EPCOT

2008 Festival

International
    Marketplaces
Eat to the Beat Concerts

Photo Gallery

Press Release -
    Foodie Cities
Press Release -
    Culinary Olympics

Rate and Review
-- Free Exhibits and Demos
-- Special Ticketed Events

AllEars® and Reader
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Interview with
     Nora Carey, Festival
     Project Manager

-- City Taste - Spain
-- French Regional
     Lunch, 10/5/08
-- Kitchen Conversations,
     10/2/08
-- Wine School,
     10/4/08

Celebrity Chefs
Eat to the Beat
    Concerts
Fun Facts

AllEars® and Reader
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Afternoon Tea with
   Stephen Twining,
    9/29/07
-- Cheese Tastings
     9/29/07
-- Cook, Book, & Bottle
      9/28/07
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
    Bistro de Paris
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
     Tutto Italia 11/12/07
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
     Coral Reef 10/17/07
-- Party for the Senses,
    9/29/07
--Signature Dining
  Inspirations from India,
   9/30/07
--South African Wine
    Adventure, 10/12/07
-- Sweet Sundays, 10/28/07

AllEars® and Reader
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Cheese & Wine Pairing
      Workshop 9/30/06
-- Chefs A'Field, 9/30/06
-- Cook, Book, & Bottle
      9/29/06
-- Exquisite Evening at
       Epcot 10/6/06
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
      Alfredo's
-- Food & Wine Pairing,
      Le Cellier
-- Party for the Senses
    9/30/06
-- Party for the Senses
     10/14/06
-- Sweet Sundays
     10/1/06
-- Twinings Tea Seminar
-- Wine School 9/30/06
-- Wine School 10/28/06
-- Wine and Food in
    Balance Workshop
    10/1/06

Brew Masters
Eat to the Beat
    Concerts
Exclusive Wine &
    Culinary Programs
Fun Facts
Guest Chefs
Special Exhibits
Children's Activities
Wineries

AllEars®
Reports
--General Overview
--Food & Wine
Pairings (Coral Reef and Alfredo's)
--Food & Wine Pairing Le Cellier 10/7/2005
--Food & Wine Pairing, Sushi, Sashimi & Sake
--Lunch and Learn 10/8/05
--Lunch and Learn 10/14/05
--Lunch and Learn 10/29/05
--Odyssey Cooking School 10/6/2005
--Party for the Senses 10/8/05
--Signature Dinner 10/9/05
--Spirited Ball 10/30/05
--Sweet Sundays 10/9/05
--Wine School 10/22/05

2004 Festival
General Info
Daily Wine Seminars
    and Culinary
    Demonstrations
Eat to the Beat
    Concerts
Experiences and
    Exhibits
Fact Sheet
Family Fun Events
Food Booths w/ Prices
Photo Gallery

AllEarsNet®
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Czarina's Low-Carb
Recommendations
-- Food & Wine
Pairings
-- Lunch and Learn 10/10/04
--Lunch and Learn 11/7/04
-- Party for the
Senses 10/2/04
-- Party for the
Senses 10/9/04
--Party for the Senses 11/6/04
--Signature Dinner 10/31/04
--Sweet Sundays 10/10/04
--Sweet Sundays 11/7/04
--Wine School
10/30/04

2003 Festival
General Info
-- Daily Wine Seminars     and Culinary
    Demonstrations
-- Experiences and
    Exhibits
-- Fact Sheet
-- Family Fun Events
-- Food Booths w/Prices

AllEars®
Reports
-- General Overview
-- Czarina's Low-Carb
     Recommendations
-- Food and Wine Pairings
-- Lunch and Learn Series
-- Party for the Senses
-- Reserve Dinner
-- Photo Gallery
-- Tips for Enjoying the
     Festival

2002 Festival
-- Overview and Events
-- Food Booths, $ and     Recipes
-- General Review
-- Signature Dinner
    Review

2001 Festival
-- Food Booths with
    Prices
-- General Festival
    Information
-- Grand Tasting Report
     and Photos
-- Czarina's Royal Table
-- Winemaker's Dinner     Report
-- Special Events
-- Seminars and Demos

2000 First Hand Report
2000 F&W Festival
1999 F&W Festival
1998 F&W Festival

Attraction Seating
   Photo Gallery
Basic Services
Calendar of Events
Character Meet and
   Greet FAQ
Extra Magic Hour
FASTPASS
Operating Hours
Overlooked
   Attractions
Rehabs and Closures
Ride Restrictions
Smoking Policy
Special Needs
    Travelers
    --Epcot in a
       Wheelchair
Ticket FAQ
Tips & Notes
WDW At Large

AT A GLANCE...
Attractions
Characters
Restaurants

FUTURE WORLD
Club Cool
Innoventions
Journey into
   Imagination
Mission: Space
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
The Seas
The Land
--Soarin'
Universe of Energy
Wonders of Life

WORLD SHOWCASE
Mexico
Norway
China
Germany
Italy
American Adventure
Japan
Morocco
France
United Kingdom
Canada

ENTERTAINMENT
IllumiNations:
   Reflections of Earth
IllumiNations Boat
    Cruises
Innoventions Fountains
Live Entertainment
Off Kilter

SPECIAL EVENTS
Flower & Garden
   Festival
Food & Wine Festival

HOLIDAYS
Candlelight
   Processional
Epcot Storytellers
Holidays Around the
   World

TOURS

SPECIAL REPORTS
Chocolate Around the
    World
Far East Finds a Home
    in Florida - The
    Japan Pavilion
Exotic Treasures Found
    in Morocco
Ice Dreams and Rice
    Creams at Norway
Not Just Kid's Stuff:
    Cranium Command

ARCHIVES
Kristos
Lord of the Dance
Millennium Celebration
Millennium Village
Shockwave!
Surprise in the Skies
The Power of Blast!
Tapestry of Dreams
Tapestry of Nations

1982 Guide Map

OTHER THEME PARKS
Animal Kingdom
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Magic Kingdom

Disneyland
Disney's California
    Adventure

Universal Orlando
   Resort

EXPLORING REGIONAL FLAVORS
September 29 – November 12, 2006

Reservations for these special events
began July 31, 2006.

407-WDW-FEST (939-3378)

Note that if the event you want to reserve is already sold out,
you may request to be placed on a waitlist by writing to:
wdwfoodandwinewaitlist@disneyonline.com

Exclusive Wine & Culinary Programs

Party for the Senses
World ShowPlace

A Grand Tasting celebrating the sensory arts! An amazing event showcasing the talents
of 25 eminent chefs and over 70 wines and beers. In addition, your evening includes
VIP seating at the 5:45 p.m. performance of the "Eat to the Beat" concert series and
entertainment from Cirque du Soleil®, La Nouba, during the Party.

Saturdays, Sept. 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11
6:30 – 9 p.m.
$125 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission required.

Food and Wine Pairings

These late afternoon sessions are great opportunities to discover a marriage of three regional wines
with three tasting-size portions of regional cuisines. A winemaker will moderate each session and
the themes will vary as outlined below. Featured wineries and menu selection will change daily.

$40.00 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission required.

Sake, Sushi and Sashimi
Mitsukoshi Restaurant, Japan Pavilion
Mondays Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6
3:30 – 5 p.m.

Mediterranean Family-Style
Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion
Tuesdays Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 (SOLD OUT 8/8/06), 31, Nov. 7
3:30 – 5 p.m.

Many Leagues Under
Coral Reef, Living Seas Pavilion
Wednesdays, Oct. 4 (SOLD OUT 8/5/06), 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8
Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Fridays, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13 (SOLD OUT 7/31/06), 20 (SOLD OUT 8/7/06), 27, Nov. 3, 10
3 – 4:30 p.m.

The Call of the Wild
Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada Pavilion
Fridays, Sept. 29 (SOLD OUT 8/5/06), Oct. 6 (SOLD OUT 8/5/06), 13 (SOLD OUT 7/31/06), 20 (SOLD OUT 8/5/06), 27 (SOLD OUT 8/7/06), Nov. 3, 10
3 – 4:30 p.m.

Regional French Specialties
Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion
Saturdays Oct. 7 (SOLD OUT 8/5/06), 14, 21 (SOLD OUT 8/31/06), 28 (SOLD OUT 10/17/06), Nov. 4, 11
2:30 – 4 p.m.

Regional Italian Specialties
L'Originale Alfredo's di Roma, Italy Pavilion
Sundays, Oct. 1, 8 (SOLD OUT 7/31/06), 15 (SOLD OUT 8/31/06), 22, Nov. 5, 12
2:30 – 4 p.m.

Wine & Food in Balance Workshops (Sponsored by Beringer Wines)
Ariel's, located at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

This is an essential session for those who are really interested in discovering how to intelligently
pair wine with food for everyday living and those special occasions.

2 – 3:30 p.m.
$45 per person, plus tax, includes gratuity

Sundays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12

The Cook, the Book, and the Bottle
The Odyssey-The Chef's Showplace

Observe a celebrity chef prepare your three-course lunch and you will have the opportunity to
leave with an autographed book, a commemorative bottle of wine and a memorable experience!
A notable wine principal will present the accompanying wines for each event.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$150 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission required.

Friday, Sept. 29 Francois Payard - Bite Size
Thursday, Oct. 5 Anissa Helou - Mediterranean Street Food
Thursday, Oct. 12 John Ash - From Earth to Table
Friday, Oct. 13 Lissa Doumani and Hiro Sone - Terra, Cooking From the Heart of Napa Valley
Thursday, Oct. 19 Jerry Traunfeld - The Herbal Kitchen
Friday, Oct 20 Alan Wong - New Wave Luau
Thursday, Oct. 26 10/26 Marilú Madueño, Huaca Pucllana, Lima, Peru
Thursday, Nov. 2 Stephan Pyles - New Texas Flavors
Thursday, Nov. 9 Cindy Pawlcyn - Backstreet Kitchen, St. Helena, CA

Chefs A' Field, Culinary Adventures that Begin on the Farm
Hosted by PBS and Whole Foods Market Inc.
The Odyssey-The Chef's Showplace

Travel with well-known chefs to the field and then back to the kitchen, where the ingredients
are magically transformed into some of the most delectable dishes from the menus of America's
finest restaurants. A featured chef and his or her favorite purveyor will bring the acclaimed PBS
television series to life on stage. The event includes a three-course lunch with wine, a copy of the
PBS Chefs A' Field cookbook, and a lasting impression of a unique experience!

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$135 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission required.

Saturday, Sept. 30 Frank Stitt, Highlands Bar and Grill, Birmingham, Alabama
Saturday, Oct. 7 Jeff Tunks, Ceiba, Washington, D.C.
Saturday, Oct.14 Richard Sandoval – Modern Mexican and Kids on the Farm
Saturday, Oct. 21 Greg Atkinson – West Coast Cooking, Bainbridge Island, Washington
Saturday, Oct. 28 Rick Moonen – Restaurant RM Seafood, Las Vegas, Nevada
Saturday, Nov. 4 Michael Smith and Debbie Gold – 40 Sardines, Overland Park, Kansas
Saturday, Nov. 11 Cory Schreiber, Wildwood, Portland, Oregon

Odyssey Kitchen Conversations
The Odyssey-The Chef's Showplace

Don't miss the opportunity to visit with a personality from TV's Food Network and discover how
they came to enjoy the success they earned. Culinary demonstration, tasting and an autographed
copy of the celebrity's book included.

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$75 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission required.

Friday, Oct. 6 -- TBD (NOTE: originally scheduled Jamie and Bobby Deen have cancelled)
Friday, Oct. 27 -- Cat Cora -- Food Network, Iron Chef America
Friday, Nov. 3 -- Michael Psilakis -- Food Network, Iron Chef America; Onera Restaurant, New York
Friday, Nov. 10 -- TBD

The Odyssey Cooking Schools (Hosted by Saveur Magazine)
The Odyssey-The Chef's Showplace

Enjoy the opportunity to participate in an interactive cooking and learning experience with
the experts. A Walt Disney World® chef will assist each class with a visiting chef and guide
teams to create a themed lunch. Students will gather at the table at the conclusion of the
class to enjoy their meal with appropriate wines.

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Price is $150 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission required.

Wednesday, Oct. 4 Indian Classics and New Delhi Dreams with Suvir Saran, Devi Restaurant, New York
Wednesday, Oct. 11 American Classics and Wine Country Flavors with John Ash, John Ash & Co, California
Wednesday, Oct. 18 French Classics and Secrets from Rue Tatin, with Susan Hermann Loomis, Author & Cooking School Proprietor, Normandy, France
Wednesday, Oct. 25 South East Asian Classics with James Oseland, Editor-In-Chief, Saveur Magazine
Wednesday, Nov. 1 Italian Classics with Rocco DiSpirito
Wednesday, Nov. 8 Spanish Classics and Authentic Basque Accents with Joseba Jimenez de Jimenez and Carolin Messier de Jimenez, Harvest Vine, Seattle

Sweet Sundays
The Odyssey-The Chef's Showplace

Cakes, pastries and all things sweet take center stage! Guests are welcomed with a light breakfast
and sparkling wine for the morning session and a light lunch for the second session. While seated,
a celebrity pastry chef will create three dessert items that will be sampled throughout the event.

9 – 11 a.m. OR Noon – 2 p.m.
$60 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission required.

Sunday, Oct. 1 Francois Payard, Payard Patisserie & Bistro - New York, New York
Sunday, Oct. 8 Greg Case and Keri Fisher – Co-authors of "One Cake, One Hundred Desserts"
Sunday, Oct. 15 Keegan Gerhard, Food Network - The Food Network Challenge
Sunday, Oct. 22 Warren Brown and Mary Meyers - Food Network, Sugar Rush
Sunday, Oct. 29 Matt Lewis, Baked - Brooklyn, New York
Sunday, Nov. 5 Maura Kilpatrick, Oleana - Boston, Massachusetts
Sunday, Nov. 12 Emily Luchetti, Farallon - San Francisco, California

Cheese and Wine Pairing Workshops
Ariel's, located at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

This workshop is a great opportunity to learn about International and Domestic regional
cheeses and wines from the industry experts. Explore the myths and realities that are often
associated with traditional pairings.

2 – 3:30 p.m. (Note: second session also available on Sept. 30th at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
$45 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.

Saturday, Sept. 30 (2 sessions available)
Saturday, Oct. 7
Saturday, Oct. 14
Saturday, Oct. 21
Saturday, Oct. 28
Saturday, Nov. 4
Saturday, Nov. 11

Exquisite Evenings
Odyssey -The Chef's Showplace

These dinners are the most prestigious dining experiences of the Festival. On each occasion, a
team of celebrity chefs and Walt Disney World® chefs prepare a stellar 5-course meal. A Winery
principal will showcase wines from two to three different vineyards.

6:30 – 9 p.m.
$195 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission is NOT required.

Friday, Sept.29 France - Brilliant Bubbles
Guest Chefs: Zach Belle & Jen Reed, Cafe Boulud, Miami Beach
Wineries: Dom Perignon, Moet & Chandon, Krug

Thursday, Oct. 5 Chile – Under the South American Ceiba Tree
Guest Chef: Jeff Tunks and David Guas (pastry chef), Ceiba, Washington D.C.
Wineries: Casa Lapostolle, Concha y Toro

Friday, Oct. 6 South Africa - Great Cape Classics
Guest Chef: Portia de Schmidt, The Africa Cafe, Cape Town; Toni Robertson, Mandarin Oriental, New York, New York
Wineries: Cape Classics

Thursday, Oct. 12 Napa Valley - Beyond Borders: Wine, Food & Friends
Guest Chefs: Rene Bajeux, Keegan Gerhard, Dominique Macquet,
Bob Waggoner, Thierry Rautureau
Wineries: Stags’ Leap Winery, Rudd Winery

Friday, Oct. 13 Italy - The Shared Italian Table
Guest Chef: Don Pintabona, Trina, Fort Lauderdale; Jennifer Gebis, pastry chef, Trina, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Wineries: Antinori

Thursday, Oct. 19 American - Pride of the Pacific Northwest
Guest Chef: Greg Atkinson, West Coast Cooking, Bainbridge Island, Washington; John Sarich, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, Washington
Wineries: Ste. Michelle, Erath

Friday, Oct. 20 Napa Valley - California Gold
Guest Chef: Ethan Howard, Bouchon Bistro, Yountville, CA; Terry Letson, Fumé Bistro & Bar, Napa, CA
Wineries: Caymus Vineyards, Grgich Hills

Thursday, Oct. 26 Italy - Tuscan Tales
Guest Chef: Cesare Casella, Beppe & Maremma, New York
Wineries: Castello Banfi

Friday, Oct. 27 France - A Bordeaux Affair
Guest Chef: Joachim Splichale, The Patina Group, Los Angeles, CA
Winery: Château Lynch-Bages

Friday, Nov. 3 Australia - Dining Down Under
Guest Chefs: Andrew Ormsby, Tucker, Dallas; Craig Hopson, Picholine, New York, New York
Winery: Penfolds

Thursday, Nov. 9 Global - A Passion for Pinot
Guest Chefs: Emily Luchetti and Mark Franz Farallon, San Francisco
Wineries: Hartford Family Winery

Friday, Nov. 10 Spain – Iberian Roots
Guest Chefs: Joseba Jimenez de Jimenez & Carolin Messier de Jimenez
Wineries: Miguel Torres

Regional Feasts
Odyssey - The Chef's Showplace

To punctuate the theme of the 11th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Exploring
Regional Flavors, we are offering a new array of dining events that aim to dazzle the palate and
awaken an interest in lands far and close to home!

6:30 – 9 p.m. - $145 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Theme Park admission is NOT required.

Wednesday, Oct. 11 Turkish Treasures - Hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a sumptuous feast prepared by the chefs from the famous
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul! Discover, smell, and taste the true flavors of the Turkish landscape,
where food and wine are deeply steeped into this rich and colorful culture. Live Turkish
entertainment will enhance this memorable experience!

Wednesday, Oct. 25 Exploring the Inca Trail - Hosted by the Peruvian Tourism Board

Peru is gifted with lands and seas of divine abundance and this event will take you on a journey
to discover the exotic flavors and good cooking from this unique country. Top regional Peruvian
chefs and live music will make this evening truly for the gods - Peru, mucho gusto!

Wednesday, Nov. 1 Dia De Los Muertos - Hosted by the Mexican Tourism Board

On this special day, also known as the "Day of the Dead," prominent Mexican chefs will honor
cultural traditions and pay a special tribute to their Mexican ancestors with celebratory food
and drink from their regional tables. Colorful and talented Mexican musicians will enhance
the festivities!

Thursday, Nov. 2 A New England Brewer’s Tale - An Evening with Jim Koch* -- SOLD OUT! AS OF 8/1/06

Hosted by The Boston Beer Company Inc., Brewers of Samuel Adams Beer
Enjoy a lively dinner with Jim Koch, founder of Samuel Adams Beer. Mr. Koch will take you
through the history of beer in America and surprise you with great food and beer pairings.
*This dinner will be held in The American Adventure Pavilion.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 One Spice, Two Spice

Chef Floyd Cardoz from Tabla, the temple of new Indian cuisine in New York, will stir up a little
magic for the evening by combining the heritage of Indian herbs and spices with the freshest of
American ingredients. The event is guaranteed to be a stellar occasion with traditional live Indian
music throughout the evening.

Signature Restaurants Around the Walt Disney World® Resort

Join a Resort Signature Chef and his guest chef for an evening of superb food, amazing wines and
good cheer! The wines of 2 or 3 wineries will be presented by a winery principal.
Location: See each specific venue

6:30 – 9 p.m. - $145 per person, plus tax, gratuity included for Oct. 8 and Nov. 5.
(Price for dinner at Victoria & Albert's $300/person.)

Sunday, Oct 8 (SOLD OUT 8/5/06) Beyond the Baobab Tree - Jiko at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Friday, Oct. 20 French Finesse - Victoria & Albert's at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Sunday, Nov. 5 (SOLD OUT 7/31/06) Soarin' Over California - California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Epcot® Wine Schools

Each day a program is hosted by a prestigious wine authority, and in addition to the tasting,
a continental breakfast, and a wine pairing luncheon is included in the fee. A certificate of
completion will be presented to each attendee. Theme Park admission is NOT required.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. - $150 per person plus tax, gratuity included.

Saturday, September 30

Tour de France presented by Sheri Sauter Morano, M.W.
Hosted by USA Sopexa, Foods and Wine from France
World Showcase, France Pavilion, Bistro de Paris

Sunday, October 8

South America presented by Sebastian Lopez
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion

Saturday, October 14 (sold out 8/18/06)
Sunday, October 15

Burgundy presented by Don Kinnan
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion

Sunday, October 22

Mastering Wine 101, presented by Karen MacNeil from the Culinary Institute of America
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion

Saturday, October 28
Sunday, October 29

Italian Wine School presented by Sharron McCarthy from Castello Banfi
World Showcase, Italy Pavilion, L'Originale Alfredo di Roma

Saturday, November 4

South Africa Wine School presented by Robin Kelley O'Connor
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion


Sunday, November 12

Spain Wine School presented by Doug Frost M.S, M.W.
Future World, Wonders Retreat in the Wonders of Life Pavilion

Vertical Wine Tastings
California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort

A Vertical Wine Tasting provides a rare opportunity for wine connoisseurs to taste 10 vintages
from exceptional growers. A leading authority in the wine world will moderate each tasting of new
or old world treasures.

1:30 – 3 p.m.
Price range from $135 – $175 (where noted) per person, plus tax, gratuity included.

Saturday, Sept. 30 Silverado Limited Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- $135/person
Saturday, Oct. 7 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile -- $135/person
Saturday, Oct. 14 Antinori's Guado al Tasso, Italy & Ste. Michelle's Col Solare, Washington State (6 vintages of each wine) -- $135/person
Saturday, Oct. 21 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- -- $175/person
Saturday, Oct. 28 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Bordeaux -- $175/person
Saturday, Nov. 4 Chateau Leoville-Poyferre, Bordeaux -- $175/person
Saturday, Nov. 11 Miguel Torres Mas La Plana, Spain -- $135/person