Disneyland Christmas holiday food guide plus Festival of Holidays guide at Disney California Adventure

The Christmas holiday food guide at Disneyland is always impressive.  Plus there are more options at Disney California Adventure at the Festival of Holidays.  There are so many seasonal treats, drinks, snacks and more.  You’re gonna need a list to keep track of them all.   I have complied TWO separate lists for you to print (further down in the post) and help you plan your holiday food crawl! One list is for holiday food found in both parks.  The other list is for food only found in Disney California Adventure at the Festival.  The 2024 holiday food guides should be available soon!

The holiday food offerings are available November 10 – January 6, 2025.  In addition to the holiday food there is a food festival going on in Disney California Adventure only.  It’s called the Festival of Holidays, which is a multicultural celebration including food, entertainment, music and more.  This post will cover all the holiday food in both parks, Mickey gingerbread cookies, candy canes and festival food, so hold on there’s lots to share.

Disneyland holiday food highlights

Disney Parks Blog shared a huge list with all the holiday food.  For a complete list to print see the FREE printable further down on this post.  Here are a few highlights I wanted to mention but for a complete list click below to print.  There are many items returning from previous years I’m excited about.  Let’s start over in Disneyland and then mention some highlights in Disney California Adventure further down.

Galactic Grill – Galactic Holiday punch (pomegranate, cranberry, orange juice and Sprite.)  This was the best drink I tried, hands down my favorite 10/10.

Jolly Holiday Bakery Café – Thanks-mas Sandwich: Roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce on rustic bread served with house-made chips or pasta.  Oh wow I really loved this sandwich.  This is a must try from last year! 10/10

Mint Julep Bar – I’m thrilled they are bringing back the peppermint beignets!  These are my favorite seasonal beignets!  Photo at the top of this post!  Make sure to mobile order the line gets long!

Pretzels near Star Tours – My favorite seasonal pretzel is returning.  The Toffee pretzel with cream cheese filling sprinkled with toffee sugar, so good!  10/10

Those are just a few of my favorites that are returning, but there are SO many new items to share.  Again the complete list to print if further down but here are a few NEW things.

River Belle Terrace – Cranberry Apple Tart: Cranberry apple tart topped with streusel with caramel sauce 

Royal Street Veranda – Cookies and Cream Fritters dusted with chocolate cookie sugar and served with a sweet cream-cheese dipping sauce 

Stage Door Cafe – Holiday Wreath Funnel Cake: A wreath-shaped funnel cake with apple cider drizzle, fresh baked apples, whipped topping, and holiday sprinkles

Troubadour Tavern – Celebration Potato: Pulled smoked turkey, whipped cream cheese, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and fried onions

Churros at small world Promenade and Casey Jr. Circus Train 

• Gingerbread Churro: Churro rolled in gingerbread sugar (New)
• Butterscotch Dipping Sauce (New)

Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 

• Chestnut Churro: Classic churro with chestnut sauce drizzle and crushed meringue topping (New)

Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters 

• Chocolate Sugar Churro: Churro tossed in a chocolate sugar mix served with a side of peppermint chocolate ganache (New)
• Peppermint Ganache Dipping Sauce: Chocolate ganache sauce with peppermint and white chocolate bits (New)

Mickey Gingerbread cookie

The Mickey Gingerbread cookie is a soft gingerbread cookie found at several locations.  And let me tell you he’s a popular guy and will run out at many locations, but check back in the afternoon for a restock.  Here are the locations where to purchase… at Jolly Holiday (mobile order in the morning) and Market House in Disneyland.  Then over in DCA at Fiddler, Fifer & Practical.  There is a limit of 5 cookies per person.  Pro Tip – mobile order at Jolly Holiday at 7:00 a.m. from your hotel or wherever for pick up in the morning.  I wouldn’t run the risk of them selling out.

Lastly he can be found in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel lobby at the holiday cart.  Anyone can go in the lobby which I highly recommend.  More details on my holiday post.

And don’t forget about the handmade candy canes at both Candy Palace and Trolley Treats.  They can only be found on certain days and they go fast.  I have a whole post on how to get your hands on one of these delicious giant candy canes over here.  Plus the dates for this year in each location.

Disney California Adventure holiday food highlights

Cozy Cone Motel 2 – Christmas Tree cone – Mint soft serve.  This one is a favorite 10/10.

Cozy Cone Motel 3 – Creamy Pesto Alfredo Cone – Creamy pesto alfredo pasta, marinated chicken, balsamic reduction, diced tomatoes, and Romano cheese served in a bread cone.  This one is really tasty.

Trolley Treats – Mickey Gingerbread Cereal Treat only found at this location.

Those are just a few of my favorites returning at DCA, plus there are new items this year.  Again the complete list to print if further down but here are a few NEW things in DCA.

Award Wieners

• Hollywood Beef Dip: Sliced roast beef on toasted hoagie roll with fried pickles, provolone, avocado spread, caramelized onion, and jalapeño-spiced au jus served with choice of Cuties Mandarin Oranges or filmstrip fries 
• Milk and Cookies Funnel Cake Fries: Funnel cake fries topped with cookie dough ice cream, caramel sauce, and mini cookies 

  

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical – Caramel Pecan Roll: Cinnamon roll topped with roasted pecans, caramel sauce, and banana slices 

Flo’s V-8 Café  – Gingerbread Shake: Gingerbread-spiced milk shake and whipped cream with holiday bundt cake

FREE Printable food checklist (print BOTH lists)

I’m a list girl and these checklists help keep me organized.  I’m happy to share with you too. There are TWO lists to print!  Here’s the complete list of holiday food found in both parks.  Above I just shared some highlights.  Just click here to print your own copy. Then print the FESTIVAL food guide found further below.

Festival of Holidays

Festival of Holidays takes place only at Disney California Adventure.  Feast on seasonal cuisine at the 8 different Festival Food Marketplaces November 10 – January 6, 2025.  Each booth has different offerings scattered along the path from Carthay Circle wrapped around to Goofy’s Sky School plus several quick service locations have Festival food offerings.  Print a complete list of offerings further below. 

My biggest tip if you plan to eat items from several booths then look for the shortest line.  Stand in that line and order everything you want from any of the 8 booths.  Then you take your receipt to the respective booth and stand in the line marked pick up food.  You don’t have to stand in the order food line again.  There is no mobile order option for any of the Festival items.

If you want to try several of the yummy offerings you’ll want to purchase the Sip and Savor Pass. The pass gives you the opportunity to taste your way through the Festival Foods Marketplaces at participating locations. It includes 8 entitlement tabs to redeem for eligible food and beverage offerings.  It can be purchased at various locations throughout the park.  The price for the Sip and Savor Pass is $61 for guests and $56 for Magic Key holders. I get asked a lot if the pass is worth it. Well that just depends on the items you plan to eat. You can find the food prices online or in the Disneyland app under dining.  Use your tabs for higher priced items to make the most out of your money spent on the Sip and Savor pass. Let’s take a look at some of the menu items this year.  For a complete list of food and drinks at each booth print your FREE Festival of Holidays food checklist further down!  Here are some of the returning favorites this year.

Favorite Things – Cherry-Mango Punch – I loved the fruity flavors in this drink!  I got it twice!  10/10

Making Spirits Bright – Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake – 9/10 good flavorA Twist on Tradition – Guava-Melon Lassi – another yummy drink!  Mix it well before you drink 9/10

Holiday Duets  – Esquites Carnitas Mac & Cheese – this one was spicy for me, but the flavors were good 8/10

Brews & Bites – Impossible Chorizo Queso Fundido – I loved this one last year!  I’m so glad it’s back! 10/10

Winter Sliderland – Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll.  Good flavor 8/10.

Other Festival-Inspired Offerings at

• Cappuccino Cart
• Lamplight Lounge
• Pym Testing Lab
• Smokejumpers
• Sonoma Terrace
• Studio Catering Co.
• Terran Treats

For a complete list of everything offered this year at the booths and around Disney California Adventure print the Festival of Holidays food checklist here.

Enjoy eating your way around the park during this festive time of year.  If you’re looking for all the holiday tips, entertainment, where to see Santa etc. then you should check out this post.

Plus this time of year only you can purchase hand pulled candy canes at Candy Palace or Trolley Treats.  They are only made on certain days and are very hard to get.  But I have all the tips and tricks on this post to help you!