OK, this isn’t my bag, but it could be a pretty exciting weekend for those of you who do collect dolls and teddy bears. I had never realized that there were so many serious collectors of teddy bears and dolls but apparently there are! This could be a particularly exciting weekend for those young ladies who are just starting to become serious collectors as well as the many individuals who have been doing this for years.
May 16-18, 2008, is the date for this year’s Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend at Epcot. It will be held during the 15th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival so there will be plenty for the entire family to enjoy. Over 30 artists will be showcasing their teddy bears and dolls for collectors.
Registration is still open for both artists and collectors. To register, simply go to the registration web page here.
The full event package costs $200 and includes but is not limited to:
An evening social with teddy bear and doll artists. The menu includes cheeses; berries; dried fruits; chutney; nuts; bread; crackers; spicy lentil pockets with mango chutney; steamed pork dumplings with cabbage; and soy ginger beef and blue cheese wrapped in bacon tossed in balsamic vinaigrette topped with crisp onions.
A limited edition private sale
A banquet dinner and live auction. The menu includes a salad of greens, herbs and flower petals tossed with smoked chicken, dried cranberries, dried cherries and rosewater vinaigrette topped with roasted sunflower seeds; seared 6 ounce beef filet with brandy demi over creamy risotto with roasted red pepper; asparagus and mushrooms; caramelized leeks; bread and butter and a flourless chocolate cake with chantilly cream and raspberries.
A commemorative event gift
1-Day Epcot Park admission
1 “After 4PM” ticket for May 16th
Complimentary parking at Epcot for May 16-18
Special room rates of $157.50 per night at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
For more information on Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, click here.