Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic 2026: Dates, Tickets and What to Know

If you have ever wanted to eat and drink your way through one of the best hotel properties at Walt Disney World, this is your sign. The Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic 2026 just announced its dates and tickets are already on sale. Mark your calendar for Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2026.

Quick Summary

• Event dates: Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, 2026 — the 17th annual event
• Tickets start at $215 per person — on sale now at FoodAndWineClassic.com
• Save 10% with the two-night bundle
• Unlimited tastings from 23 restaurants and lounges
• Celebrity chefs Todd English and Michael Mina will appear
• Hotel guests get discounted room rates with ticket purchase

What Is the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic 2026?

Think of it as EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival — but more intimate and centered around one of Walt Disney World’s premier hotel destinations. The Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic is an outdoor street party that takes over the hotel’s causeway for two nights each fall. Your ticket covers unlimited food and beverage tastings for the night you attend.

Last year’s 16th annual event featured over 45 dishes and more than 170 beverages across both nights. Full 2026 menus have not been released yet, but expect the same high quality from one of the best food programs at Walt Disney World.

Restaurants and Chefs at the 2026 Event

The Swan and Dolphin’s food and beverage program includes nearly 30 certified wine sommeliers and 1,400 wine selections. Tastings come from 23 restaurants and lounges including Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, Todd English’s bluezoo, Il Mulino New York Trattoria, and Rosa Mexicano. Celebrity chefs Todd English and Michael Mina are both scheduled to appear, plus live musical entertainment throughout the evening.

Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic 2026 Tickets and Pricing

• Single night: $215 per person
• Two-night bundle: Save 10% buying both Friday and Saturday nights

Restaurants often feature different menus each night, so going both nights gets you a wider range of tastings. Tickets are at FoodAndWineClassic.com — this event sells out, so book early.

Hotel Packages for Swan and Dolphin Guests

Guests staying at the Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve can get a discounted room rate when attending. Call 1-888-828-8850 with proof of ticket purchase. Staying on-site means no driving after a night of unlimited tastings — and you are steps from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios for the rest of your trip.

Final Thoughts on the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic 2026

The Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic 2026 is one of the most underrated food events at Walt Disney World. Dates are set for November 20-21, 2026, tickets are live now at FoodAndWineClassic.com, and the two-night bundle saves you 10%. Book before this sells out — you will not regret it.

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