Let's talk about all things Food & Wine, at Disney California Adventure! I'm going to share all the tips and all the best things you should try, so get ready.
First off, the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs from February 28th to April 21st. What is the festival all about? There are 13 marketplace kiosks throughout the park that are serving up a bunch of delicious new bites, non alcoholic drinks and alcoholic drinks. You will need to have a theme park admission to experience the festival.
Once inside the park, you'll easily be able to find all the kiosks and visually be able to see what each one offers.
You'll also see an area that offers you the ability to purchase a Sip & Savor pass. Should you get the Sip & Savor pass? This depends on how much you want to try. If you are wanting to try a ton of the food and non alcoholic drinks, then yes, it's worth the $56. If you only want to try maybe a couple of these items, then no. Please note that the Sip & Savor pass does not include alcoholic beverages at the kiosks.
TIP: Do not tear off the tabs if you have the Sip & Savor pass until you are at the kiosk and they tell you to do so. If you do tear them off before you get in line, they are void and you will be very sad.
TIP: Plan what you want to eat and drink first. Then hit the shortest kiosk line and order all the items there. That's right, you can order all the items you want from different kiosks at one kiosk and then they'll give you a receipt. You'll stand in another line for the food pickup at each kiosk and they'll mark off what you have received. So keep that receipt!
You don't have to pickup everything at one time. You could eat food from a couple kiosks and then go ride some rides and come back and grab some more food after. This is the best way to do it and it's super convenient.
Don't worry, there's plenty of other stuff going on during this festival too. Lots of entertainment, cooking demos, behind the scenes tours and so much more!
Now let's get into the food and drinks you can try and where to get them. This list won't include every single food/drink item that is available at the kiosks. This list is my top eats at each kiosk.
Off the Cob
Mini chicken chimis with chimichurri
Mickey shaped caramel peanut milk chocolate Macarons
I Love Artichokes
Fried artichokes with lemon aioli
Cluck A Doodle Moo
Ranch Fried Wings
Garlic Kissed
Black Garlic Soy-Braised Pork Belly Banh Mi
Paradise Garden Grill
Impossible Meatball Submarine
Brisket Fries
Festival Cart
Sweet Apple Empanada with Caramel
Nuts About Cheese
Impossible Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese
Golden Dreams
Fig & Lavender Cold Brew
One in A melon
Poke Style watermelon and cucumber
Peppers Cali-ente
Grilled shrimp tacos
Avocado Time
Petite Impossible Burger with Guac and Pepper Jack Cheese
Only want to try my top 8 items? This is perfect if you have the Sip & Savor Pass. Here you go!
Image: David Nguyen/Disneyland Resort
Nuts About Cheese
Impossible Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese
Avocado Time
Petite Impossible Burger with Guac and Pepper Jack Cheese
Paradise Garden Grill
Impossible Meatball Submarine
Image: David Nguyen/Disneyland Resort
Garlic Kissed
Black Garlic Soy-Braised Pork Belly Banh Mi
Off the Cob
Mickey shaped caramel peanut milk chocolate Macarons
Golden Dreams
Fig & Lavender Cold Brew ( I got 3 of these!)
Cluck A Doodle Moo
Ranch Fried Wings
One in A melon
Poke Style watermelon and cucumber
For all the info you need check out: Food & Wine, at Disney California Adventure