Celebrity Chefs Todd English and Michael Mina to Headline 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic in November

- Michelle Snow

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

Now in its 16th year, the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, one of my favorite Orlando foodie events, will take place Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 5-9pm each evening, and this year Celebrity Chefs Todd English and Michael Mina will headline the weekend’s events.

Both will be appearing for meet-and-greets during the two-night event, and hosting their own signature tasting experience.

During the outdoor festival, guests will enjoy specially curated tastings from each chef’s on-site restaurant (Todd English’s bluezoo and Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina) and have the opportunity to meet the chefs along the property’s scenic causeway, with English scheduled to appear both nights and Mina scheduled to appear on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Michael Mina and Todd English
Michael Mina and Todd English

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 3:30pm each day. Tickets are $185 per person, per dinner, plus taxes and fees, and space is limited.

Set in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort, the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is a vibrant street party featuring world-class cuisine, international wine and beer tastings and live entertainment.

The event features unlimited food and beverage tastings for four hours each night, with dishes from the resort’s 23 restaurants and lounges, plus themed areas such as Chinatown, Carnival Corner and For the Love of Florida.

Tickets are $210.68 (tax included) per person, per night, or you can save 10% off by purchasing tickets for both nights.

For tickets, menus, and more information, visit FoodAndWineClassic.com. Call 1-888-828-8850 with proof of ticket purchase for special room rates during the weekend.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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