The “Incredible Summer” is just getting started at Walt Disney World, but some guests are already looking forward to the fall. When that time of year rolls around, it means the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and a lot of details have now been revealed by Disney.
The dates for this year’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival will be Aug. 30 through Nov. 12 which gives you a lot of opportunities to get there and enjoy everything.
Some new food items are coming to a few of the Outdoor Kitchens and who isn’t there for the food, right? More info and full menus will be out later, but here are some food choices to check out:
- The Wine & Dine Studio: Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese, and Pumpkin Seeds
- Flavors from Fire: Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak, smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro
- Hops & Barley Marketplace: New Brunswick Slider – Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream, Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side
Celebrity chefs this year include new stars like Cooking Channel host Tiffani Thiessen and Richard Blais, along with returning favorites like Alex Guarnaschelli, Robert Irvine, Masaharu Morimoto, Buddy Valastro, Art Smith and Carla Hall and many others.
Beginning on Thursday, June 14, guests will be able to book Eat to the Beat dining packages, Party for the Senses grand tasting experiences, celebrity chef demonstrations, and many other great events.
Brand new events to this year’s festival include:
- Sunday Brunch with the Chef: Start your day in the most delicious way at a two-hour event including a brunch buffet and featuring a distinguished culinary television personality. While enjoying a meal inspired by some of our VIP guest’s favorite dishes, attendees will be part of an in-depth question-and-answer session featuring kitchen tips, tricks and insights. Finally, foodies are in for a fabulous pièce de résistance: a sparkling wine toast and an exclusive meet-and-greet photo opportunity with our celebrated gourmet guest.
- Food & Beverage Pairing: Learn from the pros at these 45-minute sessions, held each Friday to Sunday. Enjoy a collaboration between the featured chef and beverage presenter, pick up a few tips and best of all – taste the demonstrated dish and beverage pairing
Also, don’t forget that Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt is also coming back to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival.
There will also be an interactive playground, a new Junior Chef Kitchen offered on every Sunday, and even character dance parties on Friday and Saturday nights. While we don’t want the summer to fly by, fall can’t get here fast enough.
Oh, and the Wonders of Life pavilion is returning as the Festival Center this fall as well. It has been getting a lot of work done and a nice paint job to look spiffy for the festival.
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