Simply Perfect Vacations: 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

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Monday, August 7, 2017

22nd Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Details

The 22nd Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival is expanding for a longer-than-ever 75-day run (August 31 - November 13, 2017). This year's festival will feature (35) amazing food and wine Marketplaces to celebrate 35 years of Epcot. The event will be part of the park’s 35th anniversary day on Sunday, October 1, 2017 and feature several new experiences. Here are a few favorites:

New Acts for 2017 “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series

The concert series will amp things up this year. Eleven new-to-the-festival bands, including Kenny G., Squeeze and 10,000 Maniacs, join 21 fan-favorite musical acts for a diverse lineup of pop hit makers to rock America Gardens Theatre stage throughout the festival’s 75-day run. Other new acts to appear are: The Hooters, Baha Men, Lauren Alaina, Mark Wills, American Authors, Devon Allman, Postmodern Jukebox and Blue October. Concerts take place at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. daily and are included in Epcot admission . The lineup is subject to change and included in Epcot admission.

New Marketplaces are coming to the Festival

India and Spain marketplaces will return for an encore. Our global marketplaces will extend into Future World to offer brand-new taste sensations.

ABC’s “The Chew”

Will return to tape five festival shows that will air October 9-13. With Spaceship Earth as the backdrop, the Emmy Award-winning show hosts will again delight a live audience with on-stage cooking and stories of their Disney adventures plus segments from across Walt Disney World® Resort.

Popular TV chefs and Culinary Icons

Those same stars of the kitchen will create new dishes for premium events such as Party for the Senses grand tastings with new concepts and themes.

“Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” Hands-on Workshops

Popular festival event also returns with fresh opportunities for you to interact with visiting chefs, bakers, mixologists and other pros.

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Monday, July 24, 2017

Time to Book for Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

From culinary demos to brunches, seminars and the fabulous Party for the Senses, it’s time to book ahead for the special ticketed events at Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Expanding to 75 days, the festival runs August 31 - November 13, 2017. Popular series like the “Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” hands-on workshops are back, plus daily culinary demos and beverage seminars and cheese seminars on select Saturdays in the Festival Center. And extra-special dining and pairing events are happening at a number of Epcot World Showcase restaurants.

Party for the Senses grand tasting event is back on select Saturdays, an extravaganza of food, drink and entertainment that’s a real delight. More intimate premium events happen in the Disney resorts, like the Grand Floridian Brunch With a Twist and Culinary Adventures with a Master Chef at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Eat to the Beat Concert Series 2017

I have Epcot International Food and Wine Festival news! A record 32 musical acts will rev up the Eat to the Beat concert series during the 22^nd year of the Festival Aug. 31-Nov. 13, 2017 at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Eleven bands are new to the festival including Kenny G., Squeeze and 10,000 Maniacs join 21 fan-favorite musical acts for a diverse lineup of pop hit makers to rock America Gardens Theatre stage throughout the festival’s 75-day run.

Other new acts to appear are: The Hooters, Baha Men, Lauren Alaina, Mark Wills, American Authors, Devon Allman, Postmodern Jukebox and Blue October.

Guests also can tune into their favorite returning bands that will include festival opening act Delta Rae. Concerts take place at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. daily. The lineup (subject to change and included in Epcot admission) includes:

Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Delta Rae “Bottom of the River”
Sept. 2-3 The Hooters NEW! “And We Danced”
Sept. 4-5 Baha Men NEW! “Who Let the Dogs Out”
Sept. 6-7 Fuel “Shimmer”
Sept. 8-10 STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”
Sept. 11-12 Lauren Alaina NEW! “Road Less Traveled”
Sept. 13-15 Plain White T’s “Hey There Delilah”
Sept. 16-17 Sister Hazel “All For You”
Sept. 18-20 Air Supply “All Out of Love”
Sept. 21-22 David Cook “Light On”
Sept. 23-24 Everclear “Santa Monica”
Sept. 25-27 Sugar Ray “Every Morning”
Sept. 28-29 38 Special “Hold On Loosely”
Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Mark Wills NEW! “19 Somethin’”
Oct. 2-3 American Authors NEW! “Best Day of My Life”
Oct. 4-5 Christopher Cross “Sailing”
Oct. 6-8 Devon Allman NEW! “Ragged and Dirty”
Oct. 9-11 Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX “Come Sail Away”
Oct. 12-13 Taylor Dayne “Tell It to My Heart”
Oct. 14-15 Jeffrey Osborne “On the Wings of Love”
Oct. 16-17 Postmodern Jukebox NEW! Various Hits
Oct. 18-20 10,000 Maniacs NEW! “Because the Night”
Oct. 21-22 Toad The Wet Sprocket “Walk on the Ocean”
Oct. 23-24 Kenny G NEW! “Songbird”
Oct. 25-26 Billy Ocean “Get Outta My Dreams”
Oct. 27-29 Tiffany “I Think We’re Alone Now”
Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Hanson “MMMBop”
Nov. 2-3 Blue October NEW! “Into the Ocean”
Nov. 4-5 Living Colour “Cult of Personality”
Nov. 6-8 Boyz II Men "End of the Road"
Nov. 9-11 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy “Go Daddy-O”
Nov. 12-13 Squeeze NEW! “Black Coffee in Bed”

(Songs listed are for artist recognition only and may not be included in the concert play list.)

Festival-goers can also enjoy Eat to the Beat Dining Packages at 15 popular Epcot restaurants, guaranteeing a breakfast, lunch or dinner reservation and confirmed seating at a same-day Eat to the Beat concert. These reservations can be made starting July so be sure to make your packages now! Email me, lauren@magicaltravel.com, today for a FREE quote and FREE travel planning services! Or you can use this fast and easy form!