Beer at Themes Parks

Finding BEER at Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival 2022

EARS, BEERS, COSMIC REWIND Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival used to mean the kick off the the Fall season! The past few years, however, it has started in the dead of Summer. That doesn’t make the maple beer in Canada any less delicious, but it definitely feels a little naughty.  This year it’s running from…

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The Beer Geek’s Guide to Cruising with Mickey

Tips on Enjoying ‘Good’ Beer on a Disney Cruise Ship Whether you tear up every time you hear, ‘When you Wish Upon a Star’ or you’re one of those that rolls your eyes at the concept of ‘Disney Adults’ (we can be absolutely ridiculous at times) Disney Cruises are top tier. The customer service, cleanliness,…

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My Favorite Spots to Enjoy a Beer at Disney World

Beer at the Most Magical Place on Earth! “The Magic is strong! And so are the drinks!” -Alma ‘Abuela’ Madrigal BEER at Disney is twice as magical and twice as expensive than anywhere else. So you must fully enjoy the magic. To help you do that, these are my favorite spots to easily grab a beer…

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Beer Geek Guide to Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays 2021

Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays 2021 It’s the most wonderful time for a beer, and Epcot is the most magical place to enjoy it!! Especially after they took down the Osborne lights over at Hollywood Studios. That still hurts every holiday season. It’s like Andy leaving Woody all over again. From festive beers, to international…

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Beer Geek Guide to Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival 2021

Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival 2021 Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival changes a bit each year, and the beer options are no different. Over the years we have seen a shift to some local offerings being mixed in with some macro beers, and imports.  On our Hops News’ Hoppy Hours, we have actually had a…

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Finding BEER in the Magic Kingdom!

Finding Beer in the Magic Kingdom! Not that long ago, Magic Kingdom was drier than the island that Captain Jack Sparrow had no rum on. Fortunately, that has changed, but it’s still not even close to ‘Drinking Around the World’ at Epcot. Magic Kingdom is very much a ride and show focused park. However, there…

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Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2021!

The Beer Geek’s Guide to Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival The Flower & Garden Festival has turned into a mini Food & Wine, complete with many festive local craft beers. The video below shows all the festival beers, as well as some other Festival offerings. 

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Finding Beer at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts 2021!

Beer, Art, & Figment! Craft beer itself is a work of art, and during Epcot’s Art Festival (which runs every year from mid January to the end of February), they have paintings, chalk, sculptures, and food all worthy of being in an art museum. Epcot also has festive BEER! The video below showcases some of…

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Holidays and Beers Around the World!

Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays 2020 Every Holiday season, Epcot celebrates with festive food, decorations, shows, and BEER! Nothing gets you into the holiday spirit better than a festive beer while learning about how people celebrate this magical time of the year, around the world! Every festival beer served at the Epcot festival in 2020,…

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Drinking Around the World During a Pandemic-Epcot 2020

Epcot Fall 2020 There may be mask mandates, social distancing, and hand sanitizer everywhere…but the MAGIC is back, and Disney is open!!!! And, Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival runs until November 22, 2020.  The Covid regulations change regularly, so make sure to check the rules before you hit the parks so you can “BE PREPARED!”…

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