点评:I visited the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT and kept it fairly simple this time around.
First up: the gluten-free chocolate cake. It was extremely rich—heavy, indulgent, and definitely filling. Almost too rich. It checked the indulgence box, but didn’t quite hit the satisfaction mark for me. The cookie crumble on top reminded me of the base layer of an ice cream cake. It added texture, but didn’t really elevate the dessert. The raspberries, however, were a smart addition—they helped cut through the richness. The whipped topping also balanced things nicely. Pro tip: if you ask for extra raspberries and whipped cream, they’ll accommodate you.
I also grabbed the Dole Whip sampler, which is honestly a better value than buying a single Dole Whip. You get multiple flavors and three candies included. The sampler itself is worth it. The candies… not so much. Specifically, the freeze-dried Skittles. It felt like the festival was aggressively pushing them—they were on everything. At $9.99 a bag, I personally don’t get the hype. They taste like candy dust with commitment issues.
Now for the unofficial festival strategy: if you’re hanging around while booths are closing, it doesn’t hurt to politely ask if they have leftovers they’d otherwise toss. I managed to score two ham and cheese sandwiches that way. It took a little persistence (and a bit of charm), but it worked. No shame in the game.
I didn't say this, but I laughed in my head at the absurdity... "hey doesn't this come with tomato soup? How you think I'm gonna eat this dry ass sandwich?"
Overall, I wasn’t super adventurous with my choices, but I also didn’t feel like Disney completely emptied my wallet—which, honestly, is a win. Not every dish was life-changing, but there were solid moments, and with the right picks (and maybe a little strategy), you can enjoy the festival without overcommitting.
翻译:我这次去EPCOT参加了EPCOT国际艺术节,这次点的甜点比较简单。
首先是无麸质巧克力蛋糕。它非常浓郁——厚重、香甜,而且绝对管饱。几乎太甜腻了。它满足了我对“享受”的渴望,但并没有让我感到完全满足。蛋糕顶上的饼干碎让我想起了冰淇淋蛋糕的底层。它增加了口感,但并没有真正提升这款甜点的品质。不过,覆盆子的加入很巧妙——它们很好地平衡了蛋糕的浓郁。奶油顶也很好地平衡了整体的甜度。小贴士:如果你要额外的覆盆子和奶油,他们会满足你的要求。
我还买了Dole Whip冰淇淋拼盘,说实话,它比单独买一份Dole Whip冰淇淋更划算。拼盘里有多种口味,还附赠三颗糖果。单是拼盘本身就很值。至于糖果……就没那么好了。特别是那些冻干的彩虹糖。感觉整个节日都在大力推销它们——到处都是。一袋9.99美元,我个人实在搞不懂它们为什么这么火。吃起来就像糖粉,而且味道很怪异。
现在来说说非官方的节日攻略:如果你在摊位快要关门的时候还在附近闲逛,不妨礼貌地问问他们有没有剩的,免得被扔掉。我就是用这招弄到了两个火腿奶酪三明治。虽然需要一点耐心(还有一点魅力),但最终还是成功了。这没什么丢人的。
我没说出口,但我心里暗自发笑……“嘿,这玩意儿不是应该配番茄汤吗?你觉得我怎么吃得下这干巴巴的三明治?”
总的来说,我的选择不算特别大胆,但也没觉得迪士尼把我的钱包掏空——说实话,这已经很不错了。并非每道菜都能改变人生,但其中不乏佳肴,只要选对了菜品(或许还需要一点策略),你就能在不过度投入的情况下享受美食节。