Ok, we just got back from eating here, I am going to try to post as much as I can about this place (and the bit we saw of Trader Sam's as we stopped in to have a look around on the way out).
First off at the new pools, they were training life guards, so I would expect these to open soon, the old half of the pools will probably be closed shortly after that.
As you enter, the menu is not really that obvious, the touch screens are far more visible and to be honest an easier way to deal with ordering in my opinion. I think this setup works much better than the ones they tested at Taste Pilots that you could also pay at. You order your entrees at the touch screen, then there are MANY snacks, kids meals, fruit plates, desserts and bottled drinks that you can grab before paying. I ordered the Teriyaki Pineapple Burger, DW ordered the Pork Flatbread. We got a sweet potato cake (similar to a carrot cake, note there are nuts, which we believe were pecans) and a Pineapple Liliki (A type of Passion Fruit for those, like us and the CMs who are unaware) Pie. You then take everything to the cashier to pay, who will ask if you want to sit inside or outside (Note: The restrooms are inside and IN the restaurant, which as I am sure many of you are aware is unusual at DL) and you can order fountain drinks, coffee, etc. (free refills), we also ordered two fountain drinks. You then pickup your utensils and condiments, the pick a table and put your number out. They then deliver your meal to you and ask if you need anything else. This restaurant works
A LOT like Corner Bakery Cafe or Panera Bread, but even better service, if that is possible. Everything we had was absolutely great, everyone was friendly. With the discount, our total came out to just a little over $30. Everything was on real plates and silverware. Note: They do not have the large fountain drinks.
Please note that Hungry Bear doesn't list them on the menu, but they do offer regular fries upon request, I do not know about this new restaurant, I didn't ask, as I can't stand
Disneyland's new fries, so the sweet potato fries are definitely very welcome.
We stopped in at Trader Sam's, not to get anything. I found it interesting to see that in addition to the bar that there are also tables. There is not a lot on the menu, but it does look interesting enough to give it a try sometime and I definitely like that there are unique nonalcoholic choices, as we don't drink and virtually all of these are the same throughout Disneyland.
And now for what everyone has been waiting for, pictures in no particular order (sorry about the quality, we forgot the camera, so had to use our phone):
