By Savannah Tradd | Photos Provided by Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Tickets now on sale to the fan-favorite outdoor festival hosted by the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Tickets can now be purchased for the annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, returning for its 17th year this fall, on Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21.
This fan-favorite street party celebration is hosted by the hotel’s award-winning culinary team, taking place in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort. The outdoor event features unlimited food and beverage offerings from the hotel’s array of restaurants in partnership with noted wine and beer vendors and more from 5-9 p.m.
Guests can expect an array of tantalizing culinary creations from the hotel’s 23 restaurants and lounges including its newest, Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, Todd English’s bluezoo, Il Mulino and Rosa Mexicano, along with unlimited wine, beer and other beverage samplings from around the world, coupled with live musical entertainment and appearances by Celebrity Chefs Todd English and Michael Mina.
To add to the exciting 2-day experience, the event also features several themed areas which combine music, décor, food and drink to immerse guests in a completely separate ambiance. Past themed areas have included Bubble Lounge, Chinatown, Carnival Corner and For the Love of Florida.
Guests get geared up for an energic entertainment lineup rolled out at each event. This year promises excitement for virtually every musical appetite, with acts including The Rundown, one of Central Florida’s top rock bands delivering a crowd-pleasing blend of classic rock, ‘80s favorites, 90s hits, pop and country; Live Effect, a high-energy 7-piece Florida party band performing top hits from yesterday and today; Stella Beat, an awardwinning Latin pop and Top 40 variety band noted for captivating choreography and audience engagement; Slickwood, a Central Florida jamgrass and folk-rock band blending roots, funk and high-energy musicianship into their signature “Jamgrass Roots” sound, and Claudia & Alex, featuring expressive violin and dynamic saxophone sounds.
To further tempt the tastebuds, the hotel will soon announce an expanded array of new menu items and culinary activations, including an exclusive, immersive and memorable chef-led dinner experience.
Tickets for the 2026 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic are $215 per night. Guests who plan to attend both Friday and Saturday night can save 10% on a bundle ticket option. The bundle gives attendees the chance to taste everything the Food & Wine Classic has to offer, as different menu items are featured each night.
Those wanting to make a staycation out of it can take advantage of special rates and packages at the 2,619-room complex. But you must act fast, as rooms sell out quickly.
This not-to-be missed event tops the charts for Central Florida food festivals, providing guests unbeatable experiences in a lively outdoor environment with unmatched food, wine and beer for two fun-filled days. The event is underscored by a philanthropic angle, as the hotel donates a portion of the event’s proceeds to a named charity. This year’s charity will soon be announced.
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin continually receives national recognition for its food and beverage program, with 23 restaurants and lounges led by a distinguished food and beverage team. The hotel boasts nearly 30 certified wine sommeliers and 1,400 wine selections.
More information about the 2026 event, including menus, will be released soon. For the latest information and to book, guests can visit FoodAndWineClassic.com or facebook.com/swandolphinfwc.
What: 2026 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic When: Friday, Nov. 20 & Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, 5-9 p.m. Where: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin at Walt Disney World Resort Tickets: FoodAndWineClassic.com
Overnight Packages: Call 1-888-828-8850 with proof of ticket purchase for special room rates
