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POSTED Sun, 09/11/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Sample New Wines at Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival

Guests heading out to this year's Intnerational Food and Wine Festival at Epcot can be among the first to try two new wines created specifically for Disney Parks.

The Enoteca Castello wine shop at the Italy Pavilion is the place to stop for a glass or bottle of Pinot Grigio or Chianti. Both feature the label Sogno d'Italia (translated: "dream of Italy") and have been crafted exclusively for Disney by Placido in Tuscany.

POSTED Sat, 09/10/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Downtown Disney Restaurants Offer Cooking Demos During Food & Wine Fest

Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival is gearing up to start later this month, and a few Downtown Disney restaurants are planning cooking demonstrations to coincide with the popular event.

First off, Fulton's Crab House will be giving a tutorial on pan-searing wild Alaska king salmon at 1 p.m. October 1. The restaurant also will be offering a signature dinner November 2 at 7 p.m. that will cost $150 per guest.

POSTED Fri, 08/12/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Food & Wine Fest Highlight: "Best of Bocuse" Dinner

Recently, we reported tickets to this year's International Food and Wine Festival special events would go on sale August 16. Here is a bit more detail on one such offering: a dinner devoted to French chef Paul Bocuse.

POSTED Tue, 08/02/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Dolphin Offers Discount for Foodie Fest

Recently, we highlighted the happenings of this year's WDW Foodie Fest. The Dolphin Resort is offering up a discount for those who plan to participate in this year's fun, and for those who read the Disney Food Blog.

Foodie Fest attendees and Disney Food Blog readers can nab the special rate of $199 and automatically receive a room upgrade.

POSTED Mon, 08/01/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Food & Wine Fest Tickets on Sale August 16

Those of you out there who love Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival might want to mark your calendars. August 16 at 7 a.m. is the date and time tickets for this year's special events and programs will go on sale.

Here are a few of the activities planned for this year's fest that will be available for booking on the 16th:

  • First Bites Opening Reception: 6:30- 9 p.m. Sept. 29
  • "3D" Disney's Dessert Discovery: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 4, 11

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POSTED Thu, 08/02/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book Is Here

It's here! The must have planning tool that celebrates Disney's most delicious event of them all. TheDFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, is ready to download now! This great guide has all the info you need to know, to be ready to go for a full 75 days of festival fun.

POSTED Fri, 06/08/2018 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events Announced

Get out your spreadsheets and start plotting your maps, because a mountain of information was just released about the events happening this fall at the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Guests will be getting a super-sized helping of festival fun running from August 30 - November 12, 2018 when the chefs take over to let their culinary arts shine.

POSTED Mon, 05/29/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss this Summer at Disney World

Happy unofficial first day of summer! It's time to start making those summer vacation plans that hopefully include a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. There is so much going on at Disney World right now and throughout the summer that we decided to break it down to a top five list!

POSTED Tue, 09/20/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Inside A Disney Day Bag: Food & Wine Festival Pro

A few weeks back we started out looking at what's Inside A Disney Day Bag - Minimalist edition. Today, we're going to take a peek inside a bag specifically packed for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Now, honestly, the average person doesn't really need a special packing strategy for the festival.

POSTED Fri, 09/02/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Dining Plan Snack Credit Tips For Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has become one of the most anticipated fan events of the year at Walt Disney World. With dozens of International Marketplace Booths to sample from it's easy to eat your way around the world one small plate at a time. For guests using the Disney Dining Plan this can sometimes adds another level of planning to their vacations, we've got a few great tips for making the most of your Disney Dining Plan during Festival.

POSTED Tue, 07/19/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book

Disney fans know the annual cycle that sweeps through the Disney Parks and brings fun changes and special events to put a cherry on the top of the seasons. Fall is my favorite, and I always know that it's time to start making my plan of attack for the spectacular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival when the Disney Food Blog publishes their ultimate guide to the festivities. Now is the time!

POSTED Fri, 10/09/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Best New Bite at the 2015 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Epcot's 2015 International Food and Wine Festival is in Full Swing now, and Guests traveling between now and November 16th, 2015 have the opportunity to sip and taste their way to bliss as they stroll the shores of World Showcase Lagoon. While the festival brought back many fan favorites, I'm also hearing raves for new selections from the Marketplace Booths. So we're letting you know where to go to get the dish that has gotten the most buzz for Best New Bite.

POSTED Fri, 09/25/2015 - 03:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Paying at the Food and Wine Festival Booths

Since I've gotten recent questions on the subject I thought I'd pull this post out of the archives because knowing how you're going to pay for all that grub Food & Wine Festival is important business! The 2015 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival offers a veritable plethora of sip and tastes for you to indulge in, as well as tastings, seminars, and food and wine themes merchandise.

POSTED Wed, 10/01/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Another Great Week of Eat To The Beat Concerts At The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The fun continues well into the night at Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival with plenty of food for your body, and some great music to feed your soul. Included in your Theme Park ticket admission currently is the the 'Eat to the Beat' Concert Series held each night at the American Gardens Theatre. Musical acts take the stage three times a night at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m during the course of the event.

POSTED Sun, 08/11/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The DFB Guide to the 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book

Just what I've been waiting for to truly celebrate the upcoming my favorite annual Disney event! It's the DFB Mini-Guide to the 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book, and it is out now! This great guide has all the info you need to know, to be ready to go. Epcot Food & Wine festival rapidly approaching, and the special event booking dates are closing in. Now is the time to download your guide and grab your seat at the table.