The HOLIDAY SEASON is BACK at Disneyland Resort! The festive fun runs from November 12, 2021 through January 9, 2022. You can find all of the special holiday happenings by clicking here. But you can check out all of the Season’s Eatings by staying right here on this page, where we’re bringing you ALL of our Holiday Treat reviews from Disneyland Resort!
We’re tasting all the goodies that Santa’s elves have been cooking up for Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and beyond. And, don’t forget, the return of the holiday season also means the return of the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays, where Festive Foods Marketplaces are delivering even more seasonal snacks and sips!
Click HERE to find all of the info for the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays!
Disneyland Park
Handmade Candy Canes — Candy Palace
The famous Disneyland Handmade Candy Canes are available in both parks, and your destination for this time-honored tradition in Disneyland is Candy Palace!
They’re $19.99, but there is a very specific process to acquiring one, and since the process has been modified for 2021, there is more to be aware of this year.
Click HERE to learn everything there is to know about the Disneyland Handmade Candy Canes!
Chocolate and Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae — Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
If you’re looking for Christmas-in-a-Bowl… well, it doesn’t get much closer than this: the Chocolate and Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae! It’s made with scoops of Chocolate and Peppermint Ice Cream in a Candy Cane Premium Waffle cup topped with Whipped Cream, Chocolate-dipped Cookies, and Crushed Peppermint.
Scoop it up at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream for $7.99.
Click HERE to check out this oh-so-Christmas-y SUNDAE!
Dessert Nachos — Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Feast your eyes on the Dessert Nachos! These beauties are made with cinnamon crisps topped with berry compote, whipped cream, and honey creme Anglaise.
BAM! Grab a batch at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante for $7.99!
Find out why you want to pick up the Dessert Nachos HERE!
Horchata — Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Raise a glass of Horchata — a traditional sweet and creamy cinnamon, rice, and milk beverage served over ice — for the holidays!
For $5.49, you can enjoy it at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante,
Pork Pozole — Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Prefer something savory? The Pork Pozole is a traditional Mexican stew of hominy, shredded pork, and guajillo peppers, garnished with lime, cabbage, onion, and radish.
It’s also at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante for $11.99.
Is this savory stew a hit? Find out here!
Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait — Galactic Grill
The returning Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait presents layers of devil’s food cake, chocolate brownie, caramel pecans and vanilla chantilly. On top, you’ll find festive sprinkles, pecan bits, and a green and red white chocolate Mickey.
It’s up for grabs at Galactic Grill for $6.99.
Is this pecan-packed Parfait as good as we remember? Find out here!
Churro Funnel Cake a la mode — The Golden Horseshoe
Brace yourself for this amazing treat: it’s the Churro Funnel Cake a la Mode! A house-made funnel cake is topped with dulce de leche gelato, cinnamon sugar, toffee pieces, and caramel.
It’s $9.99 at The Golden Horseshoe. Giddyup!
Check out this CHURRO Funnel Cake here!
Peppermint Beignets — Mint Julep Bar
The Peppermint Beignets are back once again in Disneyland!
Find them at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square! You can get a 3 pack for $5.49 or a 6 pack for $8.99 (add some chocolate dipping sauce like we did for an extra$1.00).
Click HERE to check out our review of this returning holiday treat!
Holi-Grey Stuff — Red Rose Taverne
As the song (almost) goes, “Try the Holi-Grey Stuff — it’s delicious!” It’s made with the famous Grey Stuff topped with Holiday Sprinkles and a White Chocolate Star.
Find it at the Red Rose Tavern for $6.49, made with the famous Grey Stuff topped with Holiday Sprinkles and a White Chocolate Star.
Click here to find out if the Holi-Grey Stuff truly is delicious!
Spicy Meatball Sandwich — Refreshment Corner
Nothin’ says “Holiday Cheer” quite like… MEATBALLS?!? Hey, we’ll take it — the Spicy Meatball Sandwich is made with house-made meatballs, marinara, and shredded mozzarella and cheese sauce, which is sandwiched between a toasted garlic hoagie roll.
Find it at Refreshment Corner for (served with a small bag of chips) for $10.49.
Dig into the Spicy Meatball Sandwich HERE!
Holiday Dole Whip Sundae — The Tropical Hideaway
The Holiday Dole Whip Sundae is swirl of cherry and lime Dole Whip topped with sprinkles and a gummy.
Whip one up at The Tropical Hideaway for $6.79.
Check out this festive DOLE WHIP here!
Pink Coconut Churro — Tomorrowland Churro Cart
If you’re dreaming of a PINK Christmas, you can try the Pink Coconut Churro! The pink sugar-covered churro comes complete with a Chocolate Marshmallow Creme Dipping Sauce to go with it.
We found it at the Tomorrowland Churro Cart for $6.75.
Does a Disneyland Churro taste even better when it’s PINK? Find out here!
Toffee Pretzel — Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart
More in the mood for pretzels? How about one with a toffee twist 😉 ? The Toffee Pretzel is a Cream Cheese-filled Pretzel sprinkled with Toffee Sugar and it comes with Chocolate Marshmallow Creme Dipping Sauce.
We found it at the Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart for $7.75.
Find out our thoughts on the Toffee Pretzel (AND that dipping sauce!) here!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Life Day Eats!
What is “Life Day” you ask? Well, it’s a Star Wars-related holiday. According to StarWars.com, Life Day is a “longstanding Wookiee tradition” that celebrates the tenets of the Wookiee culture, like “family, joy, and harmony.”
While it was first celebrated by the Wookiees, people from planets across the galaxy embraced the tradition, adding their own touches to the festivities like lights, music, and (of course) food.
And whaddya know… Life Day takes place during Earth’s holiday season!
The best thing about Life Day? The EATS last MORE than one day! So check out all of the dishes around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for your Life Day celebrations HERE!
Click HERE to see our reviews of the (surprisingly tasty) LIFE DAY dishes!
Disney Very Merriest Nites Exclusive Treats
Select snacks are available for purchase exclusively for guests at Disney Very Merriest Nites at Disneyland Park.
Sipping Chocolate with a Dipping Waffle — Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
WHAT?! You can get Sipping Chocolate with a Dipping Waffle (which is European Drinking Chocolate with a Sweet Waffle for dipping) during Merriest Nites?! Oh, YES. YOU CAN.
Stop by Jolly Holiday to find this unique treat for $6.99.
Click HERE to see if you should sip and dip this snack!
Remember Me — Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
The Coco-inspired Remember Me is a cinnamon-dusted guitar-shaped fry bread, topped with dulce de leche gelato, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.
Find it at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante during Merriest Nites for $9.99.
Should you SEIZE THIS DESSERT? Find out here!
Paradise Party Float — The Tropical Hideaway
Dole Whip lovers, take note of the Paradise Party Float! It’s made with Blue Pineapple Juice topped with Watermelon Dole Whip. Cheers!
You can find it during Disney Merriest Nights at The Tropical Hideaway for $6.79.
Are you ready for a tropical taste for Christmas? Then check out our review!
Milk-n-Cookies Pretzel — Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart
Why have one treat when you can have THREE-in-one? The Milk-n-Cookies Pretzel is a cream cheese-filled pretzel smothered in sweet icing, topped with chocolate cookie crumbles, and drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. (Yep, there’s an actual pretzel under all that!)
Find it at the Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart for $7.75.
Should YOU tackle the Milk-n-Cookies Pretzel? Find out here!
Loaded Toffee Churro — Tomorrowland Churro Cart
Stay right there in Tomorrowland to find the Loaded Toffee Churro! It’s a Churro rolled in Toffee-Flavored Sugar, drizzled with Chocolate Ganache and topped with Chopped Almonds.
Find it at the Tomorrowland Churro Cart during the Merriest Nites events for $6.75.
If you LOVE Disneyland Toffee, click here to check out this totally Loaded Churro!
Spice & Nice Cookie Dip — Churro Cart near Casey Jr.
You know the saying: “Churros and Spice and Everything Nice…” Okay, that’s not it exactly, but the Spice & Nice Cookie Dip is inspired by the classic phrase. This Blue-Frosted, Spiced Sugar Cookie Dipping Sauce is available for you to dip your yummy Disneyland Churros in!
It’s $1.50 at the Churro Cart near Casey Jr. in Fantasyland during Merriest Nites.
Is this a “Nice” upgrade for your Churro? Find out here!
Traditional Beignets — Mint Julep Bar
During Merriest Nites, you can find Traditional Beignets. These are classic beignets (sporting the traditional, non-Mickey shape), but they’re topped with powdered sugar and a drizzle of honey.
During Merriest Nites, you can find them at the Mint Julep Bar for $5.49.
Click HERE to see the small change that totally amps up the Traditional Beignets!
Elsa Iced Popcorn Mix — Popcorn Carts
What has Elsa cooked up for Merriest Nites? Elsa Iced Popcorn Mix is freshly-popped Buttered Popcorn with Sweet Blue Kettle Corn.
The mix is $7.25 at popcorn carts during Merriest Nites.
What do we think of Elsa’s Popcorn? Find out here!
Disney California Adventure
Handmade Candy Canes — Trolley Treats
The famous Disneyland Handmade Candy Canes are available in both parks, and your destination for this time-honored tradition in Disney California Adventure is Trolley Treats!
They’re $19.99, but there is a very specific process to acquiring one, and since the process has been modified for 2021, there is more to be aware of this year.
Click HERE to learn everything there is to know about the Disneyland Handmade Candy Canes!
Chocolate-Marshmallow Funnel Cake Fries — Award Wieners
Grand some napkins and get ready to dig into the Chocolate-Marshmallow Funnel Cake Fries. This genius creation is made of cinnamon-cocoa dusted churro fries drizzled with marshmallow, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.
It can be yours for $8.99 at Over at Award Wieners.
Click HERE to see if these sweet Funnel Fries are worth the wait!
Peppermint Shake — Schmoozies!
Check out the Peppermint Shake topped with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Crème Cookies!
Grab it at Schmoozies! for $8.50 (after reading our review, of course! 😉 ).
Click here to find out if this Peppermint Shake is worth the dough!
Cranberry Turkey Burger — Smokejumpers Grill
The Cranberry Turkey Burger is a grilled turkey burger with cranberry BBQ sauce, seasoned sweet potato fries, and fried onion strings. (We ordered ours with some waffle-cut fries.)
The Cranberry Turkey Burger is $13.49 at Smokejumpers Grill.
Click here to check out this LOADED Holiday Burger!
Holiday Shake — Smokejumpers Grill
If you’re craving something sweet instead, the Holiday Shake is a spiced shake topped with festive green whipped cream and a red wreath donut.
You can try it for $8.99, also at Smokejumpers Grill.
Say “Cheers!” to our review of the Holiday Shake here!
Dusted Gingerbread Churro — Goofy’s Churro Cart
The Dusted Gingerbread Churro is a churro with sweet Gingerbread Crumbles, drizzled with Vanilla Frosting, and finished with Christmas Chocolates (aka mini M&Ms).
You can grab this at Goofy’s Churro Cart in Disney Cailfornia Adventure for $6.75.
Find our Gingerbread Dusted Churro review here!
Cherry Chocolate Churro — Cozy Cone Motel
The Cherry Chocolate Churro is a Classic Churro rolled in crushed Chocolate Cookies and topped with Cherry Glaze and Chocolate Chips.
Make a pit stop at the Cozy Cone Motel where you’ll find it for $6.29.
What do we think of the Cherry Chocolate Churro? Find out here!
Toy Story Popcorn Bucket — Novelty Item
Oh, would you just get a load of this TOY STORY POPCORN BUCKET?! In the world of Disney Popcorn Buckets, this one is truly epic.
Take a photo tour around this sweet Bucket, and if you’d like to take it home to be one of your toys, find it for $25.00 at Popcorn Carts around Disney California Adventure!
CHECK! IT! OUT! HERE!!
Jingle Bell Sipper — Novelty Item
You can now find the super cute Mickey Green Jingle Bell Sipper in Disney California Adventure for the season!
It’s $24.00 and comes with a bottled Coca-Cola drink (so you can keep your new Sipper clean while strolling the park).
Keep an eye out for signs like the one above, because the Sipper is located at several spots around Disney California Adventure.
Click here to see more of the Jingle Bell Sipper!
All Around Disneyland Resort
Confectionery Treats
Be sure to check the cases in all of the Candy Kitchens — spots like Candy Palace, Trolley Treats, and Marceline’s Confectionery — for classic treats like Mickey Cookies to have received their annual festive makeovers!
FREE DFB Printables!
Need help finding ALL THE HOLIDAY TREATS? Look no further than our exclusive FREE DFB Printable of ALL the holiday treats at Disneyland park!
We also have one for all the seasonal snacks in Disney California Adventure!
It’s beginning to look — and TASTE! — “a LOT like Christmas” all around Disneyland Resort! HAPPY HOLIDAYS from The Happiest Place on Earth!
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