The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is officially on the calendar again — and if you’ve been waiting for that ticket link to go live, now’s your moment. The popular fall tasting event returns November 20 and 21, 2026, and tickets are already available.
For longtime Disney-area food lovers, this event has quietly become a must-do. Now in its 17th year, the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic transforms the resort’s causeway into a walkable outdoor tasting party filled with chef-driven dishes, curated beverages, and live music.
And yes — your ticket covers unlimited tastings for the night you attend.
What Makes This Event Different
Unlike EPCOT’s festival booths, this experience leans upscale. The participating restaurants are the actual Swan and Dolphin dining locations — including names like Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, Todd English’s bluezoo, Il Mulino, and Rosa Mexicano.
Instead of quick samples from temporary kitchens, you’re tasting creations from established restaurant teams. That alone gives the event a different feel.
Last year’s event featured more than 45 dishes and over 170 beverage selections across both evenings. While full 2026 menus haven’t been released yet, expectations are high given the resort’s deep bench of culinary talent and nearly 30 certified wine sommeliers on property.
Celebrity Chef Spotlight
This year adds something new: chef-led curated experiences.
Todd English and Michael Mina are both scheduled to appear, and the event is introducing the Chef Todd English Experience and the Chef Michael Mina Experience. These elevated dining opportunities are designed to offer a more guided, intimate culinary journey for guests who want to take things a step further.
Details on those specialty experiences are still coming, but they’re likely to be popular.
Tickets and Bundles
Single-night admission is $215 per person. Guests who want to attend both Friday and Saturday can save 10% with a two-night bundle. That option makes sense if you want to maximize the experience, since restaurants typically rotate offerings between evenings.
For those considering staying overnight, hotel guests at the Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve can access discounted room rates when attending the event.
Between the food, wine, music, and relaxed atmosphere, this remains one of the most refined fall events in the Walt Disney World area.
If this has been on your bucket list, now’s the time to lock it in.
