NOTE: We are awaiting announcements for the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival special events.
Special Events at the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival require a significant extra cost and advance tickets.
However, these events can be some of the most memorable of your Festival experience. In the past, we’ve enjoyed Wine Pairing in Morocco, Beer and Food Pairing in Italy, Tequila Pairing in Mexico, and many more!
Special Events will be available for booking on a date TBD. If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, you may book online or by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800.
Stay tuned to the DFB Newsletter for details.
Early booking for Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members will open on a date TBD.
Please note: all special events do require separate EPCOT admission, in addition to the purchase of a ticket. We’ll have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog! And take a look at this special offer to help you get started right away!
IT'S WINE & DINE TIME!
Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience.
If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU!
Party for the Senses
Party for the Senses is consistently one of the most popular events taking place during the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival.
At Party for the Senses, a special host leads the evening’s festivities as guests eat, drink, and celebrate! In the past, we’ve enjoyed dishes from over 50 tasting stations.
The Party is pricey and offered only on select weekend nights, so plan accordingly. To see what this event is like, check out our Party for the Senses review here.
Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion in EPCOT
When: Select Saturdays during the Festival – Wine View Lounge: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Reserved Seating: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Price: From $229 per Guest to $359 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Dates – TBD
Reservation Details
Wine View Lounge
For reservations, please call (407) 939-3378. Disney Vacation Club Members may call Member Services at (800) 800-9800.
Reserved Seating
For reservations, book online by using the Check Availability tool or call (407) 939-3378. Disney Vacation Club Members may book online or call Member Services at (800) 800-9800.
Click Here For the Full Chef Listing for Every 2022 Party for the Senses Date
Cheese Seminars
A great way to learn about cheese from the experts! Read our Cheese Seminar Review here.
Where: TBD
When: TBD
Price: $95 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Schedule – TBD
Sunday Brunch with the Chef
Sunday Brunch with the Chef offers a 2-hour session, which includes a breakfast buffet (with a sparkling wine toast), and a Q&A with a celebrity guest — including a photo opportunity with the guest and attendees!
Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
When: Select Sundays throughout the Festival, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Price: $139 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Dates and Chefs TBD
Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Hands-On Workshops
The event takes place on Mondays and Thursdays, and offers guests an opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty! In this hands-on experience, you learn directly from the pros.
Guests can learn about a myriad of culinary subjects — from decorating cakes, garnishing like a boss, and even mixing up an amazing cocktail! It’s a great bargain compared to many of the more expensive Special Events. Read our Mix It, Make it, Celebrate It! review here.
Where: World Showplace Events Pavilion
When: Select Mondays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Price: $45 per Guest, plus tax
2022 Dates TBD
Click Here to See the Full Lineup of the Mix It! Make It! Workshops
Other EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events
Parisian Breakfast
The Parisian Breakfast has proven to be very popular since its debut in 2013, and it could return in 2022! The event takes place at Les Chefs de France on select Saturday mornings during the Festival.
Guests are served a welcoming Mimosa, and then move on to a spread featuring authentic pastries (baguettes, brioches, croissants), unlimited coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and orange juice! Savor the baguettes made from scratch in a 48-hour process at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie.
Fresh from the oven, enjoy them with butter and Bonne Maman confiture (fruit preserve) to make a French tartine. Check out our Parisian Breakfast Review!
Where: Les Chefs de France, France Pavilion
When: Select Saturdays from 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Price: $45 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Dates: TBD
French Family Meal Traditions
We always look forward to some authentic and delicious dining options in the France Pavilion during the Food and Wine Festival. In 2015, French Family Meal Traditions replaced the super popular French Regional Lunches.
During the event, guests take a trip back to France with chefs from the France Pavilion, as they prepare a favorite dish from their childhood. Each meal is paired with French wine as well. Here’s our recent review of the event!
Where: Monsieur Paul, France Pavilion
When: Select Fridays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Pricing: $99 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Dates TBD
The Parisian Afternoon: Sandwiches, Macarons, and Bubbles!
Another Special Event that joined the lineup in recent years is The Parisian Afternoon. After exploring France in the morning and for lunch, the logical next step is to enjoy an afternoon there! We discovered snacking, Parisian style, with finger sandwiches, savory mignardises, petit fours, macarons — as well as unlimited mimosas!
See our review of this beautiful event here!
Where: Monsieur Paul, France Pavilion
When: Select Saturdays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Price: $58 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Dates TBD
The “Hibachi” Experience: Year of Celebration
Watch the spirit of Japanese cuisine come to life! Guests are in for an unforgettable dining experience as the restaurant’s “performing” chefs add a modern twist to traditional cooking techniques. This amazing 5-course culinary adventure features Wagyu beef, seafood and poultry. Prepared communal-style at your table, each dish is served with sake that complement the meal’s exotic flavors.
Where: Nihonbashi Dining Room in Teppan Edo at the Japan Pavilion
When: Select Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Price: $190 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Dates: TBD
Culinary Tour of Japan
Guests will dine on 3 traditional courses perfectly paired with sake and other thirst-quenching libations. The authentic menu exemplifies a seamless fusion of harmony, culture and culinary art—including Wagyu beef, lobster tail, and Blue Fin sushi. (Formerly Tokyo Pairing).
Check out our recent review of the Japan Food and Beverage Pairing for more information.
Where: Tokyo Dining, Japan Pavilion
When: Select Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Price: $160 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Dates: TBD
Mediterranean Food and Wine Pairing
We enjoyed this Mediterranean Wine and Food Pairing, which takes place at the beautiful Spice Road Table, immensely in previous years. Guests are treated to expertly prepared gourmet cuisine that showcases the unique flavors of Morocco, the Mediterranean, and beyond. This experience will also include a sparkling wine reception prior to the event. This is a four tasting size course.
Check out our review of the event here!
Where: Spice Road Table, Morocco Pavilion
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Price: $69 per person— plus tax , gratuity included
2022 Dates: TBD
Italian Food, Wine Vs. Beer Pairing
Head to Italy in Epcot’s World Showcase for a pairing of food with both wine and beer at Via Napoli. See our review of an Italy Beer and Pizza Tasting here!
Where: Via Napoli, Italy Pavilion
When: Select Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Price: $99 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Dates: TBD
Italian Regional Food and Wine Pairing Luncheon
Held in Tutto Gusto, the Italy Pavilion’s wine bar, this wine pairing event will showcase five courses — two of which will feature white truffle — paired with a variety of regional Italian wines. See our review of the Italy Beer and Pizza Pairing Lunch here!
Where: Tutto Gusto, Italy Pavilion
When: Select Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Price: $125 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included
2022 Dates: TBD
Mexican Tequila Lunch
The Tequila Lunch debuted in 2011 and it is returning this year. These tastings complement a selected Mexican regional cuisine, and offer the opportunity to learn more about tequila and spirits.
Check out a 2011 Mexico Tequila Lunch guest review here! And our 2012 Mexico Tequila Pairing Lunch review here!
Where: La Hacienda de San Angel, Mexico Pavilion
When: Select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Price: $85 per Guest—plus tax, gratuity included.
2022 Dates: TBD
Frozen Ever After Dessert Party – 2022 Dates TBD
Enjoy delicious dessert creations and savory bites inspired by Frozen with VIP Seating for Illuminations as well. Afterward, you’ll head off to the Norway Pavilion for a special opportunity to ride Frozen Ever After! The buffet offers both sweet and savory options, and may include the following:
- Olaf’s warm double-chocolate s’mores pudding cake
- Elsa’s warm cottage pudding with salted caramel glaze
- Hand-dipped vanilla bean ice cream
- Wandering Oaken’s éclairons
- Hans’ key lime tarts with red glitter glaze
- Living Rock crispy bonbons
- Anna’s blue velvet cupcakes
- Kristoff’s no-sugar-added lemon curd with blueberry
- Sven’s fresh fruits and berries
- Grand Pabbie’s winter-spiced snack mix
- Duke of Weselton’s cheese fondue served with country bread cubes, broccoli and grilled flatbread
Drinks are served as well and will include the following:
- “Melted snow” and other non-alcoholic beverages
- Summertime cocktails, like margaritas and piña coladas
- Beer and wine
Admission for the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party is $79 for adults and $47 for children, ages 3-9. The party is available for select nights throughout the festival at 8:00pm.
VIP Experiences
Disney continues its trend of offering VIP and premium experiences to guests, and the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is no exception. Stay tuned for details on whether it returns in 2022.
- Guests can purchase a package that includes either 8 entitlements for food or beverage of your choice at over 35 Food and Wine Festival Booths, with some exceptions, which will be listed on the credential.
- The package includes a limited release Epcot International Food & Wine Festival pin.
- The Sampler will be available for purchase at Festival Center, Festival Shop at the Germany Pavilion, and the Festival Boutique between the Japan and Morocco Pavilions.
- The package will be available daily.
- Cost TBD.
Guests can also purchase a Commemorative Gift Card. With a $250 activation you’ll receive a specially themed lanyard and medallion with the gift card. These Commemorative Gift Cards can be used at the Festival and throughout Disney World.
In 2020 and 2021, the EPCOT Food and Wine Premium Package did NOT return. We do not expect to see it in 2022 either, but we will keep you posted!
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Info
We’ll have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog!
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Info
We’ll have all the coverage and information you need for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival right here on Disney Food Blog!
2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Index
2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index
2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events
2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations
2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page
2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon
2022 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
Food and Wine Festival 101
2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items
2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items
How to Book EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Events
We are awaiting details on special events for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting on a date TBA. Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars and general admission for some special events may be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com as well as by phone.
Early booking for Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members will open on a date TBA.
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 seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. Discounts are by phone only at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378).
Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details.
Because Chase is no longer a Festival Sponsor, Chase Disney Visa Cardholders have no access to early booking this year.
IT'S WINE & DINE TIME!
Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience.
If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU!
Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest coverage about the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. We’ll have the details FIRST!
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