Year after year, Disneyland ups its holiday treat game, and 2018's offerings are cuter and more tasty than ever. From boozy cookie shots at Disney's Grand Californian to sweet additions to the park's churro selection and savory delights at the Disney Festival of the Holidays at California Adventure, there's an edible indulgence for food fans of all kinds.
If you're wondering what to prioritize, we spoke with Nubia Renteria, pastry sous chef at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, who shared some of her picks. Her favorite treat this year: the gingerbread funnel cake churro fries. "They're amazing," she told POPSUGAR. "They're hot, they're crispy, and what is there not to love about caramel sauce and hot funnel cake fries?" Agreed.
While we're suckers for all the sweet goodies, there are also some seriously delicious savory dishes at the holiday food festival at California Adventure. "I think the big one for me, especially being Hispanic, is this version of pozole that we have this year at Festival of the Holidays," Renteria said. "You're used to seeing pozole as a soup, in a broth with hominy, so what we did this year is it's a corn cake, and we topped it with a red chile rojo, a beef chili. It's really good; you have the same condiments as you would in a pozole, but it's just in a totally new, modern, different form." Salivating yet?
Keep reading to see Renteria's favorites, as well as more Disney delicacies we're drooling over this holiday season! And make sure you try them before the holiday season at Disneyland officially ends on Jan. 6 (the food festival lasts until Jan. 8).
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Find out where you can snag Disneyland's 2018 holiday churros here!
Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries
You can find these gingerbread funnel cake fries, as well as other seasonal holiday flavors, at Award Wieners in California Adventure.
Minnie Wreath Donut
This giant cronut is filled with chocolate peppermint ganache and can be found at Schmoozies! in California Adventure.
Sugarplum Candy Churro
This sweet, brightly colored sugarplum candy-flavored churro can be found near Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square.
Green Alien Holiday Macaron
This fun macaron can be found at Alien Pizza Planet in Tomorrowland.
Holiday Dessert Nachos
These cinnamon-sugar buñuelos chips are topped with chocolate and caramel sauces, whipped cream, and holiday sprinkles, and can be found at Studio Catering Co. in California Adventure.
Santa’s Lumps of Coal Beignets
These chocolate-hazelnut beignets are tossed in peppermint mocha sugar and topped with peppermint ice cream. They can be found at Café Orleans in New Orleans Square.
S’mores Parfait
This rich little dessert consists of layers of chocolate pudding, chocolate cake, marshmallow filling, crushed graham cracker, and ganache, and is topped with chocolate chips and a toasted marshmallow. You can find it at Galactic Grill and Alien Pizza Planet in Tomorrowland.
Chocolate Churro With Crushed Pretzels and Peppermint
This chocolate churro with crushed pretzels and peppermint is a sweet and salty twist on the classic. It's also the first time Disneyland has offered a churro made from chocolate dough!
Cookie Shots
These festive cookie shots can be found at Disney's Grand Californian Resort and can be filled with booze or milk.
Peppermint Crunch Shake
This flavorful holiday shake can be found at Schmoozies! in California Adventure.
Holiday Candy and Caramel Apples
These festive chocolate-covered candy and caramel apples can be found at various locations in the park.
Gingerbread Mickey and Minnie Rice Crispy Treats
These rice crispy treats can be found at various locations in the park.
Holiday Treats
These holiday treats can be found at various locations in the park.
Holiday Cookies
These holiday cookies can be found at various locations in the park.
Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Macaron
This cute little macaron can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Holiday Cookies
These holiday cookies can be found at various locations in the park.
Snowflake Mickey Cookie
These holiday cookies can be found at various locations in the park.
Holiday Cake Pops
These cake pops can be found at various locations in the park.
Santa Cone Hat Macaron With Cookies and Cream Filling
This holiday macaron can be found at Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land in California Adventure.
Eggnog Wreath Eclair With White Chocolate Icing
This delectable treat can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Holiday Cookies and Treats
These holiday cookies and treats can be found at various locations in the park.
Milk Chocolate Candy Cane Pot de Crème
This chocolate-y treat can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie
This sweet treat can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Mickey Whoopie Pie
This Mickey-shaped dessert can be found at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.
Holiday Churros
Find out where you can snag these holiday churros here.
Santa Hat Macaron With Mint White Filling and Rich Chocolate Ganache
This cute holiday macaron can be found at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe.
Peppermint Loaf
This holiday treat can be found at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.
Holiday Mickey and Minnie Cookies
These cute cookies can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Warm Peppermint Chocolate Float
This yummy float can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Holiday Linzer Cookie
This pretty cookie can be found at Market House on Main Street, U.S.A.
Vanilla and Cranberry Trifle
This layered dessert can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Savory Dishes From Disney Festival of Holidays at California Adventure
These dishes can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Jalapeño Latkes With Chipotle Crema
This spicy dish can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Pozole Rojo Beef With Hominy Polenta
This dish can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Candied Yams With Marshmallow Cream and Toasted Pecans
This Thanksgiving-inspired dish can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Merry Cherry Pineapple Punch With Red Maraschino Cherries
This nonalcoholic drink can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Curry Cauliflower Soup With Braised Lamb and Mintchurri
This savory soup can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Shrimp and Grits With Andouille Sausage
This hearty meal can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Lox and Everything Bagel Nachos
This creative twist on nachos can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Turkey and Stuffing Tamale With Cranberry Relish
This bite-sized tamale can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Roasted Turkey Slider With Cranberry Sauce
This Thanksgiving slider can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Holiday Stuffing Mac and Cheese
This cheesy dish can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Pumpkin Soup With Maple Cashew Cream
This cozy dish can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
"Chicken-less" Mole With Spanish Rice
This delicious dish can be found at the Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure.
Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog
This loaded dog can be found at Refreshment Corner on Main Street, U.S.A.
Holiday Dinner Pizza
This seasonal pizza is topped with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, bacon, vegetables, and cranberry sauce, and can be found at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta in California Adventure.
Plant-etarium Street Tacos With Brussels Sprouts, Salsa Verde, Pickled Red Onions, and Apple and Pomegranate Slaw
These yummy tacos can be found at Studio Catering Co. at California Adventure.
Lamb Kofta
This filling dish of lamb with tzatziki sauce, spinach, and pickled onions on grilled pita bread can be found at Bengal Barbecue in Adventureland.
Roast Beef TV Dinner
This fun throwback meal can be found at Carnation Cafe.
Travel and expenses for the author were provided by Disney for the purpose of writing this story.