While there are plenty of events included with Epcot admission for the 23st Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, this year’s “premium events” include some don’t-miss options.
Reservations open to the General Public for booking on May 15, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. ET. Call 1-407-WDW-FEST (407-939-3378). Additionally, many events can be booked online at epcotfoodfestival.com. Please note that these special events and experiences require additional admission fees. Space is limited, so be sure to book in advance.
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Premium Events and Parings Include:
Party for the Senses Mexico Pavilion Events Italy Pavilion Events France Pavilion Events Japan Pavilion Events Morocco Pavilion Events
Party for the Senses
This is the premier culinary experience of Epcot’s Food and Wine festival. Enter World ShowPlace Events Pavilion for a sensational evening wandering among more than 50 tempting tasting stations. Epcot admission required.
During Party for the Senses, Guests are invited to join acclaimed chefs, personalities and entertainers for elegant festivities during this delectable evening of food, fun and friends. Party for the Senses is a sensational evening showcasing the talents of more than 20 eminent chefs. Wander among tempting tasting stations in the midst of imaginative décor and live entertainment.
Bring your senses to a heightened awareness as you venture into a wonderland of elegant views, sumptuous flavors, delectable scents and palpable textures; all of which are infused with the thrilling sounds of the international sensation: FEMMES OF ROCK. These electric artists rocked our Guests last year.
Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
When: Select Saturdays
2019 Dates are:
- September 21
- October 5, 12 and 19
- November 9
Cost:
Category #1 – Wine View Lounge: Includes a private reserved table, entrance into World ShowPlace Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. a specialty cocktail toast to begin the event, premium bar access, and an artisan cheese station among other amazing offerings. You’ll bring home a parting gift and special premium wine glass as souvenirs. Cost is $359 per Guest, plus tax. Gratuity included.
Category #2 – Reserved Seating: Gives Guests reserved main-floor seating with private table seating. Cost is $229, per Guest plus tax. Gratuity included. Guests will be able to enter at 7:00 p.m.
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events at Mexico Pavilion
Mexican Tequila Lunch
Lunch featuring delicious dishes from Mexico plus tequila selections promised to be a fun and unique experience. As you indulge in the authentic aromas and gourmet ingredients of a 4-course Mexican meal, you’re invited to celebrate your senses as you sample from a diverse range of tequila and mezcal selections—each carefully chosen to complement the spices found in these unique, regionally themed dishes.
Where: La Hacienda de San Angel, Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion
When: Select Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
2019 Dates are:
- August 29 and 30
- September 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27
- October 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31
- November 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events at Italy Pavilion
Italian Food & Wine vs. Beer Pairing
Via Napoli will host a pairing of 5 Italian food courses with both beer and wine. Guests will eat, stay and love an amazing menu filled with robust flavors adored the world over. Sit down to a 5-course gourmet meal paired with the chef’s own impeccable selection of Italian wines and craft beer—all chosen to complement his/her original recipes. One taste is all it takes to see why Italian cuisine warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
Where: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Epcot’s Italy Pavilion
When: Select Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $99 per person plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme Park admission is required.
2019 Dates are:
- October 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31
- November 5 and 7
Italian Regional Food & Wine Pairing Luncheon
Amidst the Tuscan-style stone walls, luncheon Guests are in for the ultimate dining experience. Savor a spectacular 6-course meal of epicurean delights—all served with select wines chosen for their distinct yet complementary flavors
Where: Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar at Tutto Italia Ristorante, Epcot’s Italy Pavilion
When: Select Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Cost: $125 per person plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme Park admission is required.
2019 Dates are:
- September 25
- October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
- November 6
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events at France Pavilion
Parisian Breakfast
Jet off to Paris for your breakfast. This meal will feature baguettes, meats and cheeses, plus mimosas, coffee, tea, orange juice and chocolat chaud (French hot chocolate). Try a little of everything as you explore the delicious treats from France.
Where: Chefs de France, Epcot’s France Pavilion
When: Select Saturdays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 am
Cost: $45 per person plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission required.
2019 Dates are:
- September 21 and 28
- October 5, 12, 19 and 26
- November 2, 9 and 16
French Family Meal Traditions
Take a trip back home where each week one of Monsieur Paul’s chefs will prepare a favorite meal from their childhood just like their mothers and grandmothers made for generations before them using timeless traditions, paired with perfect wines.
Where: Monsieur Paul, Epcot’s France Pavilion
When: Select Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Cost: $99 per person plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
2019 Dates are:
- October 4 ,6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27
- November 1, 3, 8 and 10
The Parisian Afternoon, Sandwiches, Macarons and Bubbles!
Come relax and recharge at Monsieur Paul and discover snacking in the Parisian style. From finger sandwiches and savory mignardises to melt-in-your-mouth macarons and an assortment of delicate petit fours, both foodies and Francophiles alike will feel as if they’ve been whisked away to a dreamy bistro along la Rive Gauche.
Where: Monsieur Paul, Epcot’s France Pavilion
When: Select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $58 per person plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
2019 Dates are:
- September 28
- October 5, 12, 19 and 26
- November 2, 9 and 16
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events at Japan Pavilion
The “Hibachi” Experience
This dinner features Teppan Edo chefs showcasing their Japanese Teppan cooking techniques. A five course meal is both delicious and interactive. Specially selected sake parings will be offered after each course.
Where: Teppan Edo, Epcot’s Japan Pavilion
When: Select Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $190 per person plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
2018 Dates are:
- October 9, 16, 23 and 30
- November 6
Culinary Tour of Japan
Amidst a modern setting, Guests will dine on 3 traditional courses perfectly paired with sake and other thirst-quenching libations. The authentic menu exemplifies a seamless fusion of harmony, culture and culinary art—including Wagyu beef, lobster tail, and Blue Fin sushi.
Where: Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, Epcot’s Japan Pavilion
When: Select Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $160 per person plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
2019 Dates are:
- October: 3, 10, 17 and 24
- November: 7
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events at Morocco Pavilion
Mediterranean Food and Wine Pairing
Discover the magic of Mediterranean dining with cuisine from both land and sea paired with selected wines. Guests are treated to expertly prepared gourmet cuisine that showcases the unique flavors of Morocco, the Mediterranean and beyond. Paired with the perfect wine, each delicious meat and seafood dish embodies the cultural diversity and spirit of this region.
Where: Spice Road Table, Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $69 per person plus tax. Gratuity included. Theme park admission is required.
2019 Dates are:
- September 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30
- October 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30
- November 4, 6, 11 and 13
Call your travel agent or contact The Magic For Less Travel at (888) 330-6201 to book your Walt Disney World stay during this event.