VOL 27 ISSUE 29, July 27, 2026
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Naples Ristorante e Bar, operated by Patina Group at Downtown Disney in California, launched the Ultimate Slice Showdown, a guest-driven competition inviting participants to submit original pizza recipes for a chance to have their creation featured on the restaurant’s fall 2026 menu.
Designed to celebrate Naples’ culinary heritage while creating a unique guest experience, the promotion combines guest participation, culinary creativity and live-event programming.
Above: Naples Ristorante e Bar, located at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, Calif., launched a guest-driven recipe contest to recognize its 25th anniversary.
The competition will culminate in a live tasting event Sept. 12, where five finalist pizzas selected by the Naples culinary team will be prepared for evaluation by a panel of culinary leaders, food media representatives and influencers.
Guests will have the opportunity to sample each finalist pizza and participate in a People’s Choice vote. The winning pizza will earn a spot on the Naples fall 2026 menu, continuing the restaurant’s tradition of innovation and guest engagement.
The Ultimate Slice Showdown has also generated significant visibility for Naples’ 25th anniversary campaign, earning coverage from Yahoo Travel and several Disney- and travel-focused media outlets. Collectively, the coverage generated more than 2 million media impressions, helping amplify awareness of the restaurant’s milestone anniversary and its ongoing commitment to creating memorable guest experiences at Downtown Disney District.