Have they added other stuff to compensate in some way, or just figure they’ll funnel more people to booths? I imagine those margins are insane for them.The culinary demonstrations have been reduced to one per day this year. They were reduced to two per day last year.
There's also been a reduction again this year on the number of beverage seminars. Only one scheduled on Sundays and also on some Saturdays.
Have they added other stuff to compensate in some way, or just figure they’ll funnel more people to booths? I imagine those margins are insane for them.
I know some people may like them - but I found the Mix It Make It Take Its to be a real waste of money.
Don't think so, I believe you'll need to make a new ADR. Disney holds numerous tables at the Epcot table service restaurants for the dining packages.I had a question about the Eat to the Beat reserved seating. You need to book ADRs at 180 days to get the best guarantee of getting into the restaurants you want, but the booking for the ETTB reserved seating isn't open yet.
If I book an ADR now and the time/eligible restaurant etc. match what I'm reading from last year for eligibility, etc. will I be able to convert that ADR to an ETTB ADR when the bookings open?
I was just going to ask for opinions on these - we are planning to be there on August 30th and they have a Mojito one listed. We like mojitos so I thought this could be fun, but wasn't sure about $39/person and taking up 1:15 of our day for this
Have they added other stuff to compensate in some way, or just figure they’ll funnel more people to booths? I imagine those margins are insane for them.
In my opinion, the quality of the demos and seminars has really taken a hit over the last several years. Most of the culinary demos are now hosted by chefs at Disney resorts or at restaurants in Florida. At one time, they had well known chef's from all over the country for the demos. Same with the beverage seminars, now most the winery's who do the presentations are fairly unknown.
As they've reduced the quality and increased the fees, the number of people who attend the seminars/demos have decreased. At least what I've witnessed over the last several years.
They also used to offer a glass of wine with the culinary demos but that went away last year. I do think the $25 pairing events they’ve added look promising although I suppose it’s essentially what the old demos used to be (food & beverage) for even more $$. But there are some more widely known chefs doing them - Robert Irvine, Andrea Robinson (sommelier), Jeremy Ford who is a Top Chef winner etc.
Also...has anyone done the Sunday brunch with a chef? Our Sunday would be with Tiffani Thiessen, but I already have Cali Grill brunch booked that day and I'm not sure which would be better.
I did the strawberry one last year and really liked it! I think the mojito one would be fun.I was just going to ask for opinions on these - we are planning to be there on August 30th and they have a Mojito one listed. We like mojitos so I thought this could be fun, but wasn't sure about $39/person and taking up 1:15 of our day for this