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Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

 



Coming September 26 - November 9, 2008
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Embark on an epicurean adventure as the Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival showcases the flavors of the world. Explore marketplaces featuring delectable regional foods and wines.



It's the magic of Disney at its best. Learn from renowned chefs and winemakers at special programs and demonstrations, and sample the finest cuisine from various countries around the globe.

 
Plus, be sure to savor the sizzling sounds of the "Eat to the Beat" concert series that stars a stellar line-up of popular musical acts!

EVENT DATES:
September 26 - November 9, 2008

EVENT TICKETS:
This event is included with regular Theme Park admission. However, some exclusive Wine & Culinary Programs and Festival Dining Experiences require an additional admission fee.

Concert is included in regular Epcot® admission.
*Entertainment subject to change without notice.


Special Exhibits
Stroll along the promenade and visit a wide array of countries and regions of the world. Learn from amazing cultural exhibits that showcase native cuisines and offer terrific demonstrations that give insights into the people, as well as the tastes of these remarkable places.

ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS: (All entertainment is subject to change without notice)

International Marketplaces
Take a culinary tour around the world. Tempt yourself at each marketplace with appetizer-sized portions averaging $2.00-$4.00. Savor the flavor with recommended beverage pairings at each stop on your journey.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Set the mood for food with the savory sounds of dazzling, diverse musical acts, live on stage at World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre.

Special Exhibits
Stroll along the promenade and visit a wide array of countries and regions of the world. Learn from amazing cultural exhibits that showcase native cuisines and offer terrific demonstrations that give insights into the people, as well as the tastes of these remarkable places.

Fun for Families
Tantalize younger taste buds with fantastic events and exhibits that bring fun to the table. Kids of all ages will enjoy these interactive showcases that give food fans an appetite to learn.

Special Wine & Culinary Programs
Indulge in culinary experiences that suit the interest of beginners and seasoned connoisseurs. Enjoy fare from the finest chefs as they prepare regional favorites paired with exquisite wines selected by winemakers. Take part in flavorful adventures that you will always remember.

Festival Dining Experiences
Experience truly memorable fine dining. The essential ingredients of fabulous cuisine, incredible wines and great company provide the base for an enchanting evening!
 

The following is a sampling of what has been offered at this event during previous years, to give  you a sampling of what you can expect!

 
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Festival Welcome Center
Visit the hub for all Festival information, featuring wine seminars, Meet the Winemaker sessions, the Wine Shop, marvelous merchandise and more - including Disney Gift Cards, which you can purchase for a handy way to pay for so much fun at the Festival!
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The American Wine Tasting Adventure
Explore the regional expressions of well-known United States wine growing areas and purchase a Vineyard Pass to taste wines.
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The History of Beer in America
Learn the history of beer in the New World and the awesome art and science of brewing.
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International Beers of the World
Discover the distinctive flavors of premium ales and lagers such as Stella Artois, Bass Ale and Beck's.

 

Fun for Families
Tantalize younger taste buds with fantastic events and exhibits that bring fun to the table. Kids of all ages will enjoy these interactive showcases that give food fans an appetite to learn.

 

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Junior Chef Program
Children create delicious treats and savor the taste of their creations at the Junior Chef program. Kids take the gourmet center-stage as they make scrumptious chocolate chip cookies!
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Living with the Land
Embark on a boat ride through a tropical greenhouse featuring bananas, jackfruits and dragon fruits, then sail by huge pumpkins and melons. Check out the fish farm and spiral-shaped lettuce-growing systems, and see thousands of tomatoes growing on world-record-producing tomato "trees"!
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Behind the Seeds Greenhouse Tour
Bring the entire family for a backstage tour of The Land greenhouses and fish farm. Sample a greenhouse vegetable, release lady bugs, and feed the fish, too! Get close-up views of giant fruits, good bugs, and alligators - and take home ideas for growing your own gardens!

 

Special Wine & Culinary Programs
Indulge in culinary experiences that suit the interest of beginners and seasoned connoisseurs. Enjoy fare from the finest chefs as they prepare regional favorites paired with exquisite wines selected by winemakers. Take part in flavorful adventures that you will always remember.

 

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Sweet Sundays
Indulge your sweet tooth as celebrity pastry chefs create cakes, pastries and all things sugary and scrumptious! Continental breakfast is included.
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The Cook, the Book and the Bottle
Observe a celebrity chef prepare a delicious three-course lunch and leave with an autographed book and commemorative bottle of wine. A notable wine principal presents the accompanying wine with lunch. Best of all, you get to eat the exquisite meal!
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Odyssey Kitchen Conversations - Visit with an acclaimed television personality and discover how he or she enjoys life in - and outside - the kitchen! Culinary demonstration, tasting and an autographed copy of the celebrity's book are included in this delightful event.
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Chefs A' Field - Culinary Adventures That Begin on the Farm
Discover how well-known chefs bring food from the field into the kitchen, where ingredients are magically transformed into delectable dishes! A featured chef will bring the acclaimed PBS television series alive on stage and prepare a three-course lunch for all to enjoy. All Guests receive a complimentary copy of the "Chefs A' Field" book.
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Epcot Wine Schools
Enjoy this fabulous, full-day comprehensive program facilitated by a prestigious wine authority including continental breakfast, lunch and a certificate of completion!
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Cheese Tastings
Celebrate cheese from around the world and expand your knowledge of cheese types, textures and presentations.
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Vertical Wine Tastings
Experience something wonderful: an educational tasting of 10 vintages from exceptional global vineyards.
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Food & Wine Pairings
Discover three exceptional wines with three tasting portions from Epcot® signature restaurants.

 

Festival Dining Experiences
Experience truly memorable fine dining.  The essential ingredients of fabulous cuisine, incredible wines and great company provide the base for an enchanting evening!

 

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Party for the Senses - Eat, Drink and Celebrate
Feast on this tribute to the sensory arts! Begin your evening with a reserved seat at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre. Following the show, World ShowPlace becomes the setting for a sensational evening showcasing the talents of more than 25 eminent chefs and the diversity of over 70 wines and beers. Wander among tempting tasting stations in the midst of imaginative décor and awe-inspiring acts from Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba?.
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Exquisite Evenings at Epcot®
Bring a healthy appetite as celebrity and Walt Disney World® chefs team up to prepare a stellar five-course meal, accompanied by wine from multiple regions. A wine principal is available to answer questions and provide recommendations.
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Regional Feasts
Explore an array of dining events to dazzle the palette with the richest flavors from the diverse regions of the world.
Around the Walt Disney World® Resort
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Signature Dining
All meals are accompanied by great wines hosted by a renowned vintner. Delight in these marvelous meals as Walt Disney World® Signature Restaurant Chefs invite celebrity chefs into their kitchens to prepare multi-course dinners for you.

 

Please note that some exclusive Wine & Culinary Programs and Festival Dining Experiences require an additional admission fee.

 

 

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