The holiday season at Disneyland brings a celebration of festive flavors across the resort, and for foodies, trying all of the new and returning food favorites is half the fun. One of the best places to try seasonal food and drinks is at the Festival of the Holidays at California Adventure.
And returning this year is the Sip and Savor Pass, which allows guests to sample their way through the holiday offerings using prepaid coupons. Keep reading for all the details on the Sip and Savor Pass in 2026, including dates, pricing, and whether or not it makes sense for your vacation. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including four new playgrounds getting added at Disney World and the most underrated Disney World sit-down restaurants that most guests miss.
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The 2026 Sip and Savor Pass at Festival of the Holidays
The Festival of the Holidays begins November 13, 2026, and continues through January 7, 2027 at California Adventure. The festival offers seasonal decor, entertainment offerings, and, of course, food. If you would like to experience the food, you might want to consider purchasing the Sip and Savor Pass.
The Sip and Savor Pass includes 6 digital coupons that you can redeem for select food and nonalcoholic beverages at participating Festival Marketplaces and dining locations (listed below). Last year, Disney consolidated the pass into the 6-coupon option, moving away from the previous 4-coupon and 8-coupon tiers.
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Once you purchase the pass, you can visit your favorite marketplaces and dining locations, select from the eligible food and beverage options, and a Cast Member will scan your pass at checkout. Simply enter the 4-digit code on the back of your pass, and you’re all set.
One of the biggest perks of the Sip and Savor Pass is the time you can save waiting in line. When you purchase your pass at the Sip and Savor Cart, you can order your items ahead, allowing you to skip the line and go straight to the pickup window at each dining location.
All you have to do is present your receipt, and you can pick up your food. The standby lines at these marketplaces can get quite busy, so the time savings alone might make the pass worth it for you!
This year, the Sip and Savor Pass is $52 for a standard pass, and $49 for Magic Key holders. Since each pass contains 6 coupons, the price per item is $8.67 and $8.16, respectively.
So, when you’re selecting which items you’d like to redeem your coupons for, you will maximize the value of your pass if you select items that are $8.76 or more for general passes, and $8.16 or more for Magic Key passes.
Disney has confirmed that the pass can be shared across multiple people and split between a group. Just show your Magic Key annual pass for the discount.
Food and beverage items range from savory, like the chicken pot pie wings pictured above, to sweet, like a cookie butter and jelly cheesecake tart. There are also plenty of beverage options, but the Sip and Savor Pass coupons can only be redeemed for non-alcoholic beverages.
If you’re planning to purchase a Sip and Savor Pass, it’s important to note that qualifying food and beverages are tasting-size portions only. So if you tend to prefer full, hearty meals, the pass might not be the best option for you. But if you love to try a few bites of multiple unique dishes, the pass offers a fun and convenient way to sample some of the lineup. It’s also a great option if you’re visiting with a group, since you can easily split a pass amongst multiple people.
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Here are all of the participating Festival Marketplaces and dining locations, as well as where you can purchase your Sip and Savor Pass:
Festival Marketplaces
- A Twist on Tradition
- Brews & Bites
- Favorite Things
- Grandma’s Recipes
- Holiday Duets
- Merry Mashups
Dining Locations – note that there are only 14 specific items available across these locations
- Aunt Cass Café
- Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
- Cappuccino Cart
- Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
- Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
- Festival Cart
- Flo’s V8 Cafe
- Hollywood Lounge
- Lucky Fortune Cookery
- Magic Key Terrace
- Paradise Garden Grill
- Rita’s Turbine Blenders
- Smokejumpers Grill
- Studio Catering Co.
- Terran Treats
Click here to see the full menu for the entire Festival of the Holidays which indicates which items are included.
Purchase a 2026 Disney Festival of Holidays Sip and Savor Pass
Available at the following locations:
- Sip and Savor Cart
- Festival Gifts
- All 6 Festival Marketplaces
- Elias & Co.
- Julius Katz & Sons
- Seaside Souvenirs
Whether the Sip and Savor Pass is worth adding to your Disneyland holiday strategy comes down to how you like to eat and explore the parks. If sampling a wide variety of seasonal items is a main priority, especially with family and friends by your side, it serves as a convenient way to taste your way through the festival.
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