Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Premium Events

The Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival is just around the corner! The 21st festival returns to Walt Disney World® Resort in just a few weeks - September 14th to be exact. There are many festival events are included with Epcot admission, there are plenty of don't-miss “premium events” this year.  And you still have plenty of time to book your spot at these events too! 

Here’s just a peek at what’s available:

Rockin’ Burger Block Party 

(3 event dates: September 30, October 14, and November 11)

Amidst this rock-till-you-drop setting, you can bust a move to the ultimate playlist while chowing down on a mouthwatering menu, featuring a selection of specialty sliders and potables – from a new celebrity chef each week. General admission starts at $99 per person, plus tax (gratuity included).

Beverage Boot Camp 

(2 dates: September 18 and October 30)

Join a master sommelier or distiller for a crash course on the country’s best-loved libations. These 2-hour seminars discover the delicate nuances to evaluating fine wines and bourbons from top industry experts. Information ranges from appearance, aromas and complexity to production processes, trends and more. The price is $129 per person, plus tax (gratuity included).

What’s Cooking With … 

(Select Fridays and Sundays throughout the Festival)

Celebrity chefs and industry experts share their favorite dish, as well as tips, tricks and insights into what makes it so extraordinary. Dates are still available, including Sept. 16 (Elizabeth Falkner); Oct. 14 (Emily Ellyn); Oct. 23 (Rock Harper); Nov. 6 (David Guas); Nov. 11 (Sarah Fioroni) and Nov. 13 (Jehangir Mehta). The price is $129 per person, plus tax (gratuity included).

The Secrets of Flavor 

(September 22, October 20, and November 3)

Discover how the science of sensory memory affects the way we perceive our favorite foods. Through a 60-minute tasting session, engage your palate and build upon their wine knowledge. This epicurean adventure concludes with a signature 3-course luncheon that will reinforce a newly discovered connection between the 5 senses and food. The price is $129 per person, plus tax (gratuity included).

Party for the Senses Yelloween Masquerade 

(October 28 & 29)

In celebration of Halloween, this elegant masquerade soiree features unique entertainment, décor and more. Feast on themed menu items perfectly paired with champagne, wine, craft beer and specialty cocktails. With a yellow-and-black chic dress code, it’s a charming party sure to make spirits soar! General admission starts at $169 per person, plus tax (gratuity included).

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Premium Events for the 21st Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Another day closer to the fall season means more news from the Epcot Food & Wine Festival camp!  There are so many events during the festival.  Some events are included with Epcot admission (for example, the Eat to the Beat concert series) and some events cost extra.  These events that cost extra range from a small seminars to "premium events".  

Today we are going to cover those "premium events" and the 21st Epcot International Food & Wine Festival's “premium events” include some you won't want to miss.

• Dining Events at Disney's Resorts: Four all-new interactive culinary adventures in the Disney resorts encourage you to ask the experts, taste and cook alongside our chefs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney Yacht Club Resort.
• The new “Mix It, Make It Celebrate It” hands-on workshop gives you the opportunity to learn cake decorating, garnishing, cocktail mixing and other fun activities from the masters.
• Cheese Seminars will be held select Saturdays during the festival. During these popular events, attendees will learn “the wheys of the world” paired with wine, beer and other beverages. The cost is $89 per guest plus tax (gratuity is included). This years hosts include:

• Max McCalman will host Great British Cheese and Ales (September 17); Italian Cheeses and Wine (October 15th); Fabulous Old World Cheese and Wines (October 29); and Season' Best Cheeses and Wines (November 5)

• Tonda Corrente will host Mediterranean Cheeses and Wines (October 1)

• Erin Hedley will host French Cheeses and Wines (October 8)

• David Gremmels will host World-Class Cheeses and Wines of the United States (October 22) 

• The Rockin’ Burger Block Parties that were super popular last year are back for just three Fridays at World ShowPlace! Each party features a celebrity chef and all-you-can-eat specialty sliders paired with beverages. Guests can join Chef Maneet Chauhan on September 30, Chef Alex Seidel on October 14, and Chef Jehangir Mehta on November 11.  Each event has 3 different seating options that range in cost of $99 - $199 per guest plus tax and gratuity. 
• The Yelloween Masquerade Party for the Sense will be held both October 28 and 29, is an elegant, dance-the-night-away, gourmet tasting party with Champagne, wine, craft beers and specialty cocktails paired with food.
• This year’s Party for the Senses will be every weekend in October (that’s it!). During the party guests can relish the sights, sounds, scents and tastes of this event. The October 8th party will feature all the new chefs from Disney Springs and the October 15th party will feature Disney chefs from around the world.
• What’s Cookin’ With … These events allow guests to start the day with some of the country’s top celebrity chefs and a plated brunch and sparkling wine toast. The fun starts with a demo, and the chefs answer questions from the audience and share secrets of their successes. The brunch is on select Fridays and Sundays at 10 a.m. Guests include:

• • Friday, Sept. 16 – Elizabeth Falkner
  • Sunday, Sept. 18 – Bryan Voltaggio
  • Friday, Sept. 23 – Andrea Robinson
  • Sunday, Sept. 25 – Robert Irvine
  • Friday, Sept.30 – Graham Elliot
  • Sunday, Oct. 2 – Buddy Valastro
  • Friday, Oct. 7 – Jamie Deen
  • Sunday, Oct. 9 – Cat Cora
  • Friday, Oct. 14 – Emily Ellyn
  • Friday, Oct. 21 – Andrew Zimmern
  • Sunday, Oct. 23 – Rock Harper
  • Sunday, Oct. 30 – Geoffrey Zakarian
  • Friday, Nov. 4 – Alex Guarnaschelli
  • Sunday, Nov. 6 – David Guas
  • Friday, Nov. 11 – Sarah Fioroni
  • Sunday, Nov. 13 – Jehangir Mehta

Reservations for these amazing events opn at 7 a.m. next week on Thursday, July 21, 2016. But if you're a Chase cardholders, you can book with limited availability beginning 7 a.m. July 19, 2016!

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