
The Edison at Disney Springs Second “Bartender Bash” with Silent Auction Benefiting Give Kids the World, Tickets on Sale Now. Join The Edison at Disney Springs for our second annual Bartender’s Bash! Award-winning local mixologists from the Central Florida area will compete to create palate-pleasing cocktails for a panel of local VIP judges, plus attendees. Sample and vote on inventive beverages while enjoying expertly prepared bites from various food stations.
This year, eight of Central Florida’s top mixologists from renowned locations such as The Edison, Morimoto Asia, Mather’s Social Gathering, Yak & Yeti, and Atlantic at Epic Universe will engage in spirited competition, aiming to win over palates with their delicious handcrafted cocktails. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to sample and vote on these cocktails while indulging in perfectly paired bites prepared by The Edison’s culinary team at various food stations.
2025 Contestants:
- Chelsea Gilpin –The Edison
- Blake Cain – Mather’s Social Gathering
- Lara McClelland –The Edison
- Corey Dawson –Yak & Yeti
- PJ Smerechansky – Atlantic at Epic Universe
- Frank Obregon Blasco – Morimoto Asia
- Bekks Santos – Nectar Room at Wave Hotel
- Sam Palermo – Independent

Silent Auction:
The night also features a silent auction with proceeds benefiting Give Kids the World Village, a leading nonprofit organization offering cost-free vacations to critically ill children and their families.
In addition to live entertainment, the evening will feature a silent auction benefiting Give Kids the World Village, which supports vacations for critically ill children and their families.
Thursday, August 21 – 6:30–9 p.m.
- $85++ per person
- $100++ VIP upgrade (early admission at 5:30 p.m., branded glasses, commemorative pin)
- $$++ Elite upgrade (limited availability, early admission, booth seating, branded glasses, commemorative pin, dedicated server, extra vote per person!)
Elite Booth Seating is available, offering early admission at 5:30 p.m., plus booth seating, a dedicated server, and an extra vote, at $150 per person. Contact The Edison at gjohnson@patinagroup.com for booking.