It’s once again time to start planning your Disneyland visit for this year’s DCA Food and Wine Festival 2023. This arguably the best festival that is hosted at California Adventure! But it also closes out the festival season in the park. Not only is the California Adventure Wine Festival the perfect place to try small plates of delicious food, it is also a great way to experience the original theme of the park! The Disneyland food and wine festival is also completely free with your California Adventure theme park admission.
This year, we are excited to share that the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival will return with its 12 booths we have had in years prior. So let’s go over all the details on the 2023 Food and Wine California Adventure. We are sure that this year’s festival is going to be better than ever so lets dive right into it!
California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Dates 2023
The dates of the 2023 DCA Food and Wine Festival are March 3rd – April 25th, 2023. Disney’s California Adventure food festival dates are longer than ever in 2023. You can expect almost two full months of sipping and snacking in the Happiest Place on Earth!
When are the 2023 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival Dates
- March 3rd, 2023 – April 25th, 2023
When is the Best Time to Visit the DCA Food and Wine Festival 2023?
- March 20th-31th
- April 12th – 21st
While the 2023 Disneyland food festival runs for almost 2 months, it’s important to know that some days will be better than others! As a former DCA Cast Member, I can promise there are better days than others to visit. The best days to visit the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine 2023 will be any Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the time frames listed above.
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How Much is the Sip and Savor Pass Disneyland 2023?
Disneyland is expensive no matter which way you turn it. The biggest DCA Food and Wine Festival money saving tip I have for you is to purchase the Disneyland Sip and Savor Pass. The upfront cost may give you sticker shock, the individual prices of food will balance it out and save you money. This is largest difference of between the Food and Wine DCA and the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival.
What is the Disneyland Sip and Savor Pass?
- The Disneyland Sip and Savor Pass 2023 is a plastic lanyard “pass” that you purchase for a set price and includes 8 removable tabs that can be redeemed for food items through the festival. These passes can be purchased at designated Festival carts throughout DCA. The Disneyland Food and Wine 2023 Sip and Savor Pass is a crowd and fan favorite!
How Much is the 2023 California Adventure Food & Wine Sip & Savor Pass?
- $57
The best way to use a Sip and Savor Pass at DCA is to use a tab on items more than $7. This way you’re guaranteed to either break even, or save money! One of our favorite things about the Disneyland Food and Wine Sip and Savor pass is that it is sharable! There are no limits on how many people can share a Sip and Savor pass at the Disneyland food festival. You also don’t have to do it all in one trip. The pass expires when the festival does, so If you’re too full or spreading your trip out over a few days, you can use it until April 25th!
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Disneyland Food and Wine Festival Food Booths 2023
The food booths for the 2023 DCA food have finally been announced! All of Disneyland Food Festival 2023 booths are celebrating California cuisine with fresh, vibrant and fun menus. When the DCA Food and Wine festival begins, they will have the Disneyland Food and Wine Festival passport. This will be your mini pocket guide to all food booths and where to find them! Disneyland food is always top notch, and we cannot wait to try all of the delicious food offerings this year.
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DCA Food and Wine Festival 2023 Booths
Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo
Food
- Ranch Wings with hot sauce drizzle — $8.50
- French Onion Grilled Beef Tenderloin Slider: Grilled beef tenderloin topped with a Gruyère cheese sauce and caramelized onions served on an onion roll — $8.50
Beverages
- Blackberry-Lavender Lemonade: Blackberry, pineapple juice, lavender syrup, and lemon juice (non-alcoholic) (available with Sip & Savor Pass) (NEW) — $6.00
- Coronado Brewing, Weekend Vibes, IPA, San Diego — $13.00
- Brouwerij West, Dig My Earth, DIPA, Los Angeles — $13.00
- Wild Barrel, White Rabbit, Belgian Style White, Temecula — $13.00
- SLO Brew, Pink Lemonade, Lager, San Luis Obispo — $13.00
- Sampler Beer Flight: SLO Brew, Pink Lemonade, Lager, San Luis Obispo; Wild Barrel, White Rabbit, Belgian Style White, Temecula; Coronado Brewing, Weekend Vibes, IPA, San Diego; Brouwerij West, Dig My Earth, DIPA, Los Angeles — $17.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
D-Lish
Food
- Black & Tan Beef Potato Puffs: Karl Strauss Wreck Alley stout gravy and lager micro sponge (NEW) — $8.50
- Cubano Slider: Slow-roasted mustard-crusted pork and sliced smoked ham with melted Swiss cheese and slice of pickle served on a Hawaiian roll (NEW) — $7.50
Drinks
- Central California Cooler: Peach, apple, orange, and lemon juice (non-alcoholic) (NEW) — $6.50
- Chocolate Marshmallow Cold Brew Cocktail: Irish whiskey, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, chocolate syrup, almond milk, and toasted marshmallow (NEW) — $15.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
I Heart Artichokes
Food
- Chicharron-crusted Fried Artichoke Dip with smoked pepper crema and featuring Cacique® Oaxaca Cheese (NEW) — $6.50
- Artichoke Toast with California Olive Tapenade: Toasted sliced baguette with artichoke cream cheese, topped with olive & artichoke tapenade and drizzled with olive oil — $6.75
Drinks
- Passion Fruit Rum Cocktail: White rum, Italian bitter apéritif, passion fruit, orange, guava, orgeat, and lime (NEW) — $15.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
Golden Dreams
Food:
- Honey-Orange-glazed Salmon Salad with citrus vinaigrette (NEW) — $8.00
- Mango-Carrot Gazpacho with grilled shrimp and jalapeño crema (NEW) — $8.25
Drinks:
- Orange-Honey Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, orange blossom honey, white chocolate, orange juice, vanilla, orange extract, and almond milk (non-alcoholic) ) (NEW) — $6.00
- Pineapple-Tiki Bitter Cocktail: Aged rum, campari, pineapple juice, orgeat, lime juice and tiki bitters (NEW) — $14.00
- Rombauer Vineyards, Chardonnay, Carneros Napa Valley — $18.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
LA Style
Food
- Glazed BBQ Pork Belly with furikake-togarashi mac salad (NEW) — $8.50
- Gyro-inspired Flatbread featuring Impossible Ground Beef with chipotle hummus, tzatziki and spiced crispy chickpeas (NEW) — $6.75
Drinks
- Mezcaleros Ancho Sandia Margarita: Mezcal, ancho chile liqueur, watermelon, mango, lime, and agave nectar (NEW) — $14.00
- Sake-Melon ’75: Sake, ginger liqueur, prosecco, rock melon syrup, and lemongrass-citron purée (NEW) — $14.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
Nuts About Cheese
Food
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Mac with brown sugar streusel and strawberry crackle (NEW) — $8.25
- Next Level Crackers & Cheese: House-made herb crackers with white cheddar-infused fromage blanc, spicy prosciutto spread, and cherry jam ( (NEW) — $8.00
- SNICKERS Caramel-Peanut Milk Chocolate Mickey Macaron: Chocolate Mickey macaron filled with caramel ganache and SNICKERS pieces — $6.50
Drinks
- Spicy Honey-Apricot Cocktail: Rye Whiskey, apricot, orange, lemon juice, spicy honey syrup, and bitters (NEW) — $14.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
California Craft Brews
Food:
- IPA Sausage Dog on a soft pretzel roll with onion-pepper Jardinière, cheddar cheese sauce, and malt vinegar-jalapeño crunch (NEW) — $7.00
Drinks:
Beer:
- Trademark, A La Playa, Mexican Style Lager, Long Beach — $13.00
- Boomtown, Mic Czech, Pilsner, Los Angeles — $13.00
- Bottle Logic, Tropical Hideaway, Sour, Anaheim — $13.00
- Ficklewood, Yondershop, Hard Cider, Long Beach — $15.25
- Calicraft, Tiki Time, Tropical Wheat, Walnut Creek — $14.25
- Brewery X, Boysenberry Lemonade, Hard Seltzer, Anaheim — $10.25
- Radiant Beer Co., Blank State, Witbier, Anaheim — $13.00
- The Bruery, Goses are Red, Gose, Placentia — $14.25
- Karl Strauss® Brewing Co., Tangible, Fruited IPA, San Diego — $14.25
- Stereo, Robot, Imperial Red IPA, Placentia — $11.50
- Ballast Point, Aloha Sculpin, Hazy IPA, San Diego — $15.25
- Crowns and Hops, BPLB, Hazy Double IPA, Inglewood — $15.25
- Bright & Balanced Beer Flight: Trademark, A La Playa, Mexican Style Lager, Long Beach; Brewery X, Boysenberry Lemonade Hard Seltzer, Anaheim; Calicraft, Tiki Time, Tropical Wheat, Walnut Creek; Bottle Logic, Tropical Hideaway, Sour, Anaheim — $17.00
- Bigger & Bolder Beer Flight: Crowns and Hops, BPLB, Hazy Double IPA, Inglewood; Ballast Point, Aloha Sculpin, Hazy IPA, San Diego; Karl Strauss® Brewing Co., Tangible, Fruited IPA, San Diego; Stereo, Robot, Imperial Red IPA, Placentia — $17.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
Hard Seltzer and Hard Cider:
- Boysenberry Lemonade Hard Seltzer
- Hard Cider
Novelty:
- Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage)
Peppers Cali-Ente
Food
- Chile Relleno Empanada with Arbol Pepper Salsa featuring Cacique® Oaxaca and Cotija Cheeses (NEW) — $8.50
- Ají de Gallina: Spicy yellow chile creamed chicken with jasmine rice and olive tapenade (NEW) — $7.25
Drinks
- Cantarito-style Paloma: Reposado Tequila, Habanero-Pineapple Juice, Rock Melon Syrup, Lime and Fresca® — $14.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
Uncork California
Food
- California Artisan Cheese Selection: Vella Cheese Company® Habanero Jack and Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company’s® TomaProvence — $8.50
- Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch: Chocolate-hazelnut mousse topped with chocolate-hazelnut glaze and a gold leaf — $6.50
Drinks
- Silverado Vineyards, Miller Ranch, Sauvignon Blanc, Yountville-Napa Valley — $11.00
- Josh Cellars, Pinot Grigio, California — $12.00
- McBride Sisters, Chardonnay, Central Coast — $14.00
- Sebastiani, Merlot, Sonoma County — $12.00
- Meiomi Wines, Pinot Noir, California — $14.00
- Robert Mondavi, Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County — $13.00
- Domaine Chandon, Brut, California — $15.00
- White Wine Flight: Silverado Vineyards, Miller Ranch, Sauvignon Blanc, Yountville-Napa Valley; Josh Cellars, Pinot Grigio, California; Mc Bride Sisters, Chardonnay, Central Coast — $16.00
- Red Wine Flight: Sebastiani, Merlot, Sonoma County; Meiomi Wines, Pinot Noir, California; Robert Mondavi, Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County — $17.00
- Green Apple & Lychee Mimosa: Flavors of green apple and lychee (NEW) — $15.00
- Passion Fruit & Banana Mimosa: Flavors of passion fruit and banana (NEW) — $15.00
- Cherry, Yuzu & Ginger Mimosa: Flavors of cherry, yuzu and ginger (NEW) — $15.00
- Tropical Mimosa Flight — $16.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
Berry Patch
Food
- Strawberry Cheesecake with lemon Chantilly (NEW) — $6.50
- Blueberry-Buttermilk Pie (NEW) — $6.00
Drinks
- Cherry-Chocolate-Mint Dessert Cocktail: Vodka, crème de menthe liqueur, cherry, chocolate syrup, coconut cream, and heavy whipping cream (NEW) — $15.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
Avocado Time
Food
- Petite Avocado Impossible Burger with dairy-free pepper jack — $8.00
- Frozen Guacamole: Avocado paleta with lime crema, pico de gallo, and chile-lime seasoning (NEW) — $5.50
Drinks
- Ruby Grapefruit Sparkling Beverage: Grapefruit juice, raspberry syrup, agave nectar, and Topo Chico mineral water (non-alcoholic) (NEW) — $5.00
- Duckhorn Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley — $14.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
Garlic Kissed
Food
- Grilled Top Sirloin with roasted garlic-Gruyère smashed potatoes and black garlic chimichurri (NEW) — $8.25
- Carbonara-Garlic Mac & Cheese with Nueske’s® Peppered Bacon — $8.00
Drinks
- Rosemary Bitter Orange Mule: Vodka, Aperol, orange juice, lime juice, rosemary syrup, and ginger beer (NEW) — $14.00
- Austin Hope, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles — $16.00
- Novelty: Red or Green Grapes Glow Cube Charm (can be added to any beverage) — $5.50
Paradise Garden Grill Beer Garden
Beverages:
- Salt & Lime Lager
- Honey Blonde Ale
- Passionfruit Wheat Ale
- Sierra Nevade Wild Little Thing Sour Ale – $13.00
- Enegren Nighthawk Black Lager – $14.25
- Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Mango Habanero Apple Hard Cider – $13.00
- Blueberry Saison – $13.00
- Golden Road Ride On Hazy IPA – $
- Imperial Stout
- IPA
- Barrel-Aged Scotch Ale
- Mead
- Beer Garden Flight – $16.50
Paradise Garden Grill
Food:
- Brisket Fries: French fries topped with shredded smoked BBQ brisket, cheddar cheese sauce, pico de gallo, chipotle crema, and green onions (allergy-friendly options available)
- Char Siu Ribs: Chinese-inspired grilled pork ribs with steamed rice and almond-cabbage salad (available for Sip & Savor Pass) (NEW)
- Impossible Gyro: Seasoned plant-based meat served in pita bread with dairy-free tzatziki, seasoned tomatoes, cucumber, and onions (allergy-friendly options available) (NEW)
- Jerk Chicken: Caribbean-inspired half chicken with mango-pineapple salsa served with black beans, white rice, and fried plantains (allergy-friendly options available)
- Beer-battered Fish Tacos: Baja-style beer-battered fish on corn tortillas topped with slaw, pico de gallo, cilantro crema, and lime wedge with house-made tortilla chips and roasted red chile-tomato salsa (allergy-friendly options available)
- Strawberry Shortcake: Pound cake with fresh strawberries and mascarpone crème
Drinks:
- Bourbon-Strawberry Lemonade garnished with fresh strawberry and mint (NEW)
- Mexican-style Lager
2023 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival Events – Free
Whenever we celebrate with a Disney festival, there is always going to be amazing events to accompany the tasty food. At this Disneyland food festival, there are super fun free experiences for the whole family! We love that the Disneyland Food and Wine Festival 2023 will bring amazing entertainment, like live music every night!
2022 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival Events
- Jammin’ Chefs
- Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party
- Culinary Demonstrations
- See Goofy the Chef at the Hollywood Backlot
- Musical Entertainment
Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party
Replacing Junior Chefs show is this brand new experience, Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party. Children ages 3 – 11 are allowed to participate in hands-on cupcake decorating. You can sign up 45 minutes before each session, but note that space is limited!
Jammin’ Chefs
The different line up of free entertainment and culinary shows will keep you busy all day! The Jammin’ Chefs are a musical group that boogie with Chip and Dale as they drum, dance and engage the crowd in lively music. They use culinary objects to make incredibly catchy tunes, adding a lot of “spice” to the Disneyland food festival. You can find these musical chefs on Paradise Pier every hour until the sun sets.
Chef Culinary Demonstrations
One of the biggest highlights of DCA Food and Wine Festival are the celebrity chefs and Disney chefs that take to the stage to offer free demos. These come with recipes, lessons and tips from these culinary professionals! The DCA Food and Wine festival welcomed a new chef almost every single day allowing for an exciting schedule.
Culinary Demonstrations at the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival
Culinary Demonstrations with Disney Chefs
- Saturday, March 5: Stephanie Yee, Pastry Sous Chef
- Sunday, March 6: Toby Hollis, Disney California Adventure Park Chef
- Saturday, March 12: Brenden Neumayr, Elena Aranda, Alexander Fuentz Cardenas, Angie Arenas; Festivals Beverage Team
- Saturday, March 26: Chris Maggetti, Executive Chef
- Sunday, March 27: Moises Carranza, Festivals Chef
- Saturday, April 2: Alex Flores, Chef de Cuisine
- Sunday, April 3: Gracie Gomez, Pastry Sous Chef
- Saturday, April 9: Markus Meza, Candy Maker
- Sunday, April 10: Markus Meza, Candy Maker
- Saturday, April 23: John State, Culinary Director
- Sunday, April 24: Christina Orejel, Pastry Sous Chef
Special Note: These dates are from the 2022 festival, we will update this list once official dates have been announced
Culinary Demonstrations with Visiting Chefs
- Saturday, March 5: Chef Steve Kling
- Sunday, March 6: Chef Soon Teoh & Khim Teoh
- Saturday, March 12: Chef Wing Lam
- Sunday, March 13: Chef Jamie Gwen
- Sunday, March 13: Rafael Molina
- Saturday, March 19: Chef Bret Thompson
- Sunday, March 20: Chef Shaun O’Neale
- Saturday, March 26: Chef Alejandra Tapia
- Sunday, March 27: Chef Omar Fierro
- Saturday, April 2: Chef Jamie Gwen
- Sunday, April 3: Chef Rich Sweeney
- Saturday, April 9: Chef Shachi Mehra
- Sunday, April 10: Chef Justin Warner
- Saturday, April 16: Chef Ernie Alvarado
- Saturday, April 16: Chef Paolo Dungca
- Sunday, April 17: Chef Jet Tila
- Sunday, April 17: Chef Paolo Dungca
- Saturday, April 23: Chef Kevin Bludso
- Sunday, April 24: Chef Nyesha Arrington
Special Note: These dates are from the 2022 festival, we will update this list once official dates have been announced
Culinary Demonstrations with Festival Sponsors
Don’t miss mini cooking demonstrations and educational farm-to-table presentations by some of our Festival sponsors involved in growing the foods we eat. Saturdays and Sundays.
- March 12 – 13: California Milk Advisory Board
- April 2 – 3: California Milk Advisory Board
- April 16 – 17: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.®
- April 23 – 24: National Geographic
Special Note: These dates are from the 2022 festival, we will update this list once official dates have been announced
Disney’s California Adventure Food and Wine Education & Tasting Seminars
The California Adventure food festival activities don’t end there. If you’re over the age of 21, there are even more opportunities for you to enjoy. Some of these DCA Food and Wine Festival events have returned for 2023, and we will share them with you here.
- Wine, Beer and Mixology Education & Tasting Seminars – Discover something special when sommeliers, brew masters and mixologists divulge their industry expertise during these fascinating 45-minute sessions.
- Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions – Enjoy hand-selected California wines, masterfully paired with an array of small plates.
- Winemaker Dinner
- Hotels Education and Tasting Seminars, Winemaker Reception & Mixology Class Experiences – Enjoy special tasting seminars, a Winemaker Reception and Mixology Seminar at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar.
Please note that these are all extra, paid experiences for the DCA Food and Wine Festival.
2023 Disneyland Food an Wine Festival Merchandise
The 2023 DCA Food and Wine Festival merch has arrived and is full of bright and delicious items. Like most of the DCA Food and Wine festivals, merchandise sold is centered around food and the 2022 Disneyland food festival merchandise includes Disney culinary tools and specialty beverage items.
Last year there was a special, “Life is Grape” spirit jersey which is a vibrant purple and blue color with a sparkly grape logo. There are also brand new Minnie ears that feature a tiny whisk and spoon attached to them. There are also plenty of shirts, hoodies, aprons, housewares and exclusive pins offered for guests to purchase during this festival.
2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival FAQ
Q: What are the 2023 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival Dates?
A: The official dates have not been released yet. But based on last year’s dates, we can assume the 2023 Food and Wine Festival will take place March 3rd, and April 25h, 2023.
Q: When is the Best Time to Visit the 2023 DCA Food & Wine Festival?
A: We recommend visiting the festival March 20th-31st and April 12th-21st.
Q: How Many Food Booths Does DCA Have?
A: For the Food and Wine Festival, there are 12 food booths and a full Beer Garden located in the Paradise Gardens Area.
Q: How Much is the 2023 Sip & Savor for Food & Wine?
A: You can find the popular sip and savor pass for $57 at most retail locations or festival booths. Magic Key Holders also receive a discount on the pass.
Q: What are the Vegetarian Options at the DCA Food and Wine Festival?
A: The vegetarian options at the festival are bountiful! Both of the menu items at the I Heart Artichoke booth, the infamous PB&J Mac, SNICKERS Mickey Macaron, & Chile Relleno Empandada. As well as all items at Uncork California, Berry Patch, and Avocado Time booths, and the Impossible Gyro from Paradise Garden Grill.
We hope that this article helped you with the Disneyland Food and Wine Festival 2023 and that if you’re heading to Disneyland soon that you have magical trip!
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