Disneyland’s already the happiest place on earth, but throw in a massive parkwide food festival—and now it’s somehow even happier. Running nearly two full months, the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival takes over the state-themed park with about a dozen different culinary marketplaces under themes such as avocado, local cheese, wine, berries and more.
You might find cauliflower ceviche at one booth, and ham-and-cheese pinwheels with smoked pistachios at another. Notable dishes for this year’s fest include chicharron-crusted fried artichoke dip, carbonara-garlic mac and cheese, a petite avocado Impossible burger, orange-honey cold brew and a Mickey-shaped caramel, peanut and chocolate macaron.
And, because there’s so much more to California cuisine than eating, you can even catch live cooking demos on weekends, plus family-friendly Alice in Wonderland-themed cupcake decorating.
Opt for the Sip & Savor Pass to make the most of the festival, with eight tastes so you can wander the markets and try a little of nearly everything, or sample à la carte. Also, pro tip: You can typically order from any dish at any of the marketplace stalls, so opt for whichever spot has the shortest line. Either way, just be sure you don’t forget the rides in all of the culinary whirlwind (fan-favorite Soarin’ will temporarily bring back its California-themed version just for the occasion).