Orlando—Autumn is usually food-festival time in Orlando. At the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, this year that will mean a new event for our curious times: Sip Savor and Stay Saturdays: A New Twist on the Food & Wine Classic Experience. On Saturday evenings for several weeks, participating guests will experience a food and drink experience from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Themes might be barbecue, Oktoberfest or a champagne lounge. Each event will be indoors for 100 people maximum, except the Classic, which will allow up to 200 guests in a larger space. Safety protocols will include temperature checks, socially distanced tables and PPE-wearing staffers. In addition, each Saturday all hotel guests can purchase meals from a food truck near the pool.
Her'e’s the schedule:
Sept. 19: Bubbles Lounge
A lounge experience showcasing the finest in sparkling beverages with perfectly paired small bites to complete the experience. Taste the base varietals of traditional Champagne along with various sparkling wine styles from around the world.
Sept. 26: Beer Garden
A celebration of hops with a variety of ales, lagers, and pilsners served alongside pub favorites.
Oct. 3: Italian Wines & Bites
A delicious trip for guests’ taste buds across the Atlantic showcasing top Italian wines varietals from across the country’s famed regions from Sicily to Tuscany to Piedmont.
Oct. 10: Smokin’ D’s Bourbon, Beer, & BBQ
A selection of BBQ favorites handcrafted by the resort’s executive chef Dan Herman along with the best in bourbon and beer samplings. Smokin’ D’s menu items are annual favorites at Food & Wine Classic and only offered at the resort select times each year.
Oct. 17: Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition (5:30-8:00pm)
A new Food & Wine Classic experience, this event features fan favorites from the well-known Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic in a more intimate setting.
Oct. 24: Oktoberfest Biergarten
An Oktoberfest party with German-themed music and tastings alongside a full selection of brews.