Three special food and beverage events will kick off the new year at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
Each event will feature different menu items to provide distinct experiences each time. The events will also offer safety measures and social distancing procedures.
On Saturday, Jan. 16, and Feb. 27, the resort will host Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with each event offering 10 food stations from the hotel’s restaurants and more than 50 beverage offerings. Both will feature live entertainment and unlimited food and beverage tastings, including dessert selections from the hotel’s world champion pastry chef, Laurent Branlard.
Highlights include:
- Roasted organic pumpkin ravioli gnudi with seared sea scallop, whipped ricotta cheese and pumpkin gremolata (served by Todd English’s bluezoo at the Jan. 16 event)
- Surf and Turf featuring roasted linz heritage angus prime strip loin and marinated shrimp with creamed spinach and sauce foyot (served by Shula’s Steak House at the Feb. 27 event).
The full menu for Jan. 16 is here. The Feb. 27 full menu is here.
On Sunday, Feb. 7, the resort will host for the first time a Big Game Tailgate Watch Party, starting at 6 p.m., 30 minutes prior to kickoff and will last through the end of the game.
While watching the game, guests will be able to enjoy seven food stations and unlimited craft beer and wine. Menu highlights include: crispy fried chicken wings with an array of sauces, angus beef sliders, carne asada tacos, Italian sausage sandwich, a selection of desserts and more.
The full Feb. 7 menu is here.
Event-only tickets can be purchased online at SwanDolphinFoodAndWineClassic.com for $110 per person. Room packages start at $359 and include event access for two adults. To book, call 1-888-828-8850 between 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. weekdays; 5:00 p.m. on weekends. Events are limited to those 21 years and older.
Among the protocols implemented for each event are: Temperature checks at the entrance; plexiglass walls for all food service areas; all cast members wearing PPE; socially distanced event space; seating available to accommodate each party at their own table; touchless menus and clearly marked social distancing signage.
For more information, visit SwanDolphinFoodAndWineClassic.com.
