The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is back, bringing back delicious eats and treats inspired by California cuisine, entertainment, specialty merchandise and family fun after almost three years. To celebrate, we’re shouting out some of the food & beverage cast members who make the festival possible—and who just happen to be some major foodies themselves!

Meet Jan

Favorite part of working Food & Wine: “Meeting new people. I’ve met cast members that I never would have met on Buena Vista Street. They come over from Disneyland so I’ve made some good friends there as well.”
Favorite festival item: French Onion Grilled Beef Tenderloin Slider
In the off season: You can find her selling snacks at Mortimer’s Market on Buena Vista Street or churros at Willie’s Churros
She’s excited about: Trying more of the foods!

Meet Patrick

Favorite part of working Food & Wine: “Coming together with all our diverse cast member. We pull cast from all areas throughout the resort. Creating connections with cast members that you don’t normally see is what I really look forward to.”
Favorite festival item: Chile Relleno Empanada
In the off season: He’s cooking up cosmic creations in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
He’s excited about: Experiencing the exciting energy of the festival again

Meet Francine

Favorite part of working Food & Wine: “I like that I get to meet a lot more people… [cast members] from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure that I wouldn’t have been able to meet.”
Favorite festival item: Chicharron-crusted Fried Artichoke Dip
In the off season: She’s whipping up coffee drinks at Market House on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland park
She’s excited about: Giving guests recommendations on items to try at the festival

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs now through April 26.

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