There are 11 different Special Events, many with multiple sessions, for you to experience at the 2009 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

These special events are very popular and fill up fast. You may start making reservations on Aug. 11th by calling 407-WDW-Fest (939-3378).

Here is an overview of this year's events. you may get a complete list of Festival Events by downloading: the Official Festival Guide.

• Mexico Tequila Tastings - Learn about true Mexican Tequilas from a Tequila Master. Appetizers served with the tequila tasting.
  Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays at 3:00 pm.
  Cost = $35.00 + tax per person. Held at the Mexican Pavilion.
• Food & Wine Pairings - 3 wines are paired with 3 tasting sized portions of cuisine. A representative from the winery will moderate the session.
  Saturdays, 2:30–4:00 p.m. — Tutto Italia Ristorante;
  Mondays, 3:30–5:00 p.m. — Tokyo Dining;
  Tuesdays, 3:30–5:00 p.m. — Restaurant Marrakesh;
  Price: $55.00 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included.
• Cheese Seminars - Learn about cheese from the experts. Each cheese will be paired with selected wines.
  Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. in the Festival Welcome Center
  9/26 — Spain — Waldemar Albrecht–Luna
  10/3 — France — Max McCalman
  10/10 — Italy — Erin Hedley
  10/17 — United Kingdom — Waldemar Albrecht–Luna
  10/24 — United States — Max McCalman
  10/31 — France — Waldemar Albrecht–Luna
  11/7 — Italy — Max McCalman
  Price: $75 per person, plus tax.
• Epcot Adventures In Wine Varietals - Each session will focus on a specific varietal with instruction from an expert.
  Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. in Wonders Retreat.
  10/10 — Celebrating the Zinfandel Grape
  10/24 — Celebrating the Pinot Noir Grape
  11/7 — Celebrating the Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
  Price: $80 per person, plus tax.
• Sweet Sundays - An acclaimed Pastry Chef or Baker creates 3 signature desserts and serves them.
  Sundays from 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
  9/27 — Rick Griggs
  10/4 — Warren Brown & Mary Meyers
  10/11 — David Guas
  10/18 — Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito
  10/25 — Claire Clark
  11/1 — Geraldine Randalsome
  11/8 — Jacque Torres
  Price: $80 per person, plus tax.
• French Regional Lunches - French Wine and Cuisine representing a different region each session.
  Select Sundays, 12:00 p.m. at the Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot
  10/4 — Bordeaux
  10/11 — Cotes du Rhone
  10/18 — Alsace
  10/25 — Champagne
  11/1 — Burgundy
  Price: $95.00 per person, plus tax.
• Epcot Wine Schools - A comprehensive program for those who want to further their wine knowledge.
  Select Weekend dates 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. at the Festival Welcome Center Retreat.
  10/3 — Taste Wine Like a Master
  10/17 — Wines from Monterey, California
  10/24 — Exploring the Burgundy Varietal's Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Around the World
  11/8 — Wines from South Africa
  Price: $125.00 per person, plus tax.
• Celebrating Friends & Family In The Kitchen - A 3-course lunch prepared by celebrity chefs and a wine paired with each course.
  Fridays from 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
  10/2 — Suvir Saran
  10/3 — The Deen Brothers
  10/9 — Patti LaBelle
  10/16 — Dean Max and Paula DaSilva
  10/23 — Alan Wong
  10/30 — Cat Cora and Virginia Cora
  11/6 — Andrea and John Robinson
  Price: $110.00-130.00 per person, plus tax.
• Party For The Senses - An event filled with Tasting of Fine Cuisine and Wines from many notable chefs and wineries.
  Every Saturday during the Festival; 6:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
  9/26 — Celebrating Spanish Cuisine
  10/3 — Celebrating Comfort Foods with a Twist
  10/10 — Celebrating South American Cuisine
  10/17 — Celebrating Classical Cuisine
  10/24 — Celebrating Asian Cuisine
  10/31 — Celebrating the Fall Harvest
  11/7 — Celebrating Italian Cuisine
  Price: $135 per person, plus tax.
• Culinary Adventure Signature Dining - A celebrity chef collaborates with a Disney Chef for a special meal.
  Select days at select venues at the Walt Disney World Resort (see below).
  10/1 6:30 p.m. Jiko–The Cooking Place — Suvir Saran
  10/1 7:00 p.m. Portobello Italian Trattoria — Tony Mantuano
  10/13 6:15 p.m. Ragland Road — Kevin Dundon
  10/15 5:30 p.m. Flying Fish Café — Tim Keating
  10/16 6:30 p.m. bluezoo — Todd English
  10/22 6:30 p.m. The Wave — Frank Brough
  10/25 6:30 p.m. Victoria & Albert's — Scott Hunnel
  10/29 6:30 p.m. California Grill — Brian Piasecki
  10/30 6:30 p.m. Wonders Retreat — Jean Claude Boisset vs. Jean Charles Boisset Wines
  11/5 6:30 p.m. Cítricos — Phillip Ponticelli
  Price: $100.00-$375.00 per person, plus tax.