Get ready for a stellar line up of culinary superstars at the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Special Events!

2023 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Special Events

Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions at Disney California Adventure

“Join celebrated winemakers and industry experts for an intimate evening as you enjoy a rare selection of wines and pairings.” Receptions are held at Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure Park.

Carthay Circle Winemakers Reception Schedule for 2023:

GoGi Wines (with Kurt Russell)
Friday, March 10, 2023
6:30 PM
$150 per person—plus tax and gratuities

McBride Sisters Wine Co. (with Nicole Rabago & Amy Butler)
Friday, March 31, 2023
6:30 PM
$150 per person—plus tax and gratuities

Fess Parker Winery
Friday, April 14, 2023
6:30 PM
$150 per person—plus tax and gratuities

Tickets are available now via a third-party vendor under “Signature Events.”  

Trader Sam’s Tiki Mixology Seminar

“Learn to make the HippopotoMai-Tai, one of the legendary libations served at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. Then, sample sweet-and-spicy snacks around the outdoor fireplace. Be sure to take home a tiki mug as a souvenir of your adventure!”

Trader Sam’s Tiki Mixology Seminar Schedule for 2023:

Disneyland Hotel
Monday, March 6 & Monday, April 10
$159 per person—plus tax and gratuities

Tickets are available now via a third-party vendor under “Signature Events.”  

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Food and Wine Experience

“Meet the chefs, sommeliers and art historians from Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa as you sip wines paired with specially crafted plates at the venerable Hearthstone Lounge— featuring selections and experts from Laurent-Perrier, Stag’s Leap Winery, Miner Family Wines, Darioush, Clos Du Val, Heitz Cellars and ZD Wines.”

Disney’s Grand California Hotel Food and Wine Experience Schedule for 2023:

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Friday, April 21
$225 per person—plus tax and gratuities

Tickets are available now via a third-party vendor under “Signature Events.”  

Sweet Sundays — Not offered for 2023

Join a celebrated pastry chef for an entertaining dessert-focused demonstration, an interview with the chef and a light brunch buffet, featuring one of the chef’s dishes!

The chefs currently scheduled for Sweet Sundays are TBA

When: TBA
Where: TBA
Price: TBA

In the Kitchen With… — Not offered for 2023

Watch as star chefs share some of the secrets of their success, personal stories and a few of their favorite recipes.

Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet, featuring one of the chef’s dishes, along with one alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage, coffee, tea or water. After the demo, ticketed Guests are invited to take a photo with the visiting chef. Chefs will have additional book-signing opportunities for Guests not attending the event.

The chefs scheduled for In the Kitchen With…

TBA

When: TBA
Where: TBA
Price: TBA

Dinner with Disney Chefs — Not offered for 2023

Meet the Disneyland Resort chefs and sommeliers featured in the new Disney Festivals Cookbook—and enjoy a 4-course dinner inspired by Festival recipes, reflecting cultures and cuisines from around the world.

Perfectly paired with hand-selected wine and cocktails, these 4 courses will be one delight after another, showcasing flavors, cooking techniques and beautiful presentation. Guests will be seated together for dinner and may be seated with other Guests.

When: TBD
Where: The Vineyard Room at Wine Country Trattoria
Price: TBD
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Culinary Adventure Tour — Not offered for 2023

This spring, the Disney Culinary Adventure Tour will take epicurious guests on a walking expedition that explores the various elements necessary to create the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This separately ticketed, 90-minute event includes a backstage visit to the Special Events Kitchen, where a guest chef demystifies the process of planning the Festival’s delectable dishes, unique offerings, and Marketplace Kiosks year after year.

When: TBA
Where: Meet at the Carthay Circle Theater entrance
Price: TBA

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