Chef Jose Andres hosts a demonstration at Flavors of Florida Disney Springs 2023 (Kent Phillips, Photographer)

Disney Springs is celebrating all things Florida with their new curated food and beverage experience, Flavors of Florida. The limited-time dishes are available at multiple restaurants throughout Disney Springs, from grab-and-go eateries to table service restaurants, and are available July 1- August 13, 2023. While Flavors of Florida is in session, you’ll be able to taste everything from dishes with citrus flavors, to fresh seafood and gator!

Updated July 2023 by Dani Meyering

2023 Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs

Enjoy the best Florida-inspired flavors throughout Disney Springs. We're sharing how this event works and each of the food and beverage offerings this year. Plus, details on the NEW Culinary Demonstrations happening each week!

And if you want to save a few dollars, consider planning your visit around these wonderful Happy Hour specials at Disney Springs.

HOW IT WORKS

The free Flavors of Florida Event Guide contains a list of all restaurants that are getting into the Florida spirit and their limited time food and beverage pairings. It can be picked up at any of the participating eateries or at the Welcome Center (located next to D-Luxe Burger in the Town Center Area). Prices vary at each participating restaurant.

You can also view the complete list of participating locations online.

Expect lots of citrus, honey, and seafood dishes throughout the many wonderful eateries at Disney Springs.

Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs
Disney Springs water and restaurants (Dani Meyering)

NEW CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS

The 2023 Flavors of Florida event includes a new weekly culinary series headlined by internationally recognized chefs such as José Andrés and Art Smith. Each event held at Waterview Park at Disney Springs features a noted chef or prominent restaurant owner who will stage a culinary experience that spotlights some of their most popular dishes and drinks.

There is no fee for these demonstrations but registration is required.

 

Flavors of Florida 2023 Menu

This is the menu for the 2023 Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs. Note, the list below is in alphabetical order by restaurant name.

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 vanilla chiffon, Grand Marnier simple syrup, mandarin pâte de fruit, white chocolate crisp pearls and mandarin orange cream (available for pre-orders and with the Amorette’s Patisserie Cake Decorating Experience)
  • Strawberry Spritzer: A spin on the French 75—made with strawberry puree and served in a Flavors of Florida CORKCICLE

The BOATHOUSE

  • Pan-Roasted Golden Tilefish: Citrus escabeche with coconut ginger rice and cilantro aioli

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

  • Key West Shrimp Cocktail: Shrimp seasoned to perfection, tossed with a vibrant mix of avocado, mango, cucumber and a house-made cocktail sauce—accompanied by homemade buttermilk crackers
  • Florida Crush Cocktail: A 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 harmonious 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 that you can take home

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 jalapeno 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: A celebration of bright, citrusy and summery Florida flavors, featuring Florida cane vodka from St. Augustine, aromatic Florida orange liqueur, refreshing 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 Ristorante

  • Key West Pink Shrimp Risotto: Harmony of Italian and local Florida flavors captured in a dish with fine Italian vialone nano rice, succulent Key West pink shrimp, rich guanciale, sweet corn, herbs and pecorino Romano
  • Creamsicle Coppa: Vanilla gelato made in-house and 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 graced 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

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

Key Lime Pop from The Ganachery.
Key Lime Ganache Pop from The Ganachery

 

Gideon’s Bakehouse

  • Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie: Vanilla bean cookie dough infused with Florida key lime juice, then blanketed with premium chocolate chips and special key lime pie crumbs
  • Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew (AKA Stuart's Cold Brew): A bright, refreshing 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—topped with cilantro crema and fresh cilantro

Jaleo by José Andrés

  • Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate: Refreshing salad made with compressed Florida watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine reduction, goat cheese, pistachios and sherry dressing
  • Gambas Gabardina: Beer-battered Florida Atlantic white shrimp complemented by caper mayonnaise
  • Vieras Crudas a los Cítricos: Thinly sliced scallops, dressed elegantly with Florida citrus dressing
  • Jamón Serrano con Melón: 24-month cured serrano ham with summer melon and sherry dressing
  • Pato con Melocotónes y Naranjas: Seared duck breast, coupled with sweet peaches and a Valencia orange glaze

Dining Room at Jaleo at Disney Springs features red and gold tones and a geometric light fixture as a center piece
Dining Room at Jaleo at Disney Springs – photo from @briantreks

 

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

  • Florida Shrimp Tacos: Florida jerk-marinated Gulf shrimp, watermelon-and-avocado pico de gallo and jalapeno, 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 vodka, ginger beer, orange juice and simple syrup

Morimoto Asia

  • Cedar Key Clams “Chow Fun”: A Cantonese dish with a local twist—featuring 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 a Floridian flair—bursting with orange segments, sweet cream and candied zest
  • Orenji Dreamsicle: A grown-up twist on a childhood classic! This cocktail blends the flavors of Florida and Japan, made with Absolut Vanilia and citrus-infused Haku vodka, Cointreau, orange juice, orgeat and Calpico

Dining room at Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs - Dani Meyering
Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs – Dani Meyering

 

Paddlefish

  • Key Lime Pie: With graham cracker crust and torched meringue

Pizza Ponte

  • Pizza Diavola: Salame Calabrese and chili deliver a robust kick, impeccably tempered by local Orlando petal honey for a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy

The Polite Pig

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

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

  • Sunshine State of Mind: Sweet orange pudding meets a touch of delightful whipped cream, elegantly paired with an orange butterscotch sauce
  • The Florida Split: Florida P1 Vodka, Florida local J.F. Haden’s Mango Liqueur, vanilla ice cream with orange and mango juice

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—punctuated with pickles and mustard
  • Conch Fritters: Presented with a spicy remoulade sauce and lime wedges for a burst of seaside flavor
  • Key Lime Bar: Topped with meringue, lime zest and toasted coconut

Swirls on the Water featuring DOLE Whip®

  • 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, Sip on an Almare Spritz—with 3 unique options available:

  • Classico Almare Spritz: Classic Italian Spritz flavors of bitter orange, rhubarb and subtle herbal notes
  • Hugo Almare Spritz: Refreshing and bright with elderflower, lemon and mint on the palate and nose
  • Rosa Almare Spritz: 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, all tucked 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: Paired with tomatoes from The Villages Grown, Belle Glade corn and Olde Hearth sourdough bread—featuring ingredients sourced from Florida
  • Frozen Old Fashioned: Made with DOLE Whip Orange and George Dickel 8-Year-Old Tennessee whiskey

Wine Bar George Frozcato

 

DETAILS

Disney Springs Flavors of Florida 2023
Available through August 13, 2023
Participating locations throughout Disney Springs
Individual food and drink prices vary

Check out our guide to Disney for Orlando Locals for more Disney date ideas.

All images by Arlene Laboy unless otherwise noted.
Featured image from Walt Disney World Public Relations, Kent Phillips, Photographer