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

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Question... HOW crazy are the crowds from locals on a Saturday night? I'm in the "week to go, rethink everything" stage and seriously considering skipping Epcot ( ) since the only day I could do it is Saturday 9/8. I want to see Illuminations since I'm not sure when I'll be back, but...if the crowds are horrible, I'll just keep my memories.

CRAZY! It's wall to wall people

Did anyone else notice the Banfi Rosa Regale is $0.50 cheaper at Ghiradelli ($9.50) as compared to The Chocolate Studio ($10)?

That's because they add tax at Ghiradelli and tax is included at the Studio.

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I have family there now and I’m trying to find this out for them. I don’t see anything so far, but IIRC the past two years, we didn’t know until the Festival started that they were offered and what the exclusions were.

CMs have been saying "no sampler' this year and since it's not been shown anywhere I am voting it's gone.

 

[dachsie]

I’d say Saturday nights are pretty intense. Not to NYE levels but noticeably more crowded than the rest of the week, for sure. If I could avoid it, I would (& do) but if my one day, I’d dont think I’d let it scare me away. Just have to go in with the right expectations.



WDWNT just put both on their top list so I say, if they look appealing, give them a try!

https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/wdwnts-to...-epcot-international-food-wine-festival-2018/

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Also, FYI- Josh over at easywdw has started posting reviews as well! I’m going to have a lot of reading material tonight!

It's interesting seeing how some love certain things and others hate them. The first review I read said no on the croissant doughnut and this one put it in the top 5

 

[huey578]

Anyone at EPCOT willing to take pic of SKU for AP Figment Adult Tee ? TIA

 

[randumb0]

Does anyone have a picture of the cookbook?

 

[Pdollar88]

Do the booths close right at close? Or earlier? Hoping to hit one near close - although the food may be less than stellar now that I’m thinking about it.

Also, is the souvenir beaker at Light Lab made of glass or plastic?

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

It's interesting seeing how some love certain things and others hate them. The first review I read said no on the croissant doughnut and this one put it in the top 5

I love cronuts, but they have them year round, so maybe that's why they said no to it? There are certain things I LOVE at the festival but I can get them anytime, so I pass on them when there's a more rare item I could try.

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

Do the booths close right at close? Or earlier? Hoping to hit one near close - although the food may be less than stellar now that I’m thinking about it.

Also, is the souvenir beaker at Light Lab made of glass or plastic?

In my experience they close RIGHT when the fireworks start, and I would bet the cup is made of plastic. Do they serve anything in glass in the parks that you can carry around? Even the souvenir "glasses" you can get are plastic. I think it's too much of a risk that people will drop them to give out glass, sadly.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Huh... seems weird. I’d rather have one person in line ordering drinks for 4 than 4 people filling up the line...

Often they will let you get drinks for additional guests as long as they can see them from where you are ordering.

 

[B'rer Karen]

Huh... seems weird. I’d rather have one person in line ordering drinks for 4 than 4 people filling up the line...

This isn't new new, or specific to Disney\Food and Wine. I believe it has to do with Florida ABC laws. You can only purchase two alcoholic beverages per adult with ID.

 

[randumb0]

I'm still annoyed that they offer thimble size beers

 

[NoMoneyThanks2Disney]

If anyone is interested in the few F&W items on the Disney Parks App now is the time to buy! Free shipping, no tax, and if you’re an AP holder you get your 20% too!

 

[randumb0]

Other than food, does anyone have a list of wine or beers that they are looking to try? The RGB Flight in Light Lab sounds interesting

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Other than food, does anyone have a list of wine or beers that they are looking to try? The RGB Flight in Light Lab sounds interesting

Pretty sure I drank more than ate today.

Will post more later when I get back to the room

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

Does anyone bring a tray with them? I saw it suggested somewhere, but I’m wondering whether it is necessary. I’m trying not to have too much in my park bag, if I need one at all.

 

[NOLA_Tink]

If anyone has pics of candy sushi and/or the Wreck It Ralph playground, I'd love to see them!! I'm too excited & anxious to wait until October!

 

[jerseygal]

Does anyone bring a tray with them? I saw it suggested somewhere, but I’m wondering whether it is necessary. I’m trying not to have too much in my park bag, if I need one at all.

I purchased the Plastic F&W Tray with a drinkholder and a compartment for food a few years ago. I like it and typically bring it with us.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Does anyone bring a tray with them? I saw it suggested somewhere, but I’m wondering whether it is necessary. I’m trying not to have too much in my park bag, if I need one at all.

I saw someone with a resort tray today and it looked awkward to carry. We’re on our way back to the room but the lines weren’t bad. I’m sure once 5pm rolls around the locals will be out.

 

[GoGoBeans]

I'm still annoyed that they offer thimble size beers

The beer I got from Block and Hans was full size. The Guinness I got from the Ireland booth was teeny. Should have popped in to Rose and Crown.

 

[Stefien Quix]

If anyone has pics of candy sushi and/or the Wreck It Ralph playground, I'd love to see them!! I'm too excited & anxious to wait until October!

BlogMickey just posted these pic of the Wreck-It Ralph playground. Saw a tweet of it just after reading your comment!

http://blogmickey.com/2018/08/photo...he-internet-family-play-zone-debuts-at-epcot/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

BlogMickey just posted these pic of the Wreck-It Ralph playground. Saw a tweet of it just after reading your comment!

http://blogmickey.com/2018/08/photo...he-internet-family-play-zone-debuts-at-epcot/

My kids used it yesterday and enjoyed it - thought definitely geared more towards younger kids

The CMs were very clear this is a permanent addition, not just for F&WF