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Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival
Special Festival Experiences
Special Festival Experiences
Sensational food and wine pairings are artfully prepared and served as part of unforgettable meals at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Dining Experiences. Reserve a seat at the table for any of the unique events and get ready to enjoy gourmet dishes from renowned food regions, wines from some of the world's most notable vineyards and desserts from the ovens of acclaimed pastry chefs.
This year, the Festival is proud to present the newly themed Party for the Senses as part of its lineup — an experience that brings fantastic international foods, scintillating music, dancing and socializing together into one spectacular celebration of flavors. There are also smaller-scale, more intimate dining experiences for you to enjoy... whether you prefer to indulge in a few dishes as part of a grand multi-course meal or if you prefer to sample a wide variety of foods in delightful tasting portions.
Here, you'll find details and dates on the great Dining Experiences featured at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. These experiences are available to book starting August 11, 2009. Call 407-WDW-Fest (939-3378) to reserve yours.
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Mexico Tequila Tastings Come taste authentic Mexican tequila and learn about the history and traditions around its production from a true Tequila Master. This new location offers appetizer samplings of ceviche and tostada as guests embark on their tequila flight. |
*Available dates are limited, almost SOLD OUT* La Cava del Tequila, Mexico Pavilion Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Price: $35.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required. |
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Food & Wine Pairings These late afternoon sessions are great opportunities to discover a marriage of 3 regional wines with 3 tasting-size portions of cuisines from select Epcot restaurants. A wine representative will moderate each session and the themes will vary according to location. Featured wineries and menu selections change daily. |
*Available dates are limited, almost SOLD OUT* Saturdays, 2:30–4:00 p.m. — Tutto Italia Ristorante Mondays, 3:30–5:00 p.m. — Tokyo Dining Tuesdays, 3:30–5:00 p.m. — Restaurant Marrakesh Price: $55.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required. |
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Cheese Seminars Learn about cheese from expert "fromagers" from the Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City and other cheese industry professionals. The featured cheese will be paired with selected wines–introduced by a knowledgeable wine representative. |
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. in the Festival Welcome Center 9/26 — Spain — Waldemar Albrecht–Luna 10/3 — France — Max McCalman 10/10 — Italy — Erin Hedley 10/17 — United Kingdom — Waldemar Albrecht–Luna 10/24 — United States — Max McCalman 10/31 — France — Waldemar Albrecht–Luna 11/7 — Italy — Max McCalman Price: $75 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required. |
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Epcot Adventures in Wine Varietals Delight in comparative tastings hosted by an expert wine educator who will highlight the regional influence of a single grape varietal. Each event will focus on a different varietal, giving Guests the opportunity to learn how different wine-making methods affect the characteristics of the wine. |
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. in Wonders Retreat. 10/10 — Celebrating the Zinfandel Grape 10/31 — Celebrating the Pinot Noir Grape 11/7 — Celebrating the Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Price: $80 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is not required. |
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Sweet Sundays — Hosted by Martini & Rossi A highly-acclaimed pastry chef or baker demonstrates 3 signature desserts... and serves them! Each event includes a warm and intimate breakfast buffet complete with sparkling wines. |
Sundays from 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 9/27 — Rick Griggs 10/4 — Warren Brown & Mary Meyers 10/11 — David Guas 10/18 — Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito *SOLD OUT* 10/25 — Claire Clark 11/1 — Geraldine Randalsome *SOLD OUT* 11/8 — Jacque Torres Price: $80 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required. |
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French Regional Lunches Discover the cuisine and wine that characterizes a different region in France on selected Sundays. Lunch will be prepared by chefs from the Bistro de Paris at the France Pavilion at Epcot. Wines will also be presented by a visiting winery principle. |
Select Sundays, 12:00 p.m. at the Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot 10/4 — Bordeaux *SOLD OUT* 10/11 — Cotes du Rhone 10/18 — Alsace *SOLD OUT* 10/25 — Champagne 11/1 — Burgundy Price: $95.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required. |
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Epcot Wine Schools Enjoy this fabulous and comprehensive afternoon program facilitated by a prestigious wine authority. The session engages the flavors and traditions of distinctive wine cultures, teaches you how to distinguish several regional wines by taste and concludes with a celebratory reception and certificate of completion. |
Select Weekend dates 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. at the Festival Welcome Center Retreat. 10/3 — Taste Wine Like a Master 10/17 — Wines from Monterey, California 10/24 — Exploring the Burgundy Varietal's Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Around the World 11/8 — Wines from South Africa Price: $125.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is not required. |
| Celebrating Family & Friends in the Kitchen This enchanting 3-course lunch celebrates the joys of preparing a meal with family and friends. The hosts will engage attendees and demonstrate how to prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert. A notable winery representative will also be on hand to pair each course with a selection from their premium wines. |
Fridays from 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. 10/3* — The Deen Brothers 10/9 — Patti LaBelle 10/16 — Dean Max and Paula DaSilva *SOLD OUT* 10/23 — Alan Wong *SOLD OUT* 10/30 — Cat Cora and Virginia Cora 11/6 — Andrea and John Robinson Price: $110.00-130.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required. * Saturday program |
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Party for the Senses — Celebrating Epicurean Themes — NEW Delight in a tribute to the sensory arts! Each Saturday night of the Festival, the evening comes alive in a celebration of gastronomy at its best, combined with world-class musical acts, an elegant lounge filled with fellow food enthusiasts and more. Reserve your seat at the Eat to the Beat! Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre and settle in for a performance by a big-name musical artist. Immediately following the performance, the World ShowPlace becomes the setting for a grand culinary event. You're invited to wander among tempting tasting stations in the midst of imaginative décor and entertainment. Also NEW this year is the Wine View Lounge: an exclusive area within Party for the Senses where you can mingle, relax and engage in pleasant conversation. For an additional fee, enhance your experience with amenities such as private reserved tables, premium bar and an artisanal cheese station. |
Every Saturday during the Festival; 6:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. 9/26 — Celebrating Spanish Cuisine 10/3 — Celebrating Comfort Foods with a Twist 10/10 — Celebrating South American Cuisine 10/17 — Celebrating Classical Cuisine 10/24 — Celebrating Asian Cuisine 10/31 — Celebrating the Fall Harvest 11/7 — Celebrating Italian Cuisine Price: $135 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required. Wine View Lounge access is $75 per person, plus tax (in addition to admission for Party for the Senses.). Gratuity included. Available dates are limited, almost SOLD OUT. |
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Culinary Adventure 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. |
Select days at select venues at the Walt Disney World Resort (see below). *SOLD OUT* 10/1 6:30 p.m. Jiko–The Cooking Place — TBD 10/1 7:00 p.m. Portobello Italian Trattoria — Tony Mantuano *SOLD OUT* 10/13 6:15 p.m. Ragland Road — Kevin Dundon *SOLD OUT* 10/15 5:30 p.m. Flying Fish Café — Tim Keating 10/16 6:30 p.m. bluezoo — Todd English *SOLD OUT* 10/22 6:30 p.m. The Wave — Frank Brough *SOLD OUT* 10/22 6:30 p.m. Victoria & Albert's — Scott Hunnel *SOLD OUT* 10/29 6:30 p.m. California Grill — Brian Piasecki 10/30 6:30 p.m. Wonders Retreat — Jean Claude Boisset vs. Jean Charles Boisset Wines *SOLD OUT* 11/5 6:30 p.m. Cítricos — Phillip Ponticelli Price: $100.00-$375.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is not required. |