All Events at Disney California Adventure or Resort in Disneyland during March, April, June, July, August, September, November and December of 2016 and 2017

March 2016

Mar. 18 - Apr. 15a bug's land : Disney California AdventureJungle Book Sneak Peek The Bugs Land theater is showing a sneak peek of The Jungle Book, which opens on April 15.

April 2016

Mar. 18 - Apr. 15a bug's land : Disney California AdventureJungle Book Sneak Peek The Bugs Land theater is showing a sneak peek of The Jungle Book, which opens on April 15.
April 1 - May 1Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortDisney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Features culinary demonstrations, seminars, and new Festival Marketplaces. Festival Marketplaces are open daily; other events are Fridays-Sundays only.
Apr. 15Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortRidley Pearson Book Signing Author Ridley Pearson will celebrate the release of his newest book, Kingdom Keepers: The Return, Book 2: Legacy of Secrets on April 15 at Off the Page from 1 to 3 p.m.

June 2016

May. 06 - Jun. 12Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventureSneak Peak of Alice Through the Looking Glass Starting on May 6, the preview of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater (formerly Muppets Theater).
May. 13 - Jun. 17Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortGrad Nites Grad Nites are a private event taking place at Disney California Adventure on select nights in May and June from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The dates for 2016 are: May 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 31 June 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 DCA closes at 9:00 p.m. on all party evenings.
Jun. 17Condor Flats : Disney California AdventureSoarin' Around the World Opens Soarin' Around the World, with a new film featuring spectacular aerial scenes from all over the world, opens on June 17, 2016.

July 2016

Jul. 01 - Aug. 14Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventureSneak peek of Pete's Dragon at Sunset Showcase Theater This sneak peek of the movie features in-theater special effects.

August 2016

Jul. 01 - Aug. 14Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventureSneak peek of Pete's Dragon at Sunset Showcase Theater This sneak peek of the movie features in-theater special effects.

September 2016

Sep. 06 - Oct. 02Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortAP Days at Disney California Adventure AP Days will take place at Disney California Adventure from September 6-October 2. Special events for Annual Passholders include Disney character appearances, a series of AP buttons and recipe cards (a new one each Monday while supplies last), color/crafting opportunities for kids, and special merchandise.

November 2016

Oct. 07 - Nov. 06Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventureDr. Strange Sneak Peek Sneak peak, complete with special effects, in the Sunset Showcase Theater. The movie opens on November 4, 2016.
Oct. 14 - Nov. 27a bug's land : Disney California AdventureMoana Sneak Peek A 3-D preview of the upcoming movie "Moana" is held in the "It's Tough to Be a Bug" theater. The movie opens on November 23, 2016.
Nov. 10 - Jan. 08Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortFestival of Holidays Celebrate holidays around the world from November 10, 2017-January 7, 2018. Daily activities around Disney California Adventure include festival themed food and beverage booths, performances by guest musical groups, and the returning Viva Navidad! celebration.
Nov. 10 - Jan. 08Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureWorld of Color - Season of Light This new World of Color show celebrates the season with holiday music and memorable moments from Disney animated movies.

December 2016

Nov. 10 - Jan. 08Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortFestival of Holidays Celebrate holidays around the world from November 10, 2017-January 7, 2018. Daily activities around Disney California Adventure include festival themed food and beverage booths, performances by guest musical groups, and the returning Viva Navidad! celebration.
Nov. 10 - Jan. 08Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventureWorld of Color - Season of Light This new World of Color show celebrates the season with holiday music and memorable moments from Disney animated movies.

March 2017

Feb. 10 - Mar. 19Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventureBeauty and the Beast Sneak Peek The Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land hosts an extended sneak peek at the upcoming live action film, "Beauty and the Beast". The sneak peak will feature special in-theater effects. Props and costumes will be on display in the lobby. The film, starring Emma Watson as Belle, opens in theaters on March 17.
Mar. 10 - Apr. 16Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortDisney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival The expanded Food and Wine Festival will include even more Festival Marketplaces to enjoy this year, plus enhanced Festival-inspired menus at existing restaurants and eateries. Guests will enjoy culinary experiences created for the whole family, including a variety of food, beverage and lifestyle seminars, demonstrations and presentations. The Festival will also feature ticketed events, such as culinary demonstrations, beer, wine and spirit seminars, premium dining events and demonstrations by celebrity chefs such as Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine, Duff Goldman and Keegan Gerhard.

April 2017

Mar. 10 - Apr. 16Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortDisney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival The expanded Food and Wine Festival will include even more Festival Marketplaces to enjoy this year, plus enhanced Festival-inspired menus at existing restaurants and eateries. Guests will enjoy culinary experiences created for the whole family, including a variety of food, beverage and lifestyle seminars, demonstrations and presentations. The Festival will also feature ticketed events, such as culinary demonstrations, beer, wine and spirit seminars, premium dining events and demonstrations by celebrity chefs such as Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine, Duff Goldman and Keegan Gerhard.
Apr. 20 - May. 31Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventurePirates of the Caribbean - Dead Men Tell No Tales Sneak Peak The preview of the new Pirates movie is being held in the Sunset Showcase Theater. There is a display of props and costumes in the lobby.

June 2017

Shows begin on May 26, 2017 - with multiple shows each dayHollywood Land : Disney California AdventureNew 'Disney Junior Dance Party' Coming to the Disney Junior Theater "Disney Junior Dance Party," is a live show experience featuring characters and music from the new series "Mickey and the Roadster Racers," as well as "Doc McStuffins," "Sofia the First" and "The Lion Guard." The show premieres on May 26. The current version of the show closes on April 9.
May. 27 - Sep. 10Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortSummer of Heroes Limited time offerings from May 27-September 10 include: Avengers Training Initiative - young recruits assemble with Black Widow and Hawkeye; Black Widow Encounter; Special themed merchandise and food in Hollywood Land

July 2017

May. 27 - Sep. 10Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortSummer of Heroes Limited time offerings from May 27-September 10 include: Avengers Training Initiative - young recruits assemble with Black Widow and Hawkeye; Black Widow Encounter; Special themed merchandise and food in Hollywood Land

August 2017

May. 27 - Sep. 10Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortSummer of Heroes Limited time offerings from May 27-September 10 include: Avengers Training Initiative - young recruits assemble with Black Widow and Hawkeye; Black Widow Encounter; Special themed merchandise and food in Hollywood Land

September 2017

May. 27 - Sep. 10Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortSummer of Heroes Limited time offerings from May 27-September 10 include: Avengers Training Initiative - young recruits assemble with Black Widow and Hawkeye; Black Widow Encounter; Special themed merchandise and food in Hollywood Land
Sep. 15 - Nov. 02Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventurePlaza de la Familia - A Celebration of Disney*Pixar's 'Coco' Held in Paradise Gardens from September 15-November 2, Plaza de la Familia will feature storytellers and original songs from "Coco" performed by dancers and musicians. Throughout the days guests can also enjoy Mariachi music, a photo location and a menu of Mexican foods.
Sep. 15 - Oct. 31Hollywood Land : Disney California AdventureGuardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark During Halloween Time, each night starting at 6:00 and until park closing, the Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction becomes Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark. The attraction features new visuals and a new song by Tyler Bates.

November 2017

Sep. 15 - Nov. 02Pixar Pier : Disney California AdventurePlaza de la Familia - A Celebration of Disney*Pixar's 'Coco' Held in Paradise Gardens from September 15-November 2, Plaza de la Familia will feature storytellers and original songs from "Coco" performed by dancers and musicians. Throughout the days guests can also enjoy Mariachi music, a photo location and a menu of Mexican foods.
Oct. 06 - Closing date unknownHollywood Land : Disney California AdventureSneak Peek of "Thor: Ragnarok" The Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywoodland will feature a sneak peek of the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok film, which opens in theaters on November 3.
Nov. 03 - Jan. 07a bug's land : Disney California AdventureSneak Peek of "Coco" A sneak peek with enhanced effects of the film "Coco" will be shown in the "It's Tough to Be a Bug" Theater. The movie opens in theaters on November 22.
Nov. 10 - Jan. 07Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortFestival of Holidays Returns for the 2017 holiday season with special entertainment and food and beverage kiosks celebrating holiday traditions around the world.

December 2017

Nov. 03 - Jan. 07a bug's land : Disney California AdventureSneak Peek of "Coco" A sneak peek with enhanced effects of the film "Coco" will be shown in the "It's Tough to Be a Bug" Theater. The movie opens in theaters on November 22.
Nov. 10 - Jan. 07Disney California Adventure : Disneyland ResortFestival of Holidays Returns for the 2017 holiday season with special entertainment and food and beverage kiosks celebrating holiday traditions around the world.