Epcot's New International Festival of the Arts for 2017
Epcot
At a recent Disney event, I happened to be seated at a large table of ten guests, and was very surprised when I asked the group... "who is going to Epcot's new Festival of the Arts in a few weeks"… no one had the slightest idea what I was talking about.
There were no Floridians in the bunch. It was an equal mix of guests from the United States and the United Kingdom. I always smile when something like that happens… it makes me remember just how big the world is (the real world, not ... ( read more ... )
The NEW Monorail Dinner Party is a Real Thing & Happening Soon!
Disney Resorts
Well, it was bound to happen eventually. We finally have a Monorail Dinner Party… which actually sounds like a much better idea than the Monorail Dessert Party I predicted would happen several years ago. Beginning on December 2nd, 2016 and continuing through the foreseeable future (or at least on select Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings through March 2017) you can take part in the new "Highway in the Sky Dine Around". No, I'm not kidding. It's a five course, $150 (plus tax) trip around the ... ( read more ... )
Epcot 2016 Food and Wine Festival Menu Boards
Epcot Food and Wine
A few people have asked if I was going to post all of the menu boards (and therefore, the prices) for the kiosks and food booths around World Showcase at Epcot's 2016 Food and Wine Festival. Actually, I was quite surprised (and flattered) by just how many people asked if I was going to post them this year. As you may have noticed, we don't really have an "every single item at the festival" photo and rating system set up like we have in years past. That whole idea (and how it's presented) is being ... ( read more ... )
Food Booth and Kiosk Items for 2016
Epcot Food and Wine
The food booths and kiosks located around World Showcase are now officially being called "Global Marketplaces"... however I still refer to them as food booths or kiosks.
About half of the items for 2016 are new to the festival, (or are slight variations of previous) items. We will not have pricing information until one day before the festival begins. We may not have "vegetarian friendly" and "gluten friendly" information until the day before the festival begins as well.
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Culinary and Beverage Seminars for 2016
Epcot Food and Wine
The "Festival Center" is open daily during the Food & Wine Festival from 9am until park close and is located between Mission: Space and the Ellen's Energy Adventure attractions in the front (Future World) Section of Epcot.
General booking begins on July 21st, 2016 at 7am EST
For Reservations, Call 407-939-3378
Walt Disney World Resort Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, Tables in Wonderland Members, and Golden Oak Residents may begin booking on Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 at 9:00am and ... ( read more ... )
Dining Events Around World Showcase (2016)
Epcot Food and Wine
The "Festival Dining Events in Epcot" is the name given to a series of events that take place in various restaurant locations around World ShowCase (the countries). Participating for the 2016 Food and Wine Festival are France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and Morocco.
General booking begins on July 21st, 2016 at 7am EST
For Reservations, Call 407-939-3378
France Pavilion : Parisian Breakfast
Bubble away with mimosas, tuck into just-baked baguettes, rich brioches and golden croissants. Sip away at ... ( read more ... )
2016 Eat To The Beat Concert Series Schedule
Epcot Food and Wine
Show times are listed as being 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00pm, daily.
The Eat to the Beat concert series features three nightly performances
from popular bands at the American Garden Theater which is located in
the American Pavilion at the back of Epcot. While the concerts are free with your admission to Epcot, there are
also Eat to the Beat Concert Dinner Packages available, which guarantee a
seat for one of the concerts. (Entertainment subject to change without notice.)
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Festival Center Experiences for 2016 (Free and Paid)
Epcot Food and Wine
There are several free and paid events that take place in Epcot's "Festival Center" during the International Food and Wine Festival. We'll start with the premium (paid) events and then move on to the no-additional cost experiences. Additionally, a Disney Fine Art Gallery, bookstore, a wine and beverage shop, the Festival Gift Shop, and Intermissions Cafe are located in Festival Center, which is open from 9:00am until park close.
General booking for paid events begins on July 21st, 2016 at 7am EST
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World ShowPlace Premium Events for 2016
Epcot Food and Wine
Located just past Canada and before the UK pavilions at Epcot, you will find the entrance to the World ShowPlace building. This is "the" premium location for Food and Wine Events. If you're walking down the World ShowPlace courtyard to enter the building for an event, you're about to experience the best that the Food and Wine Festival has to offer. The space will host 11 events during the 2016 Food and Wine Festival, possibly more if special Disney Chase/Visa events are added to the calendar. Most ... ( read more ... )
Premium Resort Dining Experiences for 2016
Epcot Food and Wine
New for 2016, the "Resort Premium Dining Experiences" are Food & Wine Special Events that take place (wait for it).... at Disney Resort locations. There are just 12 dates in total (at the moment) and we'll keep you posted if any more become available. All four new events are special experiences that have not been offered to the public before. If you're interested, I wouldn't wait much past the opening booking day to book your experience. These will likely fill up fast
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