Has anybody done the Food Seminars during the F&W Festival?

[FSUMARCHIEF]

I just read on another thread about the F&W seminars, and had never heard of them before. I went to this link...

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wd...cotCulinaryExperiencesSpecialEventPage&bhcp=1

and read about them. They sound great, but a bit pricy. Anybody done them? Are they worth it?

Thanks & God bless!
Mark

 

[Forever42]

Which event/events are you talking about, from the link?

If you mean this:

Authentic Tastes Lecture Series
Enjoy these complimentary 45–minute seminars on the origins, tastes and traditions of such diverse ingredients as chocolate, olive oil, coffee and salts of the world.
When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Please refer to Festival Schedule for times and topics.

I believe those are brand new, and are free. If not, then which?

 

[FSUMARCHIEF]

I was referring to any of them. Had not heard of them until today. I just wondered if anyone had tried any of them, if so, were they worth it, etc.

Thanks!
Mark

 

[Forever42]

Oh, ok then. They're really events, then, not seminars What are the seminars are the free presentations about food and wine that change daily, and we did quite a few of those last year. Those are more worth it for locals, since you have to wait in line for 30 minutes to get a spot, then the presentation itself is about an hour, and you get the equivalent of one glass of wine / small sample of food, when you could just purchase something at the booths.

This will be our second year at the FWF, last year the Party for the Senses ended up being so amazing that we did a second, and cancelled our Lunch and Learn and Food and Wine Pairing. It is $95, but if you appreciate good food and wine, it's a bargain. There are dozens of "booths" set up for gourmet chefs and famous wineries, and they cook and pour all night, all you can eat. There are mini shows from bands and Cirque du Soleil - it's really an incredible experience.

This year we're doing at least two Parties for the Senses, and I'm doing two Wine Schools solo (Italy and Australia).

Oh, also, many if not most events are sold out by now because tickets went on sale in July. But try calling the Disney dining number and asking about them if you're interested. Here's even more info:

http://allearsnet.com/tp/ep/foodwine.htm

And why not, here are my pictures from the Parties for the Senses we did:

http://www.wdwfood.com/gallery/pfts

http://www.wdwfood.com/gallery/pfts2

 

[christinou]

Thank you so much for the photos, that gives me such a better feel for the event, we are going for the first time this year, and have booked party for the Senses.