Disney4me Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 We are back with today with more great Tips from the DFB Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival!We’ve been taking a look at some of the Touring Strategies featured in the DFB Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. A while back, we shared our recommended strategy if you only have one day to enjoy the Festival. Today, we’ll take a look at enjoying the Food and Wine Festival as a family — with kiddos in tow.And don’t forget — when you pre-order the 2015 Guide, you’ll receive the 2014 immediately for free, so you can get started planning right away!Kick the Day Off Right with RidesThink that the Food and Wine Festival is just for grown ups? Think again! Although many of the special events are geared toward an adult crowd, this is a theme park, after all! So you can plan to attend the festival with your kids and still have a great time.If you arrive to the park early, be sure to have your FastPasses for attractions lined up ahead of time. While most of the festival doesn’t really gear up until afternoon (with the exception of Festival Center, which opens at 9:00AM), Futureworld opens when the park does.So if you arrive bright and early — or if you can take advantage of early Extra Magic Hours — you can get a few rides in before you journey Around the World begins. That way, the kids in your group have already experienced some fun, and will be more likely to spend a few hours checking out the Festival with you.Spaceship Earth is always a fun option!Look For Learning with a Twist of FunBut — if you have a child who is interested in cooking, you may want to check out the day’s culinary demonstrations. Children are permitted to attend, but are not served alcohol, obviously.If your kids don’t want to sit with you, they can hang out at the coloring table in the back.Kids Coloring Table at a Food and Wine Festival SeminarSpeaking of learning, be sure to drop by the Cranberry Bog. We’ve found that the famers manning the Bog are very willing to answer kids’ questions about the Bog itself, how cranberries are grown, etc.Check Out This Fascinating Exhibit!Schedule Kid-Friendly Stops Throughout World ShowcaseOnce you leave Future World and venture into World Showcase, there’s plenty to do throughout the countries as you Eat and Drink Your Way Around the World. Kidcot Stops offer a chance for kids to work off some creative energy, and cast members who attend the stations are normally very friendly and engaging.There are also lots of character interaction opportunities, so stopping for a pic and an autograph is always an option. (Don’t forget to get a FastPass for the Character Spot in Future World if your kids are into characters.)And new for 2015, kids can take part in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt around World Showcase.We Can’t Wait for This Fun Scavenger Hunt, Featuring Remy!Get Them Involved with Kid-Friendly Food and DrinksFinally, at the Food and Wine Marketplace Booths, be on the lookout for special kid-friendly dishes. In the past couple of years, the menus have really expanded to include lots of options geared toward kids.Frozen S’mores Drink at the Food and WIne FestivalAnd don’t forget to grab a Marketplace Passport for kids — gathering stamps from all of the Marketplace Booths is a fun activity for them.Food & Wine Festival Passport PolandStart Your Planning Today! The DFB Guide to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book is now available for Pre-Order!Want even more great tips and touring strategies? This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Pre-order your 2015 edition today, and download the 2014 guide for FREE — immediately!Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World!Use code Chefs at check-out for a $3 discount!Be sure to check our main Epcot Food and Wine Festival Page frequently for updates, and also check out Epcot Food and Wine Festival 101 for even more information about the festival!Want More Epcot Food and Wine Festival Info?We’ll have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog! Here’s what we know so far…2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index — Full Menus Coming Soon! 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations2015 Eat to the Beat Concert ScheduleEpcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon2015 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine ClassicFood and Wine Festival 1012014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and FOOD PHOTOS2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free ItemsHow to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival EventsTo book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting Thursday, July 30, 2015 (join the Disney Food Blog Newsletter to find out as soon as we do about all the details!). Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, Mixology Seminars, and general admission for some special events will be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com.Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents may be eligible for a discount (per person, per event) for beverage and mixology seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. These members will be able to book seminars and demos early. Discounts are by phone at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details.Chase Disney Visa Cardholders may be able to book select special events, demos, and seminars early. A limited number of seats will be available for this booking date.Now I wanna hear from YOU! What are your favorite strategies for making the Epcot Food and Wine Festival a kid-friendly experience? Share your best tips in comments below!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Tips from the DFB Guide: Recommended Epcot Food and Wine Festival One-Day Strategy Tips from the Mini-Guide: Food & Wine Festival Customized Touring Strategies Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival…and Get the 2014 Guide FREE! View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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