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Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Fall 2019
In addition to all of the exquisite options to eat during the year, the Food & Wine Festival brings in cuisine from several different countries that are not always represented at Epcot’s World Showcase. Additional booths in the past have included Brazil, Greece, India and Islands of the Caribbean. This festival is a great time to literally get a “taste” of
other cultures. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series brings
in headliner musicians. Entrance into the Food & Wine Festival comes with park admission. From there, food and drink are sold a la carte at outdoor kitchen locations. Plus there are opportunities to meet with celebrity chefs, watch demonstrations, try fancy pairings and even attend a soiree. There is a lot of food to try, so show up with plenty of time to explore and come hungry! Runners, if you want to mix your love of fitness with your love of food, make sure you to ask about the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Select nights, August through October
There is no better family-friendly Halloween celebration than Mickey’s Not-So-Scary. This costume party is a special ticketed event full of “Happy Haunts” at Magic Kingdom Park. The events run from 7 p.m. to midnight, but party guests are allowed entry into the park a few hours before the event starts. You can trick-or-treat throughout the lands, encounter characters rarely
seen and even attend dance parties with some of your favorites. Event exclusive entertainment includes the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Boo-to-You Halloween Parade and the Happy HalloWishes Fireworks show. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary is a can’t miss affair.
TRAVELER’S GUIDE
Emily Gnacik is the Editor of AAA Every Day Magazine.
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Select nights, November through December
The most magical way to spend your winter holiday, the Very Merry Christmas party is much like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but with a winter wonderland twist. This separately ticketed event at Magic Kingdom Park has plenty of holiday treats, entertainment and character meet-and-greets. You might even have the chance to visit with Santa himself. The Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and the Holiday Wishes fireworks are both must-sees! There also are opportunities to attend dining and dessert parties throughout the park. Winter Holiday Festivities are happening throughout the resort, so don’t forget to explore and join the rest of the celebrations!
For more information on dates and details for
each of these events, contact your AAA Travel
Agent at 518-426-1000 or email booktravel@aaahv.com.