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Sneak PREVIEW! Must-Eats (And FRIED FUNFETTI OREOS!) at the 2018 Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
The 2018 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic will take place on Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27, 2018.
And this event — which will mark its 9th anniversary this year — is one of my absolute annual favorites!
The Causeway at the Swan and Dolphin Classic
This two-night fall event coincides with the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival and includes The Causeway (which features more than 90 food and beverage stations with dishes from the resort’s 17 restaurants and lounges as well as more than 30 wineries) and four special food areas — Carnival Corner, Beer Garden, Chinatown, and NEW for 2018, The Pig & Poke — along with Educational Seminars.
And this week, we attended a Preview Event to see what’s in store, and let you know what you’ve just GOT to eat on the Causeway this year at the Classic!
Causeway Preview
First up, from Cib’s Smokehouse is roasted and smoked Iberico pork, fennel puree, honey caramelized apple, and buttered turnip.
Cib’s Smokehouse
News! Take $10 Off Food and Wine Seminars at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
One of our favorite fall food and wine events is the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic.
The event takes place one weekend during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. This year, you can enjoy this incredible dine around on Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28!
The hallmark of the Food and Wine Classic is the Causeway Event. The grand tasting includes food and wine booths set up along the resort’s picturesque promenade. Guests can visit tents from the resort’s 17 restaurants. In addition, beverage booths serve a dizzying array of beer and wine from around the world! (See the full list of menus here.)
But the event’s true hidden gems are the Seminars that take place every year. Choose from classes that cover beer and wine, spirits, and pairing experiences — even Pasta making! There are ten basic seminars, plus a grand tasting experience to choose from.
And for a limited time, you can take $10 off of ten of the more popular seminars. Just use code SUMMER when you check out!
From Base to Bubbles Seminar
Will you choose Wine Blending or the Champagne seminar, From Base to Bubbles? How about the Fine Art of Sushi and Sake or Pasta Making? (See our reviews on Mixology and From Base to Bubbles here.) [Read more…]
News! Tickets Now on Sale for Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s Food and Wine Classic
Back by popular demand, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin will once again be hosting its popular Food and Wine Classic!
Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31, as the Classic celebrates its sixth year! Once again in 2015, the Food and Wine Classic will take place during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival — offering you two wonderful ways to enjoy the food of Disney!
There’s so much to enjoy at this event. Let’s take a closer look at all it has to offer.
The Causeway
Stroll the beautiful Causeway connecting the Swan and Dolphin as you enjoy tapas-sized plates from the resort’s restaurants.
The Causeway at the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to sample wine and beer from all around the world. The menu is diverse, celebrating the wide array of food that the Swan and Dolphin has to offer.
Shula’s Prime Rib with Mashed Potatoes
We can’t wait to see what spots like Todd English’s bluezoo and Shula’s Steak House offer in 2015!
And there are always a few fun surprises, like Chef Cib’s Smokehouse. Live music plays as evening falls, so bring your dancing shoes. 🙂
Food and Beverage Seminars
The 6th Annual Food and Wine Classic will also play host to several Seminars. Choose from [Read more…]
News! Menus and Details for the 2014 Fifth Annual Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
We are so excited to share with you some big news today!
The Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World has announced that it will hold its Fifth Annual Food and Wine Classic this Fall!
Coinciding with the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, the two day event returns with some fan favorites and some brand new experiences!
2014 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Details
Save the dates for Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, 2014. Most of the Seminars will get underway at 4:30 p.m. and the Causeway Booths will be open from 5:30 until 9:00 p.m.
The Causeway at the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
The two-day event will offer opportunities to learn while you play, with informative seminars covering facets of food and wine. Seminars are conducted by experts in each field and last about an hour — giving you plenty of time to join in on the Causeway fun afterwards!
Once the seminars conclude, the booths open and the tasting begins! Wines from all over the world and dishes in appetizer portions are available to sample from each of Swan and Dolphin’s nine restaurants. For the last few years, Celebrity Chef Todd English has also been on hand to interact with guests!
And don’t forget the music! As night falls, you’re treated to live music as you dine under the stars.
Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Seminars
For 2014, guests can choose from ten different seminars. Choose from categories of Beer and Wine, Spirits and Mixology, or Pairing Experiences. The seminars take place on both days of the event. Beverage seminars all begin at 4:30 and last for approximately one hour; Pairing Experiences begin slightly earlier. Prices for the seminars vary.
From Base to Bubbles Seminar
The popular Pasta-making Seminar, which debuted last year, returns to the Classic this Fall.
And guests can also choose from two other brand new seminars! Check out all the details about The Fine Art of Sushi and Sake and The Cheese Course!
Causeway Tasting Booths
Once again, the big ticket will be the Causeway Tasting Booths, which line the promenade between the Swan and Dolphin Resorts. Eat and drink your way up one side and down the other! And new this year, the Classic will introduce a [Read more…]
Review and Preview: The Causeway at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
In just a few short days, we will be headed to the The Fourth Annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic!
This event, which coincides with the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, is a food and wine lover’s dream.
This year’s Food and Wine Classic will take place on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. The two-day event consists of food and wine tasting booths set up on the resort’s beautiful causeway each evening.
Guests can also take part in a number of special food and beverage seminars for an additional fee. Seminars take place at 4:30PM both days, and the Causeway booths are open from 5:30 until 9:00PM on Friday and Saturday.
In addition, guests can enjoy a complimentary Cocktail 101 seminar three times during each evening on the Causeway as well as live musical entertainment.
Tasting Plate from Shula's Steakhouse
We’ve had the opportunity to attend the event for the last three years, and we’re looking forward to what 2013 holds! To give you an idea of what lies in store for guests of the Food and Wine Classic, let’s take a look at the 2012 event!
Atmosphere
When you first arrive, you’ll most likely need to pick up your tickets at the Check-In Table.
Check In for the Causeway
Here, staff will check for your reservation, and you’ll receive either your tickets or a wristband, as well as a palate plate and a wine glass.
We had wristbands for the event, which meant that we were free to enjoy unlimited trips to each of the tasting stations. If you prefer a ticketed approach, however, you can purchase books of 25 tickets (most of the booth items require between 2 and 6 tickets).
Food and Wine Classic Wristbands and My Seminar Ticket
For this event, tents are lined up the length of the walkway between the Swan and Dolphin Resorts as well as along the walkway behind the Swan. The resorts are located within walking distance of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The Causeway Setup
Tables of all sizes are covered with brightly colored tablecloths, and offer guests a place to sit and relax while enjoying their food and drink.
Tables and Booths Ready for Guests
In addition to tables with chairs, guests can also take advantage of high tops if they prefer to stand.
Individual Tables
It wasn’t too long before the crowd began to swell as guests looked forward to tasting a myriad of dishes.
Causeway is Getting Busy
On Crescent Terrace, guests could also take advantage of [Read more…]
Review: Champagne Seminar at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
For the fourth year in a row, we are looking forward to celebrating food and fun at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! Mark your calendars for this special event, which takes place this year on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19.
We have enjoyed the Causeway tasting booths that are the mainstay of the event during that past few years.
A Beautiful Sunny Evening on the Causeway
But there are also many fun and informative food and beverage seminars that take place over the course of the two-day event. AJ already reviewed her experience at the Modern Mixology seminar, and now I’ve got a new one to share: Base to Bubbles.
Base to Bubbles Presentation Screen
Base to Bubbles Seminar Atmosphere
The fun begins when you arrive and check in at the registration table outside, behind the hotel on the Causeway. We went ahead and picked up our wristbands, as well as my ticket to Base to Bubbles at the registration table.
While my husband milled about the Causeway to get the lay of the land, I headed back into the Swan’s conference center to find the room where my seminar would be held.
Food and Wine Classic Wristbands and Base to Bubbles Ticket
Soon, I found the right room, and the [Read more…]
News! Vote for the Featured Beverage Seminar at This Year’s Food and Wine Classic!
One of our favorite events that takes place at the same time as the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is the awesome Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! (You can check out all of the 2013 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic menus, wine tastings, and more, here!)
And this year, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has come up with a fun way to involve YOU in planning the event!
Vote for the Featured Seminar at the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic is an event like no other. In addition to fun and informative food and beverage seminars, the foodcentric celebration includes an incredible array of Causeway Tasting Booths during the two-night showcase.
In a move that’s new for 2013, the Swan and Dolphin is asking their Facebook Fans to decide which of the following three seminars will be featured! Here are the options:
Cocktail 101: Stop by Crescent Terrace to enjoy a special presentation from one of our property’s bar-certified mixologists. Learn how to concoct and sample a few of the Swan and Dolphin guest-favorite cocktails.
Cocktail 101 Seminar Area
Straight from the Still: Learn about the origins of America’s spirit, Bourbon. Sample some cocktails crafted with our mixologist’s favorite varieties.
The Truth About Blush: The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin celebrates PINKtober with this drink seminar. Join the [Read more…]
News! 2013 Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Menus and Seminars
Back by popular demand, The Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World has announced that it will hold its Fourth Annual Food and Wine Classic this Fall!
Coinciding with the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic offers even more great food and drink for Disney fans!
2013 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Details
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, 2013. Seminars begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Causeway is open from 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Swan and Dolphin Causeway
This year’s event continues the tradition of fun and informative food and beverage seminars that focus on wine, cocktails, sake, and pasta-making. The seminars are conducted by experts in each field and last for approximately one hour.
At 5:30, the Causeway between the Swan and Dolphin comes alive as the staff of the Resort’s award-winning restaurants host tasting booths. In addition, there is live entertainment as you sample and stroll around the beautiful grounds!
Wine Seminar at the 2012 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Seminars
Once again, the event offers eight educational seminars featuring wines, cocktails, and beer. All seminars begin at 4:30pm and last approximately one hour.
You can see details on all of the 2013 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Seminars here!
And new for this year, the Classic is adding a food seminar! Check out the details for the new Pasta-Making seminar here!
Causeway Tasting Booths
The Causeway between the Swan and Dolphin Resorts will have tons of great offerings again this year! Check out all of the 2013 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic menus, wine tastings, and more, here!
Book Your Tickets Now!
Book your stay, causeway tickets, and seminar tickets now before your favorites sell out! Contact the Swan and Dolphin at 888-828-8850, and ask for the Disney Food Blog rate code on
Review: The Causeway at the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
Just in case you didn’t know, TONIGHT begins the Third Annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic right outside of Epcot! This year’s event will be held October 12-13 (tonight and tomorrow night) from 5:30-9:00 pm, and I think it’ll be even better than last year!
Swan and Dolphin Causeway
If you’re not familiar with this event, let me tell you a bit about it. The Food and Wine Classic is a fun companion event to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and features seminars and tasting stations from Swan and Dolphin chefs and restaurants as well as other culinary and beverage superstars. Seminars are beverage-related and feature everything from Wine Blending to Modern Mixology (check out our review here!).
But the centerpiece to the Food and Wine Classic is the tasting booths on the Causeway. To whet your appetite for the 2012 event, we have this review from last year’s Causeway. Be sure to check out this year’s menu selections to see what awesomeness is in store for 2012 guests!
Tables and Set Up
And stay tuned all the way to the end of the post, where we have special rate codes for DFB members to turn their Food and Wine Classic experience into a fun-filled weekend!
Atmosphere
This year, guests will choose from over 30 different tasting stations featuring dishes from all your favorite Swan and Dolphin eateries, including Todd English’s bluezoo, Shula’s, and others.
You’ll begin your evening at the check-in table on the Causeway. Here, your reservation will be checked and you’ll receive tickets or a wristband, as well as a plate and glass.
Check In for the Causeway
The Causeway takes its name from the location where the [Read more…]
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