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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Announces New Fall Food and Drink Event Series for 2020

Denise

Hi everyone!

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is debuting a series of weekly food and drink themed events beginning September 19th, 2020.  Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays: A New Twist on the Food & Wine Classic Experience is only for guests on the Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays overnight package. What is fun about the package events is that they are like mini Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic offerings (that event was canceled for 2020). On October 17th, the theme will be Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition. These sound like fantastic events! The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is always so fun, and I’m sure these all will be as well. Read below for more information.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Aug. 27, 2020 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort will debut a special series of weekly food and drink themed events this fall starting Sept. 19 called Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays: A New Twist on the Food & Wine Classic Experience.

Every Saturday evening 5:30pm – 7:30pm through Oct. 24, a different culinary experience will take place exclusively for guests staying on the new Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays overnight package. These limited-capacity, themed events created by the resort’s award-winning food and beverage team are inspired by elements of the popular Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic and will include a Champagne lounge, barbecue and Oktoberfest. 

Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays offer guests a new way to enjoy and celebrate different food and drink experiences each weekend and replaces the traditional Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. Each event will feature an intimate atmosphere and implement the latest in responsible food delivery safety measures and social distancing procedures to create an entertaining, unforgettable, mouthwatering experience. 

A one-night Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays package offers guests a chance to celebrate the culinary arts all weekend long. In addition to exclusive access to the Saturday evening event, guests can enjoy a different specialty themed pop-up food truck each Saturday by the resort pool (available to all resort guests and not included in package), as well as convenient, walkable access to the Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, just 1,000-steps away. (please note: This is a separate event and advanced theme park reservations and tickets are required)  

The Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays event lineup is as follows:

  • 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.

All events will be indoors and limited to 100 participants, except for the Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition experience which will be limited to 200 participants in a larger space. Tickets are available exclusively as a resort package. Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays one-night packages start at $295 and include access for two adults. The Oct. 17 Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition experience, which will feature extended hours and expanded offerings, will start at $395 for a one-night package. To book call 1-888-828-8850. Events are limited to those 21 and older.

Among the protocols that will be implemented for each event are: Temperature check at entrance for all attendees, plexiglass walls for all food service, all cast members wearing PPE, each group will receive their own socially distanced reserved table, touchless menus and clearly marked social distancing signage.

For more information, guests can visit www.SwanDolphin.com.

With a variety of restaurants and lounges and a distinguished culinary and beverage team, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort continually earns national recognition for its food and beverage program. The hotel features numerous certified wine sommeliers and 1,400 wine selections.

About the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

In the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort resides amongst the greatest theme parks and attractions in Central Florida. It is located between Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and nearby Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park and Magic Kingdom Park. Guests can discover 18 world-class restaurants and lounges, sophisticated guest rooms and the luxurious Mandara Spa. The resort features five pools, two health clubs, nearby golf and complimentary transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. The resort can be reached at 800-227-1500. For more information, visit www.swandolphin.com and connect via social media @SwanDolphin #swandolphin.