California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is an annual event at Disney California Adventure happens March –April 2024. This article details what we had at the last festival while looking forward to 2024.

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 March – April 2024. Print your Food & Wine Foodie Guide here.

 

California Adventure Food & Wine 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 demonstrations.

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, limited time event admission. 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.  Get discount Disneyland Resort tickets here. 

 

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.

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. Not a foodie? No problem, there’s still lots of reasons to visit during Food and Wine Festival. 

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

The Food and Wine Sip & Savor Pass is 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 for about $52 with 8 pre-paid passes which makes each item about $6.50 (normal pricing $7-$12+). 

Disney Visa Holders can also get the Sip & Savor Pass for 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 some conditions apply. Your Sip & Savor pass comes with 8 pre-paid passes. You can use those for anyone in your party but they must remain attached in order to be valid payment.

Whoever is redeeming a tab will need to have the Sip & Savor pass with them; do not remove tabs to split up among your group or they’ll be void. 

 

 

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! Get your Food & Wine Foodie Guide here.  [purchase_link id=”26468″ style=”button” color=”gray” text=”Purchase” direct=”true”]

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 festiva dayl. 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 at any marketplace (the one with the short line) and bring your receipt to pick up your food at any marketplace kiosk (the one with the long line).

 

Disney Food and Wine 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. This is the 2023 menu and we expect to add the 2024 menu about a week before kick off.

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.

 

 

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.

D-Lish Marketplace

Food Items:

• Beef & Barley Poutine: Potato bites with braised beef short rib, cheese curds, stout gravy, and lager micro sponge (New)  
• Cubano Slider: Slow-roasted, mustard-crusted pork, and sliced smoked ham with melted Swiss cheese and pickle served on a Hawaiian roll  

Beverages:

• Sake Melon ’75: Sake, ginger liqueur, prosecco, rock melon syrup, and lemongrass citron purée garnished with an edible purple orchid  
• Apricot Tequila Colada: Reposado Tequila, Aperol, apricot purée, coconut cream, and orange and lime juices garnished with a lime wheel 

 

I Heart Artichokes Marketplace

Food Items:

• Artichoke Pizzetta: Artichoke and roasted garlic cream cheese with sun-dried tomatoes, pickled onions, and lemon olive oil-drizzled micro greens (New)  
• Artichoke Toast with Olive Tapenade: Toasted sliced baguette with artichoke cream cheese topped with olive and artichoke tapenade and drizzled with olive oil 

Beverages:

• Passion Fruit Rum Cocktail: White rum, Italian bitter apéritif, passion fruit, orange, guava, orgeat, and lime 

Berry Patch Marketplace

Food Items:

• Kenny’s Family Cheesecake topped with mixed berry compote (New)  
• Blueberry Buttermilk Pie  
• Print your Food & Wine Foodie Guide here.

 

 

Beverages:

• • Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, brown butter, maple and demerara syrup, and oat milk with a blueberry sweet cream made with cream, oat milk, vanilla syrup, and purée garnished with cinnamon-flavored cereal crumble (Non-alcoholic) (New)  

LA Style Marketplace

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

Food Items:

• Glazed BBQ Pork Belly with Furikake-Togarashi mac salad 
• IMPOSSIBLE Gyro-inspired Naan: Gyro-inspired flatbread featuring IMPOSSIBLE ground beef with chipotle hummus, tzatziki, and spiced crispy chickpeas   

Beverages:

• Echo Park Cooler: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon & Raspberry Rose Tea, raspberry purée, lychee and rose syrups, and lime juice garnished with a lime wheel (Non-alcoholic) (New) 

 

Peppers Cali-Ente Marketplace

Food Items:

• Chile Relleno Empanada with arbol pepper salsa and Oaxaca and cotija cheeses 
• Camarones a la Diabla: Spicy shrimp with California chile and cilantro rice (New)  

Beverages:

• • Cantarito-style Paloma: Reposado tequila, habanero-pineapple juice, rock melon syrup, lime, and Fresca

Avocado Time Marketplace

Food Items:

• IMPOSSIBLE Nacho Mac & Cheese: Cheddar mac featuring seasoned IMPOSSIBLE ground beef, tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, and guacamole (New)  
• IMPOSSIBLE Al Pastor Tacos: Al pastor taco featuring IMPOSSIBLE pork with grilled pineapple and avocado-tomatillo sauce (New) (Plant-based offering) 

 

 

Beverages:

• • Blackberry-Lavender Lemonade: Blackberry purée and syrup, lavender syrup, and pineapple and lemon juices garnished with a lemon wheel (New)  
  • Print your Food & Wine Foodie Guide here.

 

 

Nuts About Cheese Marketplace

Food Items:

• Petite Burrata: Grilled ciabatta with tomato and olive jam, burrata cheese, pesto, and freeze-dried balsamic (New)  
• Crackers & Cheese: House-made herb crackers with white cheddar fromage blanc, spicy salami spread, and cherry jam  

 

 

• Mickey Mouse-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS: Chocolate Mickey macaron filled with caramel ganache and SNICKERS cookie bar pieces  

 

 

Beverages:

• Flowers & Bees: Gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and honey, hibiscus, and lavender syrups garnished with a purple pansy (New)  

Garlic Kissed Marketplace

Food Items:

• Grilled Top Sirloin with roasted garlic, gruyère smashed potatoes and black garlic chimichurri 

 

 

• Carbonara-Garlic Mac & Cheese with peppered bacon 

Beverages:

• Raspberry Limoncello-Ade: Limoncello, grapefruit liqueur, house-made mint syrup, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice garnished with a white orchid (New) 
• Guava-Lychee Mule: Vodka, guava nectar, ginger and lychee syrup, and lemon juice topped with guava and grapefruit hard cider and garnished with a lemon wheel (New)  

Golden Dreams Marketplace

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

Food Items:

• Elote Paleta: Sweet corn paleta with parm crema, chile-lime seasoning, corn crunch, and cilantro (New)  
• Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Flatbread with basil pesto (New)  

Beverages:

• • Central California Cooler: Peach purée, apple, orange and lemon juices garnished with an apple chip 
  • Ficklewood Ciderworks Guava Grove: Grapefruit, guava, and tropical flavors with Nelson Sauvin Hops (New)  

 

Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo Marketplace

Food Items:

• Smoked Honey-Habanero Chicken Wings: Chicken wings tossed in honey-habanero seasoning (New)  
• BBQ Beef Brisket Slider featuring Fiscalini Farmstead Smoked Cheddar with dill pickles on salt and pepper brioche (New)  

 

 

Beverages:

• Chipotle-Pineapple Bourbon Sour: Bourbon, pineapple and lime juice, honey syrup, and chipotle sour purée garnished with a dried red pineapple wheel (New) 
• Smoked Cherry Mezcal-iki Cocktail: Dark rum, mezcal, cherry purée, grapefruit and lime juices, vanilla syrup, and bitters garnished with a dried grapefruit chip (New)

Uncork California Marketplace

Food Items:

• California Artisan Cheese Plate featuring Marin French Cheese Co. Jalapeño Triple Cream Brie, Fiscalini Farmstead Purple Moon Cheddar, and Craft Beer Cheddar 
• Celebration Chocolate Fudge Brownie: Gooey Chocolate Brownie with Pecans, topped with Chocolate Pecan Glaze and finished with Chocolate Pearls and Silver Stars 

Beverages:

• 1923 Mimosa: Prosecco, white cranberry juice, white peach syrup, and lemon juice (New)  
• 1939 Mimosa: Prosecco, pineapple and orange juices, and passion fruit and guava nectar (New)  
• 1955 Mimosa: Prosecco, dragon fruit and rose syrups, hibiscus water, and lemon juice (New)  
• Century of Magic Mimosa Flight (New)  
• Daou Vineyards Chardonnay (New)  
• Meiomi Rosé (New)  
• Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (New)  
• McBride Sisters Wine Company Red Blend (New)  
• Garnet Vineyards Pinot Noir (New)  
• Robert Mondavi Vineyards, Private Selection
• Cabernet Sauvignon aged in bourbon barrels (New)
• Scharffenberger Cellars Brut (New)  
• White Wine Flight (New) 
• Red Wine Flight (New) 

California Craft Brews

A selection of beer flights and beer by the glass. This Food & Wine kiosk is usually one of the first booths along the route, so you can grab some beer and drink at one of the many tables nearby. Prices vary, Sip & Savor pass for non-alcoholic beverages only.

 

 

Food Item:

• IPA Sausage Dog on a soft pretzel roll with onion-pepper jardinière, cheddar cheese sauce, and malt vinegar-onion crunch 

Beverages:

• La Bodega Brewing Company Helles Lager (New)  
• Unsung Brewing Co. Light Ale (New) 
• Harland Brewing Co. Double Dry-Hopped Pale Ale (New) 
• Altamont Brewing Maui Waui IPA (New) 
• Barrelhouse Brewing Mango Fruited IPA (New) 
• Delahunt Brewing Co. 1924 Raspberry Blonde (New) 
• Brewery X Pineapple Vanilla Milkshake IPA (New) 
• Bottle Logic Brewing Co. Aurora Borealis (New)  
• Chapman Crafted Beer Zodiac Series Hazy IPA (New) 
• Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. The Dopest Hazy IPA (New) 
• Golden Road Brewing Strawberry Cart Wheat Ale (New) 
• Ballast Point Brewing Co. Watermelon Dorado Double IPA (New) 
• Russian River Brewing Company Happy Hops IPA (New) 
• Bright & Balanced Beer Flight (New) 
  IPA Beer Flight (New)  

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Food & Wine Festival Beer Garden

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

 

 

• Stereo Brewing Co. Perfect Day IPA 
• Stone Brewing Co. Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager  
• Golden Road Brewing Get Up Offa That Brown Ale (New)  
• Golden Road Brewing Ride On 10 Hop Hazy IPA  
• Mother Earth Brew Co. Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Cream Ale  
• The Bruery Or Xata Blonde Ale 
• Rincon Reservation Road Brewery Rez Dog Hefeweizen (New)  
• Smog City Brewing Co. Coffee Porter  
• Beer Flight: Create your own flight of four beers

Food & Wine Festival Paradise Garden Grill Menu

Not a marketplace kiosk, you’ll find this quick service dining near Goofy’s Sky School which serves Food & Wine portions AND can be mobile ordered. However, your mobile order cannot be paid with a Sip & Savor pass.

 

 

• Torta de Chilaquiles: Fresh-made Telera bread with green chilaquiles, chorizo beans, chipotle crema, pickled onions, cilantro, and avocado spread (New) (Plant-based offering)  
• Bulgogi Fried Rice with kimchi, egg, pickled cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds (New) (Plant-based offering) 
• IMPOSSIBLE Gyro Fries: Waffle fries topped with gyro-spiced IMPOSSIBLE ground beef, cauliflower cheese sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, tzatziki, and pita bread (New) (Plant-based offering) 
• Buffalo Mac and Cheese topped with roasted buffalo cauliflower, ranch, and a carrot and celery salad (New) (Plant-based offering) 
• Peach-Blueberry Cobbler (Plant-based offering) 

Beverages:

• Wine Float Cocktail: Tequila, Triple Sec, Agave and Lime & Orange Juices with a Red Wine Float  
• Print your Food & Wine Foodie Guide here.

Food & Wine Festival Avengers Campus Menu

Terran Treats

Food Item:

• Like a Lemon-Raspberry Pie Churro: Raspberry-flavored spiral churro topped with a lemon and marshmallow glaze and pie crust crumbles (New) 

Food & Wine Festival Hollywood Land Menu

Studio Catering Co.

• Korean Fried Chicken topped with gochujang sauce, kimchi, coleslaw, and pickled onions served on sweet Hawaiian bread 
• Watermelon Punch: Korean-style watermelon punch with Sprite and oat milk 

Food & Wine Festival Vending Carts & Churros Menu

The vending cart near Goofy’s Sky School, on the way to Paradise Gardens grill hosts these items:

• Pretzel Bites with beer cheese sauce (New)  
• Ballast Point Brewing Co. Speedboat Salt & Lime Blonde Ale (New)  
• Brewery X Orange Electrolyte Hard Seltzer (New) 

Hollywood Land Churro Cart

• Tiramisu Churro rolled in vanilla-cocoa sugar and drizzled with espresso sauce

Willie’s Churro Cart on Buena Vista Street

• Pineapple-coconut Churro with pineapple sugar, pineapple topping, coconut cream icing, and toasted coconut 

 

Food & Wine Festival Sonoma Terrace Menu

Food Item:

• Black Forest Ham Grilled Cheese: Sourdough grilled cheese with black forest ham, smoked mozzarella, and red wine-poached pear jam served with sun-dried tomato-cheese sauce (mobile order available)
• Print your Food & Wine Foodie Guide here.

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California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Video

Did you catch my Facebook live video during my Food and Wine Festival coverage? I’ve got the replay here. Watch the video below to get an idea of the layout for Food & Wine and how you can order delicious food and drinks during your visit. 

Disney Food and Wine 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 (and more things to do with kids at Food & Wine) is available on a first-come, first-served basis for children ages 3 to 11, normally offered several times per day.

 

 

In 2023, Jr Chef joins Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party returns! Hang out with Alice and her friends as a few Jr Chefs decorate cupcakes of their very own to enjoy and taste test. 

 

 

This event is free and it’s recommended you sign up 45 minutes prior to the show you wish to attend.

 

 

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. 

 

 

Rmember theme park admission and reservations are required to participate. Print your Food & Wine Foodie Guide here.

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 reservations.

California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 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 March -April 2024. 

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