The 2011 Epcot Food & Wine Festival offers special Dining experiences that will open for booking on August 16th 2011 at 7am. You can contact Disney directly at 1-407-WDW-FEST or let your Travel with the Magic vacation planner take care of your reservations for you.

First Bites Opening Reception at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
An opening reception at the Festival Welcome Center features sampling from the Marketplaces, Wine Seminars, Culinary Demonstrations, merchandise location, celebrities and entertainment.
9/29/11 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Theme park admission is required.

3D Disney’s Dessert Discovery- World ShowPlace Pavilion, This is a dessert lover’s dream. Select Thursday and Friday evenings you can sample a variety of desserts and cordials. You will also enjoy VIP viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.
2011 dates: 10/7, 14, 21, 28, 11/4, 11.

Mexico Tequila Tastings– La Cava del Tequila, Mexico Pavilion, Taste authentic Mexican tequila. Other offerings include appetizer samples of ceviche and tostada.

Food and Wine Pairings– You will learn about 3 regional wines with 3 tasting size portions of cuisines from select Epcot restaurants. The themes will vary according to location. Featured wineries and menu selections change daily.
* Mondays and Tuesdays

Cheese Seminars– Learn about cheese from the experts at the Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City and other industry professionals. The featured cheese will be paired with selected wines and introduced by a knowledgeable wine representative.
2011 dates: 10/ 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 11/5, 12

Epcot Wine Schools– This school teaches how to taste several regional wines, and concludes with a celebratory reception and certificate of completion.
2011 dates: 10/9, 16, 23, 30, 11/5

Sweet Sundays– A pastry chef or baker demonstrates 3 signature desserts and serves them. Each event includes a warm and intimate breakfast buffet complete with sparkling wines. Sundays from 10:00-12 PM in the Festival Welcome Center.
2011 dates: 10/2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11/6, 13

Party for the Senses– 2011 dates: 10/ 8, 15, 22, 11/ 5, 12 (7:30-10 pm)

Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French: Grand Marnier Tasting and Interactive Experience- 2011 dates: 10/8, 15, 22, 29, 11/5

Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining– 2011 dates: 10/6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 27, 30, 11/1, 2, 3, 7, 10

Kitchen Memories (formerly Celebrating Family & Friends in the Kitchen)- 2011 dates: 9/30, 10/7, 14, 21, 18, 11/4