Disneyland Resort Announces Bookable Experiences for 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

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Disneyland Resort Announces Bookable Experiences for 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Theme park foodies and culinary connoisseurs look forward to dozens of limited menu items, culinary demos and more when the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns to Disneyland Resort Feb. 28 through April 21, 2025.

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Foodies, take note! Disneyland Resort has released the schedule of bookable experiences for the upcoming Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. These exciting offerings can be reserved now on Disneyland.com for an additional fee.

Looking to expand your beverage horizons? The festival offers a variety of educational seminars and fun mixology classes, perfect for groups or casual fans. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or a beer aficionado, there’s something for everyone. These experiences are a great way to relax and learn something new during your park visit.


Make your way to Sonoma Terrace and dive into the world of craft beers, house-made cocktails, exceptional wines and delicious pairings at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival—scheduled to return February 28 through April 21, 2025.

  • Beer and Cider Education & Tasting Seminars
  • Mixology Education & Cocktail Making Seminars
  • Wine Education & Tasting Seminars
  • Ethel M Chocolate & Wine Pairing
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Carthay Circle Receptions

Join industry experts as they lead tastings paired with a 4-course appetizer menu at Carthay Circle Restaurant. Reservations for Carthay Circle Receptions are required, and space is limited for these popular events. Don’t miss out—book now!

Carthay Circle Brewmaster Reception with Paul Segura, Karl Strauss Brewing Co.
Join Paul Segura for a delightful evening sampling a selection of 4 Karl Strauss beers. Each beer will be paired with an appetizer created by the Carthay Circle Restaurant culinary team.

Friday, March 28, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$175 per person (plus tax and gratuities)

Carthay Circle Winemaker Reception with Dana Epperson, Decoy & Migration (Duckhorn Vineyards)
Join Dana Epperson for a wonderful evening sampling a selection of 4 Decoy & Migration wines. Each wine will be paired with an appetizer created by the Carthay Circle Restaurant culinary team.

Friday, April 11, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$175 per person (plus tax and gratuities)

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Hotel Events & Classes

Dinner and Scotch Event at Hearthstone Lounge

Enjoy an intimate, special culinary and scotch dinner event at Hearthstone Lounge, amid beautiful artwork and a burnished copper hearthstone.

Indulge in a memorable evening, featuring rare and exceptional scotches from Highland Park of the Isle of Mull & Orkney and world-renowned The Macallan from Speyside, Scotland, drawn from the exclusive whiskey library of Hearthstone Lounge.

Your evening begins with tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and live music. Then, savor a 4-course tasting menu that is expertly crafted and paired with scotch selections by Executive Chef Marcel St. Pierre and accompanied by educational presentations from Highland Park and The Macallan.

Reservations for the Dinner and Scotch Event at Hearthstone Lounge are required, and space is limited. Don’t miss out—book now!

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
  • Time: 5:15 PM
  • Location: Hearthstone Lounge, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
  • Price: $495 per person (plus tax and gratuities)

Price includes 5-hour complimentary valet parking at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

Mixology Class at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

Learn to make a classic tiki libation in the legendary Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar.

After enjoying your hand-crafted cocktail, indulge in tray-passed hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the sounds of the island at the outdoor fireplace. Plus, take home a Trader Sam’s fan favorite mug as a souvenir of your adventure.

Reservations for mixology classes at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar are required and space is limited for these popular events.

Event Details

  • Location: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Disneyland Hotel
  • Price: $159 per person (plus tax and gratuities)

Event Schedule
Events take place at 11:00 AM*, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the following days:

  • Monday, March 3, 2025
  • Monday, March 17, 2025
  • Monday, March 31, 2025
  • Monday, April 14, 2025

Shared tables will be available. Reserved or assigned seating is not available. A portion of this event takes place outdoors; please plan accordingly.

*The 11:00 AM classes on March 3 and April 14 are available to eligible Disney Vacation Club Members only. Members can call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 to check availability and book.

Food and Wine Experience with Hearthstone Lounge: “A Walk on the Silverado Trail”

Hosted by the venerable Hearthstone Lounge at the beautiful Mariposa Pool deck, sip a curated selection of Silverado Trail’s exquisite wines delightfully paired with cuisine specially crafted by the talented Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa culinary team. Featured wineries will be announced at a later date.

Reservations for Food and Wine Experience with Hearthstone Lounge: “A Walk on the Silverado Trail” are required and space is limited for this popular event.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Location: Mariposa Pool Deck, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
  • Price: $295 per person (plus tax and gratuities)

Price includes 5-hour complimentary valet parking at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

A combination of shared standing and dining tables will be available. Reserved or assigned seating is not available. This event takes place outdoors; please plan accordingly.


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