EPCOT® International Festival of the Arts is an annual event that celebrates the culinary arts, visual arts, and performing arts from around the world. One of the highlights of the festival is the wide variety of delicious food and beverages that are available for guests to enjoy. Whether you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, a savory dish, or a refreshing drink, there’s something for everyone at the festival. Staying with Casiola vacation homes when visiting the EPCOT® Festival of the Arts 2023 is a great option as it offers a wide range of vacation rental properties that are located in close proximity to EPCOT.
Deconstructed BLT at The Destructed Dish (near Port of Entry)
One of the most popular food items at the EPCOT® Festival of the Arts 2023 is the “Deconstructed BLT” sandwich. This dish features pork belly, soft-poached egg, onion bread pudding, watercress espuma, and tomato jam. The flavors of the pork belly and tomato jam come together perfectly in this dish and make it a must-try for anyone who loves pork belly.
Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib at Pastoral Palate (Germany)
Another popular food item at the festival is the “Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib.” This dish features a rich and creamy parsnip purée, broccolini, with a variety of baby tomatoes all nestled in aged balsamic. The flavors of the beef and the aged balsamic make this dish stand out among all the other options.
Carne Asada at El Artista Hambriento (Mexico)
If you’re in the mood for something a little more savory, the “Carne Asada” is a great option. This dish features a juicy, perfectly cooked Chipotle-marinated beef sirloin, served with a sweet potato purée, and crispy-fried onions. It’s a classic dish that never gets old and will be loved by meat lovers and one of the new dishes at El Artista Hambriento in the Mexico pavilion.
Frozen French Martini at L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise (France)
For those looking for a refreshing drink, the “Frozen French Martini” at L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise in the France pavilion is a great option. This drink is a blend of Grey Goose Vodka, vodka, chambord liqueur, pineapple, orange, and grape juices with lemon-lime foam, creating a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy drink, which is perfect to enjoy while strolling the festival. There are also non-alcoholic options like the “Amber Frost” at World Discovery (near mission: Space) which is a delicious blend of frozen lemon ice, a splash of Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, blood orange, and orange popping boba pearls.
Food & wine pairing options
In addition to these popular food items, there are many other delicious options to choose from at the festival. Whether you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, a savory dish, or a refreshing drink, you’re sure to find something that you’ll love. The festival also features a variety of food and wine pairings, where you can sample delicious food items along with a carefully curated selection of wines. This is a great opportunity to experience the art of pairing different flavors and textures, and to learn more about the wine-making process.
Figments’ back!
Finally, guess who has returned? FIGMENT IS BACK! The EPCOT® Festival of the Arts 2023 is becoming more imaginative, with Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food, and Little Sparks of Magic. Not only that, but you can bring Figment home with you with the brand-new Fruity Fig Bar Figment Disney Munchling. This limited-edition Disney Munchling has the sweet smell of berries and can be found at the festival’s merchandise locations.
Food-related events
The festival also features several food-related events, such as cooking demonstrations, where you can learn from some of the best chefs in the world. These demonstrations are a great way to get inspired and pick up new cooking tips and tricks. In addition, there are also workshops and classes where you can learn how to make different types of bread, pastries, and other delicious treats.
The EPCOT® Festival of the Arts 2023 is a fantastic event that celebrates the culinary arts, visual arts, and performing arts from around the world. The wide variety of delicious food and beverages that are available at the festival is a highlight of the event. Whether you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, a savory dish, or a refreshing drink, there’s something for everyone at the festival. The food and wine pairings, cooking demonstrations and other food-related events at the festival make it a truly unique and enjoyable experience for all.
The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine
The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine is a popular event that takes place during the EPCOT® Festival of the Arts 2023. Take a walk on the sweet side as you eat your way through EPCOT®. Set out on a tasty journey around EPCOT®, complete with seven vibrant dishes and one technicolor treat to enjoy at the end. Use your Festival Passport as a guide to find specially marked menu items, then keep track of your progress by collecting a stamp after each purchase. Bring your stamped Festival Passport to the Deco Delights food studio once you’ve enjoyed at least 5 of the 7 dishes and collected the corresponding stamps to receive a complimentary Artist Palette Cookie.
Stay with Casiola Orlando and be close to all the fun
Staying with Casiola Orlando when visiting The EPCOT® Festival of the Arts 2023 is a great option for several reasons. Casiola offers a wide range of vacation rental properties that are located close to EPCOT®. This means that you can easily walk or take a short drive to the park, without having to worry about parking or transportation. The vacation rental properties are spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped, providing you with all the amenities you need to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. This includes fully equipped kitchens, comfortable bedrooms, and private outdoor spaces. The rental properties are designed to accommodate a larger number of guests, which means you can enjoy the festival together without having to book multiple hotel rooms. Discover our wide range of properties to choose from.
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MUST SEE VILLA w/ Private Pool + GAME ROOM, + Movie Theater!
House - Storey Lake Resort - Orlando
Adorned with fine fixtures, frills, and chic décor help make this large, open concept layout exactly what every vacation dreams it could be. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, stunning cabinetry, a gorgeous backsplash, a commodious island, and enough room to cater a family reunion! The grand super table seats ten and provides a spectacular view of the outdoor patio! The living room boasts a trendy sofa with a built-in chair lounge, two rounded ottomans, and additional guest seating set the stage for this immaculate space, completed by a floating entertainment center, wall mounted flat-screen television, and hip décor. As you head upstairs you will find a big screen projector, perfect for a family-filled movie night! The first bedroom showcases a massive king size bed, delicately textured accent wall, wall-mounted flat-screen television, large dresser, and magnificent lighting. This idyllic picture comes with its own en suite, featuring a double vanity, soaker tub, and extravagant glass stall shower. Next, you’ll spot a bedroom ideal for the most modern member of the family. Contemporary embellishments accompany this suite, along with a king size bed, matching nightstands, streamlined dresser, and wall-mounted flat-screen television. In addition, this bedroom also comes with its own personal en suite, highlighting a double vanity and beautiful glass stall shower. If you’ve got a wizard or witch in the family, this next dorm will be their own personal chamber! Shrouded in mystery, this room leaves no Sorcerer's Stone unturned. There will be no having to cast spells to see who gets to stay, as this room sleeps two. Break out your Spidey sense because this is one room you’re going to have to see to believe! Wrapped with webbed wall decals and comic book characters, this room comes equipped two (double over double) bunk beds and two awesome indoor slides! Talk about one action-packed room, huh? Next, we present a Jack-and-Jill suite! This first room takes you away to the glimmering land of Agrabah, filled with ornate tapestries, enchanting décor, and two magic carpet beds! While next door lies a more tranquil room with a king size bed, mod matching nightstands, dresser, wall-mounted flat-screen television, and a closet to unpack. If you’re in search of something a touch more cutting-edge, you will absolutely go crazy for this next room. A king size bed with a massive headboard, matching nightstands, sleek deluxe dresser, multi-textured accent wall, and ultra-modern overhead light turn this midnight dwelling into a true statement piece of high fashion. Just nearby visit a spectacular boudoir bedecked with poised charm, including a king size bed, floating end table, large dresser, and bewitching accent pieces. Now, it’s time to be under the sea! Once you dive into this seaside cabin, you’ll never want to leave! Oceanic wall decals and maritime touches give this room tons of character! Throw in a wall-mounted flat-screen television, a full and single bed, and you’ve got yourself a real dinglehopper! Warning: No poor unfortunate souls allowed! Whether you’re an Air Hockey champion, a master of the Billiards table, or a classic gamer in your own right, get ready for endless hours of fun because this epically-awesome game room has it all! What vacation getaway would be complete without your own private screened-in lanai? Out here you can fire up the BBQ, soak up some rays, take a dip in the pool… or, how about all three?! You can even turn your spa into a hot tub by adding an optional pool and spa heat package for only $35/day + tax. **We recommend adding this option to your reservation between the months of November and April.** Storey Lake Resort is located nearby Central Florida’s most sought-after attractions! Amenities include; Resort-Style Swimming Pool, Lazy River, Kid Zone with Water Slide, Splash Pad, Private Sand Beach, Tiki Bar, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Volleyball Sand Court, Putting Green, Private Cabanas, Fitness Center, Canoe and Kayak rentals, Boardwalk area, and more!- 26
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Luxury condo w/view of lake, pool and fireworks! - Next to conv. center
Condo - Vista Cay Resort - Orlando
This amazing 2BD/2BA top floor condo (no noisy upstairs neighbors!) has been completely renovated and provides the ultimate luxury experience for up to 6 guests! Enjoy your morning coffee on the balcony, overlooking beautiful Lake Cay and the Vista Cay resort pool, or relax under a gorgeous sunset and watch the SeaWorld fireworks (*select nights only*) with a glass of wine! The Florida sun shines beautifully through the living room's floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a peaceful atmosphere for you to kick back and relax on the comfortable sofa. This space features a large smart TV with premium cable and free HBO. The fully equipped kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and everything you need to cook up delicious meals to share at the dining table or breakfast bar! Need to get some work done during your stay? We've got you covered with a full size desk, comfortable chair and super high speed internet (up to 400 Mbps). Dream away in our master suite with comfortable king size bed, a large smart TV and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet and sink. The second suite provides 2 queen size beds, a large Smart TV and a roomy en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet and double sink. You will be staying at THE best location inside Vista Cay: building (#9) is closest to the main resort pool, clubhouse, fitness and game room. A large Publix grocery store, Walgreens convenience store, 7-Eleven gas station and many restaurants like Dunkin', Subway, Chick-fil-A, NY Pizza to name a few, are just steps away. Vista Cay Resort is right next door to the Orange County Convention Center, and less than 15 minutes away from all major Orlando theme parks and attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, I-Drive and the Orlando International Airport (MCO).- 6
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4BD/4BA Private Pool Townhome at Storey Lake!
Townhome - Storey Lake Resort - Orlando
From a couples getaway to a girls weekend, you’ll love this fabulous townhome in Storey Lake Resort with great features like complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs in each bedroom and washer and dryer in-unit. With views of the pool, the comfortable living room has a contemporary cool vibe with low-back couch and two velvet blue chairs. You’ll love spending time out on the back patio, where the splash pool beckons you to cool off and the outdoor table is ideal for dining al fresco. **Optional pool heat is available for $35/day + tax. - We recommend adding this option to your reservation between the months of November and April.** While you prep meals in the fully-equipped kitchen, put your sous chefs to work at the large center island. The kitchen also has stainless matte appliances, granite counters and pantry. Sit down to a yummy home-cooked dinner or challenge your family to a board game night at the formal dining table that seats six. Tons of natural light flow into the main-floor first bedroom, offering a king bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. Upstairs, the second bedroom would make a great master suite with its king bed, large closet and en-suite bathroom with double sinks and tub/shower combination. Take a trip into a galaxy far away in the third bedroom, where the kids will find plenty of sleeping spots on the king bed and a set of twin-over-twin bunk beds. The fourth bedroom is fun for the little ones too, with character mural, queen bed and twin-over-twin bunk beds. Storey Lake is just minutes from Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and all the best sites in Orlando. You don't have to leave the resort though to find plenty to do - Storey Lake offers a swimming pool with lazy river, two water slides, splash pad, beach area, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and other outdoor sports. Guests also have access to the poolside café, clubhouse, fitness facility and business center.- 10
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Private Pool *Game Room *Themed Bdrms *FREE Resort Access
House - Storey Lake Resort - Orlando
Modern architecture, state-of-the-art furnishings, and hip-to-the-minute décor make this 5 bedroom, 5 bath getaway in Storey Lake a safe haven for luxury and comfort. This home is brimming with amenities, from an action-packed game room, Star Wars themed bedrooms, your very own private pool with built-in spa, and a splash of everything in between. Enter and observe a fully up-to-date kitchen, fashionable dining area, and expansive living space. This engaging hotspot offers you plenty of room to spread out and begin living the good life. Showcasing a spacious sectional, large wall-mounted TV, gorgeous granite countertops, and deluxe stainless-steel appliances, you and your family will want for nothing while you’re aboard this fully equipped dwelling of your dreams. The Master bedroom’s lavish settings, fine fittings, designer night tables, and decorative king size bed are guaranteed to take your breath away. The on-trend en-suite, featuring a dual vanity and glass stall shower, will be calling your name at the end of a long hard day of lounging by the pool. Next, you’ll find a chic boudoir displaying a delicate palate devised to sooth the soul. A queen size bed paired perfectly with complementary duvets and subtle embellishments help provide a touch of elegance while offering space to unpack and unwind. If you’re a fan of Pac-man, Space Invaders, or Frogger, you won’t want you won’t want to miss this; Adorned with posters and gaming accoutrement, this next room exhibits a familiar favorite vintage arcade for the old-school gamer in all of us. Take a stroll down the hall to find a bedroom that brings meaning to the words dapper and debonair. A king size bed with stately framing and a palatial en-suite raises this regal sleeping chamber to the next level. Never has an understated room said quite so much. If your heart yearns for happily ever after's filled with the fab five, have we got the room for you! Two twin beds, matching pillows, coverings, and your pals Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto make this festive room absolutely glow with illuminations… literary! You will even find a conveniently located nearby bathroom that dons a Mickey and Minnie shower curtain, artwork, and towels. Oh boy! If you have any Jedis in the family, this is the room for them. It is safe to say that the force is strong with this room, given its star-studded ceiling, Death Star wallpaper, life-size Storm Trooper wall decal, and matching TIE Fighter comforters on both twin size beds. But, beware… Darth Vader and his mobile space station and galactic superweapon lurk in the bathroom nearby. Last, but certainly not least, step outside and leave your worries behind. Throw a few steaks on the grill and take advantage of dining al fresco upon the outdoor dining table. And if you’re really ready to kick this retreat into high gear, take a dip in your very own private pool with a built-in spa. **You can turn your spa into a hot tub by adding an optional pool and spa heat package for only $35/day + tax. - We recommend adding this option to your reservation between the months of November and April.** STOREY LAKE RESORT This beautiful resort is just minutes from Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and all the best sites in Orlando! BUT, you won't have to leave the resort to find plenty to do, as Storey Lake offers a swimming pool with a lazy river, two water slides, splash pad, beach area, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and other outdoor sports, and MORE! *As a guest of Storey Lake, you will also have FREE access to the poolside café, clubhouse, fitness facility and business center*- 12
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