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Premium Event Registration for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival Open in August

June 18, 2013 by Siera Leave a Comment

Premium event registration for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival begins on August 13! The 18th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, taking place September 27 through November 11, at the Walt Disney World Resort. There will be lots of great events, from the over-the-top Party for the Senses grand tasting experience on select Saturday nights to a new taste of Scottish cuisine.

Here is the list of prices per ticket:

New Scotland, Land of Food And Drink (September 28), $95 or $115
New Spirits Confidential (November 1), $80 or $95
New Parisian Breakfast (Saturdays), $37
New Hibachi Experience (October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5), $120
“3D” Disney’s Dessert Discovery (October 4, 11 and 25), $55 or $90
Epcot Wine Schools (September 29, October 27, November 3), $135 per person
Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining (more than 25 dinners throughout the festival; prices vary)
Mixology Series: Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French (Saturdays), $65
Kitchen Memories (September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8), from $110-$170
Cheese Seminars (September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9), $80
Party for the Senses (October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2), $145, $180 or $285
Food & Wine Pairings (Tuesdays, Thursdays), $55
Sweet Sundays (September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10), $99
The Discovery of Chocolate (October 13 and 27), $75

There will be additional events including Italian and French pairings and lunches as well as a Mexican tequila lunch. You can also book special festival experiences including daily Culinary Demonstrations ($14), Mixology Seminars ($15) and Wine, Beer or Spirit Seminars ($14).

Inside-the-park festival dining experiences, as well as culinary and beverage programs, require Park admission.

When you book with an authorized Disney vacation planner at Destinations in Florida, you won’t have to get up early or wait on hold to make any of your reservations. So, let me do that for you! Contact Siera to book your Food and Wine Festival vacation today!

When Siera isn’t helping plan Disney vacations or sharing the latest Disney news, you can find her spreading magic on Facebook and Twitter. Are you thinking about a Disney vacation? Siera, an authorized Disney vacation planner, can help you. Plus, can receive up to a $50 in-room credit! Contact her at siera@destinationsinflorida.com or 734-771-1290!

Filed Under: Do and See, Drinks, Events, Events, Food, News, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World Tagged With: culinary demonstrations, Epcot, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Premium Event Registration

Drink Around the World Showcase – Vive la France Pavilion

June 13, 2013 by Michele 1 Comment

Vive la France, especially if you are visiting the Epcot version! When you wander along the Epcot World Showcase and find Les Vins des Chefs de France drink station on your Drinking Around the World Showcase (DAWS) escapade, you may have a hard time choosing just one drink selection to try.

France does have a few other options if you are wanting something to nosh on with your alcoholic beverage. If you are looking for a sit down location for a relaxing French inspired meal with alcoholic drinks, try the Les Chefs de France Table Service Restaurant right across the way from Les Vins. Just dessert and an alcoholic beverage? Wind down the lane a bit and straight into Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles.

We settled on trying out a couple options from the Les Vins menu. The Les Vins menu has 5 main sections broken down by Regular Wine, Regional Wine, Premium Wine, Slushes, and Champagne and Beer. They are all served by the glass.

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Filed Under: Drinks, Food, Parks & Resorts, Tips &Tricks, Tips and Tricks, Touring Plans, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Drinks, Drinks Around the World, Drinks around the World Showcase, Drinks at Disney World, Epcot World Showcase, France Pavilion, Grey Goose

Baby its Hot Outside! Here’s how to keep cool at Disney

June 11, 2013 by dana Leave a Comment

We have all said it or at least heard it a few times while visiting WDW… “I’m hot” “its soooo hot” “I think I’m melting” you get the picture

Let’s face it, that Florida heat can be brutal and staying cool can be trying! So since we visit allot in the summer here are few tips that we use to try and keep cool…

Drinking water - seems easy enough but we learned the hard way that it is a must!! My mom on one summer Disney trip said “I just didn’t feel thirsty” but then she started feeling lightheaded and well one thing lead to another and Disney security/medical help descended on us ninja style and I apologize to anyone in the Its Tough To Be A Bug Que in August 2006 So “Drink Up Ye Hardees” Mostly water and Power-aid/Gatorade but any nice iced cold drink will help in the summer heat!

*Any Counter Service will give you a Free cup of ice water, just ask!

Misting Fans! We have had our Disney Misting Fans for years and take them every trip! Disney sells them at every turn but you can also get them at home(and cheaper) to bring along! Just a little burst of air in your face or a light cold mist can help on a scorching day!

Neck Coolies! Well that’s what we call them, but they have many kinds out there all with different names. But the idea is they are bandanna’s filled with cooling crystals, you wet the bandanna and wear it around your neck to cool off! And yes they really do work! Check your local Wal-Mart or Sporting Goods Store or jump online and search Ice Bandannas, Neck Coolers, Frog Togs etc…

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Filed Under: Drinks, Planning, Quick Tips, Tips, Tips &Tricks, Tips and Tricks, Water Parks Tagged With: Beat the heat, Disney World Tips and Tricks, Keep Cool, Summer at WDW

Top 5 Milkshakes at Walt Disney World

June 8, 2013 by HeatherL 1 Comment

Ice cream and Disney World just seem to go together don’t they? To me, a Disney vacation isn’t complete until I have had a Mickey bar; eaten ears first of course! Ice cream treats can be a delicious way to beat the heat during the summer months. One of my favorite ice cream treats at Disney are the amazing milkshakes that are available at the parks and the resorts. After dedicating myself to researching the tastiness available, I have come up with my Top 5 milkshakes at Disney World. (Okay, it wasn’t exactly a rough job tasting milkshakes but somebody had to do it!

Cookies & Cream- Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, Hollywood Studios: The reviews about the food here are sometimes mixed. Some guests love it, others find it less impressive. One thing that everyone can agree on though is how delicious the cookies and cream milkshake tastes! Classic chocolate and vanilla are also available but the cookies and cream has been a long-time Disney fan favorite for good reason. The creamy vanilla and chocolaty taste and Oreo crumbles on top were delicious! We really loved our dinner here and this milkshake was a perfect ending.

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Filed Under: Best Disney Food, Drinks, Planning, Snacks & Treats Tagged With: Disney Food, Disney World Milkshake, Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Downtown Disney, Snacks & Treats, Walt Disney World Resort

Starbucks at Disney World Will Be Opening Soon

June 5, 2013 by Siera 6 Comments

Coffee drinkers will be excited to know that Starbucks at Disney World will be opening soon! Starbucks is coming soon to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World! It has been over a year since Disney announced that they would be adding a Starbucks to their theme park and we are finally seeing the signs!

You can now see a gold Starbucks’ logo on the window of the Main Street Bakery as well as a second Starbucks sign located above its doorway. However, you will still find a notice on the door — featuring the “Main Street Restoration Society” logo — alerting guests that the bakery is still under construction.

Disney and Starbucks announced back in April 2012 that the coffee retailer would open a location in each of the the Disney Parks United States theme parks. Although these locations will be the first Starbucks found in Disney’s domestic parks, the two companies have worked together elsewhere, including Disneyland Paris’ Disney Village.

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