Disney Passholes do.....Foodie Guide to the 2018 Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! When you’re eating good food and you’re in a good mood, Hallowthanksmas is here! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!!!!!!!!
Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure park on Nov. 9 with music, dance, and diverse cultural festivities.
The Merry Mashups Shack
Start your taste buds off:
Turkey & Stuffing Tamale with Cranberry Relish
Lox & Everything Bagel Nachos
“Hot Cocoa” Marshmallow Macaron
Thirsty?
Sparkling Wine Punch with Chandon Brut, Sparkling Wine and Lime Sherbet
How about a non alcoholic - Holiday Punch with Lime Sherbet and Sprite
The Winter Wonders Shack
Can’t wait to try:
Pumpkin Soup with Maple Cashew Cream
Chana Masala with Grilled Garlic Naan
Vanilla and Cranberry Trifle
and when you’re thirsty, that non alcoholic Pomegranate Lemonade looks awesome!
The Brews & Bites Shack
Look at this Chorizo Queso Fundido with House-made Tortilla Chips! They’ll have a few choices of drink to wash it down, and I aim to indulge in a few:
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 Flights:
Figueroa Mountain Paradise Rd Pilsner
Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale
Karl Strauss Isomerizer IPA
Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale
Season Flights:
Ommegang Rosetta Cherry Ale
Aftershock Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ale
Karl Strauss 9 Bonfires Blazing Golden Stout
Legends Cookies Galore Milk Stout
The Favorite Things Shack
I’m a fan of savory sweet ham around the holidays; it’s one of my favorite things. I’m looking forward to new favorites as well:
Holiday Ham Shanks with Brown Sugar-Pineapple Glaze
Reuben Potato Tots with Russian Dressing and Rye Toast
I may have to wash it down with either of these choices:
Cranberry Sangria with Lime Garnish
Eggnog Cocktail with Whipped Cream and Nutmeg Dusting
The Holiday Duets Shack
I LOVE comfort food, and I can’t wait for the taste of these Holiday Duets to transport my palette to a merry and bright festive season:
Curry Cauliflower Soup with Braised Lamb and Mint churri
Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage
Holiday Mickey and Minnie Cookies
…and I’ll be chasing my comfort foods down with:
Ballast Point Brewing Company, Spruce Tip Sculpin, IPA
Warm Peppermint Chocolate Float with Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and Peppermint Crumbles
Visions of Sugarplums Shack
Get your sweet tooth ready!
Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie
Eggnog Wreath Éclair with White Chocolate Icing
Horchata Fudge
Sweet Dreams and Milk – Horizon Organic Low fat Milk and Choice of Dessert
Quench your thirst with:
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 Low fat Milk
The Blissfully Braised Shack
What’s a holiday without the braised treats?!
Braised Pork Belly Adobe with Garlic Fried Rice
Cornbread Cakes with Braised Collard Greens and Smoked Bacon Gravy
Wash it down with:
Blood Orange Ginger Mule with a Rosemary Sprig
The Grandma’s Recipes Shack
Ready for a taste of home comfort plus warm and fuzzy feeling all in a taste?
Beef Pot Roast on a Potato Roll with Horseradish Cream
Candied Yams with Marshmallow Cream and Toasted Pecans
Gingerbread Mickey
Wash it down with:
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
Non alcoholic Merry Cherry Pineapple Punch with Red Maraschino Cherries
Tart & Fruity Liquor:
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
The Spicy Celebrations Shack
Winter is coming…so heat things up with these fiery treats!
Nashville Hot Fried Turkey with Dill Pickles
Jalapeño Latkes with Chipotle Crema
Chocolate Chipotle Pot de Crème
Put that spicy goodness to bed by drinking:
Pomegranate Margarita with Chipotle-smoked Sea Salt Half-Rim
A Twist on Tradition Shack
Pozole Rojo Beef with Hominy Polenta
“Chicken-less” Mole with Spanish Rice
Black Forest Yule Log
Don’t forget to wash it down with:
Winter Michelada with Modelo Negra and Brown Sugar Rim
Modelo Negra, Dark Lager
The Winter Sliderland Shack
I know your eyes are full, but there’s always room for these traditional staples!
Roasted Turkey Slider with Cranberry Sauce
Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese
Milk Chocolate Candy Cane Pot de Crème
…and try these festive libations:
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
The Making Spirits Bright Shack
More festive libations for this merry season!
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
This special holiday festival runs through Jan. 8. For more information on Disney Festival of Holidays as well as Holidays at Disneyland Resort, check out the Disneyland Resort website and by Michael Ramirez, Editorial Content Director, Disneyland Resort
