{"id":30996,"date":"2013-09-20T06:30:31","date_gmt":"2013-09-20T10:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=30996"},"modified":"2022-05-04T20:39:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T00:39:35","slug":"foodie-friday-epcot-international-food-wine-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/foodie-friday-epcot-international-food-wine-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodie Friday: More About the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Seriously?\u00a0 Can you tell I am super excited about Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival?\u00a0 I mean it is only the best time of the year.<\/p>\n

Today on the blog, I thought I’d discuss some of the other important aspects of this year’s Festival.\u00a0 What things you need to know to make your trip more food-tacular!<\/p>\n

Guests will not want to miss out on the Festival Center.\u00a0 This location, housed in the former Wonders of Life Pavilion (which can be found between Universe of Energy and Mission: Space) plays host to many activities throughout the event.<\/p>\n

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First are the multitude of seminars.\u00a0 Many different culinary demonstrations and wine tastings will be available for guests to partake in, however, there is a nominal fee. Most of these demonstrations require reservations, so if you don’t have a reservation, but would possibly like to attend, make sure to check at the check-in desk for any last minute availability.\u00a0\u00a0 There are also a few seminars that are free, but these mostly take place on the weekends and are few and far between.<\/p>\n

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Guests can also get the chance to meet celebrated chefs and have them autograph their books or a piece of merchandise.\u00a0 If there is someone who you really want to see, make sure to arrive at the Center early to get a wristband. Want to learn from these celebrity professionals?\u00a0 Sit in as these celeb chefs share their incredible skills during low-cost culinary demonstrations. Chefs that will be making appearances include, Cat Cora, Robert Irvine, Buddy Valastro, Warren Brown, Paula DaSilva, Gale Gand, Jamie Deen, Dean Max, Rock Harper, Jeff Henderson, Art Smith, Allen Susser, \u201cCake Boy\u201d Eric Lanlard, Duskie Estes and John Stewart, Donald Link, Bryan Voltaggio and Emily Ellyn.<\/p>\n

In the market for a good wine to bring home?\u00a0 Make sure to visit the wine shop sampling area, where guests can try complimentary tastings, allowing them to find the perfect bottle to enjoy later.\u00a0 In addition, wine makers will be on hand signing bottles of vino that you have purchased.\u00a0 You also shouldn’t miss Seasons of the Vine, a seven minute video introducing guests to wine growing.<\/p>\n

Want to know my favorite aspect of the Festival Center?\u00a0 Have I previously mentioned how much I enjoy chocolate?\u00a0 If you do too, then you do NOT want to miss The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to Bar.\u00a0 <\/b>Hosted by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, guests can see the chocolate sculptures (yes, completely made of chocolate) by Disney pastry chefs. My favorite little piece of this exhibit?\u00a0 The drinking chocolate.\u00a0 It’s like heaven in a cup.\u00a0 (Actually, it’s like drinking a melted chocolate bar!\u00a0 How can you go wrong?\u00a0 Honestly.)<\/p>\n

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Of course, the other really big part of this Festival are the larger seminars that guests love to take part in.\u00a0 These Premium Events have additional costs (sometimes very large additional costs) and sell out very quickly.\u00a0 Most have sold out already, however, if you want to partake in any of them, I would suggest checking epcotfoodfestival.com<\/a> to find out if there is any availability, like right now.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go ahead…I’ll wait…..<\/p>\n

The Premium Events include:<\/p>\n