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Welcome to the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival thread. The Festival is scheduled to take place September 28 - November 12 (Disney announced via the Disney Parks Blog that the festival would be extended a day to November 12. Per wdwent.com, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform an Eat to the Beat concert on the 12th.)
The date for booking special ticketed events is August 14. The booking date for seminars and demos is August 10 for annual passholders, DVC members and Tables in Wonderland members. Discounts may be available on weekday seminars/demos. Deminar costs are $11/$14.
Information from the Food and Wine Team (thanks Sally for reporting)
BOOKING ONLINE
REMINDER: ONLY THE CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS, BEVERAGE SEMINARS, MIXOLOGY, PARTY FOR THE SENSES GENERAL ADMISSION, 3D DESSERT GENERAL ADMISSION CAN BE BOOKED ONLINE. You must call for 3D Sweet Seats or PFTS reserved seating/Wine View Lounge.
Go to this site:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/reservations/dining/
Choose the "Dining Event" button under "Make a Reservation."
Choose the event type you want from the dropdown menu labeled "Select an Event."
Enter the date and time of your event. You can choose "anytime" and see multiple entries (note: sometimes ALL the offerings do not show up, use the exact time if you know which one you want)
SPECIAL TICKETED EVENTS
Here is the link to the Disney Food Blog's report on the special events for 2012, released 7/28/12.
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/...le-for-the-2012-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/
THE 2012 FESTIVAL EVENTS BOOKLET is posted at Posts 504 and 505.
Links to the Seminars and Demonstrations (popularly known as Deminars) at the Festival Center:
Culinary Demonstrations
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/me.../WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/CulinaryByDate.pdf
Beverage Seminars
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/me.../WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/BeverageByDate.pdf
Mixology (cocktail) Seminars
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/me.../WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/MixologyByDate.pdf
WORLD SHOWCASE KIOSKS
World Showcase kiosk menus on the Disney site, no prices yet
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/pa...rnational-food-and-wine-festival/marketplace/
SWAN/DOLPHIN FOOD AND WINE CLASSIC
For those interested, here is the event website for the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, October 12-13. This is a separate event, not affiliated with the Epcot festival.
http://www.swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/
This thread is for discussion of the 2012 Food and Wine Festival only. Please, no discussion of regular restaurant reservations, possible meets, or off-topic chat.
By popular demand, here is the list of ways you may pay for items at the Food and Wine Festival Marketplace Kiosks:
The first post is where the links to festival information will be placed!
Disney Food Blog has a 2012 information page:
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/
They have information on the new Vegan Marketplace, and the Raglan Road Signature Dinner which is already scheduled for October 4.
TIMES FOR EAT TO THE BEAT CONCERTS 2012: 5:30, 6:45 and 8 PM.
Here is the Eat to the Beat Concert lineup:
Night Ranger September 28-30
Sugar Ray October 1-3
Starship Starring Mickey Thomas October 4-7
Boyz II Men October 8-10
Smash Mouth October 11-12
Javier Colon, winner of “The Voice” October 13-14
Air Supply October 15-17
Gin Blossoms October 18-19
Survivor October 20-21
Hanson October 22-23
The Pointer Sisters October 24-25
Sister Hazel October 26-28
Billy Ocean October 29-31
38 Special November 1-2
Howard Jones November 3-4
Blues Traveler November 5-6
Dennis DeYoung, original member of STYX November 7-8
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy November 9-12
For information on the 2011 festival, see reviews at
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/#2011fwreviews
wdwinfo 2011 Festival information:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/index.htm'
CELEBRITY CHEF NOTES FOR CULINARY DEMOS: Find your Favorites
These are only the ones I recognize, I can add more.
Cat Cora, 10/2 and 10/3
Jamie Deen, 10/6 (2 sessions)
Hollis Wilder (Cupcake Wars), 10/6 (be careful, she's using pork)
Jeff Henderson (The Henderson Project), 10/8
Tony Mantuano (Top Chef Masters), 10/11
Ingrid Hoffman (Food Network), 10/12
Grayson Schmitz (Top Chef Texas), 10/12
Paula DaSilva (Hell's Kitchen runnerup), 10/15
Robert Irvine, 10/25 (always good for a show)
Gale Gand, 10/27 (listed as using pastry)
Rock Harper (Hell's Kitchen winner), 11/1
Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss), 11/6 (2 sessions and listed as "savory," don't expect cake)
Warren Brown (Food Network), 11/10
The date for booking special ticketed events is August 14. The booking date for seminars and demos is August 10 for annual passholders, DVC members and Tables in Wonderland members. Discounts may be available on weekday seminars/demos. Deminar costs are $11/$14.
SOLD OUT TICKETED EVENTS LISTED ON WDW WEBSITE AS OF 8/15/12 (NOT INCLUDING DEMINARS)
All Marketplace VIP Access Chef Tours
Signature Dinners: Brown Derby on 10/1 and 10/25, Jiko on 10/12
Italian Regional Luncheons (apparently all of them)
Italian White Truffle Lunch on 11/4
Information from the Food and Wine Team (thanks Sally for reporting)
Friday August 10 at 8am, the Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, and Mixology Seminars will be available to book through the DRC agents at 407 939 3378 (407 WDW FEST) (phone line only) for TIW members and Annual Passholders. DVC concierge hosts will book for DVC members
Tuesday August 14 at 7am all programs will be available to book through the DRC agents at 407-939-3378. In addition, only the Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, and Mixology Seminars, and General Admission for Party for the Senses and 3D Dessert Party will be bookable online. Please visit www.disneyworld.com/foodandwine.
DVC, TIW, AP, and Golden Oak residents will get a $2.00 discount on Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, and Mixology Seminars held Monday through Thursday. No discounts on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
BOOKING ONLINE
REMINDER: ONLY THE CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS, BEVERAGE SEMINARS, MIXOLOGY, PARTY FOR THE SENSES GENERAL ADMISSION, 3D DESSERT GENERAL ADMISSION CAN BE BOOKED ONLINE. You must call for 3D Sweet Seats or PFTS reserved seating/Wine View Lounge.
Go to this site:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/reservations/dining/
Choose the "Dining Event" button under "Make a Reservation."
Choose the event type you want from the dropdown menu labeled "Select an Event."
Enter the date and time of your event. You can choose "anytime" and see multiple entries (note: sometimes ALL the offerings do not show up, use the exact time if you know which one you want)
SPECIAL TICKETED EVENTS
Here is the link to the Disney Food Blog's report on the special events for 2012, released 7/28/12.
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/...le-for-the-2012-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/
THE 2012 FESTIVAL EVENTS BOOKLET is posted at Posts 504 and 505.
Links to the Seminars and Demonstrations (popularly known as Deminars) at the Festival Center:
Culinary Demonstrations
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/me.../WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/CulinaryByDate.pdf
Beverage Seminars
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/me.../WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/BeverageByDate.pdf
Mixology (cocktail) Seminars
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/me.../WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/MixologyByDate.pdf
WORLD SHOWCASE KIOSKS
World Showcase kiosk menus on the Disney site, no prices yet
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/pa...rnational-food-and-wine-festival/marketplace/
SWAN/DOLPHIN FOOD AND WINE CLASSIC
For those interested, here is the event website for the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, October 12-13. This is a separate event, not affiliated with the Epcot festival.
http://www.swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/
This thread is for discussion of the 2012 Food and Wine Festival only. Please, no discussion of regular restaurant reservations, possible meets, or off-topic chat.
By popular demand, here is the list of ways you may pay for items at the Food and Wine Festival Marketplace Kiosks:
- Cash
- Credit or debit card
- Disney gift card (including the wristbanded special Festival gift card)
- Disney resort key card with charging privileges
- Disney Visa reward dollars
Although it is not at this time official for 2012, we are antipating that Disney Dining Plan snack credits will be accepted for all items with the exception of alcoholic beverages.
The first post is where the links to festival information will be placed!
Disney Food Blog has a 2012 information page:
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/
They have information on the new Vegan Marketplace, and the Raglan Road Signature Dinner which is already scheduled for October 4.
TIMES FOR EAT TO THE BEAT CONCERTS 2012: 5:30, 6:45 and 8 PM.
Here is the Eat to the Beat Concert lineup:
Night Ranger September 28-30
Sugar Ray October 1-3
Starship Starring Mickey Thomas October 4-7
Boyz II Men October 8-10
Smash Mouth October 11-12
Javier Colon, winner of “The Voice” October 13-14
Air Supply October 15-17
Gin Blossoms October 18-19
Survivor October 20-21
Hanson October 22-23
The Pointer Sisters October 24-25
Sister Hazel October 26-28
Billy Ocean October 29-31
38 Special November 1-2
Howard Jones November 3-4
Blues Traveler November 5-6
Dennis DeYoung, original member of STYX November 7-8
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy November 9-12
For information on the 2011 festival, see reviews at
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/#2011fwreviews
wdwinfo 2011 Festival information:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/index.htm'
CELEBRITY CHEF NOTES FOR CULINARY DEMOS: Find your Favorites
These are only the ones I recognize, I can add more.
Cat Cora, 10/2 and 10/3
Jamie Deen, 10/6 (2 sessions)
Hollis Wilder (Cupcake Wars), 10/6 (be careful, she's using pork)
Jeff Henderson (The Henderson Project), 10/8
Tony Mantuano (Top Chef Masters), 10/11
Ingrid Hoffman (Food Network), 10/12
Grayson Schmitz (Top Chef Texas), 10/12
Paula DaSilva (Hell's Kitchen runnerup), 10/15
Robert Irvine, 10/25 (always good for a show)
Gale Gand, 10/27 (listed as using pastry)
Rock Harper (Hell's Kitchen winner), 11/1
Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss), 11/6 (2 sessions and listed as "savory," don't expect cake)
Warren Brown (Food Network), 11/10