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

[Hikergirl]

I apologize if this has been asked and answered already.
Does anyone know if you can purchase the tasting sampler with a Disney giftcard? TIA

 

[loves to dive]

I believe that the Festival Center either opens with Future World or maybe at 10 (but definitely before the 11am full World Showcase open). Did the booths in Future World open before 11?

Festival Center opens at 9, Booths open at 11 even the ones in FW.

 

[pepperandchips]

I apologize if this has been asked and answered already.
Does anyone know if you can purchase the tasting sampler with a Disney giftcard? TIA

I don't see why not. I am 99% certain I paid over the phone for this with a gift card last year, I would think they can ring it up at a retail location and allow you to pay with a GC.

 

[TeresaWen]

Am I the only one getting extremely excited! I leave in 16 days!!!!!

 

[patster734]

Am I the only one getting extremely excited! I leave in 16 days!!!!!

Nope. We leave in 20 days and I'm extremely excited. Passing the time by (im)patiently waiting for the F&W merchandise list to be released.

 

[tink1957]

19 days for us till we're in our happy place.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Am I the only one getting extremely excited! I leave in 16 days!!!!!

Very excited also! However I have a bit longer to go @ 51 days.

 

[loves to dive]

10 days for me, I'll be there opening day and am hoping for a pre-opening even though I'll be there for 5 days. Can't have too many days at F&W.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

We're also at 51 days, but still excited!

 

[CyndiLouWho]

21 days and counting...

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

10 days for me, I'll be there opening day and am hoping for a pre-opening even though I'll be there for 5 days. Can't have too many days at F&W.

I'm with you on the soft opening, our last day on our APs is Tuesday the 13th

 

[Teetah]

Joining in this thread - 69 days here! My DSIL and I will be attending the last 5 days of F&W. This will be my 3rd year in a row at F&W. If any new folks need some info/help, my TRs are in my signature from the past 2 years. I also am a complete dork and have a tracking spreadsheet in my signature, as well. I have a terrible memory for details, so I have a tendency to over-document.

 

[mcarr1635]

Thirty-seven days to go
Super excited!!

This will be our first trip to the Magic Kingdom in October.
Looking forward to the Food and Wine Festival and also Mickey's Halloween Party!

We have to resort hop because of our late reservations - First night in Polynesian bungalow (There was actually a cancellation ), second night at Boardwalk, and last two nights in two different rooms at Bay Lake. The bungalow is quite a splurge of DVC points, but I figure that this will be a once in a Disney World experience and our only opportunity to stay there.

 

[FLkid]

Is the tasting sampler only for F&W specific booths or can it be used for other qs booths that are at Epcot year round? What kind of exclusions are expected?

Trying to decide if it's a good value for my picky eating habits (though there are about 5 drinks I would like to try)

 

[berryinDC]

16 days away!

Does anyone know where to find information about book signings?

 

[loves to dive]

Is the tasting sampler only for F&W specific booths or can it be used for other qs booths that are at Epcot year round? What kind of exclusions are expected?

Trying to decide if it's a good value for my picky eating habits (though there are about 5 drinks I would like to try)

Just F&W booths.

 

[JerseyJanice]

29 days for me!

 

[vettegirl]

We are at 17 days as this day is almost over with. Bring on the festival!!! Oh and Disney please show us the merchandise

 

[dkrauss]

First, let me apologize in advance for asking this question............which has probably been asked previously.

Will I be able to purchase the F&W Mini Festival Gift Card with a Disney Gift card?

Thank you in advance for your help with this.

Doug

 

[darrenf67]

53 days here coning from Australia for my first F & W and Halloween party! Yippee