Disney's California Food & Wine Festival Dates Set
The 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is scheduled to run from March 6 to April 27. The event will showcase California-grown produce through chef demonstrations and various tastings. The festival is positioned as a family-friendly culinary destination and a potential road trip for those in Northern California.
- A popular money-saving option is the Sip and Savor Pass, which allows guests to purchase a set number of food and non-alcoholic beverage samples from participating marketplace booths and dining locations. In 2025, the pass was offered in two sizes: one with four entitlements for $32 and another with eight for $63, with a discount on the larger pass for Magic Key holders. - The festival originated in 2006, running annually until a hiatus from 2011 to 2015 due to major park construction. It was also paused in 2021 and cut short in 2020 because of the pandemic. - A major draw for many attendees is the temporary return of the attraction Soarin' Over California, which replaces the usual Soarin' Around the World film for the festival's duration and beyond. In 2026, the attraction is scheduled to be available for an extended period, from February 6 to July 1. - Beyond the marketplace booths, the festival typically offers free culinary demonstrations with local, visiting, and Disneyland Resort chefs. For an additional fee, guests can book special experiences like wine, beer, and mixology seminars or winemaker receptions. - The 2025 festival featured eight themed food marketplaces, including a new booth called Mercado de Antojos which focused on California's Hispanic cuisine. Many other permanent park restaurants also offer special festival menu items. - While most food and drink offerings are appetizer-sized, some locations in Downtown Disney and at the Disneyland Resort Hotels also participate by featuring their own specialty menu items during the festival.
