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

[tony67]

FYI - i just called 407-939-8687 - waited 10 minutes and booked behind the scenes at trader sams

 

[wvaspartan]

Word to the wise EVERYTHING was available to book today... I confirmed that with the CM who checked for me as she was even going as far as actually checking to see if my event was full for today's availability or was not available at all today...she confirmed it was just booked and her Supervisor (who I heard over her voice) confirmed everything was open today but some were for some reason not opened right at 7.

 

[ellie05]

Thanks! I'm calling back now. 20 minute wait but I don't care if it's over an hour. This was the only one I wanted this year.

I am not sure what date you are looking but I was able to get through again and all seats that were open today were booked for the 5th .

 

[wvaspartan]

FYI - i just called 407-939-8687 - waited 10 minutes and booked behind the scenes at trader sams

What date...just curious since I asked for same thing but I assume it was for a different date.

 

[SarahInMN]

she confirmed it was just booked and her Supervisor (who I heard over her voice) confirmed everything was open today but some were for some reason not opened right at 7.

It seems like this is true every year...the people who get through immediately at 7 am are told this and then it slowly sorts itself out within the next 30-90 minutes.

 

[NoMoneyThanks2Disney]

My expected 32 minute hold time turned out to be about 60 minutes, but when I got through it was worth the wait!

Booked:
9/26 Mediterranean F&W Pairing
9/27 ESPN Culinary Adventures (did this one last year and loved it!)
9/29 Italian Food, Wine vs Beer (did this one last year also!)

Booked the deminars and Mix It online while on hold, so we're good!

Wishing everyone luck!

I got the same day for the Mediterranean, so I'll see you there!

 

[Kteacher]

finally talking to someone after being on hold on the Chase line for over an hour called the tours #. After about 10 minutes I got an agent. After she checked twice she let me know that all the advance Reserved and WVL tables for 10/8 PFTS were sold -she said this was approximately 15% of the inventory. Good luck to everyone else. This was the only thing we were booking this year

 

[BwoZoo22]

Was able to book It Food, Wine vs Beer and Tequila lunch, but no Hibachi Experience for 10/4. Not sure if already full for early booking or just not available to book at all. Any one get it yet?

Laura

I was able to book Hibachi for 11/8.

 

[sueg]

No Italian Regional Luncheon -- worst CM ever & worst supervisor ever. Saying there was no additional inventory for 9 AM, DVC. I'll probably call back anyway.

 

[brnrss34]

It actually came out later last year (around July 30th) and the year before. I'm still crossing my fingers it gets added and holding out for it. Thanks Missyrose for posting this, you saved me a long hold time. I just got through and it was a 103 minute wait and all I wanted to know is if the Premium Package was bookable.

I hope they do bring it back this year for you. Last year they could already see it just couldn't book it yet. Not so far this year. Good luck.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

finally talking to someone after being on hold on the Chase line for over an hour called the tours #. After about 10 minutes I got an agent. After she checked twice she let me know that all the advance Reserved and WVL tables for 10/8 PFTS were sold -she said this was approximately 15% of the inventory. Good luck to everyone else. This was the only thing we were booking this year

You should be able to get it on Thursday.

 

[BwoZoo22]

No Italian Regional Luncheon -- worst CM ever & worst supervisor ever. Saying there was no additional inventory for 9 AM, DVC. I'll probably call back anyway.

If they truly wanted pass holders, DVC to call in at 9am, vot 7am, you'd think they would hold seats. Not much of a benefit if everything sells out before you can call in!

 

[SarahInMN]

After she checked twice she let me know that all the advance Reserved and WVL tables for 10/8 PFTS were sold -she said this was approximately 15% of the inventory

Does anyone know if it was 15% released for all of the pre booking (i.e. Chase, AP, DVC, TiW) or if another % will be released at 9 am EST when DVC/AP/TiW can book?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Being told AGAIN by a different CM that "French Family Meal Traditions" is NOT available to book today.

Trying to persist, but don't think this will work out...

So frustrating that they can't have everyone on the same page. It's not like they don't do this EVERY YEAR!!

 

[FeralCatRogue]

The woman on the 8687 number was amazingly helpful after that horrid cm I got. She was unable to find Hibachi Expereince in her system though. But was able to book Parisian Afternoon.

 

[ellie05]

Does anyone know if it was 15% released for all of the pre booking (i.e. Chase, AP, DVC, TiW) or if another % will be released at 9 am EST when DVC/AP/TiW can book?

For DVC/AP /TiW only seminars and demos. So I don't think they will release more seats for the special events at 9 am. But we will find out soon enough.

 

[SarahInMN]

It actually came out later last year (around July 30th) and the year before. I'm still crossing my fingers it gets added and holding out for it.

Us too...we raved so much about it that my elderly (mid 70s) in-laws were SO EXCITED to book it this year. And they are super disappointed it has not been announced yet. Maybe next week! And then I can call yet again to make F&W ressies...love being on hold!!

 

[tony67]

What date...just curious since I asked for same thing but I assume it was for a different date.

Was not the 5th..you should try again at 9 though just in case they release more

 

[SarahInMN]

For DVC/AP /TiW only seminars and demos. So I don't think they will release more seats for the special events at 9 am.

Bummer...I hadn't paid attention to the fine print on DVC/AP/TiW for deminars only since we have the Visa...I'm such a glutton for punishment that I may try anyways when I get to work.

 

[cdtommie]

Does anyone know if it was 15% released for all of the pre booking (i.e. Chase, AP, DVC, TiW) or if another % will be released at 9 am EST when DVC/AP/TiW can book?

Called in a second time (on the tour number) and was told no additional seats will be available at 9AM. Was able to book the Mediterranean Pairing on 10/17 which when I called the first time was told was not available. I ended up getting seven of the nine events I had on my list, missed on the two Italy events.