2018 Disney Festival of Holidays menus reveal seasonal treats at Disney California Adventure

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2018 Disney Festival of Holidays

The 2018 Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure starting November 9, and these menus for the Festive Foods Marketplace reveal a slew of tempting treats.

The marketplace includes 12 destinations where you can sample seasonal menus, with offerings ranging from sweet to savory. Before you get started on your culinary journey, pick up a Disney Festival of Holidays Tasting Passport and get it stamped at each location. Once you’ve visited them all, you can collect a special completion stamp.

Below, scroll through for a peek at what’s in store during this special event at Disneyland Resort’s Disney California Adventure.

Merry Mashups

Food:

  • Turkey & Stuffing Tamale with Cranberry Relish
  • Lox & Everything Bagel Nachos
  • “Hot Cocoa” Marshmallow Macaron

Beverages:

  • Sparkling Wine Punch with Chandon Brut, Sparkling Wine and Lime Sherbet
  • Holiday Punch with Lime Sherbet and Sprite (non-alcoholic)

A tempting lineup of Disney Festival of Holidays treats at Disney California Adventure: a vibrant holiday tamale, a showstopping fruit-topped dessert, the fan-favorite chocolate macaron, and a festive drink crowned with whipped cream—making park celebrations truly magical.

Winter Wonders

Food:

  • Pumpkin Soup with Maple Cashew Cream
  • Chana Masala with Grilled Garlic Naan
  • Vanilla and Cranberry Trifle

Beverages:

  • Pomegranate Lemonade (non-alcoholic)

Savor the magic of Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays with four festive treats: velvety pumpkin soup, hearty chickpea stew, a dreamy layered dessert topped with cream, and a refreshing pink iced drink—each crafted to deliver seasonal delight worthy of your theme park adventure.

Brews & Bites

Food:

  • Chorizo Queso Fundido with House-made Tortilla Chips

Beverages:

  • Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Paradise Rd, Pilsner
  • North Coast Brewing Co., Blue Star, Wheat
  • Brewery Ommegang, Rosetta, Aged Cherry Ale
  • Deschutes Brewery, Mirror Pond, Pale Ale
  • Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Boont, Amber Ale
  • Aftershock Brewing Co., Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ale
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Isomerizer, IPA
  • New Belgium Brewing Company, Accumulation, White IPA
  • Cigar City Brewing, Maduro, Brown Ale
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 9 Bonfires Blazing, Golden Stout
  • Legends Brewery, Cookies Galore, Chocolate Cookie Milk Stout

Festive Progressive Flight:

  • Figueroa Mountain Paradise Rd Pilsner
  • Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale
  • Karl Strauss Isomerizer IPA
  • Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale

Flavors of the Season Flight

  • Ommegang Rosetta Cherry Ale
  • Aftershock Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ale
  • Karl Strauss 9 Bonfires Blazing Golden Stout
  • Legends Cookies Galore Milk Stout

 Cheesy, meaty dip topped with fresh herbs served in a black pot, inspired by the Disney Festival of Holidays, with crispy tortilla chips ready for snacking at Disney California Adventure.

Favorite Things

Food:

  • Holiday Ham Shanks with Brown Sugar-Pineapple Glaze
  • Reuben Potato Tots with Russian Dressing and Rye Toast

Beverages:

  • Cranberry Sangria with Lime Garnish
  • Eggnog Cocktail with Whipped Cream and Nutmeg Dusting

Glazed ribs topped with pineapple and cherry, loaded tots, and a festive red beverage garnished with lime are served up at Disney California Adventure for the Disney Festival of Holidays—delicious seasonal fare perfect for foodies exploring the park.

Holiday Duets

Food:

  • Curry Cauliflower Soup with Braised Lamb and Mintchurri
  • Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage
  • Holiday Mickey and Minnie Cookies

Beverages:

  • Ballast Point Brewing Company, Spruce Tip Sculpin, IPA
  • Warm Peppermint Chocolate Float with Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and Peppermint Crumbles

Savor four enticing dishes straight from Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays: a rich soup topped with shredded meat, juicy meat paired with creamy mashed potatoes, whimsically decorated holiday cookies, and a festive whipped cream-topped beverage—ideal for tasting the magic of the season in the park.

Visions of Sugarplums

Special Offering:

  • Sweet Dreams and Milk – Horizon Organic Lowfat Milk and Choice of Dessert

Food:

  • Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
  • White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie
  • Eggnog Wreath Éclair with White Chocolate Icing
  • Horchata Fudge

Beverages:

  • Warm Bourbon Cider with House-made Bourbon-infused Marshmallow
  • S’mores Frozen Chocolate Milk with House-made Toasted Marshmallow-infused Whipped Cream, Graham Cracker Crumble and Chocolate Drizzle (non-alcoholic)
  • Horizon Organic Lowfat Milk

 

Experience the magic of the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure with four must-try seasonal sweets: a caramel-drizzled bar, colorful iced bars, festive green donuts, and a whipped cream-topped milkshake. These delectable holiday treats are the perfect way to celebrate while enjoying all the excitement and entertainment of the park!.

Blissfully Braised

Food:

  • Braised Pork Belly Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice
  • Cornbread Cakes with Braised Collard Greens and Smoked Bacon Gravy

Beverages:

  • Blood Orange Ginger Mule with a Rosemary Sprig

A festive trio of Disney Festival of Holidays-inspired treats at Disney California Adventure: savory rice topped with seasoned meat and colorful garnish, fluffy mashed potatoes, and an iced chocolate beverage infused with herbs—delightful holiday bites for theme park foodies.

Grandma’s Recipes

Food:

  • Beef Pot Roast on a Potato Roll with Horseradish Cream
  • Candied Yams with Marshmallow Cream and Toasted Pecans
  • Gingerbread Mickey

Beverages:

  • Wyder’s Cider, Hard Pear Cider
  • Towne Park Brew Co, Gose Fresca
  • Avery Brewing, White Rascal, Belgian-Style White Ale
  • Smog City Brewing Co., Snugglebug, Sour Blonde Ale
  • Merry Cherry Pineapple Punch with Red Maraschino Cherries (non-alcoholic)

Tart & Fruity Flight:

  • Pear – Wyder’s Cider, Hard Pear Cider
  • Watermelon, Lime, Hibiscus & Cayenne – Towne Park Brew Co, Gose Fresca
  • Orange – Avery Brewing, White Rascal, Belgian-Style White Ale
  • Boysenberry & Raspberry – Smog City Brewing Co., Snugglebug, Sour Blonde Ale

A festive lineup of Disney California Adventure-inspired eats, featuring a loaded hot dog, sweet potato delicacy, whimsical holiday cookies, and a vibrant cherry-topped red beverage—perfect for celebrating the magic of the Disney Festival of Holidays.

Spicy Celebrations

Food:

  • Nashville Hot Fried Turkey with Dill Pickles
  • Jalapeño Latkes with Chipotle Crema
  • Chocolate Chipotle Pot de Crème

Beverages:

  • Pomegranate Margarita with Chipotle-smoked Sea Salt Half-Rim

Seasonal caramel dessert cups and a show-stopping plated pastry topped with cream and apple chips, all elegantly finished with fresh herbs, highlight the mouthwatering holiday offerings at Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays.

A Twist on Tradition

Food:

  • Pozole Rojo Beef with Hominy Polenta
  • “Chicken-less” Mole with Spanish Rice
  • Black Forest Yule Log

Beverages:

  • Winter Michelada with Modelo Negra and Brown Sugar Rim
  • Modelo Negra, Dark Lager

Celebrate the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure with three dazzling dishes: flavorful pork served alongside yuca and crisp slaw, savory chicken paired with rice and sweet plantains, and a rich chocolate holiday cake roll—all magical seasonal delights perfect for fans enjoying the festive theme park experience.

Winter Sliderland

Food:

  • Roasted Turkey Slider with Cranberry Sauce
  • Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese
  • Milk Chocolate Candy Cane Pot de Crème

Beverages:

  • Frosty Frosé with Fleurs de Prairie Rosé, Blue Curaçao, and White Cranberry Juice served frozen with Mint Sprig
  • Oskar Blues Brewery, Old Chub, Scotch Ale

Making Spirits Bright

Beverages:

  • Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
  • Baileyana, Firepeak, Chardonnay, Edna Valley
  • Bartenura, Moscato, Italy
  • MacMurray Ranch Estate, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
  • Joel Gott, Zinfandel, California
  • Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
  • Chandon, Sparkling Wine, Brut, California

Mimosa Flight:

  • Pomegranate Mimosa
  • Pear Mimosa
  • White Cranberry Mimosa

White Wine Flight:

  • Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
  • Baileyana, Firepeak, Chardonnay, Edna Valley
  • Bartenura, Moscato, Italy

Red Wine Flight:

  • MacMurray Ranch Estate, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
  • Joel Gott, Zinfandel, California
  • Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County

If you’d like an easy way to sample some of the delicious dishes mentioned above, you can purchase the Sip and Savor Pass at various locations throughout the park. This pass includes your choice of eight different dishes or non-alcoholic beverages from participating Festive Food Marketplaces. Look for the Sip and Savor Pass at Festival Merchandise Carts, Seaside Souvenirs, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Rushin’ River Outfitters.

The 2018 Disney Festival of Holidays takes place from November 9, 2018, to January 8, 2019. For more information on the event, visit the Disneyland Resort website.

Source: Disney

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