F&W - Aug 31st

[HatboxHaint]

How bad is Epcot World Showcase on the first night of F&W? Anyone ever experienced that? I don't think our group is really hung up on going to the booths but wants to explore world showcase and eat some of the traditional snacks.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

The dates haven't been announced yet, or have they? Where did you hear the 31st?

 

[nkereina]

We went on the first day of F&W last year, which was Thursday August 31st I believe. We got there at opening and were there most of the day, leaving around 4pm, so I can't speak to night time. The daytime was moderately crowded but not uncomfortably so. The lines moved quickly. I'd say we stopped at about 6 booths during that time. It was not as bad as I thought it would be, being the first day. I also saw a lot of my favorite bloggers and podcasters around so that was a bonus!

 

[Princess_Lisa]

The dates haven't been announced yet, or have they? Where did you hear the 31st?

I was going to say...I'm hoping they move up the opening a couple weeks sooner than last year so I can do it during my August trip.

 

[Tomh]

Our last day in Epcot is the 25th. I'm not expecting Food and Wine by then, but I have to say, I would be pretty stoked if it happened

 

[madzy]

Our last day in Epcot is the 25th. I'm not expecting Food and Wine by then, but I have to say, I would be pretty stoked if it happened

Same.

 

[HopperFan]

Friday of Labor Day Weekend ......
..... there will be lots traveling to Disney
just for that on a three day weekend.
I would expect it to be very busy.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

I don't think the dates have been announced yet? IF 8/31 is the first day I think it will be packed....Friday night....Labor day weekend....F&W.....trifecta of crazy

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Friday night....Labor day weekend....F&W.....trifecta of crazy

 

[HatboxHaint]

The dates haven't been announced yet, or have they? Where did you hear the 31st?

Kenny the pirate

 

[Tomh]

Kenny the pirate

Not official, but . .. kenny has a pretty good track record.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Last year they started on a Thursday, not a Friday. if they start on a Thursday again, around the same time, it'll be the 30th, not the 31st. But there's no way to know until the announcement.

even if it starts Thursday, the first Friday night will be ridiculously crowded, because Friday nights and Saturdays are when many of the locals come.