Special Monday Night tailgating coming to Epcot Food and Wine

Tailgating is coming to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

The return of Monday Night Football has prompted Disney to create a new mashup – Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

Taking place on select Monday nights throughout the festival there will be a 45-minute program pairing tailgating-inspired food and beverages inspired by the cities playing the game each week, according to the Disney Parks Blog 

The menu will include three sample size food items with three different beverages.

The Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting is a complimentary program available on a first come, first serve basis. To be part of this guests will need to pick up a wristband at the Festival Center starting at 9 a.m. each Monday.

The dates include the event will be offered include September 17, 24 and October 1, 8 and 15 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. in the Festival Center.