UPDATED November 8, 2024

A seasonal celebration for Dia de los Muertos takes place each fall at Disney California Adventure: Plaza de la Familia! This annual event — which, in 2024, ran from August 23rd through November 2nd — offers live music and entertainment, interactive activities, special menu items and novelty souvenirs (like POPCORN BUCKETS!), and vibrant decorations. Stay tuned for 2025 dates!

These elements and more come together “to celebrate the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead.”

A Musical Celebration of ‘Coco’

Don’t miss the Storytellers of the Plaza de la Familia as they present The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco! You’ll get to enjoy some iconic musical moments from Coco like “Remember Me” and The World Es Mi Familia,” as well as the Mexican folk song “La Llorona,” and more. 

This show is currently running several times a day. In between performances, you can get your photo taken with Miguel — “brought to life as a hand-animated dimensional figure.” You’ll find him beside the “Recuérdame” (“Remember Me”) mural.

The Mariachi Divas are often part of the show which takes place several times throughout the day.

Even Miguel joins in the storytelling, as he appears as a “hand-animated dimensional figure” to delight guests during the performance!

Special Cuisine

Limited-time menu items are part of the celebration at the locations below! Even though the official celebration concluded earlier, a lot of the dishes were available through November 14th, 2024! Stay tuned for 2025 menus!

Paradise Garden Grill (Available through Nov. 14; mobile order available)

• Carnitas Wet Burrito: House-made pork carnitas, Spanish rice, refried beans, cilantro, onions, salsa verde, and salsa roja served with house-made tortilla chips
• Al Pastor Tacos: Pineapple-achiote-marinated pork with avocado spread and tomatillo salsa, served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with queso fresco
• Huarache with soy chorizo beans and seasoned steak tips topped with lettuce, cheese, avocado crema, and tomatillo salsa and served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with nopales pico de gallo (Plant-based)
• Street-style Watermelon with lime juice, chile-lime seasoning and chamoy (Plant-based)
• Chile Verde Chicken Flautas topped with avocado spread, shredded lettuce, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa, and pickled onions served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with nopales pico de gallo

• Street-style Taco: Pineapple-Achiote-marinated pork in a corn tortilla served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with queso fresco (Kids Meal Offering)
• Vanilla Layer Cake: Layers of vanilla cake filled with a cinnamon mousse and sweet cream cheese frosting

Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta (Available through Nov. 14)

• Horchata Cheesecake: Horchata-flavored cheesecake finished with orange, white chocolate curls

Artwork and Activities

Don’t forget to take your picture with Miguel by a mural named “Recuérdame” (“Remember Me”)!

Additional photo opportunities are available at the Mexican Tree of Life, or “Árbol de la Vida,” a beautiful piece inspired by Mexican folk art pottery.

Guests can also create a paper alebrije (spirit guide) mask of Pepita or Dante from Coco!

Guests may also take a moment to honor and remember family and friends in their lives who have passed away by leaving a note on the Memory Wall.

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