Kristen Hoetzel

Walt Disney World is full of restaurants and places to grab a good alcoholic drink (Magic Kingdom excluded, of course). Some drinks are pretty standard Disney cocktails that you can find at most restaurants, others are a little more unusual and are specific to the restaurant. Here are some of my favorite drinks to...
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When one thinks of an American Thanksgiving a few things come to mind – turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. So when traveling around the holidays and looking for a great place to have your Thanksgiving dinner here are my top five recommendations. 5 – Biergarten (Epcot) – In addition...
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The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is kicking off tomorrow. With 30 marketplace booths it can be overwhelming if you aren’t prepared. Here are my top five tips for visiting the booths. 5 - Get a Disney Gift Card - To make paying for your food and drinks easy and convenient pick up one of...
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Just around the corner is the start of the 16th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. During this special event you must feast on the many flavors from around the world. With over 25 different countries represented you are sure to find something interesting and unique to try. Here are a few of...
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At Walt Disney World, Epcot is the foodies park. You can find pretty much anything to suit your craving here. One of the many popular items are the sweet treats. Here are my top 5 sweet treat locations at Epcot: #5 – Funnel Cakes (American Adventure) – One of the most popular American theme park/fair treats...
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  For many people character dining is a must. It gives you the opportunity to meet your favorite Disney characters while enjoying a great meal and not have to worry about long times in the hot Florida sun. Here are my top 5 character breakfast dining experiences: #5 – Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom) –...
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For those of you who haven’t tried any of the Signature Restaurants at Walt Disney World and are unfamiliar with what to expect… these are restaurants that serve excellent cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. If you are on the Disney Dining Plan these restaurants require 2 table service credits but are well worth it....
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The Biergarten, located inside the German Pavilion at Epcot is one of my favorite buffets. They have a good combination of German and American food so even the pickiest eater can find something they like. Here are my favorites: #5 – Potato Dumplings – These are lighter dumplings than some that you find in...
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When it comes to the World Showcase in Epcot there are so many places to choose from when you have 11 countries represented. So, here are my top 5 favorite snacks to grab in the Showcase… not an easy list to come up with. I could have easily named 10. #5 – Chicken Wrap...
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When dining at Walt Disney World I often get the Disney Dining Plan so I get to choose a dessert, not my most favorite part of the meal. However, over the years I found some great desserts that even those without a sweet tooth can’t resist. Here are my top 5 favorite desserts at...
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