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

[PatriciaH]

Oh, yeah! I also had a question! I see this year they are advertising that they will have a Food & Wine tote for purchase. Saw the design and wasn't overthrilled..... do you think they are going to make those cool messenger bags again this year from last year's banners? I believe TDC Nala got the "Baloney" bag last year...? That was pretty awesome, BTW!

I hope so! I was there on the preview (Cast) day last year and saw some at the entrance to WS but waited because I wanted to see if they had France/Lyon in the Festival shop. Well they all sold out on the first 1 or 2 days! I have a friend looking for me on the 30th this year since DH and I don't get there until the 16th!

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Hey all - getting super excited!

Just found these pictures of some new food items on the Orlando Sentinel while looking up weather -

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/busi...d-wine-dishes-pictures,0,6043466.photogallery

Thanks - say what you like, but it looks so much prettier on a real plate than plastic!!!!!

 

[kabuki]

Thanks - say what you like, but it looks so much prettier on a real plate than plastic!!!!!

I agree but as long as they taste great on plastic it's all I care about!

 

[redzinner]

Is there a list somewhere (Disney sites) that shows what authors are participating on which dates?

 

[The Mayor]

Is there a list somewhere (Disney sites) that shows what authors are participating on which dates?

Deb Wills site:

http://allears.net/index.html


There is a link to the festival guide that lists everything.

 

[redzinner]

Deb Wills site:

http://allears.net/index.html


There is a link to the festival guide that lists everything.

Thanks for the link but the authors aren't listed, at least that I could see.

 

[redzinner]

Received a response regarding snack credits this year at the food booths:

Dear .....,
Thank you for the inquire. Yes snack credits will apply at the marketplace for food items.
We hope that you have a wonderful visit for the 2010 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.
Cheers,
Marianne

 

[Inkmahm]

I hope so! I was there on the preview (Cast) day last year and saw some at the entrance to WS but waited because I wanted to see if they had France/Lyon in the Festival shop. Well they all sold out on the first 1 or 2 days! I have a friend looking for me on the 30th this year since DH and I don't get there until the 16th!

Would your friend want to look for a second one on the 30th?
I really wanted one of those bags last year but we don't go to the festival until late October. I'm guessing they will sell out immediately again.

You could start a business buying these bags early and selling to fellow F&W groupies!

 

[PatriciaH]

Would your friend want to look for a second one on the 30th?
I really wanted one of those bags last year but we don't go to the festival until late October. I'm guessing they will sell out immediately again.

You could start a business buying these bags early and selling to fellow F&W groupies!

I know! I bet people will be fighting over them. Or CM's will scoop them all up. I will ask her to keep an eye out!

 

[redzinner]

Will the Festival Welcome Center be open for the soft-opening tomorrow?

 

[arbolita]

We were there for the festival opening last year, and I still didn't see the bags anywhere. I was so disappointed.

I'm so excited that we'll start seeing pictures/reviews of the food now!

 

[chip&dale&fun]

We were there for the festival opening last year, and I still didn't see the bags anywhere. I was so disappointed.

I'm so excited that we'll start seeing pictures/reviews of the food now!

OK, you made me go look at the bags

 

[babyrich]

last year I remember seeing a list of chefs who were doing book signings during the F&W Festival; but I havent seen anything yet? Any ideas? Maybe I am not looking in the right place???? TIA

 

[dgbg100106]

this video is making me so ready to go....

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...t-the-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/

 

[coloradosisterm]

I have tickets to signature dining with Kat Cora on 10/28 that I now can't use. Does Disney keep a waitlist? I know they told me my tickets were non-refundable but since the event is sold out, I thought maybe I had a shot at selling them back?

I called Disney and the gal said she thought maybe there was a wait list and I needed to email customer service which I did. I got an automatic reply saying they would write back in 8-10 days

I have never done these pre-reserved events before. Does anyone have any experience with this or can give me some advice?

Thanks!

 

[TDC Nala]

According to all information we have, Food and Wine Festival events are nontransferable and nonrefundable. I don't know how it works with a waitlist - I remember asking once a year or two ago and being told there was no waitlist because the admission is not transferable. You will likely have to wait for a response to see what the official answer is this year. That doesn't mean you can't find someone to take your admission, but they'll have to check in as you.

 

[redzinner]

I have tickets to signature dining with Kat Cora on 10/28 that I now can't use. Does Disney keep a waitlist? I know they told me my tickets were non-refundable but since the event is sold out, I thought maybe I had a shot at selling them back?

I called Disney and the gal said she thought maybe there was a wait list and I needed to email customer service which I did. I got an automatic reply saying they would write back in 8-10 days

I have never done these pre-reserved events before. Does anyone have any experience with this or can give me some advice?

Thanks!

To my knowledge since Disney started the non-refundable policy 3 ? years ago, there is no wait list.
You might try emailing Tables In Wonderland wdw.tables.in.wonderland@disney.com but I doubt they keep a wait list since all tickets sold non-refundable.
Good Luck!

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Food and Wine Classic Question - Does anyone know what the dress code is?
I could call but I thought I'd ask here first...thanks.

 

[Inkmahm]

I know! I bet people will be fighting over them. Or CM's will scoop them all up. I will ask her to keep an eye out!

Great! If you end up with a second bag, just pm me with the details of how to pay you, etc.

 

[BriarRosie]

Food and Wine Classic Question - Does anyone know what the dress code is?
I could call but I thought I'd ask here first...thanks.

Resort casual. It's being held in a public causeway. I don't expect a lot of people to wear anything they wouldn't wear in one of the nicer restaurants. I'm probably just going to wear a nice top and capris.