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Ok, so we'll be in the world around the first week in December and I just read about special holiday snacks at different kiosks in Epcot. That got me wondering are there any other social holiday food treats we should look for? It's me, my mom, and my three adult children and we all LOVE food lol.
I remember that a few years ago we were able to get gingerbread squares at the Contemporary and I believe they were available in some of the other resorts as well. Like you TinkBrat we are hoping for kiosks in EPCOT where did you read about them
You can get roasted chestnuts at a little stand right outside the entrance to the GF main building. Yes, they're roasted but not on "an open fire." Oh, well...
While there, don't miss seeing the gorgeous holiday decorations in the lobby along with the famous Gingerbread House. Examine the GH closely as there will be characters in the window decorations and other places around it.
There might be samples offered at the Frozen gingerbread mural in the Contemporary. Not sure as we've only breezed past it on our way elsewhere.
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We will also be there in December; we usually go sometime after Thanksgiving into early December because my son loves the holidays at WDW. We enjoyed the gingerbread seasonal cupcakes we found at several counter service and bakery locations (Backlot Express at the Studios is where I had one last time) and found gingerbread people for sale at a stand in front of Liberty Inn counter service in Epcot. Expect to see peppermint-flavored items like fudge and beverages at many places.
I remember that a few years ago we were able to get gingerbread squares at the Contemporary and I believe they were available in some of the other resorts as well. Like you TinkBrat we are hoping for kiosks in EPCOT where did you read about them
I read a review on holidays around the world from last year and he showed several of the kiosks! I'll try to find the webpage if you'd like?
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I think Disney typically makes an announcement about the special foods, maybe a week or two ahead?
Thanks! I'll keep an eye out!
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You can get roasted chestnuts at a little stand right outside the entrance to the GF main building. Yes, they're roasted but not on "an open fire." Oh, well...
While there, don't miss seeing the gorgeous holiday decorations in the lobby along with the famous Gingerbread House. Examine the GH closely as there will be characters in the window decorations and other places around it.
There might be samples offered at the Frozen gingerbread mural in the Contemporary. Not sure as we've only breezed past it on our way elsewhere.
Thanks for the info!! I'll be sure to try and check out the grand Floridian for sure!
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We will also be there in December; we usually go sometime after Thanksgiving into early December because my son loves the holidays at WDW. We enjoyed the gingerbread seasonal cupcakes we found at several counter service and bakery locations (Backlot Express at the Studios is where I had one last time) and found gingerbread people for sale at a stand in front of Liberty Inn counter service in Epcot. Expect to see peppermint-flavored items like fudge and beverages at many places.
That's when we went last time and doing it again for the first week of December! I can't wait!
Disney Food Blog is a great resource. They have a holiday book that lists all of the great yummies you can find during the holidays. I'm sure I'm ok plugging them here, since AJ Wolfe (founder of DFB) is a popular guest on the Disney Every Week with Passporter Moms podcast.
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In Germany in Epcot they have a little cart that serves Glugwine (I might be spelling it wrong) which is hot spiced red wine. They also sell drinking caramel which is warm liquid caramel (kinda like hot chocolate). Germany is my go to anytime of year but especially during the holidays.
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In Germany in Epcot they have a little cart that serves Glugwine (I might be spelling it wrong) which is hot spiced red wine. They also sell drinking caramel which is warm liquid caramel (kinda like hot chocolate). Germany is my go to anytime of year but especially during the holidays.
I can't drink red wine (it triggers my migraines), but that caramel drink sounds yummy!!
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