NEWS: Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns Feb. 28

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is set to return to the Disneyland Resort with innovative food, beverages, and more with a Disney twist.

From Feb. 28 – April 21, guests can enjoy California-inspired cuisine and specialty beverages, along with cooking demonstrations, seminars, music, entertainment and more. This year’s festival will see Disney chefs share personal stories through their offerings, as Disney storytelling comes to life in a new way.

The Festival Marketplaces will serve up dishes inspired by key California ingredients alongside refreshing beverages from across the region. Avocado Time, Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo and Nuts About Cheese will be among the returning favorites. Guests 21 and over will have the chance to discover locally-brewed craft beers, wine and spirits from all over the state.

On the Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land, guests can enjoy Family Time with Chef Daniella Malfitano, Discover California seminars, and chef demonstrations by Disney and celebrity chefs. Celebrity chefs visiting this year include David Burtka, Richard Blais, Jamie Gwen, Jet Tila, and Wing Lam.

Younger chefs can join the fun with the Junior Chef experience with Chef Goofy, available on select days during the festival. Kids ages 3-11 will team up with Chef Goofy as they follow a recipe for a tasty treat. Other family-friendly entertainment will also be offered, like the Jammin’ Chefs, craft stations, and other lively performances.

Guests will also be able to pick up a new line of festival merchandise, including festival-themed headwear and apparel, kitchen gadgets, and décor. Select Downtown Disney District locations will also get in on the fun with festival-inspired food and beverage offerings.

For those looking to enhance their festival experience with something special, check out this year’s Signature events:

Winemaker Dinner with Silver Oak | Twomey at Steakhouse 55 – March 18
Winemaker Reception with Skywalker Vineyards at Carthay Circle Restaurant – March 20
Winemaker Reception with Fess Parker Winery at Carthay Circle Restaurant – March 27
Winemaker Reception with Silverado Vineyards at Carthay Circle Restaurant – April 10
Beverage education and tasting seminars on beer, wine, and mixology at Sonoma Terrace and Golden Vine Winery

While Signature events and beverage seminars require a separate fee, many other Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival events are included with park admission.

To learn more about this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, visit Disneyland.com.

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My enthusiasm for all things Disney all started when my parents took our family to WDW for a vacation. My first trip was at age 13. Since that first time, I have made a trip to WDW almost every year from age 13. As far as I knew there was only one place to vacation! My fascination with WDW began on that first trip. I wanted to know how things at WDW operated and what made it so magical. I wanted to know details like how many people worked there and the length of the monorail track. It is that fascination that fueled my interest in WDW. Each year that my family vacationed at WDW, I learned more about WDW as they built more parks and added more attractions. I am not the average fan; I want to know all the details and I love researching the facts of WDW. I research facts through the Internet, books and DVDs. To me, the best part is to conduct research trip at WDW. After college, my father was transferred to Orlando and I moved with my parents. Seeking employment, I applied for a job at WDW. I passed the first rounds of interviews and was proud to join the Disney family as a security cast member! The job was great. It included Disney-specific training and security training before assuming four duties: driving a security vehicle, standing a post, working in a resort or walking a park or other area. Sometimes I even had special duties like working the Epcot Christmas Processional. I would escort the celebrity guests from backstage to onstage. Interestingly, every cast member is given a WDW fact book monthly to aid in answering guest questions. The pocket book contained great Disney facts that added more fuel for my thirst of Disney facts. Well, all-good things must come to end so we moved back to NJ. In the summer of 2010 I moved back to Florida I am now living in Orlando less then 15 minutes from WDW and living the dream and have fun along the way. Favorite Park – Magic Kingdom Favorite Character – Mickey Mouse Favorite restaurant – California Grill Favorite attraction – Toy Story Mania Favorite resort – Bay Lake Tower / Contempoary First time at a disney park – 1976 & have been every year since Who was on your first disney trip – My entire family Favorite disney memory – My first trip and my first trip with my kids How far do you live from disney now – 15 minutes When is your next Disney trip? – every weekend Favorite Disney Movie – Jungle Book & Toy Story

NEWS: Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns Feb. 28