Flavors of Florida returns to Disney Springs with new food and drinks, culinary series

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney Springs’ Flavors of Florida is preparing to return to Walt Disney World Resort this summer with even more savory dishes and a scrumptious new culinary series featuring renowned chefs.

Running July 1 through Aug. 13, more than 30 locations throughout Disney Springs will be featuring a variety of food and drinks that celebrate homegrown flavors from Florida.

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Some new items on the menu include an ensalada de sandía y tomate at Jaleo by José Andrés, a Key West shrimp cocktail at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, a Key West pink shrimp ceviche at the Polite Pig, Frozen Old Fashioned at Wine Bar George and a key lime chocolate chip cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse.

The newest twist to the popular summer event is a weekly culinary series headlined by internationally recognized chefs such as José Andrés and Art Smith.

“Every week we will be having a culinary experience by one of our world class chefs, and we will be able to share how these dishes were created and bring that to the community so we can come together and have a meal. It’s really something unbelievable and happening only here at Disney Springs,” said Matt Simon, vice president of Disney Springs.

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Each of these special events will be held at Waterview Park near Wine Bar George and The Boathouse. During this all-new series a noted chef or prominent restaurant owner will stage a culinary experience that spotlights some of their most popular dishes and drinks, including many that will be on the Disney Springs Flavors of Florida menu.

The series kicked off Tuesday with Jaleo’s chef José Andrés speaking about his life and some of his favorite parts about being a chef. He also cooked up one of his favorite dishes, paella.

The next featured restaurants in the series are Wine Bar George (July 7), The Polite Pig (July 14), Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (July 21), Gideon’s Bakehouse (July 28), and the final event hosted by acclaimed Disney chefs on Aug. 4. Disney said each culinary event is free to attend but guests need to register to attend.

During these times, attendees will have the opportunity to sample the dishes as well as interact with the chefs.

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See a list of some of the foods and locations below.

* = new item

Amorette’s Patisserie

• Orange Cream Puff: Choux pastry with orange craquelin filled with orange curd and honey orange gel *
• Orange Bird Dome Cake: Layers of Grand Marnier-soaked vanilla chiffon cake, mandarin pâte de fruit, mandarin orange cream and white chocolate crispy pearls *
• Strawberry Spritzer: French 75 with strawberry purée served in a Flavors of Florida CORKCICLE *

The BOATHOUSE

• Pan Roasted Golden Tilefish: Citrus escabeche, coconut ginger rice and cilantro aïoli *

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

• Key West Shrimp Cocktail: Seasoned shrimp tossed with a mix of avocado, mango, cucumber and a house-made cocktail sauce accompanied by homemade buttermilk crackers *
• Florida Crush Cocktail: Combination of Florida’s iconic crops – oranges and strawberries – muddled with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, then complemented with a splash of freshly-squeezed orange juice and agave syrup *

Chicken Guy!

• Sunshine Shake: A blend of hand-spun vanilla soft-serve and fresh Florida orange juice garnished with a crown of fresh whipped cream

City Works Eatery & Pour House

• Seared Grouper: Pan-seared grouper melds with citrus chipotle rice, Cuban spiced black bean puree, smoked watermelon pico de gallo, chili oil and micro cilantro *

Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar

• Orange Cream Float: Mix of Coca-Cola, vanilla ice cream and an orange cream bar presented in a novelty cup you can take home for a memorable treat *

D-Luxe Burger

• Lime Garage Burger: Deluxe patty topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly and fried green tomato served with an avocado, lime, and jalapeño spread
• Orange Bird Milkshake: Artisanal shake made with vanilla gelato and orange topped with sprinkles

Dockside Margaritas

• Frozen Orange Daiquiri: Siesta Key Silver rum, Cointreau liqueur, orange juice and vanilla ice cream garnished with an orange wedge *

The Edison

• Sunny Disposition: Florida cane vodka from St. Augustine, Florida orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc, fruity fraise de bois and local fruits including navel oranges, Minneola tangelos, Plant City strawberries and Indian River grapefruit *

Enzo’s Hideaway & Maria & Enzo’s

• Key West Pink Shrimp Risotto: Fine Italian vialone nano rice, Key West pink shrimp, guanciale, sweet corn, herbs and pecorino Romano *
• Creamsicle Coppa: Vanilla gelato, made in-house, paired with orange sorbet, whipped cream and white chocolate crunchy pearls, recreating a classic childhood favorite dessert *

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

• Citrus Dream Donut: Orange-glazed confection with white buttercream, citrus-flavored icing, an orange-flavored candy and fresh mint
• Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cold Foam: Blend of lemonade and orange juice cold foam

Frontera Cocina

• Orange Shrimp Cocktail: Assortment of Florida pink shrimp, hibiscus-citrus avocado salsa, jicama, cucumber, red onions, cilantro and lime served with tortilla chips
• Agave Maria: Tromba Tequila Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, clarified lemon juice and orange liqueur *

The Ganachery

• Honey Lavender Square: Ganache square flavored with honey and lavender and enrobed in dark chocolate *
• Key Lime Pop: White chocolate blended with key lime juice and fresh lime zest covered with dark chocolate

Gideon’s Bakehouse

• Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie: Vanilla bean cookie dough infused with Florida Key lime juice and blanketed with premium chocolate chips and special Key lime pie crumbs *
• Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew: Dessert coffee made with locally roasted beans, maple syrup, rich dark chocolate and delicious Florida oranges *

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

• Florida Sunshine Mango Lager: New seasonal lager on draft from the Winter Garden-based brewery Crooked Can *
• Local Florida Mahi Tacos: Tacos served on a flour tortilla, filled with pickled onion and coleslaw and topped with cilantro crema and fresh cilantro *

Jaleo by José Andrés

• Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate: Salad made with compressed Florida watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, PX reduction, goat cheese, pistachios and sherry dressing *
• Vieras crudas a los cítricos: Thinly sliced scallops dressed with Florida citrus dressing *
• Gambas Gabardina: Beer-battered Florida Atlantic white shrimp with caper mayonnaise *
• Pato con Melocotónes y Naranjas: Seared duck breast with sweet peaches and a Valencia orange glaze *
• Jamón Serrano con Melón: 24-month cured serrano ham with summer melon and sherry dressing *

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

• Florida Shrimp Tacos: Florida jerk marinated gulf shrimp, watermelon, avocado, pico de gallo and jalapeño served on a corn tortilla with a lime
• Jock’s Citrus Old Fashioned: A classic cocktail with a Florida summer twist
• Florida Mule: Florida Cane “Orlando Orange” Vodka, ginger beer, orange juice and simple syrup

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

• Buzzin’ Honey Latte: A buzzing combo of espresso, milk, honey and vanilla syrup topped with cold foam and a special character *

Morimoto Asia

• Cedar Key Clams “Chow Fun”: Cantonese dish with fresh Cedar Key clams, flat rice noodles, garlic chives and Chinese black bean sauce *
• “Banh Gan” Orange Blossom Crème Caramel: Vietnamese crème caramel reimagined with orange segments, sweet cream and candied zest *
• Orenji Dreamsicle: Cocktail that blends the flavors of Florida and Japan, made with Absolut Vanilia and citrus-infused Haku vodka, Cointreau, orange juice, orgeat and Calpico *

Paddlefish

• Key Lime Pie: Graham cracker crust and torched meringue

Pizza Ponte

• Pizza Diavola: Salame Calabrese and chili with local Orlando petal honey *

The Polite Pig

• Key West Pink Shrimp Ceviche: Shrimp, smoked melon, shishito peppers and local tomato vinaigrette with a drizzle of hot honey *

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

• Sunshine State of Mind: Sweet orange pudding with whipped cream and an orange butterscotch sauce *
• The Florida Split: Florida P1 Vodka, Florida local J.F. Haden’s Mango Liqueur, vanilla ice cream and orange and mango juices *

Rainforest Cafe

• Malibu Combo: Jerk seasoned mahi mahi topped with red onion and pineapple salsa served alongside Caribbean coconut shrimp with a coconut rum sauce and Caribbean rice *
• Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA: West coast-style IPA brewed with Columbus, Amarillo and Mosaic hops, featuring a smooth finish and notes of bitter citrus *

Salt & Straw

• Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella: Tropical guanabana sherbet swirled with ribbons of dark chocolate Stracciatella with a floral undertone *

The Spice and Tea Exchange

• Florida Sunshine Tea: Blend of floral and citrus flavors *

Splitsville Dining Room

• Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette: Spring mix greens, strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, tomato, parsley, red onions and feta cheese tossed in strawberry vinaigrette
• Key Lime Pie Martini: Florida’s iconic dessert in a glass rimmed with graham cracker crumbs *

STK Orlando

• Cuban Sandwich: Pulled pork, ham and cheese with pickles and mustard *
• Conch Fritters: Conch fritters with a spicy remoulade sauce and lime wedges *
• Key Lime Bar topped with meringue, lime zest and toasted coconut *

Sunshine Churros

• Orange County Creamsicle: Churro rolled in orange sugar topped with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of orange and white toppings *

Swirls on the Water

• Orange Bird Sundae: DOLE Whip Orange in a vanilla waffle bowl with whipped cream, green sprinkles and an Orange Bird chocolate decoration *

Terralina Crafted Italian

• Almare Spritz * Classico: Classic Italian spritz flavors of bitter orange, rhubarb and subtle herbal notes Hugo: Refreshing and bright with elderflower, lemon and mint Rosa: Notes of grapefruit, bitter herbs and flowers

T-REX

• Blackened Tuna: Tuna seared rare served over cilantro-lime rice with a side of mango, avocado and heirloom cherry tomato salad *
• Oyster City Mangrove Pale Ale: Classic pale ale with a malty body and mild hops fermented in mangos for a tropical, fruit-forward flavor

Vivoli il Gelato

• Strawberry Shortcake Bombolato: Cake batter gelato, strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries inside a warm Italian doughnut *
• Orange Blossom Honey Cannoli: Creamy blend of ricotta and orange blossom honey served in a crispy Italian pastry shell *

Wine Bar George— A Restaurant & Bar

• Dicuru Burrata: Dicuru burrata paired with tomatoes from The Villages Grown, Belle Glade corn and Olde Hearth sourdough bread featuring ingredients sourced from Florida *
• Frozen Old Fashioned: Frozen old fashioned made with DOLE Whip Orange and George Dickel 8-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey

YeSake Florida

• Fresh Poke Bowl: Fluffy rice, grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, carrots, cucumber, avocado, mandarin oranges and tempura crunch topped with a savory roasted sesame sauce *
• Florida Sunset: A tropical blend of Ozeki Sake, Nigori Sake, Monin Banana and peach syrups and DOLE Pineapple Juice *

Outdoor Bars Throughout Disney Springs

• Blood Orange Gin and Tonic: St. Augustine Gin, Tippler’s Orange, blood orange and tonic water garnished with an orange wedge
• Key Lime Margarita: Patrón Silver tequila, Grand Marnier liqueur, Key lime juice and vanilla garnished with a half graham cracker rim *

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