It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And no, we don’t just mean the holidays in general. We’re talking about the Disney Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort. Of course, just like any seasonal soiree, the best part of Disney Festival of the Holidays is the food! And we’re going to dig into all of the tasty treats that will be available all season long. So, pour yourself a cozy cup of hot cocoa and read on as we break it all down! (For the 2023 holiday season foodie guide for all of Disneyland Resort, click here.)
Tuck Into Yuletide Treats with Global Flair at Disney Festival of Holidays 2023
Taking over Disney California Adventure Park from November 10, 2023 to January 7, 2024, Disney Festival of the Holidays is a celebration of yuletide holidays from across the globe, like Hanukkah, Navidad, Diwali, Three Kings Day, Kwanzaa and, of course, Christmas. This festive fête fills the park with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the holiday season, all with a merry, globally inspired twist.
That means that you can listen to the sultry sounds of salsa- and merengue-style holiday tunes while snacking on a tamale or catch a Bollywood party while sipping on a lassi. Or maybe you want to enjoy an eclectic blend of klezmer and jazz music while tucking into a helping of kugel, a Hanukkah classic. And, of course, don’t forget to swing over to Grizzly Peak to mix and mingle with Santa Claus!
Whatever you decide to see and do during your visit, there are plenty of holly-jolly bites and beverages to keep you feeling merry and bright all day long. From Disney Festival of Holidays Marketplaces to regular eateries offering special seasonal drinks and dishes, as well as a few festive collectibles, here’s everything on offer for Disney Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort in 2023.
2023 Disney Festival of Holidays Marketplaces
A Twist on Tradition | Near Mendocino Terrace
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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)
- Glacier Margarita – Blanco tequila, blue curaçao, coconut and rosemary syrups, and white cranberry and lime juices garnished with champagne bubbles candy (New!)
Brews & Bites | Near The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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 | Near Avengers Campus Entrance
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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)
- 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)
Grandma’s Recipes | Near Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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 | Near the Studio Store
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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 co*cktail – 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 | Across from Avengers Campus Entrance
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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 co*cktail – 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 | Near Sonoma Terrace
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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 | Near Entrance to Grizzly Peak
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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
Additional 2023 Disney California Adventure Park Holiday Dining Offerings
Cappuccino Cart | San Fransokyo Square
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024; Mobile Order offered
- Cafe de Olla Cold Brew – Piloncillo-sweetened coffee spiced with star anise, clove and cinnamon topped with a hot chocolate cream cold foam (New! Non-alcoholic)
Hollywood Lounge | Hollywood Land
Available November 10, 2023 through January 9, 2024; Mobile Order offered
- Three Gifts Flight – Includes Gin Lavender Lemonade, Smoky Hibiscus Orange co*cktail, and Shimmering Apple Pie co*cktail (New!)
Lamplight Lounge | Pixar Pier
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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 co*cktail – Chai Tea-Oat Mix, vanilla vodka, and Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur topped with chocolate liqueur and ground cinnamon (New!)
Pym Test Kitchen | Avengers Campus
Available November 10, 2023 through January 9, 2024; Mobile Order offered
- Cinnamon & Spice Cold Brew Infusion – Cinnamon caramel cold brew with cardamom cream foam (New! Non-alcoholic)
Smokejumpers Grill | Grizzly Peak
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024; Mobile Order offered
- Kielbasa with Pierogi – Kielbasa served with potato and cheese pierogies, sautéed peppers and onions, and Dijon-sour cream (New!)
Sonoma Terrace | Performance Corridor
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024; Mobile Order offered
- 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. | Hollywood Land
Available November 10, 2023 through January 9, 2024; Mobile Order offered
- Holiday Turkey Empanada – Fried empanada filled with turkey, stuffing and gravy with cranberry dipping sauce (New!)
Terran Treats | Avengers Campus
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- Hot Chocolate Churro – Chocolate chile churro with chocolate and chile streusel, mini marshmallows, and hazelnut spread
Outdoor Vending Locations | Parkwide
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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 | Parkwide
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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 | Paradise Gardens Park
Available November 10, 2023 through January 22, 2024
- Fresas con Crema – Coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with strawberries saturated in condensed milk (New!)
Churros at Hollywood Land | Near Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- Yule Log Churro – Crème filled chocolate churro with berry drizzle and powdered sugar (New!)
Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail | Grizzly Peak
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- Chocolate Peppermint Churro – Churro coated with crushed candy canes and drizzled with chocolate and vanilla sauce
Downtown Disney District
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- Holiday Churros – Sweet, crispy dough coated in red and green sugar and topped with dulce de leche drizzle (New!)
Tortilla Jo’s
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- 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 (New! Non-alcoholic version available)
Novelties Available Throughout the Park
Available November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024
- Holiday Swizzle Stick (Limit 2 per person, per transaction) Available at the following locations:
- Brews & Bites
- Favorite Things
- Grandma’s Recipes
- Holiday Duets
- Making Spirits Bright
- Merry Mashups
- A Twist on Tradition
- Winter Sliderland
- Holiday Travel Tumbler (Limit 10 per person, per transaction) Available at the following locations:
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Mickey Mouse-shaped Peppermint Glow Cube (Limit 2 per person, per transaction) Available at the following locations:
- Brews & Bites
- Favorite Things
- Grandma’s Recipes
- Holiday Duets
- Merry Mashups
- A Twist on Tradition
- Winter Sliderland
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Seasonal Snack Locations
So, what Disney Festival of Holidays snacks and sips are you adding to your Christmas list this year? Let us know in the comments! Then, learn how you can stretch your holiday budget further with our discount Disney tickets.
