Casey's Chicago dog? - The DIS Discussion Forums

julie4423 · 01-14-2013, 06:12 PM

I know my Chicago dogs, so I've always been scared to try this. How does it compare to the real deal? Also, if you use the DDP there do you still get a dessert since they only have "snacks" listed on the menu?

bdklein · 01-14-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by julie4423

I know my Chicago dogs, so I've always been scared to try this. How does it compare to the real deal? Also, if you use the DDP there do you still get a dessert since they only have "snacks" listed on the menu?

Not even close

julie4423 · 01-14-2013, 06:27 PM

I kind of expected that answer. There is no other food on earth that I crave so often as a chicago style hot dog, but it is impossible to get them anywhere else. Is anything good here if I don't go in with such high expectations on that one?

maggiew · 01-14-2013, 10:49 PM

There was a thread awhile back when the menu changed that had a description and some pictures of the Chicago dog. Maybe try a search to see if it comes up. As far as I remember there isn't any weck on the bun. And the relish isn't neon.

Maggie

TheRustyScupper · 01-15-2013, 12:33 AM

1) I used to go to Chicago for company Headquarters.
2) My thoughts were
. . . gray
. . . windy
. . . sometimes dirty inside The Loop
. . . cold
3) About the same as the Chicago Dog at Casey's.

NOTE: All kidding aside, if you expect a Chicago Dog, try to buy
it outside of Disney. Once might say that their attempt at the
Chicago Dog is Mickey Mouse.

bleeps · 01-15-2013, 05:01 AM

Born and raised in Chicago.

Casey's not even CLOSE to a Chicago dog.

For reasons that seem as mysterious as the weather, it just doesn't seem to be possible to get the real deal outside of Chicago -- no matter what the sign says in places all over, it's never the real deal....

Fueledbycoffee · 01-15-2013, 06:00 AM

Can't comment on the authenticity, but to answer your question about desserts... Last time we were there we had a choice of Cracker Jack or cotton candy. Casey's is fun & I love getting to have the classic ballpark dessert!

chartle · 01-15-2013, 07:10 AM

I'm assuming that a Chicago dog doesn't start with a mostly chicken hot dog like at Caseys.

bwang123 · 01-15-2013, 07:40 AM

Uncleromulus · 01-15-2013, 08:25 AM

Oh my!!

That looks like a Sub rather than a hotdog!!

Jestocost · 01-15-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bwang123

What the PPs said and the picture reminds me of another problem. The banana pepper rings in place of sport peppers should be considered a crime.

TheRustyScupper · 01-15-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jestocost

What the PPs said and the picture reminds me of another problem. The banana pepper rings in place of sport peppers should be considered a crime.

Absolpositively.

cruisingkat · 01-17-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bwang123

For a chicago dog:
The dog shoud be a pure beef Vienna hot dog, the bun should have poppy seeds and open from the side - not the top. And the relish - it needs to be bright green. Tomatos should be slices or wedges, there should be chopped onions, as previously stated they should use sport peppers, it should be sprinkled with celery salt, and there should be a dill pickle spear on top. All this is on top of the dog not around and under it.
The closest to a Chicago dog that I have had outside of Chicago area is Sonic's Chicago dog and that still needs improvement.
No way is Casey's even close to a Chicago dog.

Uncleromulus · 01-18-2013, 07:41 AM

And this is similar to can you get a genuine Philly Cheesesteak at WDW?

No

Or a genuine Md. crabcake?

Again, no.

You get the feeling that they could do all 3 if they REALLY wanted to--but obviously for some reason they don't.

bound4wdw · 01-15-2013, 07:01 AM

Disney's hot dogs are a chicken/beef blend, not all-beef, and buns are pretty sub-par and generally not soft. With that being said and you see a hot dog is a hot dog is a hot dog, it becomes a matter of the ingredients. Try Casey's(chicago-style, and mmmm cheese), Beaches and cream, the 1/2 pounder at ESPN, tomorrowland's launching pad(Philly and NY style), or a corn dog in frontier land.
Hope this helps you.

01-14-2013, 06:12 PM	#1
julie4423 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	Casey's Chicago dog? I know my Chicago dogs, so I've always been scared to try this. How does it compare to the real deal? Also, if you use the DDP there do you still get a dessert since they only have "snacks" listed on the menu?

01-14-2013, 10:49 PM	#4
maggiew If she hates to be wet, then how does the survive bathing? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,671	There was a thread awhile back when the menu changed that had a description and some pictures of the Chicago dog. Maybe try a search to see if it comes up. As far as I remember there isn't any weck on the bun. And the relish isn't neon. Maggie __________________ Aulani July 2012 * Royal Pacific July 2011 * Pop Century Aug 2010 * Disneyland Oct 2009 * Beach Club July 2009 * AsMo Dec 2007 Mousefest! * Old Key West July 2006 * Pop Century Dec. 2005 Mousefest! * Sheraton Safari July 2005 * Pop Century/Portofino Bay Hotel August 2004 * Coronado Springs Nov 2003 * Dolphin June 2003 * POR Nov/Dec 2002 * AsMu 1999 * AsSp 1997

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01-14-2013, 06:27 PM	#3
julie4423 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	I kind of expected that answer. There is no other food on earth that I crave so often as a chicago style hot dog, but it is impossible to get them anywhere else. Is anything good here if I don't go in with such high expectations on that one?

01-15-2013, 12:33 AM	#5
TheRustyScupper ALMOST DAILY TRIVIA: How old is Donald Duck? (64) Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 15-min from WDW. Posts: 15,119	1) I used to go to Chicago for company Headquarters. 2) My thoughts were . . . gray . . . windy . . . sometimes dirty inside The Loop . . . cold 3) About the same as the Chicago Dog at Casey's. NOTE: All kidding aside, if you expect a Chicago Dog, try to buy it outside of Disney. Once might say that their attempt at the Chicago Dog is Mickey Mouse.

01-15-2013, 06:00 AM	#7
Fueledbycoffee Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 125	Can't comment on the authenticity, but to answer your question about desserts... Last time we were there we had a choice of Cracker Jack or cotton candy. Casey's is fun & I love getting to have the classic ballpark dessert!

01-15-2013, 08:25 AM	#10
Uncleromulus DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Glen Rock Pa. Posts: 14,201	Oh my!! That looks like a Sub rather than a hotdog!! __________________ 1'st Disney experience-- Movie "Peter Pan", 1953, Naval Air Station Theatre, Pensacola Florida. WDW first meal-Papeete Bay Verandah, Sept. 1975 Victoria and Alberts first dinner Sept. 1988 Vacation Club since 1992 Next trip--Disney Cruise on the Fantasy Oct 12, 2013

01-18-2013, 07:41 AM	#14
Uncleromulus DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Glen Rock Pa. Posts: 14,201	And this is similar to can you get a genuine Philly Cheesesteak at WDW? No Or a genuine Md. crabcake? Again, no. You get the feeling that they could do all 3 if they REALLY wanted to--but obviously for some reason they don't. __________________ 1'st Disney experience-- Movie "Peter Pan", 1953, Naval Air Station Theatre, Pensacola Florida. WDW first meal-Papeete Bay Verandah, Sept. 1975 Victoria and Alberts first dinner Sept. 1988 Vacation Club since 1992 Next trip--Disney Cruise on the Fantasy Oct 12, 2013

01-15-2013, 07:01 AM	#15
bound4wdw Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 123	Disney's hot dogs are a chicken/beef blend, not all-beef, and buns are pretty sub-par and generally not soft. With that being said and you see a hot dog is a hot dog is a hot dog, it becomes a matter of the ingredients. Try Casey's(chicago-style, and mmmm cheese), Beaches and cream, the 1/2 pounder at ESPN, tomorrowland's launching pad(Philly and NY style), or a corn dog in frontier land. Hope this helps you.

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