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Epcot
Friday, September 30 - Sunday, November 13, 2005
Celebrate marvels of the culinary and epicurean world - available together only at the 10th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Those experiences which require separate admission, such as the Signature Dining Series, will go on sale at 7:00 a.m. EST on July 25, 2005. Beginning at that time, please call (407) WDW-FEST (939-3378) to book these experiences.
At Epcot
The Odyssey Cooking School
Have a hands-on learning experience with a guest chef - for the first time at the Festival! Each class will cook a themed meal which will be sampled at the conclusion of the class.
When: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $100 per person* (plus tax, gratuity included)
Food & Wine Pairings
Discover three wines with three tasting portions from Epcot signature restaurants.
Cost: $35 per person* (plus tax, gratuity included)
Sweet Sundays
Cakes, pastries and all things sweet take center stage while a celebrity pastry chef creates three dessert items for you to sample! The morning session begins with a light breakfast and a sparkling refreshment.
When: Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Cost: $55 per person* (plus tax, gratuity included)
Lunch and Learn
Observe a celebrity chef prepare your three-course lunch. A notable wine principal will present accompanying wines.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per person* (plus tax, gratuity included)
A Party for the Senses
Eat, drink and celebrate at this truly magical evening of culinary excellence. Sample signature dishes and exceptional wines at this grand event featuring more than 25 eminent chefs and 70 wines and beers, encircled by awe-inspiring entertainment from Cirque du Soleil La Nouba™. Begin your evening with reserved seats at an "Eat to the Beat" Concert.
When: Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $95 per person* (plus tax, gratuity included)
Epcot Wine Schools
Embrace this exceptional opportunity to spend the day with a pro. Sessions include a tasting of the finest wines, lunch inspired by those wines, and a certificate of completion. Authorities include Italy Wine School , the Prestigious "Advanced Bordeaux Wine School USA" and Advanced Aussie Wine School.
When: Select Saturdays and Sundays
Cost: $125 per person* (plus tax, includes gratuity)
Exquisite Evenings at Epcot
Celebrity and Walt Disney World Signature Restaurant Chefs team up to prepare a stellar five-course meal. Renowned wine professionals showcase wines from two to three different vineyards to complement the stellar meals.
When: Fridays and select Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
9/30 10th Anniversary Champagne Dinner - Brilliant Bubbles
10/07 South American - Sizzlin' South America
10/13 Napa Valley - California Goldmine
10/14 Australia - The Amazement of Australia
10/20 Pacific Northwest - Pacific Northwest Escape
10/21 Italian - A Taste of Italy
10/27 Italian Night - Tuscan Tales
10/28 Bordeaux - French Fatale
11/04 Rhone - Romancing the Rhone
11/10 Discover Portugal
11/11 California Adventure
Cost: $185 per person (plus tax, includes gratuity). Park admission not required.
At the Walt Disney World Resorts
Signature Dining Series
Walt Disney World Signature Restaurant Chefs welcome a celebrity chef into their kitchens to prepare a fantastic five-course dinner. All meals are accompanied by great wines and are hosted by featured vintners.
When: Select Sundays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.:
10/02 Napa Dinner at the California Grill
10/09 South Africa Dinner at Jiko - A Cooking Place
10/16 Australia Dinner at Citricos
10/16 Bistro de Paris , France
10/23 Dinner at Citricos
11/03 Jiko - A Cooking Place, Flavors of Africa
11/06 Pacific Northwest dinner at Le Cellier Steakhouse
Cost: $145 (plus tax, gratuity included)
Vertical Wine Tastings
Sample at least 10 vintages from exceptional vineyards with a wine authority moderating each tasting at the California Grill located in Disney's Contemporary Resort.
When: Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
10/01 Flora Springs Trilogy Red Meritage, Napa Valley
Host - Andrea Robinson M.S.
10/08 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Host - Fred Dame M.S.
10/15 Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
Host - Matt Lane
10/22 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Host - Evan Goldstein M.S.
10/29 Chateau Angelus, St. Emilion "Premier Grand Cru Classe"
Host - Hubert de Bouard
11/05 Jean-Luc Columbo "Cornas" Vertical of A Single Vineyard Syrah, Rhone
Host - Doug Frost M.S., M.W.
11/12 A. Ferreira Vintage Port, Portugal
Host - Bartholomew Broadbent
Cost: Ranges from $95 - $150 per person (plus tax, gratuity included)
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