Reservations open tomorrow for premium events at this year's Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Jul 29, 2015 in "Epcot International Food and Wine Festival"

Posted: Wednesday July 29, 2015 1:18pm EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Epcot's 20th International Food and Wine Festival is just under two months way, and reservations for the festival's premium ticketed events begin tomorrow, July 30 2015.


To help with your planning, we've put together the full line-up of everything on offer, all on one page.

Reservations for all the premium events can be made by calling Disney at (407) 939-3378 starting July 30, 2015. For all events taking place inside Epcot, park admission is required and is not included in the event pricing.

Rockin' Burger Block Party

Dine on a mouthwatering menu full of incredible burgers and party to some of the best music of the century!

Dance the night away and enjoy specialty sliders created by our Chefs. These tantalizing burgers and beverages are inspired by recording artists who have left their mark on the world of potables. And while you enjoy these scrumptious treats, a DJ spins their best tracks. Find "your" burger, "your" drink, "your" music, and then vote on your favorite burger of the night!

All of this in a dazzling setting created just for you at the Rockin’ Burger Block Party during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

And on October 8, 2015, for one night only, don’t miss the Emmy-winning talent from the daytime hit The Chew as your block party hosts!

There are three packages available:

Nosh Pit Seating – Block Party VIP style!

This premium experience includes a private reserved table, entrance in to the World ShowPlace Event Pavilion at 6:45 PM, specialty cocktail toast to start the party, premium bar and more!

Limited Availability
Check-in at Nosh Pit check-in podium at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion

Nosh Pit seating: $199 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Epcot admission required.

Reserved Seating

Rock out at a reserved table on the main floor! This experience includes entrance to the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion at 6:45pm and a specialty cocktail toast to start the party!

Limited availability
Check-in at Nosh Pit check-in podium at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion

Reserved Seating: $119 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Epcot admission required.

Rockin’ Burger Block Party

Rock out as you enjoy all of the food, drink and music that the Rockin' Burger Block Party has to offer! Limited seating is available to sip and dine your way through the night!

Check-in at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion

General Admission: $99 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Epcot admission required.

World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
September 25, October 8 and November 6, 2015
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$99-$199 per Guest
Online Reservations

Party for the Senses

Give your senses an all-new outlook with the sights, sounds, scents and tastes of this rousing event.

Attend a Party for the Senses, where you can take in the Eat to the Beat concert series, complete with reserved seating! After the show comes to an end, get ready for another to begin—watch in wonder as the Pavilion transforms into a most sensational setting, showcasing awe-inspiring acts to dazzle and amaze.

Enjoy these colorful acrobats and the delightful story they have to tell as you sample dozens of sensual selections from 50 unforgettable food and beverage stops.

World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2015
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Online Reservations

Pick from 3 different ways to experience the event, each one offering its own distinct perspective. No matter which you choose, rest assured—this is one Party you’ll be happy you attended!

Category #1: Wine View Lounge

Bask in the atmosphere with early entry to the event at 6:45 PM, a private reserved table, premium bar access, an artisanal cheese station and a specialty cocktail toast to kick off the evening, along with all the other favors Party for the Senses has to offer!

$319 per Guest. Limited availability. Check in at the Wine View Lounge registration podium.

Category #2: Reserved Seating

Relish in a first-class experience as you enjoy early entry to the event at 6:45 PM, a reserved table on the main floor and a specialty cocktail toast to ring in the festivities, in addition to everything else that makes Party for the Senses such a smash to attend!

$199 per Guest. Limited availability. Check in at the Wine View Lounge registration podium.

Category #3: General Admission

Make your way to each incredible course as you sample from 50 tasting stations on the floor. Limited seating may be available as you dine and sip your way through a magical evening—book online today to reserve your place before you arrive!

$169 per Guest. Check in at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion.

Culinary Demonstrations

A Lesson from the Pros
Cook up a new kind of cuisine as you learn from some of the most celebrated chefs the world abroad!
During every 45-minute session, collect a hearty list of useful culinary tips—as instructed by a few of the leading minds the kitchen has to offer. Then, dive into the appealing range of flavors being demonstrated while you sample each dish and beverage.

Culinary Demonstration schedule.

Festival Welcome Center, Chef’s Showcase
Daily at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM
$15 per Guest
Online Reservations

Mixology Seminars

Head over for a happy hour and watch a skilled mixologist demonstrate his or her knack for the cocktail!

From celebrated libations you know and love to some all-original ideas you may never have tried—or heard of, for that matter—reserve a spot at a mixology seminar where you can sample the know-how and sip away at the sensational sequence of concoctions being prepared. Cheers!

View the Mixology Seminar schedule.

Festival Welcome Center, Vineyard Stage
Daily at 6:00 PM
$15 per Guest
Online Reservations

Beverage Seminars

Absorb all-new abilities at a fascinating seminar featuring beverage specialists and wine professionals alike.

Get your fill of their innovative outlooks and state-of-the-art techniques as you sample from a stirring assortment of wines and beverages—both old and new!

View the beverage seminar schedule.

Festival Welcome Center, Vineyard Stage
Daily 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Fridays and Saturdays additional 2:00 PM seminar
$15 per Guest
Online Reservations

Beverage Boot Camp Series

Set out on an interactive adventure to sharpen your abilities in the world of libations.

During the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Beverage Boot Camp Series, discover the inspiration to create over the course of a 2-hour instruction from a prestigious expert. Get ready to grow your culinary confidence!

Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself and enrich your palate—the revelations will leave you thirsty for more!

Exploring Wines from 1996

In honor of our 20th Festival, we’re offering the opportunity to go back in time and savor wines created two decades ago along with wines from today. That’s right! You will be able to sip and savor several wines from 1996 with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson as she discusses how they have evolved over the past 20 years. The tasting will be followed by a light reception featuring timeless culinary treasures influenced by the cuisine of 1996.

Hosted by Andrea Robinson
Master Sommelier
September 27, 2015, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Epcot, East Hall at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion 
$119 per Guest
Online Reservations

I’ll Take Manhattans: History and Origins of Aromatic Bitters

Join award winning mixologist Dale DeGroff as you explore the history and styles of aromatic bitters and how the botanicals helped shape the making of a timeless cocktail known as the Manhattan. This session is followed by a reception featuring classic appetizers that you can enjoy while sipping on a Manhattan with the king of cocktails himself.

Hosted by Dale DeGroff
James Beard Award Winning Mixologist
October 18, 2015, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Epcot, East Hall at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
$119 per Guest
Online Reservations

What's Cookin' With...

Start your day of delights with a delicious plated brunch joined by a special celebrity guest.

Dig into one of your guest of honor’s favorite dishes as they offer their keen, culinary insights into what makes their selection so special. Toast your gourmet fortunes with sparkling wine before sitting down for a question-and-answer session with your guest as they share the secret ingredients of their success.

Scheduled guests include:
September 27 – Andrew Zimmern
October 2 – Amanda Freitag presented by Mylan
October 4 – Bryan Voltaggio
October 9 – Jamie Deen
October 11 – Carla Hall
October 16 – Gale Gand
October 18 – Cat Cora
October 23 – Allen Susser
October 25 – John Ash presented by Verlasso®
October 30 – Robert Irvine
November 1 – Erika Cline
November 6 – Buddy Valastro
November 8 – David Guas
November 13 – Alex Guarnaschelli
November 15 – Sarah Fioroni

Festival Welcome Center, Chef’s Showcase
Fridays and Sundays from September 27 to November 15
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$129 per Guest.
Online Reservations

Cheese Seminars

Study up on the “wheys” of the world as you travel around a robust wheel of international selections. Experience the unique nature of each featured region and try out their cheeses paired with select wines, beers and other beverages.

  • World-Class Artisan Cheeses and Craft Beers of the United States
    Hosted by Max McCalman
    September 26, 2015

  • Exquisite English Cheeses and Old World Wines
    Hosted by Max McCalman
    October 3, 2015

  • Italy’s Inimitable Cheeses and Wines
    Hosted by Max McCalman
    October 17, 2015

  • The Great Cheese and Wines of France
    Hosted by Max McCalman
    October 24, 2015

  • Classic Cheeses and Wines of the Old World
    Hosted by Max McCalman
    October 31, 2015

  • Great Cheeses and Wines of the United States
    Hosted by David Gremmels
    November 7, 2015

  • The World’s Magnificent Cheeses and their Wine Partners
    Hosted by Max McCalman
    November 14, 2015

Festival Welcome Center, Chef’s Showcase
Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
$79 per Guest
Online Reservations

IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party

Celebrate the cultures of the world with a confection of exquisitely crafted sweets from around the globe.

Savor delectable desserts and wines in an exclusive setting and enjoy a clear view of the World Showcase Lagoon as it erupts in a symphony of color and sound during the Epcot nighttime fireworks spectacular, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.

Under an evening sky ablaze with awesome pyrotechnics, experience a taste explosion with an internationally inspired lineup of confections:

  • Traditional baklava from Morocco
  • Tiramisu from Italy
  • Chocolate ganache tarts from France
  • Crisped rice puffs inspired by Asian cuisine
  • Cinnamon sugar churros with caramel and chocolate sauces from Mexico
  • Seasonal berry cobbler from the United States
  • Apple dried fruit crumbles from the United Kingdom
  • Sparkling blue velvet cupcakes
  • Chocolate chip cookies and no-sugar-added lemon cookies

Plus, you can even add a refreshing assortment of beverages—including sparkling wines—to your delightful dessert before sharing an unforgettable moment with family and friends during the stirring, spectacular finale.

Admission to the IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party costs just $49 for adults and $29 for children ages 3 to 9—tax and gratuity included.

Online Reservations

Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Packages

Pair a World Showcase lunch or dinner with reserved seating at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. See concert lineup.

Call (407) 939-3378 for reservations.

Epcot Food & Wine Festival Premium Package

Join us during one week of your choosing—each day, from Monday through Thursday—at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. With the Epcot Food & Wine Festival Premium Package, you’ll be invited to relax in special Premium Package areas where you can choose to purchase items from over 30 global marketplaces, enjoy two special Food & Wine Festival events and take home an amenity bag with exclusive Food & Wine merchandise.

  • The Epcot Food & Wine Premium Package is valid for one week of your choosing – Monday through Thursday.

  • Each Guest will receive a credential to allow access to the Premium Package areas and the special events included with the package. The credential will also contain 4 entitlement tabs to be redeemed for food and beverage items inside the Premium Package areas.

  • There are 11 Premium Package areas located outdoors around World Showcase and Future World. These concierge-style locations have tables and limited seating to enjoy food and beverage items purchased at the marketplaces. Each Premium Package area allows you to purchase items from select marketplaces and a cast member will deliver the items to you at the Premium Package area. The package allows access to the Premium Package areas for one week of your choosing – each day, Monday through Thursday – from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

  • The package also includes admission to one (1) IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party Monday through Thursday of the purchased package week. The IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert party allows you to savor delectable treats and wines in an exclusive setting along World Showcase Lagoon during the nighttime fireworks spectacular, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. The date and time the Food & Wine Premium Package is booked indicates the date and time you will attend the IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party.

  • The package also includes admission to one (1) culinary or beverage seminar Monday through Thursday of the purchased package week, taking place in the Festival Center at Epcot. This seminar should be booked in advance as there is limited availability each day.

  • Take-home amenity bag includes a wine glass, a bottle of 20th year celebratory wine created just for this festival, and a custom designed Food & Wine Festival magic band

  • Guests will check-in at the Festival Center located in Future World East to receive their credential and amenity bag. Check-in times will be from 9am to 9pm Monday through Thursday.

  • Credential must be worn to experience all components of the package. Credential identification is non-transferrable and will not be replaced if lost or stolen.

  • Epcot park admission is required and is not included in the price of the package.

Epcot Food & Wine Festival Premium Package
$199 per person
Call (407) 939-3378

Food and Beverage Pairings at World Showcase Restaurants

Italian Food, Wine & Beer Pairing

Discover cuisine bursting with the true flavors of Italy, as each dish is paired with an Italian wine or beer.

Your scrumptious Italian menu includes a host of craft beers and fine wines specially chosen to balance the chef’s original style, as well as the heritage of the dishes being served. This is your chance to savor some of Italy’s most renowned beer and wine, taste Italian cuisine and explore its regional gastronomic identity!

Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Italy at Epcot
Tuesdays
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
$88 per Guest
Online Reservations

Italian Regional Food & Wine Pairing Luncheon

Enter a quaint, cozy wine cellar for a grand Italian luncheon where food and wine come together in perfect harmony. Within the stone walls, marvel at the brick archways and hanging chandeliers as your chef prepares a purely authentic meal.

The delightful menu is comprised of a careful selection of 5 courses of 3 dishes each, created with a fusion of flavors. Offering ingredients sourced across Italy and regional specialties, all 5 courses are paired with select wines from the cellar—each chosen for its distinct flavor and ability to capture the essence of Italy.

Indulge your senses at this charming luncheon!

Tutto Gusto at Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy at Epcot
Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
$94 per Guest
Online Reservations

Italian Food & Wine Pairing

Set out on a sumptuous 4-course exploration of Southern Italy’s hearty dishes and regional wines. It’s a perfect way to experience old-world charm.

At the Italian Food and Wine Pairing, the menu builds on the classics with true innovative spirit—each plate perfectly composed. Paired with wines to complement each dish, it’s a sophisticated, hand-crafted Italian meal. From flavor-infused appetizers and heart-warming entrees to decadent desserts—this is an exciting epicurean journey you’ll want to take!

Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Italy @ Epcot
Thursdays
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
$83 per Guest
Online Reservations

Tokyo Pairing

Delight in hot and cold dishes showcasing an array of delicious flavors that exemplifies Japan's artful presentation and mastery of cuisine.
Enjoy three delicate pairings of Japanese cuisine with sake and Japanese craft beer. The first offering will feature sushi, tuna shrimp, and assorted tempura with scallops and lobster, followed by Edo-style duck breast and wheat soba and finishing off with Tokyo-style sukiyaki wagyu and grilled tofu.

Don’t miss this culinary exploration into the deep and wondrous food culture of Japan—as informative as it is flavorful!

Tokyo Dining, Japan at Epcot
Thursdays
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
$100 per Guest
Online Reservations

Mediterranean Food & Wine Pairing

Discover the sensuality of dishes created with Mediterranean and Moroccan inspiration as you pair them with fine wines. Immerse yourself in the surroundings—beautiful Moroccan tile-work and tapestries.

During this Mediterranean dining event, delight in views of shimmering waters as you’re treated to tastings from both land and sea—carefully and artistically prepared—all while sipping from wines, perfectly selected to pair with each fragrant bite. Between the exotic flavors and vibrant décor, you’ll feel as if you’ve been magically transported to the Moroccan seashore!

Spice Road Table, Morocco at Epcot
Mondays and Wednesdays
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
$58 per Guest
Online Reservations

Moroccan Food & Wine Pairing

Immerse yourself in the vibrant surroundings and Moroccan cuisine shaped by more than a dozen spices, herbs and aromatics.
At this mouthwatering Moroccan dining event, delight in a series of authentic dishes—each with soulful and robust flavor profiles—all while sipping and learning about carefully selected wines not commonly found in the Unites States.

You won’t want to miss the chance to tantalize your taste buds with an epicurean adventure to the glittering shores of Morocco!

Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco at Epcot
Tuesdays
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
$55 per Guest
Online Reservations

Mexican Tequila Lunch

Imbibe on the zippy spices of gourmet Mexican cuisine and a diverse series of tequila pairings.

The menu offers a range of tequila selections with each one chosen to complement several flavorful regional dishes of Mexico. This is a spirited food adventure that goes far beyond a taco—and will have you singing “!Olé!”

La Hacienda de San Angel, Mexico at Epcot
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
$85 per Guest
Online Reservations

Parisian Breakfast

Bubble away with mimosa, tuck into just-baked baguettes, rich brioches and golden croissants. Sip away at unlimited cappuccinos and coffee—make it “au lait!”—or enjoy tea, steaming cups of chocolat chaud (French-style hot chocolate) and orange juice too.

At this chic buffet, the hand-shaped baguettes have been made from scratch. Try them fresh from the oven with butter and Bonne Maman confiture (fruit preserve)—it’s what the French call a tartine. In the mood for something savory? Find flavorful meats and cheeses that are a must-do. And how about something sweet? Pain au Chocolat? Slice of brie? Just say “Oui!”

Why not try a little of everything? This may be the most authentic French breakfast on this side of the Atlantic!

Chefs de France, France at Epcot
Saturdays
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
$39 per Guest
Online Reservations

The "Hibachi" Experience

Engage with entertaining Teppan chefs during a 6-course showcase that’s as memorable as it is delicious!

Sip on sake specially selected for each course—one featuring Wagyu beef—all while simmering in the comparative cooking techniques and tastes each chef exhibits.

Teppan Edo, Japan at Epcot
Nihonbashi Dining Room
September 29, 2015
October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015
November 3 and 10, 2015
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
$150 per Guest
Online Reservations

French Family Meal Traditions

Disney’s French chefs offer up a selection of dishes, just the way Maman used to make.

For the past few years, the chefs at Monsieur Paul have been delighting palates with their magnifique French Regional Lunches. This year, they’ll bring a brand new experience to the table with a trip for your tastebuds back home to France!

Each week one of their French chefs will prepare a favorite meal from childhood, just like their mothers and grandmothers made. Created with the timeless technique of traditional Le Creuset cast iron pots for a rustic, family-style meal, these masterful dishes are expertly and generously paired with the perfect wines by the dining room managers.

The French family meal traditions are such a glorious tradition that they were placed as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010. So join our family every week for a celebration of the art of good eating and drinking. Bon appetit!

Monsieur Paul, France at Epcot
Friday and Sundays from October 2 to November 15
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
$95 per Guest plus tax.
Online Reservations

Culinary Adventure in Signature Dining

Savor specialty creations by the talented minds behind many signature Walt Disney World Resort restaurants. Each meal is carefully crafted to delight your taste buds while you soak up the atmosphere, for a fully immersive sensory experience.

Dreamed up by these culinary wizards, these delicacies will be complimented by specially selected wines from a hosting winery to accompany your magical meal.

Appearances, presentations, and events are subject to change without notice. Chefs and wineries are subject to change without notice.

Call (407) 939-3378 for reservations.

Flying Fish Café

Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s BoardWalk
12:00 PM, September 26, 2015
$149 per Guest

ESPN Club

Anthony Gregorek, Chef
Disney’s BoardWalk
12:00 PM, September 30, 2015
$119 per Guest

Fulton’s Crab House

Mark Boor, Executive Chef
Downtown Disney
6:30 PM, September 30, 2015
$90 per Guest

The BOATHOUSE

Robert Getchell, Executive Chef
Downtown Disney
11:30 AM, October 1, 2015
$125 per Guest

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Daniel Sicilia, Chef
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
5:00 PM, October 1, 2015
$219 per Guest

Jiko – The Cooking Place

David Njoroge, Chef
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
6:00 PM, October 1, 2015
$199 per Guest

Flying Fish Café

Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s BoardWalk
6:00 PM, October 1, 2015
$189 per Guest

Trattoria al Forno

Christian Rumpler, Chef
Disney’s BoardWalk
12:30 PM, October 7, 2015
$119 per Guest

California Grill

Brian Piasecki, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
6:00 PM, October 8, 2015
$299 per Guest

The Hollywood Brown Derby

Craig Schleider, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
6:00 PM, October 8, 2015
$189 per Guest

Flying Fish Café

Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s BoardWalk
6:00 PM, October 8, 2015
$189 per Guest

Le Cellier

Dee Foundoukis, Chef de Cuisine
Canada, Epcot
11:30 AM, October 13, 2015
$119 per Guest

ESPN Club

Anthony Gregorek, Chef
Disney’s BoardWalk
12:00 PM, October 14, 2015
$119 per Guest

Flying Fish Café

Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s BoardWalk
6:00 PM, October 15, 2015
$189 per Guest

Contemporary Catering Chef’s Table

Frank Brough, Chef de Cuisine; Brian Young, Chef; Joseph Bonanno, Sous Chef; Matt Maslowski, Sous Chef; Anthony Aichele, Sous Chef
Disney’s Contemporary Resorts
7:30 PM, October 16, 2015
$249 per Guest

Jiko – The Cooking Place

David Njoroge, Chef
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
6:00 PM, October 22, 2015
$199 per Guest

The Hollywood Brown Derby

Craig Schleider, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
6:00 PM, October 22, 2015
$189 per Guest

The Wave… of American Flavors

Jay Smith, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
6:30 PM, October 22, 2015
$159 per Guest

Flying Fish Café

Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s BoardWalk
6:00 PM, October 22, 2015
$189 per Guest

Le Cellier

Dee Foundoukis, Chef de Cuisine
Canada, Epcot
11:30 AM, October 27, 2015
$119 per Guest

ESPN Club

Anthony Gregorek, Chef
Disney’s BoardWalk
12:00 PM, October 28, 2015
$119 per Guest

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Daniel Sicilia, Chef
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
5:00 PM, October 29, 2015
$219 per Guest

Flying Fish Café

Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s BoardWalk
6:00 PM, October 29, 2015
$189 per Guest

Flying Fish Café

Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s BoardWalk
6:00 PM, November 5, 2015
$189 per Guest

Portobello Country Italian Trattoria

Tony Mantuano, Executive Chef
Downtown Disney
6:30 PM, November 5, 2015
$100 per Guest

Trattoria al Forno

Christian Rumpler, Chef
Disney’s BoardWalk
8:00 PM, November 5, 2015
$159 per Guest

Artist Point – Special Farm-to-Fork Showcase

Michael Gonsalvez, Chef
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
11:30 AM, November 7, 2015
$169 per Guest

Narcoosee’s

Michael Bersell, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
12:00 PM, November 7, 2015
$189 per Guest

Trattoria al Forno

Christian Rumpler, Chef
Disney’s BoardWalk
12:30 PM, November 11, 2015
$119 per Guest

Flying Fish Café

Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s BoardWalk
6:00 PM, November 12, 2015
$189 per Guest

The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Café

Robert Leonardi CCC, Executive Chef
Downtown Disney
6:30 PM, November 12, 2015
$90 per Guest

Flying Fish Café

Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
Disney’s BoardWalk
12:00 PM, November 14, 2015
$149 per Guest

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Suzanne LarmarkNov 04, 2015

So it looks like fastpass seating for the "Eat to the Beat" shows is the front section right? I'm assuming, you had great seats for 38 special!!! I also booked a ETTB dinner package and those look like middle section uncovered seating. Am I right? Going next week and want to be aware. Wondering if I should even try the chase lounge for reserved seating. I much rather spend time at the other parks the morning of.

mbtohillOct 19, 2015

DW and I just spent the weekend and thouroughly enjoyed ourselves as usual: Favorite food: Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli - Sustainable Chew Olive Oil Poached Salmon and NY Strip - Chew Lab Beef Tenderloin - Africa Buttered Chicken - Africa Lettuce Wrap - South Korea Pork Belly - Brazil Chicken Sausage with Polenta & Onion Jam - Canada Everything from New Zealand Kielbasa and Pierogi - Poland Haggis - Scotland We went Friday and Saturday. Crowds on Friday were totally manageable, never felt like we were overwhelmed. Saturday was a different story, by 2pm it was INSANE, we actually left for a few hours and did the Monorail Pub Crawl, which was a lot of fun. Came back for a 6:45 ADR at Spice Road and then saw The SOS Band at 8pm (THEY PUT ON A GREAT SHOW). After the concert we were able to hit a bunch of kiosks without much wait at all. All in all, Food & Wine is still a GREAT experience. We will be back again next year, but will be sure to go during the week.

SonconatoOct 13, 2015

I would have no idea since it's during the week because we, unfortunately, can only make the weekend events. You might be able to see all three shows but your seats might not be all that great. When we went to see "38 Special", we made sure to make fastpasses as early as it were possible and then, to get the best seats we could, we followed the guests that were in the first shows fastpass line so that we were first in line for the second show which we had fastpasses for. We had to stand an hour and a half but we were able to watch the first show from there and then, once seated, we couldn't get any closer. We were about 5 feet from Don Barnes! It was well worth the wait. If you try and sit to see the first show before your fastpass (if you choose to get one), you will run the risk of being way in the back of the fastpass line. It all depends on where you want to sit. If you want up front, get a fastpass, be the first in line, and first pick is yours.

TBrooker11Oct 13, 2015

Going Wednesday mainly to see Sugar Ray. What do you guys think the chances of getting a seat for all 3 shows is like? Also any other tips? First time going to Food & Wine at Epcot. Thanks!

flyerjabOct 13, 2015

We were there on Saturday, but not in the evening. We went for the Parisian breakfast at the France Pavilion (which was quite enjoyable). Our breakfast was late and we stayed for quite some time before venturing out to DHS to do 2 quick rides (half of the park's rides). Then back to Epcot we went, only to find that it was a mob. This was early afternoon though, but you would have thought that all of Orlando was there. It was not an enjoyable experience at all when compared to Thursday afternoon. And yes, at that time there already were people there on their way to loaded-ville, USA. Quite sad really.

SonconatoOct 12, 2015

We would agree with @flyerjab about Saturday. We were there about mid afternoon and were floored by the crowds! We were there just to see "38 Special" so we couldn't speak about the lines to the rides. The lines for booze were huge. My guess is that the lines to the rides were short because most of the people were there only to drink...a lot! Something we had never seen before until this year is that on Saturday, there were groups of people with matching T-shirts boasting their goal of getting drunk. And many were just that, unpleasantly drunk! It also seems like there aren't as many food booths as before, the majority are for drinks, but I could be wrong. Sunday was a much, much better experience. We went back for a second time, again to see "38 Special", and it was clearly less crowded. We saw NO groups with matching T-Shirts and most of those drinking were responsible. We liked Sunday so much better, when we were watching "38 Special" we felt like this guy! (Sound quality is bad)

mbtohillOct 12, 2015

I know, I know, we normally go during the week, but DW's job doesn't make that possible any more. Last year we went at the same time of year and did Thursday evening - Sunday morning and it was fine. Crowds this year seem CRAZY!

michmousefanOct 12, 2015

Too bad you can't go Thursday evening...

mbtohillOct 12, 2015

We're you there this past Saturday? Someone on another board posted that they crowds Saturday around dinner time were very manageable. No more than 10 minutes wait for anything. We don't get to town until Thursday evening, so we'll do as much as we can on Friday and go from there I guess.

flyerjabOct 12, 2015

Then you should go on Thursday and Friday during the day. We just came back from a Wednesday through Sunday trip. We went first thing Wednesday morning and it was really nice. There were so many new booths added into the mix. Something else that was greatly improved upon is that there were more places to eat your food. Many were standing tables but they were welcome, and some areas even had covered places to eat. The cheese and wine booth area was very nicely done, as were the new sustainable chew locations outside of the Innovations West building. And the crowd level was very manageable as we found that we did not wait long at any of the booths. Saturday, however, was absolutely ludicrous. Epcot was completely packed to the gills with people (some being rather unpleasant as the alcohol was obviously starting to set in). We ended up not even getting in line for anything because the amount of people in line at each kiosk was ridiculous. I mean, in Mexico, the line was probably just shy of 100 people! It was a complete waist of our time as it was hot in the sun, and the queues are not covered. Cars were actually parking on the grass areas around the parking lots. Aside from capping the number of people allowed in Epcot on any given day during this event, I don't know how else to avoid that from happening. For me though, it was completely not enjoyable on Saturday. We were not there at night however. What I would tell anyone that asked me about this is go to Epcot during the week early in the day. The crowd levels are much lower and it provided for a genuinely enjoyable experience for us. There were ample areas with tables to eat, with some providing cover from the sun. Also, if you enjoy fish, the grouper in the Dominican Republic is excellent.

mbtohillOct 12, 2015

What's the report on this past weekends crowds? Heard things were a bit more manageable on Saturday night? DW and I arrive on Thursday.

Cmdr_CrimsonOct 12, 2015

I'm going to be more focused on what's going on in the background during the show..And wishing I was doing some Ride time in Epcot...

wdwmagicOct 12, 2015

The Chew at Epcot's Food and Wine Festival airs all this week on ABC

DisneyDebRobOct 05, 2015

I understand what your saying to the poster but no congrats to the waitstaff for turning him/her down. They are paying for whatever they order and they are well aware of what it might taste like. If I want a burger come out like a hockey puck they should do it. Glad they brought back the chicken sausage at Canada.:)