2015 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

[dvccamper 32]

If you're old like me and a Styx fan, definitely catch Dennis DeYoung. We did last year and he was terrific!

We were there last year and saw him too. I thought he sounded really good and the Tommy Shaw lookalike did a good job.

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

More updates from the Disney Food Blog...

 

 

News! 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival — More Booths and Special Events Confirmed!

 

June 3, 2015 By AJ

Okay, so it’s not exactly time for the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival juuuust yet (that’s September 25 – November 16th this year). But is IS time for LOTS of news to come out in anticipation of the event!

 

Just last week, we brought you word of NEW booths and dishes set to debut at this year’s Festival, along with the full Eat to the Beat line-up and lots of other great news!

 

Today we’re happy to confirm a few more booths that will be returning to this year’s Festival!

 

Fan favorites including Poland (and those terrific Pierogies), Belgium (Waffles!), and Hawaii (Kalua Pork Sliders, anyone?) will all return again this year as part of the Festival’s 20th Anniversary celebration.

 

Kielbasa & Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream

 

The Kalua Pork Slider from the Hawaii Booth is a Family Favorite

 

Additionally, it has been announced that the Party for the Senses will be returning to the Festival every Saturday in October!

 

Not only that… aspiring at-home sommeliers will want to know about a brand new premium event hitting the scene: Exploring Wines from 1996 to Now. Check out our Special Events Page for the most up-to-date information on these and other special events!

 

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/06/03/news-2015-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-more-booths-and-special-events-confirmed

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

Let me know when you find out. If it's when we are there, I would love to go with you. I doubt anyone in my family shares my excitement over him lol

 

Will do!

[Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119]

I can't wait to try some of these! For those who have been in the past, what can I expect to spend on one of the above mentioned items?

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

Most food tasting items average in the $4-6 range.  Desserts tend to run around $2-3.

 

The Kahlua Pork Slider shown above was $3.75 last year.

 

Check out this page for a listing from last year of the menus with prices...

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2014-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-marketplace-booths-menus-and-food-photos/

 

If you're on any of the Disney Dining Plans, lots of the F&W items can be purchased for a snack credit.

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

And those Kahlua Pork Sliders are goooood!

[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

I can't wait to try some of these! For those who have been in the past, what can I expect to spend on one of the above mentioned items?

Does this mean you are now going to do parks this trip? If so, did you know the Student Seminar date is October 8th? I am planning to take my girls to that and get our tickets through that program.

[Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119]

Does this mean you are now going to do parks this trip? If so, did you know the Student Seminar date is October 8th? I am planning to take my girls to that and get our tickets through that program.

Waiting on a few minor last minute details but things are looking good for Parks. If we do Parks we are planning to do the Seminars, it is such a great deal. We will be there the 27-10 of October.

[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

Waiting on a few minor last minute details but things are looking good for Parks. If we do Parks we are planning to do the Seminars, it is such a great deal. We will be there the 27-10 of October.

We are there October 3-11th. Looking forward to meeting you.

[Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119]

Absolutely!!!

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

Sign me up for this one!  From the Disney Food Blog...

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/06/10/2015-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-news-menu-for-mexico-tequila-tasting-lunch/

 

 

2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival News: Menu for Mexico Tequila Tasting Lunch

 

June 10, 2015 By AJ

We’ve confirmed that Tequila Pairing Lunches in the Mexico Pavilion are back as part of the Special Events line up!

 

I had the chance to attend the luncheon a while back. It was a great way to spend the afternoon — sampling tequila, and learning how this versatile spirit can pair beautifully with different menu items.

 

In anticipation of this year’s lineup, our friends from the Mexico Pavilion recently held a tasting to determine just what would make the menu cut.

 

We’re excited to share some menu descriptions straight from La Cava del Tequila! Let’s take a closer look.

Menu Planned for the Tequila Pairing Lunch at the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

 

When I attended the Tequila Pairing Lunch, we enjoyed four courses, paired with three different tequilas as well as Agovera Liqueur. (This event is not for the faint of heart. )

 

Display Table at Entry of Luncheon

 

As of the writing of this post, the lunch will include four courses paired with tequilas. But please keep in mind, the dishes are subject to change! Anything is possible between now and Festival Go-Time on September 25!

 

Your journey through the world of tequila will start with a Flautas de Carnitas — a mini crispy Flauta filled with Pork Carnitas and accompanied by Avocado, Cream, Queso Foam, Roasted Serrano Pepper, and Tomato.

 

Flautas de Carnitas

 

The next course, Sopa de Chile Poblano y Calabaza, will be prepared with Roasted Poblano Pepper, Zucchini, Cilantro, Queso Fresco, and Guajillo Pepper Oil.

 

The Main Entrée will be a combination of Mar y Tierra– Pan-Seared Snapper and New York Strip — served with a creamy Potato Puree, Cactus Salad, Tequila and Dried Peppers Butter Sauce. It won’t look exactly like the two pictures below — it’s likely to be a combo plate — but these photos will give you an idea.

 

Mar y Tierra: Pan Seared Fish Taco

 

Mar y Tierra: New York Strip

 

A Sweet Ending to the meal will feature a fun play on a classic — Pudin de Pan, or Bread Pudding with Chocolate Dirt, atop Vanilla Ice Cream. (Note that the dessert will not include the Tequila Cream shown in the photo below.)

 

Pudin de Pan: Bread Pudding with Chocolate Dirt Will Be Served Vanilla Ice Cream

 

Once again, we’ll reiterate that these menu items are tentative, and presentations are likely to change. Still, it’s very exciting to get a sneak peek into the creative process…and makes me want to head to La Cava for some tequila! And I don’t know about you, but this definitely whets my appetite for more Food and Wine Festival Special Event information!

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

From Chip & Co.  For now at least, file this one in the F&W Rumor department...

 

 

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Could Have it’s Own MagicBand

June 10, 2015 by Anonymouse

 

Hola ladies and gents! I know you already know who this is! You are correct it is “I” the amazing, incredible, Anonymouse. Today I have some pretty good gossip for all of you MagicBand collectors. I have been hearing that the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will have it’s very own special MagicBand.

 

I know this is big, I love MagicBands and have a pretty good collection myself. But wait there is a catch, isn’t there always a catch? The catch is that you can only get the special band when you book a premium package add on. Which happened last year but you could only get it if you were staying on property and the cost was about $200 a person. We do not know how much it will cost this year, but I assuming it will be a bit more expensive.

 

http://www.chipandco.com/epcot-international-food-wine-festival-magicband-213983/

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

From WDWMagic  Follow link for full article and video...

 

 

To help celebrate 20 years of Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival, hosts from ABC's 'The Chew' - Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall and Daphne Oz, will be taping shows from Epcot.

 

'The Chew' will be featured in the two Future World Marketplaces.

• The Next Eats festival area will feature three dishes from 'The Chew' in their Sustainable Chew Marketplace: Savory Pork Spareribs with Cheesy Mascarpone Grits; Ricotta & Zucchini Ravioli with Tomato Sauce, and Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Figs and Pistachio Brittle. The eco-home-inspired marketplace will offer a chance for guests to learn more about how food is grown and the importance of sustainability.
• Also in Next Eats, Disney chefs are collaborating with “The Chew” for the Chew Lab, a cutting-edge marketplace inspired by food-science labs and the hottest culinary tech trends.

Shows will be taped on October 7, 8, and 9 before a live audience (visit thechew.com for information on how to obtain tickets), and the 5 episodes from Epcot will air on October 12-16 2015.

 

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/international-food-and-wine-festival/news/02jul2015-food-and-wine-festival-marketplace-kiosks-expand-to-future-world-and-are-joined-by-hosts-from-the-chew.htm

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

Essentially the same info from DFB, although they mention that some of the produce will be coming from The Land...

 

 

• Sustainable Chew Marketplace: This spot will feature 3 dishes from the chefs and hosts on The Chew — Savory Pork Spareribs with Cheesy Mascarpone Grits; Ricotta & Zucchini Ravioli with Tomato Sauce; and Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Figs and Pistachio Brittle. And to bring it all on home to Epcot, herbs and vegetables from The Land Pavilion will be used to punch up the dishes! The area will also offer guests a chance to learn about sustainably-grown food.
• Chew Lab: This new booth will offer an intersection between cutting edge culinary trends and food science, taking the eating experience to a whole new cerebral level.

 

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/07/02/2015-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-news-two-new-booths-and-the-chew-broadcasting-live-from-epcot

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

More Food and Wine Festival news from the Disney Food Blog...

 

 

News: 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Probable Booking Date, and More Special Events

 

July 2, 2015  By AJ

 

A day after the big news about ABC’s The Chew filming from the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, we’ve got more updates for ya!

 

The Flying Fish Café at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has announced its Winery Event Series taking place throughout this year’s festival. And for the first time, all Flying Fish events will be booked through the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Event booking system.

 

Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 30th, 2015 — that’s the day that booking will open for these Flying Fish events! And because Food and Wine Festival events normally begin booking on the same day, we suspect that this will be the day general booking begins for ALL Epcot Food and Wine Festival special events and low-cost events. Note that we don’t have this booking date confirmed by Disney for all events, so it’s subject to change. But we figured we’d let you know for planning purposes.

Flying Fish Cafe Food and Wine Festival Signature Dinners

Let’s take a look at this year’s special offerings from Flying Fish Cafe. Call 407-WDW-FEST to book on July 30th, 2015.

Chef Tim’s Interactive Saturday Afternoon Supper

Featuring Local Florida Products and Special-invited Growers/Producers/Providers
With Cocktail Selections by Flying Fish Mixologist Craig Mills and a Variety of Pours from the Winter Park Distilling Company Spirits
Saturday, September 26, 2015, 12:00 noon

Guarachi Winery

Featuring Alex Guarachi, Owner and Vintner, Guarachi Family of Wines from Sonoma and Napa Valleys
Thursday, October 1, 2015, 6:00PM

Celebrating the Numerous Grape Growing Regions of New Zealand

Featuring Matt Deller, Kim Crawford Wines
Thursday, October 8, 2015, 6:00PM

A Sparkling Evening with Moet & Chandon

Featuring Kate Hoff, Moet & Hennessy/Moet & Chandon
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 6:00PM

Chardonnay and Merlot from Around the World

Featuring John Blazon, Master Sommelier – The Spire Collection
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 6:00PM

 

Flavor Gems of Italy

Featuring Pierluigi Gaeta, Marketing Director – Vias Imports Ltd., NY
Thursday, October 29, 2015, 6:00PM

Northwestern Flavors – Oregon Wines

Featuring Randy Ford and Cameron Scott of King Estate Winery-Eugene, Oregon
Thursday, November 5, 2015, 6:00PM

Gastronomical Tour de France

Featuring Eric Hemer, Master Sommelier – Southern Wine and Spirits
Featuring some extraordinary selections from all across France’s Best Wine Regions
Thursday, November 12, 2015, 6:00PM

 

Chef Tim’s Interactive Saturday Afternoon Supper

A Celebration of Regional USA Cooking Styles, Paired with Wine Selections from across the USA’s Best Wine-making Regions
Featuring Flying Fish Sommeliers Stig Jacobsen & Craig Mills
Saturday, November 14, 2015, 12:00 noon

 

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/07/02/news-2015-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-probable-booking-date-and-more-special-events/

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

Disney Food Blog has posted some 2015 Food & Wine Festival updated info, including some Special Events that are new this year...

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-special-events/

 

Some excerpts...

 

 

Rockin’ Burger Block Party — NEW!

Come get your burger on! This new event combines food, drink, and music to highlight the best of all three. You’ll dance the evening away as you dine on specialty burgers and take in some the best music of the century. All of the burgers are inspired by recording artists who have left their mark on the beverage world. Enjoy drinks affiliated by these artists and a DJ spins their best tracks. Find your favorite burger, drink, and music, and vote on the best burger of the night!

 

Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
When: September 25, October 8*, November 6, 7:00-9:00PM
Price $99, $119, $199

 

Nosh Pit Seating: $199 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Epcot admission required. Check in at Nosh Pit Check in podium. VIP Experience includes private reserved table, entrance into event at 6:45PM, specialty cocktail toast, premium bar, and more. Space is limited.

 

Reserved Seating: $119 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Epcot admission required. Check in at Reserved Seating Check in podium. Includes reserved table on main floor, entrance into event at 6:45PM, and specialty cocktail toast. Space is limited.

 

Rockin’ Burger Block Party: $99 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Epcot admission required. Check in at WorldShow Place Events pavilion. Limited seating.

 

*Talent from the ABC show The Chew will be in attendance this one evening

 

What’s Cooking With… — NEW!

This event replaces Sunday Mornings With…. Begin your day with a plated brunch and a sparkling wine toast. A celebrity culinary guest demonstrates a favorite dish, and then will sit down with the event’s host to chat and to answer questions from the audience.

Where: Festival Center, Chef’s Showcase
When: Fridays and Sundays, 10:00AM-12:00PM
Price: $129 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Epcot admission required.

September 27: Andrew Zimmern
October 2: Amanda Freitag presented by Mylan
October 4: Bryan Voltaggio
October 9: Jamie Deen
October 11: Carla Hall
October 16: Gale Gand
October 18: Cat Cora
October 23: Allen Susser
October 25: John Ash presented by Verlasso
October 30: Robert Irvine
November 1: Erika Davis
November 6: Buddy Valastro
November 8: David Guas
November 13: Alex Guarnaschelli
November 15: Sarah Fioroni

 

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Tasting Sampler — NEW!

To celebrate the Epcot Food and Wine Festival’s 20th anniversary, for the first time ever, you can enjoy this sampler package that allows you to Taste Your Way Around the World before! You’ll also enjoy priority seating for the 6:45 Eat to the Beat Show!

 

You’ve wanted that pass to Eat and Drink Your Way Around the World — well, here it is!

 

This package includes:

• Eight entitlements for food or beverage of your choice at 30 Food and Wine Festival Booths
• Priority seating at the 6:45 Eat to the Beat Concert on the day the package is purchased
• Limited release 20th Anniversary pin that comes in 3 different colors

When: Limited amount of packages available daily
Where: Epcot
Pricing: $59, per person, plus tax. Epcot admission required.

 

 

 

 

The full rundown page with links to all the info currently available is here...

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/07/12/2015-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-news-details-on-booths-menus-special-events-booking-dates-discounts-and-more

[Beckers 1,136]

Ohhh Robert Irvine is having a thing when I'm there! But not when I will have park tickets. I really like him and would love to see him but I'm not sure I love him as much as it's going to cost for an event tix and a one day ticket.

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

I'd love to see Robert Irvine, but I'd also like to see Alex Guarnaschelli.

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

I'm trying to decide if the Samplings around the World is worth it.

 

$59 for 8 samplings, plus a pin

 

8x$6 = $48 - that means an 11 dollar pin..... doesn't seem worth it

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

I'm trying to decide if the Samplings around the World is worth it.

 

$59 for 8 samplings, plus a pin

 

8x$6 = $48 - that means an 11 dollar pin..... doesn't seem worth it

 

Agreed.

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

The Disney Parks Blog just posted that the Food and Wine food booths will be expanding in to Future World this year:

 

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/07/20th-epcot-international-food-wine-festival-expands-for-first-time-into-future-world/

 

Along the walkway toward Future World West, the new Artistry of Wine & Cheese festival area will feature the Cheese Studio (offering a cheese sampler served on an artist’s palette to pair with wines) and the Wine Studio with premium wines on tap – each keg keeps the wine super fresh and holds the equivalent of 26 bottles, eliminating bottle, cork, cardboard and paper waste. Bottles, corks and materials from other marketplaces are recycled.

Then, near the Epcot Character Spot, the new Next Eats area will debut with Sustainable Chew and Chew Lab marketplaces inspired by ABC’s Emmy-Award® winning lifestyle series “The Chew,” starring co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz. Sustainable Chew will feature three dishes, and Chew Lab will show off hot culinary tech trends like a Liquid Nitro Chocolate Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey Caramel

 

That's the first I've heard of that.

 

TCD

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

Disney Food Blog has the rundown on all the food booth menus and photo up this morning.  Click on the booth name for photos...

 

 

2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booths and Menus

Africa
To eat:
–Berbere-style beef tenderloin tips with onions, jalapeños, tomato and pap
–Buttered chicken with micro cilantro and naan bread

To drink:
–Indaba Chenin Blanc
–DeMorgenzon DMZ Cabernet Róse
–Fairview Pinotage
–Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz

 

Australia
To eat:
–Grilled sweet and spicy bush berry shrimp with pineapple, peppers, onions, and snap peas
–Grilled lamb chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies
–Lamington: Yellow cake dipped in chocolate and shredded coconut

To drink:
–Coopers Brewery Extra Strong Vintage Ale
–Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Dry Riesling
–Bulletin Place Unoaked Chardonnay
–Yangarra Estate Vineyard Shiraz

 

Belgium
To eat:
–Potato and leek waffle with beer-braised beef and smoked gouda cream
–Belgium waffle with warm chocolate ganache and whipped cream
–Belgium waffle with berry compote and whipped cream

To drink:
–Hoegaarden®
–Leffe® Blonde
–Palm Spéciale Belge Ale
–Stella Artois® Cidre
–Chilled coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
–Beer flight: Hoegaarden®, Palm Amber Ale, Leffe® Blonde and Stella Artois® Cidre

 

Brazil
To eat:
–Escondidinho de carne, “Little Hidden One”: layered meat pie with mashed yucca
–Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato
–Pão de queijo: Brazilian cheese bread
–Cocada: Brazilian coconut candy

To drink:
–Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer
–Carnaval Moscato Sparkling White Wine
–Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

 

Brewers Collection
–Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
–Norbertus Special Hefeweizen
–BraufactuM Progusta IPA
–Shöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix

Bier Flight:
–Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
–Norbertus Special Hefeweizen
–BraufactuM Progusta IPA
–Shöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix

 

Canada
To eat:
–Canadian cheddar cheese soup
–Chicken sausage with creamy polenta and Minus 8 onion jam
–“Le Cellier” wild mushroom beef filet mignon with truffle butter sauce

To drink:
–Moosehead® Lager
–Neige Premiere Apple Ice Wine
–Inniskillin Vidal Icewine
–Tawse Vineyard Cabernet Franc

 

Cheese Studio — NEW! 
To eat:
–Trio of artisan cheese
–Karst cave-aged cheese served with honey
–La Bonne Vie goat cheese served with Craisin® bread
–Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese with berry port compote
–Sweet goat cheese panna cotta with guava gellé
–Cheese fondue with sourdough bread

To drink:
–Robert Mondavi FuméBlanc
–Still River Winery Apfel Eis (apple ice wine)
–Sterling Vintner’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Chew Lab — NEW!
To eat:
–Olive oil poached salmon with fresh corn, bacon and pepper jam
–New York strip, parsnip silk, balsamic glaze and arugula foam
–Liquid nitro chocolate almond truffle with warm whiskey caramel

To drink:
–Festival Chardonnay, Napa Valley
–Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
–Smoking Hibiscus featuring Montelobos® Mezcal Joven

 

China
To eat:
–Beijing roasted duck in steamed bun with hoisin sauce
–Gaoli beef slider
–Black pepper shrimp with Sichuan noodles
–Chicken pot stickers

To drink:
–TSINGTAO Beer
–Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling
–Ritzy Lychee with cognac and vodka
–Happy Peach with peach liqueur and dark rum
–Kung Fu Punch with vodka and triple sec
–Mango jasmine tea with popping bubbles

 

Craft Beers
To drink:
–Brew Hub Keybilly Island Ale, Lakeland, FL
–Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL
–Orlando Brewing Grateful Pumpkin, Orlando, FL
–Swamp Head Wild Night® Honey Cream Ale, Gainsville, FL
–3 Daughters St. Pete Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
–Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
–Funky Buddha Vanilla Espresso Porter, Oakland Park, FL
–Shipyard Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Clearwater, FL

Flight #1: Florida Harvest
–Brew Hub Keybilly Island Ale, Lakeland, FL
–Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL
–Orlando Brewing Grateful Pumpkin, Orlando, FL
–Swamp Head Wild Night® Honey Cream Ale, Gainsville, FL

Flight #2: Craft Beer Lovers
–3 Daughters St. Pete Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
–Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
–Funky Buddha Vanilla Espresso Porter, Oakland Park, FL
–Shipyard Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Clearwater, FL

To eat:
–Craft beer snack mix: sweet and savory blend of nuts, fruits, and crackers
–Charcuterie plate: Country pâté, cured meats, and crostini
–Pimento cheese dip with pretzel crisps
–Bloody Mary shrimp cocktail

 

Desserts & Champagne
To eat:
–Chocolate cherry explosion
–Strawberry-basil champagne “toast”
–Guylian® Belgian chocolate seashell truffles

To drink:
–Nicholas Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs
–Möet & Chandon Impérial
–Veuve Clicquot® Ponsardin “Yellow Label”
–Dom Pérignon
–Möet & Chandon Nectar Impérial
–Orange Blossom Brewery Toasted Coconut Porter float with caramel ice cream
–Cream soda float with caramel ice cream
–Frozen S’mores featuring Monin® Toasted Marshmallow Syrup

 

Dominican Republic — On Hiatus Since 2007!
To eat:
–Lechón asado: Roasted pork with mangú, pickled red onion and avocado
–Soufflé de yuca: Yuca soufflé topped with griddled cheese
–Pescado con coco: Seared grouper, pigeon peas and rice with coconut sauce
–Caramel flan with rum-roasted pineapple

To drink:
–Presidente Pilsner Beer
–Frozen Dominican piña colada featuring Ron Barceló Blanco Rum
–Frozen sugar cane cocktail featuring Ron Barceló Blanco Rum

 

Farm Fresh
To eat:
–Loaded mac n’ cheese with Nueske’s® pepper bacon, cheddar cheese, peppers and green onions
–Griddled “yard bird” with braised greens

To drink:
–Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider
–Wyder’s® Dry Pear Hard Cider
–Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
–ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider
–Florida Orange Groves, Key Limen Wine
–Tom Gore Chardonnay
–Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon

Hard cider flight:
–Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider
–Wyder’s® Dry Pear Hard Cider
–Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
–ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider

 

France
To eat:
–Croissant aux escargots with garlic and parsley
–Boeuf bourguignon: Braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes
–Crème brûlée vanille chocolat: Vanilla & chocolate crème brûlée topped with caramelized sugar

To drink:
–Beer, Kronenbourg Blanc 1664
–Chardonnay, Macon-Villages, Vielles Vignes Mommessin
–Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Château Bonnet
–Sparkling Pomegranate Kir
–Ice Pop Pomme: Apple juice, vodka, and St. Germain liqueur
–La Passion Martini Slush: vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, cranberry and passion fruit juice

 

Germany
To eat:
–Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham and cheese
–Roast bratwurst in a pretzel roll
–Apple strudel with vanilla sauce

To drink:
–J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett
–Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
–J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese
–Kallstadter Kobnert Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Spätlese Dry

German Riesling flight:
–J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett
–Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
–J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese

 

Greece
To eat:
–Vegetarian moussaka with Gardein™ sausage crumbles
–Greek salad in a cone
–Chicken gyro with tzatziki sauce
–Spanakopita

To drink:
–Domaine Skouras Moscofilero
–Domaine Siglas Assyrtiko/Athiri
–Alpha Estate Axia Syrah Xinomavro
–Tzatziki martini featuring Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka and BOLS® Natural Yoghurt Liqueur

 

Hawai’i
To eat:
–Kālua pork slider with sweet and sour Dole® Pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise*
–Tuna poke with seaweed salad and lotus root chips

To drink:
–Kona Brewing Company, Big Wave® Golden Ale
–Kona Brewing Company, Pipeline Porter
–Maui Splash Sweet Pineapple Wine
–Mai Tai featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum

 

Hops & Barley 
To eat:
–New England Lobster Roll
–Florida grass fed beef slider with pimento cheese
–Fresh baked carrot cake with Craisins® and cream cheese icing

To drink:
–SweetWater Take Two Pils
–Goose Island® Honkers Ale
–Samuel Adams® Rebel IPA
–Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA
–La Crema® Chardonnay
–Cambria Estate Winery Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
–Beer Flight (Includes 4, 4 oz. servings)
–SweetWater Take Two Pils
–Goose Island® Honkers Ale
–Samuel Adams® Rebel IPA
–Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA

 

Intermissions Cafe
To eat:
–Asian Tuna Salad with Noodles
–Southwest Chicken Wrap
–Tuna Salad with Pita
–Cucumber and Tomato Salad
–Crudité of Carrots, Celery and Broccoli with Creamy Pepper Relish
–Fruit & Cheese Plate
–Side Salad
–Grapes
–Key Lime Pie
–Brownie

To drink:
–Festival Chardonnay, Napa Valley
–Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
–MARTINI® Prosecco
–Caposaldo Peach Moscato Sweet Sparkling Wine
–Iron Horse Vineyards “Fairy Tale Cuvée” Sparkling Wine
–Presidente Pilsner Beer
–Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
–Assorted soft drinks
–Dasani Water

 

Ireland
To eat:
–Lobster and seafood fisherman’s pie
–Kerrygold® cheese selection: Reserve cheddar, Dubliner with Irish Stout and Skellig
–Warm chocolate pudding with Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

To drink:
–Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
–Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
–Chilled Irish Coffee featuring Bunratty Potcheen
–Kerrygold® Irish Cream Liqueur

 

Italy
To eat:
–Ravioli alla caprese: Cheese ravioli, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and basil
–Filetto di pollo, con funghi al marsala: Chicken tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, marsala sauce and ciabatta bread
–Cannoli al cioccolato: Chocolate-covered cannoli filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit

To drink:
–Moretti Lager Beer
–Moretti La Rossa Beer
–Pinot Grigio, Placido
–Corbinello, Montegrande
–Chianti Classico, Placido
–Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande
–Prosecco, Bosco del Merlo
–Frozen margarita with limoncello and tequila

 

Japan
To eat:
–Spicy hand roll: Tuna and salmon with Kazan Volcano sauce
–Teriyaki gyoza bun: Steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables and sweet teriyaki sauce
–Miso Udon: steamed shrimp, vegetables, and noodles in a spicy broth

To drink:
–Kirin Draft Beer
–Pineapple Fuzed Sake
–Sake – Komatsu Tateaki Samurai
–Sake – Suigei Drunken Whale

 

Mexico
To eat:
–Tacos de camarón: Battered shrimp, pico de gallo, pickled onions, and chipotle mayonnaise
–Chilaquiles de pollo: Corn chips layered with seasoned chicken, queso fresco, sour cream and cilantro
–Pastel de elote con queso: sweet corn cheesecake

To drink:
–Dos Equis Lager Beer with Floater
–Mexican sangria
–Tequila Flight
–Guava margarita

 

Morocco
To eat:
–Kefta pocket: Ground seasoned beef in a pita pocket
–Harissa chicken roll
–Baklava

To drink:
–Casa Beer
–Guerouane White
–Sangria
–Mimosa Royale

 

New Zealand
To eat:
–Steamed green lip mussels with garlic butter and toasted bread crumbs
–Seared venison loin with wild mushroom marsala sauce and kumara dumpling
–Lamb meatball with spicy tomato chutney

To drink:
–Kim Crawford Pinot Gris
–Brancott Estate® Flight Song™ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
–Kim Crawford Chardonnay
–Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir

 

Odyssey Coffee Cart
To drink:
–Tropical Delight Mango Smoothie with Coconut Syrup and Grey Goose Vodka

 

Patagonia
To eat:
–Beef empanada
–Grilled beef skewer with chimichurri sauce and boniato purée
–Roasted Verlasso salmon with quinoa salad and arugula chimichurri

To drink:
–Undurraga Sparkling Wine Brut
–Calle Ocho Chardonnay
–Kaiken Torrontés
–Terrazas Reserva Malbec

 

Poland
To eat:
–Kielbasa and potato pierogi with caramelized onions and sour cream
–Sauerkraut pierogi with pork goulash

To drink:
–Okocim Brewery, Okocim O.K. Beer
–Donausonne® Blaufränkisch Hungarian Wine
–Frozen Szarlotka Apple Pie featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

 

Refreshment Port
To eat:
–Croissant doughnut with cinnamon and sugar
–Dole fruit bowl: choice of pineapple tidbits or mandarin slices
–Fried chicken chunks with Dole pineapple sweet and sour sauce
–Pineapple Dole® Whip soft-serve ice cream
–Pineapple Dole Whip soft-serve ice cream with Bacardí® Coconut Rum

To drink:
–Dragon Berry Refresher featuring Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum

 

Refreshment Cool Post
To eat:
–spicy hot dogs with kimchi slaw and korean mustard

To drink:
–Mango Star featuring African Starr Rum t
–frozen “Brown Elephant.”

 

Scotland
To eat:
–Haggis with neeps and tatties: Traditional Haggis with rutabaga and mashed potatoes
–Fresh potato pancake with Scottish smoked salmon and herb sour cream
–Seared sea scallop with spinach-cheddar gratin and crispy bacon
–The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked cake with lemon cream and toasted oats

To drink:
–Innis & Gunn® CASK OAK Aged Beer*
–Brew Dog Punk Ale
–Citrus Thistle featuring Hendrick’s Gin
–Glenfiddich® Single Malt 12-Year Scotch
–Glenfiddich® Single Malt 15-Year Scotch
–Glenfiddich® Single Malt 18-Year Scotch
–Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch flight (12-, 15- and 18-year)

 

Showcase Coffee Cart
–Chai Latte with Grey Goose Vodka or Bailey’s topped with cinnamon and whipped cream

 

South Korea
To eat:
–Korean Barbecue Short Rib with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi
–Roasted pork lettuce wrap with kimchi slaw

To drink:
–iCing Grapefruit Sparkling Rice Brew
–Myungjak Bokbunja Raspberry Wine
–Soju Banana Milkshake featuring The Ginger People® Ginger Soother®

 

Sustainable Chew — NEW!
To eat:
–Pork Spareribs with red wine, fennel, and cheesy mascarpone grits
–Ricotta & zucchini ravioli with tomato sauce
–Vanilla panna cotta with fresh figs and pistachio brittle

To drink:
–Founders Spectra Trifecta (Chamomile Kolsch)
–Frozen Chew-tini
–Beso Del Sol White Sangria

 

Test Track Coffee Cart
–Iced Coffee Dream: bold roast coffee, chilled and iced, with light cream, topped with Bailey’s Irish Crème® and whipped cream. Also available hot.

 

Wine Studio — NEW! 
To eat:
–Trio of artisan cheese
–Karst cave-aged cheese served with honey
–La Bonne Vie goat cheese served with Craisin® bread
–Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese with berry port compote

To drink:
–Avviato Pinot Grigio, Oregon
–14 Hands Chardonnay, Washington
–Franciscan Equilibrium White Wine, California
–Acacia Pinot Noir, California
–Dry Creek Zinfandel, California
–Spellbound Petite Sirah, California
–Clayhouse Malbec, California
–Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon, California

 

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More info and photos from DFB...
 

Next Eats Festival Area NEW!
This brand new area will mark the first time that Food and Wine Festival Booths have officially expanded into the Future World Area of Ecpot! The focus here will be sustainability and innovation, as inspired by the ABC food show, The Chew. Two New Booths will debut — Sustainable Chew and Chew Lab!

The Art of Wine and Cheese Area NEW!
Celebrate wine and cheese in a brand new area in Future World dedicated to these classic eats and sips. Enjoy two new marketplace booths: the Wine Studio and the Cheese Studio.

This brand new dish — Layered Meat Pie — will surely be a hit at Brazil! We loved it!

escondidinho de carne layered meat pie

Farm Fresh debuts this Loaded Mac n’ Cheese in 2015!

Loaded Mac and Cheese with Nueske’s Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions

Welcome the Dominican Republic back to the Festival and indulge in some Pescado con Coco!

Pescado con Coco — seared grouper pigeon peas and rice and coconut sauce

Pork Spareribs with Red Wine and Fennel and Cheesy Mascarpone Grits featured at Sustainable Chew

Liquid Nitro Chocolate Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey Caramel at Chew Lab

 

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/07/16/news-2015-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-full-booth-menus-and-food-photos/

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Official confirmation from the Disney Parks Blog that registration for Food & Wine Festival special events will open to the general public July 30...
 

Bookings Begin July 30 for Premium Events for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
posted on July 16th, 2015 by Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer

 
There are more ways than ever to celebrate at the 20th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival September 25-November 16 – and while plenty of events are included with park admission, we look forward each fall to the over-the-top “premium events.”
 
Get ready to book your reservations when the phone lines open at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 30: 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378). And while some favorites fill up fast, there are lots of new events to celebrate the festival’s 20 years at Walt Disney World Resort. Some events can be booked at epcotfoodfestival.com: culinary demos, beverage seminars, mixology seminars, general admission for Party for the Senses and general admission for the Rockin’ Burger Block Party. Check out all the events at the website, then get set to dial or book online!

 
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/07/bookings-begin-july-30-for-premium-events-for-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/

 

Disney Food Blog is expecting that F&W special event registration will open to Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents a week prior, but I haven't seen any official confirmation of that yet.

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So after the big splash made by Puerto Rico in 2014, including rumors that Puerto Rico wanted to sponsor a full-time pavilion in Epcot, they just disappear for 2015?

 

Muy extraño.

 

TCD