The 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is already shaping up to be unforgettable! Now, it’s getting even more delicious. Renowned celebrity chefs Todd English and Michael Mina will headline this year’s event, bringing their award-winning flavors and culinary star power to the two-night festival.
Both chefs are James Beard Award winners, beloved for their innovative restaurant concepts, best-selling cookbooks, and frequent television appearances. If you’ve dined at the Walt Disney World Dolphin, you may already know their work—Todd English’s bluezoo and Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak both call the resort home. This November, guests can meet the chefs in person and even join them for new, intimate tasting experiences debuting at the Classic.
Meet the Chefs Along the Causeway
During the lively outdoor festival, guests will be able to sample specially curated tastings from each chef’s on-site restaurant while strolling the resort’s scenic causeway. Chef Todd English will appear both nights of the event, while Chef Michael Mina will join on Saturday, November 15. These meet-and-greet opportunities are a rare treat for fans of world-class cuisine.
Exclusive Signature Tasting Experiences
For the first time in the event’s history, each chef will host his own signature tasting with beverage pairings. Seating is limited, making these experiences the hottest tickets of the weekend.
On Friday, November 14, Chef Todd English will present A Culinary Journey Through Asia, a five-course exploration of Asian flavors reimagined through his signature style. Highlights include a Bluefin Tuna trio, smoked scallop crudo, miso carbonara udon, Koji-cured short rib with maitake, and layered matcha crisps with white chocolate. Each dish is expertly paired with sake or wine.
On Saturday, November 15, Chef Michael Mina will host A Global Inspired Tour With Flair, blending education, storytelling, and a dash of humor. His five-course dinner features bacon-wrapped scallop, white truffle agnolotti, miso broiled seabass, slow roasted prime rib, and the indulgent Bourbon Steak candy bar for dessert. Expect outstanding wine pairings and even a decadent dessert cocktail to close the meal.
Both signature tastings begin at 3:30 p.m. and are priced at $185 per person, plus taxes and fees. Tickets can be purchased at FoodAndWineClassic.com.
A Festival Atmosphere Like No Other
Now in its 16th year, the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is beloved by locals and Disney visitors alike. This year’s event runs Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 5–9 p.m. each evening. Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings of food, wine, and beer while sampling dishes from 23 on-site restaurants and lounges.
Themed areas like Chinatown, Carnival Corner, and For the Love of Florida return, bringing unique bites and flavors to the causeway. With live entertainment and the vibrant setting of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, the festival feels like a true culinary street party in the heart of the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Guests who plan to attend both nights can save 10% with a bundle ticket option, giving them the chance to experience both chefs’ appearances, rotating menus, and all the flavors the Classic has to offer.
Event Details at a Glance
2025 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
When: Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 5–9 p.m.
Where: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Tickets: www.FoodAndWineClassic.com
Signature Tasting Events
- A Culinary Journey Through Asia with Chef Todd English | Friday, November 14 at 3:30 p.m.
- A Global Inspired Tour With Flair with Chef Michael Mina | Saturday, November 15 at 3:30 p.m.
Special overnight packages are also available by calling 1-888-828-8850 with proof of ticket purchase.
This year’s Classic promises unforgettable flavors, celebrity chef encounters, and magical moments. With Todd English and Michael Mina leading the way, the 2025 festival is sure to be one for the books.
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