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If you are looking for some comfort food that is full of flavor and adds just the right amount of spice, be sure to check out the Magnolia Terrace booth at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival.
Flower and Garden Festival
It is beginning to look like springtime at Walt Disney World. At EPCOT the International Flower & Garden Festival is in full bloom. There is something for everyone at this festival with beautiful topiaries, a peaceful butterfly garden, a fun scavenger hunt, the Garden Rocks concert series, and of course, great outdoor kitchens.
This year, over 15 Outdoor Kitchens are blooming with the freshest flavors and ingredients that are sure to be bursting with flavor. You can check out a full listing of the 50 new food and drink options at this year’s EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival HERE.
The festival runs through July 5, 2023.
Magnolia Terrace
At Magnolia Terrace in the American Adventure Pavilion, you can find some classic comfort food. Not only that, but these dishes deliver an extra kick of flavor! If you see the brand new Tiana topiary, you know you are in the right place.
Here are the items included on the menu:
Food
- Muffuletta Panini with Ham, Salami, Mortadella, Provolone and Swiss with Olive Salad $6.00
- Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Long Grain & Wild Rice $6.25
- Crawfish Pie $6.75
- Bananas Foster Bread Pudding $4.75
Beverages
- Bayou Cocktail: Bayou Spiced Rum, Coconut Rum, Fruit Punch and Orange Juice $12.00
- Central 28 Beer Co. Pretty Things Ale, Debary, FL $5.50 (6 oz) $9.50 (12 oz)
- Wicked Weed Brewing Day Light American Light Ale, Asheville, NC $5.50 (6 oz) $9.50 (12 oz)
- Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA, Broussard, LA $5.50 (6 oz) $9.50 (12 oz)
- Beer Flight $10.00
Review
I (Maggie) decided to try the Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage and rice. Gumbo is one of my favorite things to eat, so I knew I had to try this item at the festival.
The Spicy Chicken Gumbo was definitely full of spice and flavor. It was served warm. I really enjoyed this dish, but if spicy food isn’t your favorite thing, this is definitely one dish to avoid. I would rate it a solid 4 or 5 (out of 5) on the spice scale.
The only thing I wish it had is a bit more of was the rice. The chicken was very good as well and the overall dish was pretty filling. While the beverages are on the more expensive side with prices going up to $12.00, this booth does seem pretty reasonable compared to some other booths.
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