nelsonj3
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It was so crowded last night, I couldn't really see anything at that pavilion. Was anyone else there last night? It really did look a little like NYE (not quite, but close).
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2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
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It was so crowded last night, I couldn't really see anything at that pavilion. Was anyone else there last night? It really did look a little like NYE (not quite, but close).
Baltar
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As a guy who loves F&WF and goes every year, here is what I do to minimize my urge to slug people lol.
1) Saturdays are okay...if you get out before the night. Saturday nights during F&WF are horrible drunk fests. Worst behavior I've ever seen at Disney is on a F&WF Saturday. Mostly I try to avoid Saturdays all together.
2) Start early. I love to get there as the booths open and make my way around. 11am/11:30 ish.
3) Go multiple days. I'll divide WS in half and do one half one day, the other half the other.
4) If you can go without kids the better. I go with my kids but we break it up. Older 2 go off on their own a lot. My youngest two love doing the passport things and the coloring at Kidcot stations. We just go with the flow.
5) Bring a taser if you end up there during a time like that photo up above. (I kid..I kid...)
1) Saturdays are okay...if you get out before the night. Saturday nights during F&WF are horrible drunk fests. Worst behavior I've ever seen at Disney is on a F&WF Saturday. Mostly I try to avoid Saturdays all together.
2) Start early. I love to get there as the booths open and make my way around. 11am/11:30 ish.
3) Go multiple days. I'll divide WS in half and do one half one day, the other half the other.
4) If you can go without kids the better. I go with my kids but we break it up. Older 2 go off on their own a lot. My youngest two love doing the passport things and the coloring at Kidcot stations. We just go with the flow.
5) Bring a taser if you end up there during a time like that photo up above. (I kid..I kid...)
ChrisM
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Figment2005
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Just a quick update, as of this morning they were erecting a large stage where the Christmas tree goes for the holidays. I know the chew is supposed to be broadcasting from there throughout the festival, so is this stage being set up for them?
DisneyMom51
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The last day of our annual passes was September 24th, just in time for the soft opening at the Food & Wine Festival. Everything went pretty well and our only disappointment was that the Artisanal cheese was sold out by the time we made it back after our trip around the World Showcase. For any one else planning on attending the soft opening next year, this year we were told upon entry to the park that it was only for the castmembers. Since we couldn't imagine Disney turning any one away and checking ID's, we weren't too concerned. A little before noon, we started near the Chew Laboratory and were told that they weren't even sure they were going to be opening, however, they did later on in the day. Same story at the new Cheese kiosk. We headed over to Scotland and while my husband waited there--hoping to be the FIRST at Scotland for the event--I headed over to Hawaii and they were open around noon. Long story short...Scotland didn't open till much later; problems with the electrical and then problems with the cash registers. Desserts & Champagne (not sure if this is the exact name) thankfully did open too later on in the day even after having problems with an ice machine functioning incorrectly. Other than that, as we started our way around the World Showcase, everything was open and every kiosk had everything available for sale. Not crowded at all and lots of places to sit and/or tables to stand at. We were even allowed to sit in roped-off areas along the water set up for some sort of premium events/seating. It was really quite fun for us and we were so glad we were able to partake even though Disney decided to start the event a week later than last year. The Festival Center, however, did not open at all that day and the only thing I really missed was the Ghirardelli booth and their fabulous liquid chocolate. Guess I'll just have to make it at home! I hope all of you enjoy the rest of the festival!
betty rose
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I'm surprised at this. As an older customer, per Drs. instructions, only meat well done. Too much risk at my age for food born illness. Same with eggs.
tribbleorlfl
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To be fair, Bison is very lean and gets EXTREMELY tough, dry and flavorless if you cook it much past medium. I applaud the CG waitstaff for being knowledgeable in their product and maintaing the quality CG is known for.
BuddyThomas
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Obviously that is totally fine but you seriously might want to think about vegetarianism. I'm sure you realize that piece of well done meat was part of a cow slaughtered on a kill floor. Not making any political statement here but if the blood, pink, raw, etc bothers you that much, it might be something to think about.
Oh, come on. Just own it: you're totally making a political statement.
There are a bunch of reasons why someone might choose to have their meat well cooked, ranging from personal taste, through not really trusting the restaurant, all the way out to actual health issues that could be badly handled or prepared meat. That's their call. Trying to paint that as being weak and somehow phony is unnecessary. Do you ask for your mushrooms to come served with side order of dung, just to be 'true' to the fungus?
BuddyThomas
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I couldn't care less. Just don't know why someone wants a steak that is burned to a crisp, but up to them. And totally not a political statement. My partner is the biggest carnivore I've ever met, and I haven't thrown him out of the house yet.
Now back to our regularly scheduled discussion of food, drink, heat, and crowds.
Figment2005
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Awesome, thank you for confirming what I assumed.
asianway
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I'd agree for ground meat, but butcher cuts of beef? Odds are much lower
PhotoDave219
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Does this mean we can come to your house for a cookout?
michmousefan
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Actually, I wouldn't bet on it... weekends seem pretty jammed for most of the festival nowadays. Plus next weekend is Columbus Day weekend, which some places count as a holiday weekend of sorts (somewhat inexplicably).