2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 31, 2017 - November 13, 2017

[gottalovepluto]

So it looks like this year they are allowing you to use it for all the other Champagnes:
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin “Yellow Label” Brut – $13.00
Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé Imperial – $16.00
as well as the 2 pricey Kurt Russell wines:
Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Chardonnay Gogi “Goldie”, California – $10.00
Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Pinot Noir, California – $15.00

Looks like if you do your research it is going to be worth getting to use for Alcoholic drinks as those 4 alone add up to $64.

AHHHH!!!!! AHHHHH!!!! SO. EXCITED. SO. SO. EXCITED. I literally just posted how I have to up my champagne budget, but I hadn't quite caught up on the thread yet. MADE. MY. DAY. Now to calm down since I have 2 months before I go...

 

[Doug S]

Basically the tab sampler is only a good value for a few of the wines and most of the cocktails. Zero food items are a good value this year. C'mon, Disney.

 

[Mika02]

I don't get how wine flights can be $6.50 when beer flights are $9.00.

Other then the Cider Flight at Farm fresh (I'm so getting) so glad I don't really drink beer. I may just do one day of Wine tasting and do a bunch of flights.

 

[tinabina919]

Via Napoli has a pizza window?! Is this just for F&W??

 

[FortWildernessLoopy]

I'm a little peeved at the size of the ice wine. Other wines have a much larger glass and the price is already inflated. BTW. That swine brine looks absolutely disgusting

 

[karrit2000]

Basically the tab sampler is only a good value for a few of the wines and most of the cocktails. Zero food items are a good value this year. C'mon, Disney.

That's the way it's always been. That's why you need to do your research and figure out if there are 8 drink items you want that will allow you to at least break even on the cost of the Tasting Sampler because in reality it's only a good deal if you use it as a Drinking Sampler.

 

[Doug S]

That's the way it's always been. That's why you need to do your research and figure out if there are 8 drink items you want that will allow you to at least break even on the cost of the Tasting Sampler because in reality it's only a good deal if you use it as a Drinking Sampler.

Last year there were a few food items that were within the value range of the tabs.

 

[karrit2000]

Last year there were a few food items that were within the value range of the tabs.

I didn't get to go last year because I was in the middle of moving 3/4 of the way across the country. I know in the past the Filet & Lobster Roll fell at the low end of the break even scale. If you add a couple of the $10 or more drinks with those you should still come out ahead.

 

[karrit2000]

Via Napoli has a pizza window?! Is this just for F&W??


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They've always had the Pizza window but they normally only open it during busy times. Looks like they decided to open it for F & W this year with a coordinating menu.

 

[karrit2000]

OMG I just saw this! What in the heck is that?!

Looks like a hunk of pork belly mixed into bacon fat with bourbon. Just gross!

 

[JerseyJanice]

Last year, you got better value when you bought the 16 coupon sampler which they are not offering at all this year. Which stinks BTW.

The 2016 price of the 8 pack was $59 and the 16 pack was $108. So plus tax, coupons from the 16 pack came to $7.19 each. The lobster roll, filet mignon and lamb chop were all over that amount.

 

[yulilin3]

I have not read this entire board but just wanted to do a quick report
Was at Epcot at 10am. Got in line for the ap le pin only waited about 20 for that from the pins tore next to the Fountain of Nations
Started streaming at 10:45am by the Future World booths, they all opened right on time at 11am.
I love the look and feel of the Future World booths, a lot of shade provided and chairs and places to sit and place your food. Also happy to report that there are more umbrellas around World Showcase, very well needed as today's heat index is creeping up to 105 degrees. No long lines other than Hawaii around 12:30pm but that's expected. Most lines I saw were only about 5 minutes long.
Sad to see the Fisherman's Pie gone
The booth at the back of Italy looks cool
The only thing I had was the apple/kiwi/strawberry drink from the light lab (next to club cool) btw this area is really nice, indoors, nice use of blacklight, CM dressed in lab coats, kids are sure to get a kick from it.
Since I was streaming I didn't get to try anything but I am going back Monday for actual food
If you guys are coming I cannot recommend the early touring enough. Make sure to bring an umbrella for shade and drink plenty of water, it was brutally hot today.
Saw Rhino walking around so I'm sure he will bring a nice blog post

 

[OKW Lover]

Via Napoli has a pizza window?! Is this just for F&W??


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If this is the same window that has been used in the past, this might be bordering on false advertising. In the past, this window (which is adjacent to Via Napoli) has served run of the mill theme park pizza slices. Not food from Via Napoli.

 

[PardonOurPixieDust]

So here's a list of all Drink & Food items from the "Official" F & W Kiosks, more than enough to make it worthwhile for at least 1 Tasting Sampler. (I put in anything that cost $8.00 or more.)

Drinks:
Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur - $10.00
Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça - $10.00
Ritzy Lychee with Courvoisier Cognac VS and Smirnoff Vodka – $10.50
Happy Peach with DeKuyper Peach Liqueur and Myers’s Dark Rum – $8.95
Kung Fu Punch with Smirnoff Vodka and Bols Triple Sec – $8.95
BaiJoe Punch with Chinese Bai Jui Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice – $10.50
Banfi Rosa Regale, Piedmont – $9.00
Lenotti Recioto della Valpolicella, Italy – $10.00
La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice – $10.75
St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower liqueur – $8.50
Swine Brine featuring Evan Williams Bourbon – $8.25
Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Chardonnay Gogi “Goldie”, California – $10.00
Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Pinot Noir, California – $15.00
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin “Yellow Label” Brut – $13.00
Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé Imperial – $16.00
Mai Tai featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum – $9.00
Twinings® Pumpkin Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka – $9.75
Frozen Mojito – $10.00
Prosecco – $9.00
Corbinello – $9.00
Moscato – $9.00
Frozen Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila – $10.00
Kara Tamba Tarekuchi Dry Sake – $8.50
Yukikage “Snow Shadow” Junmai Sake – $8.50
Spicy Apple Margarita – $10.75
Classic Lime Margarita – $10.25
Mexican-style Sangria – $8.75
Mexican Mule – $9.25
Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur – $8.00
Citrus Thistle featuring Hendrick’s Gin – $10.00
Eden Canyon “Jolie” Red Blend, California – $9.00
Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls - $9.00

Food:
New England Lobster Roll – $8.00, DDP Snack Eligible
Crispy Calamari with Spicy Pomodoro Sauce – $8.00, DDP Snack Eligible
Teriyaki Ginger Pork – $8.25, DDP Snack Eligible
“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (GF) – $8.00, DDP Snack Eligible

Thanks for doing this! I'll probably bring this list of drinks up when I'm there. We've got multiple food and wine days planned into the trip for a reason.

 

[kristenrice]

I'm going with my friend (her first time!) and our plan is to split the cost of everything 50/50 since we are planning to share each dish. After looking at the prices of the mixed drinks, I think we will both purchase the sampler as well. This way, we don't have to share beverages (ew!), but we can also drink according to our preferences. I've already made my list of "must try's" so now I just have to plug in the prices to get an estimate of what she needs to bring.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Basically the tab sampler is only a good value for a few of the wines and most of the cocktails. Zero food items are a good value this year. C'mon, Disney.

Once again... the point of it is to make money for Disney. Not sure why folks think it's ever been a 'money saving' plan!

 

[JerseyJanice]

Looks like a hunk of pork belly mixed into bacon fat with bourbon. Just gross!

The description sounds as revolting as the photos look.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I'm going with my friend (her first time!) and our plan is to split the cost of everything 50/50 since we are planning to share each dish. After looking at the prices of the mixed drinks, I think we will both purchase the sampler as well. This way, we don't have to share beverages (ew!), but we can also drink according to our preferences. I've already made my list of "must try's" so now I just have to plug in the prices to get an estimate of what she needs to bring.

My BFF & I got 2 8-tab samplers for our 1.5 day trip a couple years ago and totally regretted it. We were interested in lots of the cocktails but we could barely drink half of most of them because they were SO sugary. However, "ew" factor wasn't a consideration for us. (Not judging btw! Drink sharing isn't for everyone!)

 

[gottalovepluto]

The description sounds as revolting as the photos look.

Looked at photo before reading description... "hmm, looks weird, maybe not disgusting" Read description.. "Omg that's a DRINK?! Ick!!" Serious props to anyone here who gives that shot, I won't be able to!

 

[Tink10]

Via Napoli has a pizza window?! Is this just for F&W??


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TY TY for posting this!

We're not big fans of Via Napoli's food in general, but their Pizza Window is fantastic! It's not open when we go...aside from F&W last year, but we're thrilled!

The pizza crust is thick and yummy. Almost focaccia-like and has a distinct olive oil flavor to it....Totally different than anything at WDW and certainly not run of the mill theme park pizza. It's also great to see the meatball sandwich back!