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

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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.

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2015 Epcot® Food & Wine Festival Premium Events
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2015 Epcot® Food & Wine Festival Premium Events

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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.

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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 Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:18-05:00September 27th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Food and Wine Festival, Disney World Food and Wine, Eat to the Beat, Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Epcot Food & Wine, Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Epcot Food and Wine, Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Food & Wine, Food & Wine Festival, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Festival|0 Comments

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 Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:21-05:00September 12th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Food and Wine Festival, Disney World Food & Wine, Disney World Food and Wine, Epcot Food & Wine, Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Epcot Food and Wine, Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Food & Wine, Food & Wine Festival, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Festival|0 Comments

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 Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:25-05:00August 6th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Food and Wine Festival, Disney World Food & Wine, Disney World Food and Wine, Epcot Food & Wine, Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Epcot Food and Wine, Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Food & Wine, Food & Wine Festival, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Festival|0 Comments

HGTV Stars Join Lineup for 2012 Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

Great 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.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:39-05:00July 6th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney Food and Wine Festival, Disney World Food & Wine, Disney World Food and Wine, Epcot Food & Wine, Epcot Food & Wine Festival, Epcot Food and Wine, Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Food & Wine, Food and Wine Festival|0 Comments

Dates Announced for 2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Walt Disney World® Resort has announced that Epcot’s® International Food & Wine Festival will be held Sep. 28 – Nov. 11, 2012.

While the festival is a absolute hit for food and wine lovers, all guests are guaranteed to find something that will satisfy their tastes and interests. The annual autumn event includes:

Kiosks stretched throughout Epcot’s® World Showcase featuring International tapas and beverages
Live “Eat to the Beat” concerts by popular bands
Various cooking demonstrations and dining events— many hosted by celebrity chefs or chefs from your favorite Walt Disney World® Resort Restaurants!
Mixology classes and wine tastings

We will bring you more details about Epcot’s® International Food & Wine Festival as they become available. In the meantime, it’s not too early to start planning a family trip or quick weekend getaway to experience this savory event. Be sure to ask your Magic Maker® how a stay at an Epcot® Area Resort can enhance your experience at the Epcot’s® International Food & Wine Festival.

Please note: Epcot theme park admission is required and some events require additional fees.

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