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Reservations for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Premium Events Open July 31

Guests can enhance their culinary adventure with a variety of top-tier experiences at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival returning to the Walt Disney World® Resort Sept 19-Nov. 10, 2014.

From wine pairings and seminars to culinary demonstrations and signature dining experiences, separately-ticketed Premium Events take guests on an unforgettable journey of cuisine and culture.

Premium Events

New Premium Events for 2014:

  • Dining Through the Decades, A Tribute to Walt Disney (Oct. 24) $99 or $119 per person
  • Experience Puerto Rico – The All Star Island (Sept. 20) $99 per person
  • Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Boot Camp Series Interactive Epicurean Adventure (Sept. 21, Oct. 5, 12, 19, Nov. 2) $119 per person
  • Food for Thought (Fridays, plus Saturday, Oct. 11) $169 per person
  • Mediterranean Food & Wine Pairing (Wednesdays) $55 per person
  • Italian White Truffle & Wine Pairing Dinner (Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) $295 per person

 

Popular Returning Events:

  • Parisian Breakfast (Saturdays) $39 per person
  • “3D” Disney’s Dessert Discovery (Oct. 3, 10, 17) $59 or $99 per person
  • Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining (more than 20 dinners throughout the festival; prices vary)
  • Shake and Indulge Like the French Featuring Grand Marnier (Saturdays beginning Sept. 27) $55 per person
  • Cheese Seminars (Saturdays) $79 per person
  • Party for the Senses (Oct. 4, 11, 18 and Nov. 1) $149, $189 or $299 per person
  • Party for the Senses Featuring Disney Chefs from Around the World (Oct. 25) $149, $189 or $299 per person
  • Food & Wine Pairings (Tuesdays and Thursdays) $55 per person
  • Sunday Mornings With… (Sundays) $99 per person

Plus, guests can also enjoy Italian and French pairings and lunches, a Japan “Hibachi Experience,” and a Mexican tequila lunch, as well as popular Culinary Demonstrations ($15), Mixology Seminars ($15) and Wine Seminars ($15).

Reservations for Premium Events open July 31, 2014.

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The Secrets Behind Disney’s $2.2 Billion Theme Park Profits

Theme parks are core to the business model of American media giant the Walt Disney Company. Last year its 11 parks around the world provided nearly a third of its $45 billion revenue and 20.7% of its $10.7 billion operating profit.

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Videos – ‘Voices of Liberty’ at Epcot – July 4, 2014

Take a listen to the amazing Voices of Liberty at Epcot on July 4, 2014.

God Bless the USA

This Land is Your Land

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Photos – Frozen Summer Fun Merchandise

Take a look at some merchandise available for Frozen Summer Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the portable stands around the Sorcerers Hat.  Additional items are available inside Wandering Oaken’s.  Which item would you like?

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Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome – Opening Day Photos

Take a look at the photos from opening day of Frozen Summer Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  This was the first Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome Parade.

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Kristoff!!

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Ice Skating Details Announced for Frozen Summer Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Parks Blog revealed details of the Ice Skating opportunity for the Frozen Summer Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

A "Frozen" Summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Beginning July 5, 2015, guests can skate for 30 minutes at a cost of $10.00.  The skating rink will open from park opening until 8:00 pm each night through the summer.

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6 Huge Marvel Hints Kevin Feige Dropped About Phase 3

marvel-logoThis week, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige was on hand at the CineEurope conference in Barcelona, and he brought a lot of goodies along with him. In addition to a reel of footage showcasing Guardians Of The Galaxy, he had some updates on six different areas of the empire that were in production.

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Walt Disney Mansion Makeover Fetches $74 Million for Seller

The guy who owned Walt Disney‘s old mansion was not able to get his $90 million asking price, and had to settle for a measly $74 million.

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Video – Vanessa and Laura Marano Rock Their Disney Side

Laura (Disney Channel’s Austin and Ally) and Vanessa (ABC Family’s Switched at Birth) Marano go head-to-head letting us know their top attractions that Rock Their Disney Side.

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Every Dad Has a Disney Side – Video

Everyone has a Disney Side – even dads! This video, released just in time for Father’s Day, plays tribute to the original Prince Charming – dad. Check it out!

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