**2010** Epcot Food & Wine Festival ENDED 11/14. 2011 FESTIVAL 9/30-11/13

[shovan]

Well, I guess I had good cause to worry when I didn't receive my email last week... The girl who took my reservation did not book the package, even though she went back and forth with her supervisor about it. I only have a room and the Sat. Night Mixology class is SOLDOUT as of this morning!

If I'm lucky they could have a cancellation, but until then, I have booked the Friday night class!

On Saturday, I'll be the face on the outside smushed against the glass and waving to all the partyers on the inside!

Well that stinks!! It seems to me that they would have figured out a way to get you in, considering you booked the room package. That makes me angry for you. Sorry!

 

[TigerKat]

Well, I guess I had good cause to worry when I didn't receive my email last week... The girl who took my reservation did not book the package, even though she went back and forth with her supervisor about it. I only have a room and the Sat. Night Mixology class is SOLDOUT as of this morning!

Oh dear, I'm so sorry but I may be in the same boat as you. I still have gotten nowhere after e-mailing again and receiving a phone call from them all they can tell me is that I have a $100 deposit confirmed! I'm ready to just give up.

 

[kabuki]

Oh dear, I'm so sorry but I may be in the same boat as you. I still have gotten nowhere after e-mailing again and receiving a phone call from them all they can tell me is that I have a $100 deposit confirmed! I'm ready to just give up.

Don't give up Kat - call them back - Jason called and just confirmed that our names are on the Mixology class list! They were nice when he called - Send good vibes!

 

[kabuki]

Well, I guess I had good cause to worry when I didn't receive my email last week... The girl who took my reservation did not book the package, even though she went back and forth with her supervisor about it. I only have a room and the Sat. Night Mixology class is SOLDOUT as of this morning!

If I'm lucky they could have a cancellation, but until then, I have booked the Friday night class!

On Saturday, I'll be the face on the outside smushed against the glass and waving to all the partyers on the inside!

Hold out hope and call back a couple times Disbug - also write an email and say you booked a package! Good things happen to those who are persistent!

This will be our first trip for the Food and Wine Festival. Does someone have a list of what seminars were offered last year, so I might get an idea of what is offered?

I can't find a list but Brenda does the best (in my opinion) reviews on the boards - here is her Food and Wine review last year and it has a couple seminars in it - plus it's just funny and gets you in the food and wine mood!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2256287

 

[Disbug]

Sorry if you are in the same boat as me, TigerKat It definitely stinks, shovan... cause we know there are going to be good times at THAT seminar!

I think I just booked too early, before they really knew what was going on... and by the luck of the draw I got someone who was apparently inexperienced. Tony told me to keep calling back and if he could get me in, he would. He mentioned there are only 25-26 spots in each seminar, and the only one that sold out was the Sat. night Mixology! So I think I know who is responsible for that! BENDIE's FRIENDIES!

I agree, Chelsi! Thank you much for the links to the Foodie Review by Brenda. She is terrific!

 

[BriarRosie]

Sorry if you are in the same boat as me, TigerKat It definitely stinks, shovan... cause we know there are going to be good times at THAT seminar!

I think I just booked too early, before they really knew what was going on... and by the luck of the draw I got someone who was apparently inexperienced. Tony told me to keep calling back and if he could get me in, he would. He mentioned there are only 25-26 spots in each seminar, and the only one that sold out was the Sat. night Mixology! So I think I know who is responsible for that! BENDIE's FRIENDIES!

I agree, Chelsi! Thank you much for the links to the Foodie Review by Brenda. She is terrific!

I couldn't get anyone to answer the phone yesterday afternoon, so I tried calling today and got the same "sold out" notice for Mixology. I was so annoyed that I waited so long to book, that I didn't not book anything yet. I might call back tomorrow for a different seminar. The gal on the phone told me that they might open more space as the time gets nearer for more people to attend, but that's annoying.

I guess I could still go to another seminar, but I would have prefered Mixology.

 

[shovan]

I will certainly try to call & again confirm our booking. I did not receive a booking confirmation number, just Mr. Sweeney's confirmation that we did indeed book the Mixology seminar for 10/9. But now I am really worried!

 

[Disbug]

I will certainly try to call & again confirm our booking. I did not receive a booking confirmation number, just Mr. Sweeney's confirmation that we did indeed book the Mixology seminar for 10/9. But now I am really worried!

shovan, I wouldn't worry; if Mr. Sweeney confirmed you were on the list, you are probably good to go! I just think it's funny that I had a confirmation number but didn't get put in the class! I guess that'll teach me for next time to double-check. (re: call back and ask someone else!)

I couldn't get anyone to answer the phone yesterday afternoon, so I tried calling today and got the same "sold out" notice for Mixology. I was so annoyed that I waited so long to book, that I didn't not book anything yet. I might call back tomorrow for a different seminar. The gal on the phone told me that they might open more space as the time gets nearer for more people to attend, but that's annoying.

I guess I could still go to another seminar, but I would have prefered Mixology.

BriarRosie, Tony also mentioned they might hold a second class for Mixology on Saturday if there is enough interest. He talked of combining some people from other classes that only have 2 or 3 people signed up into one class as well. So they are looking at solutions... ( I wonder what the "Bubbling, Sake, Bordeaux, Mixology" class will be like?)

 

[erinmegan]

He talked of combining some people from other classes that only have 2 or 3 people signed up into one class as well. So they are looking at solutions... ( I wonder what the "Bubbling, Sake, Bordeaux, Mixology" class will be like?)

My BF and I are booked for the bubbles class, but I think he would enjoy a bubble/sake/bordeaux/mixology class.

 

[chip&dale&fun]

My BF and I are booked for the bubbles class, but I think he would enjoy a bubble/sake/bordeaux/mixology class.

We are supposed to be booked for Bubbles...However after reading all of the above I called to see what the confirmation number is for Bubbles. The agent right now has me on hold. I am going to go back and find the information on Mr. Sweeney.

She's back - she says the confirmation number is the same as the room reservation number.

 

[Starshine]

Just signed DH and I up for the beer seminar on Saturday! I'm so happy to see this, hopefully the seminar is as good as the brewers dinners they used to have years ago at F&W.

 

[conandrob240]

How are you already booking thse bubbly or beer seminars? I thought they didn't open until Aug 26th for booking?

 

[mhochman]

Just signed DH and I up for the beer seminar on Saturday! I'm so happy to see this, hopefully the seminar is as good as the brewers dinners they used to have years ago at F&W.

Where did you see this listed and where did you sign up?

 

[redzinner]

The beer and bubbly seminars are part of the Swan & Dolphin 1st annual food classic ... nothing to do with Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival .... other than the dates and similar terminology. You have to call to make reservations for these events.

 

[mhochman]

The beer and bubbly seminars are part of the Swan & Dolphin 1st annual food classic ... nothing to do with Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival .... other than the dates and similar terminology. You have to call to make reservations for these events.

Interesting. So am I reading correctly that you can sign up for just the beer seminar but it costs $50? That seems like a lot.

 

[redzinner]

Interesting. So am I reading correctly that you can sign up for just the beer seminar but it costs $50? That seems like a lot.

The $50 also gives unlimited sampling of foods and beverages set up at stations on the causeway between the Swan and Dolphin.

Advance purchase event-only tickets are available for $50 and include one seminar and unlimited food and beverage samples on the causeway.

 

[CJsMom]

Has anyone used a Disney Rewards card (from the Disney Visa) at the food kiosks? I'm wondering if the Rewards card will work, or if I have to convert it to a gift card?

 

[redzinner]

Has anyone used a Disney Rewards card (from the Disney Visa) at the food kiosks? I'm wondering if the Rewards card will work, or if I have to convert it to a gift card?

I have used my Rewards Card and they definitely work if the machines are working. It's best to have some cash in case there is an electronic meltdown.

 

[figmentgirl]

YAY

DH and I just booked Party for the Senses on October 9th

This will be our first time at Food and Wine Festival. We are bigtime foodies and are very very excited! Has anyone else gone to Party for the Senses? It's looks amazing!

 

[kabuki]

YAY

DH and I just booked Party for the Senses on October 9th

This will be our first time at Food and Wine Festival. We are bigtime foodies and are very very excited! Has anyone else gone to Party for the Senses? It's looks amazing!

This is the 1st year in 5 that we haven't done a PFTS! We love them - big cocktail party with amazing food! Have fun - I can remember doing it the 1st time and thinking "I don't want to leave!"