2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 31, 2017 - November 13, 2017

[csmommy]

"Chatted" with a DVC rep ^ she was clueless.............

 

[Simba's Mom]

Any DVC members here? I called and they said booking starts tomorrow. Heard July 19th from another source on Twitter (which was last year's date)

DVC member here! The only things I've heard is what I've heard here. I haven't heard anything from DVC. Also, how can we book tomorrow when the culinary demos haven't even been listed yet? Or are the culinary demos not on tomorrow's schedule?

 

[holcomb-mania]

Doesn't appear that info for the beverage seminars and culinary demonstrations have been loaded yet. Usually there is a link to this information.


However, it appears that the cost of the culinary demonstrations and beverage seminars increased from $15 to $17.

Well that's maddeningly unhelpful.


eta...The lack of info, not your reply.

 

[brnrss34]

Another vote for DVC member services having no idea when we can book.

 

[MrsGoofyMitchell]

Another vote for DVC member services having no idea when we can book.

So weird! I talked to someone and then called back and they both had said July 13th.

 

[karrit2000]

I'm really hoping they still have a few things unannounced. Seems to me that they just spread out the special events a little more to cover the extended timeframe for this year. Really bummed that France isn't holding any of their events over the final weekend. I don't want to do the Parisian Breakfast and Parisian Afternoon on the same day.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

The cost is expensive to me given that in the past, there was no charge for the beverage seminars or culinary demos.

No charge seems ridiculous to me, honestly.

 

[brnrss34]

How do I find out when the Trader Sams thing is happening and what it is exactly? Tried Disney site and DFB but can't find info about it?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Anyone have a sense as to rhyme or reason for which can be booked by calling vs. online? Or how accurate this from Disney's website is based on past years? I can't recall... (table shows just events available during our trip )

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

This currently on DFB's site: "Special Events will be available for booking starting July 20. Some affinity groups may be able to book July 18th. Stay tuned to the DFB Newsletter for details."

 

[automaticsoap]

If I already have a breakfast reservation at Akershus but wanted to make it an Eat to the Beat dining package, is that something that's easily just added to my existing reservation? Or will it be pretty tough to rebook to get the dining package?

 

[MrsGoofyMitchell]

If I already have a breakfast reservation at Akershus but wanted to make it an Eat to the Beat dining package, is that something that's easily just added to my existing reservation? Or will it be pretty tough to rebook to get the dining package?

They sell out fast (the packages) so I would call ASAP.

 

[csmommy]

I called 407-939-3378 & she said there is no early access for DVC or Disney VISA card holders.

 

[MrsGoofyMitchell]

I called 407-939-3378 & she said there is no early access for DVC or Disney VISA card holders.

Oh my goodness. LOL! What the heck.

 

[csmommy]

I haven't given up yet! I have been transferred to 4 different people trying to find an answer.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I called 407-939-3378 & she said there is no early access for DVC or Disney VISA card holders.

I very sincerely doubt that this is accurate.

 

[csmommy]

Benn on hold & now being transferred for the 4th time. Over 1/2 hour!

 

[AquaDame]

Ugh, I would love to do the Sam's event... of course we fly home on Monday so there is no way. I wish they'd announce these things earlier...

Does anyone know if they included a mug last year and if so if it was a special one?

 

[woodleygrrl]

I asked the same thing of DVC yesterday. They said that DVC members are NEVER allowed to book early. I told her, of course we were. always. every time. She was all, "I wasn't aware of that!"

 

[Kteacher]

I'm watching as well for early booking- so frustrating!