A World of New Tastes at Opa! A Celebration of Greece, May 25-27 at Disneyland Resort

Opa! A Celebration of Greece kicks off May 25 with all sorts of fun at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. There’s live entertainment, line dancing, wine education and tasting seminars at Disney California Adventure park, Olympic training with Hercules at Disneyland park … but for us, it’s all about the food.

Each day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., activities at the festival center around “it’s a small world” Mall in Disneyland park and Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure park.

A World of New Tastes Including Flatbread at Opa! A Celebration of Greece, May 25-27 at Disneyland Resort A World of New Tastes Including a Classic Gyro at Opa! A Celebration of Greece, May 25-27 at Disneyland Resort A World of New Tastes Including Melomakarona at Opa! A Celebration of Greece, May 25-27 at Disneyland Resort A World of New Tastes Including Spanakopita Swirl at Opa! A Celebration of Greece, May 25-27 at Disneyland Resort

Authentic Greek tastes include thin flatbreads; a classic gyro, the Greek version of a quick-service sandwich with rotisserie meat and veggies; spanakopita swirl, a fun take on the traditional spinach pie; and melomakarona (meh-loh-mah-KAH-roh-nah), a delicious cookie with honey and walnuts. Look for the Greek goodies at Carnation Café, Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port and special carts in Disneyland park. At Disney California Adventure park, treats are at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Paradise Garden Grill and special carts in Paradise Gardens.

A Four-Course Dinner at the Golden Vine Winery in Disney California Adventure Park will Feature Cod Croquettes with Roasted Beetroot, Arugula and Skordalia A Four-Course Dinner at the Golden Vine Winery in Disney California Adventure Park will Feature Salad with Caramelized Figs, Walnuts, Pomegranate and Fresh Goat Cheese A Four-Course Dinner at the Golden Vine Winery in Disney California Adventure Park will Feature Tender Braised Osso Buco A Four-Course Dinner at the Golden Vine Winery in Disney California Adventure Park will Feature a Trio of Greek Sweets for Dessert

At 8 p.m. on May 26, Executive Chef Christine Weissman and her team of chefs from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks will work alongside Greek celebrity Chef Argiro Barbarigou to creatively interpret her recipes at “Celebrate Greece: A Culinary Experience.” Greek winemaker Christina Boutari will join the chefs at the Golden Vine Winery in Disney California Adventure park for a four-course Greek dinner featuring cod croquettes with roasted beetroot, arugula and skordalia; salad with caramelized figs, walnuts, pomegranate and fresh goat cheese; tender braised osso buco; and a trio of Greek sweets for dessert. Reserved viewing for “World of Color” nighttime spectacular is included. Tickets are $150, including tax and gratuity (park admission separate). For reservations and tickets, click here.

Comments

  • Will Epcot hopefully get this event as well?

  • Argiro Barbarigou is one of the best chefs in Greece! She is an amazing person with her wonderful sincere personality she has the ability to help you understand what technics to use in the kitchen and with her wonderful tips to create her muster pieces in your kitchen! I have made a lot of her recipes and followed her advice with great results! Thank you for choosing this great lady to represent us Greeks abroad!

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