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So we are going to Disney Nov 6-9 just the two of us. What can you all tell me about the food and wine festival? Nothing has been released that I can see. We will be staying at the Caribbean Resort and have the DDP.
I will be going in October for a couple of days at the Festival. I did my first festival last year and really enjoyed it. Avoid Friday thru Sunday as the crowds are insane.
October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Last edited by SuperDave; 06-04-2017 at 02:59 PM..
Im glad to be going when the festival is going on but at the same time we are going the week of Labor Day. We have gone that week before and it was an awesome time to go, crowds were very low but the festival wasnt going on then. Im hoping it doesnt change the crowds to much. I know the weekend and that monday will be busy probably but praying that after that it will go back down like it has in the past.
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We actually changed our dates to the week of Labor Day also. My DH wanted to hear Fuel and not Air Supply so I said I would move it up but not back any!
We actually changed our dates to the week of Labor Day also. My DH wanted to hear Fuel and not Air Supply so I said I would move it up but not back any!
Thats cool, How crowded are the concerts usually? I like Fuel and wouldnt mind seeing Starship also. Maybe we will see each other lol
The concerts are pretty crowded often. If you have a Disney Visa Card you can get preferred seating down front.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
Thats cool, How crowded are the concerts usually? I like Fuel and wouldnt mind seeing Starship also. Maybe we will see each other lol
The popular groups are crowded. Chase Visa does give wristbands in their lounge above the American Adventure. They are in limited supply, so you need to get there in the afternoon before the concerts. Their preferred seating is off to the side, fairly close to the stage. If you have any Chase Visa, their lounge is wonderful. You can charge phones, relax in AC, get free soda/water/powerade from those fancy Coke freestyle machines. They also had wine there that you could purchase.
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The popular groups are crowded. Chase Visa does give wristbands in their lounge above the American Adventure. They are in limited supply, so you need to get there in the afternoon before the concerts. Their preferred seating is off to the side, fairly close to the stage. If you have any Chase Visa, their lounge is wonderful. You can charge phones, relax in AC, get free soda/water/powerade from those fancy Coke freestyle machines. They also had wine there that you could purchase.
Chase Visa is no longer the sponsor for the Festival, so this isn't an option if you have the card as I do!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
We went in 2012 and are going again this October. The disney food blog (thanks for the link, SuperDave) is an excellent resource and they are usually up to date. It's WAY fun, but learn from our fails:
1. Try not to book ADRs or big meals (even CS meals) on the days that you're going to the F&WF. You'll be so dang full due to snacking that the idea of a full sit down dinner will make you turn green. Look...WookiePants and I can EAT...but even for us, there was just too much food.
2. Try to go to the F&WF during the week, and during the day. Evenings and weekends are really crowded! Take your time and enjoy a little bit of everything.
3. If you are on the DDP, you can use your snack credits for some of the food. But I would recommend the gift card bracelet. You can then load up the gift card and use that for payment - it's a LOT easier than yanking out your credit card and it helps you stay within budget. The card also doubles as a lightweight souvenir!
4. If you are going with others, share! Everyone go to a different "country", and share your goodies with the rest - you can get more tastes of everything. There are 35 kiosks this year (maybe to coincide with Epcot's 35th anniversary?)...try to get a bite of as many new foods as you can!
We went in 2012 and are going again this October. The disney food blog (thanks for the link, SuperDave) is an excellent resource and they are usually up to date. It's WAY fun, but learn from our fails:
1. Try not to book ADRs or big meals (even CS meals) on the days that you're going to the F&WF. You'll be so dang full due to snacking that the idea of a full sit down dinner will make you turn green. Look...WookiePants and I can EAT...but even for us, there was just too much food.
2. Try to go to the F&WF during the week, and during the day. Evenings and weekends are really crowded! Take your time and enjoy a little bit of everything.
3. If you are on the DDP, you can use your snack credits for some of the food. But I would recommend the gift card bracelet. You can then load up the gift card and use that for payment - it's a LOT easier than yanking out your credit card and it helps you stay within budget. The card also doubles as a lightweight souvenir!
4. If you are going with others, share! Everyone go to a different "country", and share your goodies with the rest - you can get more tastes of everything. There are 35 kiosks this year (maybe to coincide with Epcot's 35th anniversary?)...try to get a bite of as many new foods as you can!
I hope you have a great time!
Glad I could help with the DFB link as they have great info for experiencing the festival with how to do and not do the festival! You do it pretty close the way I did it on my first time last October. With one exception as I'll have a dinner ADR on one of my festival days, but it will be a late one around 8 pm or so and shouldn't be too much of a problem as I plan on cutting the sampling by 4 pm.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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