NEW Experiences Are Coming to Disney Springs SOON

Disney Springs is more than shops and restaurants — while those things are great, there is something exciting coming this summer.

Beginning July 1st, Flavors of Florida is back at Disney Springs. This event will include over 60 menu items inspired by and sourced in Florida. The list includes food and drink items that will be found at your favorite Disney Springs restaurants. But, Disney Springs doesn’t want you to just taste the flavors of Florida, they want you to get the full experience.

Throughout the summer at Waterview Park in Disney Springs, you will be able to see culinary demonstrations from some of the chefs and owners of these popular restaurants. The best part is — it’s completely free! Space is limited so be sure to register early. Registration for most of these events hasn’t opened yet, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates (and you can check the Disney Springs website for updates too).

Here’s a full list of the demonstrations you could see:

A Demonstration with Master Sommelier George Miliotes (Wine Bar George – A Restaurant & Bar)

• “See George Miliotes and the Wine Bar George culinary team in action—demonstrating how to make Dicuru Burrata, their Flavors of Florida menu item. They’ll share tips to help you recreate this delicious dish, which features ingredients sourced from Florida.”
• Enjoy a sample of Dicuru Burrata at this event.
• Date: July 7, 2023
• Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Location: Waterview Park
• Capacity is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Registration is complimentary, but required to attend.
• Update: Registration is now OPEN for this event — click here to register.

A Demonstration with Chef James Petrakis (The Polite Pig)

• “See Chef James Petrakis in action, demonstrating how to make Key West Pink Shrimp Ceviche—the Flavors of Florida menu item at The Polite Pig. He’ll share tips to help you recreate this delicious dish at home.”
• Enjoy a sample of ceviche at this event.
• Date: July 14, 2023
• Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Location: Waterview Park
• Capacity is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Registration is complimentary, but required to attend.

A Demonstration with Chef Art Smith (Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’)

• “See Chef Art Smith in action—demonstrating how to make his famous Shrimp & Grits. He’ll share tips to help you recreate this delicious dish at home.”
• Enjoy a complimentary sample of Shrimp & Grits at this event.
• Date: July 21, 2023
• Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Location: Waterview Park
• Capacity is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Registration is complimentary, but required to attend.

A Presentation with Steve Lewis – Owner and Creator of Gideon’s Bakehouse (Gideon’s Bakehouse)

• “Enjoy a glimpse into the origins of Gideon’s Bakehouse, a Central Florida business that started in a home kitchen with one goal: to create an extraordinary chocolate chip cookie. Learn how Gideon’s is bringing Florida flavors to Disney Springs—with delicious menu items that are crafted with care using high-quality ingredients sourced from Florida.”
• Date: July 28, 2023
• Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Location: Waterview Park
• Capacity is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Registration is complimentary, but required to attend.

A Demonstration with Chef Georg Paulussen, Chef Jennifer Ladisky, and Chef Gary Miles (Disney Springs Culinary)

• “See Disney Springs Culinary in action—demonstrating how to make some of the Flavors of Florida menu items served at select Disney Springs restaurants. They’ll share tips to help you recreate these flavors at home.”
• Items may include:
  • Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar: Florida Shrimp Tacos
  • The Ganachery: Key Lime Pop and Honey Lavender Square
  • Menu is subject to change.
  • Enjoy samples of select menu items at this event.
• Date: August 4, 2023
• Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Location: Waterview Park
• Join the Fun – No Registration Needed — “There’s no advance registration for this event. Just show up… and enjoy a captivating culinary demonstration!”
• Seating is first-come, first-served—so please give yourself ample time to get to Disney Springs. You may park as early as 8:30 AM and enter Disney Springs as early as 9:00 AM.
• Capacity is limited.

These unique experiences will fill up fast, so keep your eyes peeled for the registrations to open. For more Disney parks news, be sure to follow AllEars.net.

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