Every year from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month shines a light on the colorful cultural and culinary traditions of Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) comes closely behind, celebrated in Mexico on November 1 and 2. Running from September 1 to November 2, 2023, Plaza de la Familia at Disneyland Resort pays tribute both of those celebrations, as well as the “everlasting bonds of family” that are at the heart of the beloved Disney and Pixar film, Coco.
Just as vibrant as the scenes of Día de Muertos that play out throughout the movie and across Mexico, Plaza de la Familia at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure Park brings music, arts and crafts inspired by Mexico’s alebrije spirit guides, photo ops with family and friends, opportunities to honor departed loved ones and, of course, lots of delicioso food.
So, if you’re heading to Disneyland Resort sometime in September, October or the beginning of November, keep reading as we dig into the limited-time dishes, desserts and drinks that are being cooked up at California Adventure Park and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa especially for the occasion. ¡Olé!
Disney California Adventure Park
Paradise Gardens Park
Plaza de la Familia at Paradise Garden Grill
Available August 31 to November 2; Mobile Order offered
- Chile Verde Chicken Flautas – Topped with avocado spread, shredded lettuce, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa, and pickled onions served with Spanish rice and pinto beans (New!)
- Tacos Estilo Callejero – Trio of sirloin beef tacos with escabèche, Spanish rice, and pinto beans
- Carnitas Burrito – House-made pork carnitas, Spanish rice, pinto beans, and salsa verde served with house-made tortilla chips
- Chorizo Quesadilla – Poblano, onions, and mozzarella topped with cilantro crema and served with salsa roja and escabèche (Plant-based)
- Elote – Corn on the cob topped with crema, cotija, chili powder, and chicharron crumbles
- Street-style Taco – One steak taco in a corn tortilla served with Spanish rice and pinto beans (Kid’s Meal)
- Cheese Quesadilla – Whole wheat tortilla filled with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese (Disney Check Meal)
- Vanilla Layer Cake – Layers of vanilla cake with cinnamon mousse and sweet cream cheese frosting
- Chips with Salsa (New!)
- Salsa Verde (New!)
- Salsa Roja (New!)
- Pinto Beans
- Spanish Rice
- Dos Equis Lager
- Dos Equis Amber
- Watermelon Candy Cocktail – Tequila, watermelon schnapps and pineapple juice with a chamoy and chile-lime seasoned rim
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Available September 1 to November 9
- Horchata Cheesecake – With Sugar Skull Décor
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Grand Californian Great Hall Cart
Available September 1 to November 5
- Horchata Cookie – Filled with cajeta (New!)
- Gingerbread Calavera Cookie – Gingerbread cookie with white chocolate (New!)
- Chocolate Covered Pretzel Sticks – Pretzel rods dipped in white chocolate
- Cookie Box – Pumpkin Mickey sugar cookie, raspberry-filled cookies, and chocolate chip cookies with chocolate candies
- Macaron Box – Assorted macarons (New!)
- Crisped Rice Treat – Dipped in white chocolate (New!)
- Mexican Wedding Cookies (New!)
- Vanilla Sugar Cookie (New!)
- Cinnamon Chocolate Loaf Cake (New!)
- Smothered Potato Chips (New!)
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Milk
- Gingerbread Cookie Shot with Milk (New!)
- Churro Cookie Shot with Milk (New!)
- Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Milk (New!)
- Double Chocolate Cookie Shot with Milk (New!)
- Pumpkin Cookie Shot with Milk (New!)
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Liqueur – Available with choice of Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Jameson Irish Whiskey, or RumChata (New!)
- Hot Chocolate – Non-alcoholic; Alcoholic version available with choice of Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Jameson Irish Whiskey, or RumChata
Resort-wide
- Coco’s Dante Straw Clip – Available with purchase of beverage (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; while supplies last starting September 1); Available at the following locations:
- At Disneyland Park: Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, and Ship to Shore Marketplace
- At Disney California Adventure Park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Paradise Garden Grill, and Outdoor Vending Carts
- Coco Skull Sipper – Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase or a specialty beverage for an additional charge (New! Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; while supplies last starting September 15); Available at the following locations:
- At Disneyland Park: Rancho del Zocalo RestauranteAt Disney California Adventure park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Mortimers Market, Paradise Garden Grill, and Outdoor Vending CartsAt Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House
- At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill
- Coco Souvenir Sipper – Includes choice of Coca-Cola bottled beverages at time of purchase (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; while supplies last starting September 15); Available at the following locations:
- Disney California Adventure Park: Paradise Garden Grill and Outdoor Vending Carts
Are you heading to Disneyland during Plaza de la Familia? What celebratory eats are you excited to try? Let us know in the comments! Then, find out how to make your travel budget stretch with our discounted Disney tickets.
