Rumors of Brazil being added to Epcot’s World Showcase stretch back for decades, but more recently there seem to be signs that the pavilion is finally moving forward.
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4 Rivers Introducing New Concept at Disney Springs, The 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck Opens Late August
The award-winning 4R Restaurant Group will launch its newest concept in late August with the opening of its 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck located in the Marketplace at Disney Springs. The eatery will debut a variety of new signature dishes, including a Taco Cone and Burrito Bowl filled with choice of meats such as Brisket Barbacoa or Pork Sofrito.
The 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck will also offer standout vegetarian options like the Squash Blossom Burrito. Additionally, decadent desserts such as Dulce De Leche Churro Balls will be available.
“It’s an honor to open the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck at Disney Springs in the company of so many talented chefs and award-winning restaurants,” said John Rivers, 4R Restaurant Group Founder and CEO. “Our first-ever daily 4R offering at Disney Springs will provide an opportunity for tourists to savor an authentic local brand. It will also give Floridians who know and love our food an all-new 4R experience and chance to enjoy dishes that are not currently available at any of our 4 Rivers Smokehouses.
Inspired by his recent culinary adventures in Mexico City, Rivers has developed the food truck’s barbacoa-style menu. Dishes will feature signature 4 Rivers meats such as brisket and pulled pork, but prepared using traditional barbacoa techniques – methods with roots in the Caribbean and ultimately perfected in Mexico.
The opening of this Mexican-inspired barbacoa eatery marks the first time a 4R location will be available to guests at Disney Springs. The 4R Cantina Barbacoa menu has been crafted with the same pride and passion that has earned 4 Rivers Smokehouses some of the culinary world’s highest accolades, including recently being named “America’s Best Barbecue Chain” by The Daily Meal.
The 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck at Disney Springs will be the only 4 Rivers location to offer service seven days a week – including Sunday. Following in the philanthropic footprints of the 4R “Barbecue Ministry,” all net proceeds from sales every Sunday will support The 4R Foundation, which in 2017 helped more than 950 local schools, churches and charitable organizations. All other 4 Rivers Smokehouse locations will remain closed on Sundays.
For more information visit www.4Rsmokehouse.com.
Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Area Construction Photos
Take a look at Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Area Construction Photos. Not a ton to see at this point but It will be fun to watch the transformation over the next few years.
Photos – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Booths are Already in Place
If you have visited Epcot recently you probably noticed that the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Booths are already in place. Check them out below and see if you can guess which country is being represented by each booth.
Festival of the Lion King Dining Packages Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
You can now receive the royal treatment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park with two all-new Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages! Simba and his friends are inviting Guests to join in the festivities with a delicious meal at Tiffins Restaurant followed by special VIP seating at one of the most popular shows at Walt Disney World® Resort.
For both dining packages (Tier I and Tier II), you can savor a delectable lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant on Discovery Island. They’ll enjoy a world-class three-course meal that includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert, and your choice of wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage.
This seasonally-inspired menu features unique dishes from around the world. On the appetizer menu, Guest will begin their feast with items such as Avocado-and-Tomato Salad, Spiced Chickpea Falafel, and Charred Octopus. And for the main course, they can choose from a selection of mouthwatering entrées like Kamo Ramen (duck confit, soft-poached egg, spiced coconut broth, alba mushrooms, and chili-lime cashew), Shrimp and Grits (with Gulf white shrimp, Anson Mills grits, applewood smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes, and smoked pepper jam), Surf and Turf (with grilled local beef tenderloin, butter poached lobster tail, Yukon gold potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and Cape Mountain Whiskey butter), or Fort McCoy Beef Tenderloin (with char-crusted beef tenderloin, loaded crushed potato, seasonal vegetables, bacon-sherry vinaigrette, and crispy shallots).
And of course there’s already room for a decadent dessert. Guests can indulge in the Guava Mousse, South American Ganache, or the Whipped Cheesecake.
Along with their meal, you will receive special vouchers for priority reserved VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King, a Broadway-style show filled with pageantry, puppetry, and popular songs from the film. They’ll even receive a commemorative cast photo that captures the moment forever.
With the Tier I dining package, Guests will continue the fun with a unique safari tour through the African outback, where over 34 distinct wildlife species seemingly roam free. Escorted by a special guide, Guests will ride through rugged terrain to see some of the world’s most exotic animals in their unique habitats. Tour guides will provide interesting information on the land and its residents for an unforgettable expedition.
The Tier I Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Package (which includes lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant, priority VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King, and a safari tour) is $99 per adult and $49 per children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuities not included).
The Tier II Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Package (which includes lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant and priority reserved seating at Festival of the Lion King) is $74 per adult and $29 for children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuities not included).
The Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages are available daily starting Aug.13-Nov. 21, 2018. Space is limited – so be sure to book in advance! Reservations are available beginning Aug. 2, 2018 via Walt Disney World Resort website or by calling (407) WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). All menu items and event experiences are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Global Marketplace Menus
Event Details
- World Showcase at Epcot
- August 30 to November 12, 2018
- Marketplaces are open daily during regular park hours
- Epcot admission is required
- Marketplace food and beverage samples require a separate purchase
- Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older
- Availability for some marketplace offerings may be limited
- Marketplaces subject to closure at any time
- All menu items are subject to change without notice
Active Eats
Food:
- Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions (KA)
- Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar (GF)
- Active Eats Energy Bar Bites: a mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates (V) (KA)
Beverages:
- M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Pineapple Coconut Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL
- L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
- Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
Africa
Food:
- Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato and Pap (GF)
- Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (V)
Beverages:
- Cederberg Chenin Blanc
- Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
- Groot Constantia Pinotage
- Wine Flight
Epcot’s New Ratatouille Attraction Construction Photos
Epcot’s World Showcase France Pavilion will be getting a new attraction in a few years and the construction is beginning to take place. Estimated to open in 2021, the Ratatouille attraction will be similar to Ratatouille: The Adventure in Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris. While not much see currently, it will be fun to watch from a distance as the building continues to be built. If you are heading to Epcot’s World Showcase venture toward Disney’s Boardwalk and take a glance behind the France Pavilion.
*Guests can also see the development of the Skyliner that will transport guests between Epcot and Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
How to do all 4 Disney World parks in one day
You’ve heard of park hopping at Walt Disney World as a way to experience more than one of the theme parks in one day, but some guests take it to the extreme and try to experience all four parks in one day! This type of challenge is achievable for any guest with a little bit of planning, and some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of the day.
Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates American Indian Culture in New Gallery Exhibition
American Indian history and culture come to life in a new art exhibition at Walt Disney World Resort that debuted July 27. “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” at Epcot displays the work of contemporary Native artists alongside artifacts from centuries past, demonstrating how ancestral craftsmanship influences modern generations.
The exhibition opened at the American Heritage Gallery inside The American Adventure pavilion. The 89 pieces on display represent 40 different American Indian tribes from seven geographic regions across the United States.
“At Epcot, guests are invited to celebrate the limitless possibilities of human imagination and innovation.” said Melissa Valiquette, vice president of Epcot. “By showcasing artwork from so many diverse American Indian tribes, ‘Creating Tradition’ is a wonderful way to share a vital part of the United States’ culture with all those who visit The American Adventure.”
