2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival – Party for the Senses

Enjoy a feast that pays tribute to the sensory arts! Join acclaimed chefs, personalities and entertainers for Party for the Senses, an incredible night filled with food, fun and friends.

From the delectable menu to impressive entertainment, it’s the perfect opportunity for foodies to mark another year at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival with connoisseurs of all kinds.

Entertainment at the parties will again be provided by the international performers FEMMES OF ROCK. 

  • Dates: September 21; October 5, 12, 19; and November 9 (See below for details on each date’s chefs/themes.)
  • World ShowPlace Events Pavilion in Epcot

PRICING: Note that each event has only two seating options.

Category #1: Wine View Lounge — private, premium reserved table, premium bar service, artisanal cheeses and a celebratory welcome beverage. Early entrance also includes a special chef’s briefing and photo opportunity.

  • $359 per person plus tax, gratuity included
  • Limited availability
  • 6:15 p.m. check-in
  • Guests will receive a parting gift
  • Transportation will be provided to and from the park’s Main Entrance at the beginning and end of the event. If you’re staying at a Disney hotel, complimentary Minnie Van service will be available to and from the event.

Category #2: Reserved Seating — reserved table on the main floor and a specialty welcome beverage.

  • $229 per person plus tax, gratuity included
  • Limited availability
  • 6:45 p.m. check-in at the reserved check-in podium located at the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion

Get the official event calendar for more information, including featured appearances and presentations.

Alcohol will only be served to those 21 and older.

RESERVATIONS — open May 15, 2019.

Wine View Lounge
For reservations, call (407) 939-3378. Disney Vacation Club Members may call Member Services at (800) 800-9800.

Reserved Seating
For reservations, book online by using the Check Availability tool or call (407) 939-3378. Disney Vacation Club Members may book online or call Member Services at (800) 800-9800.

Note: Epcot admission is not included with the event ticket, but is required. All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

PARTY FOR THE SENSES
Saturday, September 21, 2019

FEATURED CHEFS
Brad Farmerie, AvroKO Hospitality Group, New York, NY
Brad Kilgore, Alter, Kaido, Ember &Brava, Miami, FL
Clay Conley, Buccan, Palm Beach, FL
Denny Roach, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Erika Cline, Bleu Chocolat Cafe, Jacksonville, FL
Huda Mu’min, Chef Huda’s Kitchen, Oxon Hill, MD
Jehangir Mehta, Graffiti, New York, NY
Jeremy Ford, Stubborn Seed, Miami Beach, FL
Jerry Helminski, Magic Kingdom®Park
Jose Camey, Boca, Winter Park, FL
Keegan Gerhard, D Bar Restaurants, Denver, CO
Olivier Saintemarie & Angie Chung, France Pavilion, Epcot®
Oscar Estrada-Cardona, Centertown Market, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Renzo Barcatta, Italy Pavilion, Epcot®
Roberto Rivera Otero, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Magic Kingdom®Park
Ryan Vargas, STK Orlando, Disney Springs™
Scott Paul, BelGioioso® Cheese, Green Bay, WI
Shaun O’Neale, Shaun O’Neale Group, LLC, Las Vegas, NV
Steven Rivera & Sean Miller, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Yoly Lazo Colon & Ally Parisi, Amorette’s Patisserie, Disney Springs™

ADDITIONAL CULINARY AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS:
Artisanal Cheese Selections from Gourmet Foods International
Specialty Chocolate
Twinings of London®
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

PARTY FOR THE SENSES
Saturday, October 5, 2019

FEATURED CHEFS
Alex Vacher, Magic Kingdom®Park
Brian & Shanna O’Hea, The Kennebunk Inn, Kennebunk, ME
Claudia Sandoval, Claudia’s Cocina, San Diego, CA
Dana Herbert, Desserts by Dana, Newark, DE
Emily Peksun, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Jamie Simpson, Culinary Vegetable Institute at The Chef’s Garden, Milan, OH
Jet Tila, Team Tila Corp., Los Angeles, CA
Julia Thrash, Magic Kingdom®Park
Justin Wangler, Jackson Family Wines, Fulton, CA
Masaharu Morimoto, Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs™
Meredith O’Connor, Disney’s Animal Kingdom®
Mette Dahlgaard Jensen, Gemyse at Nimb Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
Nicholas Crispino, Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, Magic Kingdom®Park
Phoolsuk Duffy, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Magic Kingdom®Park
Pierpaolo Premoli, Buckhead Life Restaurants, Atlanta, GA
Ron Rupert, Wine Bar George, Disney Springs™
ShangaoXu, China Pavilion, Epcot®
Tjetjep Sudiswa, Pioneer Hall, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Tyler Schmitt, Japan Pavilion, Epcot®

ADDITIONAL CULINARY AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS:
Artisanal Cheese Selections from Gourmet Foods International
Specialty Chocolate from Chocolate Accents
Twinings of London®
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company®

PARTY FOR THE SENSES
Saturday, October 12, 2019

FEATURED CHEFS
Alex Seidel, Fruition & Mercantile, Denver, CO
Celina Tio, The Belfry &Celina Tio Consulting, Kansas City, MO
Crystal Saunders, Epcot®Central Bakery
David Nguyen, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Magic Kingdom®Park
Douglas Cox, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Vero Beach, FL
Ernie Haverkorn, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort -Riverside
Faithy Harris-Dowdell, Yak & Yeti™Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom®
Gus Herman, Chef Art Smith’sHomecomin’, Disney Springs™
Jason Goodenough, Carrollton Market, New Orleans, LA
Jennifer Hill Booker, Your Resident Gourmet, Lilburn, GA
Joe Murphy, Dean & DeLuca, New York, NY
Matt Avery & Courtney Slack, Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Nanor Harboyan, California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Nick Martin, Garden Grill Restaurant, Epcot®
Patrick Steele, SplitsvilleDining Room, Disney Springs™
Paula DaSilva, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rich Landau & Kate Jacoby, Vedge, Philadelphia, PA
Richard Capizzi, Lincoln Ristorante, New York, NY
Samad Benzari, Morocco Pavilion, Epcot®
Steven Meese, Michelin Starred Chef and Host of “Beyond the Plate” (Netflix 2020)

ADDITIONAL CULINARY AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS:
Artisanal Cheese Selections from Gourmet Foods International
Specialty Chocolate from David Ramirez Chocolates
Twinings of London®
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company®

PARTY FOR THE SENSES –FEATURING DISNEY CHEFS
Saturday, October 19, 2019

FEATURED CHEFS
Andy Larkin, Executive Chef, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Carolyn Portuondo, Pastry Chef, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa
Christine Weissman, Damon Lauder & Brian McLaughlin, Executive Chef & Chefs, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Danny Leung, Sous Chef, Hong Kong Disneyland
David Njoroge, Chef de Cuisine, Tiffins Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom®
Dee Foundoukis, Executive Chef, Epcot®
Gerald Vaux, Executive Chef, Disneyland Paris
Jean-Marc Viallet, Executive Pastry Chef, Disneyland®Resort Central Bakery
Jeffrey Bliss & Kimi Holt, Chef & Sous Chef, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas -Kidani Village
John Clark, Culinary Director, Park Events Catering
Kevin Chong, Executive Chef, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Kevin Downing, Chef, Canada Pavilion, Epcot®
Marco Chaves, Chef de Cuisine, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Magic Kingdom®
Michael Craig, Pastry Chef, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Noah French, Pastry Chef, Epcot®
Ryan Blanchard, Chef, Ulu Café, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa
More to be announced!

ADDITIONAL CULINARY AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS:
Artisanal Cheese Selections from Gourmet Foods International
Specialty Chocolate
Twiningsof London®
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

PARTY FOR THE SENSES
Saturday, November 9, 2019

FEATURED CHEFS
Anthony Lamas, Seviche, Louisville, KY
Brad Scholten, The Crystal Palace,Magic Kingdom® Park
Bryan Voltaggio, Bryan Voltaggio Restaurants, Frederick, MD
Daniel Sicilia, California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Derek Paradise, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Ernesto Zendejas, San Angel Inn Restaurante, Epcot®
Graham Elliot, Coast at MGM Cotai, Macau, China
Jarrod Pearman & Lori Tiritilli, Disney Springs™
Jessi Sudsa-nguan, Amorette’s Patisserie, Disney Springs™
Kenny Gilbert, Gilbert’s Social, Jacksonville, FL
Maneet Chauhan, Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Nashville, TN
Matt Lewis, Baked, Brooklyn, NY
Rabii Saber, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World®Resort
Rick Bayless, Frontera Cocina, Disney Springs™
Rob McNeelege & Andrew Turner, Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Rock Harper, RockSolid Creative Food Group, Woodbridge, VA
Sarah Fioroni, Fattoria Poggio Alloro, San Gimignano, Italy
Stephie Permuy, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Steven Richard, Paddlefish, Disney Springs™
Tony Mantuano, Terralina Crafted Italian, Disney Springs™

ADDITIONAL CULINARY AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS:
Artisanal Cheese Selections from Gourmet Foods International and Tillamook Creamery
Specialty Chocolate from Chocolate Accents
Twinings of London®
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company