But Disney's California Adventure is in the midst of its fourth annual California Food and Wine Festival, offering daily events through June 7 in Anaheim.

It was conceived as a way to give adults something do (and eat) while the kids enjoyed the rides and attractions, said Gary Magetti, director of food and beverage for the Disneyland Resort theme parks. This year's festival "will take guests on a delicious journey around the globe," Magetti added.

"What we realized is that food is really part of everyone's entertainment budget," said Michael Jordan, master sommelier for the Disney resort. "This is a way to expand the (theme park) experience and offer something for everyone's taste."

Daily events include culinary demonstrations with Disney resort and celebrity chefs, such as Food Network stars Guy Fieri, host of "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," on May 31, and Keegan Gerhard, host of "Food Network Challenge," on June 4.

Kids aren't left out of this culinary celebration, either. The Junior Chef demonstrations are hands-on culinary experiences designed for chefs ages 11 and older at Bountiful Farms Friday through Sunday.

There are also winemaker dinners at the Disneyland Hotel, with vintners from some of California's best boutique wineries, including one with Robert Cabral, executive winemaker for Williams Selyem Winery.

As the resort's master sommelier, Jordan is a big part of the festival, giving classes in Introduction to Wine Tasting on Saturday afternoons ($50) and working with the winemakers' dinners.

"One of the things I tell my students is not to take themselves to seriously" when it comes to wine, he said. "We're here to have fun. My best advice is always drink what you love."

While the emphasis is on wine, there is also a nightly beer walk ($10) at the Pacific Wharf area of the park.

The festival ends with the Taste Food Wine Life event from 8 to 11 p.m. June 5-6 on the California Adventure backlot.

"Our intent is to weave the story of of wine and honor the culinary culture in California," Magetti said. "And we're already starting to make plans for next year."