2016 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: September 14 - November 14, 2016

[ChrisNY2]

We were there the last weekend last year (for the W&D half) and we didn't wait long at all and they still had glasses.

We too heard about the usual Disney chaos of the first few days ... But all the kinks were gone by the end.

Brian

Agreed - I don't think they ran out last year.

I ended up with 4 glasses from 12 visits and don't think I ever waited longer than 15 minutes - usually much less.

 

[TeresaWen]

If I read the info at the link correctly there is nothing to stamp. The three visits will be automatically tracked via magic band. Much better! Hopefully by Sept 19 there are glasses left

 

[beesly]

If I visit EPCOT more than once in a day - say, hopping to another park or going back to the room for an afternoon break and then returning - would that be counted as multiple visits or would I only get "credit" for one of the visits each day?

 

[patster734]

If I visit EPCOT more than once in a day - say, hopping to another park or going back to the room for an afternoon break and then returning - would that be counted as multiple visits or would I only get "credit" for one of the visits each day?

No. Multiple returns to Epcot on the same day counts as only one day.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Has this been posted here yet??

News (Updated): Ultimate VIP Tour Experience for the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Now Available

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2016/...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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And from Disney's site... https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/food-wine-new-experiences/

The Ultimate Day at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Embark on a guided culinary adventure with this special VIP experience.
2016 Itinerary:

• Your day begins with the Wonders Retreat at the Festival Center, where you’ll enjoy a celebrity chef hosted brunch from the best seats in the house.
• After a break and a brief time to shop, you’ll return to the VIP Lounge for a hosted beverage demonstration featuring acclaimed wines, spirits and craft beers from around the world.
• Next, you’ll venture to the Norway Pavilion to set sail on the newest attraction in the World Showcase—Frozen Ever After.
• Then, it’s time to explore the Global Marketplaces! Disney Chefs will greet you and introduce you to the endless selection of bites and beverages while you taste 3 of the Festival’s most popular pairings.
• Your next stop will be at the newly reimagined attraction, Soarin’ Around the World.
• Afterwards, a certified Cicerone will lead you through a sampling of the Festival’s signature craft beers. Another delectable chef’s pairing will follow.
• Post pairing, you’ll head to the America Garden Theatre to savor a glass of champagne and then rock out to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series from your priority seats.
• When the concert comes to a close, you’ll have time to explore the Festival on your own.
• If you choose to stay through the end of the day, you can watch IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth from a reserved location.

Learn More About This Tour

• The 7-hour experience begins at 9:00 AM on the following Fridays: September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; and November 4, 11, 2016.
• The cost of The Ultimate Day at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival experience is $399 per Guest, plus tax.
• A 15% discounts is available for Disney Vacation Club Members, Annual Passholders and Disney Chase Visa Cardmembers.
• See artists performing during the Eat to the Beat Concert Series.
• View celebrity chefs who will be presenting at the What’s Cookin’ With… brunch during the Wonders Retreat.
• Check in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of this experience at the Festival Center.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• This tour is wheelchair and ECV accessible.
• Theme park admission is required and is not included with the cost of the VIP Tour.
• Guest program content, tour itinerary, duration and availability are subject to change without notice.
• Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate and must be able to show ID.
• For reservations, please call (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks for posting the VIP info MickeyM. Too rich for me, and days will not work. Plus, while I may have a glass of wine, I would not want to drink all day. At least for some, this would be a great time to spend a day in Epcot and enjoy all the pairings, meetings, and food.

 

[vettegirl]

Thanks for posting the AP glass, it is super cute

 

[snowybelle]

Re: The VIP Ultimate Day at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival...

I can't believe I'm even considering this, but has anyone here done this VIP Food & Wine tour in previous years? I would love to hear your experience...

I'm taking a solo trip 9/18-9/23 and since it's just me, I can afford to splurge a bit. This will be my first time visiting during Food & Wine -- do you think this is worthwhile? (I see that the brunch alone is a $129 ticket...) I do have a Chase Disney Visa so I would save 15% if I booked it.

Or do you think it will be weird, since I am traveling solo, to have all those foodie experiences alone all day?

(Also, I have a reservation for the late showing of Club Villain on that same night.)

Yay or Nay? Would LOVE any insight or reviews... I've had many trips to WDW but never during F&W.

 

[VrBchJ]

Re: The VIP Ultimate Day at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival...

I can't believe I'm even considering this, but has anyone here done this VIP Food & Wine tour in previous years? I would love to hear your experience...

I'm taking a solo trip 9/18-9/23 and since it's just me, I can afford to splurge a bit. This will be my first time visiting during Food & Wine -- do you think this is worthwhile? (I see that the brunch alone is a $129 ticket...) I do have a Chase Disney Visa so I would save 15% if I booked it.

Or do you think it will be weird, since I am traveling solo, to have all those foodie experiences alone all day?

(Also, I have a reservation for the late showing of Club Villain on that same night.)

Yay or Nay? Would LOVE any insight or reviews... I've had many trips to WDW but never during F&W.

I haven't done this tour but if I were you and could afford it I would definitely do it. You're going to spend the day with like minded Food and Wine fans, enjoy a true VIP experience and I feel sure you'll make some new friends.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I haven't done this tour but if I were you and could afford it I would definitely do it. You're going to spend the day with like minded Food and Wine fans, enjoy a true VIP experience and I feel sure you'll make some new friends.

Agreed. We are already doing the What's Cooking With... event on Nov 4, but will be there with our two kids. The other things included in this VIP experience (e.g. alcohol tastings) are things that just aren't for the kids -- otherwise, we'd likely do it as well.

 

[YodasMom]

Re: The VIP Ultimate Day at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival...

I can't believe I'm even considering this, but has anyone here done this VIP Food & Wine tour in previous years? I would love to hear your experience...

I'm taking a solo trip 9/18-9/23 and since it's just me, I can afford to splurge a bit. This will be my first time visiting during Food & Wine -- do you think this is worthwhile? (I see that the brunch alone is a $129 ticket...) I do have a Chase Disney Visa so I would save 15% if I booked it.

Or do you think it will be weird, since I am traveling solo, to have all those foodie experiences alone all day?

(Also, I have a reservation for the late showing of Club Villain on that same night.)

Yay or Nay? Would LOVE any insight or reviews... I've had many trips to WDW but never during F&W.

If it interests you, I would go for it!!! The other events, except for the lower priced demos, do not have the Visa (or AP/DVC) discounts, so that is also a benefit of this one. I'm going solo and have registered for several of the other events which in totality exceed the price of this one ....... (which is one reason I can't do this) Have fun!

 

[loves to dive]

Re: The VIP Ultimate Day at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival...

I can't believe I'm even considering this, but has anyone here done this VIP Food & Wine tour in previous years? I would love to hear your experience...

I'm taking a solo trip 9/18-9/23 and since it's just me, I can afford to splurge a bit. This will be my first time visiting during Food & Wine -- do you think this is worthwhile? (I see that the brunch alone is a $129 ticket...) I do have a Chase Disney Visa so I would save 15% if I booked it.

Or do you think it will be weird, since I am traveling solo, to have all those foodie experiences alone all day?

(Also, I have a reservation for the late showing of Club Villain on that same night.)

Yay or Nay? Would LOVE any insight or reviews... I've had many trips to WDW but never during F&W.

I'll be there solo as well and I toyed with it but in the end I decided I like my freedom to wander around more than the structure of the tour. I'm just not sure it's worth the cost for basically a brunch, beer flight and 3 samples from booths. I can ride Soarin and FEA on my own, get a beer flight from a booth and go to the seminars offered at the Festival Center for less.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Re: The VIP Ultimate Day at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival...

I can't believe I'm even considering this, but has anyone here done this VIP Food & Wine tour in previous years? I would love to hear your experience...

I'm taking a solo trip 9/18-9/23 and since it's just me, I can afford to splurge a bit. This will be my first time visiting during Food & Wine -- do you think this is worthwhile? (I see that the brunch alone is a $129 ticket...) I do have a Chase Disney Visa so I would save 15% if I booked it.

Or do you think it will be weird, since I am traveling solo, to have all those foodie experiences alone all day?

(Also, I have a reservation for the late showing of Club Villain on that same night.)

Yay or Nay? Would LOVE any insight or reviews... I've had many trips to WDW but never during F&W.

I would not do it if I couldn't stay for the Illuminations Reserved viewing area so that's a consideration.

Now I go solo every year and to me this is not worth it, but... I feel like the 'brunch" is way overpriced. Last year the chefs didn't show up until the end of the meal for their part and the rest of it was just sitting at a table eating breakfast. It was good but not $130 good LOL!

I have done a lot of the stuff solo so that wouldn't stop me. I did the D23 thing a few years ago that was kind of like this and it was a DUD so that has me scared off of this one

 

[crazy4wdw]

Information posted on Disney Parks Blog today regarding the Rocking Burger Parties: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ty-at-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/

However still no information on Food and Wine Festival merchandise with only 5 more days until the festival begins. Hopefully people who will be attending the festival on Sept 14 will post some photos of the merchandise for us.

 

[rachdd]

Information posted on Disney Parks Blog today regarding the Rocking Burger Parties: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ty-at-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/

However still no information on Food and Wine Festival merchandise with only 5 more days until the festival begins. Hopefully people who will be attending the festival on Sept 14 will post some photos of the merchandise for us.

We will be there on the 14th so I will try to report back my findings but I really hope they release the info before then!

 

[CyndiLouWho]

Can anyone explain the Remy scavenger hunt? We were there last weekend of F&W last year & it was over. I think my DS (7) might be interested.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Can anyone explain the Remy scavenger hunt? We were there last weekend of F&W last year & it was over. I think my DS (7) might be interested.

Here are my posts about my Hunt last year from my trip report!

The Map:
http://disboards.com/threads/why-do...update-12-11-bonus-epcot-night.3385336/page-9

Finding Rats:
http://disboards.com/threads/why-do...pdate-12-11-bonus-epcot-night.3385336/page-11
http://www.disboards.com/threads/wh...nus-epcot-night.3385336/page-11#post-54660746

 

[CyndiLouWho]

Here are my posts about my Hunt last year from my trip report!

The Map:
http://disboards.com/threads/why-do...update-12-11-bonus-epcot-night.3385336/page-9

Finding Rats:
http://disboards.com/threads/why-do...pdate-12-11-bonus-epcot-night.3385336/page-11
http://www.disboards.com/threads/wh...nus-epcot-night.3385336/page-11#post-54660746

Thanks! We were there in November & also ate at Moromoto. Yum.
So basically, there is a map & you collect stamps or pictures? Then get the pins? My DS was very tolerant & even tried quite a bit of the food at F&W last year, but he loves pin collecting so I'm thinking hell really enjoy a scavenger hunt.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Thanks! We were there in November & also ate at Moromoto. Yum.
So basically, there is a map & you collect stamps or pictures? Then get the pins? My DS was very tolerant & even tried quite a bit of the food at F&W last year, but he loves pin collecting so I'm thinking hell really enjoy a scavenger hunt.

You buy the map and the idea is that you put the sticker on the corresponding spot on the map when you find Remy in each pavilion. When you're ready (you can find all, one, or never even try)you go to certain stores, show the map (it doesn't have to be completed) and you get A pin (just one). I thought it was cute and fun. Enjoy!!

 

[Alicefan]

Where can I find information on the daily seminars? We will be there only one day on Tuesday, October 12. I would like to try do one seminar or tasting or demonstration. I know most things are on Friday and Saturday.

Allears.net is a great site for anything you could ever imagine, with more information and more subjective than the official Disney site.