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Pull up a chair at EPCOT's Germany pavilion because we're taking you along for a live dining review of Biergarten Restaurant and the Eat to the Beat Dining Package before seeing Hanson!We explore the Bavarian village atmosphere, explain how the dining package works, and taste our way through the buffet. From beer cheese soup, pretzel rolls, German potato salad, sausage salad, bratwurst, sauerkraut, pork schnitzel, meatballs, roasted potatoes, and chicken schnitzel to mac and cheese, apple strudel, Baumkuchen trifle, and salted caramel cheesecake, we share our honest reactions. We also reveal which dishes we would go back for, which ones we would skip, and the delicious creation built at the table: a chicken schnitzel, beer cheese, and pretzel roll slider.Of course, this was not an ordinary meal. Right in the middle of Biergarten's live entertainment, the fire alarm sounded and the entire restaurant had to evacuate. We take you outside with us as guests and Cast Members wait for the all clear, then return to our table to finish the buffet after an interruption neither of us had experienced during hundreds of Disney meals.Along the way, we talk about the atmosphere, the musicians and dancing, the service, the value of using Biergarten for a concert dining package, and whether the restaurant deserves a place in your EPCOT rotation. At $69 per person, did the combination of an all-you-care-to-enjoy German buffet and reserved seating for Hanson make this package worth the price?Join us for food, laughs, questionable German pronunciations, one runaway bratwurst, an unexpected evacuation, and our final verdict on Biergarten Restaurant at EPCOT. Whether you are planning an Eat to the Beat concert night or considering this unique World Showcase dining experience, this episode will help you decide if it belongs on your Disney dining list.
Welcome to the Main Street Magic EPCOT World Showcase Cup! In this special tournament series, we're putting all 11 World Showcase pavilions head-to-head in a single-elimination bracket to determine, once and for all, which pavilion deserves to be crowned the ultimate EPCOT champion. Before the competition begins, we explain exactly how the tournament was created. Using AI analysis, rankings and opinions from some of the most trusted Disney fan sites, and our own experiences after countless visits to EPCOT, we seeded each pavilion into the bracket based on six major categories: Food, Drinks, Attractions, Immersion, Shopping, and Hangout Factor. But once the tournament starts, the seeds no longer matter—every matchup is decided one category at a time, with the winner advancing and the loser going home. After introducing the rules and revealing the full bracket, it's time for the opening play-in round. Three exciting matchups kick off the tournament as lower-seeded pavilions battle for the chance to face the top contenders waiting later in the bracket. Every debate is filled with tough decisions, surprising opinions, and plenty of Disney discussion as we compare everything from signature restaurants and iconic snacks to rides, entertainment, architecture, hidden details, and festival offerings. Who earns the first victories? Which pavilion pulls off an upset? And which favorites are waiting for their chance to enter the tournament? Welcome to the Main Street Magic EPCOT World Showcase Cup!
This week, we break away from our normal format because Tom was not prepared — but it's his birthday month, so cut him some slack.Tom and Jon “kick” things off with a look at the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND Florida, then head over to Universal Orlando Resort where FIFA has taken over CityWalk and the Universal Mega Movie Parade has returned for the summer.Tom also shares details from his day-of-recording visit to SeaWorld Orlando with Elena and some of her family, including the usual mix of plans, surprises, and theme park reality setting in.Then Jon gives us his review of his dining experience at Biergarten Restaurant in EPCOT's Germany Pavilion before we wrap things up with something new: May theme park stats tracked by Tom's soon-to-be-released ThrillLedger app.It's FIFA, food, family, stats, and a host who definitely had a plan… until he didn't.In this episode:Why Episode 268 breaks from the usual formatLEGOLAND Florida's FIFA® World Cup 2026 ExperienceUniversal CityWalk's FIFA World Cup Watch PartyThe return of Universal Mega Movie ParadeTom's SeaWorld Orlando visit with Elena and familyJon's Biergarten Restaurant dining experience at EPCOTMay theme park stats from Tom and JonA preview of how ThrillLedger tracks park visits, attractions, and moreSo until the next podcast, vlog or livestream, keep making memories.
Join us inside Epcot's Germany Pavilion as we sit down for a long‑awaited meal at the Biergarten Restaurant. With strong German ancestry on Traci's side of the family, this restaurant always feels a bit like home — and today's visit is filled with great food, warm atmosphere, and lively entertainment.We enjoy an outstanding meal before the Oktoberfest Musikanten take the stage near the end of our visit. Their energetic oompah music fills the hall, the crowd cheers and toasts along, and the whole place comes alive in classic Biergarten style.As the concert wraps up, we gather our things and head out — because our reservation time for Remy's Ratatouille Adventure has finally arrived.For the best experience, put on your favorite headphones and enjoy this immersive binaural audio memory from Epcot's Germany Pavilion.
This week on the Mouse Minutes Podcast, Whitney + Jordan rewind the clock and check in at Disney's Pop Century Resort — one of Walt Disney World's most colorful and value-friendly hotels. From larger-than-life icons and Skyliner access to budget pricing and big nostalgia, does Pop Century deliver Disney magic without breaking the bank?Listen in as we welcome back return special guest, Ryan Renadette of Into the Dizneyverse as the three of us share our experiences, final grades, and whether this value resort still makes sense for your next Disney vacation.. . .Subscribe to Into the Dizneyverse – the perfect podcast for any Disney history buff. Each week, Alex, Chris, and Ryan do a deep dive on a different Disney topic: (Into the Dizneyverse on Spotify). . .Mouse Minutes is on YouTube NOW!Subscribe to Mouse Minutes on YouTube to watch live episode recordings, extended conversations, and bonus content you won't hear anywhere else:(https://www.youtube.com/@MouseMinutesPodcast). . .Keep up with Mouse Minutes on Instagram and follow along for Disney reviews, snacks, and park fun:(https://www.instagram.com/mouseminutespodcast). . .Check out these other Mouse Minutes episodes:Biergarten Restaurant at EPCOT | Ft. Ryan Renedette | Episode 036 Disney's All-Star Sports Resorts | Episode 013. . .Want to get some ears on your brand?Sponsor a future episode of the Mouse Minutes Podcast and reach Disney fans who love a good story, a good snack, and a good time. Reach out via email (mouseminutespodcast@gmail.com) and let's make some magic together!. . .Other great Disney podcasts we love:WDW Radio, Connecting with Walt, Defunctland, Walkabout the World – A Disney Podcast, Into the Dizneyverse, Happily Ever Active
In this week's FREE episode of Mouse Minutes Whitney + Jordan welcome a special guest, Ryan Renadette, of Into the Dizneyverse! Grab your stein and join in as the three of them review and grade the Biergarten Restaurant at Epcot. This all-you-can-enjoy meal is one packed with options - and bread! But, is this restaurant worth its high price tag, or should you stick to the grab-and-go counter in the Germany Pavilion? We roll it all out on this week's Mouse Minute's episode! Zicke zacke zicke zacke oi oi oi! . . .Keep up with Mouse Minutes on Instagram or follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/mouseminutespodcast/ . . . Check out and follow the Into the Dizneyverse Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LvThxSZ80nVXCu3EWkqNy Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dizneyverse/ Follow Ryan and his incredible metal art! https://www.instagram.com/ratrodryan442/ . . . Check out some of these other awesome Disney podcasts!That Tracks Podcast with Tim and Nick, WDW Radio, Connecting with Walt, Defunctland, and of course Into the Dizneyverse
The guys answer listener questions on topics including buffets returning, Top of the World reopening, and Golden Birthday buttons. Foldaway beds are coming to Disney's Polynesian Villas and the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Even more Fab 50 statues have been announced. Disney has announced that the NBA Experience will be closed permanently. Buffets are coming back to WDW beginning with Boma, Biergarten Restaurant, and Crystal Palace. Fan favorite drink, POG Juice, is reportedly no longer available at WDW and may be gone for good. Disney has announced that Steakhouse 71 will replace The Wave at the Contemporary. Imagineering shared a first look at the illuminated “Points of Light” that will cover Spaceship Earth for the 50th Anniversary celebration. Disney announced the replacement for FastPass+ and MaxPass, a paid service called Genie+. Imagineering released footage of “Project Exo”, which is developing large scale exoskeletons for characters that guests can interact with in the parks.
On this episode, Trent and Jeni give their review of Biergarten Restaurant at EPCOT! Do you think they liked the food? Listen and find out! Visit our website disneydnapodcast.com for all information about the podcast and how to support the show on Patreon! Enjoy the episode!
Mario, Beth, and Brian continue their tour around World Showcase and travel to the Germany and Italy pavilions. Tune in to hear all about the offerings of these two pavilions, including the family-style Biergarten Restaurant, beloved candy store Karamell-Kuche, and a Station 71 all-time favorite: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria!
Take a virtual audio trip in this installment of the WDW-Memories podcast as we enjoy another day in Walt Disney World. In this memory, we will join my family as we take a break from the heat of the day and stop in Germany for lunch at the Biergarten Restaurant and a show by the Oktoberfest Musikanten. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2019/10/11/memory-212/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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In this week's podcast, we take a look at our favorite table service options at Walt Disney World. Both of our picks are some of the best buffet options around the parks and resorts, giving you great meals for the best value. Susie's pick is Trail's End Restaurant. Enjoy hearty breakfast and dinner buffets at this location nestled within the quiet surroundings of the Fort Wilderness Campground. All-you-can-eat favorites like biscuits and gravy, eggs benedict, fried chicken, smoked pork ribs, and house-made fruit cobbler are just some of the buffet options you can experience on your visit to this hidden gem of restaurants at Walt Disney World. Prices are as follows: Breakfast Adults - $22.00 plus tax Children (3-9) - $12.00 plus tax Weekend Brunch $25.00 plus tax Dinner Adults - $30.00 plus tax Children (3-9) - $17.00 plus tax Matt's pick is the Biergarten Restaurant in Epcot. Come celebrate Octoberfest every day of the year at this very popular restaurant in the Germany Pavilion in World Showcase. This lively dining option puts you right in the middle of a German village square where live music, friendly service, and good food offers a fun and exciting dining experience for either lunch or dinner. Be sure to come hungry! The buffet features seasonal salads, traditional German sausages, schnitzel, delicious desserts, and much more. Prices are as follows: Breakfast Adults - $33.00 plus tax Children (3-9) - $18.00 plus tax Dinner Adults - $40.00 plus tax Children (3-9) - $22.00 plus tax If you are participating in the Disney Dining Plan, each of these restaurants is 1 table service credit. What's your favorite table service at Walt Disney World? Join in on the conversation on social media! You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/imagineearspodcast/
In this Episode I do a Dining Review of the Biergarten Restaurant in Epcot.
Come and join us for another installment of the WDW-Memories podcast, where I try to make it possible for you relive your Walt Disney World Memories when you can't actually be there. Today we'll continue our day in Epcot as we sprint from The Land Pavilion, across Future World and around to the back of World Showcase to the German Pavilion where our dining reservation at the Biergarten Restaurant is due. Enjoy some good food, good drinks, and good music from the Oktoberfest Musikanten as we dine with a couple of new friends. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2015/03/27/memory-137/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app