By Karina Schink
Add an extra notch to your belt, pull on your most elastic pants, and get ready to treat yourself to some of the most magical holiday creations from all around the world! Starting November 9, Disney Festival of Holidays is back at Disney California Adventure park, and with 12 delicious destinations, we will leave no éclair, tamale, or macaron unturned!
Before you get ready to fill up on all of that classic holiday spirit, make sure you grab a Disney Festival of Holidays Tasting Passport at any of the marketplaces to guide you on your journey. You can also pick up a 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.
Our friends over at the Disney Parks Blog rounded up every delectable treat and eat the festivities have to offer. So, with much further to chew, here is a roundup of all the delishes dishes making their jolly way to DCA.
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
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
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
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)
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
This special holiday festival runs through Jan. 8. To learn more about Disney Festival of Holidays and Holidays at Disneyland Resort, check out the Disneyland Resort website.
