Epic 35 Days of Epcot: Spain Must Eat and Drink

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: Spain Must Eat and Drink Items

On the second day of My Epic 35 Days of Epcot, I visited Spain! I’m sharing with you the Must Eat dishes and Must Drink beverages you don’t want to miss. This favorite marketplace returned in 2017 after being first introduced in 2010. One of our favorite dishes is a delicious handheld treat, which is perfect for walking and eating around the world!

What is “Epic 35 Days of Epcot” about?

The 22nd Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is in full swing! To honor the 35th anniversary of EPCOT, I’m sharing with you fun festival experiences, bites and sips from each global marketplace for 35 days in a row! I will visit each day to find the Must Eat, Must Drink, Must See and Must Do around this legendary theme park, tailor-made for those who love food and travel.

Follow along on Facebook and Instagram for videos and behind the scenes of this crazy eating and drinking around the world fun! I’m so excited to share it with you!

For details on how to best enjoy the longest running food festival in the world, happening now at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort through November 13, 2017, check out my Ultimate Guide to Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

Day 2 of My Epic 35 Days of Epcot: SPAIN!

It’s all about Spain A country I love and hope to return to someday soon. You know what I always say about someday…

The Marketplace is located between Germany and Italy, around the World Showcase lagoon.

Visit Spain Inspiration.

Spain is an amazing country. Full of life, flavor and vibrancy. The people, the architecture and of course the food envelope you full of passion and life.

This quote by famed Spanish chef Jose Andres says it best:

“Spain is a fascinating mix of people, languages, culture and food, but if there’s one thing all Spaniards share, it’s a love of food and drink.”

I never met a Spaniard that didn’t enjoy a glass of tinto and Jamon Iberico.

My first visit to Spain, was to the quaint city of Seville in 1985. I fell in love – with the city, the food and with the cute young waiter who accidentally spilled tomato sauce all over my white blouse. I was 13. That young love was not meant to be.

I returned in 1989, and briefly toured the highlights of Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Cordoba, Grenada and Valencia. I fell in love again – with the country this time. I’ve looked forward to returning to Spain someday for many years. Since my mission at GoEpicurista is to “Make Someday Happen” I plan to return next year to Barcelona, with my husband this time, the true love of my life. I can’t wait to share the beauty of this country with him and my family.

In the meantime, I can dream of the food and wine we will share while at Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Disney’s culinary team serves up flavorful representations of the dishes that best conjure images of Spain. From charcuterie to seafood. Traditional paella to surprising olive oil cake. It’s all delicious!

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Spain Marketplace Menu

Check out this year’s menu!

Food:

• Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives and Herb Vinaigrette – $6.50.
• Traditional Spanish Paella with Shrimp, Mussels, Chicken and Crispy Chorizo (GF) – $5.25.
• Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar and Smoked Paprika (GF) – $5.25
• Sweet Olive Oil Cake with Powdered Sugar and Lemon Curd – $3.75

Beverages:

• Rafael Palacios Bolo Godello, Valdeorras – $5.00
• Bodegas y Viñedos Artazu Garnacha Rosado, Navarra – $5.00
• Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla – $5.00
• Wine Flight – $6.50

Recommended Pairing:

The recommended pairing by Walt Disney World Sommeliers is always a good way to go.

• Traditional Spanish Paella and Rafael Palacios Bolo Godello – $10.25

Spain Must Eat Dishes:

The Spain marketplace is a winner! All food items are “Must Eat” and “Must Drink” in my book. Order all of them and share with friends.

^ Charcuterie in a Cone


This is one of The Chew favorites and one of mine. You really can’t go wrong with a high quality selection of imported Spanish meats, cheeses and olives. You also may not want to share it! It’s perfect to walk around the park, but guaranteed you devour before you make it to the next marketplace.


Spain Must Eat: Charcuterie in a Cone

^ Traditional Spanish Paella and Seafood Salad


Both are full of flavor, which made me wish even more I was back in Spain. They were both good portions to share a few bites with 1 or 2 friends.


Spain Must Eat: Traditional Paella



Seafood Salad. Photo by Lisa Wilk @TasteCookSip

^ Sweet Olive Oil Cake


The biggest and best surprise. A hit even with kids!

I shared these dishes with a fun family, on holiday from Connecticut. I just met them as they were so kind to share their picnic table and umbrella to shield me from the rain. Their two adorable young daughters, Hailey and Emma loved the cake! It’s a fluffy yellow cake, no surprise their eyes lit up when I told them I couldn’t possibly eat all this food by myself and asked for volunteers to help me. The powdered sugar and lemon curd elevated the cake with a tangy and sweet flavor combo that made it difficult to resist a second and third bite. I didn’t tell them it was olive oil in the cake (a trick for those picky eaters). The olive oil flavor is very subtle. The look of surprise on their faces when they learned the not-so-secret ingredient was priceless! Truly a highlight of my day. That and, little Emma devouring a giant pretzel from Germany. It was as big as her head! These young foodies in the making made great dining companions. Thank you girls!

Spain Must Drink Beverages:

^ The Wine Flight!

The choice of beverage in Spain is wine! I was surprised they didn’t have a sangria available but the flight selection offers a Spanish white, rose and red wine was a great treat. The wines complemented the dishes very nicely. Flights are a great way to explore wines you may not be familiar with.

Here are some bottle shots so you can see the labels.

Go Epicurista Pairing:

The Wine Flight and Charcuterie in a Cone!

Is Spain on your ‘someday list’? If so, I hope you are inspired to make plans to visit. In the meantime, visit Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and your favorite Spanish restaurant for flavorful inspiration.

Where should I go next on my Epic 35 Days of Epcot? Follow along on Instagram and Facebook with hashtag #Epic35DaysEpcot to find out and see all the behind the scenes fun!

Salud! Cheers!

Go Epicurista

Disclosure: I have a Walt Disney World annual pass and purchase most food items reviewed. Although I may receive media invitations to attend special events, complimentary sample food items and interview festival personalities, I am not obligated to write this post. No other compensation has been received. All opinions are my own. As always, I only share with you experiences worth celebrating and products I love to inspire you #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time. For more information on my guidelines about what I share on GoEpicurista.com and social channels, please read my disclosure policy. Cheers!