Behind the Scenes Trader Sam's

[BanditsMommy]

Okay, who else is going to this? No idea what I'm in for, but I'm super stoked. Trying to figure out what exactly it will entail, but not a lot of info online.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

It's never been done before, so you probably won't find a lot of info online until after the first one.

 

[MapleGirl]

I just heard about it. Might try to convince the husband this has to happen.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I believe they are all sold out (unless there are some scheduled that are not part of Food & Wine)

 

[snowybelle]

I'm going next Wednesday (Sept 21) ! Very excited.

 

[BanditsMommy]

It's never been done before, so you probably won't find a lot of info online until after the first one.

Waaah! I'm going to the first one so I guess I'm a guinea pig. Just wasn't sure if other people booked it based on more info than I had.

 

[DINKsAtDisney]

Since your question got answers - Can I ask what it is without hijacking?

Also when you go, can you post with your review so we can have the inside info?

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Behind the Scenes at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto WHERE: Trader Sam's Grog Grotto at the Polynesian Village Resort
WHEN: September 21, 28; October 5, 12 -- noon to 2 p.m.
PRICE: $99 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.

This entertaining lunch event includes a tour of Trader Sam's, the iconic eatery where island fantasies come to life. Guests will learn about the restaurant's mystical history and how its famed specialty drinks and Asian-influenced menu are created to reflect the kitschy, colorful environment. Guests will be immersed in the experience by learning how to mix their favorite dark and light spirits into island drinks paired with unique spirits selections.

 

[jessicag13]

someone posted a review in the food & wine thread:
2016 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: September 14 - November 14, 2016

WEnt to the First Trader Sam's Behind the Scenes today...what a fun event.

All of the samples they provided for food were more close to actual size than sample size and I would say the drinks were at least half size if not more.

There were five courses...I got Photos of four.

1st COurse (No Pic) Shrunken Zombie HEad with Portugese Sausage Corn Dog
2nd Course - Passion Fruit Scallop Ceviche paired with Krakatoa Punch

3rd Course - Deconstructed Shrimp and Guacamole paired with Kentucky Spiced Cocktail

4th Course - Marinated Grilled Lamb Loin paired with Fog Cutter (in the three Ghosts mug which is coming soon to Grog Grotto from West Coast

5th Course - Shrunken HEad Red Velvet Rum Cake paired with HippopotoMai-Tai

I cant think of a single course I didnt like and as I said this was mostly all FUll /half size items so it was well worth the cost.

You left with the recipes for all five drinks and a Zombie Head Mug...really wish it was a special mug but oh well...

All in all a GREAT new event for Food and Wine