Renowned celebrity chefs Todd English and Michael Mina will headline the 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. Both will host their own signature tasting experience and be available for meet-and-greets during the 2025 event.
Chefs Todd English & Michael Mina
As per an official announcement, chefs Todd English and Michael Mina will headline the 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. Both names may feel somewhat familiar to guests, as they lend their names to restaurants located at the hotel. Todd English’s bluezoo and Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina are both located at the Walt Disney World Dolphin.
Both chefs are James Beard Award winners known for their award-winning cuisines, acclaimed restaurant concepts, bestselling cookbooks, and television appearances. The announcement notes they “bring a strong culinary presence to the hotel complex.”
During the outdoor festival, guests will enjoy specially curated tastings from each chef’s on-site restaurant and have the opportunity to meet the chefs along the property’s scenic causeway. English is scheduled to appear on both nights, and Mina is scheduled to appear only on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Additionally, each chef will host his own signature tasting experience with beverage pairings:
- On Friday, Nov. 14, Chef English will host “A Culinary Journey Through Asia,” a curated voyage through Asia’s rich culinary heritage, interpreted through global gastronomy and Todd English’s signature style. The five courses include: Bluefin Tuna trio; smoked scallop crudo; miso carbonara udon; Koji-cured short rib & maitake; and layered matcha crisps with white chocolate. Each is exquisitely paired with sake or wine.
- On Saturday, Nov. 15, Chef Mina will host “A Global Inspired Tour With Flair,” a culinary journey filled with storytelling, education and a touch of humor. Thoughtfully paired with magnificent wines and a decadent dessert cocktail, the dinner’s five courses feature: bacon-wrapped scallop; white truffle agnolotti; miso broiled seabass; slow roasted prime rib; and the Bourbon Steak candy bar.
The Signature Tasting Experiences with Chef Mina and Chef English will take place at 3:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $185 per person, plus taxes and fees. Tickets are limited and can be purchased here.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return for its 16th year on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 2025. Many of the dishes on this year’s menu are brand new to the event. Each evening will feature different items, so guests are encouraged to attend both days. There will be more than 45 dishes and over 170 beverage selections, along with live entertainment on the causeway at the Swan and Dolphin.
The complete 2025 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic menu will be available at swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/eat.
The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 14 and 15. Ticket holders have access to unlimited tastings during that time. One-day tickets are $210.68. Guests can save 10% by purchasing bundle tickets for both nights, for a total of $403.30. Purchase tickets at FoodAndWineClassic.com. Call 1-888-828-8850 with proof of ticket purchase for exclusive room rates.
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