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2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Review
The 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has begun! Now through April 21 guests can enjoy delicious eats, jammin’ entertainment, special merchandise, and more. We were in the park for opening day of the festival and here’s what we thought.
Related – First Look at 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Sip and Savor Passes
There are eight Festival Marketplaces this year. Each one offers different food and beverage options that highlight ingredients and flavors from California. The marketplaces are:
- California Craft Brews
- Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo
- Garlic Kissed
- Golden Dreams
- LA Style
- Peppers Cali-ente
- Uncork California
- Mercado de Antojos (NEW)
Some of our favorite eats from the Festival Marketplaces were:
- California Punch from California Craft Brews – This non-alcoholic drink was the perfect blend of mango, guava, and cucumber. We loved that we could share it with our kids as well!
- Asa’DOS from Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo – This dish features both steak and chicken and the grilled skirt steak stole the show. It was juicy and delicious!
- Sirloin Gruyere Mac & Cheese from Garlic Kissed – We’re pretty sure this is a new take on a dish from past food & wine festivals and it was a hit! The mac & cheese was creamy and the steak was flavorful. The combo was just yummy!
- Birria Mac & Cheese from Mercado de Antojos – Mac & Cheese is a simple, yet tasty, dish on it’s own but Disney really elevated it with this offering! The onion-cilantro sauce isn’t overpowering and the tortilla crunch on top adds good texture.
- Cherry Cobbler Pot de Creme from Golden Dreams – For those with a sweet tooth, don’t skip this dish! The vanilla custard and cherry filling blend beautifully. Plus it’s topped with oat crumble which is tasty and adds a nice texture.
- Snickers Mickey Macaron from Uncork California – This festival favorite is a must-have every year. It’s large enough to share with your friends and family, though you won’t want to. Its the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter along with Snickers pieces.
This year there are two versions of the Sip & Savor Pass available. There is the regular 8-credit pass and a “half pass” which has 4 credits. Each credit will get you one food or non-alcoholic beverage from the Festival Marketplaces and other select dining locations. Also new this year, guests will receive a Mickey-shaped plate with every purchase of a Sip & Savor Pass. The plate is perfect for holding your eats and drinks and it’s super cute!
Everyone visiting the Festival will want to take home some special souvenirs. This year’s merchandise includes shirts, a hat, Minnie Ears, pins, a spirit jersey, and more! There is also merchandise just for Magic Key holders.
Along with Soarin’ Over California returning for the Food & Wine Festival, guests can enjoy a performance by the Jammin’ Chefs! These talented “chefs” combine pots, pans, and other kitchen tools to create different beats and sounds. They’re joined by Chip ‘n’ Dale, Daisy Duck, and Pluto! It’s a fun and entertaining show for the whole family.
This is just a small taste of what we experienced at this year’s California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. There’s still time to book your visit! Contact me today to start planning. I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation.
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