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

[SamSam]

Over the years, DW and I developed a tradition of stopping by the Ireland Booth and getting a glass of O'Mara's Irish Cream to sip on the walk out. Much to our dismay, last year they did not have it!!! Fortunately, we found out soon enough and bought a bottle to keep back at the RV so we could have a glass at the campsite. I would ask that someone check Ireland as soon as they can and see if they include Irish Cream so I will have time to buy a bottle if they do not. Thank you for help with this vital information.

And that's how our traditions happen. We do something once and if it's special to us, we want to continue it. I will try and remember to check if the Ireland Booth is selling Irish Cream this year.

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Compared Lists

Most Current List from Disneyworld.com in black
Most Current additions from Deb in red

AFRICA
Marrakesh, Morocco
Kefta
Spicy Chicken Roll
Walnut and Honey Baklava

Cape Town, South Africa
Durban Spiced Chicken
Bobotie with Mango Chutney
Spice Cake with Marinated Fruit

LATIN AMERICA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pastel de Chocio
Beef & Corn Casserole
Grilled Beef with Chimichurri

Santiago, Chile
Carnaron con Pebre,
Empanada
Dulce de Leche

Mexico City, Mexico
Chilaquiles
Quesadilla con Chorizo

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Mofongo with Shrimp Salsa
Brazo Gitano
Pastelon de Amarillo

ASIA
Shanghai, China
Chicken Sha Cha
Ginger Ice Cream
Pork Pot Stickers

New Delhi, India
Samosa with Tamarind Sauce
Mango Mousse
Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Paratha Bread
Coconut Indian Rice Pudding

Tokyo, Japan
California Sushi Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Seaweed Salad with Shrimp and Orange

NORTH AMERICA
Montreal, Canada
Cheddar Cheese Soup
Maple Glazed Salmon
Maple Custard with Almond Crumble

Louisiana United States
Creole Shrimp
Crab and Catfish Gumbo
Crawfish Étouffée
Seafood Gumbo
Praline Bread Pudding

San Francisco, United States
Roasted Beet Salad
Seared Beef Medallion with Cheese Polenta
California Strawberry Shortcake

Boston - Hops & Barley
New England Lobster Roll
Boston Crab Cake

EASTERN EUROPE
Kraków, Poland
Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup
Kielbasa with Potato Pierogies
Cabbage Roll with Spiced Beef

Istanbul, Turkey
Manti with Yogurt Sauce
Pistachio Baklava
Meze

PACIFIC RIM
Melbourne, Australia
Barramundi Fish
Grilled Lamb Chops
Shrimp on the Barbie
Macadamia Nut and Chocolate Bar

Wellington, New Zealand
Lamb Slider
Kiwi Meringue Tart
Marinated Seafood Salad
Kiwi and Custard Roll

CONTINENTAL EUROPE
Lyon, France
Escargot Persillade en Brioche
Quiche Provençal
Crème Brûlée au Chocolat
Quiche au Fromage de Chevre
Coupe de Sorbets Champagne, Framboise and Chocolat Blanc,

Munich, Germany
Spaetzle with Creamy Mushroom Ragout
Apple Strudel
Regensburger Sausage

Athens, Greece
Greek Salad
Spanakopita
Melomakarona

Cork, Ireland
Potato Leek Soup with an Irish Cheddar Cheese Sitck
Irish Cheese Selection with Apple Chutney and Irish Soda Bread

Bologna, Italy
Baked Ziti
Mascarpone Cream Puff with Gianduja Chocolate
Sausage Pizza

Barcelona, Spain
Cold Tomato and Garlic Soup
Seared Tuna Loin with Roasted Red Peppers
Churro with Chocolate Sauce

Reims, Champagne
Selection of Moët & Chandon Champagnes
French Chocolates

Vienna, Austria
Tafelspitz
Beef Goulash
Apricot Buchtein

European Cheesemonger
Selection of Dutch, Spanish & Italian Cheeses

International Beers
Great Beers and Savory Snacks

 

[TDC Nala]

There's a new sticky on the Restaurant Reviews board for food and wine festival reviews. This thread will be unstuck tomorrow. It won't go away, but it won't be a sticky thread anymore.

 

[gismo1554]

BYW, does anyone know what goes into the St. Germain Red Cocktail (besides the St. Germain liquor)?

Oh I know this one as I've had one recently (well the traditional version):
St Germain
Champagne
Soda Water

but the disney version is a St Germain Red Cocktail (or was last year) which is:
St Germain
Vodka
Cranberry Juice

Not sure which one is this years

 

[Disbug]

Thank you for the great information Tinkerbelle and Nala!

 

[gismo1554]

Do the booths stay open during extra magic hours?

Yes they have done in the past so will probably this year
[QUOTE}And do they open at 11:00 am like the rest of the WS?[/QUOTE]
Yes

In general what are the times of the free wine seminars? I know someone is going to post the schedule thrus night, but I am so impatient! Have to get my touring plan together. This is the main reason my father is coming as he is experimenting with making his own wine and I remember that the presenters were very open for questions when I was there two years ago. Many of them stayed afterward to talk to people. He has 2 acres of vines in three or four different varieties in southern Alabama (not the most hospitable climate for grapes!) I know he will have a barrage of questions. We are sooo excited!

OK so looking at last year they were:
1:30pm/2:45pm/4pm/5:15pm for Food tastings
11am/12:30pm/2pm/3:30pm/5:30pm for the Estate wine seminars
1pm/3pm/5pm/7:15pm for the Vineyard wine seminars

 

[cdtommie]

Depends on which one it was...if it says Vidal on the label, depending on the year it sold for $19.99 per bottle, I see, since it has won many awards the current release is now up to $49.99 per bottle.

I just checked the bottle - is was $46.95 and says "Mission Hill Reserve Riesling Icewine Okanagan Valley VQA 2004"

 

[Bren's Mom]

We're planning Epcot on Thursday, 10/16. Is the F&W Festival that day and will it affect us any if we're not participating at all? Thanks!

 

[TDC Nala]

The Food and Wine Festival is every day from tomorrow, September 26, through November 9.

It shouldn't affect you much on a Thursday, the real crowds are in World Showcase on weekends.

 

[Bren's Mom]

Thanks!

 

[karrit2000]

The 7:15 wine seminars in the past have only been held on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday nights. The food tasting demos are only scheduled to run 5 days a week this year according to earlier information, I believe they are to be offered Wednesdays- Sundays only.

 

[TnTsParty]

Depends on which one it was...if it says Vidal on the label, depending on the year it sold for $19.99 per bottle, I see, since it has won many awards the current release is now up to $49.99 per bottle.

I just checked the bottle - is was $46.95 and says "Mission Hill Reserve Riesling Icewine Okanagan Valley VQA 2004"

The Vidal icewine is different then Reisling - actually its 2 different types of grapes - the bottle that was sold last year was a Reisling (what cdtommie posted above is the exact one I got last year) You can buy a cheaper icewine it just doesn't taste AS good as the Reisling that was sold last year. It actually all depends on how cold it gets at a certain time for how good the icewine will be for that year. I did lots of research last year after I fell in LOVE with the icewine they served.

 

[kabuki]

For everyone who is interested wdwmagic has posted some pictures from this morning before the preview opened!

I have to say I LOVE the signs this year!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/epcot_foodandwine_festival.htm

 

[Forever42]

For everyone who is interested wdwmagic has posted some pictures from this morning before the preview opened!

I have to say I LOVE the signs this year!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/epcot_foodandwine_festival.htm

I LOVE that apple logo!

Leaving work soon, hopefully will have some pictures and brochures later tonight!

 

[pumpkinfish]

Are we able to ship home the wine we purchase? Has anyone had experience with this in the past?

 

[kabuki]

I LOVE that apple logo!

Leaving work soon, hopefully will have some pictures and brochures later tonight!

I do love the apple also and the Mexico with the watermelon! Very Cool!
Have a blast and I can't wait to hear about what you see!

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Are we able to ship home the wine we purchase? Has anyone had experience with this in the past?

It was discussed earlier in this thread. Disney does not ship wine was the response I recall....

 

[chip&dale&fun]

For everyone who is interested wdwmagic has posted some pictures from this morning before the preview opened!

I have to say I LOVE the signs this year!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/epcot_foodandwine_festival.htm

I love the signs.....Sorry - did someone else post that????

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Sandy321]

This thread is no longer a sticky which means - ITS THURSDAY!!! The F&W fest has begun!!

It was discussed earlier in this thread. Disney does not ship wine was the response I recall....

I'm from Illinois, and I know that in order to ship wine, the distributors have to have an agreement with the state, and have to (probably) pay for the right to ship wine to the state - so as the F&W is a special event, and its a hassle to get agreements, Disney doesnt ship wine ... (I however do ship wine home through ups)

(and the above is from my memory, and I'll grant you its not always accurate!)

 

[lsutigerita]

I called Sunday to check out a couple of events to book during our visit Oct 30-Nov 2. We booked the new City Tastes event "Taste of Italy" for Oct 31. It was available. We tried to book the Food and Wine Pairing Nov 1 for Tastes of Italy but I was told that it was sold out.