Two Premium Events Coming to This Year’s Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return this year on Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12. Two separately ticketed events will be coming to this year’s Classic. The all-new VIP Champagne & Dessert Party and the Master Sommelier-led Grand Tasting will be available for guests to experience.
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ALL NEW – VIP Champagne & Dessert Party
Conclude this year’s Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic on a sweet note
For the first time in the event’s history, guests can enjoy a VIP champagne and dessert reception which offers the opportunity to enjoy incredible champagnes and sparkling wines paired with the hotel’s award-winning desserts while watching Disney nighttime spectaculars.
The resort’s executive pastry chef and certified sommeliers have teamed up to perfectly pair a selection of sweet offerings. Menu highlights of the VIP Champagne & Dessert Party include:
- The Dessert of Champions, a pâte à choux doughnut with nitro milk chocolate hazelnut ice cream, milk chocolate chunks, homemade peach marshmallows, hazelnut praline, chocolate pop rocks and vanilla bean peach compote.
- The Tropical Macaroon, a passion fruit macaroon dipped in Yuzu chocolate, mango crisps and white chocolate pearls.
The VIP Champagne & Dessert Party will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8:30 to 10 p.m., tickets are $150 per person and include access to the private top floor event space, The Vue; unlimited dessert and champagne tastings, and spectacular views of the Disney nighttime spectaculars.
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The Grand Tasting
A high-end wine pairing tasting, perfect for wine enthusiasts
The exclusive, limited space Grand Tasting returns for the first time since 2019 and takes guests palates on a journey of elite wines and champagnes curated by Master Sommelier John Blazon and paired with a custom chef’s table menu from the resort’s Executive Chef Dan Herman. The experience includes a champagne reception and three flights of elite wines. Guests will enjoy the elevated dining experience while elevated 15 stories above the Walt Disney World Resort with amazing views of all four theme parks.
John Blazon, Master Sommelier and Vice President of Sales of the Spire Collection is the former Wine Director for Walt Disney World Resort where he was responsible for the development of wine concepts and standards. With his extensive experience and passion for wine, Blazon will share details of the presented beverages, from their early history to excepted growth in the future, as well as ideas and suggestions for how to best enjoy and pair.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Executive Chef Dan Herman is responsible for overseeing all 22 world-class restaurants and lounges on the resort’s property. He leads the award-winning culinary team which has been recognized with accolades from AAA, USA Today, Fodor’s and have been invited to create multiple meals served at the James Beard House. In his free-time, Herman raises and cares for his own livestock on his personal farm. At heart, Herman is a true farm-to-table chef.
The Grand Tasting event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m., tickets are $395 per person and seating is limited.
Both events require separate tickets and space is limited.
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