Disneyland Resort hosts some of the best food festivals I can think of. Sorry, EPCOT, but I truly think Disney California Adventure takes the top prize for the best ones! Late winter and early spring at Disneyland means it’s time once again for the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival.
The flagship festival at California Adventure is filled with limited-time food and beverage items, many of which are new each and every year. If you’re planning on visiting Disneyland from late February through late April, keep reading and find out more about what is my personal favorite Disney theme park food festival.
Click below to help navigate your way through this ultimate Food and Wine Festival guide:
- When does this year’s festival take place?
- Food and Wine Festival Booths
- Additional Food and Wine Festival Dining Locations
- Bookable dining experiences
What happens during the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival?
The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is an annual festival spanning roughly eight weeks. Typically lasting from late February through late April, limited-time food and beverage items are available for purchase at booths that pop up around the park.
You can find a variety of menu items (which we’ll cover in a minute) that cater to all kinds of palates. And with a wide variety of craft beer and wine selections, this is absolutely an adult-friendly festival. In addition to food and drinks, you can find live entertainment, cooking and beverage demonstrations, shopping, and more. Disney California Adventure takes on a whole different vibe during the Food and Wine Festival!
Guests can also catch some fun overlays during Food and Wine Festival, like the limited-time return of Soarin’ Over California!
While the food requires a separate purchase, being in and among the festival is included with your park admission. So it’s not like the festival takes place in some off-limits area that requires its own ticket, if that makes sense. Just like the EPCOT festivals, the DCA Food and Wine Festival is available to all guests.
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When does the next Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival take place?
In 2025, the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival runs from February 28 through April 21. The festival takes place daily, so no matter when you visit during that time frame, the park will be in full festival mode!
The festival booths (we’ll go over this year’s menus in a sec) are also open daily, though their hours may vary slightly from the park. Below, we’ll go over all of the latest food and beverage menus so you can plan your visit! If you’re reading this article outside of the festival dates, the menus will give you an idea of what you can expect at next year’s festival.
Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Booth Menus
CALIFORNIA CRAFT BREWS
Food
- Lemon Pepper Wings with garlic ranch (New)
- Sloppy Joe Slider featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with cheese (New)
- California Punch: Mango purée, guava nectar, cucumber syrup and lemon juice, garnished with a mango chile lollipop (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Beverages
- 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.
GARLIC KISSED
Food
- Sirloin Gruyére Mac & Cheese with black garlic chimichurri and garlic butter crunch (New)
- 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)
Beverages
- Guava Lychee Mule: Vodka, guava nectar, ginger and lychee syrups, lemon juice, and ACE Guava Hard Cider garnished with a lemon wheel
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, oat milk, demerara, maple & brown butter syrups, topped with blueberry sweet cream, garnished with cinnamon-flavored cereal crumble
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
NEW BOOTH FOR 2025! 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)
- Raspberry Horchata: Raspberry, almond and cinnamon syrups, rice pudding, milk, and condensed milk garnished with skewered raspberries (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Beverages
- 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
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)
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)
SIP AND SAVOR PASS
Having a hard time deciding what to buy at the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival? Buy a Sip and Savor Pass and you can wind up saving a few bucks over the course of your visit. The Sip and Savor Pass is a convenient way to pay one time and try a bunch of food or non-alcoholic beverage items.
One Sip and Savor Pass lets you try eight food or nonalcoholic beverage items at participating locations throughout the duration of the festival.
Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Additional Dining Location Menus
In addition to the food booths, several dining locations around Disneyland Resort participate in the Food and Wine Festival with their own special menu items. Below are this year’s offerings:
AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
Aunt Cass Café (San Fransokyo Square)
- Burrata Toast: Toasted sourdough, onion jam, burrata, tomatoes, arugula, and balsamic glaze (New)
- Placido Pinot Grigio (New)
Award Wieners (Hollywood Land)
- Mini LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo, pepper and onion relish, and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions (New)
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Paradise Gardens Park)
- 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 (San Fransokyo Square)
- Coffee Bundt Cake: Coffee bundt cake with chocolate mousse filling and a coffee-flavored liqueur glaze
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Buena Vista Street)
- Strawberry Shortcake: Angel food cake, vanilla ice cream, strawberry syrup, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries (New)
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (San Fransokyo Square)
- Strawberry Horchata: Sweet rice beverage with cinnamon and strawberry purée (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Strawberry Horchata with Rum: Sweet rice beverage with cinnamon, strawberry purée, and a shot of rum
- Horchata with Rum: Sweet rice beverage with cinnamon and a shot of rum
Corn Dog Castle (Paradise Gardens Park)
- SoCal Corn Dog rolled in fries and topped with tomato and pickle relish, American cheese, and house dressing (New)
Cozy Cone Motel 5: Popcone (Cars Land)
- Corn Chip Chili Pie featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef: Seasoned IMPOSSIBLE Beef, spicy cheese sauce, tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and crema (New)
Hollywood Lounge (Hollywood Land)
- Boen Winery Pinot Noir (New)
- White Haven Winery Sauvignon Blanc (New)
- Château De Campuget Rose (New)
- Wine Flight (New)
Lamplight Lounge (Pixar Pier)
- Strawberry Lemonade Donuts
Paradise Beer Garden (Paradise Gardens Park)
- 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 (Paradise Gardens Park)
- 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! (Hollywood Land)
- Study Break Brewery Lychee + White Tea (New)
Smokejumpers Grill (Grizzly Peak)
- 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 (Performance Corridor)
- 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. (Hollywood Land)
- 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 (Avengers Campus)
- 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 and Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier
- Mango Sticky Rice-inspired Churro: Classic churro rolled in sugar with sticky rice and mango pieces (New)
Willie’s Churros at Buena Vista Street
- Strawberry-Caramel Churro with whipped topping, strawberries, and caramel (New)
AT 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 Cake
- 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
- Filet Sliders: Two filet sliders topped with crispy onions and horseradish cream and paired with shoestring fries
AT 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
Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Bookable Dining Experiences
If you want to have a Food and Wine Festival experience that few other guests can say that they had, then the bookable dining experiences are where you want to look. There are several limited-attendance events that happen around California Adventure as well as the hotels at Disneyland Resort:
BEVERAGE SEMINARS
Beer and Cider Education & Tasting Seminars (all take place from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM)
- February 28, March 1 – 2: Crowns & Hops Brewing Company with Teo Hunter and Beny Robinson
- March 7 – 9: Smog City Brewing Company with Jonathan Porter, Laurie Porter and Catherine Dolan Bottoms
- March 14 – 16: Three Weavers Brewing Company with Lynne Weaver and Tanya Bultsma
- March 21 – 23: Unsung Brewing Company with Mike Crea
- March 28 – 30: Karl Strauss Brewing Company with Paul Segura
- April 4 – 6: Stone Brewing Company with Gabriel Ryan
- April 11 – 13: Pizza Port Brewing Company with Gina Marsaglia and Jillian Davidson
- April 18 – 20: Coronado Brewing Company with Chris Sartori and Rick Chapman
Mixology Education & Cocktail Making Seminars (all take place from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:30 PM)
- February 28, March 1 – 2: Disney Mixology Class hosted by Carthay Circle Restaurant
- March 7 – 9: Mixology Class hosted by Bruce Glassman and Matthew Arkin of Batch 22
- March 14 – 16: Disney Mixology Class hosted by Hollywood Lounge
- March 21 – 23: Mixology Class hosted by Bad Birdy of KUDUOWL
- March 28 – 30: Disney Mixology Class hosted by Lamplight Lounge
- April 4 – 6: Disney Mixology Class hosted by Oga’s Cantina
- April 11 – 13: Mixology Class hosted by Broken Spirits Distillery
- April 18 – 19: Mixology Class hosted by Nene Gonzalez and Victoria Gonzalez of Alma de Agave
- April 20: Mixology Class hosted by Adam Rains of Lemba Rum
Wine Education & Tasting Seminars (all take place from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM)
- February 28, March 1 – 2: Bodkin Wines with Chris Christensen
- March 7 – 9: Testarossa Winery with Rob Jensen
- March 14 – 16: Ethel M Chocolate & Wine Pairing with Join Ethel M chocolate historian David Borghesani
- March 21 – 23: McClain Cellars with Jason McClain
- March 28 – 30: Brown Estate with Chris Gaither, Master Sommelier
- April 4 – 6: Lombardi Wines with Tony Lombardi
- April 11 – 13: Decoy & Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards) with Dana Epperson
- April 18 – 20: Hill Family Estate with Ryan Hill
CARTHAY CIRCLE RECEPTIONS
Head to Carthay Circle in Disney California Adventure on two select evenings for a two-hour reception with a noted beer or wine expert. Beverages are paired with an appetizer created just for the event. Learn more here.
Carthay Circle Brewmaster Reception with Paul Segura, Karl Strauss Brewing Co.
- When: Friday, March 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Cost: $175 per person
- 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.
Carthay Circle Winemaker Reception with Dana Epperson, Decoy & Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards)
- When: Friday, April 11, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Cost: $175 per person
- 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.
EVENTS AT DISNEYLAND RESORT HOTELS
Escape the crowds in the theme parks and head to the Disneyland Resort hotels for intimate food and beverage events. These bookable experiences only happen on select dates and at select times, and attendance is limited – basically, these are the ultimate Food and Wine Festival experiences. Learn more about these bookable events.
New for 2025! Dinner and Scotch Event at Hearthstone Lounge
- When: Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025, starting at 5:15 PM
- Where: Hearthstone Lounge, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Cost: $495 per person
- This event features 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. Admission includes tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and live music followed by 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.
Mixology Class at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
- When: March 3, March 17, 2025, March 31, 2025 and April 14, 2025 (all four days have classes at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Note that the 11:00 AM class on March 3 and April 14 are available to Disney Vacation Club Members only)
- Where: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Disneyland Hotel
- Cost: $159 per person
- After enjoying a 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.
Food and Wine Experience with Hearthstone Lounge: “A Walk on the Silverado Trail”
- When: Date: Friday, April 18, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Where: Mariposa Pool Deck, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Cost: $295 per person
- 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.
Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Entertainment
Part of the entertainment offerings at the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival are the culinary demonstrations! Celebrated chefs step out on the Hollywood Backlot Stage to share their insights on how to prepare dishes curated just for the festival. Keep an eye on this space as well as Disneyland’s website as we learn more about this year’s offerings.
Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Tips and Tricks
- Buy the Sip and Savor Pass. This pass turns out to be a solid money-saving venture if you use it strategically. Redeem your pass for eight of the more pricey food items, and you’ll come out ahead financially. The pass lasts for the duration of the festival, so if you visit on multiple days, you can use the same pass until all eight credentials have been redeemed.
- Don’t forget about dining locations outside the parks! As we covered above with the festival menus, dining locations outside of Disney California Adventure also participate in the Food and Wine Festival. Downtown Disney is a great spot to grab a bite to eat, and several of its restaurants have limited-time menu specials just for the festival.
- Check out a beverage seminar. These are great low-cost ways to add something special to your festival day. If you’re visiting the festival on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, you’ll likely find a beverage seminar you can pop into and attend. They only last 30 minutes, so they won’t take up a lot of time, either!
- Ride Soarin’ Over California. Each year for the Food and Wine Festival, Soarin’ Around the World reverts back to its original version, Soarin’ Over California. Personally, I think the O.G. version is far superior, so I make it a point to ride it every time I visit Disney California Adventure during this festival.
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