The 2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will be the longest one to date starting on September 19th and running through November 10th. This Food & Wine Festival promises to be the best one ever with a list of events that are sure to make any foodie excited.
2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Schedule
"TASTE YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD"
September 19-November 10,2014Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm
Select Friday-Saturday 9:00am-10:00pm
Saturday, November 8, 2014 Open 9:00am-9:00pm
Special Festival Experiences
Festival Welcome CenterOpen Daily 9:00am to Park Close,
Booking available online and through Disney Reservation Center
{407-WDW-FEST} www.epcotfoodfest.com
Culinary Demonstrations
$15 per person, tax included. Epcot admission required.Learn from celebrated chefs and beverage professionals at these 45-minute
culinary sessions; pick up a few tips, and best of all, taste the demonstrated
dish and beverage!
Where: Festival Welcome Center, Chef's Showcase
When: Daily, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm
Wine/Beverage Seminars
$15 per person, tax included. Epcot admission required.
Meet a featured winery principal or beverage expert, learn a handful of tips
and sample the selected wines/beverages.
Where: Festival Welcome Center, Vineyard Stage
When: Daily, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Mixology Seminars
$15 per person, tax included. Epcot admission required.It's Happy Hour time. Watch a skilled Mixologist demonstrate the art of
preparing new and classic cocktails and sample the prepared concoctions.
Cheers!
Where: Festival Welcome Center, Vineyard Stage
When: Daily, 6:00 pm
Tables in Wonderland Members. Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club
Members,and Golden Oak Residents receive $2.00 off Culinary Demonstrations,
Beverage Seminars, and Mixology Seminars on Monday - Thursday. and are able
to book early starting July 25th, 9:00am.
Call 407-WDW-FEST (407-939-3378) FOR RESERVATIONS.
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| Ghiradelli Drinking Chocolate - Simply Amazing! |
The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar
Hosted by Ghirardelli Chocolate CompanyIncluded with your Epcot admission.
Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and flavors of Chocolate, the World's
most famous flavor! Marvel at chocolate sculptures created by our own Walt
Disney World Resort Pastry Chefs and explore the journey chocolate must take
to get from the bean to the bar. Don't miss your chance to sample chocolates,
purchase gourmet drinking chocolate, select a wine and chocolate pairing
and shop for a bag of your favorite Ghirardelli Gourmet Chocolates.
Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Daily, 9:00 am-Park Close
Back to Basics - NEW!
Included with your Epcot admission.Turn ho-hum into YUM YUM! Back to Basics offers epicurean tips and tricks
from the pros that may seem simple but can have a profound effect on your
next dinner party.
Where: Festival Welcome Center, Spotlight Stage
When: Fridays - Sundays at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:15 pm and 6:15 p.m
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| Buddy Velastro at Epcot Food & Wine Festival |
Book Signings and Meet & Greets
Included with your Epcot admission.Don't miss the opportunity to chat with a celebrated author or personality. Be
sure to have your purchased book/merchandise item autographed. Please
check the daily schedules for featured authors and personalities or visit the
Festival Center Information Desk.
Bottle Signings
Included with Epcot admission.Meet the Beverage Experts and have your purchased bottle of wine
autographed for a great souvenir! Check the daily schedules for topics and
presenters or visit the Festival Center Information Desk.
Special Culinary & Beverage Programs
- Reservations open at 7:00am July 31 st.- Please note that Culinary & Beverage Programs and Festival Dining
Experiences require additional admission fees.
- Call 407-WDW-FEST (407-939-3378) or visit the Festival Welcome
Center at Epcot for additional information and reservations. You may
also visit www.epcotfoodfestival.com for the latest information.
Dining Through the Decades, A Tribute to Walt Disney - New!
A plate of magic, a side of fantasy, paired with a glass of inspiration and wonder.This may not sound like your ordinary meal, but then again Walt Disney was
no ordinary man. Join us for Dining Through the Decades, A Tribute to Walt
Disney, on evening where we celebrate the life and creative inspiration of our
founder Walt Disney. Discover and sample some of Walt's favorite meals at
interactive cooking stations and pair your dishes with specially selected wines,
each with their own unique Disney connection. This isn't just dinner, its dining
happily ever after.
Where: World ShowPlace Event Pavilion, Epcot
When: Friday, October 24, 2014 from 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Price: General Admission: $99 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Reserved Seating: $119 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Experience Puerto Rico - The All Star Island
From pristine beaches to majestic mountain peaks blanketed in lush tropicalforests; discover Puerto Rico, a land rich in cultural tradition, enticing cuisine
and world class entertainment. Let the gen~e island breeze lead you to tasting
stations offering mouth-watering Puerto Rican favorites and hand-crafted
cocktails featuring Puerto Rico's world renowned rum brands. Though the
evening will inevitably end, your memories of the Enchanted Island will last a
lifetime.
Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, Epcot
When: Saturday, September 20 from 7:30pm - l0:00pm
Price: General Admission: $99.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
-Epcot admission required.
"3D" Disney's Dessert Discovery
Join us for a dessert lover's dream! During the Festival, select Friday eveningsbecome truly delicious with a variety of desserts and samplings of cordials
certain to please any sweet tooth. Afterwards enjoy V.I.P. viewing of
IIluminations: Reflections of Earth.
·Sweet Seats" is an exclusive area within ·3D" Disney's Dessert Discovery.
This upgraded experience includes a private reserved table, entrance into
World ShowPlace 15 minutes before general admission, specialty beverage,
a unique dessert offering and more. Limited Availability.
Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, Epcot
When: Fridays October 3, 10, from 8:00 pm - 9:30pm
Price: General Admission: $59 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Sweet Seats seating privileges: $99 per person, plus tax, gratuity
- Epcot admission required.
Special Culinary & Beverage Programs
The Epcot'" International Food & Wine Festival- Boot Comp Series - NEW!
Discover your epicurean side.
Our Boot Camp series is an interactive adventure which invites you to sharpen
your skills and discover new ones. Refine your abilities from the worlds of
cuisine and libation. Grow your confidence and build your inspiration to
tackle epicurean challenges you never thought possible. Join us at Boot Camp
and discover your inner Chef. Your experience will be memorable and the
revelations will leave you hungry for more.
Where: East Hall at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, Epcot
When: Select Sundays from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Price: $119 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
September 21 Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier presenting Food & Wine Parings 101
October 5 Erika Davis, Graycliff Chocolatier presenting Chocolate
October 12 Gabrielle Parisi, Carlo's Bakery presenting Cake Decorating
October 19 Allen Susser, Chef Allen's presenting Pickling 101
Sunday Mornings with...
- Hosted by Disney Vacation Club~ - NEW!
Begin your day with a delightful, plated brunch accompanied by an assortmentof freshly baked breakfast breads and a sparkling wine toast. Save room for
dessert as a highly acclaimed Pastry Chef or Baker takes the stage and crafts
three of their favorite desserts that are as pleasing to the eye as they are for
you to sample.
Where: Festival Welcome Center, Chef's Showcase
When: Sundays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price: $99 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
September 28 with Gale Gand, Tru & SpriitzBurger, Chicago, IL
Odober 5 with Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito, Baked, Brooklyn, NY
Odober 12 with Warren Brown, Cake Love, Washington, DC
Odober 19 with Buddy Valastro, Carlo's Bakery, Hoboken, NJ
Odober 26 with Carla Hall, ABC's The Chew, New Yorlk, NY
November 2 with Keegan Gerhard, d-bar desserts, Denver, CO
& San Diego, CA
November 9 with Alex Guarnaschelli, Butter, New York, NY
Food For Thought - NEW!
Learn the dish behind the dish.A great Author tells stories with words in a book. A great Chef tells stories with
food on a plate. Join the conversation as celebrated Chefs share their own
appetizing tips and techniques. Savor the personal stories that have led them
down the road to culinary success. Indulge in the tales that have defined their
life's tourney. As the story unfolds you'll be treated to three unique offerings
from the Chef's own cookbook; because as everyone knows, the finest pairing
is great food and great conversation among friends.
Where: Festival Welcome Center, Chef's Showcase
When: Fridays and Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 am - 11 :45 am
Price: $169 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
September 19 with Norman Van Aken, Norman's at The Ritz Carlton,
Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL
September 26 with Robert Irvine, Robert Irvine's nosh, Bluffton, SC
October 10 with Andrew Zimmern, Andrew Zimmern's Canteen,
St. Louis Park, MN
October 11 with Jamie Deen, The Lady and Sons, Savannah, GA
October 17 with Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill and Topolobampo,
Chicago,IL
October 24 with Bryan Voltaggio, VOLT Lunchbox/Range Family/
Meal Aggio, Frederick, MD
October 31with Cat Cora, Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora,
Sentosa Island, Singapore
Special Culinary & Beverage Programs
Cheese Seminars
Say "Cheese'" An exceptional opportunity to learn more about cheese fromFromagers. Featured cheeses will be tasted and paired with selected wines
and/or beers
Where: Festival Welcome Center, Chef's Showcase
When: Saturdays from 10:00 am - 11 :30 am
Price: $79 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
September 20 with Max McColman featuring English Cheeses and American Wines
September 27 with Max McColman featuring United States Cheeses and Craft Beers
October 4 with Erin Hedley featuring France Cheeses and Wines
October 18 with Max McColman featuring Spanish Cheeses and Wines
October 25 with David Gremmels featuring United States Cheeses and Wines
November 1 with Max McColman featuring Italian Cheeses and Wines
November 8 with Max McColman featuring A Taste of Europe, Cheeses and Wines
FESTIVAL EVENTS IN MEXICO
Mexican Tequila Lunch
Although the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival focuses primarily onwines, as its name suggests, the annual event increasingly has been offering
other beverage tastings, These tastings will complement a selected Mexican
regional cuisine, and offer Festival Guests the opportunity to learn more
about tequila and spirits,
Where: La Hacienda de San Angel, Mexico at Epcot
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 pm - 1 :30 pm
Price: $75.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
-Epcot admission required,
FESTIVAL EVENTS IN ITALY
Italian Food & Beer Pairing
Via Napoli is proud to host the Italian food and beer pairings. These beershave been selected by our chef to complement his style of authentic Italian
dishes, and they have been chosen for their robust Flavor, as well as their
heritage. The beer pairing will be held at Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
which will transport you to an Italian villa like those of Naples, Italy.
Where: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Italy at Epcot
When: Tuesdays from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Price: $76.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Italian Food & Wine Pairing
Our chef will pair southern Italian style cooking with a variety of Italian winesthat best compliment his creations. Southern Italian wines have a very rich
heritage and have always complemented the regions of their birth. These
pairings will be held in Via Napoli, Ristorante e Pizzeria a pizzeria that has
been designed by Italian Architects to pay tribute to Naples, Italy.
Where: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Italy at Epcot
When: Thursdays from 1 :30pm - 3:30pm
Price: $83.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Italian Regional Food &Wine Pairing Luncheon
The Tutto Gusto wine pairing event will showcase a variety of regionalItalian Wines, these wines have been selected to pair perfectly with freshly
prepared Italian dishes. The pairings will be presented in the Tutto Gusto
Wine Cellar that has been modeled on an authentic rustic Italian wine cellar.
Where: Tutto Gusto at Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy at Epcot
When: Monday, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Price: $94.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Italian White Truffie Lunch
An exquisite five-course lunch, all with white truffles imported directly fromAlba, Italy. Batasiolo wines from Piedmont will be paired with each course.
Where: Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy at Epcot
When: Sunday, November 2, from 12:00pm-3:00pm
Price: $225 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Special Culinary & Beverage Programs
FESTIVAL EVENTS IN ITALY
Italian Truffle Dinner - NEW!
The Tutto Italic wine pairing event will showcase a variety of regional Italianwines that have been selected to pair perfectly with house-made Italian dishes
prepared with imported White Truffles. The pairings will be presented at Tutto
Italia Ristorante, modeled on an authentic Italian summer villa.
Where: Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy at Epcot
When: Thursday October 2,9, 16 and 23, from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Price: $295 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
FESTIVAL EVENTS IN FRANCE
Parisian Breakfast
Chefs de France introduces Breakfast in Paris, Start your morning "a IaParisienne" with a Mimosa, freshly made baguettes, brioches & croissants,
unlimited coffee (make it ·au lait"I), tea, hot chocolate and orange juice. Our
hand shaped baguettes are made from scratch every morning in ·les Halles
Boulangerie Patisserie right next door and take 48 hours to make from start
to finish. The best way to enjoy them is directly out of the oven with butter and
Bonne Maman confiture (fruit preserveJ, this is what the French call a tartine.
You will feel like you were transported overnight to Paris without the jetlag), a
great way to start your Food & Wine weekend!
Where: Chef. de France, France at Epcot
When: Saturdays from 9:00am - 10:30 am
Price: $39 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
French Regional Lunches
The French Regional Lunches are back by popular demand! To be held at thenewly renovated Monsieur Paul Restaurant on Fridays and Sundays. Every
week enjoy a different 4 course lunch prepared by the chefs from Mr. Paul
restaurant and paired with wines presented by a visiting winery principal. Bon
Appetit!
Where: Monsieur Paul, France at Epcot
When: Friday and Sundays from 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Price: $135 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Date Region Presenters Winery
9/26/14 Champagne Wayne Ballard Nicolas Feuillatte
9/28/14 Champagne Wayne Ballard Nicolas Feuillatte
10/3/14 Cotes du Rhone Lydia Tremble J.L. Colombo
10/5/14 Cotes du Rhone Lydia Tremble J.L. Colombo
10/10/14 Tour de France Jorge Hernandez JW Deutsch
10/12/14 Tour de France Jorge Hernandez JW Deutsch
10/17/14 Bordeaux Cedric Villars Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
10/19/14 Bordeaux Cedric Villars Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
10/24/14 Champagne Wayne Ballard Nicolas Feuillatte
10/26/14 Champagne Wayne Ballard Nicolas Feuillatte
10/31/14 Burgundy Gregory Patriat Boisset
11/2/14 Burgundy Gregory Patriat Boisset
11/7/14 Alsace Patrick Aledo Pierre Sparr
11/9/14 Alsace Patrick Aledo Pierre Sparr
Special Culinary & Beverage Programs
FESTIVAL EVENTS IN FRANCE
Mixology Series:
Shake and Indulge Like the French featuring Grand Marnier
Join us for a new hands on experience featuring Grand Marnier & ValrhonaChocolate! Experience an exciting afternoon of hand crafted cocktails and
sweet chocolate treats! After a Grand Kappa Sour welcome cocktail it's your
turn to become the mixologist. Our Master Mixologist will lead you through a
tutorrial of 3 distinct cocktails featuring Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, Grand
Marnier Raspberry Peach, and Grand Marnier Titanium, each of which will
be expertly paired with some dessert made with Valrhona chocolate by the
pastry chefs at Monsieur Paul.
Where: Monsieur Paul, France at Epcot
When: Select Saturdays from 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Price: $55 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE EVENT IN JAPAN
The "Hibachi" Experience
Guests are treated to a memorable and interactive experience showcasing sixcourses with one featuring Wagyu Beef prepared at your table by our Teppan
Chefs. Each course will demonstrate comparative cooking technique, or
ingredient. all while spotlighting the art of Japanese Teppan cooking. Specially
selected sake will compliment each course of your culinary discovery.
Where: Teppan Edo, Nihonbashi Dining Room, Japan at Epcot
When: Select Tuesdays September 23, 30, October 7, 14,21,28,
and November 4 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Price: $120 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE EVENT IN MOROCCO
Mediterranean Food & Wine Pairing - NEW!
Discover the magic of Mediterranean dining with a specially created menucrafted by expert Chefs. Guests will be treated to cuisine from both land and
sea. Each new plate is paired with carefully selected wines and serves as a
showcase of unique Mediterranean and Moroccan inspiration. Between the
exotic Flavors and the vibrant decor of the newly opened Spice Road Table,
you will feel as though you have been magically transported to a Moroccan
sea shore.
Where: Spice Road Table, Morocco at Epcot
When: Wednesdays, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Price: $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity
- Epcot admission required.
Food & Wine Pairings
These afternoon sessions are great opportunities to discover a marriage ofthree regional wines with three tasting-size portions of regional cuisines from
Japan and Morocco. A wine representative will moderate each session and
these will vary according to location. Featured wines and menu selections will
change daily.
Where: Japan and Morocco at Epcot
Price: Prices listed are per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time Price
3:30pm - 5:00pm $55 per person
3:30pm - 4:45pm $55 per person
Location Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco, Epcot
Tokyo Dining, Japan, Epcot
Special Culinary & Beverage Programs
Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining
Walt Disney World signature restaurants welcome you to a magical andmemorable meal. The resident chef will prepare a magnificent culinary
experience as a hosting winery presenting the accompanying wines for each
dinner. Prices are per person plus tax, gratuity included.
Date Restaurant Time Price Chef
September 27 Narcoossee's 12:00PM $149 Dennis Thompson,Chef de Cuisine
September 27 Flying Fish Cafe 1:00PM $149 Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
September 30 le Cellier 11:30AM $109 AI Youngman, Chef de Cuisine
October 2 Jiko 6:00PM $199 Jon O'Brien Chef
October 2 Hollywood 6:00PM $189 Craig Schleider,
Brown Derby Chef de Cuisine
October 2 The Dining Room 6:30PM $110 Robert Leonardi
at Wolfgang Puck Executive Chef
October 2 Raglan Road™ 6:30PM $140 Master Chef
Irish Pub & Restaurant Kevin Dundon
October 8 Flying Fish Cafe 6:00PM $189 Tim Keating,Chef de Cuisine
October 8 Fulton's Crab House 6:30PM $100 Mark Boor, Chef
October 14 le Cellier 11:30AM $109 Al Youngman,
Steakhouse Chef de Cuisine
October 16 The Hollywood 6:00PM $189 Craig Schleider,
Brown Derby Chef de Cuisine
October 16 Yachtsman 5:30pm $199 Daniel Sicilia,
Steakhouse Chef
October 22 Flying Fish Cafe 6:00PM $189 Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
October 23 California Grill 6:30PM $279 Brian Piasecki,Chef de Cuisine
October 23 Jiko 6:00PM $199 Jon O'Brien, Chef
October 24 Victoria & Albert's 6:30PM $549 Scott Hunnel, Chef de Cuisine
October 30 The Wave ... 6:30PM $159 Frank Brough,
of American Flavors Chef de Cuisine
October 30 Flying Fish Cafe 6:00PM $189 Tim Keating, Chef de Cuisine
November 5 Flying Fish Cafe 6:00PM $189 Tim Keating,Chef de Cuisine
November 6 Portobello Country 6:30PM $100 Tony Montuono,
Italian Trattoria Executive Chef
November 8 Narcoossee's 12:00PM $149 Dennis Thompson,Chef de Cuisine
*Theme Park Admission will be required
for restaurants located within a Theme Park
Party for the Senses
Feast on this tribute to the sensory arts! Begin your evening with a reservedseat at the Eat to the Beat concert series at the America Gardens Theatre.
Following the show, World ShowPlace Events Pavilion becomes the setting for
a sensational evening where you can wander among tempting tasting stations.
Returning this year, Cirque du Soleil, featuring awe inspiring acts!
Category 1 : Wine View Lounge
Experience Party for the Senses in true VIP style. This premium experience
includes a private reserved table, entrance into World ShowPlace Events
Pavilion at 7:15pm, specialty cocktail toast to begin your evening, premium
bar, an artisanal cheese station, and more. Limited Availability.
Check-in: Wine View lounge check-in podium
Where: at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, Epcot
Price: $299 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot- admission required.
When: Select Saturday. October 4, 11, 18, 25'
November 1 from 7:30pm - 10:00 pm
(Wine View lounge & Reserved Seating: 7:15pm - 10:00 pm)
* Party for the Senses featuring Disney Chefs
From Around the World
Category 2: Reserved Seating
This experience includes a reserved table on the main floor, entrance into
World ShowPlace Events Pavilion at 7:15pm and a specialty cocktail toast to
begin your evening. Limited availability
Check-in: Wine View Lounge check-in podium
Where: at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, Epcot
Price: $189 per person, plu. tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, Epcot
When: Select Saturdays October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1 from 7:30pm - 10:00 pm
(Wine View lounge & Reserved Seating: 7:15pm - 10:00 pm)
* Party for the Senses featuring Disney Chefs
From Around the World
Category #3: Party for the Senses
Enjoy all of the sights, sounds and of course tastes that Party for the Senseshas to offer as you explore more than 50 tasting stations throughout the event.
limited seating is available as you dine and sip your way through the evening.
Check-in: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
Price: $149 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
- Epcot admission required.
Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, Epcot
When: Select Saturdays October 4, 11, 18, 25 *
November 1 from 7:30pm - 10:00 pm
(Wine View lounge & Reserved Seating: 7:15pm - 10:00 pm)
* Party for the Senses featuring Disney Chefs
From Around the World-New!
Call407.WDW.FEST (407.939.3378)
or visit the Festival Welcome Center
for additional information and reservations.
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