Are you ready to eat and drink your way throughout the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival? Before you go, there is some critical information you need to know.
The Festival will run from March 3rd through April 25th, 2023, and will feature food booths, merchandise, entertainment, and SO much more. We’ve made our way over to Disneyland Resort to experience everything the Festival has to offer and now we’re sharing a complete guide so you know just what to expect!
Festival Marketplaces
First up, we’ve got the Festival Marketplaces. Throughout various spots in California Adventure, you’ll find food booths with all kinds of unique items.
From wine and beer to artichoke pizzetta and pork belly, there’s a lot to try.
Over at D•Lish we picked up a beef and barley poutine as well as an apricot tequila cooler.
The Food and Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure soft-opened some of its booths today! ? Take a look at what we got at D-Lish ⬇️
? Beef and Barley Poutine
? Apricot Tequila Cooler pic.twitter.com/CmcX81dOJw— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) March 3, 2023
Let’s take a look at Garlic Kissed at the DCA Food and Wine Festival! ✨
? Grilled Top Sirloin
? Carbonara-Garlic Mac & Cheese with Nueske’s® Peppered Bacon
? Guave Lychee Mule
? Raspberry Limoncello Ade pic.twitter.com/6JfhikQUgi— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) March 3, 2023
Then it was time to check out the Avocado Time booth! This booth is serving up some unique dishes like the Impossible Nacho Mac & Cheese and Impossible Al Pastor Taco. Plus you can pick up a non-alcoholic Blackberry Lavender Lemonade, and check out that fun green grapes glow cube!
And now it’s AVOCADO TIME ? at Disney California Adventure! Lots of plant-based options at this booth.
? Impossible™ Nacho Mac & Cheese
? Impossible™ Al Pastor Taco
? Blackberry-Lavender Lemonade (non-alcoholic) pic.twitter.com/N8cOGpWBcx— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) March 3, 2023
It’s getting hot in here ? at Peppers Cali-ente!
?️ Camerones a la Diabla: Spicy Shrimp with California Chile and Cilantro Rice pic.twitter.com/GhcqQu35sp
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If you want some wings, a brisket slider, AND colorful drinks, Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo is the place to go!
Time to try out Cluck a Doodle Moo at Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine festival! ✨
? Smoked Honey-Habanero Chicken Wings
? BBQ Beef Brisket Slider
? Chipotle-Pineapple Bourbon Sour
? Smoked Cherry Mezcal-iki Cocktail pic.twitter.com/zCToHYroOB— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) March 3, 2023
Our last booth of the night at Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival was the Berry Patch! ?
?Kenny’s Family Cheesecake topped with mixed berry compote
?Blueberry-Buttermilk Pie
☕️Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew pic.twitter.com/iUN7BeAo06— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) March 3, 2023
Coming at you from DCA’s Food & Wine Festival! Over at Avengers Campus you can find the Like a Lemon-Raspberry Pie Churro. ?? pic.twitter.com/YxlrV2fJd2
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Over at Paradise Garden Grill, we picked up a whole bunch of treats like the Impossible Gyro Fries, Buffalo Mac & Cheese, a cobbler, and a drink. We’re going to need some extra stretchy pants!
Next stop, Paradise Garden Grill!
✅Impossible Gyro Fries
✅Buffalo Mac & Cheese
✅Peach Blueberry Cobbler
✅Wine Float Cocktail pic.twitter.com/XQTV5xboyZ— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) March 3, 2023
During our trip, we also picked up the Artichoke Pizzetta at I Heart Artichokes. It’s $7.25 and features Artichoke & Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, and Lemon Olive Oil-drizzled Micro Greens.
Which of these items would you most want to try?
CLICK HERE to see the complete list of menus and prices for the Festival food booths
Want to know what eats you shouldn’t skip at the Food & Wine Festival? Click here!
Sip and Savor Pass
If you want to try a little bit of everything, consider grabbing the Sip and Savor Pass. This is a pass you can buy that provides you with a commemorative credential, a lanyard, and 8 “entitlement tabs” that you can redeem at select spots for certain food items and non-alcoholic drinks.
The pass is $59 regularly, and $54 for those with eligible discounts (like Magic Key holders and Cast Members).
Here’s a list of where you can redeem your entitlement tabs:
Festival Marketplaces
- Avocado Time
- Berry Patch
- California Craft Brews
- Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo
- D•Lish
- Garlic Kissed
- Golden Dreams
- I Heart Artichokes
- LA Style
- Nuts About Cheese
- Peppers Cali-ente
- Uncork California
Dining Locations — Note that Disney warns: “Sip and Savor offerings at these locations are tasting-size portions only, not full entrées.”
- Cappuccino Cart
- Churros at Hollywood Land
- Cocina Cucamonga
- Festival Food and Beverage Cart
- Pacific Wharf Café
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Sonoma Terrace
- Studio Catering Co.
- Terran Treats
- Willie’s Churro
If you’re looking to sort of limit your spending at the Festival and get a fun souvenir, this could be a good thing to buy!
Culinary Demonstrations
But there’s more to the Festival than just eating the food! While there, be sure to look for culinary demonstrations led by local chefs, visiting chefs, and even Disney chefs. They’ll prepare some recipes on stage from Friday through Sunday.
More Food Fun
And there’s even more food fun to be had. If you stop by Sonoma Terrace you can experience Cocktails @ Sonoma Terrace hosted by CORKCICLE®. During the Food & Wine Festival, you’ll find an “expanded menu” here of craft brews, cocktails, snacks, and more.
You can also book some unique things if you want to take your Food & Wine experience to the next level. There are a few different classes including:
Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions — You’ll be able to enjoy some California wines paired with small plates. Here is some of the info and pricing:
- GoGi Wines (with Kurt Russell) Friday, March 10, 2023 — 6:30PM — $150 per person—plus tax and gratuities
- McBride Sisters Wine Co. (with Nicole Rabago & Amy Butler) — Friday, March 31, 2023 — 6:30PM — $150 per person—plus tax and gratuities
- Fess Parker Winery — Friday, April 14, 2023 — 6:30 PM — $150 per person—plus tax and gratuities
Wine, Beer, and Mixology Education & Tasting Seminars — These are 45-minute sessions that focus either on wine, beer, or mixology and sometimes even feature iconic Disneyland spots like Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar.
Hotel Winemaker & Mixology Class Experiences — On select days you can buy tickets to experience a mixology seminar at Trader Sam’s or at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
- Trader Sam’s Tiki Mixology Seminar — Disneyland Hotel — Monday, March 6 & Monday, April 10 — $159 per person—plus tax and gratuities
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Food and Wine Experience — Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa — Friday, April 21 — $225 per person—plus tax and gratuities
The prices for these vary. You can view the available events and buy tickets online.
Entertainment
Also available during the Festival is some entertainment. There are special activity zones and demonstrations families can look for to enjoy. And there’s live music as well, so get ready to boogie! You can see lots of the live music described below.
And here’s a map of the event locations.
There are lots of things to enjoy.
And you’ll want to look closely for the returning Jammin’ Chefs!
During this little show, you’ll see Disney characters dancing along to the tunes the Jammin’ Chefs play.
Even Clarabelle Cow made an appearance!
Daisy & Clarabelle Cow are out here dancing along with the Jammin’ Chefs!?? pic.twitter.com/KUwUzUDs6H
— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) March 3, 2023
If you want some more fun, you can stop by Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party which features characters from the show on Disney Junior.
The Return of Soarin’ Over California!
If you absolutely love the old Soarin’ Over California ride, it’s time to rush to Disneyland. Throughout the Festival, Soarin’ Over California returns to Disneyland so you can soak in those nostalgic views and music.
This version of the ride will be available from March 3rd through April 25th.
Merchandise
You can also pick up some Festival-themed merchandise. Look for these to be available at certain shops and kiosks throughout the park.
We’ve spotted these DCA Food & Wine Festival 2023 ears! You can get these for $34.99. ?? pic.twitter.com/kFddWHY06a
— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) March 3, 2023
And MORE!
For more Festival fun, you can visit the Disneyland Resort hotels and Downtown Disney District for special crafts, artist signings, and other activities.
And that’s a look at the Food & Wine Festival. We’ll be updating this post with more photos, videos, and information soon, so check back for more news!
Will you be going to the Food & Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments.
Hi. Where can we go to purchase the Sip & Savor card? And is there no discount this year for using our Disney Visa Card?
Hi Sharon! Sip and Savor passes can be purchased inside the park at Seaside Souvenirs, Lunar New Year Marketplaces, and the Merchandise Marketplace in Paradise Gardens Park. Have a great time!