EPCOT

2010 Festival

Festival Preview

Eat to the Beat
   Concerts
Festival
  Marketplaces
Seminars and
    Demos
Special
    Experiences

Rate and Review
-- Free Exhibits and Demos
-- Special Ticketed Events

2009 Festival
Press Release

Festival Preview
Photo Gallery

Eat to the Beat
   Concerts
Festival
  Marketplaces
Seminars and
    Demos
Special
    Experiences

AllEars® and Reader
Reports
-- Cheese Seminar, 9/26/09
-- French Regional Lunch, 11/1/09
-- Party for the Senses, 9/26/09
-- Sweet Sundays, 9/27/09
-- Tequila Tasting, 9/27/09

Photo Gallery

Press Release -
    Foodie Cities
Press Release -
    Culinary Olympics

AllEars® and Reader
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Interview with
     Nora Carey, Festival
     Project Manager

-- City Taste - Spain
-- City Taste - Italy
-- French Regional
     Lunch, 10/5/08
-- Kitchen Conversations,
     10/2/08
-- Party for the
      Senses, 11/1/08
-- Wine School,
     10/4/08

Celebrity Chefs
Eat to the Beat
    Concerts
Fun Facts

AllEars® and Reader
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Afternoon Tea with
   Stephen Twining,
    9/29/07
-- Cheese Tastings
     9/29/07
-- Cook, Book, & Bottle
      9/28/07
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
    Bistro de Paris
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
     Tutto Italia 11/12/07
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
     Coral Reef 10/17/07
-- Party for the Senses,
    9/29/07
--Signature Dining
  Inspirations from India,
   9/30/07
--South African Wine
    Adventure, 10/12/07
-- Sweet Sundays, 10/28/07

AllEars® and Reader
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Cheese & Wine Pairing
      Workshop 9/30/06
-- Chefs A'Field, 9/30/06
-- Cook, Book, & Bottle
      9/29/06
-- Exquisite Evening at
       Epcot 10/6/06
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
      Alfredo's
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
      Le Cellier
-- Party for the Senses
    9/30/06
-- Party for the Senses
     10/14/06
-- Sweet Sundays
     10/1/06
-- Twinings Tea Seminar
-- Wine School 9/30/06
-- Wine School 10/28/06
-- Wine and Food in
    Balance Workshop
    10/1/06

Brew Masters
Eat to the Beat
    Concerts
Exclusive Wine &
    Culinary Programs
Fun Facts
Guest Chefs
Special Exhibits
Children's Activities
Wineries

AllEars®
Reports
--General Overview
--Food & Wine
Pairings (Coral Reef and Alfredo's)
--Food & Wine Pairing Le Cellier 10/7/2005
--Food & Wine Pairing, Sushi, Sashimi & Sake
--Lunch and Learn 10/8/05
--Lunch and Learn 10/14/05
--Lunch and Learn 10/29/05
--Odyssey Cooking School 10/6/2005
--Party for the Senses 10/8/05
--Signature Dinner 10/9/05
--Spirited Ball 10/30/05
--Sweet Sundays 10/9/05
--Wine School 10/22/05

2004 Festival
General Info
Daily Wine Seminars
    and Culinary
    Demonstrations
Eat to the Beat
    Concerts
Experiences and
    Exhibits
Fact Sheet
Family Fun Events
Food Booths w/ Prices
Photo Gallery

AllEarsNet®
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Czarina's Low-Carb
Recommendations
-- Food & Wine
Pairings
-- Lunch and Learn 10/10/04
--Lunch and Learn 11/7/04
-- Party for the
Senses 10/2/04
-- Party for the
Senses 10/9/04
--Party for the Senses 11/6/04
--Signature Dinner 10/31/04
--Sweet Sundays 10/10/04
--Sweet Sundays 11/7/04
--Wine School
10/30/04

2003 Festival
General Info
-- Daily Wine Seminars
    and Culinary
    Demonstrations
-- Experiences and
    Exhibits
-- Fact Sheet
-- Family Fun Events
-- Food Booths w/Prices

AllEars®
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Czarina's Low-Carb
     Recommendations
-- Food and Wine Pairings
-- Lunch and Learn Series
-- Party for the Senses
-- Reserve Dinner
-- Photo Gallery
-- Tips for Enjoying the
     Festival

2002 Festival
-- Overview and Events
-- Food Booths, $ and     Recipes
-- General Review
-- Signature Dinner
    Review

2001 Festival
-- Food Booths with
    Prices
-- General Festival
    Information
-- Grand Tasting Report
     and Photos
-- Czarina's Royal Table
-- Winemaker's Dinner     Report
-- Special Events
-- Seminars and Demos

2000 First Hand Report
2000 F&W Festival
1999 F&W Festival
1998 F&W Festival

Attraction Seating
   Photo Gallery
Basic Services
Calendar of Events
Character Meet and
   Greet FAQ
Extra Magic Hour
FASTPASS
Operating Hours
Overlooked
   Attractions
Rehabs and Closures
Ride Restrictions
Smoking Policy
Special Needs
    Travelers
    --Epcot in a
       Wheelchair
Ticket FAQ
Tips & Notes
WDW At Large

AT A GLANCE...
Attractions
Characters
Restaurants

FUTURE WORLD
Club Cool
Innoventions
Journey into
   Imagination
Mission: Space
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
The Seas
The Land
--Soarin'
Universe of Energy
Wonders of Life

WORLD SHOWCASE
Mexico
Norway
China
Germany
Italy
American Adventure
Japan
Morocco
France
United Kingdom
Canada

ENTERTAINMENT
IllumiNations:
   Reflections of Earth
IllumiNations Boat
    Cruises
Innoventions Fountains
Live Entertainment
Off Kilter

SPECIAL EVENTS
Flower & Garden
   Festival
Food & Wine Festival

HOLIDAYS
Candlelight
   Processional
Epcot Storytellers
Holidays Around the
   World

TOURS

SPECIAL REPORTS
Chocolate Around the
    World
Far East Finds a Home
    in Florida - The
    Japan Pavilion
Exotic Treasures Found
    in Morocco
Ice Dreams and Rice
    Creams at Norway
Not Just Kid's Stuff:
    Cranium Command

ARCHIVES
Kristos
Lord of the Dance
Millennium Celebration
Millennium Village
Shockwave!
Surprise in the Skies
The Power of Blast!
Tapestry of Dreams
Tapestry of Nations

1982 Guide Map

OTHER THEME PARKS
Animal Kingdom
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Magic Kingdom

Disneyland
Disney California
    Adventure

NEW! Read the exclusive AllEars.Net Interview with the
2010 Festival's Chief Organizer HERE.

Festival Marketplaces | Special Experiences | Seminars and Demonstrations

Rate Your Food and Wine Festival Experiences

2009 Festival Photo Gallery

Call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) to make reservations
for special events and programs.

For more information visit at www.disneyworld.com/foodandwine

First Bites Opening Reception

An opening reception in the Festival Welcome Center featuring epicurean samplings from the International Marketplaces, Wine Seminars, Culinary Demonstrations, merchandise locations, celebrities and entertainment. This is truly a sneak peek of the Festival before it is officially open to the public.

Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Thursday, September 30, 2010, from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Price: $195.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

"3D" Disney's Dessert Discovery

Join us for a dessert lover's dream! During the Festival, select Thursday & Friday evenings become truly delicious with a variety of desserts and samplings of cordials certain to please any sweet tooth. Afterwards enjoy V.I.P. viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.

Where: World ShowPlace Pavilion
When: Select Thursday & Fridays from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
--Friday, October 8
--Friday, October 15
--Thursday, October 21
--Thursday, October 28
--Friday, November 5
--Friday, November 12
Price: $45.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

Taste, Shake, and Indulge Like the French
Hosted by Grand Marnier

The number one french liqueur, family owned and operated since 1827, offers the unique experience to taste its range of exceptional Cognac based liqueurs. Following the tasting, become your own mixologist and learn how to muddle and shake like a pro, and later indulge in the famous Crepes Suzette and Soufflés Glacés au Grand Marnier made by the Chefs of Bistro de Paris.

Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot
When: Select Saturdays from 2:30 – 4 p.m.
-- October 2
-- October 9
-- October 16
-- October 23
-- October 30
Price: $45.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

Food and Wine Pairings

These afternoon sessions are great opportunities to discover a marriage of three regional wines with three tasting-size portions of regional cuisines from select Epcot restaurants. A wine representative will moderate each session and these will vary according to location. Featured wines and menu selections will change daily.

Where: Italy, Japan and Morocco Pavilions at Epcot
Price: per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining

A highly acclaimed chef collaborates with the resident chef of a top Disney restaurant to create a truly magical and memorable meal. A representative from one or more hosting wineries will present accompanying wines for each dinner. Prices are per person plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission not required.

Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Sundays from 10 a.m. – noon
Price: $85 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

Celebrating Family & Friends in the Kitchen

This enchanting three-course lunch celebrates the joys of preparing a meal with family and friends. The hosts will demonstrate how to prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert. A notable winery representative will pair each course with a selection of their wines.

Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Fridays from 10 a.m. – noon 
Price: $110 – $140 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required. 

Epcot Wine Schools

Enjoy this fabulous, comprehensive program facilitated by a prestigious wine authority. This afternoon session engages the flavors and traditions of distinctive wine cultures, teaches how to taste several regional wines, and concludes with a celebratory reception and certificate of completion.

Where: Wonders Retreat

When: Select Saturdays from 1 – 3 p.m. Class; 3 – 4 p.m. Light Reception
Price: $125.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

--October 2 - Jon Bolta, Winemaker for Conundrum Wines
--October 9 - Robin Back, Proprietor of Fairview Wines – Variety is in our Nature – South Africa's Unique Terroir
--October 16 - Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier, "Explore the Alluring and Mysterious Great Pinot Noir Regions"
--October 23 - Sharron McCarthy, President of the Society of Wine Educators, "Under the Tuscan Sun -- Tantalizing Tuscany"
--November 13 - Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier – Argentina 'en fuego' - Discover the Excitement Around this Amazing South American Jewel

Cheese Seminars

This is an exceptional opportunity to learn more about cheese from the expert "fromagers". In addition, the featured cheese to be tasted will be paired with selected wines or beverages, introduced by a beverage representative.

Where: Festival Welcome Center 
When: Saturdays from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Price: $75 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

Mexico Tequila Tasting

Come taste authentic Mexican Tequila and learn about the history and traditions around its production from a true Tequila Master. This unique location offers appetizer samplings of ceviche and tostada as guests embark on their tequila flight.

Where: La Cava del Tequila, Mexico Pavilion at Epcot
When: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from noon – 1 p.m.
Price: $45 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

French Regional Lunches

Discover the cuisine and wine from a different region in France on selected Fridays and Sundays. Lunch will be prepared by the chefs from Bistro de Paris at the France Pavilion at Epcot® with wines presented by a visiting winery principle.

Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot
When: Select Fridays & Sundays from noon – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $95.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.

--October 1 -- Champagne, Pascal Boye representing Nicolas Feuillatte
--October 3 -- Bordeaux, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Adrien Laurent
--October 8 -- Maconnais & Beaujolais, Georges Duboeuf, Jorge Hernandez
--October 10 -- Rhone Valley, Maison Vidal-Fleury, Jorge Hernandez
--October 15 -- Alsace, Trimbach, Alexandra Marshall
--October 17 -- Alsace, Trimbach, Alexandra Marshall
--October 22 -- Bordeaux, Barton & Guestier, Alexandra Marshall
--October 24 -- Bordeaux, Barton & Guestier, Alexandra Marshall
--October 29 -- Champagne, Champagne Pommery, Frederic Goossens
--October 31 -- Champagne, Champagne Pommery, Frederic Goossens
--November 5 -- Cotes du Rhone, Jean-Luc Colombo, Lydia Tremble
--November 7 -- Cotes du Rhone, Jean-Luc Colombo, Lydia Tremble
--November 12 -- Burgundy, Jean-Claude Boisset, Gregory Patriat
--November 14 -- Burgundy, Jean-Claude Boisset, Gregory Patriat

Party For The Senses

Feast on this tribute to the sensory arts! Begin your evening with a reserved seat at the Eat to the Beat concert series at the American Gardens Theatre. Following the show, World ShowPlace becomes the setting for a sensational evening where you may wander among tempting tasting stations. Returning this year, Cirque du Soleil, featuring awe-inspiring acts never before seen at Party for the Senses! Wine View Lounge is an exclusive area within Party for the Senses. This upgraded experience includes a private reserved table, entrance into World ShowPlace 15 minutes before general admission, premium bar, an artisanal cheese station, and more. Limited Availability.

Where: World ShowPlace Pavilion
When: Saturdays from 6:30 – 9 p.m. (Wine View Lounge: 6:15 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
Price: $135 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required.
Wine View Lounge privileges are an additional $90. ($225 per person, plus tax, gratuity included – Theme Park admission required)

For more information visit at www.disneyworld.com/foodandwine