By Jocelyn Buhlman
The delightfully delicious Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs now through April 12, a celebration of flavors and fare inspired by the Golden State.
The Festival features a variety of offerings for the whole family to enjoy, including unique food and beverage offerings to sip and savor at more than a dozen Festival Marketplaces. We’ve rounded up all the can’t-miss activities and offerings, so you can make the most of this delicious opportunity.
Fresh Food from the Golden State
We’ve rounded up some of the best eats from the fest, which you can find at the Festival Marketplaces. All of the treats are California-inspired with fresh, California-grown ingredients like avocado, strawberries, fragrant citrus, peppers and artisanal cheese. Of course, since this is the Food & Wine Festival, you can expect an array of locally brewed craft beers and wines from all over the Golden State to sip on as well.
Seminars to Sharpen Your Food Smarts
At the Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land, you can learn about a variety of topics, such as growing your own vegetables or preparing some of the festival marketplace favorites. No matter if you’re young or young-at-heart, there’s a seminar topic that’s sure to capture your interests.
Junior Chef Experience
Want your kids to become expert cooks so you can have the delicious eats of the Food & Wine Festival at home? The Junior Chef experience is perfect for you, but look out—the teacher is a little, well, Goofy! Chef Goofy provides hands-on cooking fun for children ages 3 to 11, teaching aspiring young chefs to follow a recipe and mix ingredients to create treats that end with a tasty surprise.
Star-Studded Signature Events
Guests looking for more palate-pleasing experiences will want to try the festival’s signature events, including new offerings such as Celebrity Chef LIVE! at the Hyperion, as well as returning favorites like the Disney Family of Wines Dinner, Sweet Sundays and the Winemaker or Brewmaster Dinners. Some of this year’s signature events include:
- Robert Irvine LIVE! at the Hyperion (March 30)
- Disney Family of Wines Dinner (March 29)
- David Arthur Winemaker Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant (April 5)
Many of the Disney California Food & Wine Festival events are included with admission to Disney California Adventure Park. Special signature events and seminars will require a separate fee. Additional details and reservations for the signature events and seminars can be made at Disneyland.com/FoodandWine. Guests may also check for the latest information and schedules as they become available, at Disneyland.com.
