Here is the menu for this year's Epcot Food & Wine Festival

August 1, 2018, 1:14 PM · It's August, which means that we now are less than a month away from the start of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World. (If that seems early to you, remember that we are just about two weeks away from the start of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which starts August 17.)

Walt Disney World has posted this year's marketplace menus on its website, so you can start thinking about what you'd like to try first at this year's event. Comparing this year's posted menu with last year's, here are what appears to be the new items on this year's menu. (Correct me in the comments, please!)

Active Eats

Energy Bar Bites: a mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates

The Almond Orchard hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze

Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins Crackers

Brazil

Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew featuring Scallops, Shrimp and White Fish with Coconut-lime Sauce and Steamed Rice

The Cheese Studio hosted by Boursin Cheese

Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch

China

Xi’an Pancake with Beef

Earth Eats

The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Wild Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese Fondue, Arugula, Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
The Impossible Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun

Flavors from Fire

Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli

Hops & Barley

New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket "Pot Roast Style" with Horseradish Cream and Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side

Islands of the Caribbean

Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aioli
Jerk-spiced Chicken Lollipop with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt

Italy

Fritto Misto: Crispy Shrimp, Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes with a Spicy Sauce
Pollo Alla Cacciatora: Braised Chicken Thigh, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Parmesan Polenta
Mezzi Rigatoni: Vodka Sauce, Crispy Pancetta and Parmesan Cheese

Japan

Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce
Beef Nigiri topped with Shrimp Sauce and Diced Pickled Jalapenos
Spicy Roll: Tuna and Salmon topped with Volcano Sauce

Mexico

Short Rib Tostada: Corn Tortilla topped with Short Ribs, Black Beans, Salsa Verde and Spring Onion
Shrimp Quesadilla: Corn Tortilla with Shrimp, Oaxaca Cheese and topped with Spicy Guajillo Sauce and Sesame Seeds
Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis

Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar

Chocolate Croissant: Flaky Croissant stuffed with Chocolate
Almond Croissant: Flaky Croissant topped with Toasted Almonds
Jumbo Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping
Cheese Danish with Sweet Icing

The Wine & Dine Studio

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds

It looks like the Farm Fresh, Patagonia, and Scotland marketplaces are gone, as they were not listed on this year's menu page. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival starts August 30 and runs through November 12, 2018.

What are you most looking forward to trying at Food & Wine this year, whether it be something new or something proven?