News Summary
The Orlando Magical Dining Experience is back, featuring more than 160 restaurants offering prix-fixe menus. The event supports local charities while showcasing diverse culinary delights, including new venues. Diners can enjoy specially crafted dishes and make reservations easily. Parking and transportation options are provided for a comprehensive dining experience, benefiting community initiatives.
Orlando
Orlando’s renowned Magical Dining Experience is set to return this year, featuring a record number of over 160 restaurants offering three-course, prix-fixe menus. The much-anticipated culinary event will take place from August 15 to September 30, 2025. Diners can select from either $40 or $60 per person menu options, with the price plus tax and gratuity.
This year’s lineup is especially noteworthy, as it includes 15 MICHELIN Guide honorees and 26 restaurants participating for the first time. Patrons can savor a diverse range of culinary delights, with some venues showcasing a special 20th Anniversary Dish as part of their offerings.
In alignment with its commitment to giving back to the community, the Magical Dining Experience will also support local charities. For every $40 meal sold, $1 will be donated, and $2 will be contributed for every $60 meal to benefit the REED Charitable Foundation along with six other local charities focused on early childhood literacy. Since the program’s inception in 2009, it has raised nearly $3 million for local nonprofits, significantly impacting initiatives aimed at enhancing childhood literacy in Orange County.
Details on New and Returning Restaurants
This year, a total of 24 new restaurants will join the program, ensuring a wide variety of choices for food enthusiasts. Participating locations stretch across various districts in Orlando, including Winter Park, Restaurant Row, Downtown, and around Disney, providing diners with numerous options to explore the vibrant culinary scene.
Community Engagement and Supporting Local Charities
The funds raised from the dining experience will support organizations such as Boys 2 Men Mentoring and Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, among others. This initiative aims to close the literacy gap and provide educators with tools to offer effective reading instruction to young children in the community.
Making Reservations and Additional Offerings
Diners are encouraged to make reservations through OrlandoMagicalDining.com or via OpenTable to ensure their spot at one of the participating restaurants. In addition to dining, patrons can take advantage of the Magical Nights program, which offers exclusive hotel and resort deals for those wishing to turn their dinner into an overnight stay.
Transportation and Parking Options
For those visiting the restaurants, free parking will be available on certain levels of the ICON Park’s parking garage, with valet service options provided after 5 PM for added convenience.
Local Entertainment and Attractions
Besides enjoying exceptional food, patrons can also partake in local entertainment, shopping, and attractions that enhance their dining experience during the Magical Dining event.
This year’s Orlando Magical Dining Experience presents an excellent opportunity for both residents and visitors to explore the rich flavors of the city while contributing to meaningful local charities. With a record number of participating restaurants and special offerings, the event promises to be a highlight of the culinary calendar.
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Additional Resources
- Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is Back
- Orlando Date Night Guide: Magical Dining
- MyNews13: Magical Dining Anniversary
- WESH: 20 Years of Magical Dining
- Wikipedia: Orlando
- Google Search: Orlando Magical Dining
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