A Food Lovers Guide to the 2018 Disney Festival of Holidays
Disney California Adventure Park’s Festival of the Holiday is back starting November 9th! This festive event will be filled with wonderful music, dance, and diverse cultural festivities. And don’t forget about the 12 delicious food destinations at the Festive Foods Marketplace with all the yummy goodies!
Here is your ultimate guide to all the foods as you make your way through the marketplace. Also, pick yourself up a Disney Festival of Holidays Tasting Passport at any of the marketplaces throughout DCA!. Get your passport stamped and once it’s filled, you will get a special stamp for completion!
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)
Winter Wonders
Food:
- Pumpkin Soup with Maple Cashew Cream
- Chana Masala with Grilled Garlic Naan
- Vanilla and Cranberry Trifle
Beverages:
- Pomegranate Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In addition, available for all guests is the Sip and Savor Pass, which gives you the opportunity to taste your way through your choice of eight different dishes or non-alcoholic beverages from participating Festive Food Marketplaces. This pass can be purchased at various locations throughout the park, including Festival Merchandise Carts, Seaside Souvenirs, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Rushin’ River Outfitters.
This special holiday festival runs through Jan. 8.
Source: DPB
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