2016 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: September 14 - November 14, 2016

[sueg]

On hold for Disney Visa. Said 60 minutes.
How do you book online for Disney Visa?
Has anyone tried to get Italian Regional Wine & Food luncheon?

 

[wvaspartan]

Looks Like Robert Irvine is sold out for pre-booking today...Glad I got in and looked online

 

[crazy4wdw]

Any info yet on the Eat to the Beat dining packages? Doesn't appear that its available to book online.

 

[B'rer Karen]

Called at 7, got right in with no wait, got a super knowledgable CM. She was told all events were available for booking at 7 today for Chase Visa holders, but when she tried to pull up the two events I wanted (Mexican Tequila Lunch, Italian Regional Food and Wine Luncheon) it wouldn't let her book. The only thing the system was letting her pull in on those particular dates were the seminars. She reached out through their internal chat to get clarification and was told that only the deminars were available today. She said that was opposite their training and literature, but that is all that is in the system right now. I'm thinking that maybe everything hadn't been loaded yet (I was looking at late October).

 

[tony67]

Online worked for me - thanks. - had issues with he number disconnecting - and now the wait is 2 hours!

Still trying to get trader sams - cant find that one online

 

[LauraLea]

Called at 7, got right in with no wait, got a super knowledgable CM. She was told all events were available for booking at 7 today for Chase Visa holders, but when she tried to pull up the two events I wanted (Mexican Tequila Lunch, Italian Regional Food and Wine Luncheon) it wouldn't let her book. The only thing the system was letting her pull in on those particular dates were the seminars. She reached out through their internal chat to get clarification and was told that only the deminars were available today. She said that was opposite their training and literature, but that is all that is in the system right now. I'm thinking that maybe everything hadn't been loaded yet (I was looking at late October).

Same thing happened last year. Those that got thru right at 7 were told events were not bookable. Slowly thru the morning they began to become available. Same thing happened earlier this month booking the DVC AK event. Those getting thru at 7 were not able to book, but those on hold for awhile were.

Laura

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Mexican Tequila Lunch was not able to book yet

 

[nordkin]

Got right in on the Chase number and was told we could not book Party for The Senses. Guy argued with us. I continued to hold on the Disney Dining number and was able to booked reserved seating for the 10/22 Party for The Senses. Again one hand not knowing what the other hand is doing. Typical Disney.

 

[herb102211]

Called right at 7am and had the most knowledgeable CM I've dealt with booking F&WF events ever

Was able to book both the Parisian breakfast and the What's Cookin' With Buddy Valastro

I called both the FEST number and the number Chase had given in their cardholder emails. The number Chase provided did not work (the recording said they were experiencing technical difficulties). So if you're having issues getting through on that number try the other.

Good luck to everyone booking today and Thursday!

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Well I got in quickly, but .... the "hold" time was 6 minutes and that was 12 minutes ago LOL! Just tried on my office phone and got "all circuits are busy"

And now I have a rep but she's not the smartest CM I have ever talked too and I appear to be her first booking! This may not work.

 

[Missyrose]

Call the tour line, 407-939-8687. I got through with a four-minute wait.

 

[Missyrose]

Also, no premium package in the system "yet." But she says it could still be added. Which is a whole new level of crazy for these F&W bookings.

 

[CarolMN]

Interesting. I was listening to the "all circuits busy" message. Couldn't get to the phone to hang up right away. After 5 or 6 times through, it "magically" connected me. Never had that happen before. Then I accidentally hung up. Tried again and same thing happened, go figure. Anyway, on hold now to see if they will book Trader Sams for me. I'm pretty sure we'll have to wait until 7/21 for that, though.

Good luck everyone. Online worked great for the seminars. But no option for Trader Sams.

 

[SarahInMN]

Has anyone had luck booking a "Culinary Adventure in Signature Dining" on the phone?

I got everything else online and that's all I need. If I can't book today though, I'm going to be crabby about getting up at 4 am and sitting on hold for like an hour (called the Chase line and per the message its a 45 min wait).

 

[Kteacher]

just tried online and can only see where you can book GA PFTS

 

[SarahInMN]

Also, no premium package in the system "yet." But she says it could still be added. Which is a whole new level of crazy for these F&W bookings.

Yet? Oh for the love of...how many times am I going to need to call to get stuff all booked?

 

[kristenrice]

Just a heads up...

You cannot use a gift card or Disney Visa REWARDS card when you book online. It only accepts a credit card. I guess I will be calling...

(407) WDW-FEST...107 minute estimated hold time

 

[Kteacher]

25 minutes on hold so far. On the bright side I've had time to balance my checkbook

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Does anyone know if something is SOLD OUT now, whether that's JUST for Disney VISA or for ALL early booking (VISA/TIW/DVC/AP)?

 

[Missyrose]

Does anyone know if something is SOLD OUT now, whether that's JUST for Disney VISA or for ALL early booking (VISA/TIW/DVC/AP)?

It ONLY sold out for the presale. Most of the spots are held for the regular booking day.