Toast with friends and raise your glasses this year at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Beverage Seminars.
It’s an absolute must do if you’re a connoisseur of wine or any other tantalizing adult concoction. Sommeliers and other beverage experts share their knowledge during the 45-minute presentations.
Hipsters are able to indulge in the lesson of the day by tasting wines, beers, and liquors offered.
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The seminars take place in the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion – between United Kingdom and Canada
The cost is $19 per person (tax included). You can book your reservations when the phone lines open: 407/WDW-FEST (407-939-3378).
Don’t procrastinate because reservations do book up quickly.
The 2022 seminars have not been announced by Disney and will likely be cancelled for this year. Below are the events listed from the previous year to give you an idea of what happens each year at this event. Continue to check back for updates!
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Beverage Seminars Event Times:
The Beverage Seminar takes place on select Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 4:30 P.M.
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Beverage Seminars Schedule
August Schedule
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine David Baricevic, Beverage Presenter North by Northwest Wines, Eugene, OR
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Andrea McBride, Owner McBride Sisters Winery, Oakland, CA
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Natasha Lonbakan, Beverage Presenter Tokara, South Africa
September Schedule
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Missi Holle, Beverage Presenter St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa, CA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Antoine Collet, Beverage Presenter Maison Louis Jadot, France
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
4:30 PM / Spirit Graciela Gonzalez, Brand Ambassador Luxco Spirits
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine David Nieuwoudt, Owner Cederberg Winery & Brewery, South Africa
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
4:30 PM / Spirit Tom Bulleit, Founder Bulleit Bourbon, Louisville, KY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Jacqueline Harris, Winemaker Klein Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Chris Benziger, Brand Ambassador Benzinger Family Winery, Glen Ellen, CA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
4:30 PM / Beer Thomas Peter Barris, Certified Cicerone® Estrella Galicia, Coruna, Spain
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Vince Shook, President Florida Orange Groves, St. Petersburg, FL
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Virginia Willcock, Chief Winemaker Vasse Felix, Margaret River, WA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
4:30 PM / Spirit Raquel Raies, National Brand Ambassador The Macallan, Scotland
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Michael Jordan, Master Sommelier Siduri Winery, Santa Rosa, CA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Ana Balbo, Owner, Winemaker Susana Balbo Winery, Agrelo, Mendoza
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
4:30 PM / Spirit Sofia Partida, National Brand Ambassador Tequila Partida, Mexico
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
4:30 PM / Beer Hugh Sisson, Owner, Founder Heavy Seas Brewing, Halethorpe, MD
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Justin Molis, Beverage Presenter Marietta, Geyserville, CA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Andrew Broden, Beverage Presenter Michael and David Winery, Lodi, CA
October Schedule
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
4:30 PM / Beer Mike Schaa, Beverage Presenter Bell’s Brewery, Comstock, MI
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Sara Brewer, Beverage Presenter Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma, CA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Barbara Selbach, Proprietor Selbach Oster Wines, Germany
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Flavio Geretto, Beverage Presenter Villa Sandi Winery, Treviso, Italy
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Flavio Geretto, Beverage Presenter Villa Sandi Winery, Treviso, Italy
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Chris Braman, Beverage Presenter Wine Hooligans, Santa Rosa, CA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Virgile Rousseau, Brand Ambassador Mas De Daumas, Gassac, France
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Gretchen Erpenbach, Beverage Presenter Ferrari-Carano Wines, Healdsburg, CA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine David Munksgard, Winemaker Iron Horse Vineyards, Sebastopol, CA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Juan Carlos Marin, Beverage Presenter Bodegas Carlos Serres, La Rioja, Spain
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019
4:30 PM / Beer Andrea Bernardo, Certified Cicerone® Left Hand Brewing Co., Longmont, CO
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Andrew McNamara, Master Sommelier Breakthru Beverage, Orlando, FL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Amanda McEwan, Beverage Presenter Justin Vineyards, Paso Robles, CA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
4:30 PM / Spirit Ruth Westrick, Beverage Presenter Michter’s Whiskeys, Louisville, KY
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Laura Balderelli, Beverage Presenter Ancient Peaks, Santa Margarita, CA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019
4:30 PM / Beer Geoffrey DeBisschop, Co-Founder, Head Brewer Central 28 Brewing, DeBary, FL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Kelly Richardson, Beverage Presenter Dr. Loosen, Germany
November Schedule
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine David Crane, Beverage Presenter Jarvis Estates, Napa, CA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Johannes Selbach, Proprietor & Winemaker Selbach Oster Wines, Germany
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Lucas Meeker, Winemaker The Meeker Vineyards, Healdsburg, CA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Bob Biale, Owner, Vineyardist Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa, CA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Jeff Cichocki, Beverage Presenter Fetzer Vineyards, Hopland, CA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Jacob Jata, Beverage Presenter Chappellet Vineyards, St. Helena, CA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine Justin Seidenfeld, Winemaker Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg, CA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019
4:30 PM / Spirit Brett Goering, Beverage Presenter Ketel One/Nolets, Aliso Viejo, CA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019
4:30 PM / Beer Nikie Cassoni, Certified Cicerone® Autumn Beers and Ciders
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019
4:30 PM / Spirit Jeff Arnett, Master Distiller Jack Daniels Distillery, Lynchburg, TN
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019
4:30 PM / Spirit Jeff Arnett, Master Distiller Jack Daniels Distillery, Lynchburg, TN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019
4:30 PM / Wine James Slusarz, Beverage Presenter Bronco Wine Company, Sarasota, FL
You can download and print the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Beverage Seminars here!
Please note: Epcot admission is not included with the event ticket. Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 years of age and older. All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
What to Know Before You Go
How much does Epcot cost?
A one-day REGULAR season Epcot ticket starts at $109* (prices do fluctuate based on the season).
What are the Best Rides at Epcot for Adults
- Soarin Around the World
- Living with the Land
- Spaceship Earth
- Test Track
- Mission Space
- Frozen Ever After
Read the full guide to doing Epcot the grown-up way!
How many countries does Epcot have?
There are 11 (eleven) countries in Epcot.
What are the countries in Epcot?
- Mexico
- Norway
- China
- Germany
- Italy
- America (United States)
- Japan
- Morocco
- France
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Do you need a separate ticket for Epcot Food and Wine?
You do not need an additional ticket to participate in the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
If you plan on doing any of the special dining experiences, then you will have to pay additional fee.
Can you use snack credits at Epcot Food and Wine Festival?
You sure can!
The snack credit can be used for most food items under $5.49. Simple snacks include pastries, ice cream bars, water bottles and soda.
Learn more ways on how to maximize your Disney Dining Plan here!
Where are the best places to have a drink Epcot?
Like everywhere in the park and I mean that.
Nothing else needs to follow…
I will say that Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in the Italy Pavilion and La Cava Del Tequila in the Mexico Pavilion are the absolute best places to chill and enjoy a drink.
If it’s not too crowded.
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What are the best drinks at Epcot?
My top 5 must have alcoholic beverages are:
- Avocado Margarita from La Cava del Tequila in Mexico
- Mediterranean Journey for Spice Road Table in Morocco
- Leaping Leprechaun from Rose & Crown Pub in United Kingdom
- Apple Ice Wine from the Trading Post in Canada
- Tokyo Sunset from Kabuki Cafe in Japan
You can read more of the best drinks at Epcot here!
Final Thoughts
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival runs from July 15th through the fall, so be sure book your reservation today!
What beverage seminars are you looking forward to attending this year? Leave your comment below 🙂
Check out the articles below for more Epcot Food and Wine Festival Tips
- Complete Epcot Food and Wine Festival GUIDE
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival MENU
- Food and Wine Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule
- Epcot Food and Wine Culinary Demonstration Schedule
- 17 Amazing Flower & Garden Festival Tips
- Tips for Doing Walt Disney World on a Budget
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Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!
NikkyJ
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