Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival returns April 1, 2016

Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival

The 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival will be taking place every day March 2 through April 12, 2018. 

Guests will be able to enjoy several marketplace booths featuring California cuisine, as well as culinary and beverage demonstrations, and special celebrity chef experiences.

Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival logo

Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Marketplaces

Disneyland has yet to announce the menus for this year, but once they do we’ll be sure to share them with you. We’re hoping to see the return of last years and some new addition of new booths.

 

Culinary Demonstration, Wine, Beer and Spirits Seminars – COMING SOON!

This year, the Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars will be charging a nominal fee. Culinary demonstrations will be 30 minute and take place at Festival Showplace, Stage 17 in Hollywood Land. The culinary demonstrations will be taking place at various times throughout the week at 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and/or 6 pm depending on the day. The demonstrations will cost 10 per person, plus tax Monday – Thursday and 15 per person, plus tax, Friday – Sunday.

Check out the culinary demonstration schedule!

Sonoma Terrace at the Golden Vine Winery will hold wine seminars that will be 30-45 minutes. These seminars will take place daily at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm, with additional times at 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. They are 15 per person, plus tax Monday – Thursday and 20 per person, plus tax, Friday – Sunday.

Check out the wine seminar schedule!

Beer and spirit seminars will take place in Festival Showplace, Stage 17 in Hollywood Land and last 30-45 minutes. These will take and.place at 3 pm and 5 pm, except Monday-Wednesday – only at 5 pm. They are 15 per person, plus tax Monday – Thursday and 20 per person, plus tax, Friday – Sunday.

Check out the beer and spirit seminar schedule!

To avoid a $10 “no-show” fee, make sure to cancel at least 24 hours in advance if you’re unable to make it.

Premium Events

Premium events are back again this year with more choices than before. These events include Celebrity Chef LIVE! at the Hyperion, Sweet Sundays, Winemakers Dinners, Brewmaster Beer Dinners, Culinary Demonstration, and Wine, Beer and Spirits Education and Tasting Seminars. For more information, check out our post on Premium Events!

Complimentary Events

Kids ages 3-11 years can take part in Junior Chef with hands-on experiences. There will also be Lifestyle Seminars where you’ll enjoy a 20- 30 minute presentation on a variety of lifestyle topics and live art demonstrations.

Shopping

As with every Disneyland event, there is special merchandise. This year’s festival merch features Chef Mickey. There is even Disneyland Annual Passholder exclusive merchandise. Check out what you can expect to see this year!