessert later this fall.

Rating out of 7: 6

New! Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake – $12.50

Funnel cake with pumpkin pie ice cream, whipped cream, dark chocolate sauce, cinnamon streusel, and powdered sugar

The ice cream is outstanding. It has a creamy pumpkin flavor — the most pleasant pumpkin flavor we’ve had outside of pumpkin pie. The funnel cake itself is perfect with a crispy exterior and soft interior. The streusel on top adds a crunch.

Rating out of 7: 7

We like everything in here except the tuna, which isn’t fresh and brings everything down. It’s not horribly spicy. If you’re spice-averse, you could still try this. You mostly taste the rice cracker, cucumber, and seaweed. It’s perfectly fine.

Rating out of 7: 4

The beef is average and bland. It does not taste like wagyu. Again, the rice and seaweed are fine. If you want to try a hand roll, go with the tuna. Don’t waste your time on this.

Rating out of 7: 2

Inside of this delicately prepared bao bun is a good amount of shredded chicken tossed in a sweet teriyaki sauce. The menu description says there’re vegetables in there, but there’s far more chicken than vegetables—and that’s a good thing! There’s a lot of value here in the relatively large portion for the price, especially in EPCOT festival terms. It’s a tasty and safe bet for this year.

Rating out of 7: 6

You can get this drink with or without chips. There’s no alcoholic version. The drink is basic. It tastes like tart mango-apple juice. The boba pearls don’t really add anything.

Rating out of 7: 1

As for the potato chips, the wasabi-soy sauce isn’t evenly spread across the chips. Some of them are flavorless, some of them have a strong wasabi flavor. It’s not worth the upcharge.

Rating out of 7: 1

The plum wine is present but the yuzu is overpowering. We didn’t taste the kiwi syrup or apple juice. It’s a little oily.

Rating out of 7: 2

The chicken was quite spicy, which is surprising because nothing in the description indicates it to be spicy. Otherwise, the chicken is a little chewy and not remarkable. There’s nothing that explodes with flavor here. You won’t be disappointed, but you won’t be blown away.

Rating out of 7: 4

Spanakopita – $5.19

This was sadly just not that good. Spanakopita should have a flaky, crunchy bite to it, but these were chewy. The phyllo was greasy. One of our reporters called it “the Sam’s Club.” The spinach and feta flavor was decent, but not worth the texture.

Rating out of 7: 4

We really enjoyed this, as it has a nice, charred flavor. The honey, pistachio, and cheese are all great.

Rating out of 7: 7

There are a lot of different flavors here. The hummus is nice and pleasant, and the chicken has a nice spice on it. We loved the little cherry tomatoes, and the vegetables were fresh. This is another healthier festival offering. It’s a little burnt, but in the best way. Our only complaint is that the portion is small.

Rating out of 7: 6

Another fantastic dish here at Tangierine Cafe. The steak is melt-in-your-mouth tender with a nice little kick to it. We also really liked the yogurt sauce, which also has a good amount of spice. The chickpeas provided another texture, which elevates the dish even more. We would pay for a whole entree of this.

Rating out of 7: 7

We loved this dish! It’s really good and the spices are very warm but it still feels light. The raisin relish is the stand-out star, and the cauliflower is nice and tender. We found the cucumber to be refreshing for a hot day in EPCOT. Overall, there is an earthy flavor but still light.

Rating out of 7: 7

The pita bread used for these is not great and tastes store-bought. The chermoula chicken version was okay, and we enjoyed the veggies. However, it needed more spice and seasoning Rating: 4/7). The Moroccan-spiced Lamb was a much better. It was slightly dry, but with all the vegetables, it made for a decent wrap (Rating: 5/7). The plant-based falafel was also very dry and didn’t taste great (Rating 3/7).

Rating out of 7: 4

New! Chocolate-Pistachio Cookie – $4.29

This is a nice, soft cookie, but the flavors aren’t as profound as we were hoping for. It has a subtle dark chocolate taste with a hint of salty pistachio at the end. We wish the flavor matched how much we like the texture. It’s perfectly baked, but the ingredients don’t bring anything interesting.

Rating out of 7: 4

The Belgian waffle is unbelievable, we couldn’t get over it. It reminds us of Biscoff and is a great substitute for peanut butter. The waffle is sweet, too.

Rating out of 7: 7

Previously, the beer-braised beef was found on a waffle. A few years ago they decided it looked more attractive on mashed potatoes, and we agree. It’s also a lot easier to eat! The beef is ultra tender and falls apart with a fork, and there’s plenty of gravy and mashed potatoes to help soak each other up. It’s an absolutely fantastic dish, albeit not looking the most photogenic.

Rating out of 7: 7

Chilled Belgian Coffee (non-alcoholic) – $5.29

This tastes like chocolate milk blended with a strong coffee. There’s not much more to it beyond that, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s pretty basic, but not a bad option for a pick-me-up in the late afternoon or early evening.

Rating out of 7: 5

This basically tastes the same as the non-alcoholic version, just with a hint of liquor.

Rating out of 7: 5

The shrimp’s not too fishy. It is excellent and a much better quality than the Mexico one. The rice could be cooked a little better; it’s a little undercooked and hard. The sauce isn’t flavorful, just a little tangy.

Rating out of 7: 4

It’s incredibly difficult to recommend these at the price for a piece of cheese bread, even if they are pretty spectacular. You can find a bag of Brazi-Bites in your local grocer for a fraction of the cost if you want to indulge in cheese paradise.

Rating out of 7: 2

A decent portion for the price that tastes like an alcoholic lemonade with just a bit more tartness than expected. It’s Brazil’s national drink, so they must be doing something right because it’s rather refreshing and enjoyable.

Rating out of 7: 4

Overall, the dish is incredibly sweet. The beef is very tender and juicy. It will melt in your mouth. We are torn on the sauce, however. It’s almost too sweet and lingers. The potato has a rich, buttery flavor that’s complemented by the onion and wine sauce. We wish it was a little sweet, though.

Rating out of 7: 5

This is very good for a simple cheese and bread dish. There is an unexpected savory flavor that we really enjoyed. The portion of cheese and bread is nice, and we would get this again.

Rating out of 7: 6

While the pastry is buttery and flaky, it is also slightly dry. We also wish the portion would have leaned more toward the escargot rather than the croissant. Overall, these are good with a great sauce.

Rating out of 7: 5

This is nice and pleasant. The burnt caramel with the pistachio is fantastic, and the berries bring it to a whole new level.

Rating out of 7: 6

This a very simple drink that just tastes like cranberry juice and liquor. While it is not anything creative, it is definitely something that would be easy to drink. It could be improved as a slush or over ice.

Rating out of 7: 6

This drink has a very overpowering cucumber syrupy taste. It’s pretty bad. You can’t even taste the gin due to the cucumber.

Rating out of 7: 2

This drink is spectacular. It’s very tart and sweet, kind of like the huckleberry punch at Geyser Point. It has the right amount of alcohol, too, so everything is well balanced. It’s very refreshing with a nice summery strawberry flavor profile. And, we even got the rhubarb in there!

Rating out of 7: 6

This soup is creamy and has bacon bits throughout. Hints of cheddar cheese make this the best soup on property. It is very hot out for soup, but it still hits the spot. We recommend dipping the pretzel bread into the soup. As good as it is, the price is still a bit high for the portion, but year after year, we keep coming back.

Rating out of 7: 6

The filet is cooked to about medium. It remains to be one of the best festival items, as it’s well-cooked with really good flavor and quality. Compared to a lot of the other dishes, this filet remains the king of the festival. The mashed potatoes are very good, and we wish there were more of them. They’re beyond delicious! They have a cheesy flavor to them. We mixed in the butter with the potatoes, and they were even better.

Rating out of 7: 7

The fries are great, like we mentioned in our review of La Poutinerie. The pork is tender and juicy, and there’s so much flavor here. It’s got smoky, as well as sweetness from the sauce. It’s very flavorful. If you don’t like kimchi, don’t worry, because you don’t really taste it in this dish.

Rating out of 7: 7

Our biggest complaint is that it’s so thick you can’t get anything out using the straw. If you like potent ginger beer, this is great. It’s very refreshing with the apple.

Rating out of 7: 5

Strawberry Champagne Trifle (Plant-based) – $5.79

This was weird. It has a clear, sparkling layer that added a strange consistency. Eating this is like drinking champagne jello. The strawberry flavor is nice, but the champagne gel kills the rest of the dish. Our tip would be to mix it up to combine flavors for the best taste.

Rating out of 7: 4

The pork slider has become a Food & Wine staple, much like the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. Expect a small bun full of tender pulled pork topped with a potent pineapple chutney and slathered in a spicy mayonnaise. It’s a really great sandwich that feels worth the money.

Rating out of 7: 6

This was terrible. The only thing we tasted was salt. The spam chunks were huge and gross. The Furikake flavor came through a bit, but not enough to save this. Don’t even think about getting this. It’s a must-skip.

Rating out of 7: 1

This is super light and fluffy, and tastes like a DOLE Whip cheesecake. We really enjoyed this.

Rating out of 7: 6

This wasn’t served as warm as we were expecting. It does have a sweet sugar layer, and the flavors are good; however, it’s nothing spectacular.  We like the preparation of the sweet potato and the sweetness from the Brûlée is pleasant, but the greens don’t do much for it. It doesn’t have the right accompaniments.

Rating out of 7: 3

This is phenomenal. The pork is incredibly tender and well-seasoned. The slaw gives a nice crunch with a subtle heat countered by the apple cider gastrique. It’s also a good portion for the price.

Rating out of 7: 7

This was presented beautifully, and the skin was very crispy. We questioned if this was actually from a booth. The fish is perfectly cooked and tastes like it could be served at a table service. The butternut squash purée and brussels sprouts salad also gave it a dimensional flavor that surprised us. We will get this again.

Rating out of 7: 7

For a soup on a hot day, this was very good. We will definitely return to get this in the cooler months. We would consider this one of the best soups we’ve ever gotten at an EPCOT festival.

Rating out of 7: 7

This carrot cake is served warm and with delectable cream cheese icing on top. The flavors match a proper carrot cake, and we feel this dessert is safe for even the pickiest of eaters. At the price, you can’t go wrong.

Rating out of 7: 5

Even though it tastes like an upscale McDonald’s apple pie, it was very good and a great addition to a day full of eating.

Rating out of 7: 6

The chili has some spice to it. In fact, it’s the perfect amount of spice for anyone to enjoy. The mushrooms give it a meaty flavor, so you’re not missing on that. We really liked the creaminess of the sour cream, too. Even though this doesn’t have meat, we don’t feel like there is anything missing from it.

Rating out of 7: 7

This is another great dish at the festival this year. The savor of the brown butter mixed with the sweet of the pumpkin is phenomenal. The pasta is perfectly cooked; it’s not too chewy but not too soft.

Rating out of 7: 7

This was a very standard and basic sandwich. We truly thought this was going to be disappointing and stale, but overall, the flavors were good and the bread was decent.

Rating out of 7: 5

This was also great with a nice chewy texture that lasts a long time. There are a lot of nuts. Overall, it reminded us of a hot fudge sundae as it melts.

Rating out of 7: 7

We tried the apple-cinnamon flavor. This was delightfully creamy with a lot of cinnamon. The apple flavor then becomes prominent at the end. It reminded us of the milk flavor after eating cinnamon sugar cereal, just with apple as well.

Rating out of 7: 7

This is a smooth, rich, and creamy shake that is simply to die for. There’s a hint of Bailey’s cream liquor and an underlying flavor of Guinness Stout. The chocolate flakes help bring this mixture together into one perfect drink. For the price including the souvenir Ireland plastic cup, we think this is deserves the Festival Favorite designation.

Rating out of 7: 7

Although an odd pairing, this works. The beer is very strawberry-forward, so it pairs well with the ice cream. We would not necessarily get this again, but it might be for you. In a world where beer and ice cream shouldn’t go together, it’s better than average.

Rating out of 7: 4

There’s a lot going on in this drink. It’s refreshing but very strong. It’s got a sweetness with a lot of cinnamon and a hint of apple, but it’s mostly liquor.

Rating out of 7: 6

This version is fun for the kids. It’s very good and is a fun frozen apple drink with a hint of cinnamon.

Rating out of 7: 6

We really liked this. It’s similar to the others but a little sweeter without being overly sweet.

There’s a nuttiness from the almond syrup and toffee nut sauce. There’s a hint of affogato flavor.

Rating out of 7: 5

Cast Members seemed confused about adding the shot of Grey Goose Vodka to our beverage, so this drink does not have it.

This is a very sweet drink, and the marshmallow is the overpowering flavor here. Once you get over that initial surprise, there is a nice vanilla ice cream flavor that comes through on the back end. Overall, it’s just really sweet.

Rating out of 7: 2

The sweetness kicks off the flavor profile of this drink, and the oat milk comes in at the end. It has a chalky consistency to us.

Rating out of 7: 4

This is the worst Joffrey’s affogato offering this year. It’s watered down and tastes like caramel water. We can’t taste the coffee, and it makes us wonder if they made this wrong.

Rating out of 7: 1