Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Review

A Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Review

Taste your way through Disney California Adventure now through April 27! Beyond the iconic festival marketplaces, several year-round restaurants are serving up exclusive menu items you won’t want to miss. Whether it’s a quick snack at a booth or a sit-down seasonal special, there’s a new flavor around every corner. We experienced the festival yesterday so keep reading for our review!

Related – Guide to Disney California Adventure’s 25th Anniversary

There are 8 Food Marketplaces for guests to try different foods inspired by the flavors of California. Take a look at what’s offered at each marketplace.

Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo

Location: Paradise Gardens Park

Food Item:

• Asa’DOS: Grilled skirt steak, chipotle chicken, Spanish rice, and salsa verde

Beverages:

• Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., The Dopest Hazy IPA (New)
• Hot Honey White Sangria brought to you by National Geographic: Sauvignon blanc, gin, hot honey syrup, grapefruit juice, and sweet and sour garnished with sliced jalapeños (New)

California Craft Brews

Location: Performance Corridor

Food Item:

• Chicharrón Nachos: Chicharrón, chorizo, cheese sauce, tomatoes, and salsa verde (New)

Beverages:

• California Punch: Mango purée, guava nectar, cucumber syrup, and lemon juice garnished with a mango-chile lollipop (Non-alcoholic)
• Mango Guava Cocktail: Vodka, mango purée, guava nectar, cucumber syrup, and lemon juice garnished with a rainbow sour belt gummy
• Bottle Logic Brewing, Explorando (New)
• California Beer Flight: LA Bodega Brewing Company La Fresa seltzer, Bottle Logic Brewing Explorando Mexican lager, Trademark Brewing Codebreaker IPA, and Russian River Brewing Company Blind Pig IPA (New)
• LA Bodega Brewing Company, La Fresa (New)
• Trademark Brewing, Codebreaker (New)
• Tropical Chamoy Michelada: Tomato juice, chamoy, and passion fruit purée served with Bottle Logic Explorando rimmed with Tajín Clásico (New)
• Russian River Brewing Company, Blind Pig

Garlic Kissed

Location: Performance Corridor

Food Item:

• Sirloin Gruyère Mac & Cheese with black garlic chimichurri, garlic butter crunch, and Fresno chile slices

Beverages:

• Cuties Mandarin Orange & Blackberry Punch: House-made Cuties Mandarin orange purée, blackberry and strawberry purées, blackberry syrup, Simply Fruit Punch, and grapefruit juice garnished with a Cuties Mandarin orange (Non-alcoholic) (New)
• Bourbon Peach Tea Lemonade: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Black Tea-infused bourbon, peach purée, Simply Lemonade, and Simply Fruit Punch garnished with a peach ring (New)

Golden Dreams

Location: Performance Corridor

Food Items:

• Musubi Fried Rice brought to you by Disney Vacation Club: AULANI Resort-inspired steamed rice with egg, glazed spiced ham, umami mayo, and furikake
• Cherry Cobbler Pot de Crème: Vanilla custard, cherry filling, and oat crumble (Plant-based)

Beverages:

• Tiki Spritz: Dark rum, Italian aperitif, pineapple juice, guava nectar, guava syrup, and sweet and sour topped with Sprite and garnished with a pineapple wedge (New)
• Watermelon Cucumber Mojito: White rum, watermelon liqueur, mojito and cucumber syrups, watermelon purée, and lime juice topped with Topo Chico and garnished with a watermelon gummy wedge and Tajín twist

LA Style

Location: Performance Corridor

Food Items:

• Carbonara Pizzetta: White sauce, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and black pepper drizzle (New)
• Junior LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo, pepper and onion relish, and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon

Beverages:

• Cherry Cola Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee 70^th Anniversary Blend, oat milk, and vanilla crème and cherry syrups topped with a cherry cola cold foam and a maraschino cherry (Non-alcoholic) (New)
• Seaborn Strawberry Lemonade Margarita (New)

Mercado de Antojos

Location: Grizzly Peak

Food Items:

• Torta Ahogada: Braised pork carnitas, frijoles charros, pickled onion, and salsa (New)
• Café de Olla Tres Leches Cake: Café de olla-infused tres leches topped with piloncillo, chantilly, cinnamon, and a Mickey-shaped cookie

Beverages:

• Brown Soul Brewing Co., Quiero Maiz (New)
• Black Cherry Paloma: Blanco tequila, black cherry purée, and sweet and sour topped with Fresca and garnished with a lime wheel
• Blood Orange Paloma: Blanco tequila, Italian aperitif, blood orange juice, and sweet and sour, topped with Fresca and garnished with a lime wheel
• Cantarito-Style Paloma
• Paloma Flight: Cantarito-Style Paloma, Black Cherry Paloma, and Blood Orange Paloma

Peppers Cali-Ente

Location: Performance Corridor

Food Items:

• Tajín Habanero Seasoned Wings with Tajín chile-lime sauce (New)
• Ramen Mac & Cheese: Furikake crumble, fish cakes, green onions, and chile crunch (New)

Beverages:

• Seaborn Strawberry Lemonade Margarita (New)
• Strawberry Guava Lemonade: Simply Lemonade, strawberry purée, and guava syrup topped with vanilla cream and freeze-dried strawberries (Non-alcoholic) (New)
• Pickle Whiskey Sour: Bourbon, pickle and lime juices, and sweet and sour rimmed with Tajín Clásico and Tajín Chile-Lime Sauce and garnished with a pickle spear

Uncork California

Location: Paradise Gardens Park

Food Item:

• Mickey-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces: Chocolate Mickey-shaped macaron filled with caramel ganache, made with SNICKERS bar pieces

Beverages:

• Blue Raspberry Pineapple Mimosa: Sparking wine, blue raspberry syrup, and pineapple juice (New)
• Mango Melon Mimosa: Sparkling wine, mango purée, and rock melon syrup (New)
• Strawberry Punch Mimosa: Sparkling wine, strawberry purée, and Simply Fruit Punch (New)
• Mimosa Flight: Mango Melon Mimosa, Strawberry Punch Mimosa, and Blue Raspberry Pineapple Mimosa (New)
• Famille Perrin, Côtes du Rhône Reserve Rosé (New)
• Kendall Jackson, Chenin Blanc (New)
• La Crema, Chardonnay (New)
• Nielson, Pinot Noir (New)
• Red Wine Flight: Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Reserve Rosé, Nielson Pinot Noir, and Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin De Tablas Rouge (New)
• Tablas Creek Vineyard, Patelin de Tablas Blanc (New)
• Tablas Creek Vineyard, Patelin de Tablas Rouge (New)
• Une Femme, The Betty Sparkling Brut (New)
• White Wine Flight: Kendall Jackson Chenin Blanc, La Crema Chardonnay, and Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin De Tablas Blanc (New)

Shop till you drop—but do it fast! This year’s Food & Wine gear is already high in demand and likely to sell out. Check out some of our favorite pieces from the new collection:

If you’re looking to level up your festival style, the Spirit Jersey ($79.99) is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the collection. Featuring a stunning blue and dark navy tie-dye pattern with the festival logo in vibrant teal and green, it’s a total standout. But the real highlight is on the back: a playful graphic of Chip ‘n’ Dale living their absolute best lives in a pile of acorns!

If you prefer a lighter layer, the Button-Up Shirt ($75) is a vibrant collage of Disney California Adventure icons, featuring Chef Mickey alongside the legendary Carthay Circle. For those who love a classic look, the navy Chef Goofy T-Shirt ($36.99) captures Goofy in his element: juggling ingredients and looking hilariously overwhelmed. Magic Key holders can also snag an exclusive light blue tee ($36.99) that puts Chef Goofy’s culinary chaos front and center on the back.

No trip to DCA is complete without a new pair of ears, and the 2026 Ear Headband ($34.99) is delightfully chaotic! Instead of the usual gondolas, the Pixar Pal-A-Round ‘ears’ are filled with tiny avocados and tomatoes, with Chef Mickey himself standing in for the traditional bow. If you’re looking for a smaller keepsake, the Chip ‘n’ Dale Keychain ($16.99) is an absolute must—it features the duo looking adorable while lounging on a plate of berries.

Pin trading is a high-stakes hobby at Disney California Adventure, and the 2026 festival lineup is a total standout. At the top of the list is the Limited Release Chip ‘n’ Dale Pin ($21.99), a vibrant teal piece featuring the perfect ‘Here for the Snacks’ motto. If you’re looking to make a statement, the Chef Goofy Mini Jumbo ($49.99) offers a larger-than-life tribute to the festival’s favorite chef. Magic Key holders have their own exclusive sparkly blue pin ($24.99) featuring Goofy, while the ultimate collector’s move is the Souvenir Gift Card ($125 minimum), which comes with a limited-edition Carthay Circle pin as a reward for your dedication.

When you need a breather between bites, the festival’s entertainment lineup is the perfect way to recharge. For those looking to sharpen their skills, the Mixology Education and Wine Tasting Seminars offer a deep dive into craft beverages on select days—just remember that these require advance booking! Throughout the park, you can also stumble upon fascinating Culinary Demonstrations and live music. We kicked off day one with the high-energy Tina Aldana Party Band and caught a performance of Cookin’ with the Jammin’ Chefs, which is always a festive highlight. For the latest showtimes, keep your Festival Passport or the Disneyland app handy!

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