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Refreshment Outpost Menu & Review (2024 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival)

Refreshment Outpost Menu & Review (2024 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival)

The Refreshment Outpost isn’t your typical Flower and Garden booth.

This is actually a permanent Quick Service spot that you can find in the Africa outpost area between the China and Germany pavilions.

But, just like at every other Epcot festival, during Flower and Garden there are exclusive festival menu items sold here in addition to the daily menu which includes things like soft-serve ice cream, frozen drinks, a range of beers, and free ice water.

All of the drinks and sweets at Refreshment Outpost 2024

It’s important to note that unlike most of the other festival booths where you can choose between 6 oz. or 12 oz. beers, you are served full-size beers/ciders at the Refreshment Outpost.

You’re served a good portion for the amount you pay, but you also want to make sure you’re not wasting your money on a big drink that you might not like in the end.

Three new beers are debuting at the Refreshment Outpost in 2024.

Be sure to check our 2024 Refreshment Outpost must-tries, photos, full reviews, and ratings below.

Overview

  • Location: Between the China and Germany pavilions (the Africa outpost)
  • Nearby booths: Lotus House, Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
  • Nearby seating areas: Tables by the Outpost, outdoor seating area in the Germany Pavilion
  • Total booth cost: $68.25
Flower and Garden Festival World Showcase map

Refreshment Outpost Menu

Food

GF = gluten friendly, PB = plant-based, KF = kid friendly

Beverages

2024 Refreshment Outpost Menu

Refreshment Outpost menu board 2024

When it comes to our reviews and ratings, we thought it would be helpful if you had a better understanding of our personal preferences (what we like and don’t like), along with if there are any dietary restrictions.

Here’s a breakdown of not only who is doing the reviews, but a little more information about what each of us likes and doesn’t like food and drink-wise.

Shannon (Founder)

  • Likes: Almost everything
  • Dislikes: Beers that taste “stinky,” anything too salty
  • Dietary Restrictions: None

Heather (Editor)

  • Likes: Strong flavors, anything made out of potatoes, white wines, all beers (especially stouts and wheat beers), doesn’t mind sweet (plain fruit is NOT a dessert. Ever.)
  • Dislikes: Things that are too spicy, anything with a bone still in it, cocktails with too much whiskey or tequila (thanks to having too much fun in college), some red wines, most IPAs
  • Dietary Restrictions: Shellfish allergy

Felicia (Content Manager)

  • Likes: Mezcal, savory drinks, stouts/lagers/wheats/sour beers, vinegar, tart/sour items, chocolate, fresh vegetables and fruits, red meat
  • Dislikes: Ciders, sweet drinks, anything milky or creamy, chili powder, cumin, weirded out by textures, mayonnaise, saucy/wet food, cream-filled pastries, artificial fruit flavors, cooked fruits, frozen items (drinks or ice cream)
  • Dietary Restrictions: None

Photos & Reviews

Seasonal Fruit Parfait

A seasonal fruit parfait served on DOLE Whip Mango with a sweet chili sauce. This dish is also part of the Garden Graze, the food crawl where you can earn a prize.

Seasonal Fruit Parfait 2024
  • Price: $7.00
  • Special Diets: Plant-based
  • Rating: 3.7/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Weird? Awesome? Can’t quite tell. Lots of flavors and textures combined. Would suggest for somebody who wants to try dole whip in a new way.
Heather: If you want a little something extra in your ice cream – this is fine. Not my favorite flavor combo, though
Felicia: Love this. Mango dole whip is a lovely flavor and refreshing. The fruit is fresh and delicious and the tajin and chili sauce give a nice spice. Love it

Ice Cream Float

A float made with Barq’s Red Creme Soda and tangerine soft-serve ice cream.

Ice cream float 2024
  • Price: $6.75
  • Special Diets: Kid-Friendly
  • Rating: 3.0/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Yum! Like the tangerine soft serve by itself, and also good with this cream soda.
Heather: It is totally fine – EXCEPT, tangerines are orange, aren’t they?! I’m so confused.
Felicia: Just tastes like fruity ice cream float. Kids would probably like it. The tangerine flavor is artificial.

Lavender Martini

A lavender martini made with vodka with lavender and lemon.

Lavender Martini 2024
  • Price: $12.00
  • Made with alcohol? Yes
  • Rating: 3.3/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Not a great balance of sweet and sour. Light. Good portion
Heather: I found this to be a delight. Sipping this makes me feel like the main character in a highlands romance.
Felicia: Lot of artificial lemon flavor and rather sweet but I didn’t hate it. Neither the lavender nor the vodka were overpowering.

Sorpresa Picante Pale Ale

An American style spicy pale ale brewed by Crooked Can Brewing in Winter Garden, FL.

Sorpresa Picante Pale Ale 2024
  • Price: $12.00
  • Made with alcohol? Yes
  • Rating: 3.7/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Very hoppy. Generous size.
Heather: Very unique – just not a fan of a spicy beer. I can see how someone might enjoy it, though! Would probably be good with a little tomato juice, TBH.
Felicia: This has a little kick to it and I love it. Not heavy or too bitter or hoppy. Fun drink.

Woodchuck 802 Barrel-Aged Hard Cider

An apple forward barrel-aged hard cider brewed by Woodchuck Hard Cider in Middlebury, VT.

Woodchuck 802 Barrel-Aged Hard Cider 2024
  • Price: $12.00
  • Made with alcohol? Yes
  • Rating: 3.0/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Decent, light cider. Maybe a little too bland though. Needs more flavor.
Heather: Perfectly fine cider. If you like ciders – this one might be the one!
Felicia: Not too sweet, especially for a cider. It also isn’t syrupy like they sometimes can be. The apple flavor is tart which is nice.

SweetWater Brewing Co. Fruit Punch IPA

A fruit punch flavored India pale ale brewed by SweetWater Brewing Co. in

SweetWater Brewing Co. Fruit Punch IPA 2024
  • Price: $12.00
  • Made with alcohol? Yes
  • Rating: 5.0/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: So good! The light fruit punch taste is a welcome addition.
Heather: My favorite out of all of the beers and ciders here. Not usually an IPA fan but this is delicious and fruity.
Felicia: The fruit flavor on this is not overt but is definitely present. Could drink this all day. Tastes like fruit punch beer.


Curious about all the other booths? Make sure to read over our collection of 2024 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Menus, Photos, and Reviews. We’ve reviewed every booth at this year’s festival, and we definitely have some opinions and advice to share. And, if you’re heading to the festival this year, you’ll also want to check out our Complete Guide to the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. It will provide you with valuable insights on what to expect, tips on planning your visit, and plenty of other useful information.