Recent review of the International Dinner Grand Gathering?

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Does anyone have a recent review of the Internation Dinner and Illuminations Dessert grand gathering? I have seen some rather spotty reviews, but everything was old. Anyone have any more recent information?

Also, does anyone know what days they usually do this event? We are getting close to 180 days out, and need to really start scoping out things for reservations.

Thanks!
 
Our Group has reservations to attend this event on June 6. I have read a few reviews on allearsnet.com and one good review here on the Dis. We are excited and hope it is as great as the CM on the phone claimed.
 
Our Group has reservations to attend this event on June 6. I have read a few reviews on allearsnet.com and one good review here on the Dis. We are excited and hope it is as great as the CM on the phone claimed.

Please let me know when you get back how it was. I am interested in some more current reviews.

Oh, and you would be able to tell me... what nights do they generally do the EPCOT dinner on?
 

We liked this event over all but it lacked a certain luster. Soda, Tea, Milk and Juice were included. Punch and Coffee were offered with dessert. There was a short wine list and a few bottled beers were available.

The dinner food was lovely, here is what they offered.

White Cheddar Soup (Canada)

California Field Greens with tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with Lite Zinfandel Vinaigrette and Avocado Ranch Dressing

Stir Fry Vegetables (China)

Zucchini, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Corn and Black Beans with Cilantro (Mexico)

Brown Rice with Tofu and Edamame (Japan)

Boiled New Potatoes with Dill (Norway)

Spiced Chicken with Tomato and Chic Peas (Morocco)

Bavarian Roasted Pork with Red Cabbage (Germany)

Burgundy Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions (France)

Fried Haddock with Tartar Sauce (United Kingdom)

Cheese Tortellini with Alfredo Cream and Peas Petit Penne Pasta with Roasted Garlic Marinara

Kid's Menu
Apple Slices with Caramel Dip
Carrots with Ranch Dip
Fried Chicken Fritters with Barbecue Sauce
Smuckers Uncrustables
Macaroni and Cheese

I had the soup, Fried Haddock, tortellini, Mexican Vegetables, and the Braised Beef. I really liked everything I tried. I found the vegetables to be bland. They needed more cilantro or something with some Kick!
There was also some foccacia bread and butter, which was fresh and tasty.

Dessert was rather disappointing. They had fresh fruit, strawberry shortcake, peach shortcake, vanilla and chocolate cupcakes and various cookies. Nothing international at all.

Goofy and Minnie came out and danced with the kids after birthdays and anniversaries were announced. Then you could get your picture taken with Goofy and Minnie and get autographs. After Dessert we were led to a special fireworks viewing area behind the gift shop at the beginning of the world showcase. It was a great spot for watching Illuminations. We really loved the location.
 















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