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.
