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5 Savory Reasons to Attend the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival

One of our guests favorite things to do during their Walt Disney World® Resort vacation is getting to experience any of the festivals hosted at Epcot®. From the Epcot® International Festival of the Arts and Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival in Spring to the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival in fall and Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays in December, the events are filled with global experiences and cuisine!

The most palate-pleasing of the festivals is the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival. Taking place this year from Aug. 30 – Nov. 12, 2018, the festival provides guests the opportunity to experience hands-on culinary workshops and demonstrations, explore marketplaces to taste tapas from around the world, and get their gourmet groove on at nightly Eat to the Beat concerts!

There’s always something new each year at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival, so even if you’ve been before there’s many reasons to return!

Here’s our Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival:

1 Eat to the Beat Concert Series- Enjoy nightly performances from a star-studded lineup inside the America Gardens Theatre! You’ll find artists from yesterday and today from pop to country to R&B and more! The best part is the Eat to the Beat Concerts are included with valid Epcot® admission! CLICK HERE to see who’ll be performing during your visit! Also be sure to ask your Magic Maker® about Eat to the Beat dining packages – the best way to ensure you’ll get to see your favorite band!

2 Global Marketplaces- Be prepared to eat your way around the World! Global Marketplaces are kiosks scattered around Epcot® Future World and World Showcase offering gourmet small plates at exotic drinks! Each marketplace has its own theme and an accompanying menu. While a listing of this year’s Marketplaces and menus have not been announced yet, we have been given a sneak peek at three new offerings:

  • New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream, Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese, and Pumpkin Seeds
  • Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak, smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro

Each year Epcot® Chefs are sure to include a variety of options – even some that are Vegan or Gluten Free! For our guests that will be using on of the Disney Dining Plans, snack credits can be used on most small plates so be sure to save your dining credits!

3 Seminars and Demonstrations- Every year, the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival hosts many different Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, and Cheese Seminars. Each session is lead by an industry pro and discusses culinary tips, tricks, and of course some samples! There is a nominal charge (and Epcot® admission required) for these sessions, but we’ve always found them to be well worth the price. Reservations for all the seminars and demonstrations open on Jun. 14, so be sure to contact your Magic Maker® if you are interested in any of them! Click below for their respective schedules:

4 Sunday Brunch with the Chef- Here’s your chance to dine with your favorite TV Chef! This 2-hour experience includes a breakfast buffet while the celebrity guest gives out tips and tricks and holds a Q&A session. After, you’ll there will be a meet & greet opportunity for everyone in attendance to get their picture taken with the guest of honor! The Sunday Brunch with the Chef experience is $129 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included. Epcot® admission is required. Reservations for this also open on Jun. 14, so be sure to contact your Magic Maker® if you are interested!

CLICK HERE to view the listing of scheduled Chefs

5 Family Fun- Don’t worry if your kids aren’t adventurous eaters – there’s plenty of other fun for them! You’ll find a fun and innovative playground set up around to help them burn off some energy. New for 2018, a Character Dance Party will take place on Friday and Saturday night and a complimentary Junior Chef Kitchen experience will take place every Sunday. And spend some find searching for Remy all around the Festival by participating in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt!

It’s not too late to plan your trip to experience the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival! Contact your Magic Maker® today.

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.

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!

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Dessert

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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!

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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Dates Announced for 2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Epcot International Food & Wine FestivalWalt 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.

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

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