{"id":947,"date":"2005-08-29T07:45:26","date_gmt":"2005-08-29T11:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/?p=947"},"modified":"2022-05-05T00:07:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T04:07:08","slug":"food-and-wine-festival-special-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/food-and-wine-festival-special-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Food and Wine Festival Special Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Carol Garcia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some can visit the seminars and food booths at the Food and Wine Festival and be perfectly happy. Then there are others who have discovered the array of special dining events. These events are geared toward adults and all of them include wine (one event includes beer instead). For those who are looking for something beyond an appetizer sample at a food booth, Epcot offers a variety of special events, from basic to sumptuous with prices ranging from free to a definite splurge. All of the Food and Wine Festival events require at least park admission unless otherwise noted. Reservations for the separately priced events can be made now at 407-WDW-FEST. Be aware that many of these are extremely popular and do sell out, so call early to ensure your dates are available for all but the free events.<\/p>\n

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Culinary Demonstrations and Lecture Series<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
\nCheck the festival guide for locations and times of these complimentary events. A limited number of people are admitted into these demonstrations, which allow you to taste and hear from renowned chefs. The weekends also offer 45-minute seminars on such diverse topics as chocolate, coffee, and olive oil.<\/p>\n

The Odyssey Cooking School<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
\nHave 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. Classes are held only on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at a cost of $100 per person* (plus tax, gratuity included). Be among the first to experience this new tradition.<\/p>\n

Wine Pairing<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
\nIf you want to experience something unique without spending a small fortune try a food and wine pairing. Starting at $35 (plus tax; gratuity is included), you’ll get three courses with wine pairings at a select Epcot restaurant. A representative from the winery featured will discuss why the wines go with the food, and they’ll answer any questions. Favorites include Le Cellier and Coral Reef, which change menus for each food and wine pairing event.<\/p>\n

Wine Not Your Thing?<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
\nBeer aficionados are invited to grab a frothy mug and indulge in a barrel of beer-friendly events during the 10th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Sept. 30-Nov. 13 at Walt Disney World Resort.<\/p>\n

Recognized for wines from around the globe, diverse culinary creations, and celebrity chefs, the six-week-long festival also caters to beer lovers with 500 complimentary beer seminars, special events, and a lively Oktoberfest celebration.<\/p>\n

“Our festival has a blend of offerings that appeal to wine, beer, and food enthusiasts,” said Brad Rex, vice president of Epcot. “We offer hundreds of beer seminars, and more than 30 different beers are available throughout the festival.”<\/p>\n

Highlights include:<\/p>\n