855: Garden Rocks Weekend: Dining Packages, EPCOT Fun & More

Main Street Magic - A Walt Disney World Podcast

Jeremy Stein

Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World, Disney Springs, Citywalk, Kids & Family, Disney World, Places & Travel, Disney Resorts, Society & Culture, Animal Kingdom, Wdw, Universal Studios, Disney Dining, Epcot, Islands Of Adventure, Universal Dining, Magic Kingdom, Disney, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney

4.6 • 782 Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2026

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

We’re recapping a fun, fast-paced weekend at Walt Disney World that was packed with great food, live music, and plenty of memorable moments along the way. From Garden Rocks dining packages to multiple Blue October concerts, this trip had a little bit of everything—and we’re breaking it all down for you. We’ll share our experience staying at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, including what we liked and how it fit into a quick weekend getaway. Over at EPCOT, we dive into the Garden Rocks dining package at Le Creperie, plus a walk-up experience at Regal Eagle and how the process seems to be evolving. Along the way, we try several festival items like the lemon bolle in Norway and a lemon macaron, and even grab a matcha drink from Joffrey’s to mix things up. Beyond the food and music, this trip was full of fun interactions—running into friends, navigating some chaotic transportation moments, and taking in those classic Magic Kingdom vibes with coffee, Gaston’s, and a stroll toward the castle. Whether you’re planning to visit during the Flower & Garden Festival or just want a real-time look at how these dining packages and concerts work, this episode is full of tips, honest reviews, and a lot of laughs along the way.

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0:00.0	On this episode, we're recapping a fun music-filled weekend with Garden Rock's dining packages,
0:04.8	Blue October concerts, a state all-star music, and plenty of food and friends around Walt Disney World.
0:10.2	Today's March 17th, 2026, and this is episode 855 of the Main Street Magic podcast.
0:16.9	Jeremy and Rhonda are more than a little fond of Disney World,
0:21.4	so they made this podcast to share it all with you.
0:25.4	Reports and resorts, top ten lists of all sorts,
0:29.4	Main Street Magic's bringing it home for you.
0:34.6	Hello and welcome to another episode of Main Street Magic.
0:37.4	I am your host, Jeremy Stein, and as always, I'm joined by my lovely wife, Rhonda. Hey, guys. If you want to be part of the community and join the conversation, get the latest theme park news, as well as live streams from the parks and resorts, head to Facebook and search for the Main Street Magic community and ask to join. Make sure you check us out on the web at mainstimagic.com as well as follow us on
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1:44.9	Well, we're back home in the studio.
1:46.7	I hope last episode you all enjoyed.
1:50.0	But now we are going to talk about all of the rest of the weekend that we did.
1:57.0	Yeah.
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