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The Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

 If you’re planning a Disneyland trip this spring, this is one of BEST experiences you can have inside the parkss - the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

Running March 6 through April 27, 2026, this festival transforms Disney California Adventure into a foodie paradise filled with limited-time bites, drinks, entertainment, and experiences you won’t find any other time of year.

And yes… it’s 100% worth planning your trip around!


What is the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival?

The Food & Wine Festival is a seasonal event inside Disney California Adventure Park where you can “eat your way” around the park with small, tasting-style dishes inspired by California flavors.

  • Try multiple small plates from different festival marketplaces
  • Sip on specialty drinks and cocktails
  • Experience live cooking demos and entertainment
  • Additional paid experiences like informative tasting seminars
It's basically the best experience to snack & stroll, and it completely changes your park day in the best way

Festival Dates & Hours

  • Dates: March 6 - April 27, 2026
  • Booth Hours: Typically open around 11:00AM through 9:00PM
  • Entertainment & Experiences: Offered throughout the day (times vary)
Pro tip: Weekdays = shorter lines + better booth hopping experince

How the Festival Booths Work

Throughout the park, you'll find festival marketplaces (aka booths), each one offering a curated menu of themes food and drinks.

Here's what to expect:

  • Menus are short and focused (easy ordering!)
  • Portions are tasting-size plates
  • You can visit booths in anyt ortder
  • Order from any marketplace for any marketplace
  • Mobile order is NOT typically used (order at the booth or kiosks)

Popular booth themes you'll see:

  • California Craft Brews
  • Garlic Kissed
  • LA Style
  • Mercado De Antojos
  • Uncork California
  • Cluck-A-Doodle Moo
  • Golden Dreams
  • Peppers Call-ente

Sip & Savor Pass: The BEST Way to Do the Festival

If you want to maximize your experience (and your budget), the Sip & Savor Pass is a MUST.


What is it? 

A prepaid pass that lets you redeem a set number of items at festival booths and select dining locations. Includes the cutest little tray to take home as a souvenir!

Your options:

  • 4-item pass ($34)
  • 8-item pass ($64)
Each tab = 1 food item or non-alcoholic beverage

Pro tips to maximize the Sip and Savor Pass:

  • Best value when used on higher-priced dishes. (Most festival items run about $7–$10 each)
  • Perfect for trying MORE without overspending (Share or split items with your group!)
  • You don’t have to use it all in one day!
  • Make a “must-try list” before you go.

What Kind of Food Can You Expect?

This is NOT your typical theme park food!

You’ll find:

  • Savory dishes (steak, wings, fried rice, mac & cheese)
  • California-inspired cuisine
  • Plant Based Options
  • Desserts & sweets
  • Specialty cocktails, wine, and craft beer
Everything is designed to be unique, shareable, and delicious!

Our Top 5 Must-Try Items

We tried a LOT (strictly for research purposes only), and these were the standouts:

Chicharrón Nachos — The Overall Winner

Crunchy, flavorful, and LOADED. This was the unanimous favorite and one of the BEST values for a Sip & Savor tab.  If you only try one thing… this is it.

Sirloin Mac & Cheese — Comfort Food Done Right

Rich, cheesy, and super satisfying. A total crowd-pleaser and perfect “safe but amazing” option.


Asa’DOS — Flavor + Value Combo

Steak AND chicken with bold flavors and a solid portion size. One of the best bang-for-your-buck dishes.


Torta Ahogada — Bold & Flavorful

Messy, saucy, and packed with flavor. If you love bold dishes, you’ll LOVE this.


Tajín Habanero Wings — For Spice Lovers

Sweet, spicy, and unique. These bring the heat in the best way 

Final Thoughts

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival isn’t just about eating, it’s about experiencing Disneyland in a completely different way.  From sharing bites with your group, to discovering new favorites, to walking around with your Sip & Savor Pass like a pro… it just hits different.

If you’ve been thinking about planning a Disneyland trip, this is hands-down one of the BEST times to go. And if you want help planning it all, park strategy, dining, must-do’s, and making sure you don’t miss the BEST bites, we’ve got you! Reach out to Angela at All In Vacay when you’re ready to start planning.

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