The annual event starting July 1 celebrates the tastes, ingredients, and culture of the Sunshine State; This year’s event features a culinary series with world-renowned chefs and new Florida-inspired menu items, including an exclusive orange pilsner
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 26, 2024) – This summer, Disney Springs Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE is back at Walt Disney World Resort with more mouth-watering culinary experiences and Florida-inspired menu items.
From July 1 through August 11, the event celebrates Florida’s vibrant flavors with delicious dishes at establishments throughout Disney Springs, plus a complimentary seek and find activity and a culinary series showcasing renowned chefs.
In all, there are more than 40 locations around Disney Springs taking part this year. For instance, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ features a Tampa-style Cuban sandwich with their house-smoked pork and country ham. On the sweet side, Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop has a new Key Lime Pie Shake inspired by summer in the Florida Keys.
Additional menu items can be found at DisneySprings.com or on the Flavors of Florida Foodie Guide on Disney Parks Blog.
World Renowned Chefs Demonstrating Signature Dishes Each Friday
The culinary series hosted by Kroger Delivery is a weekly event on Fridays at Waterview Park featuring internationally recognized chefs such as Maneet Chauhan. Each event showcases these culinary masters presenting their signature Flavors of Florida dishes.
The chefs taking part in the series represent restaurants such as Morimoto Asia (July 5), Wolfgang Puck (July 12), eet by Maneet Chauhan (July 19), Disney Springs Culinary (July 26), Summer House on the Lake (August 2) and The BOATHOUSE (August 9).
There is no admission charge to the culinary events (guests just need to register to attend on the Disney Springs Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/disneysprings/). Attendees will have the chance to sample the dishes and interact with the chefs.
New! Exclusive Locally Crafted Items and Complimentary Family Fun
Disney Springs Flavors of Florida will also mark the introduction of a new orange pilsner coming to Disney Springs this summer and beyond. The brew, Sunshine Stroll, is crafted locally and served exclusively at outdoor vending carts around Disney Springs and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, which will also offer appetizers that incorporate the brew.
Guests can also take part in a fun, complimentary “seek & find” activity utilizing the Disney Springs Flavors of Florida event guide. By following the map in the event guides, guests can search for clues throughout Disney Springs to unlock a hidden message. Once completed, answer keys can be shown at designated locations for a surprise.
Disney Springs is a one-of-a-kind retail, dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort. With beautiful open-air promenades and lakefront views reminiscent of Florida waterfront towns at the turn of the 20th century, the area features more than 150 shops and restaurants, including top-name retail brands, specialty boutiques and dining experiences created by celebrity and award-winning chefs.
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