Back to Blog The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Is Almost Here — And the New Menu Items Look Incredible

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Is Almost Here — And the New Menu Items Look Incredible

Magic Table Team
DisneylandFood & Wine FestivalDisney DiningDisney California Adventure

If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to book that Disneyland trip, the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival just gave you the best one yet. Running from March 6 through April 27, 2026, the festival is just days away — and the full menus have officially dropped, revealing some seriously exciting new bites and sips across eight festival marketplaces.

Whether you’re a Disneyland local or a Disney World veteran curious about how the West Coast does food festivals, here’s everything you need to know before you go.

What Is the DCA Food & Wine Festival?

Think of it as Disneyland’s answer to EPCOT’s legendary Food & Wine Festival — but with a distinctly California twist. Instead of a World Showcase stroll through global cuisines, this festival leans hard into the Golden State’s rich culinary identity: fresh produce, bold Latin flavors, craft beverages, and local California wines and beers.

Eight food and beverage Festival Marketplaces are stationed throughout the park — from Paradise Gardens Park to Buena Vista Street — serving up appetizer-sized portions designed for grazing. The format is perfect for the Disney foodie who wants to try a little of everything without committing to a sit-down meal.

The New Items We’re Most Excited About

This year’s lineup introduces some genuinely creative dishes that go well beyond typical theme park fare. Here are the standouts:

Savory Bites

  • Chicharrón Nachos with chorizo and cheese sauce — a crispy, indulgent twist on a classic that we’re absolutely here for
  • Torta Ahogada at Mercado de Antojos — a drowned sandwich steeped in spicy tomato broth, straight out of Guadalajara’s street food scene
  • Tajín Habanero Seasoned Wings at Peppers Cali-Ente — for those who like a little heat with their Disney day
  • Ramen Mac & Cheese with furikake and chile crunch — the kind of East-meets-West mashup that makes California cuisine so distinctive

Sweet & Sippable

  • Ube Latte with Matcha Foam — a gorgeous, Instagram-worthy drink that delivers on flavor just as much as aesthetics
  • Tiki Spritz featuring dark rum, Italian aperitif, and tropical juices — a vacation in a glass
  • Hot Honey White Sangria with sauvignon blanc, gin, hot honey syrup, and grapefruit juice, garnished with sliced jalapeños — sweet, boozy, and just a little bit dangerous

Returning Favorites

Not everything is new, and that’s a good thing. Guests can look forward to returning crowd-pleasers like the Junior LA Street Dog, the Asian Street Burrito, and the beloved Strawberry Horchata. These are perennial must-orders for a reason.

Don’t Forget the Sip and Savor Pass

One of the smartest ways to experience the festival is with the Sip and Savor Pass — a scannable digital credential that gives you four or eight coupons redeemable for select food and non-alcoholic beverages at participating marketplaces. It’s a great way to budget your festival spend and make sure you’re trying a variety of booths rather than doubling down on your first favorite.

As a bonus, pass purchasers receive a complimentary Mickey-shaped plate while supplies last.

Culinary Experiences Worth Booking

Beyond the food booths, the festival offers a few extra experiences worth carving out time for:

  • Beverage Education Seminars at Sonoma Terrace run every Saturday and Sunday from March 7 through April 26. These expert-led tastings with winemakers and Disney mixologists are a fantastic way to deepen your appreciation for what you’re sipping.
  • Complimentary culinary demonstrations at the Hollywood Backlot Stage feature local and visiting chefs — schedule these into your day if you want front-row seats to some live cooking action.

Why This Festival Is Worth Your Time

Here’s the honest case for making time for the DCA Food & Wine Festival: it’s one of the best-value food experiences at any Disney park. The bite-sized portions keep prices reasonable, the variety is genuinely impressive, and the atmosphere — sunshine, live entertainment, and the backdrop of California Adventure’s stunning architecture — makes even a simple snack feel like an event.

For families, the mix of approachable comfort food and more adventurous options means there’s something for everyone. For the food-obsessed Disney traveler, the festival is a compelling reason to visit Disneyland even if Disneyland isn’t usually your park.

Plan Your Visit

The 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs from March 6 through April 27, 2026. Park admission is required to attend — there’s no separate festival ticket. The Sip and Savor Pass can be purchased inside the park at select locations.

If you’re planning around dining reservations, keep in mind that festival-adjacent restaurants like Lamplight Lounge and Paradise Garden Grill also get in on the fun with limited-time menu items of their own — so it’s worth snagging an ADR if you want a sit-down meal woven into your festival day.

Need help locking down a dining reservation? That’s exactly what Magic Table is built for — so you can spend less time refreshing OpenTable and more time eating Chicharrón Nachos in the California sunshine.

Source: Disney Parks Blog — 2026 DCA Food & Wine Festival Foodie Guide