- Casey Clark
- February 24, 2025
- 10:25 pm
You may be familiar with Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival in Florida, but the West Coast also has their own version. We’ve put together The Ultimate Guide To Disney’s California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. If you’re planning to visit the Disneyland Resort, then you’ll want to be sure to make sure your dates align with the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.
From February 28 through April 21, you can enjoy Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival in addition to the rest of the park’s regular daily offerings. From delicious food and drinks to live entertainment and limited-time merchandise, the festival has something for everyone.
Ahead, find a guide to Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival to better help you plan your visit to the park during this annual event.
What to Eat and Drink at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2025
At the festival, you’ll find eight marketplace locations throughout the park that have specially-curated menus filled with delicious drinks and food items. Here are the marketplaces and a few highlights from the menu. For a full menu, check out the official foodie guide from Disney.
Peppers Cali-Ente
- Shrimp Papas Locas: Cheddar-bacon potatoes with jalapeño cheese sauce and spicy shrimp featuring Tajín Chile Lime sauce
- Corn Chip Chili Pie featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef: Seasoned IMPOSSIBLE Beef, spicy cheese sauce, tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and cream (New)
Golden Dreams
- Musubi Fried Rice: Aulani Resort-inspired steamed rice with egg, glazed spiced ham, umami mayo, and furikake (New)
- Cherry Cobbler Pot de Crème: Vanilla custard, cherry filling, and oat crumble (Plant-based) (New)
Mercado de Antojos
- Birria Mac & Cheese with onion-cilantro sauce and tortilla crunch (New)
- Café de Olla Tres Leches Cake: Café de olla-infused tres leches topped with piloncillo chantilly, cinnamon, and a Mickey-shaped cookie (New)
- Raspberry Horchata: Raspberry, almond and cinnamon syrups, rice pudding, milk, and condensed milk garnished with skewered raspberries (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Garlic Kissed
- Sirloin Gruyére Mac & Cheese with black garlic chimichurri and garlic butter crunch (New)
- 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
California Craft Brews
- Lemon Pepper Wings with garlic ranch (New)
- Sloppy Joe Slider featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with cheese (New)
- California Punch: Mango purée, guava nectar, cucumber syrup and lemon
LA Style
- Mini LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo, pepper and onion relish, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions (New)
- Western BBQ Burger Bao with sweet barbecue sauce, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions (New)
- Cantarito-Style Paloma: Reposado tequila, lime and habanero-infused pineapple juices, rock melon syrup, and Fresca garnished with a pineapple wheel and Tajín Clásico
Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo
- Asa’DOS: Grilled skirt steak and chipotle chicken with Spanish rice and salsa verde (New)
- 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 (New)
Uncork California
- 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 (New)
- In addition to the marketplaces, many of the quick service locations have additional menu items specifically for the festival. You’ll find festival items on the menu at the following:
Aunt Cass Cafe
- Burrata Toast: Toasted sourdough, onion jam, burrata, tomatoes, arugula, and balsamic glaze (New)
- Placido Pinot Grigio (New)
Award Wieners
- Mini LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo, pepper and onion relish, and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and crispy onions (New)
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
- Smoked Hawaiian Pizza: Spicy marinara, smoked mozzarella, glazed ham, and charred pineapple (Available by the slice or a whole pie) (New)
- Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake: Coconut cheesecake topped with pineapple jam, pineapple mousse, and a maraschino cherry (New)
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 (New)
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 (New)
Cozy Cone Motel 5: Popcone
- Corn Chip Chili Pie featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef: Seasoned IMPOSSIBLE Beef, spicy cheese sauce, tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and crema (New)
Other quick service locations with special items for the festival include Hollywood Lounge, Lamplight Lounge, Paradise Beer Garden, Paradise Garden Grill, Schmoozies!, Smokejumpers Grill, Sonoma Terrace, Studio Catering Co. and Terran Treats.
To help you get a taste of everything, you can purchase a Sip and Savor pass which allows you to sample menu items from the different marketplaces at a reduced rate. You can pick between four ($32) and eight tabs ($64) and can use them throughout the duration of the festival. Magic Key holders are eligible for a discount on these passes that brings down the price for the eight tab pass to $58. The pass includes food items and non-alcoholic beverages only so if you’re looking to drink, then you won’t be able to use a tab. The tabs are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2025 Festival Add Ons
Aside from trying different food and beverage offerings at the marketplaces, the festival offers educational and informative seminars — mixology and cocktail making, wine education and tasting, and Ethel M chocolate and wine pairing.
These are an additional cost and must be booked separately, but they are great for those aspiring sommeliers and beer aficionados. These aren’t an everyday offering, but are on select dates throughout the duration of the festival.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2025 Entertainment Offerings
When you’re not eating or drinking, you’ll want to be sure to take advantage of the exclusive festival entertainment offerings.
Most notably, during the California Adventure Food & Wine Festival there will be a plethora of live music at the Palisades Stage and Paradise Garden Bandstand. Some of the scheduled performers include The Dreamboats, Cassie B, The Island Reggae Band, Faultlines, Eva and the Vagabond Tales, and more.
Plus, you can even meet Goofy in his chef outfit during the festival which is pretty neat.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2025 Merchandise
If you’re a merchandise fiend, then you’ll be elated to know that there is specifical festival merchandise available only during the event period. From spirit jerseys to ears, you’ll find merchandise at several locations throughout Disney California Adventure including Elias & Co., Festival Gifts, Studio Store and Acorns Gifts & Goods.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What are the dates for Disney’s Food and Wine Festival?
The Disney California Food and Wine Festival takes place this year between February 28 and April 21. Since the Disneyland Resort requires reservations, you’ll want to be sure to make one in advance, especially if you plan on going right at the start of the festival or on the weekends.
Is the Disney Food and Wine Festival free?
The Disney California Food and Wine Festival is included with park admission. That said, it does cost extra if you’d like to try the different menu items at the marketplaces or engage in the special seminars.
Is Disney Food and Wine Worth It?
If you’re a Magic Key holder looking for something new and exciting to do or a vacation-goer, the Disney California Food & Wine Festival is worth it as it provides a change of pace and event-only offerings.
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Casey Clark
Casey Clark is a freelance writer who specializes in commerce, mental health, and travel. She used to be a cast member at Walt Disney World and currently visits the parks five days a week. She has annual passes to both Disney World and Disneyland and knows the parks like the back of her hand.