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San Diego — By Pam Nagata on February 19, 2010 at 4:42 pm
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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-LifeMay 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)


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