***Epcot Food And Wine Festival Info 2008***

[jedijill]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one disappointed in Collette Peter's Sweet Sundays. I flew my mom down special for that event and we were beyond disappointed. I didn't attend the free event but now I'm sad we didn't. Definately not worth the expense.

Jill in KC

 

[kathyg]

One more question about ressies. Do you have to give them your credit card info after each reservation or can you do it at the end. It would seem that doing so after each reservation would waste lots of precious time.

Thanks.

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

One more question about ressies. Do you have to give them your credit card info after each reservation or can you do it at the end. It would seem that doing so after each reservation would waste lots of precious time.

Thanks.

If I remember correctly you have to give your cc# for each event booked since they are charged separately. Yes, it does waste a lot of time, which is why I book the smallest things first and leave stuff like PFTS last.

 

[sheryl0521]

Is there a special phone number to call for ressies for F&W or are they all handled through the 407-WDW-DINE number?

Thanks!

 

[Sawx04]

Is there a special phone number to call for ressies for F&W or are they all handled through the 407-WDW-DINE number?

Thanks!

You can use 407-WDW-DINE or 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378)...they both get answered by Disney Dinning.

 

[TDC Nala]

One more question about ressies. Do you have to give them your credit card info after each reservation or can you do it at the end. It would seem that doing so after each reservation would waste lots of precious time.

Thanks.

Seems to depend on what CM you get. Last year mine required me to read it only once. Year before I had to give the same number for every booking. AND she insisted on reading the spiel for every booking (dress code, cancellation - which you could do then -, no smoking, park admission required, blah blah blah)

Best thing to do is ask for the events that either fill up really quickly, or the events you can't live without, first.

 

[Kidoctr]

I went to a Sweet Sunday to see a particular presenter. This was not a chef or a baker, but a cake decorator. She made it clear at her presentation that she does not bake anymore, she only decorates cakes. I wanted to see her decorate some cakes. What did she do? Show how to bake them.

That and I had to get through two huge slices of cake and some cookies in addition to the breakfast buffet (which was pretty good actually)

This same presenter did a free demo the next day, which I went to because my friend wanted to. Guess what she did? Decorated cakes. And we got a slice of the same cake she presented at the Sweet Sunday. With the exception of the breakfast, the free demo was far better than the paid event. I won't be signing up for one of these again no matter who's presenting it.

Interesting observation. I had no idea. We were at Collette Peter's Sweet Sundays as well and did not know about the free demos. We'll be re-thinking that. Thanks for sharing ~

 

[dizneykid]

Best thing to do is ask for the events that either fill up really quickly, or the events you can't live without, first.

Does anyone remember from last year which events booked up the first day (or first couple of hours! ).

If I remember, I think Le Cellier was a quickie. Taking only a couple of hours, right? And I think the Brewer's Dinner was two days or so.

Just trying to plan what to ask for first! Any insight?

 

[oybolshoi]

Does anyone remember from last year which events booked up the first day (or first couple of hours! ).

If I remember, I think Le Cellier was a quickie. Taking only a couple of hours, right? And I think the Brewer's Dinner was two days or so.

Just trying to plan what to ask for first! Any insight?

I went over to All Ears and looked at their updates from last year ...

All the Le Cellier pairings were gone on the first day as was the Scotch pairing at Rose and Crown and the Sweet Sundays with Colette Peters. There was also a pairing that was supposed to be held in the Seas Salon over at Coral Reef that sold out on the first day and then later those sneaky wanks moved it back to the regular dining room in the restuarant.

Within the week, the following events were also sold out: Two vertical wine tastings, a sensory wine lunch featuring Caymus and Conundrum Vinyards, the signatue dinners at Bistro Paris and California Grill, The Brewers Dinner, five of the six exquisitely expensive evenings that were being offered, the kitchen conversation with Cat Cora, two afternoon tea sessions with Stephen Twinings, all of the F&W pairings in Italy and France save one each, a fair number of the additional pairings that were supposedly being held in the Seas Salon, and half of the available pairings in Morocco.

I agree with TDC Nala ... book what you most want first or the event that is likely to sell out quickest and then work down the list from there.

 

[dizneykid]

Thanks Brenda!

One more question: What is the Seas Salon at Coral Reef?

 

[oybolshoi]

Thanks Brenda!

One more question: What is the Seas Salon at Coral Reef?

It's a banquet room or some such in the Coral Reef pavilion ... I'd heard that there was another aquarium view there as well. I assume it gets used for receptions and things along those lines. The food would have been the same as that provided in the Coral Reef restaurant. And that is all I "know."

 

[dizneykid]

It's a banquet room or some such in the Coral Reef pavilion ... I'd heard that there was another aquarium view there as well. I assume it gets used for receptions and things along those lines. The food would have been the same as that provided in the Coral Reef restaurant. And that is all I "know."

Sounds nice. Thanks!

 

[Disbug]

Has anyone posted pictures of last years menus? I'm trying to budget our vacation money and curious about the prices for drinks at kiosks.

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

• Duo of Chocolate Truffles - $3.50 Recommended!
• Moet & Chandon Wines
• White Star - $8.25
• Rose Imperial - $9.50
• Nectar Imperial - $9.00
• Nectar Imperial
• Rose - $10.50

Chile

• Shrimp con Pebre Salsa - $3.75 Photo by: Cinderella Fan
• Tomatican with Manchego Cheese - $3.00 Photo by Momof6
• Mango and Strawberry Fruit Salad with Cilantro - $2.00 Recommended! Photo by Momof6
• Santa Rita Reserva Chardonnay - $2.75
• Montes Cabernet Carmenere - $3.25
• Montes Leyda Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc - $3.25
• Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - $2.75

Argentina

• Spicy Beef Empanada - $3.00 Recommended! Photo by Momof6
• Grilled Beef with Chimichurri Sauce - $4.00 Photo by Momof6
• Dulce de Leche - $2.00
• Bodega Norton Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - $3.50
• Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec - $3.50
• Bodega Norton Torrontes - $2.25
• Bodega Norton Chardonnay - $2.25

Mexico

• Chilaquiles - $3.75 Recommended! Photo by Momof6
• Quesadilla con Chorizo - $3.50 Photo by Momof6
• L.A. Cetto Chardonnay - $3.50
• L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah $3.50
• Dos Equis Beer - $2.50 (6 oz) - $4.50 (12 oz)
• Conga Juice $2.50

Spain

• Taste of Spain - Olives, Almonds, Chorizo - $3.25 Photo by Momof6
• Papas con Chorizo - $3.00 Photo by Momof6
• Spicy Calamari Stew with Saffron Rice - $3.00 Photo by wkrider
• Don Olegario Albarino Wine - $5.00
• Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial - $5.00
• Bodegas Julian Chivete Gran Feudo Rose $2.75
• Abadia Retuerta Rivola - $3.50

Ireland

• Chilled Potato Leek Soup with Irish Cheddar Cheese Stick - $2.75
• Boxty with Bacon Chips and Kerrygold Garlic and Fresh Herb Butter - $2.25 Photo by Momof6
• Irish Cheese Plate and Brown Bread with Apple Chutney and Kerrygold Irish Butter - $3.00 Photo by: Dafnaf
• Guinness Draught - $3.50 (6oz) - $5.50 (12oz)
• Bunratty Meade Honey Wine - $3.75
• Frozen Irish Coffee - $7.00

China

• Chicken Sha Cha - $3.50 Photo by Momof6
• Pork Pot Stickers - $3.50 Recommended! Photo by thunderbug548
• Caramel Ginger Ice Cream - $3.25
• Dragon's Hollow Chardonnay - $3.50
• Tsingtao Pure Draft Beer - $5.00
• Green Tea Plum Wine Cooler - $4.75

India

• Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Paratha Bread - $2.75 Photo by Momof6
• Samosa with Tamarind Sauce - $3.00 Photo by Momof6
• Coconut India Rice Pudding - $1.50 Photo by thunderbug548
• Grover Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc - $3.00
• Sula Chenin Blanc - $2.75
• Grover Vineyards Cabernet Shiraz - $3.00

South Africa

• Durban Spiced Chicken on a Skewer - $3.50 Photo by Momof6
• Bobotie with Mango Chutney - $3.00 Photo by Momof6
• Spice Cake with Marinated Fruit - $2.00
• Goat Door Chardonnay - $2.75
• Fairview Sauvignon Blanc - $2.25
• Goats do Roam Red - $2.25
• Bored Doe (Bourdeaux blend) - $2.75

Turkey

• Meze (Eggplant Puree, Bostana and Turkish Black Olives with Pita Bread) - $2.75 Photo by wkrider
• Manti with Yogurt Sauce - $3.50 Recommended! Photo by Momof6
• Authentic Pistachio Baklava from Turkey - $2.50
• Kavaklidere Selection Kirmizi Red - $3.50
• Kavaklidere Selection Beyaz White - $3.50
• Kavaklidere Cankaya White - $2.75
• Kavaklidere Yakut Red - $2.75
• Efes Pilsner Beer - $3.50 (6oz) - $5.50 (12oz)

Germany

• Spaetzle with Creamy Mushroom Ragout - $3.00 Photo by thunderbug548
• Debriziner Sausage with Saurkraut in a Pretzel Roll - $3.25 Photo by Momof6
• Apple Struedel - $2.25 Photo by Momof6
• S.A. Prum Blue State Riesling Kabinett - $3.25
• S.A. Prum Essence Riesling - $2.75
• S.A. Prum Riesling Spatlese - $5.25
• Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling - $5.00
• Beck's Beer - $3.50 (6oz) - $5.50 (12oz) - $12.25 (22oz)
• Beck's Oktoberfest - $3.50 (6oz) - $5.50 (12oz) - $12.25 (22oz)

Italy

• Insalata Caprese Salad - $3.25 Photo by Momof6
• Lasagna Al Forno - $3.00 Photo by Momof6
• Pizza - $3.00
• Zuppa Inglese - $3.00 Photo by Momof6
• Sant'Elena Pino Grigio - $3.00
• Cecchi Chianti Classico - $3.00
• Braida Moscato di Asti - $3.00
• Peroni Draft Beer - $3.00 (6oz)
• Lemonata Soda - $3.00
• Pelligrino Water - $3.00

Poland

• Cabbage Roll with Spiced Beef - $3.00 Recommended! Photo by Momof6
• Kielbasa and Potato Pierogies - $4.00 Photo by Momof6
• Paczki - $1.75
• Okocim Beer - $3.75 (6oz) - $6.75 (12oz)
• Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel - $3.00
• Kasztelanski Honey Wine - $3.25
• Nalewka Babuni Raspberry Wine - $3.25

Hops & Barley Market

• New England Crab Cake with Barley-Lentil Salad - $3.75 Photo by wkrider
• Samuel Adams Boston Lager Glazed Chicken Drumstick - $3.25 Photo by Momof6
• Samual Adams Beers:
• Black Lager - $5.00 (12oz)
• Boston Lager - $3.00 (6oz) - $4.50 (12oz) - $11.25 (22oz)
• Boston Ale - $3.00 (6oz) $4.50 (12oz) - $11.25 (22oz)
• Cream Stout - $5.00 (12oz)
• Cherry Wheat - $3.00 (6oz) - $4.50 (12oz) - $11.25 (22oz)
• Pale Ale - $5.00 (12oz)
• Honey Porter - $5.00 (12oz)
• Octoberfest - $3.00 (6oz) - $4.50 (12oz) - $11.25 (22oz)
• 12th Annual Festival Beer - $3.00 (6oz) - $4.50 (12oz) - $11.25 (22oz)

USA

• Maine Lobster Roll - $6.75
• BBQ Pork with Cole Slaw - $3.25 Photo by NeilDrum
• Strawberry Shortcake - $2.50 Photo by PrincessV
• Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling - $4.25
• Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Cabernet Sauvignon - $3.50
• Palmer Chardonnay - $3.25
• Sterling Napa Merlot - $4.25

Japan

• Spicy Tuna Roll - $3.50
• California Sushi Roll - $3.00
• Crispy Sukiyaki Beef Roll - $4.00 Photo by Momof6
• Vegetable Roll - $3.00 Photo by: Dafnaf
• Takara Plum Wine - $3.00
• Ozeki Dry Sake - $3.00
• Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer - $2.50 (6oz) - $4.75 (12oz)
• Bonki Sake - $8.00

Australia

• Shrimp on the Barbie - $4.25 Photo by wkrider
• Grilled Lamb Chop with Caramelized Onions - $4.75 Recommended!
• Macadamia Nut and Chocolate Bar - $2.50
• Rosemount Traminer Riesling - $2.50 Recommended!
• Benjamin Tawny Port - $3.50
• Foster's Lager: $3.00 (6oz) - $4.50 (12oz) - $11.25 (22oz)
• Wolf Blass President's Select Shiraz - $3.75
• Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz - Cabernet - $2.50

Morocco

• Kefta (Beef Pocket) - $3.75 Photo by Momof6
• Bastilla (Chicken Pie) - $2.75 Photo by Momof6
• Walnut Baklava - $2.00 Photo by Momof6
• Guerrouane Red - $2.50
• Bodegas Pinord Moscatel - $2.75
• Imported Beer - $5.25
• Zambra Sangria - $2.75
• Mint Iced Tea - $2.00

Oklahoma/Native American

• Three Sisters Cafe
• Three Sisters Soup: spicy zuccini, bean & corn chowder - $2.75 Photo by Momof6
• Seared Buffalo - $4.50 Photo by Momof6
• Sweet Iced Tea - $2.50
• The Rose Rock Diner
• Native American Peach Buckle - $2.00 Photo by Momof6
• Pecan Pie - $2.50 Photo by wkrider
• Oklahoma Centennial Chardonnay, Joullian Vineyards - $3.25
• Oklahome Centennial Cabernet Sauvignon, Joullian Vineyards - $3.75

France

• Escargot Persillade en Brioche - $4.50 Photo by thunderbug548
• Quiche au Fromage de Chevre - $3.75 Recommended! Photo by Momof6
• Coupe de Sorbets: Champagne, Framboise, & Chocolat Blanc - $4.75 Photo by: Cinderella Fan
• Georges Duboeuf Hobnob Chardonnay - $3.75
• Chateau Haut-Mondain, Bordeaux Rouge - $5.00
• Sparkling Pomegranate Kir - $6.00
• Bernard Sparr Extrem Riesling - $4.00
• St. Germain Red Cocktail: St. Germain liquor, vodka, & cranberry juice - $7.00

Great Beers of the World

• Pretzel and Pita Chips - $1.25 each
• Labatt Blue Light - $5.00 (12oz)
• Stella Artois: $3.50 (6oz) - $5.50 (12oz) - $12.25 (22oz)
• Labatt Blue: $3.00 (6oz) - $4.50 (12oz) - $11.25 (22oz)
• Bass Pale Ale: $3.50 (6oz) - $5.50 (12oz) - $12.25 (22oz)
• Brahma - $5.00 (12oz)

New Zealand

• Marinated Seafood Salad - $3.75 Photo by Momof6
• Lamb Slider - $4.50 Photo by Momof6
• Kiwi and Custard Roll - $1.50 Photo by Momof6
• Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc - $3.25
• Villa Maria Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot - $3.25
• Villa Maria Chardonnay - $3.25
• Villa Maria Pinot Noir - $3.75

Canada

• Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup - $3.00 Recommended, but the portions are half what they were last year! Photo by Momof6
• Maple Glazed Salmon with Roasted Corn and Arugula - $3.75 Photo by Momof6
• Maple Custard Topped with Almond Crumbs - $1.75 Photo by thunderbug548
• Mission Hill SLC Chardonnay - $3.50
• Mission Reserve Riesling Icewine - $5.25
• Mission Hill SLC Merlot - $3.50

Greece

• Greek Salad - $2.25 Recommended! Photo by Momof6
• Spanakopita - $3.00 Photo by Momof6
• Karydopita (Coffee and Walnut Cake) - $2.50
• Boutari Moschofilero - $3.25 Recommended!Boutari Naoussa - $3.75
• Tsantali Rapsani- $3.00
• Creta Olympias Xerolithia - $4.25

Peru

• Causa de Cangrejo (Yellow potato with crab salad) - $3.50 Photo by momof6
• Arroz con Pato (Duck with Cilantro Rice) - $3.25 Photo by thunderbug548
• Lucuma Mousse with an Alfajores Cookie - $2.00
• Tabernero Gran Rose - $2.75
• Tacama Gran Tinto - $2.25
• Tabernero Cabernet Sauvignon - $2.75
• Tabernero Borgona - $2.75
• Chicha Morada - $2.25
• Inca Kola - $2.00

Dominican Republic

• Mofongo (Mashed Yuca, pork cracklings and shrimp) - $3.75 Photo by Momof6
• Pastelon de Plantanos Amarillos - $3.00 Photo by Momof6
• Coconut Flan - $1.50
• Presidente Beer - $5.00
• Presidente Light Beer - $5.00

 

[Kidoctr]

Mmmmm.....that menu brings back memories!! Yum!

We made a mistake last year and only allowed a few hours to explore the kiosks at World Showcase. We didn't even make it through half of them - too many other events that we had reserved. Ugh, tough decision because we loved all the hard ticket events too!

 

[ashleylovesthebeach]

Hi Everyone,
I am new to this thread and will be attending the Food and Wine Festival for the first time this year. I am sure this has already been answered so I apologize in advance for re-asking.
I have heard there is usually some sort of beer tasting. Can you tell me if this is just at a kiosk or if this is something I will need ressies for? I like very little wines, only a handful, but enjoy drinking different kinds of beer and thought it would be neat to try some new things.
Thanks for any advice you can give!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Has anyone posted pictures of last years menus? I'm trying to budget our vacation money and curious about the prices for drinks at kiosks.

I have pictures of the food in my Oct link in my signature

 

[TDC Nala]

The Le Cellier pairing sold out completely (for the entire festival) within the first ten minutes of booking.

There was a Signature Dinner in the Seas Salon which I did go to. It is pretty much as Brenda describes. I did not take photos of the room, only the food.

All pairings were moved from the Seas Salon because it was needed for weddings and corporate parties, according to Coral Reef's manager.

Sam Adams has a beer tasting. You do not need reservations or to sign up. It's just that, a tasting. You get a few tastes of beer.

Before 2008 there was an international beer seminar where each table got several FULL bottles of beer to taste and share. That is no longer presented. As of 2007, the sponsor, InBev, got involved with Anheuser Busch which is associated with other theme parks in the Orlando area. (It's now being said that InBev is set to actually buy Anheuser Busch)

 

[KennySC]

Sam Adams has a beer tasting. You do not need reservations or to sign up. It's just that, a tasting. You get a few tastes of beer.
)

It is actually more like tastes of 5 or more different Sam Adams' beers. If you total them up you get at least a nice cup full.

 

[yettimedic]

I went over to All Ears and looked at their updates from last year ...

All the Le Cellier pairings were gone on the first day as was the Scotch pairing at Rose and Crown and the Sweet Sundays with Colette Peters. There was also a pairing that was supposed to be held in the Seas Salon over at Coral Reef that sold out on the first day and then later those sneaky wanks moved it back to the regular dining room in the restuarant.

Within the week, the following events were also sold out: Two vertical wine tastings, a sensory wine lunch featuring Caymus and Conundrum Vinyards, the signatue dinners at Bistro Paris and California Grill, The Brewers Dinner, five of the six exquisitely expensive evenings that were being offered, the kitchen conversation with Cat Cora, two afternoon tea sessions with Stephen Twinings, all of the F&W pairings in Italy and France save one each, a fair number of the additional pairings that were supposedly being held in the Seas Salon, and half of the available pairings in Morocco.

I agree with TDC Nala ... book what you most want first or the event that is likely to sell out quickest and then work down the list from there.

when do they start booking these ? I have not even seen the full line up yet

 

[disneyfav4ever]

It is actually more like tastes of 5 or more different Sam Adams' beers. If you total them up you get at least a nice cup full.

It was four or five different kinds, that's like the one thing I didn't take a picture of.