Epcot's buffet for NYE

[bobbiwoz]

I didn't know there would be anything like this. We have dinner reservations at the Italy restaurant. Does anyone have recommendations based on past years Epcot's NYE buffet?

We are on the basic dining plan, and if this isn't covered, I'd still like to try it if past experiences say "It's worth it!"

Any opinions?
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining.htm

Thank you.
Bobbi

 

[DisneyPoly]

I was wondering the same thing ... where will it be taking place? Outside?

Thanks!

 

[CharacterFan]

I don't know for sure, but my guess is that it will either be in the Special Events building between the UK and Canada or it will be in a cove like the one in Italy. Since they say there will be music I think it'll be in the speical event building.

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

"Epcot's World Show Place Pavilion will again be hosting a buffet dinner this New Year's Eve."

The World Show Place Pavilion is the convention venue between Canada and the UK.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Has anyone done it in the past? We did do the Mothers Day brunch one year and was in that tented pavillion, and we did like the food.

Bobbi

 

[ADP]

I attended this last New Year's Eve and I can tell you it is a great buffet and well worth the price. The World Showplace Pavillion (or old millenium Village) was well decorated much like Party of the Senses; however, everyone was guaranteed a table and the food was setup like a buffet.

There are several stations where you can get different foods. Alcohol is not included in the price; however, soft drinks are included.

In my opinion the best part of this event was escaping the New Years Eve crowds at EPCOT and going into a nice, well decorated, roomy enrvironment where you were not constantly bumping into people. EPCOT was so busy last New Years Eve we could hardly move from place to place. I'm not trying to scare anyone away from EPCOT, but it was simply packed to the hilt. Wait times for attractions were over 200 minutes. The next day (New Years Day) I told DW we'd never go to another theme park on New Years again. We'll spend our time at our resort.

If you do find yourself in EPCOT on New Years Eve I highly recommend this event. It's well worth the price and a great event to celebrate New Years Eve with family and friends. Also, be sure to watch the midnight showing of Illuminations with the New Years Eve tag at the end. It was one of the best fireworks shows I've ever seen; very creative and imaginative.

 

[FanOfStitch]

For those who have done it, what kind of food is served? Is it different foods from around world showcase? I'm assuming they ahve something for everyone. Thanks!