2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival dates released, expands to 2 months
Disney World is expanding the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from 53 to 62 days this fall and will debut new marketplace menus and new premium programs, according to Disney.
The festival, which will take place Sept. 14 and Nov. 14, 2016, will feature the following:
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• “Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” hands-on workshops at the Festival Center with classes focusing on culinary skills from chefs, bakers, mixologists and other pros.
• Food stars Cat Cora, Norman Van Aken, Masaharu Morimoto, Elizabeth Falkner, Buddy Valastro, Jamie Deen and others will be teaching and appearing at premium events.
• New marketplace menus debut at the 30 marketplace locations around the park.
• New Eat to the Beat concert acts will play at the America Gardens Theatre stage.
• Chef Remy of “Ratatouille” returns with his fun-for-the-family culinary scavenger hunt.
• The Chase lounge for Chase debit and credit card members – including Disney Visa card members — will be open for complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments, a charging station and comfortable seating for a relaxing break at the Chase Lounge at American Adventure.
• Premium tasting events will be available, including Rockin’ Burger Block Party and Party for the Senses. New resort premium events to book will include a Grand Floridian brunch with a twist and a new cooking school experience.
More information is available at epcotfoodfestival.com.
