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With the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World® Resort just a few weeks away, now is a great time to remind guests about this year’s Premium Events. Here’s a closer look at two of the delicious offerings available during the festival, which takes place Sept. 25-Nov. 16, 2015. 

At the Rockin’ Burger Block Party in World ShowPlace, guests can feast on a selection of delectable burgers, sliders and finger foods, including a coffee-crusted beef short rib burger, a spiced lamb burger, a shrimp and scallop burger, spicy-sticky pig wings, veggie pot stickers and cheeseburger spring rolls. They can even vote on the best burger of the night. Plus, as guests party the night away with a live DJ, they can enjoy a variety of craft beers, wines and cocktails. And, for a sweet end to the evening there are over-the-top desserts to enjoy, including cinnamon roll fireball bread pudding, snickerdoodle-crusted apple custard crisp and chocolate ganache brownies.

Dates for the Rockin’ Burger Block Party are Sept. 25, Oct. 8 and Nov. 6 from 7-9 p.m., with hosts ABC’s “The Chew” joining the fun on Oct. 8. The cost is $99 plus tax; $119 plus tax for reserved table on main floor, early admission at 6:45 p.m., and a specialty cocktail; or $199 plus tax for VIP Nosh Pit seating with a private reserved table, early admission at 6:45 p.m., specialty cocktail and premium bar.

Party for the Senses Yelloween Masquerade

For one night only, guests can grab their yellow and black attire for the elegant Yelloween Masquerade Party Oct. 31, 2015 from 7-9:30 p.m. This very special Party for the Senses event celebrates Halloween with an alluring array of menu items paired with champagne, wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Guests can revel the night away with tantalizing music and magnificent visuals in a unique experience unlike any other Party for the Senses event. The dress code for this mysterious masquerade is stylish and charming.

The cost is $169 plus tax general admission; $199 plus tax for a reserved table on the main floor with specialty cocktail toast, and $319 plus tax for a private reserved table, early entrance at 6:45 p.m., specialty cocktail toast, artisanal cheese station and more.

From Nov. 1, 2015-Jan. 23, 2016, the drive-in under the stars, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, will open for breakfast serving an all-inclusive array featuring breakfast pastries and choice of appetizer, entrée and non-alcoholic beverage. Entrée options include:

• Puff Pastry filled with Scrambled Eggs, Crab, Asparagus and Gruyère Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes
• Grilled Beef Tenderloin on Baby Spinach, with Bacon and Cheddar Custard on a Roasted Tomato and Cheesy Horseradish Potatoes
• Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Sausage Links and Breakfast Potatoes
• Macadamia Crusted Brioche French Toast with Mascarpone and Fresh Berries

This experience is available for a limited time and is in addition to the regular lunch and dinner offerings. The price for breakfast is $23.99 per adult and $12.99 per child age 3 to 9 (tax and gratuity not included). Meals are one table-service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plan. Reservations are now available through 407-WDW-DINE or online at Disneyworld.com/dine.

Okay, so you’re actually heading to Disney World. You’ve picked your dates, cleared your calendar, and even checked out a guide (ahem, this one) to nail down your restaurant choices, what dishes and experiences not to skip, and what you might spend.

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Calling all foodies! The new Family Culinary Adventure at Walt Disney World® Resort allows guests to go backstage, step into the kitchen at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and work alongside a Disney Chef.

Upon arrival in the kitchen, guests will be broken into groups and assigned a portion of the meal, which they’ll prepare with the aid of a Chef.  Teams will regroup to introduce their menu item before sitting down to a group dinner. At the conclusion of the adventure, guests will be presented with a cookbook signed by the Chefs and a white Chef’s hat.

This 3 ½ hour interactive experience is available twice a week and costs $175 per adult and $125 per child (ages 9-12), plus tax. Each experience is limited to 30 Guests. Beer and wine are included for Guests 21 years and over. Transportation to and from Disney’s Contemporary Resort is available for Disney Resort hotel Guests only.

A Disney PhotoPass photographer will be on hand to capture photos of the group during the experience. Photos are included in the Memory Maker product. If guests have not purchased Memory Maker, they will be able to purchase the photos a la carte. Each Guest will receive a PhotoPass card with a 16-digit claim code, which will include all the photos taken of the entire group during the experience. Photos will be available to view on the Disney PhotoPass website within 24 hours of the event.