Disney Parks Blog has announced that new merchandise will be available for the Food and Wine Festival this year. The festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and that will be reflected in the new merchandise.
Disney has released a list of booths and menus for the 2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is getting some new booths this year. Not only that, but these booths will be in Future World, which marks the first time Food and Wine has had a presence in Future World.
According to Disney Parks Blog, there are a couple of new additions to the Food and Wine Festival this year.
First, ABC’s The Chew will be broadcasting live on October 7, 8, and 9 from the festival. The show features hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Daphne Oz who all share they culinary experiences and ideas on the show. The festival episodes will air October 12-16.
So if you are going to be in Disney World while the show is taping there and would like tickets, you can visit thechew.com.
The second addition (well second and third) is called New Eats. It’s an area in the festival that will have the Sustainable Chew Marketplace, which will offer a very delicious sounding menu of items including: Savory Port Spareribs with Cheesy Mascarpone Grits and Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Figs and Pistachio Brittle.
There will also be a Chew Lab in Next Eats, which is a marketplace that is inspired by food-science and different culinary tech trends. Both the Sustainable Chew Marketplace and the Chew Lab will be open in Future World, which is a first for the festival. Usually, the Food and Wine booths are all in the World Showcase.
The Next Eats area will be open for the whole Food and Wine Festival from September 25 to November 16.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Disney Parks Blog has given us a glimpse of the merchandise that we can expect to see in the park later this year.
MagicSlider watches for MagicBands will be coming out later this year. According to the post, this has been a popular request from guests. So you can expect to see a Minnie Mouse analog watch and a watch with a digital display this summer.
Next up, new pins! These pins are themed after the Haunted Mansion. One will feature the same design as the brooch that female cast members wear on their costumes at the Haunted Mansion ride. The second will feature a design like the sign found outside Memento Mori (which is where you can find the pins). These are both open edition pins and will be available later this summer.
These next two items are the ones I am going to be looking for during my next trip. The first is a medium-sized figurine of Cogsworth. The really cool part about this figurine is that Cogsworth’s face is a real working clock with a moving pendulum and all! He will be arriving in stores in September.
Also arriving in the fall is a new 12-inch Figment plush. He has been designed especially for the 20th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. So he comes complete with a chef’s outfit, including a chef’s hat that has the festival name and year on it.
Also on the way are new T-shirts with different villains and Christmas ornaments that are themed to different Disney parks. For more info and to see pictures, check out the post from Disney Parks Blog.
These items will be available in select merchandise locations in Disney World and Disneyland.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Since this is the 20th anniversary for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, guests can expect to see and experience some exciting things this year.
According to Pam Brandon from Disney Parks Blog, there will be more than 270 Disney chefs and culinary stars from around the country showcased at Food and Wine this year. Here are a few that you can look forward to seeing at demos and premium events:
Guests will be able to purchase food and beverages from over 25 Marketplace kiosks in the World Showcase. There will be new items to try, as well as returning favorites:
The lineup for the Eat to the Beat concert series has been released and Party for the Senses grand tasting events will return every Saturday night in October. There will be more that 50 wines and beers (and bites to eat as well) from different chefs during Party for the Senses nights.
Did you like the Ocean Spray cranberry bog? Good news, it’s back! And for those that are Chase cardholders, you can enjoy a complimentary soft drink and interactive fun at the Chase Lounge in American Adventure.
There will be fun stuff for the kids too. They can take part in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, which is a scavenger hunt for little Remy statuettes. The kids will get maps, stickers, and prizes.
There will also be some new premium events:
We will keep you updated as Disney releases new Food and Wine information.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Source: Disney Parks Blog
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Eat to the Beat is back for this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival! It’s extra special this year, because it’s the 20th anniversary for the festival.