Food and Wine Festival booth listing scan

[karrit2000]

Sorry but that is the incomplete listing from the WDW website which has already been posted many times.

 

[gismo1554]

Someone has posted a link here

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1965509

 

[karrit2000]

Thanks Gismo, I already found that thread so my questions have been answered. I now have my own copy of the guidebook to peruse & plan. I'm really disappointed that they have cut back on the number of free wine seminars but I was expecting that so I wasn't surprised.

 

[Sandy321]

I wonder if it would help if at least 1,000 of us ( ) wrote to WDW guest relations on how we would love to have more seminars... its for me, I love anything I can get, but if the crumbs they are throwing get smaller and smaller, than more and more people will vye for those treats, and I wont be pushing and shoving my way - I will stay home and try the Chicago Food and Wine Festival... or one of the other various ones around the country...

 

[NejTheLion]

Yeah, I was afraid of this. Considering how much the special events were cut back (those being the ones that people actually pay for), I was worred they'd cut back on the free seminars as well. Only thing we can do is tell Disney how disappointed we are.

Though, I'm sure everyone will still have a great time!

 

[SamSam]

Hmmm, Dh and I have been taking longer and longer vacations during the wine and food fest, but it looks like we may have to re-think our plan. Our plan was to eventually be at the Food and Wine Fest for the entire time (currently at almost 3 weeks), but with the cutbacks this year, we will look at other Food and Wine Fest's to attend and cut back our 'used to be favorite' to 1 week.
What gives? Did WDW just get too complacent because of how popular the Food and Wine Fest became? It became popular because of all that was offered. Now they are reducing so many popular things; the wine pairings, the wine seminars, the signature dinners...............too many reductions to make this event something that we 'have to do'.

 

[oybolshoi]

Hmmm, Dh and I have been taking longer and longer vacations during the wine and food fest, but it looks like we may have to re-think our plan. Our plan was to eventually be at the Food and Wine Fest for the entire time (currently at almost 3 weeks), but with the cutbacks this year, we will look at other Food and Wine Fest's to attend and cut back our 'used to be favorite' to 1 week.
What gives? Did WDW just get too complacent because of how popular the Food and Wine Fest became? It became popular because of all that was offered. Now they are reducing so many popular things; the wine pairings, the wine seminars, the signature dinners...............too many reductions to make this event something that we 'have to do'.

My husband and I have been asking ourselves the same questions ... we're still looking forward to our trip next month and the events we have planned, but we're very disappointed in the overall lack of events, wine seminars, and cooking demos. And if this keeps up we may find ourselves traveling to other locales in October. Who would have thought this was possible???

Forever42 ... thanks again for posting the food booth info from your guidebook!

 

[Unca_Scrooge]

Great, the so called Australian booth only sells Foster's lager.
Which no one in Australia drinks, it's an export beer. So you just know the Australian servers there are snickering at you when you order it.

 

[OKW Lover]

I've looked over the brochure and don't see the Aussie Wine Walkabout listed. Is there one this year?

 

[weluvslinkydog]

Can't wait to hear about the F & W! I'm wondering...since there seems to be a drastic reduction in the number of free wine seminars...for those who attend one soon, could you let us know if the seminars hold more people than previous years? Are they longer sessions? Can't wait to hear more!

 

[webray]

I've looked over the brochure and don't see the Aussie Wine Walkabout listed. Is there one this year?

Yes, there is...and the wines there are quite good. All four wineries new this year, the aussie employees are thrilled and so were hubby and I when we tried them yesterday.

 

[Laurabearz]

Here is the direct link to the pamplet

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/acrobat/2008-09/42592132.pdf

 

[Tinker_Belle]

I've looked over the brochure and don't see the Aussie Wine Walkabout listed. Is there one this year?

Yes, there is...and the wines there are quite good. All four wineries new this year, the aussie employees are thrilled and so were hubby and I when we tried them yesterday.

What exactly is a Wine Walkabout? Would it be odd for me to bring my teenager along with me? (It's just the two of us this time.) How much talking/listening is involved? I don't want to bore him too much, but I love this kind of thing!

Sorry for all the questions. This is my first F&WF, and I can't wait! TIA

 

[oybolshoi]

Yes, there is...and the wines there are quite good. All four wineries new this year, the aussie employees are thrilled and so were hubby and I when we tried them yesterday.

Excellent news! Thanks for posting and be sure to have a most excellent time today ... I can't wait to hear all about the Gala tonight!

 

[oybolshoi]

What exactly is a Wine Walkabout? Would it be odd for me to bring my teenager along with me? (It's just the two of us this time.) How much talking/listening is involved? I don't want to bore him too much, but I love this kind of thing!

Sorry for all the questions. This is my first F&WF, and I can't wait! TIA

the wine walkabouts require a "passport" in order to participate. Basically you pay about $10-$15 per person in order to sample four different wines ... in past years it's not been a very large area, but there are displays set up for each region that's being featured and there is a CM at each "stop" who will pour your wine (when you show that passport) and answer any questions you may have. There's no time limit ... it's as long or as short as you want it to be.

Feel free to correct me Webray, since I haven't been to one this year (yet).

 

[Tinker_Belle]

the wine walkabouts require a "passport" in order to participate. Basically you pay about $10-$15 per person in order to sample four different wines ... in past years it's not been a very large area, but there are displays set up for each region that's being featured and there is a CM at each "stop" who will pour your wine (when you show that passport) and answer any questions you may have. There's no time limit ... it's as long or as short as you want it to be.

Feel free to correct me Webray, since I haven't been to one this year (yet).

Thanks for the quick response. It sounds great! Where do I get a passport?

 

[OKW Lover]

Thanks for the quick response. It sounds great! Where do I get a passport?

You buy it at the entrance to the Walkabout.

 

[BellTinkR]

Here is the direct link to the pamplet

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/acrobat/2008-09/42592132.pdf

First off, congrats on being smoke-free! I am too, it's been over 7 months for me. I know what an accomplishment it is. You go, girl!

Second, thanks for the link to the complete Festival guide. It's great to be able to read the whole thing ahead of time and make some plans.

Finally - does anyone know any details on this "California Food & Wine Festival" that's listed on the very last page? It looks like it is scheduled during the Flower & Garden Festival, so if you planned your next trip for between April 24th and May 31st, you would get to attend both festivals at the same time.

 

[luvpooh]

Finally - does anyone know any details on this "California Food & Wine Festival" that's listed on the very last page? It looks like it is scheduled during the Flower & Garden Festival, so if you planned your next trip for between April 24th and May 31st, you would get to attend both festivals at the same time.

That is the F&WF at Disneyland in California. It looks like they expanded it maybe by a week or so this year, this is going to be their 3rd or 4th year doing it, I think it started with one long weekend maybe.

 

[webray]

What exactly is a Wine Walkabout? Would it be odd for me to bring my teenager along with me? (It's just the two of us this time.) How much talking/listening is involved? I don't want to bore him too much, but I love this kind of thing!

Sorry for all the questions. This is my first F&WF, and I can't wait! TIA

This year is is $8.50 per person, hubby and I bought one and shared. There are four wineries, you visit each and choose a wine from each, some great options this year.