Festival Food & Beverage Culinary Experiences
Epcot: September 28 - November 11, 2007

Indulge in culinary experiences that suit both the beginners and the seasoned connoisseurs. Enjoy fare from the finest chefs as they prepare exotic regional favorites paired with exquisite wines selected by top sommeliers. Take part in adventures in cookery that you will always remember.

Please note that some of these exclusive Wine & Culinary Food and Beverage Programs and Festival Dining Experiences require an additional admission fee (see individual Event below for details). For information or to book an event call 407-WDW-FEST† (407-939-3378).

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SWEET SUNDAYS
Pamper your sweet tooth as a celebrity pastry chef demonstrates three signature desserts! You will enjoy a continental breakfast beffet which will include sparkling wine, and sample desserts, all throughout the session.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When:  Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost:    $65 per person (plus tax, gratuity included)*

09/30: Will Goldfarb, Room 4 Dessert, New York, NY
10/07: Colette Peters, Colette's Cakes, New York, NY
10/14: Keri Fisher, Villanova, PA and Greg Case, MA, Co-authors of One            Cake, One Hundred Desserts
10/21: Geraldine Randlesome, Creative Cutters, Richmond Hill, Ontario,            Canada
10/28: Richard Ruskell, Montage Resort and Spa, Laguna Beach, CA
11/04: Mindy Segal, HOT CHOCOLATE, Chicago, IL
11/11: Warren Brown, Sugar Rush, Food Network® and CakeLove,            Washington, DC and Mary Meyers, CakeLove, Washington, DC

THE COOK, THE BOOK AND THE BOTTLE
After observing a celebrity chef prepare a delicious three-course meal, you'll enjoy your lunch and selected wines. You'll leave this culinary experience with an autographed book and commemorative bottle of wine!

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When:  Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost:    $150 per person (plus tax, gratuity included)*

09/28: Author: Mireille Guiliano, Former President and CEO of Veuve Clicquot,            Inc., New York, NY
           Theme: Champagne
           Cookbook: French Women for All Seasons
           Winery: Veuve Clicquot, Champagne France
10/05: Author: Nirmala Narine, Nirmala's Kitchen, Long Island, NY
           Theme: Global / Thai
           Cookbook: In Nirmala's Kitchen: Everyday World Cuisine
           Winery: Bodegas Salentein, Argentina
10/12: Author: Chef Walter Staib, City Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
           Theme: German
           Cookbook: Black Forest Cuisine
           Winery: S.A. Prüm, Germany
10/19: Author: Chef Alan Wong, Alan Wong's Restaurant, Honolulu, HI
           Theme: Hawaiian
           Cookbook: Alan Wong's New Wave Luau
           Winery: Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma
10/26: Author: Chef Jean Fleury, Paul Bocuse Brasseries, Lyon, France            Theme: French
           Cookbook: Brasseries Bocuse
           Winery: Jean-Luc Colombo, Rhône Valley, France
11/02: Authors: Chef Joyce Goldstein & Evan Goldstein, M.S.,
           San Francisco, CA
           Theme: Napa Valley
           Cookbook: Perfect Pairings
           Winery: Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma
11/09: Author: Suvir Saran, Dévi, New York, NY
           Theme: Indian
           Cookbook: American Masala
           Winery: Grover Vineyards, India

ODYSSEY KITCHEN CONVERSATIONS
Discover how an acclaimed culinary personality enjoys his or her life, in - and outside of the kitchen! Culinary demonstration, tasting and an autographed copy of the celebrity's book are all included in this delightful event.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When:  Thursday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, & Nov. 8, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
           Thursday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 4, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost:    $75 per person (plus tax, gratuity included)*

10/04: Chef: G. Garvin, TV One's Turn Up the Heat, Los Angeles, CA
           Theme: American
           Cookbook: Turn up the Heat with G. Garvin
           Winery: Rosenthal- The Malibu Estate, CA
10/11: Chef: Jeff Henderson, Author of Cooked, Las Vegas, NV
           Theme: American
           Cookbook: Cooked
           Winery: Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley
10/18: Chef: Roy Yamaguchi, Roy's Restaurant, Honolulu, HI
           Theme: Hawaiian/Asian
           Cookbook: Roy's Fish and Seafood
           Winery: Hall Winery, Napa Valley
10/25: Author: Chef Tracy Griffith, Author of Sushi American Style,
           Napa Valley, CA
           Theme: American Sushi
           Cookbook: Sushi American Style
           Winery: Cellars Camp de Tarragona, Spain
11/01: Chef: Efisio Farris, Gourmet Sardinia, and Arcodoro & Pomodoro,
           Restaurants, Houston, TX
           Theme: Sardinia
           Cookbook: Sweet Myrtle and Bitter Honey
           Winery: Bodegas Pinord, Spain
11/04: Chef: Cat Cora, Iron Chef America, Food Network® and President of
           Chefs for Humanity, Fairfield, CA
           Theme: Greek
           Cookbook: Cooking from the Hip
           Winery: All About Greek Wine, Greece
11/08: Chef: Todd English, bluezoo, Orlando, FL and Olives Restaurant,
           Charlestown, MA
           Theme: American
           Cookbook: The Olives Table
           Winery: Antinori, Tuscany, Italy

EPCOT® WINE SCHOOLS
Enjoy this fabulous, full-day comprehensive program facilitated by a prestigious wine authority including continental breakfast, lunch and a certificate of completion!

Where: See Details Below
When:  Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost:   $150 per person, plus tax (included gratuity)*

* The price for the October 6 Burgundy and October 13 Italy Wine Schools is $160 per person (plus tax, includes gratuity)*.

09/29: Champagne
           Möet Hennessy, Charles Curtis, M.W.
           Wonders of Life Pavilion
10/06: Burgundy
           Maison Louis Jadot, Olivier Masmondet
           Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion
10/13: Italy
           Castello Banfi, Sharron McCarthy, CWE
           Tutto Italia, Italy Pavilion
10/20: Spain
           Wines of Spain, Doug Frost, MS, MW
           Wonders of Life Pavilion
10/27: South America
           Concha y Toro & Viñedos Emiliana, Sebastian Lopez
           Wonders of Life Pavilion
11/03: Greece
           All About Greek Wine, Steve Olson
           Wonders of Life Pavilion
11/10: South Africa
           Fairview, Robin Back
           Wonders of Life Pavilion

CHEESE TASTINGS
This is an wonderful opportunity to learn more about cheese with the expert "fromagers" from the Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City and other experts in the cheese industry.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When:  Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Cost:    $60 per person (plus tax, included gratuity)*

09/29: France
           Fromager: Tyler Hawes, American Milk Studios, New York, NY
           Winery: Maison Louis Jadot, Burgundy France
10/06: Italy
           Fromager: Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese, New York, NY
           Winery: Le Vigne di Zamò, Italy
10/13: Spain
           Fromager: Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, Brooklyn, NY
           Winery: Marqués de Riscal, Spain
10/20: England
           Fromager: Jason Donnelly, Artisanal Premium Cheese, New York, NY
           Winery: Fess Parker, Santa Barbara County
10/27: USA
           Fromager: David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery, Central Point, OR
           Winery: Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery, Santa Cruz
11/03: Italy
           Fromager: Waldemar Albrecht, Artisanal Premium Cheese, Brooklyn, NY
           Winery: San Filippo, Italy
11/10: France
           Fromager: Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese, New York, NY
           Winery: Guigal, Rhone Valley, France

CHEFS A'FIELD - KIDS ON THE FARM
A featured chef will bring the acclaimed PBS television series alive on stage and prepare a 3-course meal for all to enjoy. You'll witness ingredients magically transformed into delectable dishes! This event includes a culinary demonstration by the celebrity chef, as seen on the screen, a three-course lunch with wine and the series companion cookbook.

Where: Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace
When:  Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost:    $135 per person (plus tax, included gratuity)*

* Features an episode from Season 2 – Chefs A'Field - Culinary Adventures that Begin on the Farm

10/03: Chef: Jason Wilson, Crush Restaurant, Seattle, WA
           Episode: Wild Foraging & Island Duck Eggs - treasures from the
           Pacific Northwest
           Winery: Casa Lapostolle, Chile
10/10*: Chef: Holly Smith, Café Juanita, Kirkland, WA
           Episode: Seattle Charcuterie
           Winery: Familia Schroeder, Argentina
10/17: Chef: Bill Telepan, Telepan Restaurant, New York, NY
           Episode: Ice Cream, From a Cow – a milking adventure in upstate
           New York!
           Winery: Rosemount Estate, Australia
10/24: Chef: Bruce Sherman, North Pond Restaurant, Chicago, IL
           Episode: Artisan Chèvre - hand-crafted goat cheese from Wisconsin
           Winery: Concha y Toro, Chile
10/31: Chef: Michel Nischan, Dressing Room, Westport, CT
           Episode: Winter Bay Scallops - nuggets of gold from Cape Cod
           Winery: Matanzas Creek, Sonoma
11/07: Chef: Robert Wiedmaier, Marcel's and Brasserie Beck's, Washington, DC
           Episode: Rockfish Round-Up – Striped bass from the Chesapeake
           Winery: Stonehaven Vineyards, Australia

DISCOVERING WINE: A SENSORY ADVENTURE
A unique interactive opportunity for both wine novices and aficionados to discover the composition of great California wines. The event includes a four-course lunch at Citricos presented by chef Phillip Pontincelli.

Where: Citricos at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
When:  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost:    $150 per person (plus tax, included gratuity)**

10/07: Sensory Seminar-Lunch
           Winery: Conundrum and Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley
11/03: Sensory Seminar-Lunch
           Winery: Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley
11/04: Sensory Seminar-Lunch
           Winery: Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley

VERTICAL WINE TASTINGS
You won't want to miss this educational tasting of 10 vintage wines from exceptional global vineyards. Experience something wonderful!

Where: California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort
When:  Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost:    $135 per person (plus tax, included gratuity)*

* The price for the November 3rd Bordeaux Vertical Tasting is $175.00 per person (plus tax and includes gratuity)*.

09/29: Napa Valley
           Fife Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
           Karen MacNeil
10/06: Napa Valley
           Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
           Tony Dalton
10/13: Napa Valley
           Charles Krug Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Peter
           Mondavi Jr.
10/20: Napa Valley
           Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Joe Spellman, M.S.
10/27: Spain
           Montecillo Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja, Fred Dame, M.S.
11/03*: Bordeaux
           Château Cos d'Estournel, Bordeaux, Evan Goldstein, M.S. and
           Jean-Guillaume Prats
11/10: Napa Valley
           Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
           Andrea Robinson, M.S.

AFTERNOON TEA WITH STEPHEN TWINING
Experience afternoon tea in style with 10th-generation descendant of the famous Twinings Tea family, Stephen Twining. Following a presentation by Mr. Twining, you'll sip tea and sample delicious savories.

Where: Ariel's at Disney's Beach Club Resort
When:  Saturdays, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
           Sundays, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
Cost:    $75 per person (plus tax, included gratuity)*

FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
Discover some of the Epcot® restaurants regional cuisines with three exceptional wines with three tasting portions. Each themed session will be moderated by a winemaker.

Where: See Details Below
When:   See Details Below
Cost:    $45.00 per person (plus tax, includes gratuity)*

Where: Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada Pavilion, Epcot®
When:  Fridays, Sep 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, & Nov 2, 9
           3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.   ALL DATES SOLD OUT!
Featuring contemporary Northwestern flavors.

Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion, Epcot®
When:  Saturdays, Sep 29, Oct 13, 20, 27 & Nov 3, 10
            2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Featuring a selection of the finest charcuterie and cheese.

Where: Tutto Italia, Italy Pavilion, Epcot®
When:  Sundays, Sep 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, & Nov 4, 11
            2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Featuring tastes from the new Italian team at Epcot®.

Where: Teppan Edo Matsunoma Lounge, Japan Pavilion, Epcot®
When:  Mondays: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Nov 5
            3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sake, Sushi and Sashimi

Where: Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion, Epcot®
When:  Tuesdays, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
            3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Featuring Mediterranean flavors.

Where: Coral Reef Restaurant, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Epcot®
When:  Wednesdays, Oct 3, 10, 24, Nov 7
            Thursdays, Oct 11, Nov 8
            Fridays, Sep 28, Oct 12, Nov 9
            3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Featured wineries and menu selection will change daily.

Where: Seas Salon, (upstairs) The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Epcot®
When:  Wednesdays: Oct 17, 31
           Thursdays: Oct 4, 18, 25, & Nov 1
            Fridays: Oct 5, 19, 26, & Nov 2
           3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Featured wineries and menu selection will change daily.

Where: Rose & Crown Dining Room and Pub, United Kingdom Pavilion, Epcot®
When:  Sunday: Oct 21
            3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A Scotch and food Pairing featuring single malt and blended Scotch.

A SOUTH AFRICAN WINE ADVENTURE
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet the most prominent winemakers in South Africa and taste the wines from 40 different vineyards. This evening's wine walkabout will include culinary specialties from Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and roaring entertainment!

Where: World ShowPlace at Epcot®
When: Friday, Oct. 12
Cost: $75.00 per person (plus tax, includes gratuity)*

PLEASE NOTE:
All dinners and chefs are subject to change without advance notice.
Cost for each Event is charged in full at time of booking. Changes/refunds are not allowed. Non-transferable. Must attend on the event day and time booked.
*Theme Park admission required.
**Theme Park admission not required.

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