NEW Additions Announced for Disney Springs!

Something NEW is coming to Disney Springs soon!

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Starting July 1st, Disney Springs will be celebrating a festival called “Flavors of Florida.” During the event, which runs through August 13th, tons of restaurants in the shopping and dining district will feature special, limited-time dishes and drinks. We’ve got the FULL list of new (and returning) items you’ll be able to try here. But on top of the fun food, Disney has announced that something NEW will be coming to Disney Springs as part of the festival this year.

Ever wanted to get first-hand demonstrations from some of the iconic chefs behind the amazing spots you love to dine at in Disney Springs? Well, soon you’ll be able to! Disney has announced that this year Disney Springs will be featuring a NEW culinary series as part of the Flavors of Florida event.

The culinary demonstrations will be held at Waterview Park in Disney Springs. Registration for the demonstrations is FREE but space is limited so you’ll need to register to secure your spot. Registration for these events hasn’t opened yet, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates (and you can check the Disney Springs website for updates too).

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Here’s a complete list of the demonstrations that will be offered:

A Demonstration with Master Sommelier George Miliotes (Wine Bar George – A Restaurant & Bar)

“See George Miliotes and the Wine Bar George culinary team in action—demonstrating how to make Dicuru Burrata, their Flavors of Florida menu item. They’ll share tips to help you recreate this delicious dish, which features ingredients sourced from Florida.”
Enjoy a sample of Dicuru Burrata at this event.
Date: July 7, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Waterview Park
Capacity is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration is complimentary, but required to attend.

Master Sommelier George Miliotes

A Demonstration with Chef James Petrakis (The Polite Pig)

“See Chef James Petrakis in action, demonstrating how to make Key West Pink Shrimp Ceviche—the Flavors of Florida menu item at The Polite Pig. He’ll share tips to help you recreate this delicious dish at home.”
Enjoy a sample of ceviche at this event.
Date: July 14, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Waterview Park
Capacity is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration is complimentary, but required to attend.

The Polite Pig

A Demonstration with Chef Art Smith (Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’)

“See Chef Art Smith in action—demonstrating how to make his famous Shrimp & Grits. He’ll share tips to help you recreate this delicious dish at home.”
Enjoy a complimentary sample of Shrimp & Grits at this event.
Date: July 21, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Waterview Park
Capacity is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration is complimentary, but required to attend.

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

A Presentation with Steve Lewis – Owner and Creator of Gideon’s Bakehouse (Gideon’s Bakehouse)

“Enjoy a glimpse into the origins of Gideon’s Bakehouse, a Central Florida business that started in a home kitchen with one goal: to create an extraordinary chocolate chip cookie. Learn how Gideon’s is bringing Florida flavors to Disney Springs—with delicious menu items that are crafted with care using high-quality ingredients sourced from Florida.”
Date: July 28, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Waterview Park
Capacity is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration is complimentary, but required to attend.

Gideon’s Bakehouse Founder Steve Lewis

A Demonstration with Chef Georg Paulussen, Chef Jennifer Ladisky and Chef Gary Miles (Disney Springs Culinary)

“See Disney Springs Culinary in action—demonstrating how to make some of the Flavors of Florida menu items served at select Disney Springs restaurants. They’ll share tips to help you recreate these flavors at home.”
Items may include:
- Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar: Florida Shrimp Tacos
- The Ganachery: Key Lime Pop and Honey Lavender Square
- Menu is subject to change.
- Enjoy samples of select menu items at this event.
Date: August 4, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Waterview Park
Join the Fun – No Registration Needed — “There’s no advance registration for this event. Just show up… and enjoy a captivating culinary demonstration!”
Seating is first-come, first-served—so please give yourself ample time to get to Disney Springs. You may park as early as 8:30 AM and enter Disney Springs as early as 9:00 AM.
Capacity is limited.

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We’ll be on the lookout for registration details and share that with you. Stay tuned for more news!

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