The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns for its 16th year in 2025 with bold new flavors and an all-new culinary lineup. Nearly every dish on the 2025 menu will make its event debut, and each evening, Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th, will feature many different items, ensuring guests won’t want to miss either night. Set outdoors along the scenic causeway at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, located in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort, the two-night festival will feature more than 45 unique dishes, over 170 beverage selections, and live entertainment in a vibrant, street party-style atmosphere.
This year welcomes the addition of Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina to the event, the new restaurant opened in July at the hotel complex. It joins a line-up including Todd English’s bluezoo, Il Mulino, Amare and Rosa Mexicano. Returning themed areas include guest favorites Beer Garden, For the Love of Florida, Chinatown, and The Bubble Lounge.
Menu Highlights
The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic showcases the creativity and global reach of its culinary team. While a few fan-favorite dishes return, most offerings are new for 2025, delivering an elevated and exciting culinary experience each night.
Highlights from the 2025 menu include:
- Galbi Jang Gulf Shrimp (For the Love of Florida) – Shrimp with soy braised elephant garlic, pickled cucumber, crispy zucchini chips, and Korean barbecue glaze (Friday & Saturday)
- Elote Corn Ribs (Rosa Mexicano) – Fried Corn Ribs Tossed In Spicy Queso Fresco Mix With Epazote Aioli (Friday & Saturday)
- Blue Crab Stir-Fried Rice (Tood English’s bluezoo) – Stir-fry with blue crab, Florida gulf shrimp, and tempura shitakes (Friday & Saturday)
- Ricotta Cappelletti (Il Mulino) – Hand-crafted pasta, house-made citrus ricotta filling, slow cooked angus beef ragu, and crispy pancetta breadcrumbs (Friday)
- Sabich (Amare) – Fried eggplant, Israeli salad, pickled watermelon radish, tahini garlic sauce, amba, micro parsley, and mini pita (Friday)
- Fried Chicken Slider (Pictured above) (Lagoon Games, Lanes & Eats) – Hand-battered chicken breast, orange blossom hot sauce, pickle chips, toasted bun (Friday)
- Pork Belly Bao (Cabana Bar and Beach Club) – Slow cooked pork belly, hoisin glaze, pickled carrot, cucumber, Fresno chili, cilantro, crushed corn nuts and steamed bun (Saturday)
- Smoked Wagyu Beef Cheek (Pictured below) (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 (Saturday)
A couple of returning favorites include:
- Chips and Salsa Bar (Rosa Mexicano) Fresh fried corn tortilla chips, norteña, tomatillo arbol, aguamole, habanero pickled onions, pico de gallo, and tomatillo pico (Friday & Saturday)
- Shu Mein (Chinatown) Shanghai noodles braised tofu, shiitake mushroom, bamboo, vegan broth (Friday & Saturday)
The complete 2025 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic menu is available at https://swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/eat/.
The 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic takes place on Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be ordered here.
