Fall is a great time to visit Walt Disney World, resort prices our lower (Disney is offering up to 25% off room rates for select fall dates), crowds are lighter, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is happening and of course, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is going on. This year Epcot is celebrating 20 years of its iconic festival and they are expanding it into Future World!
photo courtesy of Disney Chloe Rice, photographer
If you have never been to the Food and Wine Festival…why not? You are surely missing out! I love strolling around World Showcase trying foods from all over the world. The global party atmosphere during the festival makes a visit to Epcot even more fun. The 20th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will run from September 25-November 16, 2015 so you have plenty of time to celebrate two decades of food and wine.
I recommend getting a Food and Wine festival gift card and loading it with your chosen budget for the day since it is easy to over eat and over spend at this event. There are over 30 global marketplace experiences for you to enjoy. Along with the food and wine this festival also features educational offerings, concerts and premium events events. The Back to Basics series, Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog, special book signings, Eat to the Beat concerts, cultural adventures, Marketplace Discovery Passport and attractions and park entertainment are included with regular Epcot admission.
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2015 Premium Events
Reservations are required for all premium events. These events fill up fast. Reservations open at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2015: 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) or have your vacation planner make the reservations for you! All event prices listed below do not include tax or gratuity. These events also require theme park admission, which is not included in the event price.
Party for the Senses 7:00-9:30pm October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 prices range from $169-$319 per person.
Rockin’ Burger Block Party 7:00-9:00pm September 25, October 8 and November 6 prices range from $99-$199.
What’s Cookin’ With… Brunch with Celebrity Chefs 10:00am-Noon Fridays and Sundays from September 27- November 15, click the link to see the list of chefs. $129 per guest.
Tokyo Pairing Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm $100 per guest.
Cheese Seminars Saturdays 10:00-11:30am $79 per guest.
Exploring Wines from 1996 Sunday, September 27 1:00-3:00pm $119 per guest.
I’ll Take Manhattans: History and Origins of Aromatic Bitters Sunday, October 18 1:00-3:00pm $119 per guest.
Culinary Demonstrations Daily at 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00pm $15 per guest. Click here for complete list of culinary demonstrations.
Mixology Demonstrations Daily at 6:00pm $15 per guest. Click here for a complete list of mixology demonstrations.
Wine and Beverage Demonstrations Daily at noon and 4:00pm $15 per guest. Click here for a complete list of wine and beverage demonstrations.
Cheese Seminars Saturdays 10:00-11:30am $79 per guest.
Plus other events that have been hinted at but are not yet announced. If you are interested in other premium events make sure you check out epcotfoodfestival.com for up-to-date offerings.
Guests can sample tapas-sized tastes of inventive cuisine like the Loaded Mac n’ Cheese with Nueske’s Pepper Bacon at the Farm Fresh Marketplace during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
I was honored to attend the Party for the Senses back in 2009 and it was a wonderful event. This year I would love to try the Rockin’ Burger Block Party, how about you?
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Oh, how fun! I’ve never been to Disney World and I’d like to go someday. I didn’t realize they had food and wine festivals, that would be SO much fun! I want to go to the Burger Block Party!
20th Anniversary at Epcot sounds amazing! I would love to go to the cheese seminars!
A cheese seminar would be lovely, Cindy. Thanks for sharing about these events at Epcot.
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The time around that festival is my Mom’s favorite time to go. The weather is great and she loves the topiaries.
I am a total foodie….I enjoy any even that involves me eating good food! Looks like fun!
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