Disney Prepares for 12th-annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The 12th-annual Epcot International Food & WineTurkey Welcomes You: Enjoy Turkish cooking
Festival will take place September 28 todemonstrations, traditional Turkish art and crafts
November 11, 2007, with a "Tastefully Inspired"displays, exhibits and a Grand Bazaar.
theme and events that include food and wineTwinings Tea Bar: Explore the interesting history
tastings, celebrity-chef cooking demonstrations,of Twinings tea as you stroll through the beautiful
beer and wine seminars, nightly concerts, streetTwinings Garden.
performers and children's activities. Admission toEAT TO THE BEAT CONCERT SERIES
the 2007 Epcot International Food & Wine FestivalAll Eat to the Beat Concert Series performances
is included with regular Epcot park admission.at the 2007 Epcot International Food & Wine
"With delicous cuisine, an extensive list ofFestival will take place at the America Gardens
international wines, fascinating seminars and liveTheatre in front of the U.S.A. Pavilion at Epcot's
entertainment through the Eat to the BeatWorld Showcase. Show times are 5:45 PM, 7 PM
Concert Series, the 12th-annual Epcot Internationaland 8:15 PM.
Food & Wine Festival promises something forAl Stewart: September 28-29, 2007
everyone in the whole family," said Kyle Collins,Otis Day and the Knights: September 30 -
Director of Interactive Marketing for "Make sureOctober 1, 2007
to plan your itinerary before arriving to Epcot soThe Beach Boys: October 2-3, 2007
you can enjoy all that the 2007 International FoodThe Original Family Stone: October 4-6, 2007
& Wine Festival has to offer."Sheena Easton: October 7-9, 2007
INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACEStarship starring Mickey Thomas: October 10-13,
The International Marketplace at the 2007 Epcot2007
International Food & Wine Festival allows you toDavid Cassidy: October 14-16, 2007
take a one-of-a-kind culinary tour around theLittle Richard: October 17-18, 2007
world. Stop by each marketplace for eclecticJuice Newton: October 19-21, 2007
appetizers that are in the $2-$4 range, along withThe Four Tops: October 22-25, 2007
recommended beer and wine pairings.Village People: October 26-27, 2007
Africa: Morocco, South AfricaExpose: October 28-30, 2007
Asia: China, India, JapanJon Secada: October 31 - November 3, 2007
Caribbean: Dominican RepublicChubby Checker and the Wildcats: November 4-6,
Continental Europe: Champagne, France, Germany,2007
Greece, Ireland, Italy, SpainThe Contours featuring Sylvester Potts -
Eastern Europe: Poland, TurkeyNovember 7-8, 2007
Latin America: Argentina, Chile, Mexico, PeruDavid Sanborn - November 9-11, 2007
North America: Canada, Great Beers of theSPECIAL WINE & CULINARY PROGRAMS
World, Hops & Barley Market, Oklahoma, UnitedA wide range of wine and culinary programs are
Statesscheduled for the 2007 Epcot International Food
Pacific Rim: Australia, New Zealand& Wine Festival (additional costs apply):
SPECIAL EXHIBITSA South African Wine Adventure: Friday, October
The promenade at the 2007 Epcot International12, 2007, World Showplace
Food & Wine Festival will feature a variety ofChefs A' Field - Kids on the Farm: Wednesdays,
interesting cultural exhibits and demonstrations:10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Odyssey - The Chef's
American Wine Adventure: Take a regional tourShowplace
of the New York and Napa Valley wine regions atThe Cook, The Book and The Bottle: Fridays,
the American Wine Adventure.10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Odyssey - The Chef's
Andes Mountain Wine Bar: Enjoy great winesShowplace
from Argentina and Chile at the Andes MountainDiscovering Wine: A Sensory Adventure: Various
Wine Bar.dates, Citricos, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort &
Australia: Discover Down Under: Take a tastingSpa
tour of Australia's four major wine regions andFood & Wine Pairings: Various locales and dates
pick out souvenirs at the Birdsville Provisions shop.Odyssey Kitchen Conversations: Select
Dominican Republic: Daily culinary demonstrations,Thursdays, 3-4:30 PM, Odyssey - The Chef's
live entertainment crafts and more will take placeShowplace
at the Dominican Republic exhibit.Sweet Sundays: Sundays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM,
Festival Welcome Center: Conveniently located atOdyssey - The Chef's Showplace
the Wonders of Life Pavilion, the FestivalVertical Wine Tastings: Saturdays, 1:30 PM-3 PM,
Welcome Center will feature a Festival WineCalifornia Grill, Disney's Contemporary Resort
Shop, wine and champagne bar and FestivalFESTIVAL DINING OPPORTUNITIES
Merchandise Shop. The Festival Welcome CenterDon't miss the opportunity to experience incredible
also will serve as the official celebrity book signingcuisine and an extensive wine selection during the
area.2007 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
The History of Beer in America: Learn the history(additional costs apply):
of American beer with complimentary seminarsExquisite Evenings at Epcot: Enjoy a five-course
that take place daily at 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:45 PM,meal prepared by the Festival's team of celebrity
4:15 PM, 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM.chefs.
International Beers of the World: EnjoyParty for the Senses - Eat, Drink and Celebrate:
complimentary seminars daily at the InternationalEnjoy a reserved seat at the Eat to the Beat
Beers of the World exhibit.Concert Series and then sit down to a delicious
Oklahoma 1907-2007: Cooking demonstrations,meal, along with entertaining acts from Cirque du
storytelling, exhibits and children's activities will allSoleil La Nouba.
make up this unique exhibit as OklahomaRegional Feasts: Celebrate cuisine from the
celebrates 100 years of statehood.diverse regions of the world during Regional
Pearville Fear: A county fair-style exhibit thatFeasts, which includes a welcome reception,
celebrates the "variety, flavor, diversity andfour-course meal and live entertainment.
nutritional importance" of this popular fruit.Signature Dining: Celebrity chefs are invited to
Peru: Learn all about Inca culture and Peruvianprepare a five-course meal at select Walt Disney
cuisine at the Peru exhibit, which also featuresWorld Resort restaurants.
arts & crafts displays and Peruvian culinaryFAMILY EVENTS
demonstrations.The 2007 Epcot Food & Wine Festival offers
10-Day Regional Experiences: Michoacan, Mexicosomething for the entire family such as the Junior
(October 5-14, 2007); Puglia, Italy (October 19-28,Chef Program, Behind the Seeds Greenhouse
2007); Greek Wine Bar Island (OctoberTour, Kidcot Fun Stops, Pearville Fair and
26-November 4, 2007).Oklahoma 1907-2007.