Get ready to celebrate all the diverse cultural festivities of the holiday season because the Disney Festival of Holidays is nearly here! From Nov. 10, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024, Disneyland Resort will be serving up delicious dishes and sips inspired by various traditions and holidays, like Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day, at both Disney California Adventure park and Downtown Disney District.
There are quite a few new eats and sips being delivered by the talented culinary teams this holiday season, like the Barbacoa Tamal de Res from Grandma’s Recipes and the Mad Santa Macaron Inspired by the Disney+ series “The Santa Clauses” from Favorite Things. But don’t worry, there are still plenty of returning favorites ready to gift you some flavors to unwrap, like the Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake at Making Spirits Bright and the Guava-Melon Lassi from A Twist on Tradition.
And the festivities don’t stop with just the food. There’s plenty of entertainment to get you into the spirit of the season with offerings like “Mickey’s Happy Holidays,” the lively Holiday Toy Drummers, musical and dance performances at various locations throughout the park, and, of course, character sightings you won’t want to miss.
If you want to add another element to your Disney Festival of Holidays experience, consider getting the Sip and Savor Pass. This pass offers eight entitlement tabs you can redeem for select bites and nonalcoholic beverages from several of the marketplaces and participating dining locations in Disney California Adventure park. You can even use it throughout the entirety of the festival, so you can keep coming back as many times as you like throughout the season.
I think it’s time I make a special holiday delivery and present to you this year’s Foodie Guide to Disney Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort!
Disney Festival of Holidays Marketplaces
A Twist on Tradition (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese with herb breadcrumbs, sour cream and chives (New)
- Guava-Melon Lassi: Guava nectar, rock melon syrup, yogurt, and honey garnished with cinnamon whipped cream and honey-flavored cereal (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Glacier Margarita: Blanco tequila, blue curaçao, coconut and rosemary syrups, and white cranberry and lime juices garnished with champagne bubbles candy (New)
Brews & Bites (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Queso Fundido with house-made tortilla chips
- Churro Ale with Frozen Beer Slush: Churro ale with a frozen slush of beer, butterscotch, gingerbread, and house-made churro toffee syrups (New)
- Garage Brewing Co. Churro Ale (New)
- Boulevard Brewing Company Quirk Hard Seltzer – Cranberry Apple Cinnamon (New)
- Two Coast Brewing Co. Saint Father Authentic Oktoberfest Festbier
- Unsung Brewing Co. Agents of Anaheim Vienna Lager (New)
- Golden Road Brewing Christmas Cart Wheat Ale
- Eureka Brewing Co. Hibiscus Bloom Blonde Ale (New)
- Ballast Point Brewing Co. Grunion Pale Ale (New)
- Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Mouthful of Miracles Cold IPA (New)
- Brewery X Feliz Guavidad IPA (New)
- Rogue Brewing Co. Hazelnut Brown Nectar Brown Ale (New)
- Allagash Brewing Curieux Bourbon Barrel-Aged Golden Ale
- Bottle Logic Brewing Co. Study Break Sweet Stout (New)
- Holiday Flight (New)
- Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Mouthful of Miracles Cold IPA
- Ballast Point Brewing Co. Grunion Pale Ale
- Unsung Brewing Co. Agents of Anaheim Vienna Lager
- Bottle Logic Brewing Co. Study Break Sweet Stout
- Festive Favorites (New)
- Two Coast Brewing Co. Saint Father Authentic Oktoberfest Festbier
- Eureka Brewing Co. Hibiscus Bloom Blonde Ale
- Brewery X Feliz Guavidad IPA
- LA Bodega Brewing Co. Mama Coco Coconut Milk Stout
- Brewed Traditions (New)
- Boulevard Brewing Company Quirk Hard Seltzer – Cranberry Apple Cinnamon
- Golden Road Brewing Christmas Cart Wheat Ale
- Allagash Brewing Curieux Bourbon Barrel-Aged Golden Ale
- Rogue Brewing Co. Hazelnut Brown Nectar Brown Ale
Favorite Things (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Braised Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice
- Mad Santa Macaron Inspired by the Disney+ series “The Santa Clauses”: Chocolate macaron filled with ganache, peanut butter mousse, and salted pretzels (New)
- Cherry Mango Punch: Mango purée, cherry and peach syrups, and lemon juice garnished with a frozen peach (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Churro Toffee Cold Brew Latte: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, cinnamon sugar, vanilla bean, and almond milk garnished with churro syrup-flavored whipped cream and toffee crumble (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Grandma’s Recipes (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Barbacoa Tamal de Res with Oaxaca cheese, tomatillo salsa and crema (New)
- Berry Pomegranate Paloma: Blanco Tequila, blueberry purée, lime, cranberry, and pomegranate juices, and agave syrup topped with fresca mixed vodka spritz and garnished with an orange wheel and chile lime seasoned rim (New)
- Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc
- Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon
- McBride Sisters Sparkling Brut Rosé (New)
- Winter Wineries Flight (New)
- Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc
- Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon
- McBride Sisters Sparkling Brut Rosé
Holiday Duets (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Esquites Carnitas Mac & Cheese with salsa macha and spiced puffed rice
- Chocolate Tart Made with TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces: Sugar tart filled with caramel and chocolate mousse, topped with TWIX cookie bar pieces and holiday sprinkles (New)
- Cuban Parranda Cocktail: White rum, falernum and maraschino liqueurs, soursop nectar, grapefruit juice, and mint syrup garnished with a dried grapefruit wheel (New)
- Cantaritos Pineapple (New)
Making Spirits Bright (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Curry Bites with lemon raita and coriander chutney (New)
- Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake: Layers of New York-style cheesecake, pumpkin gooey cake, and graham cracker topped with spiced Chantilly and a chocolate decoration
- Tiramisu Yule Log Cocktail: Vodka, hazelnut liqueur, oat milk, tiramisu syrup, and chocolate bitters garnished with chocolate shavings
- Chocolate Mint Stout Shake: Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout, coffee liqueur, crème de menthe, horchata cream liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate syrup garnished with cookie crumbles (New)
Merry Mashups (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Southern Mac & Cheese with andouille sausage and spiced panko crunch
- Santa’s Milk & Cookies Hot Cocoa Inspired by the Disney+ series “The Santa Clauses”: Whole milk, cookies and cream powder, and white chocolate with whipped cream
- Maple Hazelnut Hot Buttered Rum: Dark rum, butter, hazelnut paste, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove with a salted caramel whipped cream
Winter Sliderland (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Togarashi Karaage Chicken Slider with furikake mayo slaw on a Hawaiian roll (New)
- Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll
- Spiced Pear Mule: Pear vodka, gin, apricot liqueur, house-made spice syrup, pear nectar, and lemon juice garnished with a white orchid (New)
Additional Locations Throughout Disney California Adventure Park
Cappuccino Cart (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Cafe de Olla Cold Brew: Piloncillo-sweetened coffee spiced with star anise, clove and cinnamon topped with a hot chocolate cream cold foam (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Hollywood Lounge (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Three Gifts Flight: Includes Gin Lavender Lemonade, Smoky Hibiscus Orange Cocktail, and Shimmering Apple Pie Cocktail (New)
Lamplight Lounge (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Holiday Special Duck Confit: Duck confit with celeriac purée, cherry gastrique, rutabaga, and arugula citrus salad (New)
- Pan Dulce Donuts: Warm and fluffy donuts dipped in cajeta and topped with pan dulce crumbles paired with a champurrado dipping sauce (New)
- Holiday Cocktail: Chai Tea-Oat Mix, vanilla vodka, and Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur topped with chocolate liqueur and ground cinnamon (New)
Pym Test Kitchen (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Cold Brew Infusion: Cinnamon & Spice: Cinnamon caramel cold brew with cardamom cream foam (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Smokejumpers Grill (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Kielbasa with Pierogi: Kielbasa served with potato and cheese pierogies, sautéed peppers and onions, and Dijon-sour cream (New)
Sonoma Terrace (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Pan con Pollo: Braised chicken, spiced tomato sauce, mayonnaise, and mustard dressing in a French bread roll served with pickled vegetable slaw (New)
- Bottle Logic Brewing Holiday Hopscotch: Golden ale with creamy vanilla and butterscotch (New)
Studio Catering Co. (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Holiday Turkey Empanada: Fried empanada filled with turkey, stuffing and gravy with cranberry dipping sauce (New)
Terran Treats (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Hot Chocolate Churro: Chocolate chile churro with chocolate and chile streusel, mini marshmallows, and hazelnut spread
Outdoor Vending Locations (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Chicken Chile Verde Empanada served with a side of slaw and salsa roja (New)
- Honey-glazed Turkey Leg (New)
- Mickey-shaped Gingerbread Cookie
- Cantaritos Pineapple
Seasonal Snack Locations Throughout the Park (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Chicken Chile Verde Empanada served with a side of slaw and salsa roja (New)
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Cake: Pumpkin cake with cinnamon streusel finished with icing and sprinkles (New)
- Cantaritos Pineapple
Churros near Goofy’s Sky School (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 22)
- Fresas con Crema coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with strawberries saturated in condensed milk (New)
Churros at Hollywood Land (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Yule Log Churro: Crème filled chocolate churro with berry drizzle and powdered sugar (New)
Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Chocolate Peppermint Churro: Churro coated with crushed candy canes and drizzled with chocolate and vanilla sauce
Downtown Disney District
Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 7)
- Holiday Churros: Sweet, crispy dough coated in red and green sugar and topped with dulce de leche drizzle (New)
Tortilla Jo’s (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Traditional Holiday Pozole: Pork cushion, guajillo, hominy, garlic and onion powder, chicken base, salt, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and water
- Tamale Trio: Three different types of tamales – pork, beef, and chicken mole
- Mexican Buñuelos: Traditional fried dough fritter dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with condensed milk and strawberries
- Chocolate Feliz Navidad: Tequila, Irish cream liqueur, Mexican-style chocolate mix, and garnished with toasted marshmallows (Non-alcoholic version also available) (New)
Novelties Available Throughout the Park
- Holiday Swizzle Stick (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; limit 2 per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
- Holiday Travel Tumbler (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available; limit 10 per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
- Mickey Mouse-shaped Peppermint Glow Cube (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
While you enjoy your delectable eats and sips from the festive foods marketplace, be sure to pick up a keepsake from your culinary adventure! Explore the Disney Festival of Holidays Merchandise collection, including the 2023 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays Spirit Jersey and Corkcicle Tumbler, available at the Festival Merchandise location near Little Mermaid’s Undersea Adventure, Elias & Co., and Studio Store at Disney California Adventure park.
