*2013* epcot food & wine festival 9/27-11/11

[mdsd8700]

Just checking..what number did you call?

I called 407-939-3378.

We are taking a short trip so just time for one demo, but I called this morning and booked I was on the phone only 11 minutes total so pretty good. The CM said it has already been crazy.

 

[ashleyrm]

Just checking..what number did you call?

1-407-939-3378. CM answered phone at 7:58 but let we chatted a couple of minutes until the clock struck 8 am.

Very straightforward - gave name, AP number, booked and gave CC info. Got my confirmation numbers and we are good to go.

Now the long wait until Tuesday...

 

[LVSWL]

I called 407-939-3378.

We are taking a short trip so just time for one demo, but I called this morning and booked I was on the phone only 11 minutes total so pretty good. The CM said it has already been crazy.

thanks. still on hold from 8:00.

 

[slabco1]

Booked a total of 9 Dem/Seminars in 21 minutes!!!
No problems, it all went very smoothly.

 

[ashleyrm]

thanks. still on hold from 8:00.

Maybe you should try another phone???

 

[ashleyrm]

Booked a total of 9 Dem/Seminars in 21 minutes!!!
No problems, it all went very smoothly.

9! Wow. How many days are you going to be there?

 

[Tamar]

I've been on hold for about 20 minutes. There's only one deminar that I'll be disappointed not to get...

I have a work call in 25 minutes, so hopefully will be able to connect before then

 

[slabco1]

6 days. This is our 6th Food and Wine Festival and I plan on returning again and again and again!

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

thanks. still on hold from 8:00.

If you have another line try it. Disney has a phone queue issue and if you get shunted to the wrong place you could be on hold all day

 

[Disbug]

Concierge? A great idea but when i tried that a few years ago (we were at the GF Concierge) I was told they don't book the special events for you, so that is down the drain.

Wow! That kind of shocks me... I am going to call one of the other concierge's to see if that is policy? I was under the impression they were "all- powerful" for these type of requests. If that is the case, thanks for setting me straight!

 

[ashleyrm]

6 days. This is our 6th Food and Wine Festival and I plan on returning again and again and again!

Nice! This is only our second. The last one was in 2004 (wow, 9 years ago). Really looking forward to it. We will be there from 10/23 - 10/29.

 

[Alec'sPrincess]

Just an FYI, not sure if it will work for everyone, but I was able to book a beverage seminar online about 20 minutes ago. I put my card in, paid for it, and I got a confirmation email. Payment has even come through on my card. Just wanted to let everyone know!

 

[gwynne]

Just an FYI, not sure if it will work for everyone, but I was able to book a beverage seminar online about 20 minutes ago. I put my card in, paid for it, and I got a confirmation email. Payment has even come through on my card. Just wanted to let everyone know!

wow, surprising.

 

[TDC Nala]

Surprising that you can book online, TIW said that wasn't supposed to open up until Tuesday. However if you want the Monday-Thursday discount, you still have to call.

Are they asking for any confirmation that the person booking is TIW/AP/DVC/Golden Oak?

 

[ashleyrm]

Just an FYI, not sure if it will work for everyone, but I was able to book a beverage seminar online about 20 minutes ago. I put my card in, paid for it, and I got a confirmation email. Payment has even come through on my card. Just wanted to let everyone know!

Did you get the discount?

 

[Alec'sPrincess]

Nope, didn't even ask which I thought was weird. I was booking for a Sunday so wouldn't have gotten a discount anyway.

 

[ashearer]

Me either & I was excited because I'm getting a bonus 2nd trip end of Oct. when I'll be at Disney for a conference. Thanks for saving me money Disney! The only thing I'm considering booking is the Grand Marnier tasting event & even that I'm not sure is worth $65.00.

This tasting event was $47 in 2010 this put me off. Wish wages went up at the same rate!

 

[ddluvsdisney]

I just read on the food blog that Buddy Valastro will be there again this year.

My DS would love to see him, but it says it was $99 for the seminar. Is that the only way to see him? I was hoping he would be at a booth. I think a couple of years ago they had a cannoli booth.

Does anybody know?? Thanks for any info.

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[TiggerAllie]

Just an FYI, not sure if it will work for everyone, but I was able to book a beverage seminar online about 20 minutes ago. I put my card in, paid for it, and I got a confirmation email. Payment has even come through on my card. Just wanted to let everyone know!

Could you post the link you used? I can't find anywhere on the epcotfoodfestival page to "book" anything.

 

[ndpeirce]

Got all mine by 8:20...we're booked for:

Dan Smith & Steve McDonagh - The Hearty Boys 10/19 @ 1:00 (beef)
Rochelle Daniel from L'Auberge de Sedona 10/21 @ 1:00 (scallops)
Pisco Porton Mixology 10/21@ 6:00

We also bought tickets for the Food & Wine Classic.

I am hoping for Pixie Dust that California Grill will miraculously open, then it will be a perfect getaway!

So excited for our 2nd Food & Wine Festival!!!!!!