Press Releases
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December 4, 2025
Dancing Holiday Lights And Appearances By Santa And Mrs. Claus Headline 2025 Holiday Happenings At Walt Disney World Swan And Dolphin
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Dec 4, 2025 – This holiday season, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is offering a full slate of festive experiences for the entire family to enjoy.
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August 3, 2025
Walt Disney World Swan And Dolphin Food & Wine Classic 2026 Menus Unveiled
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Aug. 3, 2026 – As local foodies gear up for Central Florida’s fan-favorite culinary event, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, the hotel has announced the 2026 menu line-up.
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May 27, 2025
Walt Disney World Swan And Dolphin Helps Guests Create A “Summer Story Worth Telling”
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – May 27, 2026 – As part of their Summer Story Worth Telling campaign, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is rolling out a slate of sizzling summer deals to help stretch those summer dollars and special offerings to ensure guests start their summer vacation story in the heart of the magic.
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April 29, 2025
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Names Devin Queen Executive Chef
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – April 29, 2025 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has promoted Chef Devin Queen to executive chef.
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April 9, 2025
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin to Debut New Restaurant by Acclaimed Chef Michael Mina
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – April 9, 2025 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is opening its newest celebrity chef restaurant. Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina will be the newest addition to the hotel’s lineup of 23 restaurants and lounges.
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March 17, 2025
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Completes Swan Guest Room Renovations
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Mar. 17, 2025 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has completed the renovation of all 756 guest rooms and suites in the Swan hotel, unveiling a sleek, modern space designed to allow guests to leave the everyday behind and enter a world of wonder.
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March 3, 2025
Swan And Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Returns November 20 & 21
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – March 3, 2026 – The annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return for its 17th year this fall on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21. Tickets can be purchased now at FoodAndWineClassic.com. The fan-favorite event features unlimited food and beverage offerings from the hotel’s wide array of restaurants and more from 5-9 p.m.
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November 18, 2024
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Breaks Ground on 120,000-Square-Foot Event Space Expansion
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Nov. 18, 2024 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has broken ground on its latest expansion, an addition of 120,000 square feet of event space to its current meeting and convention floorplan. Participating in the groundbreaking ceremony were executives from hotel owners Tishman Realty and MetLife as well as Marriott International and Walt Disney World Resort.
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November 18, 2024
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Donates Over $13,000 to 2024 Charity Beneficiary, Wounded Warrior Project
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Nov. 18, 2024 – In recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin donated over $13,000 to Wounded Warrior Project, its charitable beneficiary for the 15th annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic.
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November 5, 2024
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Celebrates 15 Years With Record Number of Dishes, New Seminars and More
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Nov. 5, 2024 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return for its 15th year Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 as the largest event offering the longest hours in its history.
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October 28, 2024
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Announces $275 Million Transformation Project Including a 120,000-Square-Foot Event Space Expansion
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Oct. 28, 2024 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin announced the largest renovation and expansion in the property’s history, highlighted by the addition of 120,000 square feet of event space to its current meeting and convention floorplan. The entire project is an investment of $275 million over the next several years and will also include modernized upgrades to existing meeting spaces and Swan guest rooms; and technology enhancements throughout the property.
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July 15, 2024
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Appoints Greg Sherman as Director of Food & Beverage
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – July 15, 2024 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has appointed Greg Sherman director of food and beverage. He will oversee the complex’s multi-million-dollar food and beverage operation, comprised of 23 outlets.
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