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Festival Highlights
(Seminars, Demonstrations and Merchandise)
Guests may call 407-WDW-FEST to book all of their events
Festival Welcome Center - 9am-9pm, Innoventions West
Experience complimentary wine seminars, book signings by renowned wine authors, and find Festival information at the Information Station. Shop for commemorative Festival merchandise, Festival poster and recipe booklet. Discover over 300 varieties of wines from the cellars of the prestigious wineries showcased at the Festivals seminars and dinners. Meet representatives from over 100 wineries and purchase their wines by the glass at the Meet the Winemaker location.
International Marketplaces - Around World Showcase
Take a culinary tour around the world. From Australian sensations to Turkish delights, tempt yourself at each marketplace with appetizer-portions from $1 - $4.50.
Africa
South Africa
Morocco and Mediterranean
Asia
Singapore - NEW
China
India
Japan
Continental Europe
France
Ireland
Greece
Italy
Spain - NEW
Oktoberfest
Eastern Europe
Poland
Turkey - NEW
Latin America
Tortilla Cocina
Puerto Rico - NEW
Chile - NEW
Mexico
North America
Canada
United States
Wild Florida Shrimp
Hops and Barley Market
Northern Europe
Scandinavia
Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Great Beers of the World
Pacific Rim
New Zealand
Australia
"Eat to the Beat" Concert Series
5:45, 7:00, & 8:15 p.m.
World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre
Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Kansas
Oct. 3-6: The Commodores
Oct. 7-9: Edgar Winter
Oct. 10-13: Kool & the Gang
Oct. 14-16: The Gap Band
Oct. 17-19: Arturo Sandoval and Nestor Torres
Oct. 20-23: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
Oct. 24-25: The Beach Boys
Oct. 26-28: FamilyStoneExperience
Oct. 29-31: The Miracles Review featuring Sydney Justin
Nov. 1-4: Chubby Checker & the Wildcats
Nov. 5-7: The Rippingtons with lead singer Russ Freeman
Nov. 8-10: Lover Boy
Nov. 11-13: Three Dog Night
Entertainment subject to change without notice.
Special Exhibits
NEW! Botswana, Africa-Hosted by TBD(World Showcase Plaza West,
Canada side)
NEW! Castilla y Leon, Spain-Hosted by TBD(World Showcase between
France and Morocco)
NEW! Turkey-Hosted by TBD(World Showcase between
France and Morocco)
Australia: Discover Down Under-hosted by Penfolds, Rosemount Estate and Lindemans Wines- World Showcase between Germany and African Outpost
Catch a culinary demonstration, a complimentary wine seminar and enjoy Aboriginal entertainment! Passport for the Aussie Walkabout can also be purchased for a tasting tour of five wine regions. Please check the schedule posted at the exhibit for daily activities.
The American Adventure Courtyard -World Showcase, American Adventure) Step into a rural setting where traditional crafts, artisans, food, entertainment and special exhibits celebrate the charm of New England.
A View of the Green Mountain State-hosted by Vermont Department of Tourism- Catch a glimpse of the best of Vermont from Maple Syrup to the great outdoors!
The History of Beer in America-hosted by the Boston Beer Company, Inc., brewers of Samuel Adams Beer®.- American Adventure Courtyard- Learn about the history of beer including the art and science of brewing.
Complimentary Seminars-Daily: 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:15 pm
Wild Florida Shrimp-hosted by the Florida bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture(World Showcase)
Tortilla Cocina-hosted by Mission Foods(World Showcase between Mexico and Norway)
Discovery an interactive zone with activities for all ages, step on the Mission Foods Tortilla scale and find out what you weigh in tortillas! See how many tortillas it would take to equal the weight of an average auto or the Empire State Building!
The Art of PreparingTea- hosted by Twinings®- (World Showcase, United Kingdom, behind Twinings®Tea Caddy in courtyard)
Discover how tea became a British tradition and learn from a Master Brewer where the best tea leaves are grown and how they are transformed to make the perfect cup!
Complimentary seminar, please see the daily entertainment schedule for times.
German Keg Tapping Ceremony-(World Showcase, Germany)EveryFriday, Saturday, and Sunday
Join in a traditional keg tapping ceremony and dont miss this opportunity to taste the seasonal Oktoberfest brew shipped direct from Munich for the Festival!
Great Beers of the World-hosted by Interbrew®- (World Showcase, United Kingdom, Rose & Crown Pub Garden)
Discover the distinctive flavors of premium ales and lagers such as Stella Artois, Bass Ale and Becks.
Complimentary seminars,please see the daily entertainment schedule for times.
Celebrate the Harvest- (Test Track Walkway - Future World East)
The Buzz about Honey-hosted by the National Honey Board
Daily 9am - dusk only on weekends. Meet a beekeeper and peer into see-through observation hives to watch thousands of honeybees at work.
Nuts About Peanuts -hosted by the Peanut Advisory Board- Daily 9am - dusk - Attend Peanut University and test your knowledge of this delicious and nutritious treat! Meet a peanut farmer, pick up your own peanut starter kit and grab a bag of peanuts.
FUN FOR FAMILIES
Fun at the Land!
(Future World West, The Land Pavilion)
Living with the Land - Bountiful Harvest! -The Land Greenhouses celebrate the fall harvest with a colorful pumpkins and melons and our USA-exclusive tomato "trees" laden with hundreds of fruits. Search the pumpkin patches for 200+ pound giants, then feast your eyes on the hanging melon and gourd gardens. Look closely for Hidden Mickeys growing throughout the greenhouses!
Behind the Seeds Greenhouse Tour- Please call 407.WDW.TOUR for reservations -Take the entire family on an interactive backstage tour of The Land greenhouses and fish farm. Get up-close and personal with gigantic fruits, good bugs, fish and alligators! Do the herb-and-spice challenge, taste-test a greenhouse-grown vegetable, and sprout a seed in your pocket. Bring your camera and take home ideas for growing your own food at home!
Festival Seminars, Demonstrations, and Merchandise
Festival Welcome Center-Innoventions West
Open Daily 9:00 am 9:00 pm
Experience complimentary wine seminars, book signings by renowned wine authors and find Festival information at the Information Station. Shop for commemorative Festival merchandise, Festival poster and recipe booklet. Discover over 300 varieties of wines from the cellars of the prestigious wineries showcased at the Festivals seminars and dinners. Meet representatives from over 100 wineries and purchase their wines by the glass at the Meet the Winemaker location.
Artisan Garden - (Imagination Walkway)
An ecelctic array of artists celebrates the Festival's diversity of taste!
Odyssey- The Chef's Showplace-hosted by Viking(Located between Future World & World Showcase)
Culinary demonstrations with Walt Disney World Chefs, visiting celebrity chefs and authors watch the pros in action! Please check daily schedules for book signings, demonstration times, topics and presenters.
Authentic Taste Seminars(The Odyssey) - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
To celebrate our 10thanniversary we are launching a complimentary 45-minute seminar series on the origins, tastes and traditions of diverse ingredients such as chocolate, coffee, olive oil and salts of the world.
Festival Store (World Showcase, between Showcase Tower West and Canada)
Find exclusive Festival pins, Disney kitchen and cooking products and commemorate Festival souvenirs.
Extraordinary Culinary Experiences
Party for the Senses - Eat, Drink, and Celebrate- (World Showcase, World ShowPlace)
A tribute to the sensory arts! Begin your evening with a reserved seat at the "Eat to the Beat" concert series at the America Gardens Theatre. Following the show, World Showplace becomes the setting for an amazing evening showcasing the talents of 25 eminent chefs and 70 wines and beers. Wander amongst various tasting stations in the midst of imaginative decor and awe-inspiring acts from Cirque du Soleil, La Nouba. (6:30 - 9:00 pm).
CALL 407.WDW.FEST (407.939.3378) starting July 25th 7:00am or visit the Festival Welcome Center for additional information and reservations.
Saturdays - $95.00 per person plus tax, gratuity included
Park admission required
Call 407-WDW-FEST (407-939-3378) or visit the Festival Welcome Center for additional information and reservations.
The Odyssey Cooking School- (Odyssey)
For the first time, we will be offering our Guests the opportunity to participate in an interactive cooking and learning experience. A Walt Disney World Chef will assist a visiting chef and guide teams to create a themed meal, which will be sampled and paired with appropriate wines at the conclusion of the class.Limited to 20 Guests
Thursdays 10am - 1:30pm
Price $100 per person plus tax, gratuity included
Park admission NOT required
10/06 - Mexican, Ximena Mariscal, Escuela de Cocina Mexico
10/13 - Steakhouse Eatery, Ted Siegel, Institute of Culinary Education
10/20 - Italian, Giuliano Hazan, Cooking School, Tampa
10/27 - Japanese, Chef Kanda, Mitsukoshi, Epcot
11/03 - Indian Treasures, Julie Sahni, New York
11/10 - Mediterranean Treats, Einav Gefen, NYC
Sweet Sundays- The Odyssey Culinary Center
Cakes, pastries, and all things sweet take center stage! Guests are welcomed with a light breakfast with sparkling wine. While seated, a celebrity pastry chef will create three dessert items that will be sampled throughout the demonstration.
Sundays - 10am - 12pm
$55.00 plus tax, gratuity included
Park admission required
October 2 - Julian Rose, Callebaut Chocolates
October 9 - Jacquy Pfeigger, French Pastry School
October 16 - Jean Claude Perrenou, Waldorf Astoria, NYC
October 23 - Richard Ruskell, Montage, Laguna Beach, CA
October 30 - Wayne Harley Brachman, Food Network's Melting Pot
November 6 - Jeff Lehuede, Four Season, Niguel, CA
November 13 -Colette Peters, Colette's Cakes, NY
Specialty Dinners-World Showcase - Experience unique dining adventures at Epcot®, each with a unique theme!
6:00 9:00 pm
($125.00 plus tax, gratuity included)
Park admission NOT required
Spirited Ball*(The American Adventure Rotunda)
Sunday, October 30 -*Costumes are not permitted at this event.
This Halloween Eve, the American Adventure is haunted by history, experience a Revolutionary Masked Ball with magnificent food and drink in an atmosphere of eerie elegance and haunted heritage.
A Taste of Turkey: A Mediterranean Feast(World ShowPlace)
Thursday, November 3
Acclaimed Chefs from Turkey bring their tastes and traditions from across the globe to transport you back to the Ottoman Empire to experience the abundance and variety of Turkish Cuisine.
Brewers Dinner An Evening with Jim Koch(American Adventure Rotunda)
Tuesday, November 8
Enjoy an elegant dinner with the founder of Samuel Adams Beer. Jim Koch will take you through the history of beer in America and surprise you with great food and beer pairings. Explore the flavor and nuances of great premium domestic beers fromThe Boston Beer Company, Inc., brewers of Samuel Adams Beer®.
Lunch and Learn The Odyssey Culinary Center
Observe a celebrity chef prepare your three-course lunch. A notable wine principle will present accompanying wines.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$75.00 per person, plus tax, included gratuity
Park admission required.
September 30 Suvir Saran, Devi, New York NY, Indian
October 1 TBD
October 7 John Malik, 33 Liberty, SC,American
October 8 John Ash, Fetzer Vineyards, CA
October 14 Ming Tsai, Blue Ginger, MA, Asian
October 15 Andrew Sutton, Napa Rose, CA
October 21 Karlheinz Hauser - German
October 22 TBD
October 28 Cat Cora, Iron Chef, American
October 29 Dede Wilson, PBS, American
November 4 Chris Prosperi, Metro Bis, CT, French
November 5 Nina Simonds,A Spoonful of Ginger,Author
November 11 Ben and Karen Barker, Magnolia Grill
November 12 Sondra Bernstein, Girl and the Fig, Sonoma, CA
Exquisite Evenings at Epcot- (World ShowPlace and Wonders Retreat)
Celebrity and Walt Disney World Chefs team up to prepare a stellar five-course meal. Renowned wine professionals will present exceptional wine from two to three different vineyards.
6:00 - 9:00 pm.
$185 per person, plus tax; includes gratuity
Park admissionNOTrequired.
Please note that this is the only in-park event that does not require admission.
Call 407-WDW-FEST to schedule
09/30 - 10thAnniversary Champagne Dinner- Brilliant Bubbles
10/07 - Sizzlin' South America
10/13 - California Goldmine
10/14 - The Amazement of Australia
10/20 - Pacific Northwest Escape
10/21 - A Taste of Italy
10/27 - Tuscan Tales
10/28 - Bordeaux - French Fatale***
11/04 - Romancing the Rhone
11/10 - Discover Portugal
11/11 - California Adventure
***PLEASE NOTE THIS DINNER WILL TAKE PLACE AT WONDERS RETREAT NOT WORLDSHOWPLACE.
Epcot Wine Schools
A day long program hosted by a prestigious wine authority. All Wine Schoolsinclude a continental breakfast and lunch and a certificate of completion.
All schools are from 9am - 3pm
($125 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity)
Park admissionNOTrequired.
Sat 10/15 - Wine 101 presented by Karen MacNeil from the Culinary Institute
Of America (Wonders Retreat)
Sat 10/22 - Advanced Aussie Wine School presented by Matt Lane from
Southcorp (Wonders Retreat)
Sun 10/23 - Advanced Aussie Wine School presented by Matt Lane from
Southcorp (Wonders Retreat)
Sat 10/29 - Italian Wine School presented Sharron McCarthy from Castello
Banfi (Alfredos, Italian Pavilion)
Sun 10/30 - Italian Wine School presented Sharron McCarthy from Castello
Banfi (Alfredos, Italian Pavilion)
Sat 11/05 - Spain Wine School presented by Doug Frost M.S, M.W.
(Wonders Retreat)
Sat 11/12 - Advanced Bordeaux Wine School presented by Robin Kelley
OConnor (Bistro de Paris, French Pavilion)
Food & Wine Pairings
This is a great opportunity to discover three wines with three tasting portions from Epcot signature restaurants.
$35.00 per person plus tax, gratuity included
Park admission required.
Sake, Sushi, and Sashimi
Mitsukoshi Restaurant, Japan Pavilion
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Nov. 7
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Mediterranean Family Style
Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 & 8
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Featured wineries and menu selection will change daily
Coral Reef, Living Seas Pavilion
Sept 30, Oct. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28,
Nov. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, & 11
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Featured wineries and menu selection will change daily
Le Cellier, Steakhouse, Canada Pavilion
Sept 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4 &11
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Regional French Specialties -Aselection of the finest charcuterie, a variety of prepared meats and meat dishes that are cured, smoked, or processed, such as pates, rillettes, hams, sausages, etc., and imported French cheeses will be paired with the wine selection.
Bistro de Paris, French Pavilion
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Nov. 5
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Regional Italian Specialties
LOriginale Alfredo di Roma, Italy Pavilion
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, Nov. 6, &13
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Vertical Wine Tastings- (California Grill at Disneys Contemporary Resort)
This is a rare opportunity for wine lovers to experience a tasting of ten vintages from exceptional vineyards.
Saturdays - 1:30 3:00pm
($95 - $150 per person plus tax, includes gratuity)
10/01 ($125) Flora Springs Trilogy Red Meritage, Napa Valley
10/08 ($125) Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
10/15 ($95) Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon with one vintage of John
Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
10/22 ($125) Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
10/29 ($150) Chateau Angelus, St. Emilion "Premier Grand Cru Classe"
11/05 ($125) Jean-Luc Columbo "Cornas" Vertical of Single Vineyard Syrah, Rhone
11/12 ($95) A. Ferreira Vintage Port, Portugal
Signature Dinners Series-(Select Walt Disney World Signature Restaurants)
Walt Disney World Signature Restaurant Chefs invite a celebrity chef into their kitchen to prepare a five-course dinner. All dinners are accompanied by great wines and are hosted by featured vinters.
6:00 9:00 pm
($145 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity)
10/02 - California Dreamin, California Grill, Disneys Contemporary Resort
10/09 - Flavors of Africa, Jiko, The Cooking Place, Disneys Animal Kingdom
Lodge
10/16 - Aussie Capers, Citricos, The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
10/23 - Jewels of the Greek Isles, Citricos, The Grand Floridian Resort and
Spa
11/03 - Inspirations of India, Jiko, The Cooking Place, Disneys Animal
Kingdom Lodge
Signature Dinners at Epcot®
Walt Disney World Signature Restaurant Chefs invite a celebrity chef into their kitchen to prepare a five-course dinner. All dinners are accompanied by great wines and are hosted by featured vintners.
6:00 9:00 pm
($145 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity)
Park admissionNOTrequired
10/16 Tour de France, Bistro de Paris, French Pavilion
11/06 Trappers Expedition, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada Pavilion
Race for the Taste- Sunday, October 9th7:00 am
A 10K course starting at Disneys Wide World of Sports continuing though the Disney-MGM Studios, Disneys Boardwalk and concluding at Epcot®.
All events and times are subject to change without notice