Epcot Food & Wine Festival Special Events

Phone lines will open at 7 a.m. Eastern on August. 13 to book reservations for premium events for the 18th annual Epcot®International Food & Wine Festival, Sept. 27-Nov. 11, at the Walt Disney World® Resort!

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From the over-the-top Party for the Senses grand tasting experience on select Saturday nights to a new taste of Scottish cuisine, there are lots of opportunities. Price per ticket:

• New Scotland, Land of Food And Drink (Sept. 28), $95 or $115
• New Spirits Confidential (Nov. 1), $80 or $95
• New Parisian Breakfast (Saturdays), $37
• New Hibachi Experience (Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5), $120
• “3D” Disney’s Dessert Discovery (Oct. 4, 11 and 25), $55 or $90
• Epcot Wine Schools (Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 3), $135 per person
• Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining (more than 25 dinners throughout the festival; prices vary)
• Mixology Series: Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French (Saturdays), $65
• Kitchen Memories (Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8), from $110-$170
• Cheese Seminars (Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9), $80
• Party for the Senses (Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2), $145, $180 or $285
• Food & Wine Pairings (Tuesdays, Thursdays), $55
• Sweet Sundays (Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10), $99
• The Discovery of Chocolate (Oct. 13 and 27), $75

Additional events include Italian and French pairings and lunches, and a Mexican tequila lunch. You can book special festival experiences including daily Culinary Demonstrations ($14), Mixology Seminars ($15) and Wine, Beer or Spirit Seminars ($14). Inside-the-park festival dining experiences, as well as culinary and beverage programs, require Park admission.

Contact Mouse World Travel today for more information if you are interested in booking any of these wonderful events!

Spotlight on the Wishes! Dessert Party

by Brook Wozniak

brook@mouseworldtravel.com

My family has done the Wishes! Dessert Party twice and we very much enjoyed it both times!  It's an excellent way to end a day at the Magic Kingdom and since we have a young child, it was pure bliss not having to face the crowds to find a good spot to view the fireworks.  

The Wishes! Fireworks Dessert Party at the Magic Kingdom gives you an exclusive viewing area for the nightly fireworks and a self-service dessert buffet.

Held most nights throughout the year, the Wishes! Dessert Party is held in the Tomorrowland Terrace.  The Party starts one hour prior to the showing of the fireworks and ends about 30 minutes after the fireworks.  There is generally a PhotoPass photographer at the party to capture some pictures of your traveling party with the iconic Cinderella's Castle.

Advance reservations are highly recommended; however, the time frame for when the dining window opens varies from month to month.  Just today part of July was opened, it is generally around 90 days in advance.

There are no discounts for this party and the Disney Dining Plan is not accepted.  Park admission to the Magic Kingdom is required.  The price ranges from $21.99-$25.99/adult and $11.99-$13.99/child (ages 3-9) and it can be booked online.

Enough with the details!  Let's get on to the GOOD stuff!  The FOOD!  

Banana Creme Pie

Fresh fruit, brownie, peanut butter chocolate dessert, raspberry sipper

Mini-creme brulees!

Chocolate covered strawberry, fresh fruit, cannoli, donut holes and...and...and!!!

Fruit Tart

Fruit Tart

Chocolate Mousse

Mini Tiramisu! 

Chocolate Raspberry Pistachio 

The view! It's not perfectly straight-on, but still a good view.

PhotoPass Photographer at the Party to capture family pictures

Contact your Mouse World Travel Agent to book this delicious Magical Add-On!

Tickets for Night of Joy, Halloween Party and Christmas Party Now on Sale!

Today tickets for Night of Joy (contemporary Christian music festival), Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party go on sale.  Your Mouse World Travel Agent can assist you with purchasing these tickets!

Night of Joy

Held on September 6 and 7 from 7:30 PM to 1 AM.  Prices are $55 for one night, $99 for two nights in advance.  $65 each night if purchased the day of the event.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Held from 7 PM - 12 AM on the following dates:

September 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, and 29
October 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, and 31
November 1

Tickets vary in price, starting at $59/adult (ages 10+) and $54 child (ages 3-9) for advance purchase.  Active and retired members of the military, Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can receive a discount on select nights.  Including themselves, Military members can purchase up to 6 tickets, Annual Passholders up to 4 tickets, Disney Vacation Club Members up to 6 tickets.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Held from 7 PM - 12 AM on the following dates:

November 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 21, and 22
December 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, and 20

Tickets vary in price, starting at $62/adult (ages 10+), $57/child (ages 3-9).  Active and retired members of the military, Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can receive a discount on select nights.  Including themselves, Military members can purchase up to 6 tickets, Annual Passholders up to 4 tickets, Disney Vacation Club Members up to 6 tickets.

Contact us today to purchase the tickets or plan your trip around these seasonal events!

YEHAAAAAAAA!

by Brook Wozniak
brook@mouseworldtravel.com

Did you know that every Wednesday - Saturday nights there is a wonderful, fun and very entertaining, family friendly singer in the River Roost at Port Orleans Riverside resort in Walt Disney World?

His name - Yehaaa Bob.

from Yehaa Bob's website

Just the name makes you smile I bet!

Bob has been playing at Walt Disney World for over 14 years.  He brings his musical skills and humor to a wonderful, interactive show that entertains everyone from the youngest to the oldest in the room.  His motto "No one has more fun than us!!"is truly brought in full-form to his 3 nightly sets.  The show is completely free!

Be sure to check him out on your next trip!

http://yehaabob.com/

Golf Add-On Packages at Walt Disney World

Guests staying at at Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels, as well as those staying at Disney Resort hotels and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, are eligible to book the "Resort Guest Golf" Add-on.

In addition, a new "Two Rounds of Golf" option offers a savings when compared to the non-discounted price of two single rounds of golf.

You can also take advantage of additional savings with the Twilight rate, which is now valid beginning at 2 p.m. throughout the entire year.

Enjoy more benefits including:

• The ability to reserve tee times 120 days in advance with "Resort Guest Golf", or 60 days in advance with "Day Guest Golf".
• A $10 savings off the total purchase price when purchasing $50 or more in merchandise in a single retail sales transaction at Disney’s PGA Tour Event merchandise locations or the Pro Shop at Disney’s Osprey Ridge Golf Course, Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course, Disney’s Palm Golf Course or Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. 

Contact your Mouse World Travel Agent to add this to your vacation, or for more information! 

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party & Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

The very popular hard-ticketed parties at Walt Disney World, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, announced their dates and tickets went on sale today!  Here is the information.  Prices do not include sales tax.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
September: 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Advance price: $55.95/adult, $50.95/child (3-9)
Day of: $60.95/adult, $57.95/child (3-9)


September 30, October 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, November 2
Advance price: $58.95/adult, $53.95/child (3-9)
Day of: $64.95/adult, $59.95/child (3-9)

October 31: $69.95/adult, $64.95/child (3-9)

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas PartyNovember 9, 12, 15, 16*, 25, 27, 29 and 30*
December 2, 4, 6, 7*, 9, 11, 13, 14*, 16, 18, 20*

*Advance Sale pricing is not available for these dates. Even when purchased in advance, "Day Of" pricing is in effect.

Advance Sales $58.95/adult, $53.95/child (3-9)
Day of Event Sales $64.95/adult, $59.95/child (3-9)

Dec 21: $67.95/adult, $62.95/child (3-9)

All About the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a salon that will transform your little girl into a Disney Princess with make-up, manicures and a hair style.  (and there is even a little something for boys!)

In the following article we will explore the various packages and prices so you can easily decide which package would be a perfect add-on to your vacation!

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has two locations at Walt Disney World: Downtown Disney in the World of Disney Store, and in Cinderella's Castle in the Magic Kingdom (admission required).

Your child will be assigned to a Fairy Godmother in Training to transform her into a beautiful Princess!

Both locations give you the same options for packages:

Knight Package: hair-styling and the child is given a sword and shield (generally aimed for young boys, but open to anyone)

Coach Package: hair-styling, shimmering make-up, Princess sash: $54.95

Crown Package: hair-styling, shimmering make-up, manicure, Princess sash: $59.95

**New** Courtyard Package: hair-styling, shimmering make-up, manicure, Princess sash, facial gems, Princess bag, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique t-shirt and tutu.  (t-shirts available in both youth and adult sizes, tutu only in small and medium): $89.95

Castle Package: hair-styling, shimmering make-up, manicure, Princess sash, Princess costume with shoes, crown, wand and image package (1-6x8 and 4-4x6 photos in a themed photo holder): $189.95 - $139.95 (price varies on costume choice)

There are three hair-styles to choose from in each package:

Disney Diva: Hair is pulled back, a small hairpiece is added and teased, then hair is decorated with accessories.

Pop Princess: A funky look with braids, a colorful hairpiece and Mickey clips.

Fairytale Princess: Hair is put into a bun on top of the head with a tiara.

To participate in the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique children must be 3 years old.  Their hair must be clean, free of all styling products and barrettes, with no tangles.  Fingernails must not have any polish or decals on them. The scalp must be free and clear of any irritations for the last 30 days.

You also must bring your own brush or comb.

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is incredibly popular, so reservations are strongly encouraged for both locations!  Contact your Mouse World Travel Agent up to 180 days in advance.  A credit card guarantee is required at booking, and a $10 no-show penalty will apply, or for a cancellation under 24 hours in advance.

Parents are encouraged to enjoy the transformation with their child, and there is also a PhotoPass Photographer on hand.

The Disney Diva hair-style

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique can also be found at Disneyland - in Fantasyland, just behind Sleeping Beauty's Castle in the Disneyland Park (admission required), and on Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Fantasy.

If you are looking for something more for your little guy, keep checking back to our blog for information about Pirate's League!

Thanks to Mouse World Travel Agent Jennifer Dowling for information and use of pictures!!

jen@mouseworldtravel.com