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NEWS! 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Details

We have exciting and delicious news to share with you! With a mere 80 days left until the start of this year's Epcot Food and Wine Festival we have details on new marketplace booths, menu items, special events, and much more!

Registration Opens March 29 for Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Registration for this year's Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend opens in one week and this year there are a couple new events on the list. runDisney has added a 10K race and a brand new challenge to the menu for the race weekend.

Entertainment Round-up: Eat to the Beat Concert News, Performers Announced for Night of Joy, and More

It's been a busy week full of exciting entertainment news coming out of the Walt Disney World Resort and beyond. We have some preliminary information about this fall's Eat to the Beat concerts, and then there's that news about Indiana Jones! Read on to find out more.

Man Climbs Pyramid in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion

In what can be only be described as a "what was he thinking?" and "this is why we can't have nice things" moment, a man decided to climb the pyramid in Epcot's Mexico pavilion earlier this week. According to online reports the guest had been enjoying the Epcot Food & Wine Festival when he decided it was a good time to test out his climbing skills.

Details Announced for 2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and we have some exciting new details about food, beverages, and special events. In addition to food and beverages, there are also new acts performing at the Eat to the Beat concerts and more!

2015 Epcot Food & Wine Festival to Include Food Allergy-Friendly Culinary Demonstrations

For the first time ever, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will feature culinary demonstrations that are free of the top eight food allergens. These all-new Living With Food Allergies Culinary Demonstrations are part of the EpiPen On Location initiative from Mylan, the company that produces the EpiPen Auto-Injectors.

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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!

The Best of Epcot

Epcot opened as Walt Disney World's second gate on October 1st, 1982. A tribute to the vision and creative genius of Walt Disney, this Park was meant to celebrate human achievement, to be a community of new thought, and a permenant installation of modern international culture. The Park is split into two distinct sections, guests stepping through the main gate first arrive in Future World. This portion of the Park is dedicated to science and technology, where guests can explore the bottom of the sea, or reach for stars.

35 Good Excuses To Take A Walt Disney World Vacation

A die hard Disney fan never really needs an excuse to plan a Disney Vacation, but sometimes we have to do a little convincing to get our spouse or other family members on board. If the winter blues have got you down, and planning your next Disney trip with lift your spirits - I've got 35 good excuses for you to start planning your next Walt Disney World Vacation.

The Most Interesting Disney Headlines of 2015

2015 has been a fabulous year of Disney News with exciting new ventures in the Parks, changes being made to standard procedures, and interesting antics causing Disney fans to just shake their heads. Read on for some of the most interesting news titles from 2015!

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.

Oktoberfest Menu at Min & Bill's Dockside Diner

While everyone is noshing their way around the world at the Food & Wine Festival over in Epcot, don't forget that many other spots across the Walt Disney World Resort property have some fantastic seasonal foods to enjoy. Over at Disney's Hollywood Studios - Min & Bill's Dockside Diner is celebrating Oktoberfest!

Snack & Savor Africa At The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

I must admit, my heart skipped a little when reading the menu for the 2015 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Africa Marketplace Booth. Not only is there a dish that has Sanaa fans buzzing (can you say buttered chicken), but this year they'll be featuring one of my very favorite wines. Read on to take a peek at the what this Marketplace Booth will be serving up.

Ocean Spray Traveling Cranberry Bog To Appear At Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Folks around these parts are counting down the days (there are 10 in case you were wondering) to the kick off of the 20-year celebration of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! It's one of our favorite events of the year at Walt Disney World when for 53 days guests of the Epcot Theme Park are invited to snack and sip their way around, enjoying exciting flavors of the World.

Disney History: Epcot World Showcase Then & Now

One of the areas in Walt Disney World that has remained the most constant since its opening is Future World in Epcot. Of course after 33 years, small changes are evident everywhere, but the broad, sweeping changes that we have observed at other parks have not happened in World Showcase.

Saturday Style: Food & Wine Festival Ode To Bacon

Last week's Food & Wine Festival Attire post proved to be wildly popular, so I thought that I would pull together a look for men that's been inspired by my husband's favorite food - bacon. A soft cotton tee emblazoned with "bacon is meat candy" creates a comfortable base to this outfit.