Disney Springs Flavors of Florida
The annual celebration of Sunshine State cuisine is happening now!
Close your eyes and imagine touring Florida on a gastronomic expedition. From the Panhandle to the Keys, what awaits is a celebration of flavors both tropical and verdant.
Now consider this tour occurring all in one place, for a limited time. If your mouth waters and your pulse quickens at the thought, the folks at Disney Springs have a surprise for you, and it’s happening now.
Disney Springs Flavors of Florida is a 44-day fete, from July 1 to Aug. 13, of all that makes Florida cuisine unique. From cocktails to dinners to sweets, all are infused with the iconic ingredients that say you are most definitely in Florida.
Now in its fourth year, this summer event pairs a culinary series featuring top chefs and restaurant owners with special dishes, desserts and libations offered at 34 participating restaurants and food service locations throughout Disney Springs.
The cooking demonstrations are taking place at Waterview Stage, between The Boathouse and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, and feature the talent behind some of Disney Springs’ most popular establishments.
Guests may register for one or more of the demonstrations by visiting disneysprings.com/culinaryseries.
Chef José Andrés and chefs from Jaleo at Disney Springs kicked off a new culinary series at Jaleo on June 20 by revealing his famous recipe for paella. The culinary series is part of Disney Springs Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE taking place Jul. 1-Aug. 13 at Walt Disney World. (Kent Phillips, Photographer)
The lineup:
July 7: Wine Bar George—A Restaurant & Bar
July 14: The Polite Pig
July 21: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
July 28: Gideon’s Bakehouse
Aug. 4: Disney Springs Culinary
So what makes a cuisine Floridian? You can start with tropical fruit, add in its long history of Spanish influence and lean heavily on its role as an agricultural powerhouse and home to Southern comfort food.
Key ingredients found among the special Flavors of Florida menus include lime, orange, mango, watermelon and strawberry. We’re not done. Note, too, the honey, shrimp, mahi mahi, tomato, avocado and more.
These homegrown flavors are the stars right now and a good reason for residents and visitors alike to visit the shopping, dining and entertainment complex. It’s a mellow way to enjoy a day at Disney while getting your fill of Florida sunshine.
Chefs from Jaleo at Disney Springs kicked off a new culinary series at Jaleo on June 20 by creating vegetable paella for spectators. The culinary series is part of Disney Springs Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE taking place Jul. 1-Aug. 13 at Walt Disney World. (Kent Phillips, Photographer)
A SAMPLING OF THE MENUS
Here are some of the Flavors of Florida menu items:
Dockside Margaritas
Frozen Orange Daiquiri
The Edison
Sunny Disposition
Enzo’s Hideaway/Maria & Enzo’s
Key West Pink Shrimp Risotto
Creamsicle Coppa
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
Citrus Dream Donut
Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cold Foam
Frontera Cocina
Orange Shrimp Cocktail
Agave Maria
The Ganachery
Key Lime Pop
Honey Lavender Square
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie
Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
Florida Sunshine Mango Lager
Local Florida Mahi Tacos
Jaleo by Jose Andres
Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate
Gambas Gabardina
Vieiras Crudas a los Cítricos
Jamon Serrano con Melon
Pato con Melocotones y Naranjas
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Florida Shrimp Tacos
Jock’s Citrus Old Fashioned
Florida Mule
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Buzzin’ Honey Latte
Morimoto Asia
Cedar Key Clams “Chow Fun”
“Banh Gan” Orange Blossom Crème Caramel
Orenji Dreamsicle
Outdoor Vending
Key Lime Margarita
Blood Orange Gin and Tonic
Paddlefish
Key Lime Pie
Pizza Ponte
Pizza Diavola
The Polite Pig
Key West Pink Shrimp Ceviche
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
Sunshine State of Mind
The Florida Split
Rainforest Café
Malibu Combo
Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA
Salt & Straw
Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella
The Spice and Tea Exchange
Florida Sunshine Tea
Splitsville Dining Room
Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Key Lime Pie Martini
STK Orlando
Cuban Sandwich
Conch Fritters
Key Lime Bar
Sunshine Churros
Orange County Creamsicle
Swirls on the Water featuring Dole Whip
Orange Bird Sundae
Terralina Crafted Italian
Almare Spritz Classico, Hugo or Rosa
T-REX
Blackened Tuna
Oyster City Mangrove Pale Ale
Vivoli il Gelato
Strawberry Shortcake Bombolato
Orange Blossom Honey Cannoli
Wine Bar George—A Restaurant & Bar
Dicuru Burrata
Frozen Old Fashioned
YeSake
Florida Fresh Poke Bowl
Florida Sunset
