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Latin Flavors at Disney California Adventure

10/11/2017

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Latin Flavors at Disney California Adventure
Disney's California Adventure has transformed it's Paradise Garden Grill area into Plaza de la Familia in anticipation of the  Disney Pixar's animated film Coco that is going to be released on November 22nd. Come and celebrate the everlasting bonds of family and learn all about El Dia De Los Muertos. Paradise Garden Grill is located between Toy Story Mania and Goofy's Sky School.
Plaza de la Familia features daily performances of “A Musical Celebration of ‘Coco,’” “The World of ‘Coco’” exhibit, authentic Mariachi music on the bandstand, a Tree of Life interactive photo location, complementary face painting and delicious foods, all inspired by the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos.
Plaza de la Familia
Entrance to Plaza de La Familia
Latin Flavors at Disney California Adventure
Calaca (skeleton) at the entrance of Plaza de la Familia,
Some of the activities include complementary face paining. You can choose from pink, blue or white catrinas (sugar skulls) and other colorful Dia De Los Muertos images. If you are not into face painting, you can choose arm or hand painting. 
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Enjoy the Árbol de la Vida, or Tree of Life, were you can write your thoughts of loved ones and hang them on the nearby wall of memories.
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​The World of Coco, an exhibit presenting animation images that portray the Land of the Living and Land of the Dead seen in the film. Also, check out a 3-dimensional replica of the ofrenda (remembrance altar) Miguel secretly built to commemorate the life of the late great singer, Ernesto de la Cruz.
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Enjoy delicious Mexican dishes at Paradise Garden Grill. The menu includes tacos, tamales, yummy desserts and even fruit. The Mexican-inspired fare includes:
  • Yucatan-inspired Vaporcitos: Chicken Tamales steamed in Banana Leaves with Ranchero Salsa, Golden Rice and Black Beans
  • Tacos de Estilo Callajero: trio of Sirloin Beef Tacos with Pickled Vegetables, Golden Rice and Black Beans
  • Mole Verde con Pollo: Herb-braised Chicken with Golden Rice, Black Beans and Corn Tortillas
  • Tortitas de Papa Con Queso: crispy Potato Cakes with Oaxaca Cheese, Ranchero Salsa, Golden Rice, and Pickled Onion Salad.
  • Ensalada de Frutas: Jicama, Watermelon, Cucumber, Pineapple, and Mango with Chile-Lime Salt and Chamoy
  • Pan de Muerto
  • Tres Leches Parfait
  • Agua de Jamaica Slush: Hibiscus-flavored Drink
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate
  • You can also get beer and sangria
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One of my favorites was the Dulce de Leche Parfait. It is a Vanilla Cake layered with Sweet Caramel Cream and Dark Rum. The Sugar Skull is white chocolate and it is edible.
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Pan de Muerto
Pan de Muerto with vanilla custard filling
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Hibiscus-flavored Jamaica slush and Dulce de Leche Parfait.
I am super impressed with the job Disney California Adventure has done with adding the cultural display to the park. The food is delicious, the environment is fun and the music is amazing.  We cannot wait for the movie to be in theaters this November.
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Sapphire Kharyzma link
10/11/2017 09:55:59 am

Disney is so innovative. I can't wait to visit Disney California Adventures. I am hearing such awesome things. And each one highlights a different delicious reason to move it up my bucket list lol. Thanks for sharing!

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adriana
10/11/2017 11:06:29 am

Disneyland has some of THE best and diverse food ever. I love all of their selections - I always try and pick different things so I can try everything! ;) I also really love that it always changes and they're always adding things. There's a few things I get every time (hello, churros!) but branching out is fun too. I need to try some of these Latin foods next time I'm there!

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Heather
10/11/2017 12:33:36 pm

The Disneyland Resort is my favorite place to spend all holidays. I adore the decorations for Dia de los Muertos (and Coco). It is so colorful and happy!

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Melanie
10/11/2017 04:28:16 pm

I have never been to Disneyland before. We went to Disney World last year. I am not sure if a trip out to Disneyland is in the cards for us, but it definitely looks like a fun place.

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Donna link
10/11/2017 07:25:05 pm

Now I know where to eat when we go next! I need that tres leche dessert and the hibiscus drink. Thanks for the tips! I learn more about Disney every day!

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Censie Sawyer link
10/11/2017 08:17:57 pm

We went to California Adventure park last year at this time. I loved all of the great treats and decorations. It really was a magical time to visit. The latin decorations made the park POP with color!

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Tina Butler link
10/12/2017 08:39:39 pm

I haven't been to Disneyland since I was a kid. How cool is the Latin themed area. You listed so many great tips. All that food looks delicious, especially the Pan de Muerto with vanilla custard filling!

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Erica{MamaAsh} link
10/13/2017 09:33:50 am

They did a super cute and awesome job. I can't wait to take my son and his friend to this. Who is Mexican and loves to sing!

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Karlyn Cruz link
10/16/2017 04:35:49 am

This is fabulous and really so appropriate for this time too. We haven't seen this movie yet but my son's been wanting to for so long. Disney really knows how to bring so much of their movies to life. I can't wait to share this with him!

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