This week we reported on some seriously exciting Disney food news from Walt Disney World!

From the opening date for Be Our Guest Restaurant (December 6th!) to more dates for Free Dining and finally culminating in the release of more Food and Wine Festival news, it was a crazy, exciting week, right?!

Disney Food News

Let’s take a more in-depth look at the news!

We now have all of the details about the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Most recent addition: Culinary and Beverage Seminar and Demonstration details!
• Be Our Guest Restaurant Opens December 6th, but it looks like there are previews starting November 19th!
• The Walt Disney World The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is back this year! Check out all the info about the chefs, menus, and more!
• A Tables in Wonderland Event – “Elephants & Bees” – at the Tusker House Restaurant has been announced for September.

We’ve got more food news (including FREE Disney Dining Plan extended to December 20, a new menu at Tutto Gusto, restaurant closure updates, and LOTS more) on our Disney Food News Pin Board!

DFB Guide to the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Grand Launch and Discount!

In anticipation of the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, we’ve launched the DFB Mini Guide to the 2012 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book.

It’s jam-packed with all the info you need to make sure you get the best value from the 2012 festival! Get your copy now before booking begins on August 14th at 7am!

For our readers, we’re offering the Guide at a discount during this Grand Launch week! Get your copy of this instantly downloadable PDF for just $11.95 (regularly $14.95). How? Use code CHEFS at check-out. With a 100% money-back guarantee, you’ve got nothing to lose!

Check out special features, bonus items, sample pages, and more at DFBMiniGuides.com/FoodandWine!

On to the Round-Up

Long-Forgotten Haunted Mansion

gives us a close-up look at the china inside this popular attraction.

WESH shares the top 5 must try activities at the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Courtesy of DFB!

Studios Central recommends the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Running at Disney looks at healthy options at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

Mousetalgia recreates Disneyland’s exotic Tahitian Terrace during a one night only dinner event.

Main Street Gazette finds a great soup – Chicken and Andouille Gumbo – at the River Roost Lounge at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside resort.

Gluten Free and Dairy Free at WDW announces a special diets IllumiNations party!