EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival isn’t the only food festival in town! The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, which runs on October 29th and 30th, is a food fest that highlights delicious fine dining and a wide selection of wines and beers with 20+ food stands and 100+ drink options.

©Disney Swan and Dolphin
Today, we’re bringing you a first look at this year’s Food & Wine Classic, so let’s get into it!
How it Works
Unlike the Food and Wine Festival in EPCOT, which is free to enter with your park admission, the Food & Wine Classic is a ticketed event that you’ll have to book ahead of time. When it comes to Food & Wine Classic Tickets, you’ve got a few options!

The Causeway
You can grab a Causeway Ticket, which is $165 per person plus tax and gets you unlimited samples at the Causeway, which is the section that features Beef and More, Pasta, Fish and Seafood, Sushi and More, and the Desserts and Pastries, as well as access to the Beer Garden!

Epic Live is the first act of the night!
You can also get an Overnight Ticket, which is $580 and includes a one-night stay for two at the Swan or Dolphin hotels, as well as two Causeway Tickets for both nights.

View from the Swan Reserve
Now, let’s take a look inside the Food & Wine Classic!
Atmosphere
Taking a look at the map, you’ll find lots of booths lining the Causeway (the path between the Swan and Dolphin resorts), as well as along the paths around the resorts.

The map!
The main area of the Food and Wine Classic, the Causeway, has plenty of hustle and bustle already, with plenty of people eager to try out the event’s delicious eats.
Checking out the main event area set up between the Swan and Dolphin! pic.twitter.com/X6eLle1MDV
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) October 30, 2021
Throughout the Food & Wine Classic, you’ll find lots and lots of spots where you can grab delicious fine dining-inspired bites, like the Shula’s booth, which had a line before the festival even started!

Shula’s Booth
There was also live entertainment over at the Dolphin, with the band Epic Live opening the night!
Loving the live entertainment! 🎸 pic.twitter.com/ygsbxa5Q0H
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) October 30, 2021
Along with the Causeway, other sections like the Beer Garden were also jumping with plenty of people (and delicious food!).

The Beer Garden
Next, let’s look at some food!
Eats
Over in the Beer Garden area, we tried items like the Poutine with Yukon Gold Fries, House Gravy, and Cheddar Cheese Curds…
First up, the Poutine from the Beer Garden booth 🦢 topped with house gravy and cheddar cheese curds pic.twitter.com/kIpP0DeIA8
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) October 30, 2021
…the Bavarian Pretzel with German Mustard and Beer Cheese Sauce…
Also from the Beer Garden, Crispy “Korean Style” BBQ Chicken Wings pic.twitter.com/rOobz0iUWS
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) October 30, 2021
…the Crispy “Korean Style” BBQ Chicken Wings with Smokey Gochujang BBQ Sauce…

Crispy “Korean Style” BBQ Chicken Wings
…and the Wagyu Sloppy Joe with Pickle Chip!

The Sloppy Joe
There’s your first look at this foodie event! We’ll be back with a FULL review from the Food & Wine Classic, so stay tuned for an in-depth look at the event! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so keep checking back for more.
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