Heading to the Happiest Place on Earth for the Christmas holidays means loads to do in both Disneyland and California Adventure Park. While this year sees the return of old favorites, there are also a few new festive additions to the mix at Disneyland for Christmas Here is everything to know about Christmas at Disneyland Resort in 2023.
Contents
- 1 Disneyland Christmas Activities
- 2 Christmas at Disneyland Park
- 3 Christmas at California Adventure
- 4 Christmas at Downtown Disney
- 5 Christmas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
- 6 Christmas at Disneyland Hotel
- 7 Disneyland Christmas Food for the Holidays
- 8 Disneyland Christmas Popcorn Buckets and Novelties
- 9 New Christmas Merchandise at Disneyland
Disneyland Christmas Activities
If you’re heading to Disneyland for the Holidays you can find seasonal decorations, new Christmas Snacks, holiday events, and characters in seasonal costumes! There is plenty to do at Disneyland and California Adventure Park throughout the holiday season. Here’s the lineup of everything to expect.
When is Christmas at Disneyland?
Christmas at Disneyland is November 10, 2023 – January 7, 2024. This means Holidays at Disneyland Resort across both parks, Downtown Disney, and the Disney Resorts! Filled with festive cheer you can find everywhere. From ride overlays to Resort decorations, and Disney characters in holiday outfits.
Meet Mickey and Minnie in their Christmas Outfits
Head to Town Square at Disneyland to catch a glimpse of these cozy, festive new looks for our favorite power couple, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Complete with plaids, fur, velvet, chenille, and sparkles.
Christmas at Disneyland Park
Believe… In Holiday Magic” Fireworks
This Christmas fireworks show is a dazzling nighttime display complete with holiday music and magic across Disneyland. And if you’re looking for snowfall you can head to Main Street USA, Rivers of America, and in front of “It’s a small world” to catch your first flurries of the season. If you’re looking for a reserved viewing spot for this fireworks show, you can book the Holiday Time at Disneyland Resort Guided Tour.
Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
Nothing says the holidays like Sleeping Beauty’s Castle all done up in Christmas cheer. With garlands and wreaths, fake snow, and ornaments, you can feel the holiday spirit here. Covered in twinkle lights, this castle is all about wintertime enchantment. With snow-capped turrets and snow falling in select areas across Disneyland Park.
“it’s a small world” Holiday
One of our favorite ways to ring in the holidays is with a ride on “it’s a small world” Holiday. This ride overlay includes dolls and toys representing each culture’s distinct traditions and it’s fun to spot the festive and fun differences throughout the ride.
Haunted Mansion Holiday with Nightmare Before Christmas
Nothing tops the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay on the Haunted Mansion In New Orleans Square. Prepped for a visit from Jack Skellington and friends, this ride gets a dose of both Halloween and Christmas at the same time to help ring in the season. Be sure to add Haunted Mansion Holiday to your Disney must-do list.
This Haunted Christmas overlay also includes a Haunted Mansion Gingerbread in the grand dining room. It includes nearly 300 pounds of ingredients, moveable parts, and takes over 20 days to create. Be sure to keep an eye out for it on the ride.
A Christmas Fantasy Parade
Join Anna, Elsa, and Olaf plus Mickey and friends for a special parade featuring Santa Perfect to celebrate the season. Check out times for “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade, complete with music, gingerbread men, toy soldiers, a Christmas tree, and more! The perfect holiday parade to get into the Christmas mood.
Meet Santa Claus at Disneyland Park
Meet Santa Claus at Disneyland Park with merry moments, festive photos, and bundles of fun. Head to Critter Country at Disneyland Park for your chance to chat with this jolly old elf.
Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe
And if you’re looking for even more holiday decorations to bring home, then check out this holiday store on Main Street, U.S.A. The Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe stocks Disney ornaments, housewares, linens, accessories, and all kinds of holiday-themed merchandise every day of the year! You can even get hand-painted personalization on select ornaments upon request.
Christmas at California Adventure
World of Color – Season of Light
Head to Paradise Bay during the holiday season at Disney California Adventure park to watch the World of Color holiday show. This water show combines gorgeous colors with holiday music and projections of stories featuring Disney films filled with friendship, family, and love.
Disneyland Festival of Holidays | November 10, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Head to Disney’s Festival of Holidays at California Adventure for a lineup of Christmas fun across all cultures. Including Christmas, Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day. You can find Holiday marketplaces across the park filled with delicious bites perfect for the season at both California Adventure Park and Downtown Disney.
And if you’re in it for the long haul, grab a Sip and Savor Pass to help budget your food spending at this festival. Plus, for concert fans, plan to head to Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park for live entertainment shown nightly!
Mickey’s Happy Holidays | 12:30 PM & 4:15 PM
Head to the parade route in Disney’s California Adventure for this festive dance party happening twice a day. Featuring Mickey and friends and more Disney and Pixar characters, you can clap along with dancing and marching, alongside the Holiday Toy Drummers.
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Paradise Gardens Park
The “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” street party is back, with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse donning festive fiesta attire, you can also see the Mexican folklórico dancers and Mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers, and percussionists. And even giant mojiganga puppets, standing 12 feet tall, join the fun. And a New Menu at the Paradise Garden Grill also offers up festive new food options.
Meet Santa Claus at California Adventure
You can find Santa Claus himself at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. Setting up shop in this jolly, joy-filled playground, complete with seasonal games and outdoor activities for all to explore, Santa Claus can be seen at the Ahwahnee Camp Circle near the trail’s entrance.
Cars Land at Christmas
Nothing beats Cars Land at Christmastime. With all the cars dressed in their holiday best, you can see the decorations around every corner, and hear the holiday music blasting from the speakers above. Be sure to check out the Christmas transformations at Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree.
Christmas at Downtown Disney
If you want the Disneyland Christmas magic but without the cost of a ticket, head to Downtown Disney. Offering up seasonal music performances on select evenings of Downtown Disney LIVE! stage.
Christmas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
Filled with festive decorations and a cozy fireplace all aglow, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is free to visit and highly recommended during the holidays. It’s one of our favorite Free things to do at Disneyland for Christmas, and well worth the time.
Gingerbread House at Disney’s Californian Hotel and Spa
Starting mid-November In addition to the festive garlands and wreaths, guests can also take a look at the 7-foot gingerbread house in the lobby. Creating a NEW replica of the hotel for the holidays to honor this annual tradition. And this bake takes months for a 25-member team to create. Featuring 600 pounds of gingerbread, 600 pounds of powdered sugar, 250 pounds of fondant, 1 pound of pixie dust, and 25 hidden Mickeys. Typically featuring our favorite Grand Californian Hotel friends like Chip and Dale, Bambi, and others, it’s a treat to see the design every year. Plus you can even grab holiday treats in the lobby next to this sweet confection to help ring in the season. See if you can find the 25 Hidden Mickeys in this display!
Christmas Snacks at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel 2023 *NEW 2023*
- Mickey Mouse-shaped Poinsettia Cookie
- Mickey-shaped Gingerbread Cookie
- Christmas Cookie
- Holiday Cookie Box: will include two milk chocolate-dipped Mickey-shaped cookies, two raspberry-filled cookies and two sugar cookies with festive sprinkles
- Assorted Macarons: Assorted macaron box will include two gingerbread, two peppermint and two Mexican hot chocolate
- Kwanzaa Sweet Potato Loaf
- Crisped Rice Treat
- Holiday Cinnamon Buns (New)
- Hot Cocoa Cookies (New)
- Coffee with Liqueur (Available with Amaretto, Butterscotch, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal Apple, Godiva Chocolate, Grand Marnier, Jameson Whiskey, Peppermint Schnapps, Rumchata, Rumple Minz, Skrewball Whiskey) (New)
- Eggnog with Baileys
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Milk
- Gingerbread Cookie Shot with Milk (New)
- Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Milk (New)
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Liqueur (Available with Amaretto, Butterscotch, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal Apple, Godiva Chocolate, Grand Marnier, Jameson Whiskey, Peppermint Schnapps, Rumchata, Rumple Minz, Skrewball Whiskey)
- Cookie shot with Louis XIII Cognac
- Cookie shot with Clase Azul Ultra Anejo
Christmas at Disneyland Hotel
Meet Santa Claus at Disneyland Hotel
Santa Claus is all set up for jolly family photos beginning with the holiday season at Disneyland Hotel through December 24, 2023.
Diwali at Disneyland Hotel
Head to The Coffee House for an Indian chai Archisha Tea. And you can even see special performances to commemorate this celebration.
Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Tour
Join this specially guided journey for a 2.5-hour walk through the parks to get an inside look at the Holidays at the parks. Complete with unique facts and ride opportunities, this Disneyland Christmas Walking Tour ends on Main Street just in time for the A Christmas Fantasy parade. And of course, you can find even more Holiday fun with Seasonal snacks across the parks and resorts. From festive churros to cookies to cocoa, here’s the lineup of what you can grab at Disneyland to ring in the holidays.
Disneyland Christmas Food for the Holidays
With snacks, treats, and Christmas food across Disneyland Park, Disney’s California Adventure, and Downtown Disney, there are plenty of seasonal treats to ring in the season! Check out all the things you can eat this year.
Viva Navidad Christmas Snacks at Disney’s California Adventure Park
In a sneak peek for the Holidays at Disneyland, a sharable loaded torte was released! Available November 10- January 7th for Viva Navidad at Disneyland California Adventure Park! Check out all the amazing foods for this festival!
Paradise Garden Grill (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Tacos Gobernador: Chipotle-marinated shrimp tacos with pepper Jack cheese served with Spanish rice and refried beans (New)
- IMPOSSIBLE Albondigas Soup: IMPOSSIBLE meatballs in a vegetable soup (Plant-based)
- Achiote-marinated Half Chicken with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with a nopal salad (New)
- Shareable Loaded Torta with chicken milanesa, carnitas, sliced ham, chorizo beans, panela cheese, onions, avocado spread, and tomatoes on telera bread served with chips, chorizo beans, and a wedge of street-style watermelon (Serves two to four guests) (New)
- Street-style Watermelon with lime juice, chile-lime seasoning, and chamoy (New)
- Chocolate Cake Flan: Layer of flan on chocolate cake with caramel (New)
- Mango Candy Cocktail: Tequila and mango with a chamoy and chile-lime seasoned rim (New)
- Modelo Especial
- Dos Equis Ambar
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
- Al Pastor Pizza with chorizo beans, marinated pork, pineapple, cilantro, onions and avocado salsa (Available by the slice or a whole pie) (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 22)
- Gingerbread Cheesecake topped with vanilla mousse (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
Christmas Snacks at Disney’s California Adventure Park
Aunt Cass Café (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Christmas Tree Pull-apart Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)
- Snowman Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)
- Candy Cane Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)
- Mickey-shaped Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie with sprinkles
Award Wieners (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Hollywood Beef Dip: Sliced roast beef on toasted hoagie roll with fried pickles, provolone, avocado spread, caramelized onion, and jalapeño-spiced au jus served with choice of Cuties Mandarin Oranges or filmstrip fries (New)
- Milk and Cookies Funnel Cake Fries: Funnel cake fries topped with cookie dough ice cream, caramel sauce, and mini cookies (New)
- Brewery X Purple Dusk Hard Seltzer (New)
Boudin Bread Cart (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Christmas Tree Pull-apart Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)
- Snowman Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)
- Candy Cane Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)
Cappuccino Cart (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Salted Caramel-Mocha Bundt Cake: Coffee bundt cake filled with salted caramel and finished with ganache, sprinkles, and white chocolate mousse
- Mickey-shaped Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie with sprinkles
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Mobile order available)
- Snowball Hard Float: Cranberry pomegranate seltzer, vanilla ice cream, cranberry sauce drizzle, and a rosemary garnish (New) (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Happy Holidays Hard Float: Champagne, raspberry sorbet, and a fresh raspberry garnish (New) (Available Dec. 17 through Jan. 9)
Cozy Cone Motel 1 – Churros (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Cranberry Yogurt Churro: Cinnamon sugar churro, cranberry yogurt sauce, crushed pretzels, and sprinkles (New)
- Nog Chata with Rumchata topped with whipped cream and sprinkles
Cozy Cone Motel 2 – Ice Cream Cones (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Christmas Tree Cone: Peppermint soft-serve decorated with holiday sprinkles
Cozy Cone Motel 3 – Chili Cone Queso (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Chicken Pesto Cone: Creamy pesto alfredo pasta, marinated chicken, balsamic glaze, bruschetta tomatoes, and Romano cheese
Cozy Cone Motel 4 – Frozen Cone-Coctions (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Gingerbread Mule: Cinnamon whiskey, ginger beer, lemon juice, and gingerbread syrup garnished with a maraschino cherry (New)
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Caramel Pecan Roll: Cinnamon roll topped with roasted pecans, caramel sauce, and banana slices (New)
- Mickey Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie (Limit five per person, per transaction)
Flo’s V-8 Café (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Gingerbread Shake: Gingerbread-spiced milk shake and whipped cream with holiday bundt cake (Also available with a souvenir glass) (New)
Hollywood Lounge (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Cran-Raspberry Refresher: Cranberry and raspberry lemonade with a splash of Sprite topped with mint and a cherry (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
- Rök House Brewing Co. Winter Nights Imperial Black Ale (New)
- Seaborn Merry Cranberry Margarita (New)
- Gin Lavender Lemonade: Lavender lemonade with gin and a lavender sprig (New)
- Smoky Hibiscus Orange Cocktail (New)
- Shimmering Apple Pie Cocktail: Cinnamon whiskey with pineapple juice, sour mix, green apple liquor and edible gold glitter (New)
Mendocino Terrace (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Mistletoe Mule: A twist on a classic mule with cranberry juice and agave garnished with a sprig of rosemary and a cape cranberry (New)
Mortimer’s Market (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough Bread (Plant-based)
Smokejumpers Grill (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Caramel Crispy Churro Shake: Caramel-flavored shake, dulce de leche, crispy churro cereal, whipped cream, and chocolate garnish (New)
- Hibiscus Blueberry Agua Fresca: Hibiscus syrup, blueberry purée, and lime juice served over ice (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
- Golden Road Brewing Christmas Cart Wheat Ale (New)
- Peach Passion Fruit Hard Lemonade: Tequila, lemonade, passion fruit nectar, and peach syrup served over ice (New)
Studio Catering Co. (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Filipino Feast Burrito: Pork belly adobo fried rice, pancit, and lumpia in a warm flour tortilla with sweet chili dipping sauce (New)
- Cran-Raspberry Refresher: Cranberry and raspberry lemonade with a splash of Sprite topped with mint and a cherry (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Wine Country Trattoria (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Spiced Apple Buck: Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, apple spice syrup, ginger beer, and lemon juice garnished with a lemon wheel (New)
Willie’s Churros at Buena Vista Street (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Almond Churro: Churro rolled in cinnamon sugar topped with almond butter, white icing, and roasted sliced almonds (New)
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff and Trolley Treats (Available Nov. 3 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)
- Mickey Christmas Lights Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in green, white chocolate and decorated with black dark chocolate and M&M’S chocolate candies lights (New)
- Holiday Mickey Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar and green M&M’S chocolate candies (New)
- Holiday Tree Cereal Treat: Tree-shaped cereal treat dipped in green, white chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, white sanding sugar, and a yellow, chocolate Mickey star (New) (Only available at Trolley Treats)
- Peppermint Patties: Mixture of fondant sugar, powder sugar, and peppermint flavoring dipped in dark chocolate (New) (Only available at Trolley Treats)
- Peppermint Bark: Peppermint-flavored dark chocolate and white chocolate sprinkled with Christmas sprinkles and marshmallows (New) (Only available at Trolley Treats)
- Minnie Santa Hat Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in milk chocolate, rolled in red sanding sugar, and embellished with white M&M’S chocolate candies and a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow
- Snowflake Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed blue, white chocolate and decorated with a white chocolate snowflake and white sanding sugar (Only available at Trolley Treats)
- Minnie Santa Hat Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar, green M&M’S chocolate candies, and a Santa hat (New)
- Snowman Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate face, M&M’S chocolate candies, a sour belt, and orange jelly bean
- Holiday Minnie Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop with two marshmallow ears dipped in red, white chocolate, drizzled with green, white chocolate, and embellished with a red, polka dot Minnie bow
- Holiday Milk Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then milk chocolate drizzled with green and red chocolate
- Mickey Gingerbread Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red and green colored-chocolate and a dark chocolate Mickey (Only available at Trolley Treats)
- Peppermint Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then dark chocolate covered in crushed peppermint
Christmas Snacks at Disneyland Park
Alien Pizza Planet (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Santa Alien Macaron: Alien Santa macaron filled with marshmallow cream and chocolate ganache
Bengal Barbecue (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Jingle Julep: Frozen white-hot chocolate, cookie butter drizzle, cocoa-dusted, and finished with a pretzel rod
Blue Bayou Restaurant (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Classic Christmas Chocolate Decadence Tart: Dark chocolate coffee custard with a chocolate cookie crust, and holiday decorations (New)
Galactic Grill (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Hyperdrive Holiday Chicken Sandwich: Fried chicken sandwich with cranberry-orange marmalade BBQ sauce, provolone, onion rings, and arugula on a toasted brioche bun (New)
- Orange Cranberry Parfait: Orange-cranberry cake with cream cheese icing topped with an orange cream-filled cream puff, dried cranberries, and holiday sprinkles
- Galactic Holiday Punch: Christmas-inspired Punch made with Sprite and pomegranate, cranberry, and orange juices garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds, cranberries, orange slice, and a rosemary sprig (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Peppermint Sundae: Two scoops of peppermint ice cream, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and crème-filled cookies served in a sprinkle-topped waffle bowl (New)
Hungry Bear Restaurant (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger: 1/3 lb. Angus chuck patty, red pepper cheese sauce, onion rings, bacon, and BBQ sauce
- Teddi Barra Holiday Funnel Cake: Sweet espresso syrup and mocha mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa powder and topped with mascarpone gelato and lady finger cookies (New)
- Chai-spiced Pumpkin Iced Tea: Iced tea, chai tea-flavored syrup, pumpkin purée cream, and pumpkin candy crystals (Non-alcoholic beverage)
- Blood Orange Lemonade (Non-alcoholic beverage) (Also available with Hungry Bear Restaurant Mason Jar) (New)
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Mobile order available)
- Thanks-mas Sandwich: Oven-roasted turkey breast, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on rustic bread served with house-made chips (Available Nov. 10 through 23)
- Turkey Pot Pie Soup: Oven-roasted turkey breast, potatoes, peas and carrots topped with pie crust pieces (Available Nov. 10 through 23)
- Ham and Pineapple Toasted Sandwich: Oven-roasted ham, pineapple, and Swiss cheese on rustic bread served with chips (Available Nov. 24 through Jan. 9)
- Chicken and Bacon Corn Chowder: Creamy corn chowder with chicken, bacon, and potatoes (New) (Available Nov. 24 through Jan. 9)
- Mickey Ornament Macaron: Pearl-dusted white macaron shells filled with chocolate ganache and peppermint mousse (New) (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Chocolate Cake Snow Globe: Layers of chocolate sponge cake, truffle mousse, and chocolate glaze topped with a buttercream tree, red and white pearls, a chocolate star, and snow powder (New) (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Snowman Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake: Cinnamon roll-flavored cheesecake, cream cheese icing, milk chocolate nougatine arms and snowman chocolate decoration (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Mickey Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie (Limit five per person, per transaction) (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
Market House (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Mickey Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie (Limit five per person, per transaction)
Mint Julep Bar (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Mickey-shaped Candy Cane Beignets dusted with peppermint powdered sugar (Available in packs of three or six)
- Assorted Mickey-shaped Beignets: A mix of Mickey-shaped and seasonal beignets (Available in packs of six) (New)
- Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- Huckleberry Mint Julep: A refreshing blend of huckleberry and mint with a hint of lime garnished with fresh mint and blueberry (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)
Plaza Inn
- Chocolate Mint Shortcake: Chocolate mint sponge cake, cookie crumbles, whipped topping, and chocolate drizzle (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7) (New)
- Holiday Cake: Devil’s food cake with swirled white chocolate mousse filling, buttercream frosting, and holiday sprinkles (Available Dec. 1 through Jan. 9)
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante (Available Dec. 22 through 25)
- Holiday Special: Chicken tinga, beef barbacoa, cheese tamale, Spanish rice, beans, and bolillo (New)
Red Rose Taverne (Mobile order available)
- Holiday Grey Stuff: Traditional grey stuff with holiday sprinkles and a white chocolate star (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Mickey-shaped Gingerbread: Soft gingerbread Mickey-shaped cookie with sprinkles (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Mocha Peppermint Taverne Cold Brew: Peppermint cold brew with chocolate peppermint topper and crushed peppermint (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Holiday Punch: Pomegranate, lemonade, and ginger beer with spiced coconut topper (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
River Belle Terrace (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Sticky Toffee Pudding Jar: Sticky toffee pudding infused with house-made pudding (New)
- Cranberry Apple Tart: Cranberry apple tart topped with streusel with caramel sauce (New) (Plant-based)
Royal Street Veranda (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Cookies and Cream Fritters dusted with chocolate cookie sugar and served with a sweet cream-cheese dipping sauce (New)
- Sweet Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce (New)
Stage Door Café (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7; mobile order available)
- Holiday Wreath Funnel Cake: A wreath-shaped funnel cake with apple cider drizzle, fresh baked apples, whipped topping, and holiday sprinkles (New)
The Tropical Hideaway (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Holiday DOLE Whip Sundae: DOLE Whip strawberry and lime, gummy topper, and seasonal sprinkles (New)
Troubadour Tavern (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9; mobile order available)
- Celebration Potato: Pulled smoked turkey, whipped cream cheese, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and fried onions (New)
Churros at small world Promenade and Casey Jr. Circus Train (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Gingerbread Churro: Churro rolled in gingerbread sugar (New)
- Butterscotch Dipping Sauce (New)
Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Chestnut Churro: Classic churro with chestnut sauce drizzle and crushed meringue topping (New)
Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Chocolate Sugar Churro: Churro tossed in a chocolate sugar mix served with a side of peppermint chocolate ganache (New)
- Peppermint Ganache Dipping Sauce: Chocolate ganache sauce with peppermint and white chocolate bits (New)
Churros near Haunted Mansion (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Sugar Plum Churro: Churro rolled in tart raspberry sugar (New)
- Marshmallow Dipping Sauce (New)
Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle and Town Square (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Mint Chip Churro: Churro rolled in chocolate cookie dust and mint sugar
- Mint-Chocolate Dipping Sauce: Marshmallow creme infused with mint and topped with crushed chocolate cookies
Pretzels at small world Promenade (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Butterscotch Dipping Sauce (New)
Popcorn near Haunted Mansion (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Christmastime Popcorn: Freshly popped buttered popcorn served with M&M’S chocolate candies and mini marshmallows (New)
Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 9)
- Toffee Pretzel: Cream cheese-filled pretzel sprinkled with toffee sugar
Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen and Pooh Corner (Available Nov. 3 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)
- Mickey Christmas Lights Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in green, white chocolate and decorated with black dark chocolate and M&M’S chocolate candies lights (New)
- Holiday Mickey Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar and green M&M’S chocolate candies (New)
- Holiday Tree Cereal Treat: Tree-shaped cereal treat dipped in green, white chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, white sanding sugar, and a yellow, chocolate Mickey star (New)
- Peppermint Patties: Mixture of fondant sugar, powder sugar, and peppermint flavoring dipped in dark chocolate (New) (Only available at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen)
- Peppermint Bark: Peppermint-flavored dark chocolate and white chocolate sprinkled with Christmas sprinkles and marshmallows (New) (Only available at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen)
- Minnie Santa Hat Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in milk chocolate, rolled in red sanding sugar, and embellished with white M&M’S chocolate candies and a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow
- Snowflake Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears enrobed blue, white chocolate and decorated with a white chocolate snowflake and white sanding sugar (Only available at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen)
- Minnie Santa Hat Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar, green M&M’S chocolate candies, and a Santa hat (New)
- Snowman Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate face, M&M’S chocolate candies, a sour belt, and orange jellybean (Only available at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen)
- Holiday Minnie Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop with two marshmallow ears dipped in red, white chocolate, drizzled with green, white chocolate, and embellished with a red, polka dot Minnie bow
- Holiday Milk Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then milk chocolate drizzled with green and red chocolate
- Mickey Gingerbread Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red and green colored chocolate and a dark chocolate Mickey
- Peppermint Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then dark chocolate covered in crushed peppermint
Christmas Snacks at Downtown Disney
Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Butternut Squash Salmon: Skin-on pan-roasted salmon with butternut squash purée, sautéed quinoa, pomegranate sherry reduction, and arugula salad garnish (New)
Beignets Expressed (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Maple-bacon Glazed Beignets: Maple-infused icing topped with applewood smoked bacon (New)
California Churro (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate Churro: Churro rolled in chocolate sugar, drizzled with mint and chocolate icing, and covered in peppermint candies (New)
Kayla’s Cake (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Gingerbread Macarons: Gingerbread buttercream, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and honey
Marceline’s Confectionery (Available Nov. 3 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)
- Mickey Christmas Lights Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in green, white chocolate and decorated with black dark chocolate and M&M’S chocolate candies lights (New)
- Holiday Mickey Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar and green M&M’S chocolate candies (New)
- Holiday Tree Cereal Treat: Tree-shaped cereal treat dipped in green, white chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, white sanding sugar, and a yellow, chocolate Mickey star (New)
- Peppermint Patties: Mixture of fondant sugar, powder sugar, and peppermint flavoring dipped in dark chocolate (New)
- Minnie Santa Hat Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed in milk chocolate, rolled in red sanding sugar, and embellished with white M&M’S chocolate candies and a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow
- Snowflake Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallows ears enrobed blue, white chocolate and decorated with a white chocolate snowflake and white sanding sugar
- Minnie Santa Hat Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red sanding sugar, green M&M’S chocolate candies, and a Santa hat (New)
- Snowman Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate face, M&M’S chocolate candies, a sour belt, and orange jellybean
- Holiday Minnie Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop with two marshmallows ears dipped in red, white chocolate, drizzled with green, white chocolate, and embellished with a red, polka dot Minnie bow
- Holiday Milk Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then milk chocolate drizzled with green and red chocolate
- Mickey Gingerbread Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with red and green colored-chocolate and a dark chocolate Mickey
- Peppermint Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and then dark chocolate covered in crushed peppermint
- Peppermint Bark: Peppermint-flavored dark chocolate and white chocolate sprinkled with Christmas sprinkles and marshmallows (New)
Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Traditional Chiacchiere Italian Bow Tie Cookies: Slightly sweet, fried angel wing pastries dusted with powdered sugar and blackberry dipping sauce (Available at both Naples Ristorante e Bar and Napolini Pizzeria)
- Bah Humbug Cocktail: Peanut butter whiskey, white crème de cacao, green crème de menthe, and half and half with a dissolvable holiday message (New)
- Scrooged Cocktail: Peanut butter whiskey and eggnog topped with holiday sprinkles (New)
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Peppermint hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, peppermint candy cane, crushed peppermint candy, red sprinkles, and cocoa powder (New) (Available Dec. 1 through 31)
- Winter White Cosmopolitan: Vodka, orange liqueur, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and white cranberry-peach juice (New) (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
Tortilla Jo’s (Available Nov. 10 through Jan. 7)
- Santa’s Margarita for Two: Blanco tequila, peach liqueur, raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, and sweet and sour garnished with a white sugar rim, and fresh cranberries (New)
Disneyland Christmas Popcorn Buckets and Novelties
New for 2023, you can grab specialty items like unique popcorn buckets, and sippers to help make your season a little brighter! (Available starting Nov. 10 throughout the holiday season)
- Chip and Dale Holiday Straw Clip
- Mickey Mouse Toy Soldier Holiday Bucket
- Reindeer Parade Sipper
- Holiday Kermit Straw Clip
- Gold Musical Rotating Tin
- Holiday Olaf Bottle Topper
- Mickey Mouse-shaped Red Glitter Jingle Bell Glow Cube
- Mickey Mouse-shaped Peppermint Glow Cube
- Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler
- Holiday Swizzle Stick
- Holiday Travel Tumbler
New Christmas Merchandise at Disneyland
Check out the latest Holiday merchandise in the parks and at Downtown Disney. All are part of the Vintage Mickey Christmas Collection. You can find designs in reds and blues, as well as silver and gold. Be sure to check out the shopDisney Holiday Shop for everything you can grab online too.
Holidays at Disneyland Resort
There’s no shortage of Holiday fun to be had at Disneyland and California Adventure. Whatever travel is planned for this holiday season, be sure to stop by the parks. Lost of seasonal food, fun, and festive activities all season.
Rochelle Mariah is a writer, designer and photographer with an MLIS in Information Science and a B.S. in Arch and Design. Determined to make Planning a DIY Disney Vacation easier she makes lots of lists and drinks lots of coffee. When not designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's watching old movies and planning the holidays. She has been traveling to Disney destinations since 2010.
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