2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

[gottalovepluto]

Did anyone see this?

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-b...ival-tickets-49366687090?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

I won't arrive in time as I don't get in on the 30th until 7:30PM but hopefully someone needs the info!

Sold out. Looks AWESOME though! Signed up to follow them just in case they do something when I'm in town at the end of F&W!

 

[crazy4wdw]

I can’t believe we are one week away from F&W start date. I’m looking forward to reading the reviews and watching the vlogs.

Some of the members of the Dis unplugged Podcast Team usually attend the Festival's first day and will post a blog and video. We'll have to be on the lookout for it.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I'm ready to be on my way there this time next week as well!

Hopefully my ankle is in better condition or I may be in a scooter...

 

[4Hawks]

Candy Sushi. Finally was able to grab a spot on 9/9 @5:30 but only for 2. Hope to be able to modify for all 4 of us but if we can’t I plan on showing up and letting our girls do it. I called dining and they said the part that under 7 must me accompanied by an adult doesn’t mean the adult has to participate. Hope this holds true!

I was wondering about this. I signed my 2 kids up, but it's showing as me and one of my kids on MDE. I was worried they would force me to do it and bump one of my kids. Thanks for posting.

 

[patster734]

Some of the members of the Disunplugged Podcast Team usually attend the Festival's first day and will post a blog and video. We'll have to be on the lookout for it.

I’ll also be watching twitter for all of the #tasteepcot tweets next Thursday!

 

[swanwed6206]

Can’t believe we’re already talking about F&W opening festivities! I feel like I just got home from 2017!

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

Can't wait to start reading some reviews! I have a huge list of things to try but it's always good to go in knowing the stuff people think is awesome!

 

[gottalovepluto]

I'm ready to be on my way there this time next week as well!

Hopefully my ankle is in better condition or I may be in a scooter...

Well... you could be the first to your favorite booth when they let people into WS- VROOM!!!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Some of the members of the Disunplugged Podcast Team usually attend the Festival's first day and will post a blog and video. We'll have to be on the lookout for it.

I’ll be there opening day as well and try to post some thoughts and photos if I can. Can tweet out stuff too if people would like

 

[dachsie]

Was just able to book candy sushi for 9/5 at 3:30p online! I searched before logging into MDE and it wasn't available but then I searched again after I logged in and it showed. Not sure it that makes a difference or not.

Also what are the odds the Guinness Bailey shake will actually be served in the glass its pictured in in the media preview event photos?

Actually DFB reported yesterday that it was to be served in the glass

 

[Greta]

Was just able to book candy sushi for 9/5 at 3:30p online! I searched before logging into MDE and it wasn't available but then I searched again after I logged in and it showed. Not sure it that makes a difference or not.

Also what are the odds the Guinness Bailey shake will actually be served in the glass its pictured in in the media preview event photos?

We will be at the same candy sushi
Our 12 year old is participating, DH and I “supervising”

 

[dachsie]

Am I crazy for considering this? My flight lands at noon and after the rental car pickup, drive to EP and activate my AP and go in for a passport and maybe a booth or two. Then will need to leave by 2:30 to go check in to my timeshare. After that I have a 5:30 dinner at Boma and then going to AK for a Navi FP and RoL. Then go to DS to walk around a bit. I need to also get my MNSSHP tickets and MVMCP tickets at guest services, but think I will do that at DS so I can have a little time in EP before I have to leave. I am trying to get my 4 days in EP in as quickly as possible so I can get the cutting board. I would also be going to EP for the next 3 days

 

[elgerber]

Actually DFB reported yesterday that it was to be served in the glass

Ha I was just coming to post this same thing. The key will be to get it later in the evening so I don’t have to worry about dropping it!

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

I was wondering about this. I signed my 2 kids up, but it's showing as me and one of my kids on MDE. I was worried they would force me to do it and bump one of my kids. Thanks for posting.

Yep. I tried to get all 4 of us but nothing. I tried for 2 and BAM! so I took the 2 spots. My MDE shows the same. Me and one daughter. From what I have heard and read, a lot of parents signed up and are planning to watch but don't have a res for themselves. Guess we will find out when we arrive! But I did call again today, twice. both times the agent said it shouldn't be a problem letting our girls do it.

 

[wehrengrizz]

Actually DFB reported yesterday that it was to be served in the glass

The key will be to get it later in the evening so I don’t have to worry about dropping it

sorry for heavy emoji usage but That was pretty much a solid list of my reaction. YESSS. Also, so smart about the not schlepping it around all day...

 

[4Hawks]

Yep. I tried to get all 4 of us but nothing. I tried for 2 and BAM! so I took the 2 spots. My MDE shows the same. Me and one daughter. From what I have heard and read, a lot of parents signed up and are planning to watch but don't have a res for themselves. Guess we will find out when we arrive! But I did call again today, twice. both times the agent said it shouldn't be a problem letting our girls do it.

I made the reservation over the phone at 7am on day 1. The CM asked how many children and their ages. I never even thought about making a reservation for any of the adults in our party. She said nothing about me having to sign up because my kids were under 7....I only noticed that later on the website.

 

[Haley R]

I made the reservation over the phone at 7am on day 1. The CM asked how many children and their ages. I never even thought about making a reservation for any of the adults in our party. She said nothing about me having to sign up because my kids were under 7....I only noticed that later on the website.

That's weird. My CM asked how many adults, children, and infants.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Am I crazy for considering this? My flight lands at noon and after the rental car pickup, drive to EP and activate my AP and go in for a passport and maybe a booth or two. Then will need to leave by 2:30 to go check in to my timeshare. After that I have a 5:30 dinner at Boma and then going to AK for a Navi FP and RoL. Then go to DS to walk around a bit. I need to also get my MNSSHP tickets and MVMCP tickets at guest services, but think I will do that at DS so I can have a little time in EP before I have to leave. I am trying to get my 4 days in EP in as quickly as possible so I can get the cutting board. I would also be going to EP for the next 3 days

I think you'd be cutting it close. You need to factor in time to pick up luggage and pick up rental car. The drive from MCO to Disney is roughly 25 minutes. If you're flight is delayed, you probably will not have the time. Also, lines are always notoriously long for getting through the turnstiles in Epcot. Often they only have a few of them open.

If you try it, please let us know if you're successful!

 

[dachsie]

I think you'd be cutting it close. You need to factor in time to pick up luggage and pick up rental car. The drive from MCO to Disney is roughly 25 minutes. If you're flight is delayed, you probably will not have the time. Also, lines are always notoriously long for getting through the turnstiles in Epcot. Often they only have a few of them open.

If you try it, please let us know if you're successful!

My original plan was to just go to DS to activate , shop a little and then go to the timeshare. Decisions, decisions....
I can catch the 4th day later in the trip - I just don't want them to run out. LOL

 

[randumb0]

My original plan was to just go to DS to activate , shop a little and then go to the timeshare. Decisions, decisions....
I can catch the 4th day later in the trip - I just don't want them to run out. LOL

I wouldn't worry about them running out unless your 4th day is closer to the end of the festival