Originally Posted By LadyandtheTramp "Soon you too will find out how overrated and over priced those food samples are." I agree with this part, and would add that the food isn't really very good, which is why we probably won't buy much of it. But we will end up going a few times just because it's so much fun. And we really enjoy the "special" presentations at the Odyssey Restaurant, the free ones during the day.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Good for you. I am glad that at least *someone* is going to get some knowledge out of the event instead of the bad food samples and the booze.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan I am so glad i turned 21 this year and im down here in florida in the disney program no less, because i can go to this food and wine event. I can't wait!!! i think i might go next week on one of my days off.
Originally Posted By Ross11 The Food and Wine festival is one of the greatest events at Disney. Granted its gotten a little stale these past few years but its still a great time. If you love food, wine or beer this is the place for you. Its an extremly relaxing atmosphere, unlike the beer festival at Universal, which I also enjoy. Theres nothing like drinking a glass of ice wine from Canada while walking through world showcase eating a lamb chop from New Zealand. It is also extremly eduacational for the large numbers of people who attend the seminars. ONe tip is to try and avoid the weekends they get very busy. THe food and wine festival brings a lot of people to Disney which is why it was recently extended for 2 more weeks. Have a great time and enjoy.
Originally Posted By SJHYM I like the Food and Wine Festival. I do wish that Disney would take more pride in it and the Flower Festival, both have gotten stale the past couple of years. The Food and Wine Festival can get pricey and the cost has gone up the last couple of years. When the thing started you could pick up food for $1-$2. I dont see that much anymore.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney ^^^That's my take on it too, SJHYM. I greatly enjoy both events, but it's kind of like Disney has taken them for granted the past 3-4 years and hasn't really invested in anything new of note. And the sample prices are definitely too high and I'll bet anything when I get to drop by in the next week or so that prices will be up another $1 or so over last year on most items or the sizes will be smaller.
Originally Posted By danyoung >This festival is EPCOT's most over rated event.< To each their own, but this is one of my favorite events of the year at any Disney park. I don't do the big seminars - doesn't interest me. But I do love the walk around the WS, munching and sipping while enjoying the magic atmosphere of the lands. I find that by about halfway around I'm pleasantly stuffed, pleasantly pickled, and totally happy I picked that time of year to visit!
Originally Posted By thinkpink I love the Festival. Besides the food and wine, there are various international things like dancing, crafts, and such that make the day very interesting and lots of fun. It's a great day to spend with my hubby at my favorite park!
Originally Posted By xzoocrew TDLFAN said "Yes, but the percentage of guests who actually take the time to sit thru those seminars and truly learn the arts of good wines has got to be less than 1% of the folks who go to EPCOT to stuff their mouths with fu-fu food and unpronounceable wine brands" TDL I'm not sure why you are so snide about this event. What's wrong with the uninformed masses going a little beyond what they normally do even if it isn't a great leap beyond what they normally do? Learning is usually a slow process and being exposed to something different is how you start. Maybe they can't pronounce the name of the wine and they food is fu-fu but maybe doors are being opened that will lead them down new paths and further discovery. Maybe it won't but why be so dismissive?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>TDL I'm not sure why you are so snide about this event.<< Because I am TDLFAN after all.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>maybe doors are being opened that will lead them down new paths and further discovery.<< The only doors being opened are the registers'. But thanks for the laugh.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys >Soon you too will find out how overrated and over priced those food samples are.< I found out last year. I planned a special visit to attend the festival and was very disappointed with it. And yes, those cash registers must be ringing up 90% profit margins.
