California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Last updated on April 17th, 2025 at 03:51 pm

California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is an annual event at Disney California Adventure happens February 28 – April 21, 2025. This article details everything to expect for this years festivities in 2025.

The tasty event features California inspired food and wine, festive marketplaces, culinary demonstrations, along with live music and entertainment. 

Disney California Adventure food and wine festival gets bigger and better every year. Now celebrating more than 10 years, the full Food & Wine experience returns February 28 – April 21, 2025. 

Festival FAQs

My first Food & Wine Festival experience was in 2017 and I was beyond impressed! Considering I don’t drink alcohol, you might wonder what I could find so impressive about this seasonal event.

It really brings such a fun, festive vibe to California Adventure with different cuisines, drinks and entertainment options and truly has something everyone can enjoy.

What is Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort? 

Disney’s Food & Wine Festival celebrates the cuisines and flavors of California through delicious food, drinks and entertainment.

While you can find incredible food throughout Disneyland Resort, Disney’s Food & Wine Festival is celebrated only at Disney California Adventure Park.

Beyond eating food and sipping drinks, there are culinary demonstrations, crafts and family events, live entertainment and more.

Where is Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort? 

Disney’s Food & Wine Festival is celebrated at Disney California Adventure Park. You’ll find most of the food markets on the pathway that borders Paradise Bay (the water area in front of Pixar Pier) and Paradise Gardens Park and into Hollywood Land, San Fransokyo Square and Avengers Campus.

Marketplace kiosks typically begin near the entrance to Cars Land lining the path toward Paradise Gardens. There are also additional kiosks in Hollywood Land offering beer, wine and small bites. 

How much does Food & Wine cost?

You can stroll through Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival for free with valid, theme park admission.  Get discount Disneyland Resort tickets here. 

Even kids crafts and Jr. Chef events are free—more on those below. 

Food and drinks are an additional cost (find exact prices on the Disneyland app), just like any other food and drinks in the parks. There are some events that require reservations and an additional fee, discussed below. 

What is a Sip & Savor Pass?

Food & Wine Festival Sip & Savor Pass gives you the opportunity to taste your way through Food & Wine Festival Marketplace at your leisure and for one set cost.

Sip and Savors are offered in prepaid sets of 4 or 8 items. The design this year is a super cute, neon ensemble featuring Chef Mickey.

Choose your favorite food items, Food & Wine desserts or non-alcoholic beverages with the convenience of a pre-paid Sip & Savor Pass. Every year the Sip & Savor pass looks a little different to reflect the vibe and merchandise—I always look forward to seeing the new designs.

The Sip & Savor Pass can be purchased at several locations:

• Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street (shorter lines)
• Festival Gifts and Marketplaces as you enter the main festival area
• Julius, Katz & Sons on Buena Vista Street (shorter lines)
• Rushin’ River Outfitters near Grizzly River Run (shorter lines)
• Seaside Souvenirs near Goofy’s Sky School (shorter lines)
• Sip & Savor Cart as you enter the main festival area

You can use your Sip & Savor Pass over multiple days, or anytime during the duration of the festival. You can also share your Sip & Savor pass. Keep reading for pricing information. 

How much is a Food & Wine Sip & Savor Pass? 

The Food and Wine Sip & Savor Pass comes in two different options. You can purchase either a four-coupon or eight-coupon version. Last year the full Sip & Savor pass was about $57 with 8 pre-paid passes which makes each item ~$7.10 (normal pricing $7-$12+).

Magic Key Holders will receive a special souvenir lanyard along with a small discount. Last year the pass was about $52 with 8 pre-paid passes which makes each item about $6.50 (normal pricing $7-$12+). 

Buy your Sip & Savor Pass at one of several locations:

• Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street (shorter lines)
• Festival Gifts and Marketplaces as you enter the main festival area
• Julius, Katz & Sons on Buena Vista Street (shorter lines)
• Rushin’ River Outfitters near Grizzly River Run (shorter lines)
• Seaside Souvenirs near Goofy’s Sky School (shorter lines)
• Sip & Savor Cart as you enter the main festival area

Can I share a Sip & Savor Pass with my friends/family? 

Yes, you can share your Sip & Savor Pass, but they must have the pass with them to redeem it for food or drink items.

The Sip & Savor Pass can be purchased at several locations:

• Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street (shorter lines)
• Festival Gifts and Marketplaces as you enter the main festival area
• Julius, Katz & Sons on Buena Vista Street (shorter lines)
• Rushin’ River Outfitters near Grizzly River Run (shorter lines)
• Seaside Souvenirs near Goofy’s Sky School (shorter lines)
• Sip & Savor Cart as you enter the main festival area

What is a Food & Wine Tasting Passport? 

The tasting passport you’ve seen on my Facebook page simply outlines each Marketplace’s food and wine offerings, a map, photos and special details. The Tasting Passport is free and helps you keep track of things to try! 

It’s much easier to look over the huge menus before your trip and make your list at home. 

When do Food & Wine Marketplace kiosks open?

Food & Wine Festival Marketplace opens daily at 10:30 am through the end of the festival day. Believe me, I count down the minutes for 10:30 to arrive each morning. 

Bonus tip! Don’t wait in long lines. You can pay for all your items at once. Stop at any Marketplace cashier station to order, then bring your receipt to pick up your food at the specific marketplace kiosk. 

Marketplace Festival Menu

Food and Wine really are on the top of everyone’s list when they come to Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival. 

You’ll find the parade route lined with various booths, where you can sample small bites and drinks as you wander your way through California Adventure.

California Craft Brews Marketplace

• Lemon Pepper Wings with garlic ranch.  On my personal list to try this festival season.
• Sloppy Joe Slider featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with cheese. On my personal list to try this festival season.
• California Punch: Mango purée, guava nectar, cucumber syrup and lemon juice, garnished with a mango chile lollipop (Non-alcoholic beverage). On my personal list to try this festival season.

• Mango Guava Cocktail: Vodka, mango purée, guava nectar, cucumber syrup, and lemon juice garnished with a rainbow sour belt gummy 
• Chapman Crafted Orange Plaza Pale 
• Noble Ale Works Flamigle Hard Seltzer 
• Stereo Brewing a More Perfect Day Double IPA 
• Green Cheek Guava in Berlin Berliner-style Weisse 
• Spring Beer Flight 

Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo Marketplace

• 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 
• Estrella Jalisco Mexican Lager 
• Estrella Jalisco Michelada 
• Golden Road Ride on Tropical Hazy IPA 

• LA Bodega Költura Kölsch 
• Russian River Blind Pig IPA 
• Study Break LA Punch Hard Seltzer 
• Festival Beer Flight

Garlic Kissed Marketplace

• Sirloin Gruyére Mac & Cheese with black garlic chimichurri and garlic butter crunch. On my personal list to try this festival season.

• 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 

Golden Dreams Marketplace

Dreaming of California infused flavors at Food & Wine Festival? This is the kiosk for you!

• Musubi Fried Rice: Aulani Resort-inspired steamed rice with egg, glazed spiced ham, umami mayo, and furikake 
• Cherry Cobbler Pot de Crème: Vanilla custard, cherry filling, and oat crumble (Plant-based) On my personal list to try this festival season.
• 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 Marketplace

You’ll find this booth along the marketplace route, full of LA inspired eats.

• Mini LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo, pepper and onion relish, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions. On my personal list to try this festival season.
• Western BBQ Burger Bao with sweet barbecue sauce, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions. On my personal list to try this festival season.

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

Mercado de Antojos Marketplace

Peppers Cali-Ente Marketplace

• Shrimp Papas Locas: Cheddar-bacon potatoes with jalapeño cheese sauce and chipotle shrimp 

• Corn Chip Chili Pie featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef: Seasoned IMPOSSIBLE Beef, spicy cheese sauce, tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and cream. On my personal list to try this festival season.
• Pickle Whiskey Sour Cocktail: Bourbon, pickle juice, lime juice, and sweet and sour, garnished with Tajín Chile Lime Sauce, Tajín, and a pickle spear

Uncork California Marketplace

• Mickey-shaped macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces: Chocolate Mickey-shaped macaron filled with caramel ganache made with SNICKERS bar pieces. 
• Lychee Melon Cocktail: White wine aperitif, vodka, lychee and lime juices, and rock melon syrup garnished with a skewered lychee 

• California Wine Cocktail: White wine, gin, peach purée, lemon juice, and blue curaçao syrup garnished with blue rock candy 
• Strawberry and Cola Cocktail: Central Coast Pinot Noir, whiskey, Italian amaro, Coca-Cola, strawberry purée, and lime juice garnished with a skewered lime gummy 
• Cocktail Flight
• Green Apple Slush Cocktail: Green Apple BeatBox, blue curaçao syrup, melon liqueur, kiwi purée, and lime juice garnished with a shark gummy 
• Kendall Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 
• Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 

• Daou Vineyards, Chemin de Fleurs 
• J. Lohr Vineyards, Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 
• Silverado Vineyards, Mt. George Merlot
• Presqu’ile Winery Syrah 
• J Vineyards & Winery, J Cuvée Sparkling Wine 
• White Wine Flight 
• Red Wine Flight  

If you’re familiar with Festival of Holidays during the holiday season at Disneyland Resort, it’s a similar set up and vibe. Lots of booths to combine different delicious snacks or meals. 

It’s fun to order a few different things from various booths and because the serving size is smaller, you can sample a lot more cuisines! You’ll also find tables and spots to stop and snack along the route.

Mobile Order Food

Did you know you can also mobile order Food & Wine Festival offerings? Yes! It will save you precious time, but these offerings through mobile order can’t be paid for with the Sip & Savor pass so just keep that in mind. 

Aunt Cass Cafe

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

Award Wieners

• Mini LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo, pepper and onion relish, and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions. On my personal list to try this festival season.

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

• Smoked Hawaiian Pizza: Spicy marinara, smoked mozzarella, glazed ham, and charred pineapple (Available by the slice or a whole pie). On my personal list to try this festival season.
• Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake: Coconut cheesecake topped with pineapple jam, pineapple mousse, and a maraschino cherry.

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. I really enjoyed this last season, this one was labeled as new but I think they just swapped the cake from butter cake to angel food.

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill

• 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

• SoCal Corn Dog rolled in fries and topped with tomato and pickle relish, American cheese, and house dressing. On my personal list to try this festival season—this is bound to be a popular one on social media!

Cozy Cone Motel 5: Popcone

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

Hollywood Lounge

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

Paradise Garden Grill

• Chicken Taquito Ahogado: Served in salsa verde with Spanish rice, avocado crema, sour cream, pickled onion, cotija, and cilantro. On my personal list to try this festival season, but I hate cilantro, maybe I can pick that part off. 
• 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 
• 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 
• 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

Schmoozies

• Study Break Brewery Lychee + White Tea

Smokejumpers Grill

• Lemon Pepper Wings with garlic ranch. On my personal list to try this festival season. These are also offered at one of the booths but here you can grab them from mobile order!
• 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 

Sonoma Terrace

• Birria Mac & Cheese with onion-cilantro sauce and tortilla crunch. On my personal list to try this festival season.
• Study Break Ube Hard Seltzer 

Studio Catering Co.

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

Festival Beer Garden

California craft beers are on tap in Paradise Park Gardens, with plenty of seating to sit back and relax in the shade. Food & Wine Festival Beer Garden showcases Anaheim breweries.

• Smog City Snugglebug Sour Blonde Ale 
• Latitude 33 Honey Hips Honey Ale
• Harland Double IPA 
• Ogopogo Brewing La Llorona Mexican Larger 
• 2Towns Ciderhouse Made Marion Blackberry Cider 
• Four Sons CocoNutorious Coconut Amber Ale  
• Gamecraft Cosmo-Naut Cranberry Lime Seltzer 

• Offshoot Relax Hazy IPA  
• Russian River Happy Hops IPA 
• Stereo Brewing Co Perfect Day IPA 
• Karl Strauss Peanut Butter Cup Porter 
• IPYay Flight 
• Fun and Fruity Flight 
• Build Your Own Flight

Churros & Snacks

There’s plenty to snack on as you make your way through California Adventure. And don’t forget—when you book your Disneyland package through my partners at Get Away Today and mention The Happiest Blog on Earth, you’ll get your free Park Plan for Disney California Adventure Park to help outline your day!

Churros at Hollywood Land 

• Crème Brûlée Churro: Pastry cream, strawberry coulis, and crushed brûléed sugar (Terran Treats at Avengers Campus)
• Mango Sticky Rice-inspired Churro: Classic churro rolled in sugar with sticky rice and mango pieces (near Goofy’s Sky School and Señor Buzz on Pixar Pier)
• Peach Tea Churro: Classic churro rolled in peach sugar with diced peaches and peach tea sauce (Hollywood Land)
• Strawberry-Caramel Churro with whipped topping, strawberries, and caramel (Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Street)

Lamplight Lounge

• Strawberry Lemonade Donuts

Vendor Carts

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

Festival Events

California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is covered with regular park admission, although some seminars are an additional cost, I have partnered with Get Away Today to bring you the best discounts for Disneyland tickets available.

Select events during Food & Wine require registration (and a fee), while others are open to anyone visiting the park that day, space permitting. 

Junior Chef and Family Freebies

Jr Chef is available on a first-come, first-served basis for children ages 3 to 11, normally offered several times per day. This event is free and it’s recommended you sign up 45 minutes prior to the show you wish to attend.

Times are typically 1:30 2:30, 4:00 and 5:00 pm on weekdays but may be limited on weekends to 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

In 2024 it was confection “purrfection” inspired by Disney Junior SuperKitties. Your incredible and enthusiastic host, along with Minnie Mouse will entertain and delight young guests and they decorate their very own cupcake to enjoy.

In 2022 and 2023, Jr Chef featured Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party.

You can also meet Chef Goofy in the Hollywood Backlot area for family photos and Goofy antics. 

Another freebie on the list for families is Jammin’ Chefs. It’s a fantastic, upbeat and live entertainment event happening in front of The Little Mermaid attraction.

In past years we’ve also watched Jammin’ Chefs in Hollywood Land. 

Along with your paid park admission you can attend various presentations on select days during Food & Wine Festival. This year you can add on these exclusive options:

• Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions – Enjoy hand-selected California wines, masterfully paired with an array of small plates.
• Wine, Beer and Mixology Education & Tasting Seminars – Discover something special when sommeliers, brew masters and mixologists divulge their industry expertise during these fascinating 45-minute sessions.
• Hotel Winemaker & Mixology Class Experiences – Enjoy a special Winemaker Reception and Trader Sam’s Tiki Mixology Class.

The above options do require additional reservations.

Shopping

Sprinkled among the food and wine booths, you can also find limited edition merchandise and unique gift ideas, cooking supplies and more during the Food & Wine Festival.

I loved the colors of merchandise which centered around bright, bold colors in past years. I can’t wait to see the look for future years.

What’s California Adventure without some signature California merchandise? All this and more available during California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival runs February 28 – April 21, 2025. 

Will you be at California Adventure during Food & Wine Festival—tell us about it!