These Are the Holiday Treats You Don’t Want to Skip at Disneyland This Year
From peppermint holiday sundaes to gingerbread cheesecake, it’s the best time of year for snacking.
David Nguyen
’Tis the season for enjoying festive bites and treats, and it’s especially true at Disneyland. In regular times, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have classic food offerings that have cult-like followings—big pickles, turkey legs, churros, Dole whips, corn dogs, and Mickey waffles, anyone? But during the holiday season, the food options are super charged and ultra festive. And they’re even more special because you can only get these snacks and treats for a limited time.
Disneyland recently announced its food lineup for the holidays and there’s something for every palate. Those with a sweet tooth will love desserts like the Alien Reindeer Macaron from Alien Pizza Planet, the Peppermint Holiday Sundae from Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Gingerbread Cheesecake at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, a Coffee Chip Churro from Cozy Cone Motel, and more. If your tastes lean towards savory items, you’ll appreciate the Fantasyland Garlic Cheesy Brat from Edelweiss Snacks and Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough Bread from Boudin Bread Cart.
Richard Harbaugh
There’s also plenty to enjoy for lunch and dinner, like the Cranberry BBQ Chicken Sandwich from Galactic Grill, Santa’s Vacation Sausage Potato at Refreshment Corner, the Hatch Chili Burger from Flo’s V8 Cafe, and Holiday Half Chicken at Lamplight Lounge. And don’t forget to try a holiday beverage—Disneyland has both alcoholic and non-alcoholic offerings, including an Eggnog Old Fashioned at Carnation Cafe, a Peppermint Cold Brew Float at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, a Cold Brew Martini at Cappuccino Cart, and Kinderpunsch at Hollywood Lounge.
But wait, that’s not all! As part of the Disney Festival of Holidays (a multicultural celebration with performances and food across both parks), visitors can enjoy limited-time menu items inspired by Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day. Enjoy treats like Barbecue Pulled Pork Cornbread Bake, Braised Pork Belly Adobo, Passion Fruit Rose Lassi, Barbacoa Tamal de Res, and Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese.
With the sheer number of holiday food and drink offerings, it seems there’s so much to try and not enough time to sample it all this season! Take a look at some noteworthy bites below, and see the full list here.
Al Pastor Pork & Pineapple Slider
The Al Pastor Pork Pineapple Slider is on a corn brioche bun. Find it at the Winter Sliderland at Disney California Adventure.
Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron
A Mickey-shaped chocolate macaron filled with vanilla buttercream, date cake, and salted toffee sauce, the Sticky Toffee Macaron can be found at the Favorite Things booth at Disney California Adventure.
Holiday Beef Dinner Potato
You can find this loaded potato at Troubadour Tavern in Disneyland. The potato is filled with sliced tri-tip steak, spinach-artichoke dip, demiglace, and crispy onions
Santa Baymax Macaron
The Santa Baymax Macaron is filled with peppermint buttercream, chocolate ganache, and dark chocolate crunchies. You can find it at Lucky Fortune Cookery at Disney California Adventure.
