Chase Lounge??

[Kteacher]

I received the email as well. I'll check it out in a couple weeks when we are there. It is too far from the festival kiosks to carry food to eat there, but it will be interesting to see what the set up is.

[GenevieveRaqs]

Originally Posted by auntfrannie

My expectations are even lower! I'm guessing just a place to sit & rest. The benefits from the Disney card are insignificant so I don't expect them to offer anything free to drink. (But I hope I'm wrong).

The e-mail specifically mentions complimentary beverages.

[lucas]

I got the email, too. Can't wait to check it out.

[SaraJayne]

Originally Posted by mefordis

You need a Disney Visa card to gain access. I would take the Festival food up there, since there is little seating at F&W.

Email:

As a Disney’s Visa® Cardmember, you’ll receive access to the Chase Lounge during the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase. The Festival runs from September 28 to November 12, 2012.

This private location gives you and your Guests a chance to
rest and relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage during the Festival. Be sure to visit the Lounge to find out about special benefits you can receive throughout the Festival.

Experience a world of fine cuisine at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase.

See the World Showcase transform into a food-lover’s paradise, with over 25 regional marketplaces, offering a sumptuous selection of ethnic and regional dishes. Explore the cuisine, culture and entertainment from more than two-dozen countries and six continents. You may also experience culinary demonstrations, nightly musical
performances and so much more.

To learn more about this year’s Epcot® International
Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase, click here.

It's quite the hike if you are planning on taking food from WS to the festival center.

[P'colaBeachBum]

Got the e-mail also. I don't remember Chase having a lounge there last F&W. We will be checking it out on Oct. 3

[Princess Dolly]

Based on past Passholder lounges, I am not expecting much. And by beverage I would expect water and maybe soda. Hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised.

[Mad Hattered]

And you can take 9 guests in with your also. We too got the email yesterday.

[raraavis]

Originally Posted by RachaelA

Do you have to get the email to go? We have a Disney Visa and then I have another Chase card. I haven't gotten an email yet. I'll have to ask DH if he got one.

my email just says to show your disney visa card to gain entrance, so i doubt that you need the email.

Originally Posted by blessedby3

Do you mean this is tied to the Disney Chase Visa? I have 2 accounts with them, but have not received an email about this.

since you don't need the email to gain entry, i wouldn't worry about it. just show up at the festival center with your disney visa.

Originally Posted by heather13

For those who are wondering which credit card, we have just a plain ole' Chase and got the email, which said to show our Chase Visa Card for entry. It also said to call for more detail (figured I'd call before leaving). But have also been wondering whether it was worth the time.

i am surprised you got the offer without having a disney visa. i have several chase credit cards (freedom, southwest, and both disney cards), and my email specifically said i have to show my disney visa. i didn't get an email regarding this for my other chase credit cards.

[aznshents]

I'm a Disney Visa holder but I didn't get any email... maybe because I only have a Disney Debit :/

edit: nope, never mind, all debit and credit holders get to access the lounge.

[LittleMissMagic]

9 guests!?! That's a little ridic... I was worried about the two we'd have with us!

[LittleMissMagic]

Originally Posted by Princess Dolly

Based on past Passholder lounges, I am not expecting much. And by beverage I would expect water and maybe soda. Hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised.

Yeah, at the AP Lounge in The Land, they offered soft drinks and water. Which is good or me! But maybe since it's F&W, they'll provide some cheap alcohol. Not expecting a lot, but definitely going to check it out!

[lucas]

I'm betting on water.

[DRDISNEYMD]

*sigh* ~I received the email and I wish I was going! But, I can't wait to hear all the details, that's a really nice unexpected touch by Chase. I think it's going to be fantastic!

[jnfr2424]

Additional portion of the email:

1. By entering and using the Chase Lounge, attendees agree to abide by all rules of the Chase Lounge and to conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Failure to do so may lead to expulsion from the Chase Lounge. Participants agree to release and hold harmless the officers, directors, employees, agents, and assigns of Walt Disney World® Resort, Chase Bank USA, N.A. and their respective successors, and affiliates, from any and all liability or damage of any kind resulting from or arising from the use or misuse of the Chase Lounge. Cardmembers can visit the Chase Lounge from 9 am-7 pm during the Festival to enjoy the complimentary amenities as long as capacity allows. Separate Theme Park admission required. Each Cardmember may only bring 9 guests into the Chase Lounge.

Offer made by Chase. Disney and its affiliates are not responsible for offer fulfillment.

For all inquiries regarding the Disney Rewards Program, please visit DisneyRewards.com.

[silmarg]

Originally Posted by P'colaBeachBum

Got the e-mail also. I don't remember Chase having a lounge there last F&W. We will be checking it out on Oct. 3

Chase is a sponsor for F&W this year. I don't believe they were in prior years.