2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 31, 2017 - November 13, 2017

[Gryhndmom]

Bill Ocean added to Eat to the Beat lineup:

2017 Eat to the Beat Concert Line Up!

• Delta Rae — August 31-September 1
• TBD – September 2-7
• Starship featuring Mickey Thomas – September 8-10
• TBD – September 11-15
• UNCONFIRMED – Sister Hazel – September 16-17
• TBD — September 18-20
• David Cook — September 21-22
• TBD — September 23-27
• 38 Special – September 28-29
• Mark Wills — September 30-October 1
• TBD – October 2-3
• Christopher Cross – October 4-5
• TBD – October 6-11
• Taylor Dane — October 12-13
• Jeffrey Osbourne – October 14-15
• TBD — October 16-
• Billy Ocean – October 25-26
• TBD – October 27-November 13

Bill From PA

Can't wait to see the TBD band October 6-11 and I'm hoping that mac and cheese isn't back this year...it is sooo my kryptonite!

 

[jaminmd]

Can't wait to see the TBD band October 6-11 and I'm hoping that mac and cheese isn't back this year...it is sooo my kryptonite!

LOL, I was just looking up that very recipe for DD, a mac n cheese addict. She stayed home last year when DH & I went and I know she would have LOVED it.

 

[Auntie_Maim]

I liked TBD's early stuff like "Fill in the Blank," but I lost interest after lead singer Your Name Here left the band.

 

[brewhome]

I need some advice from all of you wonderful people - I'm traveling in November with my sister, sister-in-law, and niece (age 24). We've done F&W before and we love sharing stuff at the booths and stopping for larger cocktails along the way here and there. We've never done a special event like one of the parties or special dinners. This year, we'll be there on my actual birthday, and they want me to pick the activity for that evening. We're planning on AK or HS in the AM (depends on when I can get FastPasses for Flight of Passage), a rest/swim at the resort in the afternoon, and then a birthday activity. I'm torn - should we do a special F&W dinner, assuming there is one that night that we'll all like, or should we do a monorail crawl? We've never done either so I'm having a hard time deciding. Maybe when I see the F&W event schedule I'll be more moved, but right now, both sound good. Your thoughts based on your experiences?

 

[FeralCatRogue]

There are some great meal options when they are posted, I've done the parisian meal which is quite a lot of food as well as the hibachi experience.

 

[FoxC63]

Ha, I have eaten off trash cans in years past, when they had few tables. Never bothered us LOL.
That same TBD band is stalking me too, my whole trip is still listed as TBD. At least I know it's not Starship, no offense to the people who love them, but they have been there so many times when I have, I want someone else this time.

Exactly how I feel about Hanson.

 

[Disney & ME]

I need some advice from all of you wonderful people - I'm traveling in November with my sister, sister-in-law, and niece (age 24). We've done F&W before and we love sharing stuff at the booths and stopping for larger cocktails along the way here and there. We've never done a special event like one of the parties or special dinners. This year, we'll be there on my actual birthday, and they want me to pick the activity for that evening. We're planning on AK or HS in the AM (depends on when I can get FastPasses for Flight of Passage), a rest/swim at the resort in the afternoon, and then a birthday activity. I'm torn - should we do a special F&W dinner, assuming there is one that night that we'll all like, or should we do a monorail crawl? We've never done either so I'm having a hard time deciding. Maybe when I see the F&W event schedule I'll be more moved, but right now, both sound good. Your thoughts based on your experiences?

How fun to be there on your birthday! I too am celebrating my birthday early at the F&W but heading home the day before my actual birthday.

Most of the special events occur during the day with the exception of some of the Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining and the Hibachi Experience. The Rockin Burger Party and Party for the Senses are really nice events in the evening. I have done the Burger Party and liked it but found it was too much food and saw so much waste since people were leaving the buns on their plates. Unfortunately many of the burgers were pre-plated so they could serve quickly so I didn't feel like I could ask for a low carb version! I have seen great reviews of the Party for the Senses and hope to try that this year.

Have you also checked out the new Highway in the Sky Dine Around? It is the Disney version of the monorail crawl and offered various nights. I tried to book it when I went a few weeks ago and it was sold out and I am now waiting to see if it will be offered in October. It is worth checking it out and reading the online reviews. I have done my own monorail crawl and Boardwalk crawl and those too can be fun.

 

[Stinky_Pete]

Exactly how I feel about Hanson.

A couple years ago I took this pic of people sitting waiting in line for Hanson...at 12:30 p.m.!

 

[FoxC63]

A couple years ago I took this pic of people sitting waiting in line for Hanson...at 12:30 p.m.!

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They have a really large fan base which is awesome but I'd just like to see someone else perform but it's no biggie.

 

[brewhome]

How fun to be there on your birthday! I too am celebrating my birthday early at the F&W but heading home the day before my actual birthday.

Most of the special events occur during the day with the exception of some of the Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining and the Hibachi Experience. The Rockin Burger Party and Party for the Senses are really nice events in the evening. I have done the Burger Party and liked it but found it was too much food and saw so much waste since people were leaving the buns on their plates. Unfortunately many of the burgers were pre-plated so they could serve quickly so I didn't feel like I could ask for a low carb version! I have seen great reviews of the Party for the Senses and hope to try that this year.

Have you also checked out the new Highway in the Sky Dine Around? It is the Disney version of the monorail crawl and offered various nights. I tried to book it when I went a few weeks ago and it was sold out and I am now waiting to see if it will be offered in October. It is worth checking it out and reading the online reviews. I have done my own monorail crawl and Boardwalk crawl and those too can be fun.

Thanks for the advice! I did see the Highway in the Sky event, too... It looks great. I think I'm just going to have to wait and see the event schedule to make a final decision... But it's so hard to wait! I will be stalking the boards and the website until all of the news is released.

 

[helenm29]

this is probably a repeat so forgive me for asking again....does anyone have an idea when we can start making reservations for Food and wine things?

 

[helenm29]

Thanks for the advice! I did see the Highway in the Sky event, too... It looks great. I think I'm just going to have to wait and see the event schedule to make a final decision... But it's so hard to wait! I will be stalking the boards and the website until all of the news is released.

I don't think they are going to extend Highway in the sky through to the fall with the Food and wine going on but it really sounds great!

 

[randumb0]

this is probably a repeat so forgive me for asking again....does anyone have an idea when we can start making reservations for Food and wine things?

I expect it to be sometime in late July

 

[randumb0]

Events and menus were announced on June 26th last year, so expect more information by the end of this month.

That was the day of the TIW preview if my memory serves me

 

[Auntie_Maim]

*screeches a la Veruca Salt* But I want the Food and Wine menus NOW!

*falls on floor, sulks*

 

[pepperandchips]

Yesterday the TIW preview event tickets became available for purchase. Must be an existing TIW member since you need your ID number to book.

Sneak Preview

Registration is now open for our sneak peak event of the 22nd Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival! Be one of the first Guests to experience some of the new Marketplace items and learn about the various offerings during this 75 day event!

Where: World ShowPlace Pavilion at Epcot®

When: Saturday, July 15, 2017

Time: 12:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.

Price: $145 per person, plus tax, gratuity included



To register for this event, please visit the following website:

http://disneyurl.com/TIWFW2017

 

[georgina]

11:00 am which is the time World Showcase opens.

There is an evening EMH until 11:00 on a Tuesday while we are there. Assuming that the booths stay open, will it be super crowded then? (there is a Halloween party at MK that night also)

 

[Doug S]

There is an evening EMH until 11:00 on a Tuesday while we are there. Assuming that the booths stay open, will it be super crowded then? (there is a Halloween party at MK that night also)

Booths close for EMH.

 

[crazy4wdw]

I don't think they are going to extend Highway in the sky through to the fall with the Food and wine going on but it really sounds great!

Believe I read that Highway in the Sky was ending as of June 30.

 

[Tall Todd]

Booths close for EMH.

Really? That's lousy....