Yesterday, we gave you a bunch of brand new news to process about the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
While we updated you on deets about NEW and returning Food and Wine Marketplace Booths, we’re also sharing some of the ways that Disney will celebrating this 20th Anniversary Milestone!
NEW Future World Marketplace Booths — More Details
Some of the biggest news about this year’s Festival is that Marketplace Booths are expanding into Future World. Last week, we told you about two new Chew-inspired Marketplaces — Sustainable Chew and Chew Lab. The Booths will be located in an area called Next Eats. Today we’re learning that this area will likely be located near the Epcot Character Spot in FutureWorld, steps away from The Land Pavilion.
We are also learning more about the other two Future World booths located in the Artistry of Wine and Cheese area. These sister spots will be located on the walkway toward Future World West.
Regarding the booths, the Cheese Studio will feature a sampling of artisan cheeses that are served on an artist’s palette, and all of the selections will pair well with the wines that are offered.
Artisanal Cheese Trio for the Cheese Studio
But the Wine Studio will also offer some pretty cool features. The wines that you can sample here will all be on tap. Yep — that’s right! Wine in kegs! Each keg holds the equivalent of 26 bottles of wine and keeps the wine perfectly fresh.
Wine and Cheese will feature in two new booths at the Festival. Photo by Disney.
And it’s a savings for the environment, too, since there are no bottles, caps/corks, or cases to dispose of.
NEW Food and Wine Festival Discovery Sampler Package
For years, readers have been asking about purchasing some kind of all-inclusive pass to Dine Around the World. And in honor of the Festival’s 20th Anniversary, Disney is offering a package that’s kinda sorta like that.
Try a Brand New Dish with Your Entitlements, Like the New Escondidinho de Carne at the Brazil Booth
The new Food and Wine Festival Discovery Sampler Package offers guests a credential with eight entitlements to enjoy food and drink from the Marketplace Booths. In addition, guests will have access to Priority Seating for the 6:45 Eat to the Beat Concert. They’ll also receive a limited edition 20th Anniversary Pin, which will be issued in three different colors. The cost of the package is $59 per person, plus tax. And unlike last year’s VIP Premium Package, the Discovery Sampler Package does not require a Disney Resort room stay.
(We haven’t received any information on whether or not the VIP Package will be back this year. Stay tuned.)
NEW Wines — Exclusively Made for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
While we await more news about the inclusion of craft beers at this year’s Festival, we can tell you that there’s plenty to be excited about if you’re a wine lover.
Two wines have been created specifically to celebrate the Festival’s 20th Anniversary! Guests can enjoy the Napa Valley Festival Chardonnay and the Paso Robles Festival Cabernet Sauvignon by the glass or by the bottle.
Exclusive Festival Wines for 2015
Sample the wines at the Sustainable Chew Booth, where they’ll be paired with dishes created by The Chew chefs. If you like what you taste, then you’ll be able to purchase a bottle from the Festival Center Wine Shop!
And the details just keep coming! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog as we continue to bring you all of the latest Epcot Food and Wine Festival News!
Start Your Planning Today! The DFB Guide to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book is now available for Pre-Order!
Want even more great tips? This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Pre-order your 2015 edition today, and download the 2014 guide for FREE — immediately! We’ll send you the 2015 Edition as soon as it’s published next week!
Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World!
Use code Chefs at check-out for a $3 discount!
Be sure to check our main Epcot Food and Wine Festival Page frequently for updates, and also check out Epcot Food and Wine Festival 101 for even more information about the festival!
Want More Epcot Food and Wine Festival Info?
We’ll have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog! Here’s what we know so far…
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index — Full Menus Coming Soon!
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations
2015 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon
2015 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
Food and Wine Festival 101
2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and FOOD PHOTOS
2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items
How to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events
To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting Thursday, July 30, 2015 (join the Disney Food Blog Newsletter to find out as soon as we do about all the details!). Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, Mixology Seminars, and general admission for some special events will be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com.
Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents may be eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and mixology seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. These members will be able to book seminars and demos July 24th at 9AM. Discounts are by phone at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details.
Chase Disney Visa Cardholders may be able to book select special events, demos, and seminars early. A limited number of seats will be available for this booking date.
ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Are you excited to try some of these new experiences during the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Tell us what you’re most looking forward to in comments below!
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Hey: Do you know is Disney Visa Card Holders will be able to book the Festival Sampler Discover Package on July 24th?
Absolutely can’t wait for the festival this year ..thank you for all of the early information!
Any info about the craft beer at the odyssey center returning?
Are there any restrictions on what food and beverage items you can use the entitlements on for the sampler package?
Stephanie — Yes, there will be some restrictions. For example, you won’t be able to use an entitlement for a $30+ glass of Dom Perignon. Most of the menu items should be available to use for entitlements, however.
could not find where to enter for the Disney tickets the chew is giving away
Charlotte — Here’s a link to enter The Chew’s Magical Culinary Adventure Sweepstakes. Good luck!
Hi – just curious what exactly can you buy with the entitlements? This will be our first year at the festival. Just curious if this is the best way to go. Thanks for the advice.
Brandi — The entitlements will be good for most of the food and drink options at the Food and Wine Festival Marketplace Booths, but there will be some exclusions printed on the credential you receive. While Disney hasn’t shared exactly what the exclusions are, we are figuring they are the most expensive items, like the glass of Dom Pérignon Champagne, which went for $32.00 per glass last year! 🙂