2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival beginning August 31st

[JohnD]

Omg this sounds so neat!

Yeah, hope to snag a ressie for 9/20 next week.

 

[JohnD]

Another sign that the old Chase Lounge will likely be the new Club 33.

You need $$$ for that right?

 

[MisterPenguin]

You need $$$ for that right?

$$$$$

 

[Cake]

My first year actually going specifically to WDW for the F&W festival. I'm so excited. We have 2 trips planned. The kiosks I definitely want to enjoy include
Australia

Belgium

Cheese studio

Farm Fresh from Florida growers

Greece

Italy - wine options are the best!

Light Lab - just drinks! Looks fabulous

Patagonia - this love looks incredible. Wine pairings are very nice

Wow! We will be busy. I think I need to lose a few lbs before each trip

 

[Clamman73]

So no grapefruit beer...replaced with pomegranate...OK...

 

[Texas84]

So no grapefruit beer...replaced with pomegranate...OK...

You can get that in Germany anytime.

 

[Figment82]

Why did they turn Figment into a character from Schoolhouse Rocks? The merchandise looks awful! On the positive side, I will save some money - at least until the 35th stuff rolls out!

 

[JohnD]

So AP, DVC, Golden Oak, and TIW members can begin reserving tomorrow (No Chase Visa holders). Starting at what time? 7:00 a.m.?

 

[wdwmagic]

Reservations open for special events during Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Links to book premium events during Food and Wine Festival and details on new pricing for Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars.

 

[disneygeek90]

I am 100% Polish, first generation American. Those pierogi at the booth were horrible! I know many people like them which just shows how amazing Polish food is, even the bad ones. I wish they got a better brand for their pierogi so you all can see how delicious they can be. P.S, you do not have to add an "s" at the end of pierogi, since that is already plural. Polish lesson of the day.

I'm less worried about the actual food, I'd just wish they were being represented.

 

[jaklgreen]

I'm less worried about the actual food, I'd just wish they were being represented.

I agree. The Polish culture is a very old one and has an interesting history.

 

[Tommye1078]

Reservations open for special events during Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Links to book premium events during Food and Wine Festival and details on new pricing for Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars.

This is so great. I'll be there working a demo and Party for the senses.

 

[danlb_2000]

I see that a lot of the kiosks are in place already.

 

[xdan0920]

I see that a lot of the kiosks are in place already.

Insanity.

 

[George]

I see that a lot of the kiosks are in place already.

I heard a legend once, a legend so fantastic that disbelief leaves it shrouded in mystery. The claim is this - Once there was a time when the walkway around WS lagoon wasn't littered with random storage shed like structures and that a parade....an actual parade could parade around the lagoon. Crazy I know.

 

[jaklgreen]

I heard a legend once, a legend so fantastic that disbelief leaves it shrouded in mystery. The claim is this - Once there was a time when the walkway around WS lagoon wasn't littered with random storage shed like structures and that a parade....an actual parade could parade around the lagoon. Crazy I know.

I miss Tapestry of Nations.

 

[zakattack99]

My exact thought when I walked into World Showcase last Thursday night and saw them

Which makes you wonder why. Obviously it does not take them that long to install and I can't imagine it takes them over a month to get their health inspection. So why install so early, like what is the point? I could see 2 weeks or so out for inspection purposes but a month? Seems excessive.

 

[Bolt]

They store the kiosks where Ratatouille is going between France and Morocco, so perhaps they needed to clear that area to begin initial prep work?

A month out is pretty standard. From install to permitting through the county to training, it all adds up.

 

[MaximumEd]

I heard a legend once, a legend so fantastic that disbelief leaves it shrouded in mystery. The claim is this - Once there was a time when the walkway around WS lagoon wasn't littered with random storage shed like structures and that a parade....an actual parade could parade around the lagoon. Crazy I know.

I heard double decker buses used to drive around it. Can't be true.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

I heard a legend once, a legend so fantastic that disbelief leaves it shrouded in mystery. The claim is this - Once there was a time when the walkway around WS lagoon wasn't littered with random storage shed like structures and that a parade....an actual parade could parade around the lagoon. Crazy I know.

There is an ancient legend of the Sage of Time. It tells us that when the he first walked upon EPCOT, the World Showcase Promenade was one open walkway. There was space and benches, and the atmosphere was relaxing. The years passed, and the Sage of Time walked Epcot once again. The The Sage of Time saw that the Promenade had grown cluttered. People no longer strolled or relaxed together, but strove with each other in an attempt to drink as much as possible. There was only Drunkytown, and the park, it was dying...

At least the "sheds" have gotten exponentially better themed over the years - most are quite elaborate now. But with the increasing length and frequencies of the festivals, combined with the growing amount of permanent walkway clutter, it'd be nice to see a bit more thought put into where/how the booths are located rather than plopping them at seemingly random spots.