It’s that time of year again! It’s Flavors of Florida sponsored by Corkcicle time in Disney Springs, this is something that Disney World has been doing for a few years now and I absolutely love it! There are over 40 food locations in Disney Springs that participate by adding new items to they menus during the event that have a unique Florida flavor. This years event runs from July 1st to August 11th and there are a ton of great things to try PLUS a new seek and find activity that is totally free! Let’s jump into all the Flavors of Florida details.
Seek and Find Activity with Orange Bird
This years event guide features a fold out map of Disney Springs that is meant to take you exploring all over the Springs! You can discover fun facts and details while completing the adventure. Be on the lookout for Orange Bird as he will show you what letters to use for the secret answer. You can pick up your event guides at 4 locations:
- Eet by Manet Chauhan in the Marketplace area
- Guest Relations in Town Center
- Corkcicle. at The Landing
- City Works Eatery & Pour House on the West Side
These locations are also where you can bring your completed map back to to redeem for the completer pin. They are also offering some great discounts for those that return with a finished map making a purchase with them.
Culinary Series
This years culinary series is sponsored by Kroger Delivery and there are 6 different ones to choose from. These will take place at Waterview park by the Boathouse and will feature demonstrations from some of the renowned chef’s and restaurant owners in Disney Springs!
- July 5th – Morimoto Asia
- July 12th – Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
- July 19th – eet by Manet Chauhan
- July 26th – Disney Springs Culinary
- August 2nd – Summer House on the Lake
- August 9th – The BOATHOUSE
You can visit DisneySprings.com/CulinarySeries to learn more and register for the events. The registration is free but it is required in order to have a seat and get a sample.
Pairing Events
Different from the free culinary series events, the pairing events are paid events at the individual restaurants that are offering them. You will get to sip and savor all kinds of Florida inspired flavors at this new event. There are 6 different offerings and 10 different dates to choose from.
- July 6 & 27 – The Edison
- July 8 & 11 – Chef Art Smiths’ Homecomin’
- July 9th – Paddlefish
- July 12 & August 2 – Wine Bar George
- July 23rd – City Works Eatery & Pour House
- July 30 & August 6 – Paleo by Jose’ Andres
As I mentioned these are not free and the price tags can be a little hefty at over $100 per person. BUT, you get multiple courses with a drink pairing for each one. With the e restaurants that are offering these events it is sure to be worth every penny andI wish I was going to at least one of them! You can register for the events at DisneySprings.com/PairingEvents keep in mind that full payment is due at the time of registration.
Desserts
There are so many tasty desserts on the menus for Flavors of Florida and I seriously want to try them all! It just started so I have only tried 2 so far but they were both super delicious. You can find sweet Florida treats all throughout Disney Springs for Flavors of Florida, here’s a list of all the sweet treats:
- Orange Hazelnut Petite Gateau – Amorette’s Patisserie
- Orange Bird Dome Cake – Amorette’s Patisserie
- Orange Slushie (can also add Vanilla Vodka) – Amorette’s Patisserie
- Sunshine Shake – Chicken Guy
- Orange Cream Float – Coca Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar
- Key Lime Gelato Shake – D-Luxe Burger
- Earl’s Creamy Orange Slush – Earl of Sandwich
- Orange Blossom Bomb Cupcake – Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC (this was delicious and incredibly light, definitely one of my new faves!)
- Orange Zest Scone – Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC
- Strawberry Shortcake Donut – Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
- Italian Style Strawberry Soda – Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
- Citrus Chocolates – The Ganachery
- Mickey Milk Chocolates – The Ganachery
- Orange Ganache Pop – The Ganachery
- Key Lime Pie Shake – Ghirardelli Soda Fountain
- Key Lime Pie Cake Bars – Gideon’s Bakehouse
- Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew – Gideon’s Bakehouse
- Sweet Potato Spice Cake – The Polite Pig
- Florida Strawberry Cheesecake – The Rainforest Cafe
- Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella – Salt & Straw
- Key Lime PIe – STK Steakhouse
- Orange Sorbet Churro – Sunset Churros
- Key Lime Pie Sundae – Swirls on the Water
- Orange Bird Cone – Swirls on the water (always one of my favorites!)
- Orange Bird Float – Swirls on the Water (New this year and incredibly refreshing! I absolutely loved this!)
- Wondermade Key Lime Strawberry Shortcake – Terralina Crafted Italian
- Florida Strawberry Shortcake Skewers – T-Rex
- Key Lime Tiramisu – Viola il Gelato
- Orange Dream – Wentzel’s Pretzels
- Key Lime Pie Marshmallows – Wondermade
As you can see there are a TON of sweet treats to choose from and they are all over the place! I’ve had two of them so far and hope to have lots more before Flavors of Florida ends on August 11th!
Savory Foods
You can have the sweet without the salty and I feel like there is something for everyone on the savory side of Flavors of Florida. I can’t wait to try some these things, here is a list of those items:
- Ybor City-Style Dog – B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co.
- Roasted Garlic Tilefish – The BOATHOUSE
- Tampa Style Cuban Sandwich – Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
- Cuban Sandwich – Cilantro Urban Eatery
- Pork Belly Burnt End Tacos – City Works Eatery & Pour House
- St Augustine Pepper Frites – The Daily Poutine
- Citrus Burger – D-Luxe Burger
- Datil Pepper Cuban Sandwich -Earl of Sandwich
- Rock Ship Sloppy Joe – eet by Manet Chauhan
- Mojo-Citrus Gunthorp CarnitasTiayude – Frontera Cocina
- Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich – House of Blues
- Arroz con Verduras – Jaleo
- Ensaladade deTomate con Ventresca – Jaleo
- Gazpacho Estilo Algeciras – Jaleo
- Orange Pilsner Goat Cheese Dip – Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar
- Florida Key West Pink Shrimp Salad – Morimoto Asia
- Cedar Key Littleneck Clams – Paddlefish
- Key West Shrimp Ceviche – Paradiso 37
- Smoked Black Drum Fish – The Polite Pig
- Jalepano Shrimp Poppers – Splitsville Dining Room
- Cubano – STK STeakhouse
- Key West Shrimp – Summer House on the Lake
- Grilled Scallop Ceviche – Wine Bar George’
- Wild Mushroom Gnocchi – Wolfgang Puck’s Bar & Grill
- Florida Fresh Poke Bowl – Yesake
Drinks with Alcohol
No fun event would be complete in Disney without some alcoholic beverages! NO need to worry, Flavors of Florida has got you form one end of Springs to the other.
- Orange Slushie with Vanilla Vodka – Amorette’s Patisserie
- Dragon Fruit Mojito – Chef Arts Smith’s Homecoming
- Bourbon Orange Punch – The Daily Poutine
- Citrus Sangria -Dockside Maragrite
- Sunny Disposition – The Edison
- Sunny Days – eet by Mannet but Bhauhan
- Southeastern Sangris – Enzo’s HIdeaway
- Sunshine State Margarita – Frontier Cocina
- Florida Mango Sunshine Lager – House of Blues
- Agua Fresco de Fresa – Jaleo
- Sangria dr Naranja – Jaleo
- Orange Tangerine Frozen Margarita – Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar
- Sparkling Shiso Orange – Morimoto Asia
- Tequila Sunrise – Outdoor Vending
- Islamorada Citrus Ale – Paddlefish
- Blue Parrot – Planet Hollywood
- Orange Grove – Planet Hollywood
- Tropical Spice Fusion – The Polite Pig
- Yuengling Traditional Lager – Rainforest Cafe
- Mango Doladira Spritz – Splitsville Dining Room
- Key Lime Pie Martini – Summer House on the Lake
- Hidden Springs Ale Works Seasonal IPA – T-Rex
- Mango Spritz – Vivoli il Gelato
- Florida Frojito – Wine Bar George
- Passion of the Heights Beer – Wolfgang Puck
- Florida Sunset – Yesake
Conclusion
Flavors of Florida is always one of my favorite things, there are so many yummy things to try and of course Orange Bird is everywhere so you know I love it! There is even a special edition Flavors of Florida Corkcicle stemless that is so cute and I’m afraid I am going to have to have it. Hahaha! Flavors of Florida is definitely not something you would plan a vacation around but it is a really great thing to experience while you are in Disney World over the summer. So far I have had the Orange Bird Float and the Orange blossom Bomb Cupcake and both were fantastic! I can’t wait to try more and will be sure to let you know how they are so stay tuned!
As always, I thank you all so very much for reading along with me and I hope you hade a very happy fourth of July!
