The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is back for 2025, and this year’s lineup is packed with mouthwatering new bites, refreshing drinks, and exciting tasting experiences. Running February 28 – April 21, 2025, this foodie-favorite event celebrates the best flavors of California with delicious dishes, craft brews, specialty cocktails, and exclusive events.
And yes, I’m still waiting for Fruishi to come back. Disney, please! 🍓
Sip, Savor & Explore
Guests can once again grab a Sip & Savor Pass, available in 4-coupon and 8-coupon options, to taste their way through the festival while saving a bit of money along the way. This pass is valid for food and non-alcoholic items at the Festival Marketplace booths.
This year, Hearthstone Lounge at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is offering two premium events:
🍷 A Walk on the Silverado Trail – A curated wine-tasting experience
🥃 Dinner & Scotch Event – A sophisticated scotch-pairing dinner
Both require reservations, so be sure to book early!
Festival Marketplace Booths & Must-Try Items
Let’s get into the 2025 menu lineup—because there’s A LOT of deliciousness happening this year.
🌟 California Craft Brews
Lemon Pepper Wings with garlic ranch (New!)
Sloppy Joe Slider featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef (New!)
Mango Guava Cocktail with vodka and a rainbow sour belt garnish (New!)
Spring Beer Flight featuring craft brews from across California (New!)
🍗 Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo
Asa’DOS – Grilled skirt steak and chipotle chicken with Spanish rice and salsa verde (New!)
Açai Passion Tea-ki Cocktail with pineapple rum and passion fruit syrup (New!)
💋 Garlic Kissed
Sirloin Gruyére Mac & Cheese with black garlic chimichurri (New!)
Guava Lychee Mule with vodka, guava nectar, and ginger syrup
🍍 Golden Dreams
Musubi Fried Rice – Inspired by Aulani, featuring glazed ham and furikake (New!)
Cherry Cobbler Pot de Crème – A plant-based vanilla custard with cherry filling (New!) Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew – Topped with blueberry sweet cream and a cinnamon cereal crumble
🌆 LA Style
Mini LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo and crispy onions (New!)
Western BBQ Burger Bao with sweet BBQ sauce and crispy onions (New!)
Cantarito-Style Paloma – A citrusy cocktail with tequila and habanero-infused pineapple juice (New!)
🌶️ Mercado de Antojos (New Booth!)
Birria Mac & Cheese with onion-cilantro sauce (New!)
Café de Olla Tres Leches Cake with piloncillo chantilly and a Mickey-shaped cookie (New!)
Raspberry Horchata – A creamy, cinnamon-infused drink with a raspberry twist (New!)
Watermelon Cucumber Mojito – A refreshing rum-based cocktail with Tajín garnish (New!)
🔥 Peppers Cali-Ente
Shrimp Papas Locas – Cheddar-bacon potatoes with spicy shrimp and Tajín (New!)
Corn Chip Chili Pie featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef (New!)
Pickle Whiskey Sour Cocktail with bourbon and pickle juice (New!)
🍷 Uncork California
Mickey-shaped SNICKERS Macaron filled with caramel ganache
Lychee Melon Cocktail – Vodka, lychee, and rock melon syrup (New!)
Cocktail Flight – A trio of inventive wine-based cocktails (New!)
Green Apple Slush Cocktail – A tart and sweet frozen treat with a shark gummy (New!)
Enjoy the Flavors of the Food & Wine Festival Beyond the Marketplaces!
You don’t need to visit the festival marketplaces or purchase a Sip & Savor Pass to enjoy the delicious flavors of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Many restaurants throughout Disney California Adventure, Pixar Place Hotel, and Downtown Disney are joining in on the fun with special festival-inspired menu items.
From themed bites at Paradise Garden Grill and Lamplight Lounge to refreshing sips at Hollywood Lounge and Paradise Beer Garden, there are plenty of ways to indulge without stopping at a festival booth. Even outside the park, you can experience the magic at select Downtown Disney locations and the newly reimagined Pixar Place Hotel.
No matter where you dine, there’s no shortage of exciting flavors to explore—so get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate all season long! 🍽✨
Live Music at the Food & Wine Festival! 🎶
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival isn’t just about incredible eats—it’s also filled with lively entertainment! Guests can enjoy live musical performances throughout the festival at two locations:
🎤 Palisades Stage – Dance along to energetic performances overlooking Paradise Bay on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
🎶 Paradise Garden Bandstand – Soak in the festival vibes with live music in a charming garden setting daily at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Whether you’re sipping on a seasonal drink or savoring festival-inspired bites, these performances add even more magic to your visit! 💃✨
Final Thoughts: Time to Taste!
With eight festival booths, exclusive seminars, and themed experiences, the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2025 is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Whether you’re indulging in the latest bites, sipping on creative cocktails, or just soaking up the festival atmosphere, there’s something for every foodie.
What are you most excited to try this year? Let me know in the comments! 🍷🍽️✨
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About the author: Hey there! I’m Julia, a passionate theme park and travel writer. My love for theme parks has fueled my obsession with sharing tips and adventures for years. Join me as I uncover the magic of Disneyland and beyond!
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