On July 30th, Guests may begin booking special events for the 2015 International Food and Wine Festival presented by Chase. There is so much to choose from, it may seem a bit overwhelming. Here’s a quick guide to the seminars, demonstrations and parties that will be offered, listed by cost. Please note that Guests must be 21 or older to have alcohol.
To book any of the events below call (407) 939-3378.
Culinary Demonstrations
The culinary demonstrations offer Guests the opportunity to learn some tips of the trade as they observe chefs preparing a dish. This 45 minute demonstration includes a taste test. For a complete listing of chefs and dishes, please click here.
Offered daily at 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 pm at the Festival Welcome Center, Chefs’ Showcase.
Cost is $15 per person. Admission to Epcot is required.
Wine and Beverage Seminars
Have you wondered what techniques go into crafting the finest wines? Do you have a favorite beverage that you’ve been curious about how it’s made? This is your chance to find out. For the complete schedule please click here.
Offered daily at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00pm at the Festival Welcome Center, Vineyard Stage.
Cost is $15 per person. Admission to Epcot is required. Guests must be 21 to consume alcohol.
Mixology Seminars
We all have our favorite cocktail; but what goes into crafting these delicious delights? Find out at the Mixology Seminars. Featuring a mix of favorites with a few unknowns, you too can learn how to dazzle your friends. Click here for the schedule.
Offered daily at 6:00pm at the Festival Welcome Center, Vineyard Stage.
Cost is $15 per person. Admission to Epcot is required. Guests must be 21 to consume alcohol.
IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party
Experience IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth from a select vantage point, while sipping sparkling wine and enjoying delicious desserts.
Offered on select days, beginning one hour prior to the start of IllumiNations.
Cost is $49 per adult and $29 per child (3-9), tax and gratuity are included.
Food and Beverage Pairings
Back for 2015, the food and beverage pairings offer Guests a meal that will delight the taste buds! Please note that gratuity is included in the pricing below, tax is not. Alcohol will only be served to those 21 and older. Please click here for more information.
Italian Food, Wine and Beer Pairing
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30pm
Cost is $88 per Guest
Italian Regional Food and Wine Pairing Luncheon
Tutto Gusto at Tutto Italia Ristorante
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00 – 2:30pm
Cost is $94 per Guest
Italian Food and Wine Pairing
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Thursdays from 1:30-3:30pm
Cost is $83 per Guest
Tokyo Pairing
Tokyo Dining
Thursdays from 4:30-6:00pm
Cost is $100 per Guest
Mediterranean Food and Wine Pairing
Spice Road Table
Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00pm
Cost is $58 per Guest
Moroccan Food and Wine Pairing
Restaurant Marrakesh
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Cost is $55 per Guest
Mexican Tequila Lunch
La Hacienda de San Angel
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00-1:30pm
Cost is $85 per Guest
The Hibachi Experience
Teppan Edo, Nihonbashi Dining Room
September 29, October 6, 13, 20 and 27, November 3 and 10
4:30-6:30 PM
$150 per Guest
Cheese Seminars
Seven seminars, featuring cheese from around the world, will be offered on Saturdays. Paired with wine, beer and other beverages, Guests will learn all about cheese from world-class experts. For the complete schedule click here.
Offered on Saturdays at 10 to 11:30 am, at the Festival Welcome Center, Chefs’ Showcase.
Cost is $79 per person. Admission to Epcot is required. Alcohol will only be available to those 21 and older.
Rockin’ Burger Block Party
Our favorite “The Chew” personalities will host a Rockin’ Burger Block Party on October 8th. The specialty served? Well, burgers and sliders of course! Dance the night away as you nosh on food and drinks inspired by musicians.
There are 3 separate pricing levels. General Admission and Reserved Seating – which gets you a table on the main floor and a specialty cocktail, and Nosh Pit Seating – which includes a private reserved table, premium bar, a specialty cocktail and more.
Dates: September 25, October 8 (hosted by “The Chew”) and November 6, from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Located at the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion.
Cost:
- General Admission: $99 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Epcot admission required.
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Reserved Seating: $119 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Epcot admission required.
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Nosh Pit Seating: $199 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included. Epcot admission required.
Culinary Adventure in Signature Dining
Featuring the best that Walt Disney World Resort has to offer. With close to 20 participating restaurants, these events are tailor-made by the chefs, with special wines paired by a select winery. Those participating include:
- Flying Fish Cafe
- ESPN Club
- Fulton’s Crab House
- The BOATHOUSE
- Yachtsman Steakhouse
- Jiko – The Cooking Place
- Trattoria al Forno
- California Grill
- The Hollywood Brown Derby
- Le Cellier Steakhouse
- Contemporary Catering Chef’s Table
- The Wave … of American Flavors
- Portobello Country Italian Trattoria
- Artist Point – Special Farm-to-Fork Showcase
- Narcoosee’s
- The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
Costs range from $90 to $249 per Guest, gratuity included, tax not included. For the complete listing, including pricing, location, dates and times, please click here.
Beverage Boot Camp
Offered on select Sundays, this 2 hour demonstration immerses Guests into the world of all-things-libations. Learn from experts on the fine nuances of the beverages in which they specialize. For the complete list of seminars, click here.
Offered on Sundays from 1 to 3 pm at the Epcot, East Hall at World ShowPlace Events Pavilion.
Cost is $119 per person. Admission to Epcot is required. Alcohol will only be available to those 21 and older.
What’s Cookin’ With
Have you ever watched “Top Chef” and thought, “Oh, I’d love to try Brian Voltaggio’s food?” Well, now you have the chance! The What’s Cookin’ With series allows Guests to dine on delicious dishes prepared by celebrity chefs, while they discuss the details that go into preparing these culinary delights. Click here for the complete list.
Offered on Fridays and Sundays throughout October and mid-November from 10am to 12pm at the Festival Welcome Center, Chefs’ Showcase.
The cost is $129 per person. Admission to Epcot is required.
Party for the Senses
With 50 food and beverage stops, the Party for the Senses will immerse you in a culinary adventure like no other. While Guests sample cuisine from around the world, they will be entertained by acrobatic feats and talented performers.
Offered on October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 7 to 9:30 pm at the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion.
Cost:
- General Admission: $169 plus tax.
- Reserved Seating: $199 plus tax and includes reserved seating on the main floor and a specialty cocktail.
- Wine View Lounge: $319 plus tax and includes a private reserved table, premium bar access, an artisanal cheese station and a specialty cocktail.
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