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Reservations open August 16, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. Call (407) WDW-FEST or (407) 939-3378 or visit the Festival Welcome Center at Epcot Theme Park for additional information and reservations.
Party for the Senses
Feast on this tribute to the sensory arts! Your evening begins with a reserved seat at the Eat to the Beat! concert series at America Gardens Theatre. Then, wander among the tempting tasting stations of World ShowPlace Events Pavilion. Returning this year, Cirque du Soleil®, featuring awe-inspiring acts!
You can upgrade your experience at Wine View Lounge, an exclusive area within Party for the Senses. Enjoy a private reserved table, entrance into World ShowPlace Events Pavilion 15 minutes before general admission, a premium bar, an artisanal cheese station and more. Limited Availability.
Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
When: Select Saturdays, October 8, 15 and 22, and November 5 and 12 from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. (Wine View Lounge: 7:15 to 10:00 p.m.)
Cost: $145 per person, plus tax. Wine View Lounge is an extra $115 (a total of $260 per person, plus tax). Gratuity is included. Epcot admission required.
The Magic of Healthy Living Dinner – NEW!
Hosted by Driscolls® Only The Finest Berries™
Enjoy a healthy, family-oriented dinner with such dad chefs as:
- Travel Channel's Andrew Zimmern from "Bizarre Foods"
- Food Network's Chris Cosentino from "Chefs vs. City"
- Bravo's Brian Voltaggio from "Top Chef"
They'll demonstrate how to prepare a 4-course meal and flavorful, non-alcoholic beverages.
Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $95.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Kitchen Memories – NEW!
This 3-course lunch evokes joyful kitchen memories. A celebrated chef demonstrates how to prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert, while a winery representative pairs each course with a selection of their wines.
Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Cost: $110 and $150 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
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First Bites Opening Reception
Get a sneak peek of the Festival before it officially opens! Savor epicurean samplings from the international marketplaces and preview other highlights. The reception is hosted by Keegan Gerhard and Pam Smith, with performances by Taylor Dayne.
Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Thursday, Sept. 29 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $175 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Vertical Wine Tasting
Savor 10 rare vintages across 3 different decades from the Sycamore and Bosché vineyards of the 125-year-old Freemark Abbey Winery. A Napa Valley legend, Freemark Abbey earned a spot center-stage at the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting!
This vertical tasting is presented by wine master Ted Edwards, a 30-year winemaker for Freemark Abbey, and John Blazon, MS, of Jackson Family Wines.
Featured Vintages: 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007 (subject to change)
Where: California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort
When: Saturday, Nov. 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $225 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included.
Epcot® Wine Schools
In a comprehensive program led by a prestigious wine expert, learn about distinctive wine cultures, taste a variety of regional wines and receive a certificate of completion at your celebratory reception.
Where: Wonders Retreat, Festival Welcome Center
When: Select Sundays. Class from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., light reception from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $135 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Food & Wine Pairings
Sample 3 regional wines paired with 3 tasting-size portions of cuisine from Japan and Morocco. Featured wines and menu selections change daily.
Japan Tastings: Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Tokyo Dining, Japan Pavilion
Morocco Tastings: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion
Cost: $55 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Cheese Seminars
Say cheese! Learn more about cheese from experienced fromagers. Featured cheese will be tasted and paired with selected wines and/or beers.
Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Cost: $75 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining
Savor magical, memorable meals at Signature restaurants across Walt Disney World Resort. The resident chef prepares a magnificent culinary experience while a hosting winery presents the accompanying wines for each dinner.
Prices listed below are per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme Park admission not required.
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The Discovery of Chocolate — NEW!
Sample chocolate and chocolate dishes along with spirited beverages and/or paired wines. A professional chocolatier leads you on this sweet journey.
Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Select Sundays from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $70 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
"3D" Disney's Dessert Discovery
Hosted by DeKuyper® Cordials & Liqueurs
Indulge in decadent desserts and cordials, then enjoy a V.I.P. viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.
"Sweet Seats" is a new, exclusive area within "3D" Disney's Dessert Discovery. This upgraded experience includes a private reserved table, entrance into World ShowPlace Events Pavilion 15 minutes before general admission, a specialty beverage, a unique dessert offering and more. Limited Availability.
Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
When: Fridays, Oct. 7, 14 and 21 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., and Fridays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 and 11 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required. Sweet Seats privileges are an additional $25. ($80 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.)
Sweet Sundays
Hosted by MARTINI®
Begin your day with a breakfast buffet, sparkling wines and decadent desserts. A highly acclaimed pastry chef or baker demonstrates the preparation of the 3 desserts.
Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Cost: $90 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Mexico Tequila Lunch — NEW!
Savor samples of tequila that complement a selected Mexican regional cuisine as you learn about tequila history and production.
Where: La Hacienda de San Angel, Mexico Pavilion
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Tequila Tasting
Savor a tequila flight and snack on appetizer samples as a tequila master takes you through the history and tradition of tequila production.
Where: La Cava del Tequila, Mexico Pavilion
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Italy Food & Beer Pairing — NEW!
A representative discusses the pairing of pizza with regional Italian beers.
Where: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Italy Pavilion
When: Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Italy Dessert & Wine Pairing — NEW!
The executive pastry chef of Tutto Italia Ristorante prepares exquisite desserts paired with Italian wines never before served in the United States.
Where: Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy Pavilion
When: Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Italian White Truffle Lunch — NEW!
Savor 5 courses, all incorporating white truffles imported from Alba, Italy. Each course is paired with a Batasiolo wine from Piedmont.
Where: Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy Pavilion
When: Sunday, October 23, 2011 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $175 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
Italy Food & Wine Pairing
A wine expert joins a manager from Tutto Italia Ristorante to discuss 4 Italian food courses, each paired with a different wine.
Where: Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy Pavilion
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
French Regional Lunches
Savor cuisine and wine from different regions in France. Lunch is prepared by the restaurant's chefs, with wines presented by a visiting winery principal.
Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion
When: Select Fridays and Sundays from 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $99 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
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Best of Bocuse Dinner
Chef Paul Bocuse is a 3-star Michelin chef of 47 years and the 20th century's most influential culinary icon. Taste his legendary dishes during a 5-course meal at Bistro de Paris, the restaurant he established in 1982 at Epcot Theme Park. Each dish includes truffles—from the truffle soup to the tarte tatin.
Although Chef Paul Bocuse will not personally be there, your meal will be prepared by Chef Francesco Santin, longtime chef at Bocuse's 3-star restaurant in Lyon and new resident of Orlando. Jean-Luc Colombo, pioneer wine maker and long-time friend of Paul Bocuse, hosts this event and shares his award-winning wines from the Rhône Valley.
Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion
When: Monday, Nov. 7 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $245 per person, plus tax. Gratuity is included. Epcot admission required. Price includes Chef Bocuse's latest cookbook: Best of Paul Bocuse.
Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French
During this spirited tasting event, Grand Marnier, the No. 1 French liqueur, invites you to:
- Indulge in a glass of Moët & Chandon Ice Imperial, the first Champagne to be served on ice
- Sample Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, Grand Marnier 100th Anniversary and Grand Marnier 150th Anniversary
- Savor Crêpes Suzette and dessert au Grand Marnier made by the Chefs of Bistro de Paris
- Mixology lesson
Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion
When: Select Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29, and Nov. 5
Cost: $55 per person, plus tax. Gratuity is included. Epcot admission required.
