UPDATED December 2, 2025

A seasonal celebration for Dia de los Muertos takes place each fall at Disney California Adventure: Plaza de la Familia! This annual event — which will return from August 21st through November 2nd, 2026 — offers live music and entertainment, interactive activities, special menu items and novelty souvenirs (like POPCORN BUCKETS!), and vibrant decorations. 

These elements and more come together “to celebrate the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead.”

A Musical Celebration of ‘Coco’

Don’t miss the Storytellers of the Plaza de la Familia as they present The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco!

You’ll get to enjoy some iconic musical moments from Coco like “Remember Me” and The World Es Mi Familia,” as well as the Mexican folk song “La Llorona,” and more. 

Even Miguel joins in the storytelling, as he appears as a “hand-animated dimensional figure” to delight guests during the performance!

Be sure to check the Disneyland App for showtimes.

Special Cuisine

Limited-time menu items are part of the celebration at the locations below! Here is the list of specialty dishes AND novelty items that were available for the celebration in 2025. Stay tuned for 2026 menus!

Paradise Garden Grill (Mobile order available)

• Achiote Half Chicken: Roasted achiote-marinated chicken served with Spanish rice, refried beans, and nopal salad (New)

• Loaded Chicken Quesadilla with achiote chicken and roasted peppers & onions, topped with chipotle crema, guacamole, and pico de gallo (New)  

• Al Pastor Tacos: Pineapple-achiote-marinated pork with avocado spread and tomatillo salsa served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with queso fresco  

• Carne Asada Wet Burrito: Marinated steak tips, Spanish rice, refried beans, and avocado crema topped with salsa verde and crema (Plant-based) 

• Cheese Quesadilla: Whole wheat tortilla filled with jack and cheddar cheese and served with a Cuties Mandarin Orange and applesauce and choice of small DASANI Water or small lowfat milk (Kids Meal)  
• Street-style Taco: Al pastor taco in a corn tortilla served with Spanish rice and refried beans and choice of small DASANI Water or small lowfat milk (Kids Meal)  
• Buñuelos Biónico: Fried tortilla chips coated in cinnamon and sugar, loaded with fresh fruit, toasted coconut, and sweetened condensed banana milk (New) 

• Vanilla Layer Cake: Layers of multi-colored cake with cinnamon mousse and sweet cream cheese frosting 

• Pineapple Pomegranate Lemonade (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Apple Cider Margarita: Tequila, apple cider, and lime with a cinnamon sugar rim (New) 

• Fruity Lemonade Cocktail: Tequila, pineapple and pomegranate lemonade (New) 

• Ogopogo Brewing, La Llorona Mexican Lager (New) 
• 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Made Marion Blackberry (New) 

• Offshoot Beer Co. Relax Hazy IPA (New) 

Señor Buzz Churros and Churros near Goofy’s Sky School 

• Strawberry Horchata Churro: Classic churro rolled in horchata sugar, topped with horchata whipped topping, caramel sauce, and fresh strawberries (New
  

There is also a NEW Coco Sipper available at:

Disneyland Park

• Alien Pizza Planet 
• Galactic Grill 
• The Golden Horseshoe 
• Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe 
• Plaza Inn 
• Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante 
• Refreshment Corner 
• Lemonade at small world Promenade 
• Ship to Shore Marketplace 
• Troubadour Tavern 

Disney California Adventure Park

• Award Wieners 
• Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta  
• Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park 
• Corn Dog Castle 
• Mortimers Market 
• Paradise Garden Grill 
• Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield  
• Smokejumpers Grill 
• Select Outdoor Vending Carts 
• Studio Catering Truck 

And, a new Dante Sipper is up for grabs, too! You can get it at:

Disneyland Park

• Alien Pizza Planet  
• Galactic Grill  
• The Golden Horseshoe 
• Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante  
• Ship to Shore Marketplace  
• Stage Door Café  
• Select Outdoor Vending Carts 

Disney California Adventure Park

• Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta  
• Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park 
• Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream  
• Corn Dog Castle 
• Mortimers Market 
• Paradise Garden Grill 
• Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield 
• Select Outdoor Vending Carts 

Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa

• GCH Craftsman Grill 

Artwork and Activities

Don’t forget to take your picture with Miguel by a mural named “Recuérdame” (“Remember Me”)!

Additional photo opportunities are available at the Mexican Tree of Life, or “Árbol de la Vida,” a beautiful piece inspired by Mexican folk art pottery.

Guests can also create a paper alebrije (spirit guide) mask of Pepita or Dante from Coco!

Guests may also take a moment to honor and remember family and friends in their lives who have passed away by leaving a note on the Memory Wall.

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