2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival *HAS ENDED*

[Horace Horsecollar]

Originally Posted by MaxsDad

I think I know the answer to this but, is there any age limit on the culinary demonstrations? My 16 year old would love to go to one, unless of course it is fish, then we might have a problem.

There's no age limit.

The Culinary Demos usually include wine, but, of course, Disney checks IDs and does not serve to anyone under 21. There is no reduction in price for a minor. (In some cases, the minor's wine glass is served to a parent who then gets to enjoy a little extra wine.)

I think most young children would be bored by the Culinary Demo, but some teenagers would find them interesting and would enjoy the food.

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Originally Posted by Scrappy_Tink

For some reason, I went back and must be overlooking where someone spoke with Member services today and said they open early tomorrow for bookings of the semi/demi-nars. Anyone know how early? I'm just wondering, because DVC Member Services recently changed their opening hours to 9:00 am, so I'm wondering if they'll be opening at 7:00 with everyone else, tomorrow, an hour early at 8:00, or their usual time of 9:00.

I read a post on the DVC boards where someone was told by the CM that Friday they would open at 8 AM to take reservations for Food and Wine Seminars and demos.

[Scrappy_Tink]

Originally Posted by OrangeCountyCommuter

I read a post on the DVC boards where someone was told by the CM that Friday they would open at 8 AM to take reservations for Food and Wine Seminars and demos.

Thanks! Guess I'll be calling in at 5:00am with everybody else for 7:00 am EST ...I can imagine the Robert Irvine seminar will be sold out during that 1 hour gap!

[ireland_nicole]

Probably asked But I'm on call this week and with my fried brain didn't see it- is it possible to do a 5p culinary demo and a 6p mixology on the same day?

[Horace Horsecollar]

Originally Posted by ireland_nicole

Probably asked But I'm on call this week and with my fried brain didn't see it- is it possible to do a 5p culinary demo and a 6p mixology on the same day?

Absolutely yes.

Demos last around 45 minutes. That gives you about 15 minutes to leave the Culinary Demo area and get in line at the Beverage Seminar area where the Mixology sessions are also held. The Festival Center where both are located is the old Wonders of Life pavilion. It's not that big.

There will already be a line, but many guests wait until the last minute to get in line because there's really not much advantage to sitting close to the front.

[wvaspartan]

Just took this from the WDW Passholder site.

Important Details:
•Events are subject to availability.
•Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
•Must call to book discount.
•Valid Epcot Theme Park ticket required.
•Present valid Passholder ID and event confirmation number at Will Call Box for admission
•Book as early as August 10, 2012 at 8 a.m. for events held Monday through Thursday. Book as early as August 14, 2012 at 8 a.m. for events held Friday through Sunday.•Offer is not valid for previously purchased tickets, gift certificates or with any other discounts

The emphasis is mine...Looks like the weekend ones are not on pre-book

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Originally Posted by Horace Horsecollar

Possibly because the chef hasn't decided on a particular protein yet.

Ahhhhhh!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Yay!! Got my Tix for Buddy Valastro!!

[lisat723]

Wow...one of the best experiences I've had calling Disney! The CM was awesome and we got the two demos we wanted !!

Phone was answered immediately at 7...hopefully Tuesday goes as smoothly!!

She said that the website to book online isn't up and running yet...the site to book the CP at Christmas was two hours late to get up and running, and they are hoping to have the glitches fixed prior to 7am on Tuesday!

Fingers crossed!

Good luck everyone!

[SMorgan711]

Originally Posted by Wendy&Grumpy

Yay!! Got my Tix for Buddy Valastro!!

Already? My mom called twice and was told both times that no one can book until August 14th, even annual passholders. I read in PP's that we're not able to book until 8 so we will try again then.

What number did you call?

[goodferry]

407-WDW-FEST, booked my four already

[AJW]

Wow -- I had a great experience as well. Very friendly and efficient CM. Booked Cat Cora, Jacques Torres, and a Moet & Chandon beverage seminar.

She said we can only book seminars and demos right now (good confirmation), but can book for all days of the week. Got my discount, as expected, on the Mon-Thurs events.

[sunnygal041]

Trying to book Gale Gand on 10/27. CM says she has no name for the 5pm demo, but she has Gale for 3pm, conflicting info than on the schedule. Still on hold until she figures it out.

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Originally Posted by SMorgan711

Already? My mom called twice and was told both times that no one can book until August 14th, even annual passholders. I read in PP's that we're not able to book until 8 so we will try again then.

What number did you call?

Hmmm, she asked if I was a DVC or TIW member, no mention of Passholder. Maybe they think it's only DVC & TIW right now?

407-939-3378

[goodferry]

I think this was asked but I haven't seen an answer. If the same company is presenting multiple days for the mixology seminars, do they make the same drinks?