2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Preview, Part 2

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The 22nd Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is running 75 days this year, starting on August 31 and carrying on until November 13. Booking for the festival's premium experiences starts on July 20 (or July 18 for certain guests). This weekend saw not one but two previews for this culinary extravaganza -- the Media Preview, followed by annual Tables in Wonderland-hosted preview event. Here's Deb Koma's recap of what she learned at the Tables in Wonderland event.
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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Introduces Grand Tasting Experience

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — July 12, 2017 — For the first time in its eight years, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic will offer a grand tasting experience led by a master sommelier. The tasting will feature wines from the Italian regions of Barolo and Barbaresco and highlight the … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Introduces Grand Tasting Experience"
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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Announces 2017 Dates and Menu

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photo by: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Mar. 28, 2017 — The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return for its eighth year Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28, with exciting new dishes debuting alongside returning festival favorites. Fans can now visit www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Announces 2017 Dates and Menu"
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Four More Magic Kingdom Restaurants to Serve Beer, Wine Starting December 23

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According to an item in the Orlando Sentinel this morning, a number of Magic Kingdom restaurants will start serving beer and wine next week. These restaurants will serve alcoholic beverages suited to their themes as follows: -- Cinderella's Royal Table, located in the park's iconic Cinderella Castle, will serve sparkling wines and champagne. -- The Jungle Cruise-themed Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland will feature a "global" beverage menu to pair with some of the more exotic dishes it serves up. -- The colonial-themed Liberty Tree Tavern in the park's Liberty Square will offer beer, cider and domestic wines to go with its traditional American fare. -- The "Lady and the Tramp"-themed Tony's Town Square Restaurant, will have Italian wines and beers to match its Italian cuisine.
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You Don’t Need to Love Seafood to Love Flying Fish on the Boardwalk

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Have you ever had one of those meals where everything was perfectly delicious from start to finish? I did recently at one of my favorite restaurants at Walt Disney World, Flying Fish. Several of us wandered over after enjoying the afternoon at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. Fortunately, our favorite server, Bob, was working and … Continue reading "You Don’t Need to Love Seafood to Love Flying Fish on the Boardwalk"
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German Wine Selection in Epcot

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Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/8s shutter, f4.5, ISO 400 The Weinkeller shop in Epcot’s Germany carries assorted German wines and accessories. The wine tasting is a good way to sample some of Germany’s different wines. The cost of the tasting includes a souvenir wine glass.
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A Taste of Germany

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Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/8s shutter, f4.5, ISO 400 Germany is eighth largest wine-producing country in the world. My Pic of the Week was taken inside Weinkeller, the wine shop in the Germany pavilion. You can sample the wines here and take home a souvenir glass after your tasting.
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