Gluten-Free at the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

*Disney generously gave us tickets to Walt Disney World (for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. As always, all opinions are my own.

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is celebrating its 24th year and will be held from August 29 to November 23, 2019. Your Epcot admission is all you need to participate in this festival!

I was SO HAPPY to see so many gluten-free dishes available at the Marketplace Booths. I was able to try different gluten-free dishes from all over the world!

Before heading into the World Showcase, you can stop by the Festival Welcome Center to receive details and helpful tips and information. You can get a Park Map, Times Guide, and Festival Passport. Then you can navigate your way through the World Showcase get to eatin!

The photo below shows the menu in France – showing which foods are kid-approved, gluten-free, and vegan (the Creme Brulee is all 3!). Just look for the orange trapezoid with the GF in the middle next to the menu items!

If you have any questions or concerns, you can ask the chef for any information about their food dishes and beverages. They will be happy to let you know what is gluten-free.

Australia

I’m listing Australia first because all 3 of its dishes are Gluten-Free! They offered a Shrimp dish, a lamb chop dish, and a dessert – a deconstructed Pavlova!

• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas (Gluten-Free)
• Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Purée, Bush Berry Pea Salad and Pistachio-Pomegranate Gremolata (Gluten-Free)
• Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries and Lemon Myrtle Meringue (Kid-Approved, Vegan, and Gluten-free)

India

I’ve heard mixed reviews of this dish offered in India – mostly because of the ingredient of Uncle Ben’s Rice. I’ve had reactions to this rice even if it’s labeled gluten-free, so I didn’t try it here.

• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Uncle Ben’s® Basmati Rice (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Islands of the Caribbean

• Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt (Gluten-Free)

Hawaii

• Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (Kid-Approved, Vegan, and Gluten-Free)

Spain

• Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika (Gluten-Free)

France

Oh France, you are so delicious! The Creme Brulee with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream was pure heaven! After breaking through the caramelized sugar topping, you find the rich custard underneath. Then you find the wonderful surprise – a thick layer of hazelnut and chocolate creaminess – YUM! It’s so wonderful that this dessert is gluten-free!

• Crème Brûlèe: Crème Brûlèe with House-made Chocolate Hazelnut Cream (Kid-Approved and Gluten-Free)

Active Eats

** NOTE: Although listed as Gluten-Free, please use caution with the Salmon Dish. Uncle Ben’s Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley contains Farro (which is derived from wheat) that may affect those with celiac or gluten allergy.

Gluten-Free Dishes:

• Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with UNCLE BEN’S® Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar (Gluten-Free)
• Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice and Chocolate Chips (Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Kid-Approved)

Chocolate Studio

• Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (Gluten-Free)

Brazil

• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (Gluten-Free)
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Kid-Approved)

Canada

I have to admit that Canada was my FAVORITE! Their “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon was wonderful…and that Truffle Butter Sauce was out-of-this-world delicious! I was so happy that this dish was gluten-free!

We had such a great time during this event! I thoroughly enjoyed all of the gluten-free dishes that I tried there. It is so nice that those with food allergies can also enjoy this event!

Read all about the Gluten-Free options at the Food and Wine Festival HERE.

In addition to the Marketplace Booths, the festival also offers these special activities (you can call ahead to see what gluten-free options are available):

Other Festival Activities:

• Party for the Senses
• Specialty Dining & Pairings
• Disney du Jour Dance Party (Great for Kids)
• Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt (Great for Kids)
• Candy Sushi Culinary Workshop (Great for Kids)
• Family Fun Spot (Great for Kids)
• Eat to the Beat Concert Series (Great for Teens)
• Culinary Demonstrations
• Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!
• Beverage Seminars
• Cheese Seminars
• Sunday Brunch with the Chef
• Celebrity Chefs
• ESPN Tailgate Tasting

Have you been to this festival in 2019 or years past? What were your favorite gluten-free dishes? Any suggestion? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

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