August 25, 2016Come every September begins my personal favorite time of the year at Walt Disney World, Food and Wine Festival! This year starting September 14th until November 14th people come from all around to taste, learn, and experience everything that food has to offer at Disney.
This is easily one of the most anticipated events at Walt Disney World. This event will bring in massive crowds for both the food and the annual Food and Wine Marathon. Nothing says gorging on food like running 25 miles..
Entrance into the event is included with your ticket to Epcot. Keep in mind that the portions are little in order to taste and experience more. Food samples will range from $4.00 – $8.00, Drinks will range from $3.00-$6.00. Many items are also available as snack credits on the Disney dining plan, so no more running around last day grabbing odd candies!
Eat to the Beat Concerts
Along with your food, you can be entertained by a line up of bands performing. Shows are at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM, all of course are subject to change. Personally I cant wait to eat all the cheese dishes and listen to Boyz II men.
Heres the lineup
- Wang Chung – September 14-15, 2016
- Starship – September 16-18, 2016
- Air Supply – September 19-20, 2016
- BoDeans – September 21-23, 2016
- Fuel – September 24-25, 2016
- Sugar Ray – September 26-28, 2016
- Los Lobos – September 29-30, 2016
- David Cook – October 1-2, 2016
- Wilson Phillips – October 3-4, 2016
- Plain White T’s – October 7-9, 2016
- 38 Special – October 10-11, 2016
- Jeffrey Osbourne – October 12-13, 2016
- Tiffany – October 14-16, 2016
- Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx – October 17-19, 2016
- Christopher Cross – October 20-21, 2016
- Toad the Wet Sprocket – October 22-23, 2016
- Chaka Khan – October 24-25, 2016
- Billy Ocean – October 26-27, 2016
- Living Colour – October 28-29, 2016
- Hanson – October 30-November 1, 2016
- Soul Asylum – November 2-3, 2016
- Delta Rae – November 4-6, 2016
- Boyz II Men – November 7-9, 2016
- Sister Hazel – November 10-11, 2016
- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – November 12-14, 2016
Cooking with…
You can also experience different cooking seminars with celebrity chefs!
Lineup
- Elizabeth Faulkner – September 1
- Bryan Voltaggio – September 18
- Andrea Robinson – September 23
- Andrea Robinson – September 25
- Graham Elliot – September 30
- Buddy Valastro – October 2
- Jamie Deen – October 7
- Cat Cora – October 9
- Emily Ellyn – October 14
- Andrew Zimmern – October 21
- Rock Harper – October 23
- Duff Goldman – October 28
- Geoffrey Zakarian – October 30
- Alex Guarnaschelli – November 4
- David Guas – November 6
- Sarah Fioroni – November 11
- Jehangir Mehta – November 13
Premium Events
- Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! – Daily – $49 – Hands-on experience where guests learn different culinary subjects.
- Rockin’ Burger Block Party – September 30, October 14, and November 11 – $99 – Enjoy specialty burgers and while a DJ spins music. Located in World ShowPlace.
- Grand Floridian Brunch with a Twist – October 6 – $169 – A 5-course meal prepared by the chefs at Citricos in Grand Floridian Resort.
- Behind the Scenes at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto – September 21, 28 and October 5, 12 – $99 – Lunch and mixology session inside Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Polynesian Village Resort.
- The Secret of Flavor – September 22, October 20, and November 2 – $129 – 3-course “sensory-food connection” lunch at Yachtsman Steakhouse in Yacht Club Resort.
- Culinary Adventures with a Master Chef – October 7, 21 and November 3, 9 – $259 – A chef’s table at Contemporary Resort hosted by Chef Frank Brough.
- Cheese Seminars – September 17, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and November 5 – $89 – Cheese and wine experts teach you how to better enjoy… cheese and wine.
- Party for the Senses – October 1, 8, 15, 22, 28, and 29 – $169, $199, $329 – Chefs from around the world cook specialties at more than 50 tasting stations. A special, and extravagantly named, Yelloween Masquerade Party for the Senses takes place on October 29.
- Beverage Boot Camp Series – September 18, and October 30 – $129 – Are you serious about booze? Show how serious you are by attending thought provoking seminars like “Exploring Wines the Mondavi Way” or “Demystifying Bourbon the Jim Beam Way.” Impress your friends with your new found facts about fermentation, distillation.
- Parisian Breakfast – Select Saturdays during Food & Wine – $40 – This one is “only” $40 which makes this one of the cheaper Food & Wine events. Guests enjoy mimosa, coffee, baguettes, brioches, and croissants inside Les Chefs de France at Epcot.
