Episode DescriptionIn Part Two of our Festival of the Arts coverage, Scott and Candice finish the grand culinary tour around EPCOT with more booths, more opinions, and more brutally honest reactions. From surprise standout menus to “why does this exist?” moments, we’re walking through the rest of the festival booth-by-booth and sharing what sounds incredible, what sounds questionable, and what we’d personally prioritize if we were there today.This episode is your planning guide, your foodie fantasy, and your cautionary tale—served with sarcasm and seasoned with love.🍽️ What We Cover in This Episode🎨 Festival PerspectiveWhy Festival of the Arts continues to be visually the most stunning EPCOT festivalWhy pretty food does not always equal good foodWhy Disney appears to be listening to guest feedback this yearThe noticeable increase in new items across boothsHow presentation sometimes fights practicality🗺️ Booths & Highlights Discussed (Part 2)🇺🇸 The Artist’s Table (American Adventure) – The surprise MVPSteakhouse Lobster Caesar SaladPeppercorn-Crusted StriploinFlourless Dark Chocolate TorteVerdict: Best overall booth of the festival based on menu strength🇯🇵 Goshiki (Japan Pavilion)Taiyaki custard pastryTokyo Kawaii RollWagyu Bun (purple bao!)Sake flights with souvenir wooden cupsWasabi IPA (Scott would try, Candice would not)🇫🇷 France Pavilion – The emotional support boothWarm brie bread (“Breakfast of Champions”)Crab cake with lobster bisqueChocolate-orange eclairFrozen French MartiniVerdict: Still undefeated in consistency🇨🇦 Gourmet Landscapes (Canada Pavilion)Wild mushroom risotto (plant-based)Roasted bone marrowBeet tartareFrozen Scotch chai cocktailVerdict: Creative, risky, very “Arts Festival energy”🌍 Fictional Vittles (World Discovery)Grilled oystersEarl Grey tea dessertImpossible bites with ambitious flavor layeringVerdict: Experimental, maybe too experimental🍰 Deco DelightsVanilla mousse + caramel + apricot jam dessertButtercream Fresco beer (deep curiosity, questionable availability)Strawberry shortcake ciderEspresso martini🧀 Pop EatsClassic grilled cheese + tomato soupCroque Monsieur grilled cheesePixel Perfect PilsnerVerdict: Comfort food booth done right🍦 Swirl the ShowcasePink vanilla soft serveDole Whip flightsNerds-covered Figment conesLiquid nitrogen cake popVerdict: Instagram-ready, flavor mileage may vary🍷 Craftsman’s CourtyardBeef Wellington-inspired croissantCast iron PEI musselsCoffee old fashionedVerdict: Sneaky strong savory booth🍨 Sunshine Seasons (Architecture of Drip)Blueberry gelato with banana & berry whipped creamVerdict: Pretty, refreshing, harmless☕ Joffrey’sPop Art Latte with lavender whipped cream and candy toppingOptional Baileys upgradeVerdict: Aesthetic ＞ practicality, but still fun🏆 Festival SuperlativesBest Overall Booth:→ The Artist’s Table (USA)Most Reliable Booth:→ France PavilionMost Improved Energy:→ Across the entire festival this yearMost “Why does this exist?” Moment:→ Cookie palette painting experienceBiggest Surprise:→ How strong the savory offerings were compared to expectations📣 Listener EngagementHave you been to Festival of the Arts this year?Did the items we said sounded amazing actually deliver?Did the questionable ones surprise you?Come tell us:InstagramFacebookDiscord (new community now live!) (https://discord.gg/nxAf2HYSsR) We genuinely want your takes.❤️ Closing ThoughtsWe love these menu episodes because they let us experience the parks through imagination, planning, and pure Disney joy. If you enjoy these episodes, thank you for sticking with us through the culinary chaos.And remember…There’s always a great big beautiful tomorrow.
