2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 31, 2017 - November 13, 2017

Last year, there were only three items priced at $6.75 or higher. I don't think any snack-eligible item was over $8
You're right. There was quite a mix of pricing last year. The headliners filet mignon, lamb chop & lobster roll were approx $7.75. Sadly, anticipating that we will see price increases across the board once again this year and this will pop the prices up - some over $8. Wish they wouldn't but will wait & see.
 
Spreadsheet is awesome.

Mini rant: Why do people insist on serving Jamaican food with a Mango Salsa or Chutney. It is so not authentic. :furious:
 
The vast majority of food items at the kiosks will be considered snacks under the DP. No alcohol/wine/beer will be eligible as a snack credit.

Once F&W begins, most bloggers will be out in the first few days taking video/pics of the new kiosks and the menus. Keep your eyes open for eg the DIS Team's coverage. This will make it easy to know which specific snacks you want to target.

Kiosk snacks have the same purple snack square that you see on all WDW menus.

Any snack item over $6 is a decent use of your snack credit. Any snack item over $8 is a great use of that credit.

In addition to using my snack credits, I buy a F&W wristlet gift card and load it with eg. $40. When I find snack items under $5, but still want to sample, I use the gift card to purchase instead of burning a snack credit. This also gives me a mini budget so I don't go crazy with cash at the kiosks.

Another tip is, if possible, schedule another Epcot F&W day toward the end of your vacation. If you have a large number of snack credits to use up, you will at least get one last kick at the can to spend them at the kiosks before you leave.

You can buy the wristlet gift cards at the Festival Center, usually at the 2 Bridge Kiosks and also (where I get mine) in the Festival Shop on the lagoon side in World Showcase between Mexico and Canada. A pet peeve of mine is that WDW does a poor job telling guests where they can buy the cards and even that the cards are available.


Great info! thank you!
 
Spreadsheet is awesome.

Mini rant: Why do people insist on serving Jamaican food with a Mango Salsa or Chutney. It is so not authentic. :furious:
Probably for the same reason they serve those ridiculous mixed drinks at the China booth... All about the yummy, not the authentic. But I'm ok with it!
 
Confirmed limited early booking for DVC.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...al-reservations/?CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20170713223000

As part of Membership Magic Ever After, Disney Vacation Club Members may get a jump start on booking specially ticketed experiences at this year’s festival, including culinary demonstrations, beverage seminars and the highly anticipated “Party for the Senses.” While guests may begin booking the culinary demonstrations, beverage seminars and “Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It” experience at 7 a.m. Eastern on July 20, Members may do so through Member Services beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern on July 18. (Note that Members also receive a $2 discount off culinary demonstrations and beverage seminars held Monday through Thursday.)

Members looking to enjoy the popular “Party for the Senses” experience, meanwhile, may call Member Services to book from a block of 50 seats reserved for Members at both the Sept. 23 and Oct. 21 parties until Aug. 4, after which any remaining spaces will become available for Members and guests alike. As an added bonus, Members taking advantage of this unique “Party for the Senses” opportunity will receive a complimentary specially designed wine glass.

Laura
 
I believe most of the stands will not open until the showcase is open.



Looks like the MagicBands do not work but would be awesome if they did!

This will be my first time at Food & Wine and I am so excited!! Two questions, though...

First of all, I don't have any of the things that allow you to book events early...are there events that tend to fill up with the early bookings?

Second....I have been saving like crazy for this trip and thinking about splurging on the VIP tour, but I don't see that listed as available for this year. Did I just miss it somewhere or is it not being offered?

Thanks for all of the wonderful tips!

Nothing will sell out on early bookings. They CM will tell you it's "sold out" but in truth they only release a SMALL number of "seats" for early booking so everything will reopen for general booking. There are things that will see out quickly on general booking (Trader Sam's went REALLY fast last year for example, as does PFTS Reserved Seating. PFTS however may change as now the "guaranteed" category guarantees you a seat!)
 
Is there a chance any more special dining parties will be announced? Just wondering why the last weekend in September looks so skimpy on event offerings
 
I haven't seen the Chase branding anywhere so I have a feeling they are not sponsoring this year

Yeah, nothing at all on any official sites. Some of the bloggers, including DFB, are saying they are a sponsor. But I think they just cut and paste their info from one year to another.

Laura

I went digging on the Disney site yesterday. No mention of Chase in the press releases etc for 2017. The 2016 press releases always mentioned Chase.... they may be out!

Is there a chance any more special dining parties will be announced? Just wondering why the last weekend in September looks so skimpy on event offerings

I would not be surprised if there is something new announced this weekend.
 
The last few years only Chase Visa gave you early booking for the premium events. The beverage and culinary demos only had early booking for DVC, AP, TIW, and Golden Oaks. This is the only reason I keep a Disney Visa card to get this early booking as it is not that great of a rewards card. We are AP, DVC, and TIW and never got early premium bookings with these.

Laura
This is not accurate. I booked beverage seminars last year on the early booking day by using my Disney Visa.
 
Does anyone know if DVC members have to book through member services or if we can book at the general number on July 18.
 
I haven't seen the Chase branding anywhere so I have a feeling they are not sponsoring this year
I'm beginning to think the same thing. I wondered if maybe Chase had dropped their sponsorship after hearing that the lounge in the American Adventure was being converted to a Club 33.

Does anyone remember how long Chase has been the sponsor? I'm thinking about five years.
 
This is not accurate. I booked beverage seminars last year on the early booking day by using my Disney Visa.

Yes, Disney Visa gives you everything on early booking. DVC, AP, TIW, and Golden Oaks had limited events they could book.

Laura
 

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