Disney4me Posted November 10, 2025 Report Posted November 10, 2025 We can barely contain our excitement for the return of an incredible Disney World hotel foodie event! Walt Disney World Dolphin It’s no secret that Disney fans — us included — LOVE the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels for a plethora of reasons. These hotels offer a great location in the EPCOT Resort area and are pretty close to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Offering the same perks of Disney-owned Deluxe Resorts at a much more cost-effective price, the Swan and Dolphin have something other Disney hotels don’t — a fantastic food and wine festival! Foodies from far and wide will be flocking to the Swan and Dolphin this week to take part in the 16th annual Food & Wine Classic! Food and Wine Classic The Classic will be held from 5 PM to 9 PM on Friday, November 14th, 2025, and Saturday, November 15th, 2025. It will feature tons of food and wine offerings, as well as a bevy of live entertainment, including main stage acts: The Rundown (Classic Rock and 80s Rock combined with 90s hits, contemporary pop, and country favorites) Live Effect (a 7-piece band covering top hits from today and yesterday) Stella Beat (a Latin American pop band) In addition, Slickwood (Central Florida-based Jamgrass, Folk/Rock, Roots & Funk band) will perform at For the Love of Florida, and Claudia & Alex will perform at the Bubbles Lounge. 2024 Food and Wine Classic The themed areas this year include The Beer Garden, For the Love of Florida, Carnival Corner, The Bubbles Lounge, and Chinatown. The menu is as follows: Bourbon Steak Red Wine Braised Wagyu Short Rib (Friday & Saturday) – Celery Root Espuma, Shallot Marmalade Slow Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib Smokin’ D’s BBQ Friday: Applewood Smoked Bacon –Sweet Corn Purée, Jicama-Fennel Vinegar “Slaw”, Pumpkin Seed Romesco Saturday: Smoked Wagyu Beef Cheek (Smokin’ D’s BBQ) – Wagyu beef cheek with brûléed pearl onion “rings”, roasted garlic boniato foam, nearly burnt miso and ginger barbecue sauce, pomegranate pickled komachi turnip, and mizuna Todd English’s bluezoo Friday & Saturday: Blue Crab Stir-Fried Rice (Todd English’s bluezoo) – Stir-fry with blue crab, Florida gulf shrimp, and tempura shitakes (Friday & Saturday) Stir Fried Rice Cabana Bar & Beach Club Friday: Chirashi Bowl – Cured Salmon, Seasoned Sushi Rice, Shoyu Egg, Wakame, Pickled Radish, Cucumber, Edamame, Sriracha Aioli Saturday: Pork Belly Bao – Slow cooked pork belly, hoisin glaze, pickled carrot, cucumber, Fresno chili, cilantro, crushed corn nuts and steamed bun Chirashi Bowl The Fountain Friday: Mini Smash Burger – American Wagyu Beef, American Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Roma Tomato, Garlic Aioli, Cheddar-Jalapeno Slider Roll Saturday: Mini Chili Dog – All Beef Frank, Soft Bun, House Made Beef Chili Il Mulino New York Trattoria Friday: Ricotta Cappelletti – Hand-crafted pasta, house-made citrus ricotta filling, slow cooked angus beef ragu, and crispy pancetta breadcrumbs Saturday: Arancini Di Sicilia — Breaded Arborio Rice Cones, Eggplant Caponata, Pomodoro Ricotta Cappelletti Kimonos Friday: Truffle Spicy Tuna — Crispy Shrimp, Gochujang Mayo, Sweet Soy Glaze, Fried Shallots, Micro Shiso Saturday: Blue Crab — Pickled Cucumber, Avocado, Beet Tempura Flakes, Yuzu, Scallion Cream, Black Tobiko Amare Friday: Sabich — Fried eggplant, Israeli salad, pickled watermelon radish, tahini garlic sauce, amba, micro parsley, and mini pita Saturday: Green Falafel — Tahini Labneh, Calabrian Chili Oil, Seasonal Pickles, Pomegranate Seeds Sabich Garden Grove Friday: Grilled Haloumi — Calabrian Chili Honey, Smoked Eggplant, Couscous, Salad, Roasted Vegetables Saturday: Pan Fried Corn Griddle Cakes — Stewed Black Beans, Poblano Peppers, Papaya, Aji Amarillo Lagoon Games, Lanes & Eats Friday: Fried Chicken Slider – Hand-battered chicken breast, orange blossom hot sauce, pickle chips, toasted bun Saturday: Dockside Steak Melt — Shaved Beef, Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms, Provolone Cheese, Aioli, Mini Hoagie Bun Rosa Mexicano Friday & Saturday: Elote Corn Ribs — Fried Corn Ribs Tossed In Spicy Queso Fresco Mix With Epazote Aioli Friday & Saturday: Sopes De Pollo — Fried Masa Patties, Red Chile Chicken, Refried Beans, Red Cabbage, Radish, Crema, Queso Cotija Friday & Saturday: Chips and Salsa Bar — Fresh fried corn tortilla chips, norteña, tomatillo arbol, aguamole, habanero pickled onions, pico de gallo, and tomatillo pico Chinatown Friday & Saturday: Pan Fried Shrimp & Pork Dumplings — Ginger & Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce, House Made Chili Oil, Yu Chen’s Crispy Chili Oil Friday & Saturday: Shu Mein — Shanghai noodles braised tofu, shiitake mushroom, bamboo, vegan broth Friday & Saturday: Pan Fried Zucchini & Scallion Pancakes — Hand Shredded Beef, Chinkiang Vinegar Sauce, XO Sauce Friday & Saturday: Steamed Sticky Rice Siu Mai — Shiitake Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, Mushroom Oyster Sauce, Ginger & Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce, Chili Oil Pan-Fried Shrimp and Pork Dumplings For the Love of Florida Friday & Saturday: Fried Apalachicola Oyster Sliders — Black Pepper and Scallion, Coleslaw, Key Lime “Mignonette” Jam Friday & Saturday: Citrus Habanero Marinated Crispy Pork Shoulder – “Griot”, Rice Pilaf, Stewed Red Beans, Pikliz Friday & Saturday: Galbi Jang Gulf Shrimp Shrimp with soy braised elephant garlic, pickled cucumber, crispy zucchini chips, and Korean barbecue glaze Friday & Saturday: “Orange Peel” Beef –Florida Beef Tenderloin, Red Pepper, Hamlin Orange Glaze, Jicama-Cabbage Slaw, Toasted Macadamia Fried Apalachicola Oyster Sliders Beer Garden Friday & Saturday: Crispy Fried Chicken Wings — Rickey’s Own Wing Sauce, Tempura Crunch, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Friday & Saturday: “No-Neck” Nachos — Crispy Corn Tortilla Chips, Slow Cooked Heritage Breed Pork, Chipotle Aioli, Pickled Red Onion, Chili Con Queso Friday & Saturday: Smashed Fingerling Potatoes — Hand Crushed Potatoes, Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese, Soft Herbs, White Truffle Oil Carnival Corner Friday & Saturday: Korean Corn Dogs — Turkey Hot Dog, Cheddar, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Friday & Saturday: “Pineapple Upside Down” Funnel Cake — Dole Whip® Sous Vide Pineapple, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry Friday & Saturday: Mini Smoked “Turkey” Legs — Chicken Drumettes, Citrus Miso & Molasses Glaze, Crispy Cracked Corn Bubbles Lounge Friday & Saturday: Smoked Buttered Popcorn Mousse — Pumpernickel, Quince, Leeks, Toasted Walnuts Friday & Saturday: House Cured Salmon — Wonton Cup, Dill Crème Fraiche, Citrus Caviar, Fennel Pollen Friday & Saturday: Truffle Yukon Gold Potato Chips Friday & Saturday: Parmesan Crisps — Prosciutto, Roasted Peppers, Balsamic Caviar Friday & Saturday: Miniature Brie Tart — Poached Pear, Roasted Georgia Pecans, Fig Caviar Sweets & Desserts Friday & Saturday: Chocolate Pecan Caramel Tart Friday & Saturday: Green Tea, Lime Mango Mousse Dome Friday & Saturday: The Cherry Friday & Saturday: Blood Orange Guava Crème Brûlée Friday & Saturday: Strawberry Mousse, Basil Lemon Olive Oil Cake Parfait Friday & Saturday: Key Lime Pomegranate Tart Friday & Saturday: Chocolate Cassis Mousse Friday & Saturday: Sweet Corn Ice Cream Cone Green Tea Lime Mango Mousse Tickets are now on sale for the all-inclusive Causeway events on both evenings. While supplies might be limited this late in the game, you try to buy tickets by calling the Swan and Dolphin at 888-828-8850, or by visiting this webpage. Food and Wine Classic Advance-purchase, event-only tickets allow you to enjoy unlimited food and beverage tastings on the Causeway for Friday OR Saturday night are $205.00 per person ($224.01 with tax and service fees). A TWO-NIGHT EVENT BUNDLE ticket is also available, offering a savings of 15% off individually-priced one-night tickets. The Two-night Bundle is $369.00 per person ($403.30 with tax and service fees). Room discounts might also still be available by calling the number above. The discounted room rate is available for up to 4 days pre-event and up to 4 days post-event. The 2024 Food and Wine Classic! We’ll be attending and will bring you all the latest event coverage and news, so keep it posted right here at the Disney Food Blog to stay in the know! 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