Press Releases
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August 3, 2026
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, 2026
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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March 3, 2026
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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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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September 10, 2025
Walt Disney World Swan And Dolphin Becomes Largest Convention Hotel On US Eastern Seaboard
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Sept. 10, 2026 – The iconic Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, locatedin the middle of Walt Disney World, has expanded its event capabilities with the opening of more than100,000 square feet of new event space. The expansion, a two-story venue connected to the Dolphin’sexisting space, brings the triplex’s total indoor and outdoor event space to 600,000 square feet across theSwan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve to complement 2,619 guest rooms, making it the largest conventionhotel on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.
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September 1, 2025
Celebrity Chefs Michael Mina And Todd English Unite For First-Ever Collaborative Tasting Experience At The 2026 Swan And Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Sept. 1, 2026 – Two of the culinary world’s most celebrated chefs will come together for the first time at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic as James Beard Award-winning chefs Michael Mina and Todd English host an exclusive collaborative tasting experience Saturday, Nov. 21 from 3:30-5 p.m. for a limited number of guests.
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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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