Foodie Guide to Nighttime Spectaculars at Disneyland Resort: The Magic Returns

From the Disney Parks Blog and written by: Nicole Cantore

It’s almost here, the moment you’ve been waiting for – nighttime spectaculars are coming back to Disneyland Resort! As the daylight fades on April 22, the “Main Street Electrical Parade,” “Disneyland Forever” fireworks, and “World of Color” will bring even more spectacular magic back to Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park once again. And with this exciting entertainment returning, it’s only natural that there are some tasty eats and sips joining them.

Across both parks, you can enjoy delicious treats and eye-catching novelties because what better way to celebrate these spectaculars than with some extra love for your tastebuds? From the Parade Macaron at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe to the Light-up Elliott Dragon Premium Bucket, these items are the foodie embodiment of these incredible entertainment must-sees and bring their enchantments to the plate for you to indulge in!

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    If you’re looking to enhance your nighttime celebrations, reserve one of the special dining packages, featuring tons of yummy dishes as well as reserved viewing of a select spectacular! Over at Disney California Adventure park, the World of Color Dessert Party, which can be booked starting April 20, serves up decadent delights and sips at Paradise Gardens Park, while the World of Color Dining Package can be enjoyed at Wine Country Trattoria for a 3-course meal or an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet at Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. At Disneyland park, enjoy the Main Street Electrical Parade Dining Package at Plaza Inn featuring classic comfort dishes. You can book this experience as early as April 14!

    And if you love novelties, check out this TikTok to see some of the adorable items inspired by these exciting entertainment returns.

    @disneyparks Disneyland proudly presents the Light-Up Turtle Sipper and Light-Up Elliott Dragon Bucket :turtle::dragon_face::sparkles: (2 per guest) #Disney #DisneyParks #Disneyland #MainStreetElectricalParade #PopcornBucket #Sipper ♬ original sound – Disney Parks

    Well, I think you’ve waited long enough. The
    time has come for the Foodie Guide to Nighttime Spectaculars. Get ready for the
    fun to begin!


    Uni-cone from Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor hosted by Dreyer’s

    Disneyland Park

    Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor hosted by Dreyer’s
    (available on Mobile Order)

    • Uni-cone: Banana,
      cherry, and pistachio ice cream in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone with
      fantasy sprinkles
    Blueberry Looks Good on You Churro from Hub Churro Cart

    Hub Churro Cart

    • Blueberry Looks Good on You: Blueberry-flavored sugar-dusted churro (New)
    • Blueberry Cheesecake Dipping Sauce: Blueberry fruit topping with cream cheese
      icing (New)

    Fantasyland Theatre and Small World Popcorn Carts

    • Electric Sweet & Salty Popcorn: Colorful sweet kettle corn combined with
      butter-flavored popcorn (New)

    Fantasyland and Small World Churro Carts

    • Electric Sprinkle Dip: Citrus
      buttercream frosting with sprinkles (New)
    Mine Cart Brownie and Linzer Cookie from Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

    Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (available on Mobile Order)

    • Parade Macaron: Yellow macaron filled with
      honey buttercream and lemon curd topped with rainbow sprinkles and Main Street
      Electrical Parade drum decoration (New)
    • Mine Cart Brownie: White chocolate-dipped dark
      chocolate brownie topped with sugar gems
    • Linzer Cookie: Citrus shortbread linzer cookie
      with strawberry glaze

    Plaza Inn

    • Parade Confetti Bundt Cake: Confetti cake with blue sopapilla
      filling, cream cheese glaze, and Main Street Electrical Parade chocolate décor (New)
    • Main Street Electrical Parade Dining Package: Plaza Inn fried
      chicken, smoky mac n’ cheese, oven-roasted carrots, baby wedge salad, Mickey-shaped
      corn bread, and berry cheesecake (only available with purchase of the dining
      package)
      (kids option also available)
    Electric Relish Dog and Firefly Chips from Refreshment Corner Hosted by Coca-Cola

    Refreshment Corner Hosted by Coca-Cola (available on Mobile Order)

    • Electric Relish Dog: All-beef hot dog, bacon,
      mustard cheese sauce, electric relish, and sport peppers served with a choice
      of a Cuties mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New)
    • Firefly Chips: Corn chips topped with chili,
      cheddar, Monterey Jack, and jalapeños

    Red Rose Taverne hosted by Minute Maid (available on Mobile Order)

    • Pineapple Night Light: Fresh pineapple purée and Sprite with a
      glow cube (New)
    Parade Dreams from Town Square Churro Cart

    Town Square Churro Cart

    • Parade Dreams: Colorful sugar-dusted churro with fruit
      drizzle garnished with rainbow candy (New)

    Town Square Popcorn Cart

    • Electric Pop: Brightly-colored kettle corn (New)
    Light-up Turtle Premium Sipper and Light-up Elliott Dragon Premium Bucket

    Available at Various Locations Throughout Disneyland
    Park Throughout the Summer Season:

    • Light-up Turtle Premium Sipper (Limit two per person, per transaction while supplies last. Availability may vary throughout the season.) (New)
    • Light-up Elliott Dragon Premium Bucket (Limit two per person, per transaction while supplies last. Availability may vary throughout the season.) (New)
    Treats from the World of Color Dessert Party

    Disney California Adventure Park  

    Paradise Gardens Park

    • World of Color Dessert Party: Indulge in sweet
      delights including raspberry cookies, cheesecake, and Mickey crispies.

    Wine Country Trattoria

    • World of Color Dining Package: Prior to the show, enjoy a delicious 3-course meal, including dishes like chicken parmesan, fettuccine alfredo, salmon, roasted vegetable lasagna, and tiramisu to name a few. Simply check in with your host or server about upgrading your reservation to the dining package!

    Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

    Storytellers Cafe

    • World of Color Dining Package: Indulge in an
      all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner buffet with specialty sweets and a non-alcoholic
      beverage followed by reserved seating for World of Color. Upon arrival for your
      reservation, just let your server or the host know you want an upgrade to this
      exciting enhancement.

    When these lovely nighttime extravaganzas
    return, I hope you enjoy them with one, or multiple, of these snacks in hand. Be sure to check out the Disneyland Resort app to stay up-to-date on all things nighttime entertainment, including food, merchandise, entertainment, and more!

    (Note: All offerings are subject to change.)

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