Disney World's Most UNDERRATED Food Event Is Happening This Weekend!

It’s no secret that the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of Disney World’s biggest events of the year.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

With dozens of food booths serving cuisine from around the globe, this festival is MASSIVE and draws in countless visitors each year. But did you know that there’s a SECOND Food & Wine event in Disney World? And you don’t even need a park ticket to attend!

It’s almost time for the annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic — it takes place November 15th and 16th, 2024. Each year, this event highlights the best of the best when it comes to culinary offerings at the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve hotels with a mini food festival.

The 2023 event’s booths

To participate in the Food & Wine Classic, you’ll need to purchase tickets ahead of time. You can go either Friday or Saturday night for $195 per person, or you can get a 2-night pass for $330 per person. That may seem pricey, but here’s the kicker — unlike the festivals at EPCOT, your food and beverages are INCLUDED with your ticket!

Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

Yep, for this event, you’ll just need to buy your tickets and then you can show up to the Food & Wine Classic and enjoy unlimited food and beverages from the various booths. All along the Causeway, there will be tents set up with eats inspired by the Swan and Dolphin restaurants, as well as various types of cuisine. We got to sample a few of the eats ahead of time at a media event, and we were eating GOOD.

Rosa Mexicana food booth

There are quite literally dozens of dishes to try, all served in small plate portions so you can taste as many things as possible. In addition to the eats and drinks, the Food & Wine Classic offers entertainment throughout the night in the form of various bands and artists.

The pamphlet from 2023

This event is one of our favorites because of its laid-back nature, delicious eats, and general atmosphere. It’s a great option for a date night or an evening out with your friends, and it doesn’t require nearly as much work as walking all the way around EPCOT’s World Showcase. Plus, the idea of paying a flat rate and then eating to your heart’s content is appealing to many people.

Entertainment from 2023

We’ll make sure to keep you updated with any more news about this event before this weekend, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest!

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