Food and Wine

[disney junky]

Considering heading down in 2018 during Food and Wine Festival. My question is if you've done it, is it worth it?

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

I go every year and have a great time. There's a HUGE thread on the restaurant board you might go browse for more info.

 

[disney junky]

Thanks.

 

[AdamsMum]

Considering heading down in 2018 during Food and Wine Festival. My question is if you've done it, is it worth it?

So worth it! I even went to Food and Wine Festival for my first solo trip in 2013. Wasn't lonely at all. Sharing tables and benches I met a bunch of nice people. There's so much to do. I'm going again this year. Try to book a few food or beverage seminars. They are only $15 each for Disney Vacation Club members on weekdays. Regular price is $17 which you will pay on the weekend. Enjoy.

 

[davper]

Yes, worth it. I stayed at beach club and walked to Epcot everyday to try something different. Can't wait to go back.

 

[loves to dive]

I do it every year so for me, yes, it's worth it. I go for anywhere from 4 nights to 6 nights and spend a part of every day there. I book a few of the little beverage seminars, a few culinary demos and one food and wine pairing meal. All my meals except breakfast come from F&W the entire trip.

 

[disneynutz]

Depends on if you love to eat, drink, and you love to be in crowds and enjoy people.

Bill

 

[paults]

Friday and SAt will be more crowded with locals, IMO

 

[Simba's Mom]

Yes, we've gone every year for the last 10 years and loved it. We're considering taking a break next year, just because of so many other vacation plans, but when people start talking about it, I doubt I can stay away.

 

[Shellyred8]

If you want to avoid some of the crowds, go during the week and try to go before 4-5pm. I went a couple of years ago and loved it. I can't wait to go back again!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Skipping this year due to operation, but I intend to go next year! Love the food demonstration with tasting!

 

[loves to dive]

Skipping this year due to operation, but I intend to go next year! Love the food demonstration with tasting!

Love those too, although this year they aren't serving wine with it, I'm guessing just water.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Love those too, although this year they aren't serving wine with it, I'm guessing just water.

Oh, did not know that, since I have not even wanted to look at what I am missing! Now I will be prepared for 2018's. Thanks.

 

[Micca]

We really enjoy it. Honestly I'm more of a sit down & enjoy a full meal kind of guy which is pretty much the antithesis of what F&W is. However when the weather is nice and it's not too crowded (no nights/weekends) it's fun. If you're the kind of person who thinks "I paid $7 and I got three bites of food" kinda person, F&W is not for you.

 

[anonymousegirl]

Love it! The only way I get my European-raised, non-Disney-loving DH to WDW is for Food and Wine. I went solo some many times and came home raving about how much fun I had and the wonderful dishes I ate, that he finally decided to join me. We make no ADRs, and eat lunch dinner, snack, late night snack etc at Epcot.

 

[tellemarie]

We go every year! It's such a great festival, probably my favorite that Disney offers. My favorite part is - wait for it - the food! Surprising, I know

 

[Boardwalkin]

If you are trying to book BWV at the 11 month mark I would advise you skip Food & Wine. I only suggest this because we own there and book F&W every year. We just want less competiton for rooms.

 

[AdamsMum]

If you are trying to book BWV at the 11 month mark I would advise you skip Food & Wine. I only suggest this because we own there and book F&W every year. We just want less competiton for rooms.

 

[DVCismyhappyplace]

DH and I go every year - even if it's just for 2 or 3 days. We love it.

 

[chalee94]

I love it.

I am glad that they have expanded the spring time Flower and Garden festival into a mini F&W by adding food kiosks. That is pretty worthwhile also.