If you’re heading to Disney California Adventure from September 1 – November 2, 2023, then you’ll definitely want to bring your appetites for a taste of Dia de los Muertos. This celebration brings to life the Disney/Pixar film Coco and features music, entertainment and most importantly…FOOD!
Let’s take a look at all of the goodies being added to the menu for the special seasonal celebration at Plaza de la Familia.
Disney California Adventure Park
Paradise Garden Grill (Available Aug. 31 through Nov. 2; mobile order available)
Food Items:
Tacos Estilo Callejero: Trio of sirloin beef tacos with escabèche, Spanish rice, and pinto beans
Carnitas Burrito: House-made pork carnitas, Spanish rice, pinto beans, and salsa verde served with house-made tortilla chips
NEW! Chile Verde Chicken Flautas topped with avocado spread, shredded lettuce, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa, and pickled onions served with Spanish rice and pinto beans
Chorizo Quesadilla: Poblano, onions, and mozzarella topped with cilantro crema and served with salsa roja and escabèche (Plant-based)
Elote: Corn on the cob topped with crema, cotija, chili powder, and chicharron crumbles
Street-style Taco: One steak taco in a corn tortilla served with Spanish rice and pinto beans (Kid’s Meal)
Cheese Quesadilla: Whole wheat tortilla filled with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese (Disney Check Meal)
NEW: Chips with Salsa
NEW: Salsa Verde (New)
Salsa Roja (New)
Pinto Beans
Spanish Rice
Vanilla Layer Cake: Layers of vanilla cake with cinnamon mousse and sweet cream cheese frosting
Dos Equis Lager
Dos Equis Amber
Watermelon Candy Cocktail: Tequila, watermelon schnapps, and pineapple juice with a chamoy and chile-lime seasoned rim.
Treats Available Throughout Disneyland Resort
Coco’s Dante Straw Clip: Available with purchase of beverage (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last starting Sept. 1); Available at the following locations:
At Disneyland park: Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, and Ship to Shore Marketplace
At Disney California Adventure park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Paradise Garden Grill, and Outdoor Vending Carts
Coco Skull Sipper: Includes choice of fountain beverage at the time of purchase or a specialty beverage for an additional charge (New)(Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last starting Sept. 15); Available at the following locations:
At Disneyland park: Rancho del Zocalo RestauranteAt Disney California Adventure park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Mortimers Market, Paradise Garden Grill, and Outdoor Vending Carts At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House
At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill
Coco Souvenir Sipper: Includes choice of Coca-Cola bottled beverages at time of purchase (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last starting Sept. 15); Available at the following locations:
Disney California Adventure park: Paradise Garden Grill and Outdoor Vending Carts
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
Horchata Cheesecake with sugar skull décor
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 5)
NEW: Horchata Cookie filled with cajeta
NEW Gingerbread Calavera Cookie: Gingerbread cookie with white chocolate
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Sticks: Pretzel rods dipped in white chocolate
Cookie Box: Pumpkin Mickey sugar cookie, raspberry-filled cookies, and chocolate chip cookies with chocolate candies
NEW Macaron Box: Assorted macarons
NEW Crisped Rice Treat dipped in white chocolate
NEW Mexican Wedding Cookies
NEW Vanilla Sugar Cookie
NEW: Cinnamon Chocolate Loaf Cake
NEW: Smothered Potato Chips
Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Milk
NEW Gingerbread Cookie Shot with Milk
NEW: Churro Cookie Shot with Milk
NEW: Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Milk
NEW: Double Chocolate Cookie Shot with Milk
NEW: Pumpkin Cookie Shot with Milk
NEW: Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Liqueur(Available with choice of Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Jameson Irish Whiskey, or RumChata)
Hot Chocolate (Non-alcoholic) (Alcoholic version available with choice of Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Jameson Irish Whiskey, or RumChata)
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