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12th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

inline imageIt is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 28 through Nov. 11 at Walt Disney World Resort.

Epcot guests can explore the nuances of great wines from around the world and sample blissful bites from dozens of countries against the backdrop paintings inspired by food and wine. The paintings are served up from the palettes of artists in China, Italy, France and beyond as a fitting accompaniment to first-rate food, wine and beer that spotlight regional experiences from Turkey to Chile to Scandinavia during the six-week-long festival.

More than 25 international marketplaces serve tapas-sized portions of regional specialties and recommended wines and beers available at each kiosk make for picture-perfect pairings. Exciting new marketplaces this year include Oklahoma, Dominican Republic and Peru.
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Meanwhile, daily seminars offer complimentary tastes of wine, beer and food from around the world. In addition, a series of special culinary programs features a lineup of renowned winemakers, guest chefs and speakers participating in elegant dinners, luncheons, seminars and wine schools.

"Our festival theme, 'Tastefully Inspired,' is an opportunity to emphasize the relationship between two expressions of art -- the canvas and the table," says Nora Carey, festival manager. "We're showcasing great artwork from around the world that celebrates food and wine in many scenes. While the theme is an inspirational springboard for our culinary talent, it also lets us tell stories to our guests that will surprise, enlighten and embolden them to think about food in a new way."

The Epcot festival has grown dramatically, attracting a diverse audience of more than one million guests each fall -- from wine connoisseurs and epicures to neophytes primed to boost their wine IQs. Beer aficionados can raise their steins at several tasting locations, including Germany's Biergarten, which specialize in brews from light to dark.

"There's no other festival environment in the world like ours," Carey says. "From the picturesque World Showcase Lagoon to the authentic architecture that showcases many cultures, it's an ideal backdrop for the exceptional culinary and wine-related talent of Walt Disney World Resort and for the great celebrity chefs and wine connoisseurs who join us each year."

Musical entertainment pairs well with culinary fun during the nightly Eat to the Beat! concert series featuring a varied lineup of classic rock, oldies, jazz and funk hit-makers. Concerts are performed three times each evening at America Gardens Theatre. This year's scheduled lineup includes appearances by Jon Secada, Little Richard, Sheena Easton, David Cassidy, The Village People, Chubby Checker & the Wildcats and 10 additional crowd-pleasing acts.

Other festival highlights include:
  • The Festival Welcome Center, with a Champagne and Wine Bar, complimentary wine seminars and book signings, and festival keepsakes including exclusive festival pins and the official festival cookbook.
  • Some 250 Disney chefs and guest chefs conducting culinary demonstrations and hosting elegant dinners and tasting events. Guest chefs appearing this year include Cat Cora, Alan Wong, Jeff Henderson, Roy Yamaguchi, Todd English, Gerry Garvin, Keegan Gerhard, Colette Peters, Warren Brown, Robert Irvine, Suvir Saran and many others.
  • Mireille Guiliano, author of bestsellers French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure and French Women for All Seasons: A Year of Secrets, Recipes and Pleasure, will sign books and participate in special culinary programs during opening weekend.
  • Special exhibits along the promenade, featuring authentic cuisine, entertainment and traditional crafts. New exhibits include Oklahoma featuring chuck wagon and Native American cooking and culture in celebration of the state's centennial; Pearville Fair showcasing the variety and flavor of these favorite fruits; Peru showcasing an array of recipes and marketplace selections; Dominican Republic highlighting diverse culinary and cultural offerings; and an Andean Wine Bar offering a selection of varietals from Argentina and Chili.
  • The weekly Party for the Senses grand tasting event presented by Vanity Fair, with tempting tasting stations and featuring entertainment by Cirque du Soleil La Nouba.

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Wine and beer seminars, cooking demonstrations, Eat to the Beat! concerts, culinary exhibits and all attractions and park entertainment are included with regular Epcot admission.

Special Programming by Reservation:
The weekly Party for the Senses grand tasting, Food and Wine Pairings at Epcot restaurants, Exquisite Evenings at Epcot dinners, Regional Feasts, Epcot Wine Schools, Cheese Tastings, Sweet Sundays and other special wine and culinary programs require reservations and separate admission.

Guests can call 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378) for information and to make reservations for special events and programs. Festival details are available at the Web site: disneyworld.com/food.
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International Marketplace

Take a culinary tour around the world. Tempt yourself at each marketplace with appetizer-sized portions averaging $2.00-$4.00.

Savor the flavor with recommended beverage pairings at each stop on your journey.
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • Morocco Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Chile
  • Argentina
  • Peru
  • Asia
  • China
  • India
  • Japan North America
  • Canada
  • United States
  • Hops & Barley Market
  • Oklahoma
  • Great Beers of the World
  • Eastern Europe
  • Poland
  • Turkey Pacific Rim
  • New Zealand
  • Australia
  • Continental Europe
  • France
  • Ireland
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Champagne Caribbean
  • Dominican Republic
Special Exhibits

Stroll along the promenade and visit a wide array of countries and regions of the world. Learn from amazing cultural exhibits that showcase native cuisines and offer terrific demonstrations that give insights into the people, as well as the tastes of these remarkable places.

Festival Welcome Center
Visit the hub for all Festival information at the Wonders of Life Pavilion, featuring the Festival Wine Shop, a champagne and wine bar, and the official book signing location for celebrity chefs and authors. Explore the Festival Merchandise Shop featuring marvelous merchandise including Disney Gift Cards, a handy way to pay for so much fun at the Festival!

Oklahoma 1907-2007
This year, Oklahoma is celebrating 100 years of statehood! Discover its unique history and extraordinary future when you step into this experience featuring activities for the entire family. Enjoy Chuck Wagon and Native American cooking demonstrations, listen to Native American storytellers, and indulge the youngsters in activities in an authentic tipi.

The Pearville Fair
Visit this slice of Americana where pears take center stage. Celebrate one of the most important crops from the great Northwest at a traditional county fair. The variety, flavor, diversity and nutritional importance of pears are presented in a series of activities that are designed to engage and enlighten guests of all ages.

10 Day Regional Experiences
  • Michoacán, Mexico – October 5 - October 14
  • Puglia, Italy – October 19 - October 28
  • The Greek Wine Bar Island – October 26-November 4
  • Visit the Greek Island Wine Bar to sample over 12 wines for sale by the glass. Greek wine is experiencing a Renaissance... the country boasts an incredible range of indigenous grape varietals and today they are being used to make world-class wines.
Twinings Tea Bar
Step into the Twinings Garden to discover the rich history of Twinings tea. A selection of refreshing iced teas is available for purchase from the iced tea bar. Be sure to visit the Tea Caddy to take home your favorite teas and gifts.

Turkey Welcomes You
Step into the wonders of Turkey and visit the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul and the famous Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia. Enjoy daily complimentary culinary demonstrations with Turkish chefs and learn the art of making traditional coffee. The Grand Bazaar features traditional Turkish crafts, selected food products and wine, and daily presentations by Turkish artisans.

Peru
Celebrate the land of the Incas! Indulge in the flavor of Peru and learn about one of the Seven Wonders of the World; Machu Picchu. Observe Lima's best chefs preparing authentic Peruvian specialties, visit with native artists and visit a shop for Peruvian textiles and hand-carved gourds Complimentary culinary demonstrations daily

Australia: Discover Down Under
Purchase an Aussie Walkabout Passport and join a tasting tour of four major wine regions. Enjoy a wine and beer tasting bar and quench your outback thirst. The Birdsville Provisions shop is the place to browse for amusing Aussie souvenirs and serious wines by the bottle.

Dominican Republic
Discover gastronomy, crafts and music from the tropical paradise of the Dominican Republic.This sun drenched island is a treasured destination for Caribbean cuisine, true sugar cane rum, amber fauna and the Meringue. Enjoy daily culinary demonstrations from The Caribbean Kitchen and entertainment by authentic Meringue dancers. Discover the art of crafting amber jewelry and relax with a rum cocktail available for purchase at the Sugar Cane Bar.

Andes Mountain Wine Bar – featuring Argentina and Chile
Discover some of the best wines from both sides of the Andes mountain range in South America. Over 20 wines will be available for sale by the glass. Don't miss this stop on your Promenade adventures!

The American Wine Adventure – featuring the Napa Valley and New York wine regions
Explore the regional expressions from the East and West coast wine regions in the United States. Purchase wines by the glass for a comparative tasting of different varietals.

The History of Beer in America
Learn the history of beer in the New World and the awesome art and science of brewing. Complimentary seminars daily at 12:30, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15, 5:15, and 6:30p.m.

International Beers of the World Complimentary seminars daily

Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Set the mood for food with the savory sounds of dazzling, diverse musical acts, live on stage at World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre.

In addition to new performers, some crowd favorites are returning to the stage, like Chubby Checker, the Family Stone, the Beach Boys, Little Richard, and David Sanborn. Get ready to rock!

Show Times: 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Schedule of Performers:*

Al Stewart
Sept. 28 - 29 "Year of the Cat"

Otis Day and the Knights
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 "Shout!"

The Beach Boys
Oct. 2 - 3 "Good Vibrations"

The Original Family Stone
Oct. 4 - 6 "Everyday People"

Sheena Easton
Oct. 7 - 9 "Morning Train (Nine to Five)"

Starship
starring Mickey Thomas
Oct. 10 - 13 "We Built This City"

David Cassidy
Oct. 14 - 16 "I Think I Love You"

Little Richard
Oct. 17 - 18 "Tutti Frutti"

Juice Newton
Oct. 19 - 21 "Queen of Hearts"

The Four Tops
Oct. 22 - 25 "Baby I Need Your Loving"

The Village People
Oct. 26 - 27 "YMCA"

The Outlaws
Oct. 28 - 30 "There Goes Another Love Song"

Jon Secada
Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 "Just Another Day"

Chubby Checker and the Wildcats
Nov. 4 - 6 "The Twist"

The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts
Nov. 7 - 8 "Do You Love Me"

David Sanborn
Nov. 9 - 11 "Lesley Ann"

Special Wine & Culinary Programs

Indulge in culinary experiences that suit the interest of beginners and seasoned connoisseurs. Enjoy fare from the finest chefs as they prepare regional favorites paired with exquisite wines selected by winemakers. Take part in flavorful adventures that you will always remember.

Please note that some Wine & Culinary Programs and Festival Dining Experiences** require additional admission fee.

Please note that all dinners and chefs are subject to change without advance notice.
  • Sweet Sundays
  • The Cook, The Book and The Bottle
  • Odyssey Kitchen Conversations
  • Chefs A' Field - Kids on the Farm
  • Cheese Tastings
  • Afternoon Tea with Stephen Twining
  • Epcot Wine Schools
  • Vertical Wine Tastings
  • Food & Wine Pairings
  • Discovering Wine: A Sensory Adventure

At Epcot

Sweet Sundays
Indulge your sweet tooth as a celebrity pastry chef demonstrates three signature desserts! Enjoy a welcome continental breakfast buffet, including sparkling wine, and sample desserts throughout the session.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When: Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

9/30 Will Goldfarb, Room 4 Dessert, New York, NY
10/7 Colette Peters, Colette's Cakes, New York, NY
10/14 Keri Fisher, Villanova, PA and Greg Case, MA, Co-authors of One Cake, One Hundred Desserts
10/21 Geraldine Randlesome, Creative Cutters, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
10/28 Richard Ruskell, Montage Resort and Spa, Laguna Beach, CA
11/4 Mindy Segal, HOT CHOCOLATE, Chicago, IL
11/11 Warren Brown, Sugar Rush, Food Network® and CakeLove, Washington, DC and Mary Meyers, CakeLove, Washington, DC

The Cook, The Book and The Bottle
Observe an acclaimed cookbook author prepare a delicious three-course lunch and enjoy the meal with selected wines. Take home a piece of this incredible experience with an autographed book and a commemorative bottle of wine. A notable wine principal presents the accompanying wine with lunch. Best of all, you get to eat the exquisite meal.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When: Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $150 per person, plus tax, gratuity included;

9/28 Author: Mireille Guiliano, Former President and CEO of Veuve Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY
Theme: Champagne
Cookbook: French Women for All Seasons
Winery: Veuve Clicquot, Champagne France

10/5 Author: Nirmala Narine, Nirmala's Kitchen, Long Island, NY
Theme: Global / Thai
Cookbook: In Nirmala's Kitchen: Everyday World Cuisine
Winery: Bodegas Salentein, Argentina

10/12 Author: Chef Walter Staib, City Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
Theme: German
Cookbook: Black Forest Cuisine
Winery: S.A. Prüm, Germany

10/19 Author: Chef Alan Wong, Alan Wong's Restaurant, Honolulu, HI
Theme: Hawaiian
Cookbook: Alan Wong's New Wave Luau
Winery: Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma

10/26 Author: Chef Jean Fleury, Paul Bocuse Brasseries, Lyon, France
Theme: French
Cookbook: Brasseries Bocuse
Winery: Jean-Luc Colombo, Rhône Valley, France

11/2 Authors: Chef Joyce Goldstein & Evan Goldstein, M.S., San Francisco, CA
Theme: Napa Valley
Cookbook: Perfect Pairings
Winery: Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma

11/9 Author: Suvir Saran, Dévi, New York, NY
Theme: Indian
Cookbook: American Masala
Winery: Grover Vineyards, India

Odyssey Kitchen Conversations
Visit with an acclaimed culinary personality and discover how he or she enjoys life in — and outside — the kitchen! Culinary demonstration, tasting and an autographed copy of the celebrity's book are included in this delightful event.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, & Nov. 8, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 4, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per person, plus tax, gratuity included;

10/4 Chef: G. Garvin, TV One's Turn Up the Heat, Los Angeles, CA
Theme: American
Cookbook: Turn up the Heat with G. Garvin
Winery: Rosenthal- The Malibu Estate, CA

10/11 Chef: Jeff Henderson, Author of Cooked, Las Vegas, NV
Theme: American
Cookbook: Cooked
Winery: Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley

10/18 Chef: Roy Yamaguchi, Roy's Restaurant, Honolulu, HI
Theme: Hawaiian/Asian
Cookbook: Roy's Fish and Seafood
Winery: Hall Winery, Napa Valley

10/25 Author: Chef Tracy Griffith, Author of Sushi American Style, Napa Valley, CA
Theme: American Sushi
Cookbook: Sushi American Style
Winery: Cellars Camp de Tarragona, Spain

11/1 Chef: Efisio Farris, Gourmet Sardinia, and Arcodoro & Pomodoro, Restaurants, Houston, TX
Theme: Sardinia
Cookbook: Sweet Myrtle and Bitter Honey
Winery: Bodegas Pinord, Spain

11/4 Chef: Cat Cora, Iron Chef America, Food Network® and President of Chefs for Humanity, Fairfield, CA
Theme: Greek
Cookbook: Cooking from the Hip
Winery: All About Greek Wine, Greece

11/8 Chef: Todd English, bluezoo, Orlando, FL and Olives Restaurant, Charlestown, MA
Theme: American
Cookbook: The Olives Table
Winery: Antinori, Tuscany, Italy

Chefs A' Field - Kids on the Farm
Join the nation's best chefs and their kids as they bring the acclaimed PBS television series alive on stage at Odyssey. The event includes a culinary demonstration by the chef, as seen on the screen, a three course lunch with wine and the series companion cookbook.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $135 per person, plus tax, included gratuity; Theme Park admission required.

* Features an episode from Season 2 – Chefs A'Field - Culinary Adventures that Begin on the Farm

10/3 Chef: Jason Wilson, Crush Restaurant, Seattle, WA
Episode: Wild Foraging & Island Duck Eggs - treasures from the Pacific Northwest
Winery: Casa Lapostolle, Chile

10/10* Chef: Holly Smith, Café Juanita, Kirkland, WA
Episode: Seattle Charcuterie
Winery: Familia Schroeder, Argentina

10/17 Chef: Bill Telepan, Telepan Restaurant, New York, NY
Episode: Ice Cream, From a Cow – a milking adventure in upstate New York!
Winery: Rosemount Estate, Australia

10/24 Chef: Bruce Sherman, North Pond Restaurant, Chicago, IL
Episode: Artisan Chèvre - hand-crafted goat cheese from Wisconsin
Winery: Concha y Toro, Chile

10/31 Chef: Michel Nischan, Dressing Room, Westport, CT
Episode: Winter Bay Scallops - nuggets of gold from Cape Cod
Winery: Matanzas Creek, Sonoma

11/7 Chef: Robert Wiedmaier, Marcel's and Brasserie Beck's, Washington, DC
Episode: Rockfish Round-Up – Striped bass from the Chesapeake
Winery: Stonehaven Vineyards, Australia

Cheese Tastings
This is an exceptional opportunity to learn more about cheese with the expert "fromagers" from the Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City and other experts in the cheese industry.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When: Saturdays, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Cost: $60 per person, plus tax, included gratuity; Theme Park admission required.

9/29 France
Fromager: Tyler Hawes, American Milk Studios, New York, NY
Winery: Maison Louis Jadot, Burgundy France

10/6 Italy
Fromager: Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese, New York, NY
Winery: Le Vigne di Zamò, Italy

10/13 Spain
Fromager: Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, Brooklyn, NY
Winery: Marqués de Riscal, Spain

10/20 England
Fromager: Jason Donnelly, Artisanal Premium Cheese, New York, NY
Winery: Fess Parker, Santa Barbara County

10/27 USA
Fromager: David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery, Central Point, OR
Winery: Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery, Santa Cruz

11/3 Italy
Fromager: Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, Brooklyn, NY
Winery: San Filippo, Italy

11/10 France
Fromager: Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese, New York, NY
Winery: Guigal, Rhone Valley, France

Afternoon Tea with Stephen Twining
Experience afternoon tea in style with Stephen Twining, 10th-generation descendant of the famous Twinings Tea family. Sip some tea, and sample savories and dainty cakes following a presentation by Mr. Twining.

Where: Ariel's at Disney's Beach Club Resort
When: Saturdays, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
Cost: $75 per person, plus tax, included gratuity; Theme Park admission not required.

Epcot® Wine Schools
Enjoy this fabulous, full-day comprehensive program facilitated by a prestigious wine authority including continental breakfast, lunch and a certificate of completion!

When: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $150 per person, plus tax, included gratuity; Theme Park admission is not required.

* The price for the October 6 Burgundy and October 13 Italy Wine Schools is $160 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity.

9/29 Champagne
Möet Hennessy, Charles Curtis, M.W.
Wonders of Life Pavilion

10/6 Burgundy
Maison Louis Jadot, Olivier Masmondet
Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion

10/13 Italy
Castello Banfi, Sharron McCarthy, CWE
Tutto Italia, Italy Pavilion

10/20 Spain
Wines of Spain, Doug Frost, MS, MW
Wonders of Life Pavilion

10/27 South America
Concha y Toro & Viñedos Emiliana, Sebastian Lopez
Wonders of Life Pavilion

11/3 Greece
All About Greek Wine, Steve Olson
Wonders of Life Pavilion

11/10 South Africa
Fairview, Robin Back
Wonders of Life Pavilion

Vertical Wine Tastings
Experience something wonderful: an educational tasting of 10 vintages from exceptional global vineyards.

Where: California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort
When: Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $135 per person, plus tax, included gratuity; Theme Park admission not required.

* The price for the November 3rd Bordeaux Vertical Tasting is $175.00 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity.

9/29 Napa Valley
Fife Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Karen MacNeil

10/6 Napa Valley
Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Tony Dalton

10/13 Napa Valley
Charles Krug Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Peter Mondavi Jr.

10/20 Napa Valley
Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Joe Spellman, M.S.

10/27 Spain
Montecillo Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja, Fred Dame, M.S.

11/3* Bordeaux
Château Cos d'Estournel, Bordeaux, Evan Goldstein, M.S. and Jean-Guillaume Prats

11/10 Napa Valley
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Andrea Robinson, M.S.


Food & Wine Pairings
Discover three exceptional wines with three tasting portions of regional cuisines from Epcot® restaurants. A winemaker will moderate each themed session.

Cost: $45.00 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity;

Where: Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada Pavilion, Epcot®
When: Fridays, Sep 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, & Nov 2, 9 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Featuring contemporary Northwestern flavors

Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion, Epcot®
When: Saturdays, Sep 29, Oct 13, 20, 27 & Nov 3, 10 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Featuring a selection of the finest charcuterie and cheese.

Where: Tutto Italia, Italy Pavilion, Epcot®
When: Sundays, Sep 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, & Nov 4, 11 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Featuring tastes from the new Italian team at Epcot®.

Where: Teppan Edo Matsunoma Lounge, Japan Pavilion, Epcot®
When: Mondays: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Nov 5 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sake, Sushi and Sashimi

Where: Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion, Epcot®
When: Tuesdays, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Featuring Mediterranean flavors

Where: Coral Reef Restaurant, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Epcot®
When: Wednesdays, Oct 3, 10, 24, Nov 7
Thursdays, Oct 11, Nov 8
Fridays, Sep 28, Oct 12, Nov 9 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Where: Seas Salon, (upstairs) The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Epcot®
When: Wednesdays: Oct 17, 31
Thursdays: Oct 4, 18, 25, & Nov 1
Fridays: Oct 5, 19, 26,& Nov 2 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Rose & Crown Dining Room and Pub, United Kingdom Pavilion, Epcot®
When: Sunday: Oct 21 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A Scotch and food Pairing featuring single malt and blended Scotch.

Discovering Wine: A Sensory Adventure
For wine novices and aficionados alike. Enjoy a unique interactive opportunity to discover the composition of great California wines. Each event includes a four-course lunch at Citricos presented by chef Phillip Pontincelli.

Where: Citricos at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
When: 11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $150 per person, plus tax, included gratuity; Theme Park admission not required.

Oct 7 Sensory Seminar-Lunch
Winery: Conundrum and Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley
Nov 3 Sensory Seminar-Lunch
Winery: Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley
Nov 4 Sensory Seminar-Lunch
Winery: Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley

A South African Wine Adventure - World ShowPlace at Epcot®
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet the most prominent winemakers in South Africa and taste the wines from 40 different vineyards. This evening's wine walkabout will include culinary specialties from Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and roaring entertainment!

Friday, Oct. 12
Cost: $75.00 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity. Theme Park admission is required.

**Event cost is charged in full at time of booking. Changes/refunds are not allowed. Non-transferable. Must attend on the event day and time booked.

Festival Dining Experiences

Experience truly memorable fine dining. The essential ingredients of fabulous cuisine, incredible wines and great company provide the base for an enchanting evening.

Please note that some Festival Dining Experiences, along with Special Wine & Culinary Programs**, require an additional admission fee.
  • Party for the Senses – Eat, Drink and Celebrate
  • Exquisite Evenings at Epcot®
  • Regional Feasts
  • Signature Dining
Party for the Senses - Eat, Drink and Celebrate
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 America Gardens Theatre. Following the show, World ShowPlace becomes the setting for a sensational evening showcasing the talents of more than 25 eminent chefs and the diversity of over 70 wines and beers. Wander among tempting tasting stations in the midst of imaginative décor and awe-inspiring acts from Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba™.

Where: World ShowPlace
When: Every Saturday 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Call 407.WDW.FEST (407.939.3378) or visit the Festival Welcome Center for additional information and reservations. Cost: $135 per person, plus tax, included gratuity – Theme Park admission required.

Exquisite Evenings at Epcot®
Experience the most prestigious dining experiences of the Festival as a team of celebrity chefs and Walt Disney World® chefs prepare a stellar five-course meal. A winery principle will showcase wines from different vineyards for you to enjoy.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When: Fridays, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $210 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
Theme Park admission not required

Oct. 5: The Vineyard Collage
California
Chef: Terry Letson, Fumé Bistro & Bar, Napa Valley, CA
Pastry Chef: Antony Fernandez, The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA
Wineries: Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley and Piper & Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France

Oct. 12: A Tuscan Renaissance
Chef: Cesare Casella, Maremma, New York, NY
Pastry Chef: Noah French, Roy's Restaurant Corporate Pastry Chef, Chandler, AZ
Wineries: Castello Banfi, Tuscany Italy and Cecchi, Tuscany, Italy

Oct. 19: A Northwest Silhouette
Chef/Pastry: John Sundstrom, Lark Restaurant, Seattle, WA
Wineries: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington State and Erath, Oregon

Oct. 26: Whimsical Masters
Chefs: Duskie Estes and John Stewart, Zazu & Bovolo Restuarants & Farm, Santa Rosa, CA
Pastry Chef: Leah Bayly, Zazu & Bovolo Restuarants & Farm, Santa Rosa, CA
Wineries: Silver Oak, Alexander and Napa Valley and Gary Farrell, Sonoma

Nov. 2: Inspiration for Anton Ego
Chef: Jean-Robert de Cavel, Jean-Robert at Pigall's, Cincinnati, OH
Pastry Chef: Frederic Monti, The Greenbrier®, White Sulphur Springs, WV
Winery: Château Cos d' Estournel, Bordeaux France and Bollinger, Champagne France

Nov. 9: Contemporary Italian
Chef: John Sarich, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Woodinville, WA
Pastry Chef: Carlos Salazar, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Winery: Antinori, Tuscany

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Regional Feasts
Explore an array of dining events to dazzle the palette with the richest flavors from the diverse regions of the world. This evening includes a welcome reception, a four course meal and authentic musical performers from the featured country.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $150 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity
Theme Park admission not required

* The November 8 New England: A Brewer's Tale will be held in The American Adventure Pavilion

Oct 10: Mexico: A Michoacán Memory
Oct 17: Peru: Passion for Pisco
Oct 24: Puglia, Italy: Taste of Puglia
Oct 31: Turkey: Turkish Treasures
Nov 1: Greece: Toast to Bacchus
Nov 7: Oklahoma: A Centennial Celebration
Nov 8*: New England: A Brewer's Tale - An Evening with Jim Koch, founder of Samuel Adams beer

Signature Dining
Hosted in the most prestigious Walt Disney World® Resort dining venues. Hosted in the most prestigious Walt Disney World® Resort dining venues. Walt Disney World Signature Restaurant chefs invite a celebrity chef into their kitchens to prepare a five-course meal. All dining events are accompanied by great wines and hosted by a renowned vintner.

When: Sundays, Lunch: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $155 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity
*$350 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity
Theme Park admission not required

Sep 30: Inspirations from India
Lunch at Jiko - The Cooking Place, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (12:30 - 3:00 p.m)
Host Chef: Brett Hill
Chef: Suvir Saran, Dévi, New York, NY
Wineries: Mulderbosch, South Africa and Cape Classics, South Africa

Oct 14: An Artful Table
Signature Dinner at California Grill, Disney's Contemporary Resort (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
Host Chef: Jens Dahlmann
Chef: David Anderson, Madeleine Bistro, Tarzana, CA
Winderies: Rudd Winery, Napa Valley and Merryvale Vineyards, Napa Valley

Oct 21: A Blue Montage Dinner at The Seas Salon, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Epcot® (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
Chef: Epcot® Chefs
Wineries: Clos Pegase, Napa Valley and Etude, Napa Valley

Oct 28: Rhône Impressionist
Dinner at Bistro de Paris, Franc Pavilion, Epcot® (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
Host Chef: Bruno Vrignon
Chef: Jean Fleury, Paul Bocuse Brasseries, Lyon, France
Wineries: Jean-Luc Colombo, Rhone Valley, France and Mas de la Dame, Provence, France

Nov 4*: A Portrait of Elegance
Dinner at Victoria & Albert's, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
Host Chef: Scott Hunnel
Chef: Jean-Louis Gerin Restaurant JEAN-LOUIS, Greenwich, CT
Wineries: Steve Pignatiello &emdash; Burgundy Wines

Nov 9: The Modern Tableau
Signature Dinner at Todd English's blue zoo, The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Host Chef: Christopher Windus
Chef: Todd English, bluezoo, Orlando, FL and Olives Restaurant, Charleston, MA
Wineries: Wineries: E. & J. Gallo Winery, Sonoma

Nov 11: The Boating Party
Lunch at Flying Fish Café, Disney's BoardWalk Resort
(12:30 - 3:00 p.m.)
Host Chef: Tim Keating
Chef: Robert Boone, Striped Bass Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA
Wineries: Hartford Family Winery, Sonoma and Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley

**Event cost is charged in full at time of booking. Changes/refunds are not allowed. Non-transferable. Must attend on the event day and time booked.

Fun for Families

Tantalize younger taste buds with fantastic events and exhibits that bring fun to the table. Kids of all ages will enjoy these interactive showcases that give food fans an appetite to learn.

Junior Chef Program

Children create delicious treats and savor the taste of their creations at the Junior Chef program. Kids take center-stage as they make scrumptious chocolate chip cookies!

Behind the Seeds Greenhouse Tour

Bring the entire family for a backstage tour of The Land greenhouses and fish farm. Sample a greenhouse vegetable, release lady bugs, and feed the fish, too! Get close-up views of giant fruits, good bugs, and alligators — and take home ideas for growing your own gardens!

Kidcot Fun Stops

Visit over 14 locations and enjoy a special activity just for children!

Pearville Fair

Visit this slice of Americana where pears take center stage. Celebrate one of the most important crops from the great Northwest at a traditional county fair. Discover the variety, flavor, diversity and nutritional importance of pears in a series of activities that are designed to engage and enlighten guests of all ages.

Oklahoma 1907-2007

This year, Oklahoma is celebrating 100 years of statehood! Explore its unique history and extraordinary future when you step into this experience featuring activities for the entire family. Enjoy Chuck Wagon and Native American cooking demonstrations, listen to Native American storytellers, and indulge the youngsters in activities in an authentic tipi.
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