The 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs from February 28 through April 21.
Full Guide to 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Festival Guide
The festival guide includes festival marketplace menus and details about culinary demonstrations, add-on experiences, attractions, and entertainment.
Sip and Savor Pass
With a Sip and Savor Pass, guests get redeemable coupons for either four or eight dishes or non-alcoholic beverages at participating locations during the festival. The four-coupon pass (pink) is $32. The eight-coupon pass (green) is $58. They include a black lanyard or, for Magic Key holders, a special Magic Key lanyard.
A complimentary Mickey-shaped plate is available with the purchase of a Sip and Savor Pass, while supplies last.
Festival Marketplaces
Festival food and beverage items are available at marketplaces and other dining locations throughout Disney California Adventure. There are also select items available at Downtown Disney District.
Here is the list of festival marketplaces:
- California Craft Brews – Cheers to a round from California’s best local breweries.
- Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo – Sample succulent eats along with a refreshing beverage.
- Garlic Kissed – Stop by to savor mouthwatering dishes and specialty beverages.
- Golden Dreams – Tempt taste buds with well-seasoned eats and an invigorating cold brew.
- LA Style – Feast on favorite southland food-truck flavors.
- Peppers Cali-Ente – Snack on hot ‘n’ spicy fare with a Cali twist!
- Uncork California – Sip vino by the glass or try a flight.
- New! Mercado de Antojos – Indulge your cravings with bold bites and beverages.
Watch our video review of all NEW festival food and beverage items below. Or read our reviews of all new items and of ALL menu items.
Merchandise
Festival merchandise includes an ear headband, Spirit Jersey, Lug bag, pins, and more. Chef Mickey is featured on most of the merchandise.
A limited edition festival pin is available with a gift card, which has a $100 minimum to activate.
A souvenir Corkcicle tumbler is available with the purchase of beer or cider at festival marketplaces.
Entertainment & Activities
Live Music
Live bands perform on the Palisades Stage on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Here is the lineup:
- February 28, March 15 and 23: Tina Aldana Party Band
- March 1 and 2: The Dreamboats
- March 7, 9, and 28: Cassie B
- March 8 and April 5: Alpha Rhythm Kings
- March 14 and April 18: The Amanda Castro Band
- March 16 and 21, April 13: The Island Reggae Band
- March 22 and April 11: 9Zero
- March 29 and April 12: Got Rhythm!
- March 30 and April 6: Suburban Legends
- April 4: Tomasina
- April 19 and 20: Phat Cat Swinger
Acts play at the Paradise Garden Bandstand daily at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Here is the lineup:
- February 28, March 27, April 4 and 11: Mel Collins & Friends
- March 1 – April 21, Mon – Wed: Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland
- March 1, 15 and 29: Jason Fabus Band
- March 2 and 13, April 17: Eva and the Vagabond Tales
- March 6 and 23, April 6: The JAC Trio featuring Leeav
- March 7 and 21, April 18: Faultlines
- March 8 and 30, April 13: Taloha
- March 9 and 16, April 20: Denean’s Soul Foundation
- March 14 and 28, April 12: The Filharmonic
- March 20, April 3 and 10: Westside6
- March 22, April 5 and 19: Sabrina Lentini Band
Cookin’ with the Jammin’ Chefs
Jammin’ Chefs serve up tasty rhythms with pots and pans, accompanied by Clarabelle Cow, Daisy Duck, and Chip ‘n’ Dale. Performances are at 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m., and 4:45 p.m. most days.
Watch our 2017 video of the Jammin’ Chefs:
Confection Purrfection with the SuperKitties
Aimed at little chefs ages 3 to 11, this show is on the Hollywood Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land at the following times on Saturdays through Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. Space is limited so guests can sign up to participate up to 45 minutes before each show.
Watch our 2024 video of Confection Purrfection with the SuperKitties below.
Chef Goofy Meet and Greet
Chef Goofy meets in front of a kitchen set on the Hollywood Backlot in Hollywood Land. He meets throughout the day but times are not posted.
Soarin’ Over California
Soarin’ Over California returns temporarily for the length of the festival. During this time, Soarin’ Around the World is not available. The attraction has a 40″ height requirement.
Kids Crafts
In Hollywood Land, kids can decorate their own chef hat.
Artist Signings
Guests will have the opportunity to meet an artist and get merchandise signed at these special events.
Times and Locations:
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – WonderGround Gallery, Downtown Disney District
- 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Off the Page, Hollywood Land, Disney California Adventure Park
Dates and Artists:
March 1 and 2, 2025
- Stacey Aoyama
- Jasmine Becket-Griffith
- Jerrod Maruyama
- Kristin Tercek
March 8 and 9, 2025
- Fenway Fan
- Shane Grammer
- Steve Thompson
March 15 and 16, 2025
- John Coulter
- Miss Mindy
- Ann Shen
- Ashley Taylor
March 22 and 23, 2025
- Joey Chou
- June Kim
- Jerrod Maruyama
March 29 and 30, 2025
- Stephanie Laberis
- Mark Page
- Kenny Yamada
April 5 and 6, 2025
- Larissa Brown
- Daniel Killen
- Dave Perillo
April 12 and 13, 2025
- Joey Chou
- Miss Mindy
- Ryan Riller
- Josey Tsao
April 19 and 20, 2025
- John Coulter
- Jasmine Becket-Griffith
- Martin Hsu
Culinary Demonstrations
Culinary demonstrations take place on Saturdays and Sundays at the Hollywood Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land. They feature Disney chefs, visiting chefs, and festival sponsors. See the full schedule.
Add-On Experiences
Beverage Seminars
Education and tasting seminars are at Sonoma Terrace on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. There are beer and cider, mixology and cocktail making, wine, and Ethel M chocolate and wine seminars. Tickets are $25 per person. Book on the Disneyland Resort website.
Brewmaster and Winemaker Receptions
During these receptions, guests join industry experts as they lead tastings paired with a 4-course appetizer menu at Carthay Circle Restaurant.
The Carthay Circle Brewmaster Reception with Paul Segura of Karl Strauss Brewing Co. is on Friday, March 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will sample a selection of 4 Karl Strauss beers, each paired with an appetizer.
The Carthay Circle Winemaker Reception with Dana Epperson of Decoy & Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards), featuring 4 Decoy & Migration wines, is on Friday, April 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tickets to either reception are $175 per person, plus tax and gratuities. Guests must be 21 years or older. Book on the Disneyland Resort website.
Dinner and Scotch Event at Hearthstone Lounge – NEW
This new event features rare and exceptional scotches from Highland Park of the Isle of Mull & Orkney and world-renowned The Macallan from Speyside, Scotland, drawn from the exclusive whiskey library of Hearthstone Lounge at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Guests will also divulge in hors d’oeuvres and a 4-course tasting menu expertly crafted and paired with scotch selections by Executive Chef Marcel St. Pierre and accompanied by educational presentations from Highland Park and The Macallan. There will be live music.
The event is on Thursday, March 13 at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $495 per person.
Mixology Class at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
Trader Sam’s mixology classes at Disneyland Hotel include a hand-crafted cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, and a souvenir tiki mug. Classes are $159 per person.
Events take place at 11:00 AM*, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the following days:
- Monday, March 3, 2025
- Monday, March 17, 2025
- Monday, March 31, 2025
- Monday, April 14, 2025
*The 11:00 AM classes on March 3 and April 14 are available to eligible Disney Vacation Club Members only.
Read our review of a Trader Sam’s mixology class and book now.
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