Last updated on October 11th, 2025
Looking for details on the Plaza de la Familia at the Disneyland Resort?
Plaza de la Familia returns this fall to Disney California Adventure Park for Halloween Time! Based on the Disney Pixar film Coco, the attraction celebrates the spirit of Día de los Muertos and the everlasting bonds of family.
This year, the event will run from August 22 through November 2, 2025. To help you plan a fun visit, I’ve put together this quick guide to Plaza de la Familia, including lots of photos since it is such a visual event.
Plaza de la Familia at Disneyland
Every fall, Paradise Gardens at Disney California Adventure transforms into the Plaza de la Familia! Plaza de la Familia is a beautiful spot, and a great place to take a break from rides. We love visiting the parks during Halloween Time at Disneyland, and this event is one of the reasons why! As with everything Disney does, the detail and artistry of the entire area is spectacular.
Plaza de la Familia features characters and music from Coco and Día de los Muertos, which celebrates loved ones who have passed while honoring familial bonds that last forever.
Here’s a quick list of what to expect at the Plaza de la Familia. This Disneyland Coco experience features:
- Live entertainment
- Crafts
- Delicious food
- Interactive experiences
- Special merchandise
- Fun photo opportunities
Mouthwatering Mexican Food
Like all the special celebrations at the Disneyland Resort, food plays a big part in this seasonal event! While the Plaza de la Familia is open, Paradise Garden Grill sets aside its regular menu to serve traditional Mexican dishes in honor of the Plaza de la Familia celebration.
Menu highlights for Plaza de la Familia 2025 include:
- 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
The Paradise Garden Grill menu includes a great selection of healthy and tasty entrees, including some vegetarian options. We had the tacos last year and they were delicious!
Also worth noting – food at Paradise Garden Grill during the Plaza de la Familia Disneyland event is served on real ceramic plates! This colorful touch adds a little more authenticity to the festivities.
This year, there will also be some fun new drinks available at Plaza de la Familia:
- Pineapple Pomegranate Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
- Apple Cider Margarita: Tequila, apple cider, and lime with a cinnamon sugar rim
- Fruity Lemonade Cocktail: Tequila, pineapple and pomegranate lemonade
- Ogopogo Brewing, La Llorona Mexican Lager
- 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Made Marion Blackberry
- Offshoot Beer Co. Relax Hazy IPA
In addition, beginning August 27, Disneyland will be offering new a Coco sipper at various locations throughout the parks.
Mariachi Music in the Plaza de la Familia
At the Paradise Gardens Bandstand, enjoy uplifting entertainment featuring beloved Mariachi music and traditional songs. Throughout the season, there will be a rotating lineup of musical performances.
The music is truly wonderful even if you are not typically into Mariachi music.
A Musical Celebration of Coco
Plaza de la Familia celebrates the colors, art, music and food of Dia de las Muertos, as well as the characters from Coco. Several times a day, The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia celebrate the story of Coco through songs, including “Remember Me,” “The World Es Mi Familia,” and the iconic Mexican folk song “La Llorona.”
The troupe is joined by Miguel, who is brought to life in a whimsical style inspired by Mexican folk art. Your family will love listening to them perform songs from the film.
Fun Activities at the Plaza de la Familia
Guests are invited to take commemorative photos in front of the iconic Mexican “Árbol de la Vida,” or Tree of Life. Add a remembrance note on the Memory Wall.
The Tree of Life overflows with images, colors and symbols. From its branches sprout flowers, animals and multiple characters that may be inspired by different themes.
Additionally, guests you can design a paper “alebrije” (spirit guide) mask of Pepita or Dante as part of a craft activity. “Alebrijes” are small figurines of fantastical creatures, which feature a whimsical mix of the physical elements of many different animals.
In the film Coco, the spirit guides that are prevalent in the Land of the Dead are living representations of these magical animals, and they serve as loyal companions.
Family Photo Opps
Take photos with Miguel, when he and his performer appear between shows at a beautiful artistic mural entitled, “Recuérdame” (“Remember Me”). Named after the iconic song from the film, the mural depicts the themes touched on by the Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia in “A Musical Celebration of Coco” and celebrates Miguel’s beloved family in Santa Cecilia and the Land of the Dead. This is your chance to get up close and personal with Miguel at this Coco Disneyland special event!
Final Thoughts: Plaza de la Familia at Disneyland
Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park commemorates remembrance, love, and family bonds with culturally rich experiences inspired by the Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos. The characters from Coco add a fun and whimsical Disney touch, but regardless it is a beautiful event. No wonder Plaza de la Familia has become a fall favorite celebration to experience at DCA during Halloween Time!
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