Tickets for F and W Party of the Senses

[Biddler]

I heard that they go on sale sometime in July. I know they go fast so does anyone know when in July they do go on sale?

 

[Eljay]

I'm a big F&W fan, never heard of that! I will investigate & get back to you.
P.S. Off Kilter ROCKS!

 

[SamSam]

I haven't heard yet when they will go on sale. Like you, I'm anxiously waiting so I can try and make ressies before they sell out.
I hope someone out there has an inside connection so we can have a date to mark on our calendars.

 

[Eljay]

Here you go, the reservation info is at the bottom. Thanks for the heads up! I will check it out myself.

8th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Presents Creative Fare Oct. 18-Nov. 16
Chocolate Debuts from Piedmont, Italy; Eat to the Beat! Concerts Return
Disney guests will sample wines from renowned vintners and boutique wineries, taste creative cuisine of many regions and soak up non-stop entertainment during the eighth annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Oct. 18-Nov. 16 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
One of the world’s largest food and wine experiences with more than 100 wineries represented, the festival expands each year with new offerings and events. The park’s 11 World Showcase countries and special festival marketplaces, including this year’s "Australia, Discover Down Under" experience, will serve up food and wine samplings from exotic regions around the globe, with appetizer-sized tastings ranging from $1-$4.50. The festival’s first major Future World experience, "Chocolate, the Sweet Emotion, from Piedmont, Italy," opens near Innoventions Plaza behind Fountain Café. And for the second year, the Eat to the Beat! concert series promises nightly performances by artists including Sister Sledge, The Spinners, Three Dog Night, The 5th Dimension, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, and Chubby Checker & the Wildcats. In addition, the prestigious Bordeaux Wine School USA returns for a second year, and the Banfi Italian and Australian wine schools make their festival debuts.

Guests also can enjoy scheduled culinary demonstrations, wine seminars and multi-cultural performances at no additional cost. For beer aficionados, there are the "History of Beer in America" tastings and seminars by the Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams beer.

The Party for the Senses food-and-wine-tasting weekly events each feature the creations of 18 eminent chefs and choices of more than 50 wines and beers. In addition, guest opportunities to reserve the more intimate Food and Wine Pairings have increased by 60 percent, with pairings now scheduled at Coral Reef Restaurant, Le Cellier restaurant and Restaurant Marrakesh.

Dozens of performers ranging from acrobats to musicians add street-festival energy to this seasonal culinary celebration. Walt Disney World guests can toast the festival with champagne and get information at the park’s Festival Welcome Center across from Future World Fountain and Innoventions Plaza.

Scheduled events in addition to daily wine seminars and culinary demonstrations include:

Eat to the Beat! concert series with evening performances by popular entertainers on the America Gardens stage at no additional cost.
Party for the Senses, a hip, hot celebration of the senses featuring more than 30 wines with flavorful foods Oct. 18 and 24, and Nov. 1, 8 and 15, for $85 in World Showplace.
Bordeaux Wine School, a wine education program with lunch and wine school certificates presented upon completion, at Bistro de Paris in the France pavilion Oct. 30 and Nov. 2 for $125.
Banfi Italian Wine School, a wine education program with lunch and wine school certificates presented upon completion, at L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante in the Italy pavilion Nov. 6 and 8 for $125.
Australian Wine School, a wine education program with lunch and wine school certificates, Nov. 14 and 16, at Spaceship Earth VIP Lounge for $125.
Food and Wine Pairings, featuring wine experts pairing great food and wines Mondays at Restaurant Marrakesh ($35); Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Coral Reef Restaurant ($35) and Le Cellier ($30).
Reserve Dinners, for an elite dining experience that marries great wines and food and includes VIP viewing of "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth," at the Wonders of Life pavilion VIP Dining Room Oct. 19, 23, 25, 30 and 31, and Nov. 6, 7, 13 and 14 (ticket price to be announced).
Additional events in celebration of the festival are:

Signature Dinner Series, with five courses and wine pairings from featured vintners, to be held at a different Disney signature resort restaurant each Sunday (ticket price to be announced).
Vertical Tastings, a rare opportunity for wine lovers to sample 10 vintages from stellar producers and hear VIP wine speakers, Saturdays (ticket price to be announced).
Riedel Crystal Wine Glass Tastings, where wine aficionados can explore the science and artistry behind the design of the world-renowned Riedel crystal wine glasses for $125.
Talented chefs will explore culinary customs and food trends during demonstrations at The Terrace, an alfresco setting between the Morocco and France pavilions. Also at The Terrace, guests can explore the Festival Wine Shop and see Artisans Among the Arbors -- an eclectic array of artists.

A special program for children ages 4-10, Epcot’s Junior Chef Program, is offered at The Land pavilion.

Entrance to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, including wine and beer seminars and cooking demonstrations, is free with regular Epcot admission.

Guests can call 407/WDW-DINE for information or reservations for special events and programs during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, or visit the Web site: www.disneyworld.com/foodandwine starting July 24, 7 a.m., and link to Epcot for festival details.

 

[Biddler]

Thanks everyone. That is a great help. I always know I can count on the experts for any info.

 

[betterlatethannever]

Guests can call 407/WDW-DINE for information or reservations for special events and programs during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, or visit the Web site: www.disneyworld.com/foodandwine starting July 24, 7 a.m., and link to Epcot for festival details.

I wouldn't necessarily believe that date for the start of reservations. You can interpret the above to mean that the information on the web site will be available starting July 24.

Last year, reservations started well before the web site had the information.

Ed

 

[Tracie]

I just got off the phone with WDW Dining and the CM told me July 24 7am also.

Tracie

 

[safetymom]

The date that reservations are taken is July 24.

 

[betterlatethannever]

Originally posted by Tracie
I just got off the phone with WDW Dining and the CM told me July 24 7am also.

Tracie

Thank you.

Can WDW finally get that smart? After years of everybody calling almost every day to see if reservations were being taken.

However, this could be worse than getting Cindy's or an Illumination Cruise. Start calling at 6:55 with the home phone, four cell phones, and the computer

Good luck everybody.

Ed