2024 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Information and Planning Thread

[Lesverts]

Does it seem like they are going from 'Global Marketplaces' to 'themes on food marketplaces'

 

[marielynn724]

So anyone have an item or booth they are looking forward to the most?

Booth wise it has to be Japan for me. I want everything (non alcoholic lol) on the menu.

Specific items is a bit harder.

Drink: Mango Lassi (I love these things lol)
Food: Wagyu Temaki Sushi

I visited Belgium for the very first time this spring, and I was beside myself with excitement to see that there is a Belgium booth with beef stew and a cherry ale. I had Flemish beef stew and cherry beer a few times on my trip and it was amazing. I know they won't be quite the same, but I can't wait to have them soon!!

 

[crazy4wdw]

I may have spoken too soon. This article from Blog Mickey says Communicore Hall is temporarily closed to prepare for the Food and Wine Festival as it will be used as an exhibit space and a show kitchen.

So, are we actually going to see some cooking demonstrations this year?
 
https://blogmickey.com/2024/08/communicore-hall-closed-at-epcot-ahead-of-food-wine-festival/

 

[gottalovepluto]

I may have spoken too soon. This article from Blog Mickey says Communicore Hall is temporarily closed to prepare for the Food and Wine Festival as it will be used as an exhibit space and a show kitchen.

So, are we actually going to see some cooking demonstrations this year?
 
https://blogmickey.com/2024/08/communicore-hall-closed-at-epcot-ahead-of-food-wine-festival/

Place your bets!
Mine: disappointment

“Exhibit” = Merch
“Show Kitchen” = Disney culinary team prepping festival food (think Connections)

 

[Newsies]

Place your bets!
Mine: disappointment

“Exhibit” = Merch
“Show Kitchen” = Disney culinary team prepping festival food (think Connections)

MTE. I don't know about Merch but definitely think the show kitchen will be very underwhelming.

 

[DisneyCayley]

Will the booths give you something "to go"? Like if I want a dessert to take back to my hotel is there a carry away option? Thanks!

 

[gottalovepluto]

Will the booths give you something "to go"? Like if I want a dessert to take back to my hotel is there a carry away option? Thanks!

Sorta. There are no to-go boxes, but everything is “to-go” as you take it and walk away to eat wherever you want. Depending on the dessert you could ask for another little container to try to put over it as a lid.

Personally I wouldn’t bother and I would eat it in EP. It would be a lot of balancing for a small item trying to keep it safe.

 

[DisneyCayley]

Sorta. There are no to-go boxes, but everything is “to-go” as you take it and walk away to eat wherever you want. Depending on the dessert you could ask for another little container to try to put over it as a lid.

Personally I wouldn’t bother and I would eat it in EP. It would be a lot of balancing for a small item trying to keep it safe.

Thank you!

 

[TinkB278]

So just to confirm, the prices for the eat to the beat dining packages have INCREASED this year but you no longer get an appetizer?

 

[crazy4wdw]

So just to confirm, the prices for the eat to the beat dining packages have INCREASED this year but you no longer get an appetizer?

Yes, correct. You receive an entrée and dessert, unless it's a buffet meal.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/food-wine-eat-to-the-beat-dinner-package/

 

[TinkB278]

Yes, correct. You receive an entrée and dessert, unless it's a buffet meal.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/food-wine-eat-to-the-beat-dinner-package/

Thanks! I guess I’ll be canceling my le cellier reservation and will rebook without the package.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Australia receives a new kiosk, may not be ready on opening day:

https://blogmickey.com/2024/08/aust...wine-but-it-may-not-be-ready-for-opening-day/

 

[LilyWDW]

Australia receives a new kiosk, may not be ready on opening day:

https://blogmickey.com/2024/08/aust...wine-but-it-may-not-be-ready-for-opening-day/

So that explains that odd looking tent! Saw people talking about it on either FB or TT, trying to figure it out.

 

[drg6654]

What are the chances more stand up tables are added?

 

[crazy4wdw]

Menus & prices are up at Epcot for the Food and Wine Festival!

https://mickeyblog.com/2024/08/28/photos-menus-prices-up-for-epcots-food-

 

[Newsies]

brb eating my hat -- @gottalovepluto nailed it (as always)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1829134078299267546

 

[gottalovepluto]

brb eating my hat -- @gottalovepluto nailed it (as always)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1829134078299267546

Most expensive festival booth Disney ever built.

Admittedly, it goes along nicely with its neighbor, the most expensive garden Disney ever built.

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

Most expensive festival booth Disney ever built.

Admittedly, it goes along nicely with its neighbor, the most expensive garden Disney ever built.

OKAYYYYY I feel like the vibes are gonna make up for lack of "personality" here. The Encanto sing along happening, my f&w snackies on the many table around this area, I'm feelin it! 17 days!!!

 

[msmayor]

I'll admit - I'd love to experience the tastings and demos that happened pre-Covid at F&W. I'll still hope that someday, some form of that will return.

Thankfully, my visit to F&W this year coincides with the Swan/Dolphin Food and Wine event...so my daughter and I bought tickets for that. We're looking forward to that in addition to our Epcot days.

 

[kylenne]

brb eating my hat -- @gottalovepluto nailed it (as always)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1829134078299267546

Oh twitter's been having a field day with it all morning, that place is getting roasted harder than the meat at the flavors from fire booth!