by Beth Keating
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DisneyBizJournal.com
September 23, 2022
When you invite friends over for a party, there’s a list of things to accomplish. You straighten up the house, clean the bathroom, put away the clutter, whip up some special treats, and maybe select a few fun tunes for the background.
October 1 will mark the 40th Anniversary of EPCOT, and it’s been somewhat radio silent from Disney on any special celebrations being planned for the park’s big day. It’s probably not all that surprising, given the fact that large swaths of EPCOT are still under construction, and the Food & Wine Festival with its own “Eat to the Beat” concert series is still going on. And at the recent D23 gathering in Anaheim, it was announced that the fireworks show “Harmonious” will be leaving next year as Disney World’s 50th Anniversary fades away. So, no special fireworks show for EPCOT’s 40th, either. (But given that we are getting a new night time show that is NOT Harmonious next year, we’ll happily bide our time. Hopefully, someone will make the “taco” barges go away.)
So, what is Disney dreaming up for EPCOT’s 40th, a mere week away? Well, they’ve offered up a quasi-retro clothing and merchandise line with the EPCOT 40 logo, and today we have news of new specialty treats being served. (Truthfully, some of these snacks look more interesting than the Disney 50th ones we’ve tried in the parks, and there are a few that we’ll be hurrying over to grab in the limited time they will be available!)
As Figment fans, we’re looking out for the Figment Sponge Cake with honey-lime mousse with its cute little orange wings and purple “poof.” It will be available at Sunshine Seasons.
Another really interesting entry, though we aren’t personally fans of sake, is the EPCOT 40th Saketini at Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo. It’s a creative way of highlighting EPCOT’s history, because the Saketini was on the menu when the Japan Pavilion first opened.
According to the Disney Parks Blog, these locations will be dishing up the following eats and treats, fit for a four-decade long celebration:
Connections Café (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)
- EPCOT 40th Liege Waffle
Choza de Margarita (Available beginning Sept. 30 while supplies last)
- 40th Fiesta: Celebrate the colors for the anniversary of EPCOT with this frozen margarita in a “MEXICO 40” souvenir cup
Funnel Cake (Available Oct. 1 and 2)
- Celebration Funnel Cake with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, and 40th candies
Garden House (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)
- Sake Cocktail Flight featuring Samurai, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Sunset, and Violet Sake
La Hacienda de San Angel and San Angel Inn (Available beginning Sept. 30 while supplies last)
- Flan: Vanilla custard topped with blueberries, whipped cream, and a “MEXICO 40” white chocolate garnish
- Clarified Margarita: Tequila, orange liqueur, lemon, and simple syrup in a “MEXICO 40” souvenir cup with glow cube
Nine Dragons Restaurant (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)
- Dan Dan Noodles: Spicy pork with Sichuan sauce, peanut butter, sesame, shredded cucumber, and green onion
Space 220 Restaurant (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)
- Crema Catalana: Vanilla cream custard, lemon snow, citrus segments, and spicy ginger crumble
Sunshine Seasons (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)
- Figment Sponge Cake with honey-lime mousse
Teppan Edo (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)
- EPCOT 40th Saketini: The saketini was on the menu when the Japan Pavilion first opened. This version combines sake and butterfly pea flower to create the color reminiscent of the night sky of EPCOT
Tokyo Dining (Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3)
- EPCOT 40th Kaisen Chirashi Don: Celebration sushi bowl
- EPCOT 40th Saketini: The saketini was on the menu when the Japan Pavilion first opened. This version combines sake and butterfly pea flower to create the color reminiscent of the night sky of EPCOT
(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)
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Beth Keating is a theme parks, restaurant and entertainment reporter for DisneyBizJournal.
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