Unlocking The Magic: Talking all things Disney Parks, Universal and Cruising · Konstantina Irving

492: Crush It or Flush It Epcot Snacks 🥨 🍨

February 21, 2025·34 min·3 clips

Why did Bruce get grossed out after a few bites of Epcot's pork rinds with pimento cheese?

This episode features hosts Connie and Bruce ranking popular and lesser-known Epcot snacks as "crush it" or "flush it." They sample items from various festivals and World Showcase pavilions, offering their personal verdicts on each. The first snack reviewed is the pork rinds with pimento cheese from a Food and Wine Festival marketplace booth. Connie finds the texture becomes unappealing after a few bites, leading her to label it a "flush it," while Bruce would "crush it" if sharing. They discuss how Florida heat and Instagram marketing can influence snack expectations. Next, they critique the spanakopita from the Greece booth, with Bruce, who has Greek heritage, noting the phyllo was good but the cheese filling could be better, resulting in a mutual "flush it." At the United Kingdom's Yorkshire County Fish Shop, Bruce gives a "crush it" to the fish and chips but a "meh" to the chips alone, while Connie would seek fries elsewhere. The poutine from Canada's Refreshment Port earns a "crush it" from both for the traditional version, though Connie flushes the brisket-topped variation. Germany's gingerbread salted caramel buttercream cookie receives high praise online and a definite "crush it" from both hosts despite its large, shareable size. Conversely, the giant pretzel in Germany is deemed too dry and gets flushed. In France, Connie flushes the strawberry tart (tarte aux fraises) for being overly sweet, while Bruce crushes any French bakery item. They split on the crepes from Crêpes À Emporter, with Bruce crushing and Connie flushing, partly due to heat and seating issues. Japan's green tea ice cream sandwich from the merchandise shop is a refreshing, not-too-sweet mutual crush. However, they disagree on the kakigōri shaved ice with sweet milk topping, which Bruce flushes despite its popularity with their daughter. Mexico's loaded nachos and empanadas con queso from La Cantina de San Angel are both crushed, with Connie noting the nachos are a reliable, familiar choice. Finally, the assorted pastries, including baklava, at the Morocco pavilion's lounge are deemed an underrated crush. The tone is casual and humorous, with playful banter between the hosts about snack sizes, park conditions, and personal food preferences. Listeners who enjoy lighthearted Disney food reviews and debating snack choices will appreciate this episode. Those seeking in-depth culinary analysis or critical reviews of attractions might find it too superficial.

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