Anaheim, CA — Disney Festival of Holidays, Disney California Adventure’s holiday celebration, returns Nov. 13 to Jan. 6, 2027, included with park admission. The festival offers holiday food and drinks at six Festive Foods Marketplaces, Disney ¡Viva Navidad! street parties, holiday shows, the Mickey’s Happy Holidays cavalcade, visits with Santa, holiday versions of two Cars Land rides, and World of Color – Season of Light, back after a year off. Below is my guide to the event to help you plan.
The rest of the resort’s year, from what opened in 2026 to what’s coming in 2027, is in my Disneyland Resort guide.
What’s new for 2026 vs. Disney’s 2025 festival pages and foodie guides
- ChangedWorld of Color – Season of Light: the holiday version of the nighttime show returns. Disney’s page says it wasn’t offered in the 2025 holiday season, when World of Color Happiness! ran for the 70th Celebration.
- NewMarketplace food: Disney marks dishes like the KRAFT Mac & Cheese plates at Holiday Duets, the Chicken Pot Pie Wings, a Reimagined Beef Wellington and the Cookie Butter & Jelly Cheesecake Tart new. The food list below opens on the new items.
- NewFood around the park: the Red Velvet Cake Flan at Paradise Garden Grill, a Holiday Mickey Ice Cream Bar at Clarabelle’s and Loaded Pulled Pork Fries at Smokejumpers Grill are new.
- ChangedWorld of Color Dessert Party: a holiday menu from Nov. 13, including a peppermint crème macaron and an eggnog-filled snowflake cookie, at $94 per guest including tax and gratuity.
- ReturningThe Festive Foods Marketplaces, the Viva Navidad! Street Party, Mickey’s Happy Holidays with the Holiday Toy Drummers, Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season, the mariachi show with Miguel, Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Three Kings Day on Jan. 6.
World of Color – Season of Light
World of Color – Season of Light, the holiday version of California Adventure’s nighttime water show, returns Nov. 13. The 23-minute show plays Disney and Pixar film scenes on a wall of mist, with fountains, holiday music and Goofy’s light display, in Paradise Gardens Park. Disney’s page says it wasn’t offered in the 2025 holiday season, when World of Color Happiness! ran for the Disneyland Resort’s 70th Celebration.
Most posted nights have shows at 9 and 10:15 p.m. Nov. 15 to 19 and Dec. 8 have only the 9 p.m. performance, and the second performance moves to 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 22 to 28 and Dec. 19. Disney has posted times through Dec. 19.
Where: Paradise Gardens Park, viewed across Paradise Bay. The reserved standing areas need a virtual queue selection, a dining package or a dessert party voucher. Other viewing around Paradise Bay is first come.
Viva Navidad! and the Holiday Shows
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! brings music, dancing and holiday food to Paradise Gardens Park through the season, and its Street Party runs Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 14 to Jan. 3. The Three Caballeros host folklórico dancers, mariachis, samba dancers, drummers and 12-foot Santa and Mrs. Claus puppets, with Mickey and Minnie in fiesta outfits.
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party
A street party with the Three Caballeros, dancers, mariachis and giant Santa and Mrs. Claus puppets.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 14 to Jan. 3. Sets run from 1:25 or 2:30 p.m. to 7:35 or 7:45 p.m. as posted.
Where: Paradise Gardens Park
Mickey’s Happy Holidays
Mickey Mouse and pals dance along with the Holiday Toy Drummers in a cavalcade from Paradise Gardens Park to Hollywood Land.
When: 11:15 a.m., 12:50 and 3 p.m. daily, Nov. 13 to Dec. 16, as posted
Holiday Toy Drummers
A marching percussion group plays several sets a day.
Where: Paradise Gardens Park, in front of the Obelisk
Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season
Mirabel from Encanto and friends tell stories and sing songs from the film.
When: Monday through Friday. Posted so far: 10:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 1:20, 2:30 and 3:40 p.m.
Where: Paradise Gardens Park
A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!
Bilingual holiday songs by Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland, with Miguel from Coco.
When: Monday through Friday evenings, from 4:15 or 5:15 p.m. as posted
Where: Buena Vista Street
Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting
The 50-foot tree outside Elias & Co. lights up each evening.
When: 4:50 p.m. on most dates
Three Kings Day
Décor for the 3 Wise Men and a photo opportunity in Paradise Gardens Park.
When: Jan. 6, 2027, the festival’s last day
Characters and Santa: Where to Find Them
Santa Claus meets guests at Ahwahnee Camp Circle, by the entrance to Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Grizzly Peak, from Nov. 13 to Dec. 24, and Santa Goofy takes over from Dec. 25 to Jan. 6. Disney posts no set times for Santa or for the characters in holiday outfits, so each tile below says where Disney puts them, and the shows that include characters list their times. On the day, check the Disneyland app for the latest.
Santa Claus
Where: Ahwahnee Camp Circle, near the entrance to Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
When: Nov. 13 to Dec. 24. Disney posts no set times.
Pick up the trail’s activity map on the way in. Santa’s brightly colored presents along the trail solve a secret puzzle.
Santa Goofy
Where: Ahwahnee Camp Circle, near the entrance to Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
When: Dec. 25 to Jan. 6
Santa heads back to the North Pole on Christmas, and Goofy fills in.
Mickey, Minnie and Friends in Winter Wear
Where: Buena Vista Street
When: Disney posts no set times.
Buena Vista Street is the park’s entry street, so it’s an easy first or last stop.
The Three Caballeros, Mickey, Minnie and Goofy
Where: Paradise Gardens Park, in holiday attire
When: At select times, per Disney.
On Saturdays and Sundays the Three Caballeros also host the Viva Navidad! Street Party in the same park.
Viva Navidad! Street Party
Where: Paradise Gardens Park
When: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 14 to Jan. 3, sets from 1:25 or 2:30 p.m.
A street party with the Three Caballeros, and Mickey and Minnie in fiesta outfits, not a meet-and-greet.
Mickey and Pals in Mickey’s Happy Holidays
Where: A cavalcade from Paradise Gardens Park to Hollywood Land
When: 11:15 a.m., 12:50 and 3 p.m. daily, Nov. 13 to Dec. 16, as posted
A cavalcade, not a meet-and-greet. Disney lists no performance on Dec. 18 and 19.
Mirabel and Friends
Where: Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season, Paradise Gardens Park
When: Weekdays. Posted so far: 10:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 1:20, 2:30 and 3:40 p.m.
A stage show with songs from Encanto. Last season’s Mirabel meet at the gazebo isn’t on this year’s page.
Miguel
Where: A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!, Buena Vista Street
When: Weekday evenings, from 4:15 or 5:15 p.m. as posted
Miguel from Coco sings bilingual holiday songs with the mariachis.
Cars Land at Christmas
Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, the holiday version of Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree, a holiday hoedown version of Mater’s ride with holiday songs, run from Nov. 13. Cars Land adds lights, wreaths and bows, with the land’s “Sh-boom” moment at sunset.
Festival Food and Drinks
Six Festive Foods Marketplaces line the Performance Corridor: A Twist on Tradition, Brews & Bites, Favorite Things, Grandma’s Recipes, Holiday Duets and Merry Mashups. Disney’s marketplace menu prices food and holiday drinks at $7.50 to $10.00 and beer and cocktails at $15.25 to $20.00.
The Sip and Savor Pass holds six digital coupons for select food and non-alcoholic drinks at the marketplaces and other participating spots, in tasting-size portions. Disney sells it only in the park and hadn’t posted the 2026 price as of Nov. 8. Last year’s pass was $49 including tax, or $46 for Magic Key holders.
Every Festival of Holidays food and drinkOpens on the new items, and sorts by type or location. Marketplace prices are Disney’s.
Holiday Brisket KRAFT Deluxe Original Cheddar Mac & CheeseNew
Holiday Duets, Performance Corridor
With KRAFT BBQ Sauce and dill pickle crispy onions.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$9.50
French Onion KRAFT Deluxe White Cheddar Mac & CheeseNew
Holiday Duets, Performance Corridor
With caramelized onions and garlic crouton crunch.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$9.00
Duet of KRAFT Deluxe Mac & CheeseNew
Holiday Duets, Performance Corridor
A half portion of both Holiday Brisket and French Onion KRAFT Deluxe Mac & Cheese.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$10.00
Merry Berry Holiday PunchNew
Holiday Duets, Performance Corridor
Strawberry purée, orange juice, blackberry and winter citrus syrups, and sweet and sour topped with a cupcake sweet cream and garnished with rainbow candy clusters (Non-alcoholic).
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$9.25
Holiday Duets, Performance Corridor
Available November 13 through January 6.
$18.50
Holiday Duets, Performance Corridor
Served over ice.
Available November 13 through January 6.
$17.00
Chicken Pot Pie WingsNew
A Twist on Tradition, Performance Corridor
With rich gravy and herb pie crumble.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$9.75
Shrimp & Grits
A Twist on Tradition, Performance Corridor
With andouille sausage.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$9.50
TWIX Bits Iced ChocolateNew
A Twist on Tradition, Performance Corridor
Chocolate oat milk and caramel and cookie butter syrups topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and TWIX Bits.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$9.50
A Twist on Tradition, Performance Corridor
Available November 13 through January 6.
$15.25
Chorizo Queso Fundido
Brews & Bites, Performance Corridor
With tortilla chips.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$8.25
Hot Cocoa Macaron
Brews & Bites, Performance Corridor
With marshmallow cream cheese filling and milk chocolate ganache topped with mini marshmallows.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$9.50
Cafe de Olla Cold Brew
Brews & Bites, Performance Corridor
With Joffrey’s Coffee, whole and condensed milk, spiced syrup with star anise, clove, and cinnamon topped with a chocolate dulce de leche cream and garnished with a pan dulce (Non-alcoholic).
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$8.75
Apple Cider Guava MargaritaNew
Brews & Bites, Performance Corridor
Tequila, apple cider, guava syrup, sweet and sour, and lime juice garnished with a dried apple chip.
Available November 13 through January 6.
$20.00
Brews & Bites, Performance Corridor
Available November 13 through January 6.
$17.00
Turkey Tamale
Grandma’s Recipes, Performance Corridor
With gravy roasted mirepoix and cranberry relish.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$9.75
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
Grandma’s Recipes, Performance Corridor
Topped with pecan streusel, spiced chantilly, and a candied pecan.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$8.00
Berry Pomegranate Paloma
Grandma’s Recipes, Performance Corridor
Blanco tequila, blueberry purée, lime, cranberry, and pomegranate juices, agave syrup, and Fresca served with a chile-lime rim and garnished an orange wheel.
Available November 13 through January 6.
$20.00
Grandma’s Recipes, Performance Corridor
Available November 13 through January 6.
$17.00
Braised Pork Belly Adobo
Favorite Things, Performance Corridor
With garlic rice.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$9.75
Santa Milk & Cookies Hot Cocoa
Favorite Things, Performance Corridor
Cookies and cream mix, white chocolate mix, and milk topped with whipped cream (Non-alcoholic).
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$7.50
Maple Hazelnut Hot Buttered Rum
Favorite Things, Performance Corridor
Rum, butter, hazelnut, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and demerara sugar topped with salted caramel sweet cream.
Available November 13 through January 6.
$18.50
Favorite Things, Performance Corridor
Available November 13 through January 6.
$18.50
Cookie Butter & Jelly Cheesecake TartNew
Merry Mashups, Performance Corridor
Cookie butter cheesecake topped with strawberry jam in a graham cracker tart shell.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$8.75
Reimagined Beef WellingtonNew
Merry Mashups, Performance Corridor
Mashed potatoes, beef jus, crispy prosciutto, mushroom duxelles cream sauce, and puff pastry.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
$10.00
Cran-Blackberry MuleNew
Merry Mashups, Performance Corridor
Bourbon, cranberry juice, blackberry syrup, and sweet and sour topped with ginger beer and garnished with a lime wheel.
Available November 13 through January 6.
$19.50
Salted Caramel Brownie White Russian
Merry Mashups, Performance Corridor
Vodka, coffee liqueur, oat milk, and chocolate and cookie butter syrups topped with a salted caramel sweet cream and garnished with a double chocolate brownie.
Available November 13 through January 6.
$20.00
Red Velvet Cake FlanNew
Paradise Garden Grill, Paradise Gardens Park
With whipped topping and holiday sprinkles (mobile order available).
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Chilaquiles Carnitas Torta
Paradise Garden Grill, Paradise Gardens Park
Red chilaquiles, refried beans, avocado spread, queso fresco, and pickled red onions.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Paradise Garden Grill, Paradise Gardens Park
Red chilaquiles, refried beans, avocado spread, queso fresco, pickled red onions, and a fried egg served with chips (mobile order available).
Available November 13 through January 6.
Holiday Mickey Ice Cream BarNew
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Buena Vista Street
Dipped in white chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candy.
Available November 12 through January 21, mobile order available. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Southern Holiday Brisket TacoNew
Studio Catering Co., Hollywood Land
Chipotle BBQ brisket, corn salsa, cotija, crema, and lime wedge.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Salted Caramel Chocolate CakeNew
Terran Treats, Avengers Campus
Chocolate lava cake topped with salted caramel, fleur de sel, whipped topping, and fruity cereal.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Aunt Cass Café, San Fransokyo Square
With caramelized apples, whipped topping, and caramel sauce.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Orange Chicken Rice BowlNew
Lucky Fortune Cookery, San Fransokyo Square
Sweet orange-glazed chicken with sautéed vegetables, mandarin oranges, and steamed rice.
Available November 13 through January 6, mobile order available. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Hot Blueberry Apple Cider
Rita’s Turbine Blenders, San Fransokyo Square
(Non-alcoholic).
Available November 13 through January 6, mobile order available. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Bourbon Berry Elixir
Rita’s Turbine Blenders, San Fransokyo Square
Hot blueberry apple cider cocktail with bourbon.
Available November 13 through January 6, mobile order available.
Sunset Agua Fresca
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, San Fransokyo Square
Yuzu and cranberry agua fresca with cinnamon and clove (Non-alcoholic).
Available November 13 through January 6, mobile order available. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Cappuccino Cart, San Fransokyo Square
House-made horchata with hot chocolate-flavored cold foam (Non-alcoholic).
Available November 13 through January 6, mobile order available. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Holiday Pineapple-Honey Glazed Chicken StripsNew
Flo’s V-8 Cafe, Cars Land
Topped with green onions and served with fries.
Available November 13 through January 6, mobile order available.
Cookie Butter Trifle
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Paradise Gardens Park
Cookie butter, cheesecake mousse, and vanilla chantilly topped with a spice cookie.
Available November 13 through January 21, Mobile order available. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Loaded Pulled Pork FriesNew
Smokejumpers Grill, Grizzly Peak
Seasoned fries, cranberry BBQ sauce, and gochujang aïoli topped with pickled onions and chives.
Available November 13 through January 6, mobile order available. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Smokejumpers Grill, Grizzly Peak
Blanco tequila, blueberry purée, lime, cranberry, and pomegranate juices, agave syrup, and Fresca served with a chile-lime rim and garnished an orange wheel.
Available November 13 through January 6, mobile order available.
Mickey-shaped Gingerbread Cookie
Select outdoor vending locations
Soft gingerbread mickey cookie with sprinkles.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Select outdoor vending locations
Red and white cherry cotton candy in a snowflake bag.
Available November 13 through January 6. Sip and Savor Pass item.
Mickey Gingerbread
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe, Buena Vista Street
Soft gingerbread Mickey cookie (Limit five per person, per transaction).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027.
“Don’t Forget the Milk & Cookies” Fried Cookies
Award Wieners, Hollywood Land
Three battered and fried chocolate creme-filled cookies with whipped topping, chocolate drizzle, and crushed peppermint candy.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Brewery X, Baja Breeze
Award Wieners, Hollywood Land
Served over ice.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Seaborn Sangria
Award Wieners, Hollywood Land
Served over ice and mixed fruit (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Spiced Pomegranate Cocktail
Hollywood Lounge, Hollywood Land
Spiced and dark rums with pomegranate, orange, and cranberry juices with a hint of citrus and spice (Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Hollywood Lounge, Hollywood Land
(Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Hollywood Lounge, Hollywood Land
(Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Pumpkin Spice Mickey-shaped WafflesNew
Schmoozies!, Hollywood Land
Filled with pumpkin spice cream cheese icing (Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Mickey Elf Shake
Schmoozies!, Hollywood Land
Mint and chocolate cookie shake with green whipped topping and crushed peppermint candy (Non-alcoholic) (Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 21, 2027).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 21, 2027, mobile order available.
Holiday Leftover BurritoNew
Studio Catering Co., Hollywood Land
Turkey, stuffing, sweet potato bites, and cranberry sauce with a side of gravy (Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Seaborn Pomegranate Margarita
Pym Tasting Lab, Avengers Campus
Served over ice.
Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
French Dip Grilled CheeseNew
Pym Test Kitchen, Avengers Campus
Sliced prime rib and mozzarella with onion mayo, caramelized onions, and beef jus served with potato bites (Experiment No. 1918) (Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 21, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Strawberry Matcha Latte
Pym Test Kitchen, Avengers Campus
Matcha with strawberry cold foam topped with strawberry sugar wafers and strawberry condensed milk drizzle (Non-alcoholic) (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Strawberry Matcha Rum Cocktail
Pym Test Kitchen, Avengers Campus
White rum and matcha with strawberry cold foam topped with strawberry sugar wafers and strawberry condensed milk drizzle served in a particle beaker (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Snowy Matcha Foam Iced CoffeeNew
Cozy Cone Motel 1, Churros, Cars Land
Iced Vietnamese coffee with matcha sweet cream foam topped with holiday sprinkles (Non-alcoholic).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Vietnamese Coffee-Matcha CocktailNew
Cozy Cone Motel 1, Churros, Cars Land
Iced Vietnamese coffee with Baileys Irish Cream topped with matcha sweet cream foam.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Cars-mas Tree Cone
Cozy Cone Motel 2, Ice Cream Cones, Cars Land
Peppermint soft served decorated with holiday sprinkles.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Cozy Cone Motel 2, Ice Cream Cones, Cars Land
Peppermint and vanilla soft served decorated with holiday sprinkles.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Jerry’s Junk Truck Cone
Cozy Cone Motel 3, Chili Cone Queso, Cars Land
Chopped fried chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, and cheese topped with green onions.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Strawberry Michelada
Cozy Cone Motel 4, Frozen Cone-Coctions, Cars Land
Modelo with strawberry-chamoy lemonade, a strawberry candy, and rimmed with chile-lime seasoning (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Strawberry-Peach Margarita
Cozy Cone Motel 4, Frozen Cone-Coctions, Cars Land
Tequila with spicy strawberry-peach chamoy lemonade topped with a peach ring (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Cozy Cone Motel 4, Frozen Cone-Coctions, Cars Land
(Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Cozy Cone Motel 4, Frozen Cone-Coctions, Cars Land
(Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Desert Pear Agave Wine Margarita
Flo’s V8 Cafe, Cars Land
Agave wine with desert pear lemonade.
Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Aunt Cass Café, San Fransokyo Square
Chicken pot pie in a bread bowl (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Candy Cane Sourdough Bread
Aunt Cass Café, San Fransokyo Square
(Plant-based).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Christmas Tree Pull-apart Sourdough Bread
Aunt Cass Café, San Fransokyo Square
(Plant-based).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Snowman Sourdough Bread
Aunt Cass Café, San Fransokyo Square
(Plant-based).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Pumpkin Spice Sweet Cream Cold BrewNew
Aunt Cass Café, San Fransokyo Square
With pumpkin cream cheese topper (Non-alcoholic).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Boudin Bread Cart, San Fransokyo Square
(Plant-based).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027.
Boudin Bread Cart, San Fransokyo Square
(Plant-based).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027.
Boudin Bread Cart, San Fransokyo Square
(Plant-based).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027.
Mickey-shaped Waffle Macaron
Cappuccino Cart, San Fransokyo Square
Mickey-shaped macaron filled with salted maple buttercream, maple syrup, and chocolate-coated waffle pieces (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Gingerbread Hot ChocolateNew
Cappuccino Cart, San Fransokyo Square
(Non-alcoholic) (Also available with liqueur) (Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Cappuccino Cart, San Fransokyo Square
(Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Mobile order available.
Tequila Sunset Agua Fresca Cocktail
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, San Fransokyo Square
Tequila, orange, and yuzu and cranberry agua fresca with cinnamon and clove.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, San Fransokyo Square
Served over ice.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Santa Baymax Macaron
Lucky Fortune Cookery, San Fransokyo Square
Filled with peppermint buttercream, chocolate ganache, and dark chocolate crunchies.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Cinnamon Pear MuleNew
Lucky Fortune Cookery, San Fransokyo Square
Pear vodka with ginger beer topped with cinnamon and garnished with a cinnamon stick.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Three Milk Ube Tea
Lucky Fortune Cookery, San Fransokyo Square
Ube tea with brown sugar tapioca spheres topped with coconut foam (Non-alcoholic) (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Steak Frites
Lamplight Lounge, Pixar Pier
New York steak, Manchego truffle fries, and peppercorn sauce (Currently available through Jan. 21, 2027).
Reservations highly recommended.
Arroz Con Leche Donut
Lamplight Lounge, Pixar Pier
Cinnamon sugar donut with arroz con leche, candied pecans, and spiced chocolate powder (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Reservations highly recommended.
Holiday CocktailNew
Lamplight Lounge, Pixar Pier
Bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla liqueur, and cinnamon whiskey (Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027).
Reservations highly recommended.
Lamplight Lounge, Pixar Pier
Ommegang Imperial Blonde Stout (Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027).
Reservations highly recommended.
Lamplight Lounge, Pixar Pier
(Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Reservations highly recommended.
Lamplight Lounge, Boardwalk Dining, Pixar Pier
Bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla liqueur, and cinnamon whiskey (Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027).
Reservations highly recommended.
Lamplight Lounge, Boardwalk Dining, Pixar Pier
(Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Reservations highly recommended.
Bayside Brews, Paradise Gardens Park
(Michelada option available).
Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Italian Sausage Pesto PizzaNew
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Paradise Gardens Park
Tomato cream sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, basil pesto, and bruschetta (Available by slice or whole pie).
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027, mobile order available.
Caramel Cheesecake Churro
Churros near Goofy’s Sky School, Paradise Gardens Park
Classic churro with caramel cheesecake icing, caramel, and chocolate drizzle.
Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027.
Smokejumpers Grill, Grizzly Peak
Honeydew lime seltzer served over ice (Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027).
Currently available through Jan. 6, 2027.
Honey-glazed Turkey Leg
Select outdoor carts around the park
With a pineapple ring.
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027.
Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Bread
Select outdoor carts around the park
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027.
Select outdoor carts around the park
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027.
Select outdoor carts around the park
Available Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027.
Nothing matches. Try All or All locations.
World of Color Dessert Party
Reserved seats for World of Color with a holiday dessert menu from Nov. 13 and one alcoholic drink for guests 21 and up.
Price: $94 per guest, tax and gratuity included
Note: Park ticket and reservation not included. Book up to 60 days ahead.
World of Color Dining Packages
A meal plus a voucher for the preferred standing viewing area.
Price: From $73 per adult and $44 per child at Wine Country Trattoria or Magic Key Terrace, from $86 and $53 at Storytellers Cafe’s character buffet, plus tax and gratuity
Festival Dates and Park Hours
The festival runs every day from Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 6, 2027. California Adventure’s posted hours so far are 8 a.m. to 9, 10 or 11 p.m., and Disney hasn’t posted hours for Dec. 17, Dec. 18 or Dec. 21 on.
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
Festival day. Tap a date for its hours and World of Color times
Tap a date to see its hours and what’s on.
Tickets and Reservations
Festival of Holidays is included with a Disney California Adventure ticket or Magic Key and a park reservation for the same date, with no separate festival ticket. Disney’s tickets page puts 1-day tickets at $104 to $224 depending on the date.
Ticket options and food add-ons
| Ticket | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day ticket | $104 to $224 depending on the date, per Disney’s tickets page | A Disney California Adventure park reservation is also required |
| Magic Key pass | Not shown here | Covers the festival with a park reservation, subject to the pass’s blockout dates |
| Sip and Savor Pass (food add-on) | 2026 price not posted. 2025: $49 including tax, $46 for Magic Key holders | Festival dates, in the park only |
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Festival of Holidays FAQ
When is Disney Festival of Holidays 2026?
Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 6, 2027, at Disney California Adventure, as part of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort.
Is Festival of Holidays included with a park ticket?
Yes. The entertainment is included with a California Adventure ticket or Magic Key pass and a park reservation. Food, drinks and the Sip and Savor Pass cost extra.
How much is the Sip and Savor Pass for Festival of Holidays?
Disney had not posted the 2026 price as of Nov. 8. Last year’s pass cost $49 including tax, or $46 for Magic Key holders, for six digital coupons.
What time is World of Color – Season of Light?
Most posted nights have shows at 9 and 10:15 p.m. Nov. 15 to 19 and Dec. 8 have only the 9 p.m. performance, and the second performance moves to 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 22 to 28 and Dec. 19. Disney has posted times through Dec. 19.
When is the Viva Navidad Street Party?
Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 14, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027, in Paradise Gardens Park, several sets a day starting at 1:25 or 2:30 p.m. as posted.
Where is Santa at Disney California Adventure?
At Ahwahnee Camp Circle by Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Nov. 13 to Dec. 24. Santa Goofy fills in from Dec. 25 to Jan. 6.
Disney Festival of Holidays runs Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 6, 2027, at Disney California Adventure. For park tickets and reservations, visit disneyland.disney.go.com. Disneyland Park’s side of the season is in my Disneyland Christmas guide, and California Adventure’s fall party is in my Oogie Boogie Bash guide.
