Ever wanted to eat your way around Disney Parks? Seize the moment with Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival. Then, in just a few short weeks Star Wars is set to take over Disneyland with Season of the Force—which will bring back fan-favorite alien-looking treats and drinks. We’ve got the details on the new selections joining the menus, too.
Also, more art will be hitting WonderGround Gallery and Off the Page, with artist signings your favorite fandom prints. And Disneyland prepares for its 70th anniversary with new entertainment offerings in this week’s theme park news.
Season of the Force at Disneyland – Oga’s Cantina
New drinks being added to Disneyland’s seasonal Star Wars celebration menu at Oga’s Cantina include:
Ne’tra gal Ale: A White Wampa Ale with apple cider and cherry purée. This one is available to buy with a souvenir Mythosaur Mug beginning March 28.
The High Republic: A cocktail made with Patrón Silver Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and pure cane and habanero-lime syrups, topped with red wine. Also available starting Match 28.
Season of the Force at Disneyland – Ronto Roasters
New non-alcoholic drinks and a savory treat are arriving soon at Ronto Roasters.
Fried Falumpaset Cheese Skewer: A K-dog inspired option covered in crispy potato with a mustard-cheese dipping sauce. Available for a limited time, March 28-May 11.
Keshian Spiced Milk Tea: A refreshing non-alcoholic Milk tea with horchata jelly and caramel sugar crisp. Available for a limited time, March 28-May 11.
Season of the Force at Disneyland – Galactic Grill
There’s even more weird colorful drinks and savory Star Wars universe bites at Tomorrowland’s Galactic Grill. You can literally make a whole day out of eating all the strange food and drinks at the parks.
Galactic Gyro Burger: Angus beef and vegetable patty, Havarti cheese slice, feta tzatziki sauce, cucumber, tomato, and red onion served on a toasted ciabatta bun.
Loaded Outpost Fries: Crinkle-cut fries and onion rings topped with BBQ pulled pork, cheddar and Monterey jack blend, pickled red onions, roasted corn, sour cream drizzle, and green onions.
Pistachio-Cherry Parfait: Layers of pistachio mousse, red velvet cake, cherry pie filling, chocolate pearls, and chocolate popping spheres.
Passion Fruit Limeade (Non-alcoholic): Ginger and passion fruit syrups and lime juice garnished with fresh passion fruit and chia seeds.
Pi-Co Punch (Non-alcoholic): Pineapple juice, coconut milk, and lime juice garnished with pineapple chunks and lotus root
Disney’s Food and Wine Festival – Disney California Adventure
Reminder: spring break is almost here and The Food & Wine Festival is waiting. Here’s our top five ranking of food and drinks (note: some items were paid for with a Disney-provided voucher).
5. Birria Mac and Cheese
4. Açai Passion Tea-ki Cocktail
3. Asa’DOS
2. Western BBQ Burger Bao
1. Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew
You can now get Mickey Waffles anytime at DCA
These hazelnut chocolate filled Mickey Waffles are the best treat in the parks right now. Why should breakfast food only be limited to the morning? It’s the best meal of the day and Schmoozies at Disney California Adventure recognizes that. I bought two orders of two (see my social media post above) and it was so tasty. I hope these stay a park staple.
Fizzy Fairytale Wine from Bodkin
Disney fandom goes deep at the Food and Wine Fest. Bodkin Wines was on hand to provide tastings of its Sparkling Sauv Blanc and discussed how Disney’s very own Robin Hood animated feature inspired the brand: it introduced archery to its founder, Chris Christensen, who later took that love and turned it into a hobby which led to Bodkin. This sparking wine is a refreshing addition to the fest and gives major brunch vibes.
Fandom Art at Disney’s Food and Wine Fest
The Disney Food and Wine Fest artist signing series continues this weekend! On Saturdays and Sunday artists will be present to sign their work from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at WonderGround Gallery over in the Downtown Disney District, and as well as 3-5 p.m. at Off the Page, in Hollywood Land inside Disney California Adventure Park
Here’s the artist line-up, as shared by Disney Experiences:
- March 8-9: Fenway Fan, Shane Grammer, Steve Thompson
- March 15-16: John Coulter, Miss Mindy, Ann Shen, Ashley Taylor
- March 22-23: Joey Chou, June Kim, Jerrod Maruyama
- March 29-30: Stephanie Laberis, Mark Page, Kenny Yamada
- April 5-6: Larissa Brown, Daniel Killen, Dave Perillo
- April 12-13: Joey Chou, Miss Mindy, Ryan Riller, Josey Tsao
- April 19-20: John Coulter, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Martin Hsu
Pixar’s Coco will be added to It’s A Small World at Disneyland
Just in time for the extended lyrical addition to It’s a Small World, as previously reported, Pixar’s Coco will be added to the attraction in the Mexico singing doll display. You’ll be able to see Miguel and Dante on their own podium performing the iconic ear worm along with the other dolls. It makes us all the more excited for the planned future Coco ride at Disney California Adventure.
Powerline, 4Town, and the Muppets Join World of Color
As the Disneyland Resort celebrates 70 years, DCA will be joining in the fun with a new version of World of Color. In World of Color Happiness!, the nighttime water show will showcase recent Disney hits like Encanto, Turning Red, and Inside Out 2 as well as new classics like A Goofy Movie. From what we saw on social media, just based on how many Powerlines showed up to Disney After Dark’s ’90s Night, “I 2 I” is sure to get everyone on their feet. This take on the nighttime show will also feature a new rendition of the Muppets’ “Rainbow Connection” sung by Boyz II Men, and will debut an original song, “Makes Me Wanna Move,” performed by Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums.
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