Reservations Open August 16, 2011, for Special Events at 16th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

[Walt Disney World News] -- Dreaming of a festive autumn evening at the grand-scale Party for the Senses food and wine event at Epcot? Or maybe a more intimate artisanal Cheese Seminar with New York City fromager Max McCalman is on your radar.

Foodies who want to lock in their favorite events at the 16th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 30-Nov. 13 should save the date of Aug. 16, 2011, and set their alarms for 7 a.m. That's when reservations open for all special culinary and beverage programs offered during this year's 45-day food, wine, beer and cocktail extravaganza. These special events have proven to be extremely popular and availability is limited.


Party for All the Senses

 Guests can book ...

• First Bites Opening Reception (Sept. 29, 6:30-9 p.m.)
• "3D" Disney's Dessert Discovery (Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11)
• Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French Grand Marnier Tasting and Interactive Experience (Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5)
• Epcot Wine Schools (Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 5)
• Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining (Oct. 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 27, 30, Nov. 1, 2, 3, 7, 10)
• Kitchen Memories -- formerly Celebrating Family & Friends in the Kitchen (Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11)
• Cheese Seminars (Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12)
• Party for the Senses (Oct. 8, 15, 22, Nov. 5, 12 at new times: 7:30-10 p.m.)
• Food & Wine Pairings (Mondays, Tuesdays)
• Sweet Sundays (Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13)

Additional special events slated will include Italian and French pairings and lunches, as well as Mexican tequila events. To make reservations: 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378). Event updates and details will be posted at disneyworld.com/foodandwine.