Big overcrowded cafeteria vibes... but with unexpectedly good food and... well... air conditioning…read more Connections Eatery is easy to overlook as an option in EPCOT. The park has so many culinary options that you may think why would I go to the giant cafeteria in the front. Yes... you may search for a seat for what seems like forever.. and that is definitely the biggest downfall of this area... but... We ordered the pizza slices... and they may be my favorite theme park pizza! The Pepperoni Pizza is always on the menu.. the crispy crust and clearly fresh baked pizza hits on all points. Large portions. Balanced flavors! The Pizza Bianca was a festival exclusive, but the roasted wild mushrooms, garlic cream, a mozzarella cheese blend, truffle oil, and thyme on a crispy crust was out of this world!! To make up for the overcrowded mess, they do continually wipe down tables, they have coloring pages available for kids and kids at heart (Mickey and Goofy were at the door near Guardians) and I cannot stress how wonderful the AC felt on this hot day!

We were very intrigued by this eatery when we visited Epcot for the after hours magic hours. It…read morewas closed at that time, but it looked beautiful and modern. As such, we decided to visit it the following day during our daytime Epcot visit. The interior is huge and spacious and contemporary and clean. One side has a Starbucks, and the other side has the food area. There is a lot of seating on both sides of the eatery, and there are large windows where you can see the food preparation in progress including an area where the German "baumkuchen" cakes are made. This eatery seems unique in that they focus on very high quality food including making their own pasta! The staff were circulating regularly and cleaning tables, and the staff at the food pickup area were fast and friendly. We had the pepperoni pizza which includes two slices as well as a "hot honey" chicken sandwich and two cocktails. Ordering is extremely simple using mobile ordering on the Disney app, and you can apply your Disney dining plan credits easily. The food was truly delicious - probably the best pizza we have had at a Disney park. The sauce was a perfect balance of spicy and sweet, and the cheese to crust ratio was perfect. The chicken sandwich was delicious with a juicy chicken breast and just the perfect amount of the "hot honey." I highly recommend this eatery for your next Epcot visit!

La Cava del Tequila is hands-down one of my favorite spots in all of EPCOT…read more The atmosphere inside the Mexico pavilion is unmatched...cozy, authentic, and the perfect escape from the Florida heat. Their margarita menu is incredible with so many unique options to try, from the avocado margarita to the classic top-shelf selections, and every drink is made perfectly. My absolute favorite is the spicy cucumber margarita. It's refreshing, flavorful, and has just the right kick without being overpowering. I genuinely think about this margarita long after leaving Disney. And I have to mention the chips & salsa! Seriously some of the best salsa I've ever had. Fresh, flavorful, and the perfect thing to snack on while sipping margaritas. If you're doing the World Showcase, this spot is an absolute must-visit. Easy 5 stars every single time.

I've been going to this tequila bar for years. I personally do not drink tequila. However, I have…read morealways taken anyone and everyone that I have ever brought to Disney here. However, Thursday, on my birthday mind you I brought some of my family into the lounge about 40 minutes before they closed.. my guests were treated well. I however was not. I needed to order something else. I really wanted a beer. They did not have any that I desire. When I complained and asked about why they are always out of stock this is what the manager said to me. He said, that's not what we do here! If you had wanted a different beverage, other than tequila, you should've gone somewhere else! Needless to say, I will never go back. I will never recommend them again. I will never take guest there. No one cared that I was treated badly. Certainly didn't matter that it was my birthday. If I were you, and I was visiting Epcot and wanted a drink. I would go to Geo, or the , or anywhere else. The attitude in this bar has gotten out of control.

Happy 4th of July!…read more For this 4th of July review/post, I thought what better tribute to celebrate America's 250th than with a review of the Regal Eagle Smokehouse in the American Pavilion at EPCOT. NOTES 1. Our visit to WDW and EPCOT was in November 2025. During this trip to WDW, my partner and I made it a point to try different places and foods that we didn't experience on a previous trip. 2. There is outdoor and indoor seating available. We chose indoors because it was a bit hot on the days we visited (thought the mornings were very cool). Our 1st visit was unplanned. We were walking by and decided to do a mobile order since we wanted a snack. We chose the Beef Brisket Sandwich with fries. So good! Definitely shareable if you're not too hungry. I thought the indoor seating was very, very spacious, and we didn't have any difficulty finding a place to sit . The sandwich also came with a generous portion of fries. We returned 2 days later since we liked the food so much. We shared the BBQ platter which came with pork ribs, smoked pork butt, and smoked sausage; also served with corn bread and a choice of a side (french fries, of course!). The platter was more than enough food for us both, and we enjoyed the ribs the most. Honourable mention goes to the sausage and fries, as well as the bbq sauce. There are 4 dispensers in the rear of the restaurant. We just opted for the classic bbq sauce. BOTTOM LINE Great meal options at the Regal Eagle Smokehouse in the American Pavilion at EPCOT.

Regal Eagle Smokehouse is one of my favorite quick-service spots in Epcot when I'm looking for…read moresomething hearty and a place to escape the Florida heat for a bit. The dining area is spacious, comfortable, and a great spot to sit down and enjoy some AC on a hot day. The mac and cheese was excellent: creamy, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The French fries were also surprisingly good and paired well with everything else. I ordered the Texas beef brisket sandwich, which was tasty and had plenty of flavor. The only thing I would do differently next time is ask for the sauce on the side. It was a little heavier than I prefer, and I think having more control over the amount would make the sandwich even better. Overall, the food is solid, the portions are generous, and it's a great option when you need a break from the crowds. Definitely worth a visit if you're spending the day in Epcot.

We celebrated a birthday here, and the staff made the entire experience feel so special! From the…read moremoment we arrived, everyone was welcoming and made sure the celebration was memorable. Our hibachi chef was absolutely AMAZING! Not only was the cooking entertaining, but the food was delicious, fresh, and cooked perfectly. They also did an incredible job catering to all of our food needs and dietary restrictions, making sure everyone at the table could enjoy their meal without worry. We had such a wonderful time and couldn't have asked for a better birthday celebration. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a fun dining experience!

Few things recharge a human after a day spent walking humid, hot streets than salty Japanese food…read morepaired with perfect Japanese lager. On one of Orlando's hottest days this year, we chose EPCOT. As the heat began to break down our party's will to live, we began to think of lunch. But what to have in this theme park filled with culinary delights? The British Pub was booked out. German sausages and American barbeque were too heavy for the weather. As the heat began to turn tired and hungry into exhausted and hangry, we took the next opportunity we happened upon and inquired at the check-in desk in Japan. Moments later, we were whisked down a long hallway of sub-divided Japanese shoji-clad (but probably not really) rooms and seated for our lunch. The polite and attentive staff took drink and appetizer orders. After quickly consuming ice-cold water and a few sips of the always-delightful Sapporo, we were presented with ginger-dressed salads and my takoyaki appetizer. Now just let me take a moment. Takoyaki is octopus dumpling. I first came upon this amazing food while living in Hawaii and I was so excited to see it on this menu. And it totally holds up! Don't recoil at the idea of eating octopus. I've had straight-up grilled octopus before, and it's quite delicious, but in dumpling form with its crispy outer bread crust and creamy filling, it is MAGICAL. If I had one criticism, it's that there's not a lot of octopus in each dumpling, maybe a small piece or two. What I do wonder is whether that's a cost-savings approach, or if it's meant to broaden the appeal for the adventurous eater to proudly proclaim their brave love of octopus. Either way, a bit more octopus would be welcome! Around this same time our chef entered and began to prepare the main meal, starting with delicious grilled vegetables and udon noodles. After a hot day in the park, the freshly-cooked veg was hugely restorative (as was the aforementioned salad). Most of our party ordered the steak and chicken combo, which was an enormous amount of food, with probably 3/4 of a pound of meat. It's a lot of food. And, of course, super delicious. Our chef was fun and lively, though I don't really care much for the showy aspect of American teppanyaki (I researched this once and learned that teppan in Japan is a very serious, formal meal. I'm not surprised to learn the American interpretation is nowhere near authentic). Desserts are offered, comprising multiple matcha choices which we didn't indulge, due to the volume of food in the preceding courses. This is not an inexpensive experience. But fresh-cooked real food in a theme park is hard to come by, and taking the time to experience an actual meal over the course of an hour or two was a much-needed break. I would also suggest that, taking my logic one step further, investing in a restful meal may actually encourage you to spend more time in the park than you might otherwise, perhaps improving its overall value.

If you want cute aesthetic and a moment away from the tourism, this is definitely your spot!…read more We stayed at Dolphin and it was a quick walk to this beautiful lounge. Sooo relaxing and although drink is pricy, they are most definitely strong! Its also super unique and bartenders here are super kind and will make something youll definitely love!

I see why this bar is so highly rated. I stopped in for a quick drink while waiting for an event to…read morestart. I was greeted with a wonderful citrus scent, clean and bright areas and attentive staff. As a local I probably won't end up here too often ($20 minimum to park). But if you are staying at the Swan, Dolphin or Swan Reserve, this place is peaceful and serves a good drink.

This is the second location we have visited. The food is delicious and was consistent between…read morelocations. I loved the inside and the red paint was a great hue. I really liked the chairs. It's very comfortable. My only issue was it took so long to get our food. We got the ramen and 2 orders of the pork dumplings together. We got through about half of our ramen before an order of the pork dumpling shows up. We finished the first set of dumplings and were going to cancel the second order, but then they showed up. Moral of the story, don't show up hangry lol

Came across this place as it was in the same area as Susuru where I've been the last couple of…read morenights. So this is my 3rd night here in Orlando and decided to come here. All I can say, this place simply blew my mind!! I never expected this resto to be this GOOD! Came in around 7:15 pm and there's were a few people waiting and I signed up on their Yelp waitlist kiosk. But I got seated about 5-10 mins upon arrival. So when looked at the menu, they had 3 dishes that were Michelin guide recommendations. The first one is their wonton soup, the pan fried Peking duck buns and the steamed buns with bokchoy and mushrooms. So I was curious and had to order the wonton soup and since I love Peking duck, I ordered the buns. Here's my assessment: 1. Pork and shrimp wonton soup - 15/10 - the soup was pretty neutrally flavored but still good to my liking but oh boy, the wonton was out of this world!! It came with 6 large wontons, some bokchoy, seaweed and the broth. I always ask for chili oil and when I took a bite of the wonton, the sudden burst of deliciousness that I felt in my mouth was indescribable. Then I dipped the wonton in the chili oil and it added another layer of umami flavor. This is prolly my Top 2 wonton soup I've had in my life next to the one I've tried in Hongkong years ago!! Every wonton I ate the more I just want to eat more wontons . It's INCREDIBLE. 2. Pan fried Peking duck buns - 20/10 - this should be a Michelin star dish!! The bun was a little sweet, soft but that first bite felt like all my salivary juices just exploded. This is the BEST BAO BUN I've had in America. The most perfect combination of sweet, savory, salty, with a touch of five spice and a gastronomically out of bounds dish - It's UNBELIEVABLE!! Every customer should not leave this resto until they've tried this one!! Trust me, you may want to eat at least 4 pcs of this. I would have wanted to get 2 more but I was already full. 3. Steamed bokchoy with garlic - 10/10 - love the freshness of the bokchoy, well poached and the garlic was just enough that it was not overpowering yet it was garlicky. I wish we can have Kung Fu Kitchen in CA but I guess FL is more business friendly. They also have their sister flagship resto in NY!! So if ever you come to Disney World or Orlando for a work or business trip, pls do yourself a favor and make sure you put this resto as part of your itinerary!!!

This is a great pitstop if you're looking for a quick AC blast and some refreshments. The free…read moresamples of Coca Cola products from around the world is such a cool experience! It was interesting to see everyone's opinions. I heard the dad from the family next to me say that Beverly was his favorite which is crazy because it didn't even taste edible to me. I had an apple lychee and some sort of watermelon sodas that were pretty good.

Such a "COOL" place ! So happy to see it still open, and quite busy!! It's so neat to get to try…read moresamples of soda from all over the world. This is a MUST on an Epcot day!

I was craving ramen, ordered DoorDash and they sent my food in the cutest isolated bag, my food was…read morestill very hot when I received it. I ordered the miso soup starter and miso ramen, both absolutely delicious! Although, the miso soup is pretty expensive for the amount you get, other than that, i think the ramen prices are fairly reasonable.

I've been so excited to see new ramen places popping up in Orlando, and I can say that finding…read moreHokusai was a decent find! While the ramen is no frills, noodles and broth, it's done so in a way that is comforting but not extravagant. Perfect for a great weeknight lunch or quick bite before going on with your day. The beef rice bowl was again, a great option when you don't feel like cooking, but there's nothing over the top happening. As for the ambiance, you order via kiosk and find your own table. Staff will or will not bring your food over, depending on how busy they are, in which case they call your number and you have to carry the tray to the table. I wouldn't rank this anywhere near SUSURU, as I think they really hit the nail on the head with their decor, menu, and service, but again, Hokusai is not a bad pick in a pinch.