WHET YOUR WHISTLE We were thoroughly impressed with the mocktails . Neither of us was in the mood for a traditional cocktail , but we wanted to skip the usual juice-and-soda routine . What set these drinks apart was the use of non-alcoholic spirits : a gin facsimile in the Pink London Spritzer and a faux tequila in the Agave Garden . These zero-proof spirits had all the hallmarks of their alcoholic inspirations and brought a flavorful nuance to the drinks .
Our zero-proof drinks were expertly crafted . PHOTO BY DANNY SHUSTER
The shrimp cocktail , an American classic , doesn ’ t disappoint here . PHOTO BY DANNY SHUSTER
The Pink London Spritz expertly danced between sweet and tart and brought forward the juiciness of grapefruit without the bitter taste . Fresh lime juice and mint garnish made this drink flavorful and refreshing . The Agave Garden had an intriguing herbaceous quality , cool and refreshing from the cucumber but with a touch of lingering heat from the jalapeno garnish ( interestingly not mentioned in the menu description ). Both drinks had us eagerly anticipating the meal to come .
CATCH OF THE DAY I enjoyed the fun plating of the Shrimp Cocktail : three pairs of interlocked shrimp on a dollop of cocktail sauce . The grilled lemon added a nice touch of charred flavor to the traditional garnish . The shrimp were plump and correctly chilled , not cold and icy , but I found the cocktail sauce lacked any horseradish kick . Even so , the Coral Reef ’ s Shrimp Cocktail is a standard rendition and a reliable start to the meal , if a bit unremarkable .
JUNE 5 , 1994
Nowadays , we ’ re used to EPCOT almost always being in festival mode . But it wasn ’ t until April 29 , 1994 , that the park hosted the first Flower & Garden Festival . This outdoor event was a major success and ran through June 5 , 1994 . Head to the blog to see what Flower & Garden was like in its first year .
JUNE 10 , 2000
On this date , the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular ! reopened after a sixmonth closure for refurbishments — and Disney had an extra trick up its sleeve . To commemorate the special day , Walt Disney World invited 500 Floridians with the last name Jones to attend the grand reopening .
JUNE 17 , 2016
Fans flew to new heights for the first time as EPCOT and Disney California Adventure debuted Soarin ’ Around the World , an updated version of the fanfavorite Soarin ’ attraction . What new sights did the updated ride add ? We have the full story on the blog .
JUNE 26 , 1957
Before there was the Monorail , Disneyland had the Viewliner , which the company called the “ fastest miniature train in the world .” With the Monorail slated to reach the Happiest Place on Earth in 1959 , the Viewliner was short-lived , taking its last trip on Sept . 15 , 1958 .
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