Disneyanajc
~It's just a moment...This time will pass~
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2005
I did a little re-trip preparation also...new shoes...thank you crocs! finally some stylish shoes...no more feeling like I'm wearing "mouse shoes".
Wow its coming up so fast! I am getting so excited! It just seems like yesterday that this trip was 6 months away and now its just 3 and a half weeks to go!
That's a lot of firsts! Can't think of a better place than Disneyland to cover them all. Sounds like you and your family have had a very rough year indeed. I am so glad things are starting to look up and that you have your trip coming up to give you some happy thoughts for awhile. Looking forward to a Disneyland trip is always therapeutic for me as well. And, when you do finally get there it is such a magical escape from some of the worries of everyday.Wow its coming up so fast! I am getting so excited! It just seems like yesterday that this trip was 6 months away and now its just 3 and a half weeks to go! Lots of firsts for us:
First time in the states for the kids and I
First time at Disney for all 5 of us
First long haul flights for the kids (13 hours!)
First limo ride for all of us
This holiday hasn't happened yet but it already means so much to us, looking forward to this has got us through a very tough year of three major earthquakes and over 8000 aftershocks, damaged homes, 7 weeks of no school, weeks of no sewage systems (don't ask!!), a next door neighbour killed in the quakes and my parents house destroyed, 900 buildings in our CBD destroyed, we must be the only decent sized city in the world with no CBD as its still closed and under guard (7 months now). Phew! We are safe and well and we got through it with resiliance and strength and good people around us and having Disney to look forward to and plan for really helped! Thanks Disney! We have so much to be thankful for and we are ready to celebrate! Yay!! Thankfully two of our children have coped really well but one of our daughters has developed an anxiety disorder from the quakes and clings to my arm when we are out, she knows it will be crowded in DL so I hope its not scary for her!
Congrats on the move! One of these days I would like to stay at the GCH myself.Edited to change my accommodation - moving from the Carousel Inn to the Grand and Disney Hotel.
Time to make your Thanksgiving dining reservations
Pam Brandon posted an overview of the Disneyland Hotel Thanksgiving buffet on the Disney Parks Blog last week, but there are lots of other dining options for those planning to spend the holiday at the Disneyland Resort.
The Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel is site to the Disney Family Thanksgiving Feast from Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. Disney pulls out all of the stops for this meal, and serves up a price tag to match$71.99 plus tax and tip for ages 10 and up ($20.99 ages 3 to 9; children under 3 are free). Your meal includes four hours of free parking at the Disneyland Hotel. Discounts for annual passholders (10-15%, depending on pass type) and cast members apply.
If you're looking for a more casual or less-expensive meal, there are a dozen more choices for you among the Disney-owned restaurants. To make reservations for any of the table-service locations, call (714) 781-3463. We'll post the menus from the Downtown Disney restaurants in a future park update.
Disneyland these locations offer their own take on a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, each with a unique side dish and dessert. Prices shown are for the special holiday meal; full menu also available.
Blue Bayou $34 for adults, $12 for children. Holiday dessert, $6.
Café Orleans skipping the turkey dinner in favor of a turkey crepe. $17.49 for adults, $8 for children. For dessert, try the gingerbread beignettes.
Carnation Café $16 for adults, $6 for children. Holiday dessert, $6.
French Market $15 for adults, $7 for children. Holiday dessert, $5.
Plaza Inn serving dinner from noon to 11:00 p.m., a rare late-night meal option. $14.49 for adults, $7 for children. Holiday dessert, $5.
Disney California Adventure these locations offer their own take on a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, each with a unique side dish and dessert. Prices shown are for the special holiday meal; full menu also available.
Ariels Grotto $40 for adults, $23 for children. Holiday dessert, $6.
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill $14.49 for adults, $7 for children.
Wine Country Trattoria $28 for adults, no child price available. Holiday dessert, $7.
Disneyland Hotel
Steakhouse 55 The three-course meal includes roasted butternut squash soup with crème fraîche, carved turkey entree with traditional sides and pumpkin creme brule. $46 for adults. Child's dinner $12.99.
Goofys Kitchen This buffet restaurant offers two seatings, brunch from 7:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. or dinner from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Both are $37 for adults, $17 for children.
Grand Californian Hotel
Napa Rose is already fully booked, but is still accepting names for their wait list.
Storytellers Cafe is offering both a plated turkey dinner ($23 for adults, $12 for children), or a holiday buffet ($30.99 for adults, $14 for children).
Paradise Pier Hotel
PCH Grill Traditional Thanksgiving buffet is $32 for adults, $16 for children.