As soon as upon a time, the park that turned Disney California Journey was envisioned as a West Coast model of Disney World’s Epcot. Whereas that by no means fairly got here to cross, there’s a technique that DCA, in some ways my favourite Disney park, is like Epcot. Epcot is the competition park, and so is DCA.
When you’re a fan of theme parks and meals, then Disney California Journey is the place to go. With the DCA Competition of Holidays now underway, marketplaces of scrumptious meals are in all places. There are numerous returning favorites and brand-new alternatives obtainable on the competition marketplaces.
I had an opportunity to preview the meals choices alongside my likelihood to experience Tiana’s Bayou Journey at Disneyland, and I discovered a number of gadgets you’ll wish to take a look at should you’re visiting this season, and no less than one you possibly can most likely not fear about.
Al Pastor Pork & Pineapple Slider – Winter Sliderland
Sliders are an ideal completely satisfied hour meals and so they’re equally good as a theme park meals as a result of they’re fairly substantial. So they could be a meal if you’d like them to be, however they’re simple to eat on the transfer. Because you’re doing numerous transferring at theme parks, it is a great way to go as a result of you possibly can eat these in line so long as you end it earlier than it is your flip to experience.
There are a few choices obtainable at Winder Sliderland, I had the Al Pastor Pork & Pineapple Slider. This is probably not simply best for you should you don’t like meals that’s even a bit spicy, however the sweetness of the pineapple balances the kick from the spices very properly.
Vacation Mash Bowl – Merry Mashups
When you’re any individual who prefers Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner itself, the Vacation Mash Bowl is for you. It’s every part from a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and even cranberry, thrown collectively in a bowl.
It seems like a weird factor to truly spend cash on one thing that appears like leftovers, and I’ll admit it doesn’t look all that incredible, however I promise, that is price it. It’s a scrumptious and fairly hearty dish, and likewise pairs properly with a Glacier Margarita, seen above.
Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese/Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese – Vacation Duets
Mac & cheese is a traditional that has existed in dozens of kinds over time at Disney Parks. DCA’s most up-to-date competition, Pixar Fest, and a singular tackle the dish that combined the normal consolation film with a spicy mixture. The Competition of Holidays is its personal mac and cheese duo that possibly isn’t fairly as artistic, however isn’t any much less scrumptious.
The Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese and the Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese can be found individually or as a duet. Both are good on their very own, and the Queso Fundido is definitely vegetarian, because the sausage makes use of a meat various. When you can’t determine, get each as a half-and-half dish.
Café de Olla Chilly Brew – Grandma’s Recipes
In some unspecified time in the future, you’ll want one thing to drink to scrub down all this deliciousness. There are many choices. There are many cocktails, but in addition mocktails, and drinks that may heat you up, assuming that it’s not too heat in Southern California already. Considered one of my favourite drinks that does not require ID is the Café de Olla Chilly Brew.
It blends a Mexican spiced espresso with candy cream for a deliciously well-balanced drink. It’s served with what DCA calls a “mini” pan dulce, however it’s really about as massive because the cup. You’ll have to eat it first or use a straw to even get to the espresso.
M&M’S® Peanut Butter Fudge Cake – Merry Mashups
It’s not a Disney Parks scrumptious meals competition with out some candy deal with, and don’t fear, the Competition of Holidays has you coated there. One brand-new merchandise that you simply don’t wish to overlook is the M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake.
When you’re a fan of chocolate or peanut butter, however particularly chocolate and peanut butter, you’ll be in love. One phrase of warning nonetheless. You may wish to think about sharing this one, because it’s extremely wealthy. I shared one with 4 different individuals and even solely consuming ⅕ of it, I had lots.
Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron – Favourite Issues
DCA knew what they have been speaking about after they named one of many sales space’s Favourite Issues as a result of it was residence to what was my favourite factor on the Competition of Holidays. The Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron was completely unbelievable
It is a Mickey-shaped chocolate macaroon with vanilla creme, date cake and the piece that I believe makes it a winner, a salted toffee sauce. This can be a dessert you completely won’t wish to share. Make all people else get their very own.
Barbecue Pulled Pork Cornbread Bake – A Twist on Custom
If there was one factor I attempted on the Competition of Holidays that didn’t blow me away, it was the pulled pork barbecue cornbread pake. It’s a play on a tamale pie with cornbread baked over barbecue pulled pork. It additionally comes with a aspect of slaw.
To be clear, I didn’t even dislike the Cornbread Bake. It was completely good. It was the very first thing I ate on the Competition and I assumed it was high-quality. The issue is that it’s simply high-quality, and there’s a lot occurring this 12 months that’s so significantly better than high-quality. Save your cash, or your Sip and Savor Move slot, and use it to get one thing else.
For my cash, there’s nothing higher than Disneyland at Christmas. It is a joyful place to rejoice a joyful time. The Sleeping Magnificence fortress decorations heat the guts, whereas scrumptious meals warms the soul.
The Disney California Journey Competition of the Holidays started on November 15 and runs by way of January 6, 2025. If making an attempt a lot of totally different meals gadgets is a part of your plan you’ll want to choose up a Sip and Savor Move, you should purchase a cross for 4 gadgets for $32 or eight gadgets for $63 (alcoholic drinks not included). They cowl all of the meals on the Competition Market in addition to quite a lot of pattern measurement tastes and most of the eating places throughout Disney California Journey.