Making Candy Canes is an annual tradition that is beloved by many fans during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Each year, Candy Canes are made and sold at the Candy Palace & Candy Kitchen at Disneyland’s Main Street, USA, along with Disney California Adventure’s Trolley Treats on Buena Vista Street. The Disneyland Resort has shared the dates that Candy Canes will be distributed at each location this year. These Candy Canes will be hand-made and, because of this, will be sold in very limited quantities. Take a look at the distribution dates below.
Disneyland – Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen
- November 28
- November 30
- December 2
- December 7
- December 9
- December 14
- December 16
- December 22
- December 24
Disney California Adventure – Trolley Treats
- November 29
- December 1
- December 3
- December 8
- December 10
- December 15
- December 17
- December 23
- December 25
How to Get Candy Canes
This year, to get Candy Canes, Disneyland Resort is using a wristband. This is because of the limited quantity of the Candy Canes that are made on each date listed above. Here is how to try and get Candy Canes on one of the dates listed above:
- Get to the Disneyland Resort early (an hour before the park opens).
- Upon the opening of the park, head (walk quickly, don’t run) to where the Candy Canes are being made and sold on that day.
- At the store, you will join a line to get a wristband. Do not leave this line. Also, do not expect anyone to be able to join you (or you to join someone else). This is not allowed and is closely monitored.
- If you receive a wristband, there should be a time on it when you are supposed to return and purchase your Candy Canes.
- When you return, each guest is allowed to purchase only 1 Candy Cane. They are larger than you might expect, and are very fragile. Because of this, they come wrapped in bubble wrap generally.
- If staying in the parks the rest of the day, it is a good idea to carefully put the Candy Cane in a locker.
- The Candy Canes will NOT be available for Mobile Order.
Making Candy Canes
The Candy Canes that are made at Candy Palace & Candy Kitchen and at Trolley Treats are handmade each day that they are sold. Guests can watch the Candy Canes be made throughout the day. This is a process that begins quite early in the morning, before guests are allowed into the parks. It takes about two hours to make a Candy Cane. The room where the Candy Canes are made is kept just under 100 degrees so that the candy can be malleable and form correctly. This is a process that really is a lot of fun to watch and worth trying to catch if you have the time and opportunity.
An Ongoing Tradition
The tradition of Candy Canes being made at the Disneyland Resort goes back many years. It is a popular and delicious tradition. If you wish to attempt to get a Candy Cane, recognize that many other people will as well. Also, recognize that quantity is very limited, so showing up early sometimes simply isn’t enough to be able to get a wristband/join the mobile waitlist to get a Candy Cane. If you are unable to get one, please be patient and kind to the Cast Members who are there to help facilitate the process. Also, be kind to your fellow guests as well! Together, we can make it the most wonderful time of the year and the most wonderful experience during this time!
Have you ever had a Candy Cane from Disneyland Resort before? What did you think? Are you going to try this year? Share your thoughts, opinions, and experiences in the comments below!
