From March 2 through April 12, 2018, Disneyland is celebrating California food, wine, and beer at their annual Food & Wine Festival! Explore 13 Festival “Marketplaces” – each location’s menu is inspired by fresh, California-grown ingredients like avocado, strawberries, fragrant citrus, peppers and artisanal cheese, as well as local beer and wine.
- Nuts About Cheese – Discover wine’s best friends.
- Uncork California – Sip wine by the glass or try a flight.
- I Heart Artichokes – Partake in the thistle—prepared 3 ways!
- Garlic Kissed – Savor food and drinks featuring the stinking rose.
- California Craft Brews – Cheers to a round from California’s best local breweries.
- Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo – Rally for these sliders, wings ‘n’ beer—a sports fan’s dream!
- Eat Your Greens – Tickle your taste buds with healthy fare.
- Citrus Grove – Zing it up with zesty refreshment!
- Strawberry Patch – Hail the big red berry for top billing!
- Avocado Time – Indulge in flavorful medleys that make your mouth sing.
- Off the Cob – Celebrate the essence of summer’s sweetness.
- Peppers Cali-Ente – Snack on hot ‘n’ spicy fare with a Cali twist!
- LAstyle – Feast on favorite southland food truck flavors.
- The Brewhouse – Wet your whistle with craft beers and beer cocktails.
Got a thirst for knowledge? Every Thursday through Sunday of the Festival there will be free seminars held in the Backlot Stage, Hollywood Land. Or, for $20 join Disneyland Resort Sommeliers, with seminars and tastings focused on a varietal, region or style. Each Sommelier will hand-curate their selection based on their own experience, knowledge base and personal favorites.
For kids, check out Jr. Chefs (no cost). Aspiring young chefs can get in the “kitchen” where they’ll mix a variety of ingredients to create magical treats. With silly supervision from Chef Goofy, kids follow a recipe and then swirl everything together (little hands may get messy). The finished goodies go into the magic oven and―voila! Each child gets a wrapped, ready-to-eat baked treat. The Jr. Chef kitchen is open for fun several times daily in the Hollywood Backlot. Daily showtimes are posted at the event location.
Upcoming Special Events
On March 30 at 8pm, check out celebrity chef Robert Irvine LIVE! at the Hyperion showcasing some of his signature dishes. After the show, guests get to taste some of the creations! Cost – $99.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Theme park admission is NOT required for this event.
On April 5 at 6:30pm, splurge in winemakers dinner with David Arthur Vineyards at Carthay Circle Restaurant
Disney California Adventure Park. Delight in an exclusive evening under the stars celebrating David Arthur Wines. This 1930’s Hollywood-themed evening is limited to 24 Guests, with vintner David Long expertly pairing each course with the ideal wine. The event begins with a reception at Carthay Circle Restaurant, followed by a 4-course dinner created by Executive Chef Andrew Sutton on the North Patio. If you like, come dressed in 1930’s attire to add another layer of fun to this stylish event! Cost – $300.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Separate theme park admission is required and not included in the price of this event.
On April 8, 2018 – 10:00 AM to noon check out Duff Goldman from Cake Masters and Ace of Cakes at the Napa Rose, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa with a light breakfast and sparkling wine toast during an entertaining baking demonstration. Cost – $99.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
