Disney announces date to book special events at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

You'll be able to purchase tickets for the special events at the 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival starting Aug. 14, Disney announced today.

The festival will be held Sept. 28 to Nov. 12 and features more than 270 chefs from across the country who will hold culinary demonstrations and tasting events. There will also be 25 ethnic and regional marketplaces featuring food and wine from all over the world.

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The Food & Wine Festival will have a number of special new experiences, the Disney Parks Blog boasts. Including:

• Marketplace VIP Access Chef Tour begins at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, with tastes from selected marketplaces around World Showcase Lagoon and behind-the-scenes stories from the chefs. You get five (pre-selected) dishes and five beverages (wine, beer and cocktails) on the tour, which takes about two hours. Cost is $90
• Italian Regional Food & Wine Luncheon at the Italy Pavilion in Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar, pairing wines with casual, authentic dishes. The luncheons will be from noon-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Cost is $75
• Party for the Senses in the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion – general admission is $145 , a reserved table on the main floor is $170 and a reserved table in the premium Wine View Lounge is $270 The dates for these vents are Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3.

Tickets will be available starting at 7 a.m. on Aug. 14 at 407-939-3378.