Disney Springs Flavors of Florida

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