LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Disney's 11th annual Epcot
International Food and Wine Festival isn't just for grownups
who like to sip wine and nibble international cuisine around
World Showcase. Kids can join in the culinary fun with plenty
of pint-sized activities Sept. 29-Nov. 12 at Walt Disney World
Resort.
- The Buzz about Honey. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on
weekends, beekeepers are on hand with observation hives
filled with thousands of honeybees at work. The exhibit is
located on the Rosewalk, just outside the Festival Center.
- Epcot Junior Chef Program "Making Toll House
Cookies." Kids ages 4 to 10 can get in on the
action and make their own cookies at The Land pavilion in
Future World daily from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Nuts About Peanuts. Meet a peanut farmer, attend
"Peanut University" and take a quiz about this
nutritious treat. Open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., hosted
by the Peanut Advisory board. The exhibit is located on
the Rosewalk, just outside the Festival Center.
- Living with the Land - Bountiful Harvest! Pumpkins
don't just come from the grocery store -- kids can see how
the giants grow in the pumpkin patch at The Land pavilion.
Pumpkins up to 200 pounds plus a bounty of melons and
tomato "trees" laden with fruit.
- Behind the Seeds Greenhouse Tour. The whole
family can take a tour of The Land greenhouses and fish
farm where there's gigantic fruit, good bugs, fish, gators
and more. Do the herb-and-spice challenge, taste a
greenhouse veggie and sprout a seed in your pocket. Call
407/WDW-TOUR for reservations.
- Kidcot. Children are encouraged to tour the
promenade and visit all 11 locations where they will find
a special chef's mask that they may personalize.
Entrance to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival,
plus select wine and beer seminars and cooking demonstrations,
is included with regular Epcot admission. Guests can call 407/WDW-FEST
(939-3378) for information or to make reservations for special
events and programs. Festival details are available on the Web
site disneyworld.com/foodandwine.
