The Ultimate Disneyland Holiday Food Guide for 2018
“It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas….” at the Disneyland Resort (I bet you can’t read that without singing along). The park decorations have transformed overnight. Spooky pumpkins have quickly been replaced with “holiday spirit” and soon to follow will be the menus.
As all fans know, celebrating special events at any of the Disney Parks means special food items. The holiday season is no different!
Beginning November 6th, a whole slew of festive food will be hitting the Disneyland Resort menus. Check out this list so you don’t miss any of it!
Churros
This iconic Disney snack is getting a holiday twist. Seasonal varieties will be available at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
Disneyland Park
- Sour Apple Churro with a side of Caramel Sauce (Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters)
- Churro with crushed pretzels and peppermint (Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad)
- Gingerbread Churro (Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle)
- Sugarplum Candy Churro (Churros near Haunted Mansion)
- Churro Sundae – Peppermint ice cream and cajeta-filled churro topped with chocolate brownie crumbles, chocolate sauce and whipped cream (The Golden Horseshoe)
Disney California Adventure Park
- Peppermint Churro with crushed candy canes and chocolate and vanilla icing (Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail)
- Gingersnap Churro with cream cheese dipping sauce (Cozy Cone Motel)
- Pumpkin Spice Churro with cream cheese dipping sauce (Cozy Cone Motel)
- Holiday Churro with red and green sugar (Churros near Goofy’s Sky School)
Disneyland Park
Refreshment Corner
- Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog – hot dog with sliced roast beef, peppers, onions, and cheese sauce

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
- Santa Hat Macaron with mint white filling and chocolate ganache
- Caramel Apple Muffin with streusel
- Eggnog Latte Cheesecake topped with white chocolate mousse “foam” and a dash of nutmeg
- Holiday Vanilla Bean Cupcake filled with red and green chocolate candies, topped with green and white swirled white chocolate mousse, and round chocolate swirl candy pieces
- Holiday Brownie topped with white chocolate mousse, sprinkles, chocolate presents, and a Gingerbread Christmas tree cookie
Carnation Café
- Roast Beef TV Dinner – Roast beef topped with roasted shallot and sun-dried cherry demi sauce, mashed potatoes, haricot verts, and carrots served with chocolate croissant bread pudding and crème anglaise
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
- Peppermint Holiday Sundae – peppermint ice cream, chocolate sauce, and crushed peppermint
Market House
- Holiday Strawberry Linzer Cookie
- Snowman Shortbread Cookie
- Gingerbread Cookie
Plaza Inn
- Chocolate Mint Yule Log- Chocolate sponge surrounded by mint chip filling and topped with buttercream, white chocolate curls, and white chocolate crispy pearls
- Holiday Bundy Cake
- Coconut Cream Pie: 5″ pie shell filled with coconut pastry cream, topped with coconut whipped cream and red and green-colored coconut
Red Rose Taverne
- Snowman Pancake with Applewood-smoked bacon
- Snowman Shortbread Cookie
- Holiday Pastry Wreath – pate choux dough filled with cranberry-raspberry compote with orange and white chocolate mousse, finished with green chocolate, silver and gold edible glitter, yellow and blue crispy pearls, a yellow chocolate bow, and a red rose
- Gingerbread Cookie
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
- Chile Relleno – red and green sauce topped with queso fresco and crema, served with rice, ranchero beans, and pickled vegetables
- Dessert Nachos – cinnamon crisps topped with apple filling, vanilla sauce, cajeta caramel, and whipped cream
- Frozen Abuelita Hot Chocolate – frozen Mexican hot chocolate with chocolate sauce topped with peppermint whipped cream and crushed candy canes
- Sopapilla Cheesecake – cheesecake filling layered between croissant dough baked with melted butter and cinnamon sugar, topped with sugar and whipped cream.
Galactic Grill
- S’mores Parfait – Layers of chocolate pudding, chocolate cake, marshmallow filling, crushed graham cracker, and ganache topped with chocolate chips and a toasted marshmallow
Alien Pizza Planet
- Space Dip Pizza – spinach and artichoke dip, chicken, capicola, and assorted cheeses
- Green Alien Holiday Macaron
- S’mores Parfait – Layers of chocolate pudding, chocolate cake, marshmallow filling, crushed graham cracker, and ganache topped with chocolate chips and a toasted marshmallow
Bengal Barbecue
- Lamb Kofta – aromatic lamb with tzatziki sauce, spinach, and pickled onion on grilled pita
French Market
- Dessert Trio with a Jack Skelling Cupcake, mini coffee éclair, and a sugar pie
- Wreath Bundt Cake – cinnamon and candied pecan bundt cake with crème brûlée center and topped with green icing, red chocolate pearls, and red mousse
Mint Julep Bar
- Candy Cane Beignets
Royal Street Veranda
- Cinnamon Spiced Fritters with eggnog dipping sauce
Harbour Galley
- Traditional-Style Pozole – slow-roasted tomatillos, hominy, and serrano chiles served with limes, onions, radishes, and shredded cabbage
Blue Bayou
- Gingerbread Crème Brûlée – chantilly cream and a mini gingerbread chocolate man
Café Orléans
- Santa’s Lumps of Coal Beignets – Chocolate – hazelnut beignets tossed in peppermint mocha sugar, topped with peppermint ice cream
- Beef and Grits – braised beef served over cheesy grits with a cabernet sauce
Outdoor Vending Carts
- Apple Cotton Candy
- Cinnamon Caramel Corn
Disney California Adventure Park
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe
- Snowman Shortbread Cookie
- Holiday Brownie
- Gingerbread Man Cookie
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
- Candy Cane Premium Cone
- Red and Green Sprinkles Premium Cone
- Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cone – scoops of chocolate and peppermint ice cream in a candy cane premium cone topped with chocolate-dipped cookies
- Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae – scoops of chocolate and peppermint ice cream in a candy cane premium waffle cup topped with whipped cream, chocolate-dipped cookies, and crushed peppermint
- Chocolate Peppermint Bar – your choice of ice cream dipped in chocolate, drizzled in peppermint icing and topped with crushed peppermint
Mortimer’s Market
- Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough
- Snowman-shaped sourdough
Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge
- Holiday Cocktail – Bombay Sapphire, St. Germaine, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, cherry bitters, and Creème de Yvette garnished with a lavender sprig
Award Wieners
- Stocking Stuffer Funnel Cake Fries – Churro funnel fries topped with peppermint icing, crushed chocolate cream-filled cookies, candy-coated chocolates, crushed peppermint, and whipped cream
- Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake Fries (only available through November 23rd)
- Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries – Churro funnel fries topped with crumbled gingerbread, caramel, icing and whipped cream (available starting November 23rd)
Schmoozies!
- Peppermint Affogato – espresso over peppermint ice cream
- Peppermint Crunch Shake – peppermint ice cream blended with whole milk and topped with chocolate cream-filled cookie crumbles, crushed peppermint, and peppermint whipped cream
- Minnie Wreath Donut filled with chocolate peppermint ganache
- Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – a scoop of brown sugar cinnamon ice cream rolled with crushed gingersnap cookies stuffed between 2 gingerbread cookies
Hollywood Lounge
- Anchor 2018 Christmas Ale
- Modelo Especial
- Stone Delicious IPA
- Anaheim Brewery Winter Wheat
- Legends Cookie Galore Milk Stout
- Wonderland Hot Chocolate – hot chocolate, schnapps, crushed peppermint, and whipped cream
- Winter Hot Chocolate – hot chocolate, whipped cream, and crushed peppermint (non-alcoholic)
- Fireside Cider – spiced rum hot apple cider
- Holiday Cider – hot apple cider (non-alcoholic)
- Feliz Churro Cocktail – frozen drink with churro-flavored alcohol and horchata
- Mistletoe Mule – cranberry-orange lemonade, ginger ale, and vodka
Fairfax Fruit Market
- Snowman-shaped Sourdough
Studio Catering Co.
- Holiday Dessert Nachos – cinnamon-sugar buñelos chips with chocolate and caramel sauces, whipped cream and holiday sprinkles
- Plant-etarium Street Tacos with Brussels sprouts, salsa verde, pickled red onions, and apple and pomegranate slaw
- Holiday Frozen Horchata
Flo’s V8 Cafe
- Blue Plate Special – open-faced turkey sandwich on white bread, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and gravy
- 4″ Chocolate Peppermint Pie
- Chocolate Peppermint Shake – topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint road gravel
Cozy Cone Motel
- Crushed Peppermint Road Gravel Topping
- Luigi’s Chicken Pesto Cone – creamy pesto alfredo pasta with marinated chicken, balsamic reduction, bruschetta tomatoes, and romano cheese
- Santa Cone Hat Macaron – cookies and cream filling
Boudin Bread Cart
- Candy Cane shaped Sourdough
- Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough
- Snowman shaped Sourdough
Gourmet Coffee
- Peppermint Mocha
- Snowman Shortbread Cookie
- Gingerbread Man Cookie
Pacific Wharf Café
- Turkey Pot Pie Soup – oven roasted turkey breast, rich turkey gravy, peas and carrots in a sourdough bread bowl
- Candy Cane shaped Sourdough Bread
- Snowman shaped Sourdough Bread
- Gingerbread Man Cookie
- Sugar Cookie with red and green sprinkles
- Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA
Paradise Garden Grill
- Burrito – a flour tortilla with black beans, Spanish rice, molcajete salsa, crema, and choice of meat. Served with tortilla chips and molcajete salsa
- Vegan Chile Relleno – roasted poblano studded with veggie stew, topped with roasted tomato sauce and tofu “cream”. Served with Spanish rice and black beans
- Torta al Pastor – soft telera roll, chorizo beans, pork al pastor, cabbage, guacamole, and cream served with tortilla chips and molcajete salsa
- Street-Style Tacos – three corn tortilla tacos filled with carne asada, carnitas, and chicken with white onion and fresh cilantro. Served with Spanish rice and black beans topped with queso blanco
- House-Made Pozole – mild red chile and pork stew with hominy topped with shredded cabbage, onions, radish, lime, and oregano and served with tortilla chips
- Buñuelos with Cajeta – two golden fried flour tortillas dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with cajeta
- Red Sangria
- Dos Equis Lager
- Dos Equis Ambar
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
- Holiday DInner Pizza – roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, bacon, vegetables, and cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Lamplight Lounge
- Specialty Holiday Cocktail – aged tequila, mezcal, hibiscus, and lemon juice
- Turkey Carnitas Poutine – malted french fries topped with slow-cooked turkey carnitas, Yucatan-inspired gravy, cranberry-bacon habanero gelée, crumbled queso blanco, and green onions
Outdoor Vending Carts
- Hot Chocolate Cotton Candy
- Snowflake Cotton Candy
- Street-style Elote
Disneyland Hotel
The Coffee House
- Holiday Donut
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Eggnog Latte
- Caramel Apple Muffin with streusel
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
- Sam’s Slay Ride – honey-flavored whiskey, orange and ginger liqueurs, Sam’s Gorilla Grog, lemon juice, and cinnamon syrup garnished with a mint sprig and a cherry
- Rum Around the Christmas Tree – spiced rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, apple juice, and ginger syrup garnished with an apple slice dusted with cinnamon
- Under the Swizzletoe – chartreuse liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, and falernum syrup dusted with cinnamon and nutmeg and garnished with a mint sprig
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Hearthstone Lounge
- Hot Chocolate with Rum
- Hot Cider with Rum
- Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
Surfside Lounge
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Eggnog Latte
- Peppermint Mocha
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