Full Guide to Dining at Disney California Adventure Park
Disney California Adventure Park is a great place to visit if you want some delicious food! There are over 50 places you can grab some grub.
We just shared the Disney Parks Blog guide to dining at Disneyland Park, and now it’s time to take a look at the one for Disney California Adventure Park! Let’s go.
Where to Eat at Disney California Adventure Park
On-the-Go Snack Carts and Market Stands
Starting with the smaller spots — the snack carts and market stands! These are located around the park so you can grab stuff on the go, like pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, turkey legs, and more.
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Disney Parks Blog shared their must-try snacks as:
- Cosmic cream orb from Terran Treats
- Savory wraps — including a plant-based option — from Shawarma Palace
- Jack-Jack cookie num num from Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums
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Quick-Service Restaurants
Now for the quick-service restaurants! These are places where you get food from a walk-up counter and many of them also offer mobile ordering through the Disneyland app.
At California Adventure, there are quick service options serving up items like Mexican street tacos, Asian-inspired dishes, and out-of-this-world Super Hero eats.
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You can either eat your food at the restaurant or take it to go and enjoy it in another part of the park!
These are the quick-service restaurants recommended by Disney Parks Blog:
- Burgers and chicken sandwiches hot off the grill from Smokejumpers Grill
- Street tacos and San Fransokyo-style street corn from Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
- Italian favorites with a California twist from Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
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Other must-try snacks include:
- Made-to-order corn dogs or cheddar cheese sticks from Corn Dog Castle
- Chicken drumsticks and more from Poultry Palace
Table-Service Restaurants
Table-service restaurants are traditional sit-down spots with multi-course meals. Reservations are encouraged for these because they can be popular!
They can be booked on Disneyland’s website or on the Disneyland app up to 60 days in advance. If you don’t have a reservation, check out the walk-up list on the Disneyland app on the day that you’re at the park.
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Disney Park Blog’s table-service recommendations are:
- Wine Country Trattoria is an outdoor retreat reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, featuring elegantly prepared Italian specialties and wines by the glass
- Lamplight Lounge celebrates the creativity of Pixar Animation Studios over gastropub cuisine, signature cocktails and more; its secondary location Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining is an alfresco patio with some menu items you can only find there
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Signature Dining at California Adventure
Signature dining would also be classified as fine dining and there is one special restaurant where you can enjoy it — Carthay Circle Restaurant on Buena Vista Street.
This spot is modeled after the Carthay Circle Theatre movie palace in Los Angeles. The spot will transport you back to the Golden Age with sophisticated meals, retro cocktails, and a romantic Art Deco interior.
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And, the seasonal menu features innovative dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
Entertainment Dining Packages and Dessert Parties
Now, let’s talk about the dining packages and dessert parties you can experience at DCA! Storytellers Cafe (located in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa) and Wine Country Trattoria both offer the World of Color Dining Package. This includes a meal and voucher to enter a reserved area with prime views of “World of Color Happiness!”.
Magic Key holders can also purchase a World of Color Dining Package from the Magic Key Terrace!
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There are also bookable dessert parties that offer a wide selection of sweets and drinks while you see a show from a designated viewing area.
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The Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade Dessert Party at Sonoma Terrace has artisan cheeses, crackers, and Pixar-inspired treats in a souvenir box, along with a selection of beverages.
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Then, the World of Color Dessert Party includes artisan charcuterie and cheeses, themed macarons, mini cakes, and more.
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California Adventure Dining Tips
Finally, Disney Parks Blog is sharing some insider tips for dining around Disneyland! Remember that Magic Key annual pass holders and Disney Vacation Club members can get discounts on select food and drinks, just make sure your Magic Key ID or Disney Vacation Club membership is linked to your MyDisney account.
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You can also plan ahead with mobile ordering! Place your mobile food and drink orders early in the day and you can pick them up when you’re ready to later on. This is a good idea if you want to eat around busy times like lunch or dinner hours.
There are also complimentary bottle-filling stations for some fresh water on the go! You can find over 3 of these around the park.
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