The Backside of Walter

The Backside of Walter

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Field Assignment #003: Create a Tradition

Field Assignment #003: Create a Tradition

Making your own rope drop or “kiss goodnight.”

Oct 7, 2026

Food & Wine Field Guide: Before you spend $6 to sample that beer

Food & Wine Field Guide: Before you spend $6 to sample that beer

2026 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival beer field guide.

Sep 23, 2026

Field Assignment #002: In Defense of the 90-Minute Theme Park Vacation Lunch

Field Assignment #002: In Defense of the 90-Minute Theme Park Vacation Lunch

No one's gloomy or complaining while the flatware's entertaining.

Sep 16, 2026

Epcot Food & Wine Festival: The Backside of Walter Pumpkin Crawl

Epcot Food & Wine Festival: The Backside of Walter Pumpkin Crawl

Carve your way through this year's festival

Sep 9, 2026

Field Assignment #001: Spend One Hour Riding Nothing

Field Assignment #001: Spend One Hour Riding Nothing

Your first step into a larger world.

Sep 2, 2026