Epcot Food and Wine

[SimbaandNalasMama]

I am starting to get antsy! They havent released the schedule yet and we are supposed to be able to make reservations in less than 2 weeks. I called and the customer service rep only could tell me that reservations opened on Aug 6, which we already knew, but she didnt have any information on the schedule. Anyone heard anything?

[FlaTinkRAMESAM]

no...sorry... but I can't wait! I love me some Plum Wine from Japan... and the Chedder Potato soup from Canada. :-D

[SallyP]

I haven't seen anything yet either but I'm guessing it will be today or tomorrow if all their ducks are in a row!

[KylesMom]

Typically we receive a lengthy e-mail from Disney Dining Experience when the schedule is released. Haven't seen anything yet . . .

[SimbaandNalasMama]

thanks everyone. if anyone finds anything, will you PM me or add it to this thread? sadly, i am getting desperate. I reallllly want to know if 1)Cat Cora will be there when i am and 2) If there will be a Party for the Senses when I am there.

[pamcastle]

Originally Posted by FlaTinkRAMESAM

no...sorry... but I can't wait! I love me some Plum Wine from Japan... and the Chedder Potato soup from Canada. :-D

That soup in Canada is SO GOOD! I love it too!

[Crow]

ill b there just as F&W starts so am wondering what will b on then

[Tiggerish]

Originally Posted by SimbaandNalasMama: I reallllly want to know if 1)Cat Cora will be there when i am and 2) If there will be a Party for the Senses when I am there.

I "heard" (not sure if it was on this board or another) that the schedule would be released on August 3. Which is ridiculous if they are opening ressies on August 6, but what can you do. Try checking the WDW website on the 3rd, that's what I'm going to do.

As long as you are there for several days, you can be pretty sure there will be a Party for the Senses. Check out last year's schedule to see what days of the week it took place on, chances are good it will be the same this year.

I'm not sure if the schedule of celeb chefs will be available at the same time, or if the reservation center will have that information. In past years, I think we've had to wait for someone to get a hold of a festival guide, scan it, and post it in order to get that kind of info.

Originally posted by KylesMom: Typically we receive a lengthy e-mail from Disney Dining Experience when the schedule is released.

That's good to know! I'll be on the lookout for that e-mail!!

I'm arriving on October 1, and it's all I can think about already!! I love the F&W Festival.

[SimbaandNalasMama]

Originally Posted by Tiggerish

I "heard" (not sure if it was on this board or another) that the schedule would be released on August 3. Which is ridiculous if they are opening ressies on August 6, but what can you do. Try checking the WDW website on the 3rd, that's what I'm going to do.

As long as you are there for several days, you can be pretty sure there will be a Party for the Senses. Check out last year's schedule to see what days of the week it took place on, chances are good it will be the same this year.

I'm not sure if the schedule of celeb chefs will be available at the same time, or if the reservation center will have that information. In past years, I think we've had to wait for someone to get a hold of a festival guide, scan it, and post it in order to get that kind of info.
I'm arriving on October 1, and it's all I can think about already!! I love the F&W Festival.

Aug 3rd? sheesh, talk about no time to plan! but like you said, what can you do. I have been checking this site, the WDW site and a few other sites, and nada!! I check every morning and then in the evening. I think I am obsessing!!

We will be there 9/28 through 10/2. thats opening weekend, so perhaps there will be a PFTS!

[SallyP]

Originally Posted by Tiggerish

I "heard" (not sure if it was on this board or another) that the schedule would be released on August 3. Which is ridiculous if they are opening ressies on August 6, but what can you do. Try checking the WDW website on the 3rd, that's what I'm going to do.

It's official - the Schedule will not be released until August 3. Here's an email I received from DDE office:

Hello,

We will be sending the Festival Guide to arrive in house on Friday, 8/3 , we will also be sending it out on e-mail as well to Disney Dining Experience members. The Disney website should also have the information available on the Friday, 8/3.

The phones go live on Monday, 8/6 7:00 a.m. Eastern, 407-WDW-FEST.

Thank you,

XXX

[mickey-mouse35]

Wow--that is the pits--only a couple of days to plan everything out. Sure hope Party for the Senses is on Saturday nights again, because that's what I have "penciled" in.

I noticed in the email that the number is FEST and not DINE. Good to know because I was going to call the dining number!

[Crow]

so i guess i should leave Sat night open (Sept 29th) in case..
it will b solo for me, so wondering if its worth the cost etc

[SimbaandNalasMama]

well, that stinks. but at least i got my answer. will be like everyone else, just a few days to plan what we hope to reserve on 8/6.

thanks everyone!

[SimbaandNalasMama]

Originally Posted by SallyP

It's official - the Schedule will not be released until August 3.

oh, and how does one become a disney dining experience member?

[KylesMom]

http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/dining/dde.asp

Click on the link for details. You can download the application from the A/P website also.

The DDE is available to Annual Passholders, Florida Residents and now Castmembers. I'll be curious to see what type of disclaimers the F&W brochure has, because last year it said that you had to have a valid pass & not a voucher to apply for DDE membership. Don't know if it was for real, or if it was more to discourage would-be cheaters.

[mickey-mouse35]

Just to clarify--ANYONE can go to special activities like Party for the Senses if they pay, correct? You're just saying that people with annual passes, FL residents and castmembers on DDE get a heads up by email? THANKS!

[SimbaandNalasMama]

Originally Posted by KylesMom

http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/dining/dde.asp

Click on the link for details. You can download the application from the A/P website also.

The DDE is available to Annual Passholders, Florida Residents and now Castmembers. I'll be curious to see what type of disclaimers the F&W brochure has, because last year it said that you had to have a valid pass & not a voucher to apply for DDE membership. Don't know if it was for real, or if it was more to discourage would-be cheaters.

thanks for the info. Guess since i fall into none of the three categories...i will just rely on good ole trusty Intercot to provide me with the details!

thanks one and all for the valuable info!

[KylesMom]

Just to clarify--ANYONE can go to special activities like Party for the Senses if they pay, correct? You're just saying that people with annual passes, FL residents and castmembers on DDE get a heads up by email?

Actually, those groups fall into the category of those who can apply for the Disney Dining Experience card. Yes, Anyone can go to the special activities, parties, etcetera.

For those that are DDE members, I just found this disclaimer on the A/P website:

The Disney Dining Experience discount will not be offered during special events. The Disney Dining Experience discount cannot be combined with any other discount or package. This includes events such as Fantasmic Dinner Package, Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events, and Candlelight Dinner Packages.

[KathyMO]

The schedule is now up on another WDW information page.

Kathy

[SallyP]

Originally Posted by KathyMO

The schedule is now up on another WDW information page.

Kathy

Thanks Kathy, looks pretty official to me.