Hiya, Kaleena!
I'm so glad that you stopped by
planDisney to discuss two of my favorite Walt Disney World Resort activities: souvenir shopping and the
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!
In fact, I just returned from The Most Magical Place on Earth and was reminded of why this is one of my favorite times of the year to visit. Although Food & Wine is still in full swing, other theme parks have transitioned into the Christmas season. This means you're able to enjoy the delicious dining of the EPCOT Internation Food & Wine Festival as well as the cookies and hot cocoa (and shopping) of
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party during the same vacation - or even the same day!
Like you, I'm especially fond of Walt Disney World's seasonal merchandise, so I popped into
CommuniCore Hall this week to check out the Food & Wine Festival's exclusive items. Because the drink sleeve I had been eyeing was sold out, I checked with a Cast Member about the possibility of ordering one online and was informed that sadly event-specific merchandise is not sold online at this time.
I'm sure this is not what you are hoping to hear, Kaleena, since you will be unable to attend the festival in person this year. If possible, you might consider asking a friend or family member with one of the
Florida resident exclusive annual passes to pop by EPCOT for you before the festival wraps up on November 23. Another option would be to wait and see if any of the merchandise becomes available through the
Disney Store online as the festival draws to a close. Although this is not a guarantee, it can't hurt to check!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie