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Disney Food and Wine Festival

New Tastes and Events Coming to Epcot® Food & Wine Festival

This fall, Epcot® will celebrate 62 delicious days of sipping and savoring when they host their International Food & Wine Festival from Sep. 14-Nov. 14, 2016! Loyal festival fans and first-timers will enjoy more than 30 outdoor marketplaces, nightly concerts, signature dinners and feature tasting events.

While Cast Members are still hard at work planning all of the details, we have a preview of what’s in store:

  • “Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” hands-on workshops inside the Festival Center will offer a chance to “sharpen up” your culinary skills from chefs, bakers, mixologists and other pros.
  • Culinary icons like Cat Cora, Norman Van Aken, Masaharu Morimoto, Elizabeth Falkner, Buddy Valastro and Jamie Deen will entertain foodies and inspire their palates at new and returning premium events that include reimagined Party for the Senses grand tastings with new concepts and themes.
  • Pair wines, beers and ciders with savory and sweet dishes as you stroll the World Showcase Promenade using your complimentary festival passports as a guide.
  • New marketplace menus debut and some of your festival favorites return! Choose a favorite hard soda to mix with vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat at Desserts & Champagne marketplace. Or try the new savory dishes making at the Greece and Farm Fresh marketplaces.
  • Multiple new Eat to the Beat concert acts debut while fan favorites return to play a total of 186 festival concerts! New Acts include Wang Chung, Delta Rae, and Toad The Wet Sprocket. Confirmed favorites include Wilson Phillips, Boyz II Men and Jeffrey Osbourne.
  • The Festival Center will once again host the complimentary Back to Basics weekend series featuring epicurean tips and tricks from the pros, book and bottle signings and The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar, hosted by Ghirardelli and offering guest samples.
  • Chase will once again offer their lounge for debit and credit card members featuring complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments, a charging station and comfortable seating for a relaxing break inside American Adventure.
  • Rockin’ Burger Block Party and Party for the Senses grand tasting events will showcase creative bites and palate-pleasing sips from eminent chefs and beverage experts plus new live entertainment. And new resort premium events will include a Grand Floridian brunch with a twist and a new cooking school experience.

It looks like the 21st Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival is going to be great!

Many events and activities are included with regular Epcot® admission including Back to Basics series, special book signings, Eat to the Beat concerts, cultural adventures, Marketplace Passport and all attractions and park entertainment. The Party for the Senses grand tasting events, signature dinners and other special wine and culinary programs require reservations and separate event admission. Reservation bookings for premium events will be available later this summer.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:25-05:00May 13th, 2016|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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2015 Epcot® Food & Wine Festival Premium Events

Summer is flying by! Before you know it, the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival will be upon us! And this year, there’s more ways than ever to experience it! Every year, the festival hosts some events that are included with standard Epcot® theme park admission and some additional “over-the-top” premium events that require a separate fee.

Here’s a look at some of this year’s premium events!

  • Culinary Demonstrations – Join some of the most celebrated chefs in the World as they share some of their cooking tips and offer a sample of their dishes and paired beverages. $15 per person. Daily at 1p, 3p, and 5p
  • Mixology Seminars – Skilled mixologists will provide a mouthwatering lesson on some common and also original libations. $15 per person. Daily at 6p
  • Beverage Seminars – Sample an assortment of wines and beverages as you pick up a few fresh skills from the experts. $15 per person. Daily at 12p and 4p with added 2p seminar on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Beverage Boot Camp – Step it up behind the bar with this 2-hour seminar providing an intense basic beverage training that will sharpen you skills in the worlds of cuisine and libation. $119 per person. Select Sundays at 1p
  • What’s Cooking with… – Dine with some of the most famous faces of the culinary world as they share their favorite dishes, offer amazing insight, and sit down for a Q&A segment. $129 per person. Select days at 10a. Scheduled guests include:
  • 10/2 – Amanda Freitag
  • 10/4 – Bryan Voltaggio
  • 10/9 –Andrew Zimmern
  • 10/10 – Jamie Deen
  • 10/11 – Carla Hall
  • 10/16 – Gale Gand
  • 10/18 – Cat Cora
  • 10/23 – Allan Susser
  • 10/25 – John Ash
  • 10/30 – Robert Irvine
  • 11/1 – Erika Davis
  • 11/6 – Buddy Valastro
  • 11/8 – David Guas
  • 11/13 – TBD
  • 11/15 – Sarah Fioroni
  • Cheese Seminars – Taste a robust selection of international cheeses that have been paired with wines, beers, and other beverages by world-class Fromagers. $79 per person. Most Saturdays at 10a. Theme varies by week.
  • Food & Beverage Pairings – Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tasting experience at select World Showcase dining locations. Various offerings are available within the following cuisines: Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, and Moroccan. Pricing and dates vary by experience. Contact your Magic Maker® for more details.
  • Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining – Resident Chefs from some of your favorite Walt Disney World® Resort Signature Restaurants invite you savor their specialty creations during an unique dining experience inside their restaurant. Locations include Flying Fish Cafe, EPSN Club, Fulton’s Crab House, The BOATHOUSE, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Jiko, Trattoria al Forno, California Grill, The Hollywood Brown Derby, Le Cellier, The Wave, Portobello Country Italian Trattoria, Artist Point, Narcoosee’s, and The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Café. Dates, times, pricing, and experience varies by location. Contact your Magic Maker® to see what experiences will be happening during your travel dates.
  • Mexican Tequila Lunch – Experience tequila selections that have been paired with flavorful regional dishes from Mexico. $85 per guest. Thursdays – Saturdays at 12p.
  • The Hibachi Experience – This 6-course dinner, prepared before you eyes by a Teppan chef, is guaranteed to be as memorable as it is delicious! $150 per guest. Varies dates at 4:30p
  • Party for the Senses – After enjoying reserved seating at the evenings Eat to the Beat Concert, you’ll head to the World ShowPlace Pavilion where you will experience a party with awe-inspiring acts and over 50 food and beverage stops! $169 – $319 per guest. Parties run every Sunday in October starting at 7p with some dates featuring a special theme.
  • Rockin’ Burger Block Party – Party to some of the best music of the century while exploring a mouthwatering menu of incredible specialty sliders. $99 – $199 per guest. 7p on Sep. 15, Oct. 8, and Nov. 6

All guests will enjoy the new Back to Basics series, special book signings, Eat to the Beat concerts, and the Marketplace Discovery Passport which are included with their standard Epcot® admission.

Bookings for the Premium events open on Jul. 30, 2015. Contact your Magic Maker® today for additional information!

Entertainment and Events are subject to change without notice. Event may require a separate Epcot® theme park admission not included.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:27-05:00July 22nd, 2015|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Food & Wine Festival and ‘Eat to the Beat’ Concert Series Kicks Off Tomorrow

Tomorrow will mark the beginning of the 17th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. With that will come the live sounds of 18 different musical acts as they perform their greatest hits! This year’s performers cover many different genres, including pop, rock, soul and funk.

This year’s lineup includes:

  •  Sep. 28-30 – Night Ranger – Sister Christian
  • Oct. 1-3 – Sugar Ray – Fly
  • Oct. 4-7 – STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas – We Built This City
  • Oct. 8-10 – Boyz II Men – End of the Road
  • Oct. 11-12 – Smash Mouth – Walking On the Sun
  • Oct. 13-14 – Javier Colon, winner of “The Voice”  – A Drop in the Ocean
  • Oct. 15-17 – Air Supply – Lost in Love
  • Oct. 18-19 – Gin Blossoms – Hey Jealousy
  • Oct. 20-21 – Survivor – Eye of the Tiger
  • Oct. 22-23 – Hanson – Give a Little
  • Oct. 24-25 – The Pointer Sisters – He’s So Shy
  • Oct. 26-28 – Sister Hazel – All for You
  • Oct. 29-31 – Billy Ocean – Caribbean Queen
  • Nov. 1-2 – 38 Special – Hold on Loosely
  • Nov. 3-4 – Howard Jones LIVE – No One Is to Blame
  • Nov. 5-6 – Blues Traveler – Run-Around
  • Nov. 7-8 – Dennis DeYoung, original member of the group STYX  – Come Sail Away
  • Nov. 9-12 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – Go Daddy-O

All shows will take place at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30p, 6:45p and 8 p. Shows are included with admission to Epcot® and are subject to change.

(Songs listed are for artist recognition only and may not be included in the concert play list)

By |2017-06-27T10:22:18-05:00September 27th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Video: Food & Wine Commercials With A Taste Of Character

The 17th annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival is just a little over 2 weeks away! From Sep. 28-Nov. 12, 2012, Walt Disney World® Resort guests can taste their way around the world as they take part in what the Travel Channel has called one of the Best Food and Wine Festivals! More Details

Walt Disney World® Resort has released three commercials for the upcoming Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival that contain a bit of character! Enjoy, and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments section below!

Apples

Dessert

Dough

By |2017-06-27T10:22:21-05:00September 12th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Three New FREE Experiences at Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

The Countdown is on for the 2012 Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival taking place Sep. 28 through Nov. 12, 2012.

While the festival offers a variety of premium events and experiences at a charge in addition to your admission to Epcot®, there are also quite a few that are complimentary to all guests. This year, Epcot’s® International Food & Wine Festival planners have announced three new events that won’t cost you a penny!

Chocolate Experience: From the Bean to the Bar Hosted by Ghirardelli® Chocolate Company: Everyone loves Chocolate! This new experience will put your sense of sight, taste and smell into sensory overload! Marvel at the sweet sculptures created by Disney pastry chefs and learn about the fascinating origin of chocolate. Shop for gourmet chocolate gifts and try some of the free samples. The Chocolate experience will be located inside the Festival Center and open daily from 9:00 a.m. through park close.

Wine Sampling at the Festival Center Wine Shop: Also located at the Festival Center, the Wine Shop will offer wine samples provided by the various beverages companies participating in this years festival. Sampling will be available daily at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Watermelon Patch Hosted by The National Watermelon Promotion Board: This experience will allow you to visit a real watermelon patch! Guests will see the watermelons growing and discover fun facts and tips from Mr. Food.

There’s still time to plan your vacation to experience this year’s Epcot’s® International Food & Wine Festival! Disney’s FREE Dining promotion is even available for select dates of the Food & Wine Festival. Contact your Magic Maker® today!

By |2017-06-27T10:22:25-05:00August 6th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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2012 Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival Menus Released

Nearly 30 marketplaces representing 6 continents will serve guests tasty tapas-size specialties at the 2012 Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival. Spread throughout the World Showcase, these kiosks bring Epcot’s® everyday International food offerings to a new level!

New to this year’s festival is a Florida and Terra Marketplace. The Florida Marketplace will feature some regional favorites with a fresh Florida twist. The Terra Marketplace will be the first location in Food & Wine history to offer all-vegan options.

Enjoy this look at the different marketplaces and their offerings.

International Marketplaces:

ARGENTINA

Regional Cuisine:

  • Beef Empanada
  • Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée

Beverage Pairings:

  • Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay
  • Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Terrazas Reserva Torrontes
  • Terrazas Reserva Malbec

AUSTRALIA

Regional Cuisine:

  • Shrimp on the Barbie with Pepper Berry Citrus Glaze
  • Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies
  • Lamington

Beverage Pairings:

  • Rosemount Estate Traminer Riesling
  • Rosemount Estate Chardonnay Semillon
  • Rosemount Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz
  • Rosemount Estate Shiraz Cabernet

BELGIUM

Regional Cuisine:

  • Steamed Mussels in Hoegaarden Beer Broth and Baguette
  • Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
  • Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashell Truffles

Beverage Pairings:

  • Hoegaarden
  • Stella Artois
  • Leffe Blonde
  • Leffe Brune
  • Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Iced Coffee

CANADA

Regional Cuisine:

  • Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
  • Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta and “Minus 8” Onion Jam
  • “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce

Beverage Pairings:

  • Neige Première Apple Ice Wine
  • Neige Bubble
  • Mission Hill Family Estate Syrah
  • Moosehead Beer

CARIBBEAN

Regional Cuisine:

  • Ropa Vieja with Cilantro Rice
  • Jerk Spiced Chicken Drumstick with Mango Chutney

Beverage Pairings:

  • Bacardi® Frozen Dragon Berry Colada
  • Bacardi® Torched Cherry Frozen Cherry Limeade

CHINA

Regional Cuisine:

  • Mongolian Beef with Chinese Steamed Bun
  • Pork Pot Stickers
  • Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Pickled Vegetables
  • Mango Tapioca Pudding

Beverage Pairings:

  • Tsing Tao Beer
  • Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling
  • Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Syrah
  • Happy Lychee with Vodka
  • Sunny Guava with Coconut Rum

 

FLORIDA LOCAL – NEW!

Regional Cuisine:

  • White Corn Arepa with Mangalitsa Pork Rilette and Zellwood Sweet Corn Salad
  • Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables, Fried Plantains and Cilantro

Beverage Pairings:

  • Florida Beer Company Florida Lager
  • Florida Beer Company Key West Southernmost Wheat
  • Florida Orange Grove Key Limen
  • Florida Orange Grove Hurricane Class 5, Florida White Sangria

FRANCE

Regional Cuisine:

  • Escargots Persillade en Brioche
  • Coq au Vin sur Gratin de Macaroni
  • Créme Brûlée au Chocolat au Lait

Beverage Pairings:

  • Chardonnay, Bouchard Aîné & Fils
  • Merlot, Château de Mercade Bordeaux
  • Sparkling Pomegranate Kir
  • Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush

GERMANY

Regional Cuisine:

  • Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese)
  • Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll
  • Apple Strudel with Karamel-Vanilla Sauce

Beverage Pairings:

  • Selbach-Oster Estate Spätlese
  • JH Selbach Riesling Classic
  • JH Selbach Riesling QbA Red Label
  • Niersteiner Spiegelberg Dornfelder
  • Radeberger Pilsner
  • Altenmünster Dunke

GREECE

Regional Cuisine:

  • Greek Salad with Pita Bread
  • Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
  • Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
  • Spanakopita
  • Dannon® Oikos® Greek Yogurt Cups

Beverage Pairings:

  • Domaine Skouras Moscofilero
  • Domaine Skouras St. George
  • Sigalas Assytiko
  • Alpha Axia Syrah

HAWAI’I

Regional Cuisine:

  • Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
  • Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips

Beverage Pairings:

  • Seven Tiki® Mai Tai
  • Heitz Cellar Chardonnay
  • Kona Brewing Company Big Wave Golden Ale
  • Kona Brewing Company Pipeline Porter

IRELAND

Regional Cuisine:

  • Lobster and Seafood Fisherman’s Pie
  • Kerrygold® Cheese Selection: Aged-Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Cashel Blue with Apple Chutney and Brown Bread
  • Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey’s Ganache

Beverage Pairings:

  • Guinness
  • Bunratty Mead Honey Wine
  • Bunratty Potcheene Chilled Irish Coffee

ITALY

Regional Cuisine:

  • Ravioli di Formaggio All’emiliana (Baked Cheese Ravioli, Creamy Beef Bolognese, Parmesan, Mozzarella)
  • Salsiccia e “Papacelli” Napoletani (Sweet Sausage, Red Pepper, Ciaibatta Bread)
  • Cannoli al Cioccolato (Chocolate-Covered Cannoli filled with Ricotta, Chocolate, Candied Fruit)

Beverage Pairings:

  • Moretti Beer
  • Prosecco Zardetto
  • Pinot Grigio Mezzacorona
  • Chianti Castello di Quercetto
  • Italian Margherita

JAPAN

Regional Cuisine:

  • Spicy Hand Roll (Tuna & Salmon with Chili Pepper, Soy Sauce & Sesame Oil Topped with Kazan Volcano Sauce)
  • Karaage Hand Roll (Crispy Chicken Breast with Sushi Rice and Spicy Mayonnaise)
  • California Roll (Avocado, Cucumber, Crab, Mayonnaise, Smelt Roe Rolled in Sushi Rice and Seaweed)
  • Sukiyaki Beef Pan (Marinated Thinly Sliced Rib Eye with Sauteed Onions and Teriyaki Sauce Served in a Bun)

Beverage Pairings:

  • Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer
  • Sake-Kikusui Super Dry, Junmai
  • Sake-Bishounen Junmai Ginjo
  • Sake Strawberry Mist

MEXICO

Regional Cuisine:

  • Crispy Shrimp Taco with Chipotle Lime Mayo and Cabbage Served on a Flour Tortilla
  • Taco de Filete with Cascabel Pepper Sauce and Scallions Served on a Flour Tortilla
  • Natilla de Cajeta (Caramel Custard Served with Sauce)

Beverage Pairings:

  • Dos Equis Beer
  • L.A. Cetto Chardonnay
  • L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah
  • Lime Strawberry Margarita On the Rocks
  • Tequila Flight: Tequila Blanco, Reposado and Anejo

MOROCCO

Regional Cuisine:

  • Kefta Pocket (Ground Seasoned Beef in a Pita Pocket)
  • Merguez Sausage (Beef and Lamb Sausage with Grilled Peppers and Onions)
  • Baklava

Beverage Pairings:

  • Casa Beer
  • Amazigh Red
  • Sangria
  • Mimosa Royale

NEW ZEALAND

Regional Cuisine:

  • Seared Sea Scallop with Kumara Red Curry Puree and Apple Radish Salad
  • Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney

Beverage Pairings:

  • Kim Crawford Pinot Grigio
  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
  • Kim Crawford Un-Oaked Chardonnay
  • Kim Crawford Pinot Noir

POLAND

Regional Cuisine:

  • Kielbasa & Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
  • Zapiekanki-Toasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bread with House Made Ketchup

Beverage Pairings:

  • Chandon Carneros Chardonnay
  • Tyskie
  • Belvedere® Frozen Lemon Apple “Tea”

SCANDINAVIA

Regional Cuisine:

  • Taste of Scandinavia: Cured Salmon, Herring and Shrimp Salad
  • Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries
  • Rice Pudding with Driscoll’s® Only The Finest Berries™

Beverage Pairings:

  • Iron Horse Fairytale Cuvee
  • Xanté
  • Xanté Sunshine

SINGAPORE

Regional Cuisine:

  • Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice
  • Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce

Beverage Pairings:

  • Tiger Beer
  • Marqués de Cáceres Satinela
  • Singapore Sling

SOUTH AFRICA

Regional Cuisine:

  • Seared Filet of Beef with Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Braai Sauce
  • Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket

Beverage Pairings:

  • Fairview Sauvignon Blanc
  • Fairview Pinotage

SOUTH KOREA

Regional Cuisine:

  • Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw
  • Mung Bean Pancake with Shrimp and Kimchi Sauce

Beverage Pairings:

  • Bohae Black Raspberry Wine-Bokbunjajoo
  • Chung Ha Soju Fruit Slushy
  • Chung Ha Soju

Specialty Marketplaces:

BREWER’S COLLECTION

Beverage Selection:

  • Radeberger Pilsner
  • Altenmünster Oktoberfest
  • Altenmünster Dunkel
  • Hövels
  • Schöfferhofer Weizen
  • Schöfferhofer Grapefruit
  • Berliner Kindl Dark
  • Sion Kölsch

CHEESE

Cuisine:

  • Cheese Fondue with Sourdough Bread
  • Trio of Artisan Cheeses: Beecher’s Flagship Reserve Cheddar, La Bonne Vie Goat Brie and Rogue River Creamery Echo Mountain Blue Cheese

Beverage Pairings:

  • Sterling Vintner’s Collection Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sterling Vintner’s Collection Riesling
  • Sterling Vintner’s Collection Pinot Noir
  • Sterling Vintner’s Collection Meritage

CRAFT BEER

Beverage Selection:

  • Widmer Rotator IPA: Spiced IPA, Portland, OR
  • Red Hook Pilsner, Portsmouth, NH
  • Blue Moon Seasonal, Golden, CO
  • Leinenkugel Berry Weiss, Chippewa Falls, WI
  • Florida Beer Company’s Devil’s Triangle, Florida
  • Abita Purple Haze, Lousianna
  • Full Sail IPA, Oregon
  • Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Nevada

DESSERTS & CHAMPAGNE

Cuisine:

  • Yogurt Panna Cotta with Orange Cake, Raspberries and Pomegranate
  • Lemon Custard Verrine with Blueberry Compote
  • Dark Chocolate Mousse with Chili and Salted Caramel

Beverage Pairings:

  • Nesquick Frozen Chocolate Foam
  • Nesquick Frozen Strawberry Foam
  • Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial
  • Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial
  • Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial
  • Moët & Chandon Impérial

FIFE & DRUM

Beverage Selection:

  • Red Stag Lemonade by Jim Beam®
  • Red Stag Honey Tea Lemonade by Jim Beam®

HOPS & BARLEY

Cuisine:

  • Linda Bean’s® Lobster Claw Cuddler® Chilled with Herb Mayonnaise
  • Linda Bean’s® Perfect Maine Lobster Roll®
  • Linda Bean’s® Maine Home Style Clam Chowder
  • Pumpkin Mousse with Craisins and Orange Sauce

Beverage Pairings:

  • Samuel Adams Boston Lager®
  • Samuel Adams® Seasonal
  • Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat®
  • 17th Anniversary Festival Beer– Samuel Adams® Chocolate Bock
  • Samuel Adams Light®
  • Samuel Adams® Cream Stout
  • Samuel Adams® Latitude 48 IPA
  • Angry Orchard Cider

TERRA (All Vegan) – NEW!

Cuisine:

  • Trick’n Chick’n Curry with Basmati Rice featuring Gardein Chick’n Breast
  • Chili Colorado with House Made Chips & Cashew Cheese, featuring Gardein Beefless Tips
  • Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Sorbet and Coconut Foam

Beverage Pairings:

  • Paul Dolan Sauvignon Blanc
  • Paul Dolan Pinot Nior
  • Silk® Berry Smoothie

 

By |2017-06-27T10:22:26-05:00July 31st, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Two New Events Announced for Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

Epcot Food & WineEpcot® has announced the addition of two new events for this year’s International Food & Wine Festival.

The Marketplace VIP Access Chef Tour will provide guests with tastes from five selected marketplaces around the World Showcase and a behind-the-scenes interaction with the chefs. The two hour tour will include five preselected dishes and five adult beverages and is available every Wednesday starting at 10:30am. Cost is $90 plus tax and requires separate park admission.

An Italian Regional Food & Wine Luncheon will creatively pair wines with casual, authentic dishes for its guests. The luncheon will take place Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon – 2pm at Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar inside the Italy Pavilion. Cost is $75 plus tax and requires separate park admission.

Many of your favorite events from past Food & Wine Festivals will also be returning this year. We will bring you more details on the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival as they become available. Bookings for all Food & Wine Events open on 8/14 at 7am, so be sure to contact your Magic Maker® to discuss your event options.

Did you know that Disney FREE Dining is available for select dates of Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival? Request a free no obligation quote now!
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By |2017-06-27T10:22:38-05:00July 18th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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HGTV Stars Join Lineup for 2012 Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

Epcot International Food and Wine FestivalGreat tapas and beverages aren’t the only thing to look forward to at the 17th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival this fall. HGTV has announced their stars who will make an appearance at this year’s festival.

  • Sep. 28-30 – The winner of Design Star Season 7
  • Oct. 5-7 – Casey Noble from Design on a Dime
  • Oct. 12-14 – Alison Victoria from DIY Network’s Kitchen Crashers
  • Oct. 19-21 – Brian Patrick Flynn, a Design Happens contributor from HGTV.com
  • Oct. 26-28 – Meg Caswell from Meg’s Great Rooms
  • Nov. 2-4 – Marianne Canada, a Design Happens contributor from HGTV.com
  • Nov. 9-12 – Emily Henderson from Secrets From a Stylist

Guests can expect ideas and helpful hints for party planning, catering and other food and beverage topics from their favorite HGTV Stars. The 17th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival runs from Sep. 28 to Nov. 12, 2012. Keep watching our webpage for more information on the Festival as it becomes available.

It’s not too late to experience this year’s festival! Contact your Magic Maker® today for more details.
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By |2017-06-27T10:22:39-05:00July 6th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Celebrate the Art of Flavor

Experience a kaleidoscope of culinary experiences at this year’s Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival, taking place April 16 – May 31, 2010, at Disney’s California Adventure® Park and select locations across the Disneyland® Resort.Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival

Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival includes experiences for anyone who appreciates the art of food, wine and beer. Chefs, winemakers and brewmasters will celebrate The Art of Flavor with entertaining culinary demonstrations, outstanding wine and spirits seminars, and delicious food, wine and beer. You can experience the talents of chefs Guy Fieri and Cat Cora of Food Network, along with Disney culinary masters and special guests, as they present their gastronomic talents in a full menu of complimentary demonstrations and signature paid events, such as winemaker dinners, Sweet Sundays, the Napa Rose Cooking School and Taste Food-Wine-Life – a night that celebrates the essence of the festival with a mosaic of food, wine and live entertainment.

This year, the Hollywood Pictures Backlot comes to life with artists, musicians and an international beer menu at the Brewers Collection. At the new Festival Showplace located in Stage 12, you can sample from a delicious tapas menu at the Taste of California Marketplace and relax at the new Hollywood & Wine Lounge.

Among the most popular events at the festival are live culinary demonstrations and autograph sessions with popular celebrity chefs. Along with Guy Fieri and Cat Cora, those scheduled to appear include Robert Irvine, Jeffrey Saad and Kerry Simon.

Hundreds of complimentary experiences and cooking demonstrations will entertain you during the 46-day festival, many featuring the talents of Disneyland Resort chefs. Enjoy seminars that feature outstanding wine, spirits and beer.

At the spectacular ticketed events, food and wine aficionados will collect cooking tips from chefs, mingle with noted winemakers and celebrate the palette of flavors presented by culinary masters.

Also new this year is a Brewmaster Dinner on May 7, 2010. The ingredients for this memorable evening include savory seasonal fare artfully paired with handcrafted Karl Strauss beers.

Events returning for 2010 include the gala Taste Food-Wine-Life and other popular experiences:

  • Taste Food-Wine-Life: This fun, high-energy evening combines the best elements of the Food & Wine Festival into one grand celebration on May 29, 2010. The immersive party will have live entertainment, an outstanding selection of wines and colorful décor. Guests will stroll from station to station sampling delectable food dishes created by the chefs of theDisneyland Resort.
  • Sweet Sundays: The sweetest of all events features a light buffet breakfast and sparkling toast at the new Festival Showplace in Disney’s California Adventure Park. Guests will see demonstrations and taste signature desserts created by acclaimed pastry chefs, including Richard Ruskell of Montage Beverly Hills.
  • Winemaker Dinners: Disneyland Resort chefs partner with premier California winemakers to prepare outstanding culinary delights at exclusive Winemaker Dinners on selected Friday nights. Each festival meal is paired with award-winning vintages and served at Steakhouse 55, inside theDisneyland Hotel.
  • Napa Rose Cooking School: Disney Executive Chef Andrew Sutton will once again lead this hands-on course that sells out quickly. Each class will create and enjoy a four-course meal, expertly paired with wines, and each class member will go home with a white chef’s coat embroidered with the festival logo. This rare opportunity takes place in the show kitchen of the renowned Napa Rose restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa. Guests must be at least 18 years old.
  • Introduction to Wine Tasting: In this entertaining class, Advanced Sommelier Joy Cushing introduces Guests to the joys of wine tasting. Guests will learn about wine regions, varietals, growing and harvesting techniques and then test their skills with a blind tasting.

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*Some events, including culinary demonstrations, are included with admission toDisney’s California Adventure Park. Signature events are separately ticketed and require reservations; these events may require Theme Park admission.

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