October 31, 2008: Cutbacks in Wonderland, Part 1

Werner Weiss · 10-30-2008, 10:55 PM

The official theme of this year's Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is "Cities in Wonderland," celebrating food cities around the world.

Unfortunately, there's a second, unofficial theme that runs through the 2008 festival: "Cutbacks Compared to 2007."

Link to Cutbacks in Wonderland, Part 1 at Yesterland

Please discuss it here.

Brian_WDW74 · 10-31-2008, 08:49 AM

Great article, Werner. I agree that many of the booths were an improvement over previous years, and the food offerings were just as good...if only slightly more expensive. I will point out, though, that the Shanghai booth wasn't built for the Food & Wine Festival. It was erected earlier this year to serve as a quick service location while the Nine Dragons underwent its lengthy refurbishment. It'll be interesting to see if it goes away after the Festival is over.

And as an FYI, when I attended the Festival a couple of weeks ago I was told by three USA Pears employees that the Pearville Fair will not be returning next year. Hopefully Disney will be able to find a replacement sponsor. Otherwise, I fear there may be more cutbacks in the future.

Werner Weiss · 11-06-2008, 09:33 PM

Here's Part 2 of "Cutbacks in Wonderland."

Link to Cutbacks in Wonderland, Part 2 at Yesterland

Please discuss it here.

10-30-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
Werner Weiss Curator of Yesterland Curator of Yesterland MiceAge Columnist Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 574	October 31, 2008: Cutbacks in Wonderland, Part 1 The official theme of this year's Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is "Cities in Wonderland," celebrating food cities around the world. Unfortunately, there's a second, unofficial theme that runs through the 2008 festival: "Cutbacks Compared to 2007." Link to Cutbacks in Wonderland, Part 1 at Yesterland Please discuss it here. __________________ Werner Weiss Curator of Yesterland, featuring discontinued Disneyland attractions

10-31-2008, 08:49 AM	#2
Brian_WDW74 I'm detecting nuttiness. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 22	Re: October 31, 2008: Cutbacks in Wonderland, Part 1 Great article, Werner. I agree that many of the booths were an improvement over previous years, and the food offerings were just as good...if only slightly more expensive. I will point out, though, that the Shanghai booth wasn't built for the Food & Wine Festival. It was erected earlier this year to serve as a quick service location while the Nine Dragons underwent its lengthy refurbishment. It'll be interesting to see if it goes away after the Festival is over. And as an FYI, when I attended the Festival a couple of weeks ago I was told by three USA Pears employees that the Pearville Fair will not be returning next year. Hopefully Disney will be able to find a replacement sponsor. Otherwise, I fear there may be more cutbacks in the future. __________________ Brian

11-06-2008, 09:33 PM	#3
Werner Weiss Curator of Yesterland Curator of Yesterland MiceAge Columnist Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 574	Re: November 7, 2008: Cutbacks in Wonderland, Part 2 Here's Part 2 of "Cutbacks in Wonderland." Link to Cutbacks in Wonderland, Part 2 at Yesterland Please discuss it here. __________________ Werner Weiss Curator of Yesterland, featuring discontinued Disneyland attractions

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