The Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Great Food, Wine and Beer with Flair

Take a culinary tour around the world as you celebrate the 10th anniversary of the extraordinary Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Delight in this gastronomic adventure complete with food and wine marketplaces representing more than 25 different countries and regions. Enjoy demonstrations, sample wines and shop for authentic merchandise at the Festival Center. And don't miss a sizzling "Eat to the Beat" concert that ends every evening!

Entrance to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, plus many wine and beer seminars and cooking demonstrations, is included with regular Epcot admission. Travel agents can call 407/WDW-FEST for information or reservations for special events and programs. Festival details will be posted on the Web site:http://www.disneyworld.com/foodandwine

In recent years, the festival around World Showcase Lagoon has grown dramatically, attracting a diverse audience of more than one million each year -- from wine connoisseurs and gourmands to droves of wine neophytes eager to boost their wine IQs. In addition, the fest's nightly Eat to the Beat concert series will feature an even more varied lineup this year, including classic rock, oldies and country performers.

International Marketplace

Take a culinary tour, visiting marvelous marketplaces featuring traditional tastes from around the world. Treat yourself with appetizer-sized portions from $1.50 - $4.50.

Tour the promenade and visit amazing cultural exhibits featuring exotic cuisine and fascinating demonstrations from countries and regions near and far. Travel the globe and learn about fascinating cultures through their customs and cuisine. Enjoy samplings from Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, North America,Continental Europe, Pacific Rim, Latin America and more.

Eat to the Beat Concerts
Along with the music, dance, acrobatics and avant-garde entertainment showcased at Epcot pavilions, festival guests can enjoy Eat to the Beat concerts performed three times each evening at the America Gardens Theatre. Set the mood for food with the savory sounds of your favorite musical acts, live on stage at World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre. There are three shows daily at 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Headliners include:
Kansas-ept. 30 - Oct. 2
The Commodores-Oct. 3 - 6
Edgar Winter-Oct. 7 - 9
Kool & the Gang-Oct. 10 - 13
The Gap Band-Oct. 16 - 20
Arturo Sandoval featuring Nestor Torres-Oct. 17 - 19
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas-Oct. 20 - 23
The Beach Boys-Oct. 24 - 25
FamilyStoneExperience-Oct. 26 - 28
The Miracles Review featuring Sydney Justin-Oct. 29 - 31
Chubby Checker & the Wildcats-Nov. 1 - 4
The Rippingtons-Nov. 5 - 7
Loverboy-Nov. 8 - 10
Three Dog Night-Nov. 11 - 13

Festival Food & Beverage Culinary Experiences
Discover a vast repertoire of activities ranging from elegant dinners to complimentary tastings.

Authentic Tastes Lecture Series
Enjoy these complimentary 45-minute seminars on the origins, tastes and traditions of such diverse ingredients as chocolate, olive oil, coffee and salts of the world.
When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Please refer to Festival Schedule for times and topics.

Culinary Demonstrations
Take the opportunity to learn, taste and discover food through the expertise of individual chefs and authors at these complimentary sessions.
When: Please refer to Festival Schedule for times and topics.

Dining Experiences
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. Prices range from $35 to $185.

List of dining experiences can be found here