Disney's California Food & Wine Festival Signature Events
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Online registration for Signature Events starts February 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Taste Food-Wine-Life
Eat, drink and enjoy a celebration for all your senses! Experience the most anticipated event of the Festival in "grand-tasting" style.
Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Time: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Price: $135 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included.
We recommend that Guests be at least 21 years of age. Subject to availability. Advanced reservations are required.
Napa Rose Cooking School
Join Executive Chef Andrew Sutton of the award-winning Napa Rose as he leads a hands-on cooking and learning experience. Each class will create and enjoy a themed meal with expertly paired wines.
The class is held in the show kitchen of the elegant Napa Rose Restaurant at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® and Spa. To create the perfect learning opportunity, this amazing event is limited to 14 Guests per class. Guests will receive a chef coat as a gift. Don't miss out on this very special experience — book your space early.
Date: Saturdays, April 17, May 1, 8, 15 and 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Napa Rose, Disney's Grand California Hotel®
Price: $475 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included.
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Guests must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this class. For your safety, long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Advanced reservations are also required.
Sweet Sundays
Begin your Sweet Sunday with a sparkling toast and a light buffet. Afterwards one of the acclaimed pastry chefs in our lineup will demonstrate how to make three signature desserts. You'll get an opportunity to sample these luscious sweets throughout the session.
Date: Sundays, April 18, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Festival Showplace, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Disney's California Adventure® Park
Price: $70 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
Scheduled to Attend
April 18: To Be Announced
April 25: The Art of Chocolate presented by Ghirardelli Master Chocolatier
May 2: Richard Ruskell, Montage Beverly Hills
May 9: Matt Lewis & Renato Poliafito, Baked
May 16: Jorge Sotelo, Executive Pastry Chef, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
May 23: Elaine Ardizzone & Donna Cellere, Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.
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Admission to Disney's California Adventure® Park is required and is not included in the event price. In accordance with California state law, Guests must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcohol. Advanced reservations are required.
Winemaker Dinners
Renowned winemakers present their award-winning vintages for your pleasure while Disneyland® Resort chefs prepare exquisite meals to pair with the wines, showcasing the flavors and nuances in each glass.
Date: Fridays, April 23, 30, May 14 and 21
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Steakhouse 55, Disneyland® Hotel
Price: $135 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included.
Scheduled to Attend
April 23: Jeff Stewart, Buena Vista Carneros
April 30: Diana Schweiger, Schweiger Vineyards
May 14: Don Hartford, Hartford Family Wines
May 21: Groth Vineyards & Winery
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You must be at least 21 years of age to attend this event. Advanced reservations are required.
NEW! Brewmaster Dinner
The essential ingredients for this memorable evening include fresh seasonal fare artfully paired with quality, handcrafted beers from the Karl Strauss Brewing Company.
Dates: Friday, May 7
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Steakhouse 55, the Disneyland® Hotel
Price: $110 per person, plus tax. Gratuity included.
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Taste Wine Like An Expert
Select Saturday afternoons at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa. Join Advanced Sommelier Joy Cushing for a course that introduces you to the joys of wine tasting and the unique characteristics found in every glass. You will use your newfound skills to participate in a "blind tasting" to identify four different wines.
Dates: Saturdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® Conference Center
Price: $55 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
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NEW! Riedel Glass Tasting
Professor Claus J. Riedel was the first designer to recognize that the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of wines are affected by the shape of the glass from which they are drunk. In this fascinating class led by an expert from Riedel, discover why the glass matters. At the conclusion of the class, Guests attending this event will be presented with their tasting set of four Riedel Vinum series lead crystal wine glasses* to enjoy at home.
Date: Saturday, April 24 & Friday, May 28
Time: 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Festival Showplace, Stage 12, Disney's California Adventure® Park
Price: $90 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.
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You must be at least 21 years of age to attend this event.
Theme Park admission to Disney's California Adventure park is required and is not included in the price of the event.
