REFURBISHMENTS FOR OCTOBER 2013

• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park from October 27, 2013 – December 21, 2013
• Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set (at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®) from September 3, 2013 – November 19, 2013
• Peter Pan’s Flight® Attraction (at Magic Kingdom® Park) from September 30, 2013 – November 13, 2013
• Walt Disney World® Railroad (Main Street) (at Magic Kingdom® Park) from September 30, 2013 – October 20, 2013

Meet Me at the Boardwalk!

  by: Tara McClure, Owner of Magical Memories and the Mouse!

Boardwalk Villas side of things…this resort is massive and has so much to offer!

See look at the whole massive resort! I love it!

Boardwalk Resort – the Inn Side and the Bakery side…

Thanks to Jay Schroer for this great photo!

Recently, I was lucky (when going to Disney one is always lucky) to stay at the Boardwalk in the EPCOT Resort Area. I was a bit apprehensive about staying there because I had read a few reviews talking about how far some of the rooms are from the lobby and that  it can mean a lot of extra walking, etc.  But, I thought, how far can it be? And lucky enough, I did not have to figure that out because we had a GREAT room location. We were on the 1st floor and our patio opened up to the big clown pool (if you are afraid of clowns might not be the best pool for you but they do have other pool options).  Anyway, we had to walk one little corridor and we were outside under the building and a hop, skip and a jump away from the boat docks, bakery, pizza by the slice, etc.

Clown Pools can be scary!

Clearly hiding from the clowns when taking photos…but kids LOVE it.

When we got to our spacious, beautiful one bedroom we loved the decor. I know it is supposed to be reminiscent of the Atlantic City Boardwalk and maybe back in the day, but modern-day similarities make me think of the Coastal Carolinas…light pastel, colors, and furniture, and lots of sun in the rooms!

A one-bedroom suite at the Boardwalk Villas is composed of a separate bedroom, huge closet, living area, kitchen and a connected bathroom with vanity and large jacuzzi tub. The living room and kitchen are open concept and the bathroom connected to there is a toilet, shower and sink. The two pieces of the bathrooms connect into one big bathroom with everything! It is nice to separate so as one person showers – the other person can use the sinks and vanity without getting a steam shower of their own. The jacuzzi has an opening with a sliding screen that allows you to open it and watch TV or see into the bedroom.  It is a great layout in my opinion and lots of room.

Honestly, this room was nicer than the Grand Floridian and actually my favorite room in all the Disney resorts. Full disclosure – I have not stayed at Yacht Club so maybe that would win my own room contest…but until then Boardwalk is #1, at least for now – this seems to change a lot.

Next reason I hearted Boardwalk was how easy it was to get anywhere and everywhere. First, we were there for Star Wars weekend and knew we would be spending more time in Hollywood Studios than perhaps normally we do. Also, being an adults only trip the proximity to EPCOT was a big draw. Both of the boats for HS and EPCOT turned into such nice transportation options. We always get a rental car (I have a bus issue – way before Disney but it does mean I rent a car at Disney as well). I did try the bus system once but it was not for me…maybe I hit it on a bad time but the wait at the end of the night was long and I travel a lot so I like to be comfortable. I know some people think renting a car burst the Disney “bubble” but for me it adds to it, plus resort hopping is much easier and one of my favorite things to do. But back to the boats at Boardwalk…we decided to try the boats the first day and see if it worked for us. When we stayed at GF and Poly we had used the boats at night from MK and it was easy and quick so maybe these boats would be the same – and they were! The longest we waited for a boat was maybe 10 minutes and being on the boardwalk waiting was excellent. You could run into the general store and grab water for the parks or hit the bakery for a croissant and it was never so crowded you had to actually st

and there in line so we could run around and just keep an eye out for the boat.

Thanks to Jay Schroer for the photos!

The food options on the boardwalk area are great – the pizza window, bakery and the Boardwalk to Go kiosk are quick and easy and all three have great choices. I did try a dessert from the bakery (perhaps more than once, in the name of research) and everything I got there was giddy-up good. Even if you are not lucky enough to be staying at the Boardwalk (but are lucky enough to be in Disney!) spend some time walking the boardwalk or get an ADR at Kouzzina’s or watch a game at the ESPN Club.

One last note, Boardwalk Resort does have some extra nighttime activities if you want to get your dance on you can try the Atlantic Dance Hall or Jellyrolls. I do not know how people do it after a full day at the park but they do and if you do too, these clubs are good options.

So, even though the Boardwalk was never top of mind when making my reservations after this last trip it will always be one of the first checked. If you can check it out too or have been already – let me know if you loved it or what you did not love about it?

Tara McClure writes a blog called Magical Memories and the Mouse where this article originally was published on Magical Memories and the Mouse blog (click HERE) and Tara also manages a facebook page (Click HERE)

Full Menus for 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

You can find a complete list of Marketplace Menu, including wine, beer, and cocktails, for the 2013 International Food & Wine Festival below:

Terra:

• Trick’n Chick’n Curry with Basmati Rice featuring Gardein™ Chick’n Breast
• Chili Colorado with House-made Chips and Cashew Cheese featuring Gardein™ Beefless Tips*
• Chocolate Cake with Coconut Mousse and Passion Fruit Sauce
• Fresh Watermelon Juice
• Napa Smith Organic IPA
• The Vegan Vine Chardonnay
• The Vegan Vine Red Blend

Brazil (All-New Menu):

• Seared Scallop with Ragout of Tomatoes, Peppers, Hearts of Palm and Steamed Rice
• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Onions, Avocado and Cilantro
• Cerveharias Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer
• Carnaval Moscato White
• Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

Argentina:

• Beef Empanada
• Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée
• Pascual Toso Sparkling Brut
• Terrazas Reserva Malbec
• Terrazas Reserva Torrontes
• Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon

Australia:

• Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Tomatoes, Lemon Myrtle and Rapini
• Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies
• Pavlova (Crispy Meringue Shell with Fresh Driscoll’s® Berries and Vanilla Custard)
• Rosemont Estate Pinot Grigio
• Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay
• Rosemont Estate Merlot
• Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz

Mexico:

• Shrimp Taco with Purple Cabbage
• Taco de Ribeye with Salsa de Chipotle
• Rice Pudding
• Dos Equis Beer
• Sangria
• Tequila Flight
• Mango-Habanero Margarita

Singapore:

• Lemongrass Chicken Curry with Coconut and Jasmine Rice
• Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce
• Tiger Beer
• Marqués de Caceres Satinela
• Singapore Sing featuring Hendrick’s Gin and Cherry Herring (garnished with Cherry Man Farm-to-Market All-Natural maraschino cherry)

China:

• Mongolian Beef in a Steamed Bun
• Black Pepper Shrimp with Sichuan Noodles
• Chicken Potstickers
• Silky Spun Ice with Toppings (three flavors: Coconut, Strawberry, Chocolate)
• Tsing Tao Beer
• Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling
• Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Syrah
• Kung Fu Punch with Vodka
• Happy Lychee with Vodka
• Lychee Aerated Water

South Korea:

• Kimchi Dog with Spicy Mustard Sauce
• Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw
• Bohae Black Raspberry Wine – Bokbunjajoo
• Jinro Chamisul Soju
• Soju Fruit Slushy featuring Jinro Chamisul Soju

Africa:

• Berbere Style Beef with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato, Okra and Pap
• Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket
• Man Vintners Chenin Blanc
• The Wolftrap Red (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Viognier)
• Porcupine Ridge Syrah

Cheese:

• Almond Crusted Blue Cheese Soufflé with Fig Jam
• Artisan Cheese Selection: Flagship Reserve Cheddar, La Bonne Vie Triple Crème Brie, Wijngaard
• Goats Gouda
• Once Upon a Vine’s The Lost Slipper Sauvignon Blanc
• Once Upon a Vine’s The Fairest Chardonnay
• Once Upon a Vine’s The Big Bad Red Blend
• Once Upon a Vine’s A Charming Pinot

Brewer’s Collection:

• Schöfferhofer Grapefruit
• Altenmünster Oktoberfest
• Warsteiner Premium Verum
• Warsteiner Premium Dunkel
• Radeberger Pilsner
• BraufactuM Palor
• BraufactuM Roog Smoked Wheat Beer
• BraufactuM Darkon
• Beer Flight 1: Schöfferhofer Grapefruit, Altenmünster Oktoberfest, Warsteiner Premium Verum, Warsteiner Premium Dunkel
• Beer Flight 2: Radeberger Pilsner, BraufactuM Palor, BraufactuM Roog Smoked Wheat Beer, BraufactuM Darkon

Germany:

• Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham & Cheese)
• Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll
• Apple Strudel with Werther’s Original Karamel and Vanilla Sauce
• Altenmünster Oktoberfest
• Braufactum Darkon
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett
• Selbach-Oster Mosel Riesling Spätlese
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese
• Weingut Pitthan Dornfelder Dry Barrique Style

Poland:

• Kielbasa and Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
• Zapiekanki (Toasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bread with House-made Ketchup)
• Okocim Brewery, Okocim O.K. Beer
• Temptation Zinfandel
• Frozen Szarlotka (Apple Pie) featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Italy:

• Ravioli de formaggio all’emiliana
• Salsiccia e ‘Papacelli” Napoletani
• Cannoli al Cioccolato
• Moretti Beer
• Moretti La Rosa
• Procecco
• Pinot Grigio Placido
• Chianti Placido
• Italian Margherita

American Adventure Coffee Cart:

• Shakin’ Jamaican Coffee – Made with Kāhlua, Vanilla and Caramel. Served Hot or Frozen

Hops & Barley:

• Lobster Roll with Lemon Herb Mayonnaise
• New England Clam Chowder with a side of Tabasco®
• Craisin® Bread Pudding with Grand Marnier Anglaise
• Samuel Adams Boston Lager®
• Samuel Adams® Octoberfest
• Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat®
• Rogue Chocolate Stout
• Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvée
• Beer Flight 1: Samuel Adams Boston Lager®, Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat®, Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat®, Rogue Chocolate Stout

Florida Local:

• Florida Grass Fed Beef Slider with Monterey Jack and Sweet & Hot Pickles
• Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables and Micro Cilantro
• Cigar City Brewing Florida Cracker Belgian-style White Ale
• Orlando Brewing, Sun Shade Organic Pale Ale
• Florida Orange Groves, Hurricane Class 5 White Sangria
• Florida Orange Groves, Key Limen-Key Lime Wine

Japan:

• California Roll
• Spicy Hand Roll
• Teriyaki Chicken Hand Roll
• Youki Tofu topped with Miso Sauce, Edamame and Served with Grilled Vegetables
• Sapporo Draft Beer
• Sake: Junmai Ginjo
• Green Tea Colada

Morocco:

• Kefta Pocket
• Harissa Chicken Roll
• Baklava
• Casa Beer
• Ksar White
• Sangria
• Mimosa Royale

New Zealand:

• Gratinated Green Lip Mussels with Garlic and Herbs
• Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
• Venison Sausage with Pickled Mushrooms, Baby Arugula and Black Currant Reduction
• Kim Crawford Pinot Grigio
• Mohua Sauvignon Blanc
• Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay
• Kim Crawford Pinot Noir

Belgium:

• Potato and Leek Waffle with Braised Beef
• Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream
• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote featuring Driscoll’s® Berries and Whipped Cream
• Hoegaarden
• Stella Artois
• Leffe Blonde
• Leffe Brune
• Beer Flight 1: Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, Leffe Blonde, Leffe Brune
• Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

France:

• Escargots Persillade en Brioche (Garlic and Parsley Snails in Brioche)
• Boeuf Bourguignon (Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Mashed Potatoes)
• Crème Brûlée au Chocolat au Lait (Chocolate Milk Crème Brûlée topped with Caramelized Sugar)
• Beer Kronenbourg Blanc
• Chardonnay, Macon-Villages, La Côte Blanche
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Château Bonnet
• Sparkling Pomegranate Kir
• Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush (Vodka, Grey Goose Cherry Noir, Grand Marnier, Cranberry Juice)

Ireland:

• Lobster and Seafood Fisherman’s Pie
• Kerrygold Cheese Selection: Reserve Cheddar, Dubliner with Irish Stout, Skellig
• Warm Chocolate Pudding with Bailey’s® Custard
• Guinness Draught
• Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
• Chilled Irish Coffee featuring Bunratty Potcheen

Canada:

• Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
• Seared Rainbow Trout with Bacon, Frisee and Maple Minus 8 Vinaigrette
• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce
• Moosehead Lager
• La Face Neige Apple Ice Wine
• La Face Neige Sparkling
• Mission Hill Family Estate Syrah

Greece:

• Taste of Greece: Grilled & Marinated Calamari, Hitipiti, Eggplant Dip, Olives and Pita Bread
• Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
• Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce
• Spanakopita
• Dannon Oikos® Light & Fit Blueberry Greek Yogurt
• Domaine Skouras Moscofilero
• Domaine Siglas Assyrtiko/Athiri
• Alpha Estate Axia Syrah
• Ouzo by Metaxa

Refreshment Port:

• Dole® Pineapple Fritters
• Fried Shrimp with Dole® Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
• Fried Chicken Chunks with Dole® Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
• Orange Dole® Whip
• Orange Dole® Whip with Crème de Cacao White
• Dragon Berry Colada featuring Bacardi® Dragon Berry Rum

Desserts & Champagne:

• Chocolate Orange Cupcake
• Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake
• Morello Cherry Pistachio Mousse
• Dessert Trio
• Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashell Truffles
• Frozen S’mores
• Pyramid™Weiss Cream Beer
• Möet & Chandon Ice Impérial
• Möet & Chandon Impérial
• Möet & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé
• Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé

Hawai’i:

• Kālua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
• Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips
• Kona Brewing Company’s Big Wave Golden Ale
• Kona Brewing Company’s Pipeline Porter
• Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Réserve
• Aulani Sunrise featuring Ocean Vodka

Scotland (New):

• Seared Scottish Salmon with Cauliflower Puree, Watercress and Malt Vinaigrette
• Vegetarian Haggis with Neeps and Tatties-Griddled Vegetable Cake with Rutabaga and Mashed Potatoes
• Scottish Banoffee Tart with Bananas, Scottish Whisky Toffee, Walkers Shortbread Crumbles and Sweet Cream
• Innis & Gunn® Original
• Loch Lomond featuring Glenfiddich® 12 year
• Glenfiddich® Scotch Flight (12, 15 and 18 year)

Craft Beers:

• Dogfish Head Brewery, Namaste
• Abita Brewing Company, Fall Fest
• Leinenkugel’s® Seasonal Shandy, (Summer Shandy/Orange Shandy)
• Florida Beer Company, Devil’s Triangle
• New Belgium Brewing Company, Fat Tire
• Widmer Brothers Brewing®, Alchemy Ale
• Red Hook, Audible Ale
• Sierra Nevada, Torpedo® Extra IPA
• Beer Flight 1: Dogfish Head Brewery Namaste, Abita Brewing Company Fall Fest, Leinenkugel’s® Seasonal Shandy, Florida Beer Company Devil’s Triangle
• Beer Flight 2: New Belgium Brewing Company Fat Tire, Widmer Brother s Brewing Alchemy Ale, Red Hook Audible Ale, Sierra Nevada Torpedo®

2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menu Items

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Scotland Booth

The Scotland Booth is BRAND NEW at the festival this year, and it will feature a Salmon dish in addition to

Scottish Banoffee Tart
This creamy tart is made from banana, toffee, and Glenfiddish Whisky Cream!

Banoffee Tart at the Scotland Booth

Scotch Egg
Also debuting with the Scotland Booth will be a Scotch Egg dipped in Mustard Sauce.

Scotch Eggs at Scotland Booth

Loch Lomond Cocktail
This sharp drink is made with Scotch, Drambui, and dry Vermouth. It will join the Rusty Nail and other beverages at the Scotland Booth this year.

Loch Lomond at the Scotland Booth

We’ve also heard that the festival chefs may be adding Vegetarian Haggis to the menu! We’ll keep you updated!

Interestingly, there are some Scots who are criticizing Disney for their booth menu choices, claiming that several of the items were not invented in Scotland. Disney responds by saying that the menu choices reflect comfort foods that appeal to a broad audience.

While the Scotland government and Scottish organizations will be investing up to £200,000 in the event, Disney retained creative rights on the menu. However, Scotland did supply over 40 possible menus to the chefs.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Brazil Booth

A newly returning booth to the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Brazil will feature a pork belly dish as well as this addition!

Seared Scallop with Hearts of Palm and Tomato Stew
This is a brand new option at the festival!

Seared Scallop Dish at Brazil Booth

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Canada Booth

The Canada booth will be bringing back the famous mushroom filet with truffle butter sauce, but it will also add a brand new option.

Seared Trout with Frisee, Bacon, and Maple Minus 8 Vinaigrette
Fish is back at the Canada booth this year with a Seared Trout dish! We’ve never seen this one at the festival before!

Seared Trout at Canada Booth

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Africa Booth

While we’re not sure whether the South Africa booth has morphed into a full-on Africa booth or not, this new drink will please visitors no matter where it is.

Brown Elephant Cocktail
This creamy concoction of Amarula cream liqueur, milk, and Coca Cola will be an interesting addition to the Food and Wine Festival “drink-around-the-World” menu!

Brown Elephant Cocktail in Africa

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Australia Booth

The Australia booth is back again this year with a new shrimp dish!

Garlic Shrimp
After a couple of years of shrimp on the barbie, this more involved dish will be an interesting change!

Garlic Shrimp at the Australia Booth

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Desserts and Champagne Booth

Every year, Disney changes up their options for desserts at the popular Desserts and Champagne booth.

Cherry Pistachio Mousse, Orange Cupcake, and Hazelnut Cheesecake
This year, guests can indulge in a bite-sized trio of the three options; or order a larger version of each individual item!

Cherry Pistachio Mousse, Orange Cupcake, and Hazelnut Cheesecake at Desserts and Champagne Booth

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Hops and Barley Booth

The Hops and Barley booth returns again this year in the America Pavilion featuring a new dessert!

Craisin Bread Pudding with Grand Marnier Anglaise
Featuring Craisins, as usual, the dessert option here has been changed up a bit!

Craisin Bread Puddint at Hops and Barley booth

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Singapore Booth

This year, another popular dish returns to the Festival!

Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce
While this dish was available at the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, guests will now find the recipe in the new 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival cookbook!

Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Hawaii Booth

We know that the delicious Kalua Pork Slider is returning to the Hawaii booth this year, but there’s a brand new drink to go along with it!

Aulani Sunrise
Sporting the name of the Disney DVC property on Oahu, the Aulani Sunrise includes Ocean Vokda from Maui!

Aulani Sunrise at the Hawaii Booth

Epcot Food and Wine Festival France Booth

Over in France, you’ll be able to sip the beloved Eiffel Sour Slush as always; but a new sparkling concoction will join the ranks of beverages!

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail
The new pomegranate cocktail includes sparkling wine and pomegranate liqueur!

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail at France Booth

18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The 18th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will return to Walt Disney World this fall with exciting new flavors and entertainment options. This year your culinary trip around the world will include tastes from the Scotland marketplace and a return trip to Brazil as part of more than 25 total marketplaces around the world showcase. Five new acts have also been added to the Eat to the Beat Concerts.

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The 18th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will return to Walt Disney World this fall with exciting new flavors and entertainment options. This year your culinary trip around the world will include tastes from the Scotland marketplace and a return trip to Brazil as part of more than 25 total marketplaces around the world showcase. Five new acts have also been added to the Eat to the Beat Concerts.

Fresh for 2013:

• New marketplace debuts; favorites return – Traditional flavors with a twist will pair with beers, meads and Scotch at the new Scotland Marketplace designed by Walt Disney Imagineering. Scottish officials were so impressed with the hit Disney film, “Brave,” that they contacted festival planners about participating in this year’s festival. The Brazil Marketplace returns by popular demand with an exciting new menu following a one-year hiatus. Hawai’i is back with its flavorful Kalua Pork Slider, and Terra, which debuted last year, returns with vegan favorite Trick’n Chicken Curry.
• Fan favorites rock the house at Eat to the Beat! Concerts – “We Got the Beat” with the Go-Go’s (Sept. 30-Oct. 1) and four other musical acts are set to make first appearances at Eat to the Beat nightly concerts. Also new to the festi

  val stage: Edwin McCain (Oct. 10-11), The Manhattan Transfer (Oct. 12-13), Spin Doctors (Oct. 31-Nov. 1), and Christopher Cross (Nov. 2-3) Nineteen bands are slated, with STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas kicking off the concert series Sept. 27-29. Returning fan favorites include The Pointer Sisters, Smash Mouth, Boyz II Men, Sister Hazel, Air Supply, Hanson and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

• Celebrity chefs cook and dish – Renowned chefs like Warren Brown, Paula DaSilva, Gale Gand, Jamie Deen, Robert Irvine, Dean Max, Rock Harper, Jeff Henderson, Art Smith, Buddy Valastro, Allen Susser, “Cake Boy” Eric Lanlard, Duskie Estes and John Stewart, Donald Link, Bryan Voltaggio and Emily Ellyn share their talents during culinary demos and premium events.
• Festival Welcome Center buzzes with activities – Guests can make the most of complimentary Authentic Taste seminars. Culinary demonstrations and wine seminars feature new tastes and sips for a nominal fee.
• Reserved culinary events draw foodies — Special culinary programs showcase a lineup of renowned winemakers, guest chefs and speakers like Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson as they participate in elegant dinners, luncheons, seminars and wine schools.

Other festival highlights include:

• More than 270 chefs including Disney chefs and culinary stars from across the country
• A complimentary Marketplace Discovery Passport to be stamped at each international marketplace visited for the perfect scrapbook souvenir.
• Party for the Senses grand tasting events Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, and Nov. 2 featuring tempting bites from eminent chefs, more than 50 wines and beers and live entertainment.
• Premium events including “3D” Disney’s Dessert Discovery on select Fridays, Cheese Seminars on Saturdays and Sweet Sundays on Sundays.

Here’s the (near) complete line up for Eat to the Beat concerts:

Sep 27-29: Starship starring Mickey Thomas
Sep 30-Oct 1: The Go-Go’s
Oct 2-4: Air Supply
Oct 5-6; Sister Hazel
Oct 7-9: Sugar Ray
Oct 10-11: Edwin McCain
Oct 12-13: The Manhattan Transfer
Oct 14-15: TBA
Oct 16-17: The Pointer Sisters
Oct 18-20: Night Ranger
Oct 21-23: Boyz II Men
Oct 24-25: Survivor
Oct 26-27: .38 Special
Oct 28-30: Smash Mouth
Oct 31-Nov 1: Spin Doctors
Nov 2-3: Christopher Cross
Nov 4-5: Hanson
Nov 6-8: Dennis DeYoung
Nov 9-11: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy