2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival |February 28 – April 21, 2025

 

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at the Disneyland Resort is a unique festival presented annually, in the Spring.  The festival includes tastings, seminars, culinary demonstrations, unique dining experiences, musical performances, and more.  With over 80 new items this year, you are sure to not run out of delicious food and drinks to try!

Admission – The California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is included with regular Disney California Adventure park admission. Some experiences and offerings will have an additional fee. Guests must be 21 years of age or over to participate in some events; valid ID required. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.

Reservations for Beverage Seminars, Special Meals and Celebrity Kitchen experiences during the California Adventure Food and Wine Festival can be made by calling (714) 781-DINE.

Demonstrations Seminars Dinners & Entertainment

Food & Wine Festival Marketplace Kiosk and Booth Menus

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Seminars, Entertainment, & More!

Culinary Demonstrations

There are a number of opportunities to watch some of the best chefs out there create their special dishes and kitchen hacks that will amaze! These culinary demonstrations are held at the Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land during the weekends of Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival. Guests do not need to pay a fee or reserve a space to attend the demonstrations. Additional event details can be found posted outside of the stage area.

Seminars

During the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival guests can attend education and tasting seminars to learn from some of the best wine makers, brew masters, sommeliers, and more! These events do require reservations as it is a separately ticketed event.  Guests are welcome to purchase their tickets the day of the event, however do to the limited space advanced reservations are recommended.

Seminars are approximately 45 minutes long. Guests must provide a valid government photo-ID to enter, and no one under the age of 21 (with or without a parent/guardian) is allowed to enter. Check in begins 15 minutes prior to start time.

 

Beer and Cider Education & Tasting Seminars
The following events take place from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Crowns & Hops Brewing Company with Teo Hunter and Beny Robinson
  • Friday, February 28
  • Saturday, March 1
  • Sunday, March 2
• Smog City Brewing Company with Jonathan Porter, Laurie Porter and Catherine Dolan Bottoms
  • Friday, March 7
  • Saturday, March 8
  • Sunday, March 9
• Three Weavers Brewing Company with Lynne Weaver and Tanya Bultsma
  • Friday, March 14
  • ]Saturday, March 15
  • Sunday, March 16
• Unsung Brewing Company with Mike Crea
  • Friday, March 21
  • Saturday, March 22
  • Sunday, March 23
• Karl Strauss Brewing Company with Paul Segura
  • Friday, March 28
  • Saturday, March 29
  • Sunday, March 30
• Stone Brewing Company with Gabriel Ryan
  • Friday, April 4
  • Saturday, April 5
  • Sunday, April 6
• Pizza Port Brewing Company with Gina Marsaglia and Jillian Davidson
  • Friday, April 11
  • Saturday, April 12
  • Sunday, April 13
• Coronado Brewing Company with Chris Sartori and Rick Chapman
  • Friday, April 18
  • Saturday, April 19
  • Sunday, April 20

Ethel M Chocolate & Wine Paring
The following events take place from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Friday, March 14, 2025
• Saturday, March 15, 2025
• Sunday, March 16, 2025

Mixology Seminar
The following events take place from 12:00 p.m to 12:30 p.m.

• Disney Mixology Class hosted by Carthay Circle Restaurant
  • Friday, February 28
  • Saturday, March 1
  • Sunday, March 2
• Mixology Class hosted by Bruce Glassman and Matthew Arkin of Batch 22
  • Friday, March 7
  • Saturday, March 8
  • Sunday, March 9
• Disney Mixology Class hosted by Hollywood Lounge
  • Friday, March 14
  • Saturday, March 15
  • Sunday, March 16
• Mixology Class hosted by Bad Birdy of KUDUOWL
  • Friday, March 21
  • Saturday, March 22
  • Sunday, March 23
• Disney Mixology Class hosted by Lamplight Lounge
  • Friday, March 28
  • Saturday, March 29
  • Sunday, March 30
• Disney Mixology Class hosted by Oga’s Cantina
  • Friday, April 4
  • Saturday, April 5
  • Sunday, April 6
• Mixology Class hosted by Broken Spirits Distillery
  • Friday, April 11
  • Saturday, April 12
  • Sunday, April 13
• Mixology Class hosted by Nene Gonzalez and Victoria Gonzalez of Alma de Agave
  • Friday, April 18
  • Saturday, April 19
• Mixology Class hosted by Adam Rains of Lemba Rum
  • Sunday, April 20

Wine Seminars
The following events take place from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Bodkin Wines with Chris Christensen
  • Friday, February 28
  • Saturday, March 1
  • Sunday, March 2
• Testarossa Winery with Rob Jensen
  • Friday, March 7
  • Saturday, March 8
  • Sunday, March 9
• McClain Cellars with Jason McClain
  • Friday, March 21
  • Saturday, March 22
  • Sunday, March 23
• Brown Estate with Chris Gaither, Master Sommelier
  • Friday, March 28
  • Saturday, March 29
  • Sunday, March 30
• Lombardi Wines with Tony Lombardi
  • Friday, April 4
  • Saturday, April 5
  • Sunday, April 6
• Decoy & Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards) with Dana Epperson
  • Friday, April 11
  • Saturday, April 12
  • Sunday, April 13
• Hill Family Estate with Ryan Hill
  • `Friday, April 18
  • Saturday, April 19
  • Sunday, April 20

Dinners & Entertainment

Carthay Circle Brewmaster Reception with Paul Segura, Karl Strauss Brewing Co.
Join Paul Segura for a delightful evening sampling a selection of 4 Karl Strauss beers. Each beer will be paired with an appetizer created by the Carthay Circle Restaurant culinary team.

Friday, March 28, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$175 per person (plus tax and gratuities)

Carthay Circle Winemaker Reception with Dana Epperson, Decoy & Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards)
Join Dana Epperson for a wonderful evening sampling a selection of 4 Decoy & Migration wines. Each wine will be paired with an appetizer created by the Carthay Circle Restaurant culinary team.

Friday, April 11, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$175 per person (plus tax and gratuities)

New! Dinner and Scotch Event at Hearthstone Lounge
Enjoy an intimate, special culinary and scotch dinner event at Hearthstone Lounge, amid beautiful artwork and a burnished copper hearthstone.

Indulge in a memorable evening, featuring rare and exceptional scotches from Highland Park of the Isle of Mull & Orkney and world-renowned The Macallan from Speyside, Scotland, drawn from the exclusive whiskey library of Hearthstone Lounge.

Your evening begins with tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and live music. Then, savor a 4-course tasting menu that is expertly crafted and paired with scotch selections by Executive Chef Marcel St. Pierre and accompanied by educational presentations from Highland Park and The Macallan.

Reservations for the Dinner and Scotch Event at Hearthstone Lounge are required, and space is limited. Don’t miss out—book now!

Event Details

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 5:15 PM
Location: Hearthstone Lounge, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Price: $495 per person (plus tax and gratuities)
Price includes 5-hour complimentary valet parking at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

Mixology Class at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
Learn to make a classic tiki libation in the legendary Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar.

After enjoying your hand-crafted cocktail, indulge in tray-passed hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the sounds of the island at the outdoor fireplace. Plus, take home a Trader Sam’s fan favorite mug as a souvenir of your adventure.

Reservations for mixology classes at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar are required and space is limited for these popular events. Don’t miss out—book now!

Event Details

Location: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Disneyland Hotel
Price: $159 per person (plus tax and gratuities)
Event Schedule
Events take place at 11:00 AM*, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the following days:

March 3, 2025
March 17, 2025
March 31, 2025
April 14, 2025
Shared tables will be available. Reserved or assigned seating is not available. A portion of this event takes place outdoors; please plan accordingly.

*The 11:00 AM classes on March 3 and April 14 are available to eligible Disney Vacation Club Members only. Bookings for March 3 can be made now. Bookings for April 14 can be made starting February 15, 2025. Members can call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 to check availability and book.

Food and Wine Experience with Hearthstone Lounge: “A Walk on the Silverado Trail”
Hosted by the venerable Hearthstone Lounge at the beautiful Mariposa Pool deck, sip a curated selection of Silverado Trail’s exquisite wines delightfully paired with cuisine specially crafted by the talented Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa culinary team. Featured wineries will be announced at a later date.

Reservations for Food and Wine Experience with Hearthstone Lounge: “A Walk on the Silverado Trail” are required and space is limited for this popular event. Don’t miss out—book now!

Event Details

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Mariposa Pool Deck, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Price: $295 per person (plus tax and gratuities)
Price includes 5-hour complimentary valet parking at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

A combination of shared standing and dining tables will be available. Reserved or assigned seating is not available. This event takes place outdoors; please plan accordingly.

Festival Marketplaces Kiosks for the Food and Wine Festival

 LA Style Golden Dreams Uncork California Garlic Kissed Peppers Cali-ente California Craft Brews Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo Mercado de Antojos Other Participating Locations

 

LA Style

Food

• Mini LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo, pepper and onion relish, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions (New)
  
• Western BBQ Burger Bao with sweet barbecue sauce, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions (New)
  
  

Beverages

• Cantarito-Style Paloma: Reposado tequila, lime and habanero-infused pineapple juices, rock melon syrup, and Fresca garnished with a pineapple wheel and Tajín Clásico

Golden Dreams

Food

• Musubi Fried Rice: Aulani Resort-inspired steamed rice with egg, glazed spiced ham, umami mayo, and furikake (New)
• Cherry Cobbler Pot de Crème: Vanilla custard, cherry filling, and oat crumble (Plant-based) (New)

Beverages

• Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.® Mexico Origin Coffee, Maple Syrup, Brown Butter & Demerara Syrups and Oat Milk, with a Blueberry Sweet Cream, garnished with Cinnamon-flavored Cereal Crumble

 

 

Uncork California

Food:

• Mickey-shaped macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces: Chocolate Mickey-shaped macaron filled with caramel ganache made with SNICKERS bar pieces

Beverages

• Lychee Melon Cocktail: White wine aperitif, vodka, lychee and lime juices, and rock melon syrup garnished with a skewered lychee (New)
• California Wine Cocktail: White wine, gin, peach purée, lemon juice, and blue curaçao syrup garnished with blue rock candy (New)
• Strawberry and Cola Cocktail: Central Coast Pinot Noir, whiskey, Italian amaro, Coca-Cola, strawberry purée, and lime juice garnished with a skewered lime gummy (New)
• Cocktail Flight (New)
• Green Apple Slush Cocktail: Green Apple BeatBox, blue curaçao syrup, melon liqueur, kiwi purée, and lime juice garnished with a shark gummy (New)
• Kendall Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay (New)
• Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (New)
• Daou Vineyards, Chemin de Fleurs (New)
• J. Lohr Vineyards, Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon (New)
• Silverado Vineyards, Mt. George Merlot (New)
• Presqu’ile Winery Syrah (New)
• J Vineyards & Winery, J Cuvée Sparkling Wine (New)
• White Wine Flight (New)
• Red Wine Flight (New)

Garlic Kissed

Food

Sirloin Gruyére Mac & Cheese with black garlic chimichurri and garlic butter crunch (New)

Beverages

• Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler: Huckleberry and agave syrups, grapefruit soda, lemon and orange juices, and Gold Peak Black Tea garnished with an orange wedge (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Guava Lychee Mule: Vodka, guava nectar, ginger and lychee syrups, lemon juice, and ACE Guava Hard Cider garnished with a lemon wheel

Peppers Cali-Ente

Food

• Shrimp Papas Locas: Cheddar-bacon potatoes with jalapeño cheese sauce and spicy shrimp featuring Tajín Chile Lime sauce
  
• Corn Chip Chili Pie featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef: Seasoned IMPOSSIBLE Beef, spicy cheese sauce, tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and cream (New)

Beverages

• Pickle Whiskey Sour Cocktail: Bourbon, pickle juice, lime juice, and sweet and sour, garnished with Tajín Chile Lime Sauce, Tajín, and a pickle spear (New)

California Craft Brews

Food

• Lemon Pepper Wings with garlic ranch (New)
•  Sloppy Joe Slider featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with cheese (New)

 

Beverages

• California Punch: Mango purée, guava nectar, cucumber syrup and lemon juice, garnished with a mango chile lollipop (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Mango Guava Cocktail: Vodka, mango purée, guava nectar, cucumber syrup, and lemon juice garnished with a rainbow sour belt gummy (New)
• Chapman Crafted Orange Plaza Pale (New)
• Noble Ale Works Flamigle Hard Seltzer (New)
• Stereo Brewing a More Perfect Day Double IPA (New)
• Green Cheek Guava in Berlin Berliner-style Weisse (New)
• Spring Beer Flight (New)
• Disney California Adventure Food & Wine CORKCICLE Eco Stacker: Add a souvenir vessel with purchase of beer or seltzer. Excludes 10oz pours. Limit two (2) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply. While supplies last.

Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo

Food

• Asa’DOS: Grilled skirt steak and chipotle chicken with Spanish rice and salsa verde (New)

Beverages

• Açai Passion Tea-ki Cocktail: Pineapple rum, dark rum, passion fruit syrup, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Açai Black Tea, and lime juice garnished with a skewered
• Luxardo cherry and pineapple wedge (New)
  
• Estrella Jalisco Mexican Lager (New)
  
• Estrella Jalisco Michelada (New)
  
• Golden Road Ride on Tropical Hazy IPA (New)
  
• LA Bodega Költura Kölsch (New)
  
• Russian River Blind Pig IPA (New)
  
• Study Break LA Punch Hard Seltzer (New)
  
• Festival Beer Flight
  
• Disney California Adventure Food & Wine CORKCICLE Eco Stacker: Add a souvenir vessel with purchase of beer or seltzer. Excludes 10oz pours. Limit two (2) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply. While supplies last.

NEW! Mercado de Antojos

Food

• Birria Mac & Cheese with onion-cilantro sauce and tortilla crunch (New)
• Café de Olla Tres Leches Cake: Café de olla-infused tres leches topped with piloncillo chantilly, cinnamon, and a Mickey-shaped cookie (New)

 

Beverages

• Raspberry Horchata: Raspberry, almond and cinnamon syrups, rice pudding, milk, and condensed milk garnished with skewered raspberries (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
• Watermelon Cucumber Mojito: White rum, watermelon liqueur, mojito and cucumber syrups, watermelon purée, and lime juice topped with Topo Chico garnished with watermelon and Tajín Twist

Other Locations Throughout Disney California Adventure Park

Ant Cass Cafe

• Burrata Toast: Toasted sourdough, onion jam, burrata, tomatoes, arugula, and balsamic glaze (New)
• Placido Pinot Grigio (New)

Award Wieners

• Mini LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo, pepper and onion relish, and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions (New)

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta 

• Smoked Hawaiian Pizza: Spicy marinara, smoked mozzarella, glazed ham, and charred pineapple (Available by the slice or a whole pie) (New)
• Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake: Coconut cheesecake topped with pineapple jam, pineapple mousse, and a maraschino cherry (New)

Cappuccino Cart

• Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee bundt cake with chocolate mousse filling and a coffee-flavored liqueur glaze

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream

• Strawberry Shortcake: Angel food cake, vanilla ice cream, strawberry syrup, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries (New)

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill 

• Strawberry Horchata: House-made rice and cinnamon beverage with strawberry sauce (Non-alcoholic beverage)
• Strawberry Horchata with Rum: House-made rice and cinnamon beverage with strawberry sauce and spiced rum

Corn Dog Castle

• SoCal Corn Dog rolled in fries and topped with tomato and pickle relish, American cheese, and house dressing (New)

Cozy Cone Motel 5: Popcone

• Corn Chip Chili Pie featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef: Seasoned IMPOSSIBLE Beef, spicy cheese sauce, tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and crema (New)

Hollywood Lounge 

• Boen Winery Pinot Noir (New)
• White Haven Winery Sauvignon Blanc (New)
• Château De Campuget Rose (New)
• Wine Flight (New)

Lamplight Lounge 

• Strawberry Lemonade Donuts

Paradise Beer Garden

• Smog City Snugglebug Sour Blonde Ale (New)
• Latitude 33 Honey Hips Honey Ale (New)
• Harland Double IPA (New)
• Ogopogo Brewing La Llorona Mexican Larger (New)
• 2Towns Ciderhouse Made Marion Blackberry Cider (New)
• Four Sons CocoNutorious Coconut Amber Ale (New)
• Gamecraft Cosmo-Naut Cranberry Lime Seltzer (New)
• Offshoot Relax Hazy IPA (New)
• Russian River Happy Hops IPA (New)
• Stereo Brewing Co Perfect Day IPA
• Karl Strauss Peanut Butter Cup Porter (New)
• IPYay Flight (New)
• Fun and Fruity Flight (New)
• Build Your Own Flight
• Disney California Adventure Food & Wine CORKCICLE Eco Stacker: Add a souvenir vessel with purchase of beer or seltzer. Excludes 10oz pours. Limit two (2) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply. While supplies last.

Paradise Garden Grill 

• Chicken Taquito Ahogado: Served in salsa verde with Spanish rice, avocado crema, sour cream, pickled onion, cotija, and cilantro (New)
• Al Pastor Tacos: Pineapple-achiote-marinated pork with avocado spread and tomatillo salsa served with Spanish rice and refried beans and topped with queso fresco
• Esquites Loaded Chips: Chile-lime chips smothered in corn kernels, cotija cheese, chile-lime seasoning, and crema
• Huarache with soy-based chorizo beans, seasoned steak tips, lettuce, cheese, avocado crema, and tomatillo salsa served with Spanish rice and refried beans and topped with nopales pico de gallo (Plant-based)
• Pescado Zarandeado: Whole grilled fish with corn tortillas, refried beans, Spanish rice, zesty slaw, pickled vegetables, and a side of chips and salsa (New)
• Street-style Taco: Al pastor taco in a corn tortilla served with Spanish rice and refried beans with choice of small DASANI water or small lowfat milk (Kids Meal)
• Cheese Quesadilla: Whole wheat tortilla filled with jack and cheddar, served with a Cuties Mandarin Orange and applesauce with choice of small DASANI water or small lowfat milk
• Lime Parfait: Layers of graham cracker crust, lime cream cheese mousse, and lime-orange gelée topped with chantilly (New)
• Cantarito-Style Paloma: Reposado tequila, habanero-infused pineapple juice, rock melon syrup, lime juice and Fresca, garnished with a pineapple wheel and Tajín
  Hard Peach Tea Seltzer (New)

Schmoozies!

• Study Break Brewery Lychee + White Tea (New)

Smokejumpers Grill

• Lemon Pepper Wings with garlic ranch (New)
• Pickle Whiskey Sour Cocktail: Bourbon, pickle juice, lime juice, and sweet and sour garnished with Tajín mild hot sauce rim, Tajín, and a pickle spear (New)

Sonoma Terrace 

•  Birria Mac & Cheese with onion-cilantro sauce and tortilla crunch (New)
• Study Break Ube Hard Seltzer (New)
• Disney California Adventure Food & Wine CORKCICLE Eco Stacker: Add a souvenir vessel with purchase of beer or seltzer. Excludes 10oz pours. Limit two (2) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply. While supplies last.

Studio Catering Co.

• Thai-inspired Burrito: Chicken satay, pad Thai noodles, peanut sauce, pineapple fried rice, and chile crisp (New)
• Salsa Verde Chicharrón Tacos: Pork belly chicharrón tossed in warm salsa verde and topped with salsa macha and pickled onions (New)

Terran Treats

• Crème Brûlée Churro: Pastry cream, strawberry coulis, and crushed brûléed sugar (New)

Select Outdoor Vending Locations

• Teriyaki Turkey Leg
• Loaded Carnitas Pretzel Bites with cheese sauce, salsa verde, cilantro, and onions

Churros at Hollywood Land 

•  Peach Tea Churro: Classic churro rolled in peach sugar with diced peaches and peach tea sauce (New)

 

Churros near Goofy’s Sky School & Senor Buzz Churros

• Mango Sticky Rice-inspired Churro: Classic churro rolled in sugar with sticky rice and mango pieces (New)

Willie’s Churros 

• Strawberry-Caramel Churro with whipped topping, strawberries, and caramel (New)

Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Pixar Place Hotel

Great Maple Modern American Eatery

• Red Wine Braised Short Ribs: Garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal roasted vegetables, and Luxardo cherry jus paired with Hourglass HG III Red Blend
• Crab Cakes: Caper remoulade, frisée salad, and charred lemon paired with Barton & Guestier Bordeaux Blanc

Downtown Disney District

Ballast Point Brewing Co. 

• Braised Short Rib: Boneless beef short rib served with cheesy polenta, roasted baby carrots, and a red wine demi-glace

Kayla’s Cakes

• Honey and Lavender Macaron: Organic lavender-infused custard cream and sweet golden honey filling

Seoul Sister at Parkside Market

• Braised Pork Belly: Ssam lettuce wrap with spicy gochu Seoul sauce

Vista Parkside Market

• Velvet Noir: Cold brew cocktail with layers of velvety chocolate that intertwine with the tart sweetness of blackberry, blackcurrant, and cherry

Salt & Straw 

• Pink Rosé & Watermelon Sorbet: Watermelon and rosé sorbet with rosé-raspberry jam
• Aged Dark Ale with Manchego: Aged dark ale fudge swirled with Manchego cheese and tart cherry marmalade

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available March 1 through April 22)

• Filet Sliders: Two filet sliders topped with crispy onions and horseradish cream paired with shoestring fries

 

Sip and Savor Pass

Sip and Savor Passes provide an opportunity to sample many of the menu selections at the Marketplace booths.

Each Sip and Savor Pass will be offered. In addition to a reduced price, Annual Passholders will receive a special souvenir lanyard. The Sip and Savor Pass lets you try up to eight different food or non-alcoholic beverage items at participating locations anytime throughout the festival.

If trying eight items seems like a daunting task, splitting the pass with a friend, or purchasing a four-coupon Sip and Savor Pass are great ways to indulge your sweet and savory curiosities. These can be purchased throughout the park at various locations.

*Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival details subject to change or cancellation.*