2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

[Dis_Yoda]

We did the Beer Pairing at Le Cellier a few years ago (I think it may have been the only one they did) and all the food was paired with various Unibroue beers. Dessert was the Reserve brand with ice cream as a float.

Loved that event!

Luckily, a liquor store near us is doing a Unibroue tasting next month!

 

[paopiru]

[QUOTE I believe it is in the Light Lab... "Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls"[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Maybe there is more than one option. This one and the one in Cheese Studio!

 

[jenjersnap]

[QUOTE I believe it is in the Light Lab... "Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls"

Thanks! Maybe there is more than one option. This one and the one in Cheese Studio![/QUOTE]

Pretty sure the Light Lab one is correct, since it is in a champagne glass in video. I didn’t see that one, but I knew someone would chime in. Looking forward to both though!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

FYI - Disney has officially announced the dates and timing of singing by Kevin-John Jobczynski who did the official art for the 2018 Food and Wine Festival:

KJ Appearance Dates Announced
August 28, 2018

Walt Disney World Resort is pleased to welcome the creator of the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Signature Art Piece! Kevin-John will be signing this exquisite piece at the Festival Center along with more of his artwork at The Art of Disney. Join us for one of his special appearances and signings!

Below is a list of dates, times and locations to meet the artist and have your art personalized and signed. Kevin-John looks forward to seeing you there.


August 30, 31
1-2 pm est at the Festival center, EPCOT
4-8 pm est at the Art of Disney Gallery, EPCOT

September 1
1-2 pm est at the Festival center, EPCOT
4-8 pm est at the Art of Disney Gallery, EPCOT

September 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23
12 - 1 pm est at the Festival center, EPCOT
4-8 pm est at the Art of Disney Gallery, EPCOT

October 6, 7, 8
1-2 pm est at the Festival center, EPCOT
4-8 pm est at the Art of Disney Gallery, EPCOT

November 10, 11, 12
12 - 1 pm est at the Festival center, EPCOT
4-8 pm est at the Art of Disney Gallery, EPCOT



And here is Kevin-John with the piece:

 

[OKW Lover]

So looking forward to seeing KJ again at F&W. We've met him in the past and he's fun to chat with, plus his art is really great. KJ is a friend of the DIS as well.

 

[Luna81]

Just canceled three spots for candy sushi this Friday.

 

[Disney fan 1216]

How quickly do you all think the Junior Chef class will fill up? I'm wondering if I should let DH take the kids back to nap and then run over to Epcot on Sat and sign DD up or if we would be good to sign up Sunday morning first thing? I also wonder if the kids have to be there to sign up.

 

[kristenrice]

I think you have to go to the festival center, not just scan into the park. Which is still doable, just more walking. ETA: I'm wrong, the email made it sound like you had to go to the festival center all 4 days, but on the website it says "Passholder visits will be tracked upon park entry, so you only need to visit the Festival Center's distribution location to redeem your gifts or check your number of visits.".

So unlike in the past, where you had to go and get your passport stamped, you only need to enter the park? This is great news because I have an AP but my kids do not. We are going to Epcot on our last day which will be our 3rd entry. I can pop over in the morning after the MNSSHP while they are still sleeping and get back to the room before they wake up. If all I have to do is enter, that makes it very easy. I would imagine I can make the round-trip in under 90 minutes at or around park opening. (Don't worry...the "kids" are 13 and 15 so they can be left alone in the room while I run to Epcot)

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Tomorrow’s the day!!!

Apologies if already posted... this article from WDW Magic suggests the AP merchandise will be in 5 locations - Festival Ctr, MouseGear, Pin Central (assume just pins here), World Traveler, and kiosk between Japan and Morocco.

https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/int...-at-the-2018-epcot-food-and-wine-festival.htm

 

[FairWahine]

Anybody else going tomorrow for opening day? I’m taking a vacation day for it because I’m a F&W nerd. DS is going to be out of town so I’ll be solo.

 

[chicagoshannon]

We'll be there Sunday so am hoping for lots of reviews tomorrow!

 

[NikkiDP]

I'm so excited for all the reviews and pictures! Also "excited" to see pricing so I know how much I need to cut from my want to try list!

 

[goofy78]

Anybody else going tomorrow for opening day? I’m taking a vacation day for it because I’m a F&W nerd. DS is going to be out of town so I’ll be solo.

So jealous! 36 more days for me! Post some pictures if you can!

 

[patster734]

I’m hoping for a soft opening today with reviews of the booths.

 

[KateP85]

Where do you sign up for the candy sushi thing? I went to the webpage listed but can't see a place to register.

 

[jenjersnap]

Where do you sign up for the candy sushi thing? I went to the webpage listed but can't see a place to register.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/food-wine-candy-sushi/ I see online booking here.

 

[KateP85]

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/food-wine-candy-sushi/ I see online booking here.

Thank you so much - I figured the link would be somewhere in the thread but couldn't find it and didn't want to scroll through 100 pages!

I'll be there Friday and managed to grab a candy sushi spot for 5.30pm so I can report back on the experience if anyone is interested? I should have lots of food pictures as well if anyone is interested in those.

 

[TeresaWen]

So jealous! 36 more days for me! Post some pictures if you can!

So jealous too. 41 days for me!! Excited! We will be coming through the IG the evening we get. I’m sure we will be beyond exhausted but I need a quick booth fix. The next day we have the Italian lunch so no booth stopping before that. Not easy making it all the way to Italy without snacking but I’ll be strong

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

I’m hoping for a soft opening today with reviews of the booths.

Wouldn't count on it. They seem to have quit doing that when they moved opening day to a Thursday.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

This post from another thread shows CMs training today but not in soft opening.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/news-round-up-2018.3654979/page-692#post-59675330