Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival
The Fifth Annual Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival will begin on April 16, 2010 to May 31, 2010. For 46 days, you can please your “palette” with a kaleidoscope of culinary experiences at Disney’s California Adventure® Park and select locations at the Disneyland® Resort. “The Art of Flavor,” is one of the most anticipated events of spring! Enjoy cooking demonstrations, seminars and recipes that reflect the Golden State’s regional and culinary diversity.
Daily
- Complimentary demonstrations featuring culinary experts and celebrity chefs, including Guy Fieri, Cat Cora and Robert Irvine
- Seminars that feature wine, beer and spirits
(Festival Showplace, Hollywood Pictures Backlot; Sunshine Plaza; Golden Vine Winery and Pacific Wharf areas)
Signature Events* (additional fee required)
Taste Food-Wine-Life – May 29, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Eat, drink and celebrate in an immersive party for all the senses! Presented in “grand-tasting” style, this event offers delectable creations from Disney chefs, outstanding wines and live entertainment. Theme park admission not required.
Festival Wine Walks and Beer Walks - Daily
Enjoy tastings of your favorites, and discover the flavor of new wines and beers as you stroll through Stage 12, at the Festival Showplace.
Winemaker Dinners – Fridays: April 23, 30, May 14 and 21, 6:30-9:00p.m.
Award-winning wines paired with delectable culinary creations at Steakhouse 55, with Chef Jason Martin
New! Brewmaster Dinner - Friday May 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Join experts from Karl Strauss Brewing Company for delicious food paired with beers, at Steakhouse 55.
New! Riedel Glass Tasting – Saturdays, April 24, May 28, 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In this fascinating class led by an expert from Riedel, learn why the glass matters when it comes to wine tasting. Guests at this event will go home with a tasting set of four Riedel Vinum series lead crystal wine glasses.
Sweet Sundays – April 18, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy Sunday morning buffets featuring elegant dessert items from acclaimed pastry chefs, at the Festival Showplace inside Disney’s California Adventure.
Taste Wine Like an Expert- Saturdays: May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Entertaining education with Sommelier Joy Cushing of Napa Rose restaurant
Napa Rose Cooking School – Saturdays: April 17, May 1, 8, 15, and 22, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Executive Chef Andrew Sutton of Napa Rose leads guests in preparing a four-course gourmet meal. Guests receive a commemorative chef’s coat, embroidered with the Festival logo.
*Additional fee required for signature events. Most events held in Disney’s California Adventure® Park require Theme Park admission which is not included in the price of the event. For details and ticket information, go to www.disneyland.com/foodandwine.
Disneyland Ticket Prices Range from $72/adult (1 day, 1 park) to the Southern California 2-Day Park Hopper Ticket of $97/adult. The Southern California 2-fer ticket is available until April 12 for $72/adult. For more information and to purchase your tickets online visit www.disneyland.com. (Map)



