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Mexico Tequila Tastings
Come taste authentic Mexican tequila and learn about the history and traditions around its production from a true Tequila Master. This new location offers appetizer samplings of ceviche and tostada as guests embark on their tequila flight. |
La Cava del Tequila, Mexico Pavilion
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Price: $35.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
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Food & Wine Pairings
These late afternoon sessions are great opportunities to discover a marriage of 3 regional wines with 3 tasting-size portions of cuisines from select Epcot restaurants. A wine representative will moderate each session and the themes will vary according to location. Featured wineries and menu selections change daily. |
Saturdays, 2:30–4:00 p.m. — Tutto Italia Ristorante
Mondays, 3:30–5:00 p.m. — Tokyo Dining
Tuesdays, 3:30–5:00 p.m. — Restaurant Marrakesh
Price: $55.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
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Cheese Seminars
Learn about cheese from expert "fromagers" from the Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City and other cheese industry professionals. The featured cheese will be paired with selected wines–introduced by a knowledgeable wine representative. |
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. in the Festival Welcome Center
9/26 — Spain — Waldemar Albrecht–Luna
10/3 — France — Max McCalman
10/10 — Italy — Erin Hedley
10/17 — United Kingdom — Waldemar Albrecht–Luna
10/24 — United States — Max McCalman
10/31 — France — Waldemar Albrecht–Luna
11/7 — Italy — Max McCalman
Price: $75 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
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Epcot Adventures in Wine Varietals
Delight in comparative tastings hosted by an expert wine educator who will highlight the regional influence of a single grape varietal. Each event will focus on a different varietal, giving Guests the opportunity to learn how different wine-making methods affect the characteristics of the wine. |
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. in Wonders Retreat.
10/10 — Celebrating the Zinfandel Grape
10/24 — Celebrating the Pinot Noir Grape
11/7 — Celebrating the Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Price: $80 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is not required.
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Sweet Sundays — Hosted by Martini & Rossi
A highly-acclaimed pastry chef or baker demonstrates 3 signature desserts... and serves them! Each event includes a warm and intimate breakfast buffet complete with sparkling wines. |
Sundays from 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
9/27 — Andrew Shotts
10/4 — Warren Brown & Mary Meyers
10/11 — David Guas
10/18 — Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito
10/25 — Claire Clark
11/1 — Geraldine Randalsome
11/8 — Jacque Torres
Price: $80 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
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French Regional Lunches
Discover the cuisine and wine that characterizes a different region in France on selected Sundays. Lunch will be prepared by chefs from the Bistro de Paris at the France Pavilion at Epcot. Wines will also be presented by a visiting winery principle. |
Select Sundays, 12:00 p.m. at the Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot
10/4 — Bordeaux
10/11 — Cotes du Rhone
10/18 — Alsace
10/25 — Champagne
11/1 — Burgundy
Price: $95.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
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Epcot Wine Schools
Enjoy this fabulous and comprehensive afternoon program facilitated by a prestigious wine authority. The session engages the flavors and traditions of distinctive wine cultures, teaches you how to distinguish several regional wines by taste and concludes with a celebratory reception and certificate of completion. |
Select Weekend dates 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. at the Festival Welcome Center Retreat.
10/3 — Taste Wine Like a Master
10/17 — Wines from Monterey, California
10/24 — Exploring the Burgundy Varietal's Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Around the World
11/8 — Wines from South Africa
Price: $125.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is not required.
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Celebrating Family & Friends in the Kitchen
This enchanting 3-course lunch celebrates the joys of preparing a meal with family and friends. The hosts will engage attendees and demonstrate how to prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert. A notable winery representative will also be on hand to pair each course with a selection from their premium wines. |
Fridays from 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
9/26 — The Deen Brothers
10/2 — Suvir Saran
10/9 — Patti LaBelle
10/16 — Dean Max and Paula DaSilva
10/23 — Alan Wong
10/30 — Cat Cora and Virginia Cora
11/6 — Andrea and John Robinson
Price: $110.00-130.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
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Party for the Senses — Celebrating Epicurean Themes — NEW
Delight in a tribute to the sensory arts! Each Saturday night of the Festival, the evening comes alive in a celebration of gastronomy at its best, combined with world-class musical acts, an elegant lounge filled with fellow food enthusiasts and more.
Reserve your seat at the Eat to the Beat! Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre and settle in for a performance by a big-name musical artist. Immediately following the performance, the World ShowPlace becomes the setting for a grand culinary event. You're invited to wander among tempting tasting stations in the midst of imaginative décor and entertainment.
Also NEW this year is the Wine View Lounge: an exclusive area within Party for the Senses where you can mingle, relax and engage in pleasant conversation. For an additional fee, enhance your experience with amenities such as private reserved tables, premium bar and an artisanal cheese station.
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Every Saturday during the Festival; 6:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
9/26 — Celebrating Spanish Cuisine
10/3 — Celebrating Comfort Foods with a Twist
10/10 — Celebrating South American Cuisine
10/17 — Celebrating Classical Cuisine
10/24 — Celebrating Asian Cuisine
10/31 — Celebrating the Fall Harvest
11/7 — Celebrating Italian Cuisine
Price: $135 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
Wine View Lounge access is $75 per person, plus tax (in addition to admission for Party for the Senses.). Gratuity included.
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Culinary Adventure Signature Dining
A highly acclaimed chef collaborates with the resident chef of a top Disney restaurant to create a truly magical and memorable meal. A representative from one or more hosting wineries will present accompanying wines for each dinner. |
Select days at select venues at the Walt Disney World Resort (see below).
10/1 6:30 p.m. Jiko–The Cooking Place — Suvir Saran
10/1 7:00 p.m. Portobello Italian Trattoria — Tony Mantuano
10/13 6:15 p.m. Ragland Road — Kevin Dundon
10/15 5:30 p.m. Flying Fish Café — Tim Keating
10/16 6:30 p.m. bluezoo — Todd English
10/22 6:30 p.m. The Wave — Frank Brough
10/25 6:30 p.m. Victoria & Albert's — Scott Hunnel
10/29 6:30 p.m. California Grill — Brian Piasecki
10/30 6:30 p.m. Wonders Retreat — Jean Claude Boisset vs. Jean Charles Boisset Wines
11/5 6:30 p.m. Cítricos — Phillip Ponticelli
Price: $100.00-$375.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is not required.
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