2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival *HAS ENDED*

AMEN! This is why I took a few years off. Got tired of the "Rude" who "owned" those tables.

(And for the party I went to Disney "suits" did explain to the "rude" that "you have to share the tables' but who wants to go deal with "I'ma Jerk" as your table mate? )

I am only going if I can get a reserved table. Was going to risk it last year without one but.. then they wouldn't sell me a ticket.

I will be going solo so I don't have anyone to "defend" my space LOL!

Yes, much better to have a space to sit without the animosity. Have fun!!!
 
Can you explain the difference? :blush: We're possibly intered in seeing the Cake Boss but only if it's for all ages. I don't the difference between an event and a seminar.

The Cake Boss would definitely be fine for your kids. If you did the Sweet Sundays, they would serve you and your DH sparkling beverages while the kids had something non-alcoholic. The main ones that aren't really for kids are PFTS, and other alcohol heavy events like the Grand Mariner, Tequila or Sake tastings. The special wine dinners would probably not be kid friendly only that most people wouldn't want to pay $150-$500pp for a kid to dine!
 
Can you explain the difference? :blush: We're possibly intered in seeing the Cake Boss but only if it's for all ages. I don't the difference between an event and a seminar.

As far as the Cake Boss appearing last year:

He did a seminar. They are 45 minutes in length, he prepares one item and the guests get a small taste of it with a small wine pairing. Cost $13.

He also did a Sweet Sunday. This is an event about two hours in length, including a buffet breakfast, in which he prepared three dessert items and servings of these were supplied to the guests. Been awhile since I did a Sweet Sunday but prosecco was served and you could get it refilled. Cost $90.

The above were both held in the Festival Center but are very different presentations. Also, the seminars and the ticketed events are listed separately, and have separate booking procedures. Last year you could book seminars online but you had to call for events (except the PFTS and the 3D dessert party which could be booked online)

If you want to bring children, be aware that they must have a ticket, and it will be full price, anyone under 21 will not be served alcohol but at times the only alternative beverage available will be water. The Sweet Sunday is probably one of the better ones for kids, but you may want them to be old enough and interested enough that they will sit for a two-hour presentation. I do not know if they can get a substitute beverage, there may have been some with the buffet.

You should also be aware that Valastro's sessions last year sold out - and quickly. You should definitely plan on booking as soon as possible if you want one. The schedules aren't out yet, so if you already have a trip booked you may not be able to tell if he'll be there while you are yet.
 
I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping Buddy will be there during my trip to F&W (10/3-10/9). I might re-arrange all of my plans just to attend his events! (Baking is one of my passions) I planned on Sunday being an Epcot day and might check out Sweet Sundays this year. If anyone has more comments/reviews of this event I would love to hear. I am also on the DXDP and have Kona Cafe booked for that morning ( Believe it or not, I have never tried Tonga Toast!). So I def have to move that ressie if I can get into the Sweet Sunday event. :)

I would also like to see Jaime Dean (although Paula would be better lol)
 

I have a friend who lives in Savannah and has seen all 3 Deen's lead demos. She says if you get a chance go with Jamie, that he's the BEST of them by far. She loves Paula, but says her demos are more about "gossip" then demo LOL!

That said, Deluxe DDP during Food & Wine... WOW! I assume you don't plan to spend much time on the food booths. I honestly don't even book meals during Food & Wine because with the "Grazing" I am just not that hungry!
 
That said, Deluxe DDP during Food & Wine... WOW! I assume you don't plan to spend much time on the food booths. I honestly don't even book meals during Food & Wine because with the "Grazing" I am just not that hungry!

I struggled with whether or not to get DxDP. We got free dining on our package and I upgraded to DxDP ( so its only $38/night). My boyfriend and I are not quick service diners at all...we likto sit down and have a nice meal (breakfast and dinner most importantly) This year we are planning on doing a whole day of drinking/eating around the world where we will use our snack credits that day at the booths. I have one more day planned for Epcot before Universal in the evening. This year we are attending MNSSHP and Halloween Horror Nights (at Universal) in place of PFTS.
 
Hi! I read through a lot of the thread but didn't see an answer to this - so forgive me if I overlooked it. Does anyone know if Disney will be doing a "preview" day/ soft opening of the food and wine festival on September 27? (the day before the festival officially opens?) That is our last day in the parks and we are planning on going to Epcot anyway. We were fortunate enough to stumble into that by accident in 2010 and had a blast eating our way around the world - we are thinking of adding the dining plan this time and using some of our snack credits there if they will have the preview again. Not everywhere was open the day before in 2010, but most were. Is this something they do every year? Thanks in advance for any info!!
 
Hi! I read through a lot of the thread but didn't see an answer to this - so forgive me if I overlooked it. Does anyone know if Disney will be doing a "preview" day/ soft opening of the food and wine festival on September 27? (the day before the festival officially opens?) That is our last day in the parks and we are planning on going to Epcot anyway. We were fortunate enough to stumble into that by accident in 2010 and had a blast eating our way around the world - we are thinking of adding the dining plan this time and using some of our snack credits there if they will have the preview again. Not everywhere was open the day before in 2010, but most were. Is this something they do every year? Thanks in advance for any info!!

This is billed as a "cast preview" so they will not announce it publicly. But yes, they do it every year on the Thursday before opening, and you don't have to be cast to buy items at the booths.
 
The Cake Boss would definitely be fine for your kids. If you did the Sweet Sundays, they would serve you and your DH sparkling beverages while the kids had something non-alcoholic. The main ones that aren't really for kids are PFTS, and other alcohol heavy events like the Grand Mariner, Tequila or Sake tastings. The special wine dinners would probably not be kid friendly only that most people wouldn't want to pay $150-$500pp for a kid to dine!

:thumbsup2 Thanks Alison. No way would I pay $150 for the kids. Ever. :rotfl2:



As far as the Cake Boss appearing last year:

He did a seminar. They are 45 minutes in length, he prepares one item and the guests get a small taste of it with a small wine pairing. Cost $13.

He also did a Sweet Sunday. This is an event about two hours in length, including a buffet breakfast, in which he prepared three dessert items and servings of these were supplied to the guests. Been awhile since I did a Sweet Sunday but prosecco was served and you could get it refilled. Cost $90.

The above were both held in the Festival Center but are very different presentations. Also, the seminars and the ticketed events are listed separately, and have separate booking procedures. Last year you could book seminars online but you had to call for events (except the PFTS and the 3D dessert party which could be booked online)

If you want to bring children, be aware that they must have a ticket, and it will be full price, anyone under 21 will not be served alcohol but at times the only alternative beverage available will be water. The Sweet Sunday is probably one of the better ones for kids, but you may want them to be old enough and interested enough that they will sit for a two-hour presentation. I do not know if they can get a substitute beverage, there may have been some with the buffet.

You should also be aware that Valastro's sessions last year sold out - and quickly. You should definitely plan on booking as soon as possible if you want one. The schedules aren't out yet, so if you already have a trip booked you may not be able to tell if he'll be there while you are yet.



I'd be all over the $13 seminar. It's DS that's the huge Buddy fan so even at $90, I'd send him and DH. I'll be stalking here to see when the dates are released. Our trip is all booked and paid for. We arrive 10/13 and depart 10/24 so we'll have 2 Sundays to maybe get lucky. Do they do the seminars during the week too?

Here is a review of Buddy Valastro's seminar (the 45 minute one) from last year.

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011/...ary-demo-at-the-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/


Thanks, I'm going to read it right now.




Who would have thought a simple F&W festival would take so much research? I am so glad DH and the kids nixed the whole Universal idea. There's no way I could figure that out too.
 
We really want to do the Marketplace VIP Access Chef Tour on 10/31. How many do you think will be in each group? Will there be more than one group per day? Do I really have to get up at 4 am (I'm on the west coast) to book it? :faint:

I am also waiting for the other special events to come out. We have a Sunday and Wed scheduled for F&W. I am hoping for some spectacular Sunday events!;)
 
We really want to do the Marketplace VIP Access Chef Tour on 10/31. How many do you think will be in each group? Will there be more than one group per day? Do I really have to get up at 4 am (I'm on the west coast) to book it? :faint:

I am also waiting for the other special events to come out. We have a Sunday and Wed scheduled for F&W. I am hoping for some spectacular Sunday events!;)

You only have to get up and call at 4AM if you want a good chance at getting in! :rotfl2: :thumbsup2

Tell me about it!
 
Since this is the first year they've ever offered the Marketplace tour, I can't even hazard a guess as to the details or how popular it will be. I know I'm not planning to book one.
 
Do they close booths every year that they had the previous year? I am trying to plan what I want based on last years booth but I don't know if all of those same booths will be there.

If they do close some booths how many is it normally?
 
Do they close booths every year that they had the previous year? I am trying to plan what I want based on last years booth but I don't know if all of those same booths will be there.

If they do close some booths how many is it normally?

There are usually 26 or more food booths. They change about 5 or 6 each year.
The ones that seem to always be there are France, Italy, Germany, Japan, China, Mexico, Canada, Morocco even though their food items can change from year to year. Greece & Australia seem to have been there for many years and it was hinted that they would be making a slight change to the Lamb Chop for Australia this year. They have mentioned two new Booths for this year, one with Vegan choices and the other will be Florida.
 
Don't know when you're going, but it's out that Bistro will likely be closed for renovations through October.

This was from awhile back, there was a poster who had booked Bistro for October...don't know if they're still reading, but there's a report on the main board from someone who just got a call about cancelling their reservation, when it was stated that Bistro would be closed through the end of November.
 
Since this is the first year they've ever offered the Marketplace tour, I can't even hazard a guess as to the details or how popular it will be. I know I'm not planning to book one.

And I can't even imagine how expensive it might be. Or have they announced the price yet?
 
The Disney Parks Blog announced recently that the price for the Marketplace chefs tour will be $90 per person, not including tax or park admission.
 
This was from awhile back, there was a poster who had booked Bistro for October...don't know if they're still reading, but there's a report on the main board from someone who just got a call about cancelling their reservation, when it was stated that Bistro would be closed through the end of November.

I've seen it posted on several different Disney fan sites that Bistro de Paris will be closed through 10/31/12.
 













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