Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival

March 1- April 23, 2019

Included with Disney California Adventure Park admission

Celebrate California’s bounty of vibrant cuisine, celebrity chefs, entertainment and more! Highlights include:

Festival Marketplaces – indulge in mouthwatering bites, beer and wine from various outdoor kiosks. Explore 14 different Festival Marketplaces for a varied and vibrant smorgasbord of small plates, specialty wines and craft beers. Each location’s menu is inspired by fresh, California-grown ingredients! You can view the Festival Marketplace offerings here.
Family-Friendly Seminars – garner practical tips and trade secrets on numerous topics during sessions with Guest presenters
Jr. Chef – kids 3 to 11 can whip up fantastic fun at hands-on “cooking” experiences topped off with a tasty surprise
Live Musical Performances – enjoy a lineup of talented artists at venues seasoned with an epicurean twist, including lively performances of Jammin’ Chefs, who use pots, pans and percussion to wow the crowd.
Culinary Demonstrations – attend compelling outdoor cooking exhibitions with local, visiting and Disney chefs. Head to the Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land to watch and learn from talented chefs as they share recipes and tips for preparing favorite dishes.
Event Merchandise– commemorate this year’s festival with exclusive event merchandise- from festive headwear and apparel, to kitchen accessories and souvenirs.

The Sip and Savor Pass is now available to all guests for purchase. This pass entitles you to eight select food or non-alcoholic beverage items from any participating Marketplaces, Paradise Garden Grill and select Festival Food & Beverage Carts. You can use all eight coupons in a single day, or spread them out over multiple visits!

Each Sip and Savor Pass is $54 (including tax) and consists of a commemorative credential plus 8 coupons redeemable for eligible food and beverage offerings (excluding alcohol and souvenir items). Food and beverage coupons may be redeemed at these participating Festival Marketplace locations:

Avocado Time
Berry Patch
California Craft Brews
Citrus Grove
Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo
Garlic Kissed
Golden Dreams
I Heart Artichokes
LAstyle
Nuts About Cheese
Off the Cob
Paradise Garden Grill
Peppers Cali-Ente
Uncork California
Veggie, Veggie, Fruit, Fruit
Select Festival Food & Beverage Carts

Sip and Savor Passes are available at the Festival Welcome Center, Festival Marketplaces, Festival Gifts and Artist Corner, Elias & Co., Seaside Souvenirs, Sip and Savor Cart, Trolley Treats and the Studio Store in Hollywood Land.

In addition, there are certain festival events that require reservations:

In the Kitchen With – attend a buffet brunch where celebrity chefs demonstrate their kitchen prowess, share the ingredients to their success, answer questions and meet Guests.Sunday, March 3, 2019 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Fabio Viviani
Top ChefSunday, March 17, 2019 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Richard Blais
Top Chef, Top Chef All-Stars, Iron Chef America and Chopped All-Stars

Sunday, March 31, 2019 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Graham Elliot
MasterChef, MasterChef Jr. and Top Chef

Sunday, April 14, 2019 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Claudia Sandoval
MasterChef and MasterChef Latino

Event Location and Price
Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park
$110 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers. More details here.

Sweet Sundays – enjoy a buffet brunch where Guests can learn how to create signature desserts with celebrity pastry chefs, ask questions during a Q&A and meet the chef.Sunday, March 10 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Jean-Marc Viallet
Disneyland Resort Executive Pastry ChefSunday, March 24 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Matt Lewis
Baked NY and Tokyo, Baked: New Frontiers in Baking

Sunday, April 7 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Emily Ellyn
Food Network Star and Cutthroat Kitchen

Sunday, April 21 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Keegan Gerhard
Food Network Challenge

Event Location and Price
Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park
$110 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers. More details here.

Wine, Beer and Spirits Education & Tasting Seminars – pick up interesting tidbits from sommeliers, winemakers, brewmasters and other experts during 30- to 45-minute interactive sessions.
Wine Seminars Sonoma Terrace
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 1:15 PM
- 2:45 PM
Thursdays at 5:45 PM
Beer Seminars
Paradise Gardens Colonnade, near Paradise Garden Grill
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 3:30 PM
- 5:15 PM
Mixology Seminars
The Vineyard Room at Wine Country Trattoria
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 4:15 PM
- 5:45 PM
$20.00 per person, tax included

More details here.

Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri: A little heat, a little rock ‘n’ roll and a whole lot of fun is happening as Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri cooks up excitement on the Palisades Stage, followed by a tasting reception. Saturday, March 9, 6-8pm, at Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park. $120 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers. More details here.

Dinner with the Disney Chefs: Meet Disneyland Resort chefs and sommeliers—and enjoy a sumptuous 4-course dinner. Thursday, March 28, 2019, 6:30 to 9:00 PM at The Vineyard Room at Wine Country Trattoria. $225 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers. More details here.

Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions: It’s a feast for the senses! Savor wine and food pairings while a winemaker guides you through the artistry in every glass.MacMurray Ranch Vineyards, with Kate MacMurray
Friday, March 22, 2019
7:00 to 8:00 PM
$99 per person, plus tax and gratuities for serversSilverado Vineyards, with Jonathan Emmerich
Friday, April 19, 2019
7:00 to 8:00 PM
$99 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers

More details here.

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