*August 2019 check in*

[momtohms]

Also, I’m crossing my fingers that they will still have the Pineapple (aka Dole Whip) donut at Jolly Holiday when I go. I’m still seeing people post them on Instagram, but I am not sure how much longer they plan on selling them

 

[FrazierFamily]

Can you believe I've never ever had a Monte Cristo? It's been on the list to try but haven't had a chance yet. I seem to find something I enjoy and then get the same thing and eat at the same places every time. Lol. I need to expand my horizons this trip.

I have been eating a Monte Cristo at Disney since I was 8ish.... It's a top 3 tradition. I have had them other places but it just seems to taste better when I am at Disney. On a side note, The Count of Monte Cristo is my all-time favorite book, the unabridged version.

 

[iMadHatter]

I'm finally going to try the pommes frites at Cafe Orleans., and believe it or not I've never had a famous DL corn dog, or the popcorn. I watched a YouTube review of the Hungry Bear menu, which looks delicious. I want to try a lobster roll or shrimp salad from Harbor Galley. Other than that, my list is a mile long with sweets! Oh my goodness! I am also totally off my diet for this trip!

 

[NorthernCalMom]

What's all on your list of must eats??

We’re a family of four, two adults & two girls ages 11 and 13. Our must-eats are Plaza Inn Chicken (we usually get one plate & add lots of extra chicken for a moderate upcharge), Paradise Garden Grill’s Lamb and Beef Meatball Skewers, Earl of Sandwich sandwiches, Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen’s beignets, Mint Julep, Dole Whip, Cozy Cone Popcorn, Jolly Holiday’s Raspberry macaroon... I’m sure I’m forgetting something.

Plaza Inn chicken (with extra chicken)


“Budget Blue Bayou” (waterfront seating at the Tropical Hideaway—as all of Dland’s quick service restaurants, they are ok with your bringing in food from other quick service places in the park; my kids enjoy Stage Door Café Corn Dogs with French fries here, while I just returned from Red Rose Tavern with a “Beast’s Forbidden Burger”).

Other places that my family and I like: Flo’s V8, Awards Wiener, Smokejumpers Grill, Rancho Del Zocalo, French Market,...

 

[FrazierFamily]

Here is my list. It doesn't include many of my favorites that I have had before. My goal is to try new stuff. and just an FYI, I will be there for 4 days, 2 of them being half days

I also plan on bringing a Tupperware on my carry on so I can bring back some sweets I do not get too!

Main Meals
D - Hungry Bear ( & Loaded Fries) - For Fantasmic
D - Monte Cristo
D - Chimichanga
C - Mushroom Philly
C- Cheesy Hot Dog
D - Poke and Pork Belly Skewers
D - Ronto Wrap
C - Mac and Cheese from Smokejumpers
D - Egg Bacon Croissant
D - Breakfast Burrito
D - Mickey Waffle
D- The Caretaker
C - Red’s Hot Chicken Cone

Snacks
C - Cozy Elote Corn
D - Pomme Frites
C - Gyro Fries
D - Honey I Do Beignets
D - Blackberry Midnight Julep

Sweets
D - Macaron - Jolly Holidays
D - The Grey Stuff
C - Raspberry Churro
C - Lemon Whip
C - Jack-Jack Cookie

C - Sorcery Mickey Milkshake
C - Seasonal Bread Pudding
D - Dead-cadent Funnel Cake​

On a side note. I checked in for my flight!! Less than 24 hours. … hmm, I wonder if I stop eating now I will have more room for all this deliciousness.

 

[iMadHatter]

I just heard about the BBQ chicken potato at Troubador Tavern, and the Honeydew Agua Fresca at Rancho del Zocalo. They both look SOOO good! My list is growing!

 

[CherylGonz]

Here is my list. It doesn't include many of my favorites that I have had before. My goal is to try new stuff. and just an FYI, I will be there for 4 days, 2 of them being half days

I also plan on bringing a Tupperware on my carry on so I can bring back some sweets I do not get too!

Main Meals
D - Hungry Bear ( & Loaded Fries) - For Fantasmic
D - Monte Cristo
D - Chimichanga
C - Mushroom Philly
C- Cheesy Hot Dog
D - Poke and Pork Belly Skewers
D - Ronto Wrap
C - Mac and Cheese from Smokejumpers
D - Egg Bacon Croissant
D - Breakfast Burrito
D - Mickey Waffle
D- The Caretaker
C - Red’s Hot Chicken Cone

Snacks
C - Cozy Elote Corn
D - Pomme Frites
C - Gyro Fries
D - Honey I Do Beignets
D - Blackberry Midnight Julep

Sweets
D - Macaron - Jolly Holidays
D - The Grey Stuff
C - Raspberry Churro
C - Lemon Whip
C - Jack-Jack Cookie

C - Sorcery Mickey Milkshake
C - Seasonal Bread Pudding
D - Dead-cadent Funnel Cake​

On a side note. I checked in for my flight!! Less than 24 hours. … hmm, I wonder if I stop eating now I will have more room for all this deliciousness.

Has anyone tried the grey stuff? I’m assuming it’s delicious (sorry for the pun). It’s what my daughter wants.

 

[Bluewild79]

Also, I’m crossing my fingers that they will still have the Pineapple (aka Dole Whip) donut at Jolly Holiday when I go. I’m still seeing people post them on Instagram, but I am not sure how much longer they plan on selling them

Oh, I didn't realize those were still there (or back?) We got one last summer randomly because I had thought they were gone. It was so good but SO sweet. We shared 2 between our group of 8.

I'm finally going to try the pommes frites at Cafe Orleans., and believe it or not I've never had a famous DL corn dog, or the popcorn. I watched a YouTube review of the Hungry Bear menu, which looks delicious. I want to try a lobster roll or shrimp salad from Harbor Galley. Other than that, my list is a mile long with sweets! Oh my goodness! I am also totally off my diet for this trip!

I'm a big fan of the corn dogs. We get those every trip.

We’re a family of four, two adults & two girls ages 11 and 13. Our must-eats are Plaza Inn Chicken (we usually get one plate & add lots of extra chicken for a moderate upcharge), Paradise Garden Grill’s Lamb and Beef Meatball Skewers, Earl of Sandwich sandwiches, Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen’s beignets, Mint Julep, Dole Whip, Cozy Cone Popcorn, Jolly Holiday’s Raspberry macaroon... I’m sure I’m forgetting something.
“Budget Blue Bayou” (waterfront seating at the Tropical Hideaway—as all of Dland’s quick service restaurants, they are ok with your bringing in food from other quick service places in the park; my kids enjoy Stage Door Café Corn Dogs with French fries here, while I just returned from Red Rose Tavern with a “Beast’s Forbidden Burger”).

Other places that my family and I like: Flo’s V8, Awards Wiener, Smokejumpers Grill, Rancho Del Zocalo, French Market,...

I'm so excited to see the Tropical Hideaway and try all of the Dole Whips. I can fully admit I was completely skeptical about how good Dole Whip really is I was astonished when I tried it. My lucky littlest guy had Dole Whip as his first taste of ice cream as a baby. I love the expression on his face when he tried it. So cute.

Need to add Earl of Sandwich to our list. It was closed last summer when we went. And possibly Black Tap for dessert if the line isn't too big.

Ok here is my list so far. I'm sure I'm missing a TON of stuff. We will be in the parks for 5 full days plus a half-day at DTD before and after. We only have two meals scheduled so far - Minnie's Breakfast on Tuesday at 1030 and Donald's Seaside Brunch on Sunday the 18th at 1130 am. We will be eating breakfast on our own since the parks open later at 9 am and we can't wait that long for breakfast without having hangry children. I'm sure I can squeeze in more food to try.

Snacks to try
-Tigger Tail
-Mickey Ice Cream Bar
-Churro (Haunted Mansion special)
-Dole Whip
-Grey Stuff
-Macaron
-Mint Julep
-Beignets
-Dill Pickle
-Red's Apple Freeze
-Adorable Snowman Lemon Parfait
-Jack-Jack Cookie Num Num

Meals to try
-Plaza Inn fried chicken (I had it Flo's and was NOT impressed but I'm willing to try again. I love fried chicken)
-Monte Cristo
-Pommes Frites
-Bengel BBQ
-Ronto Wrap
-Mickey Waffle (Minnie's Breakfast)
-Corn Dog

Restaurants to try
-Earl of Sandwich
-Black Tap
-Oga's
-Docking Bay 7

Places we've already experienced
-Pacific Wharf, Boardwalk Pizza, Flo's V8, Red Rose Taverne, Blue Bayou, Hungry Bear Fantasmic, Corn Dog Castle/Little Red Wagon, Jolly Holiday, Plaza Inn breakfast, Goofy's kitchen character dinner, Ralph Brennan's, Tortilla Jo's

 

[lauritagoddess]

I'm mostly looking forward to snacks. I want to get beignets at the Mint Julep Bar and at Ralph Brennan's. I love all the basics like churros, Mickey pretzels, popcorn. I love the Make Mine Mocha at Schmoozies. I used to love to get a float at Paradise Pier Ice Cream, but I guess now I'll get something at Adorable Snowman Treats. My son loves the corn dogs at both the Red Wagon in Disneyland and Corn Dog Castle in DCA. We both like Lucky Fortune Cookery where I always get the Korean Beef and he gets the Teriyaki chicken. Ooh, and how could I forget the cinnamon rolls in Jolly Holiday? That will definitely be at least one breakfast for us. I haven't really booked any reservations this time except for a late breakfast at the Plaza Inn, and I may wind up canceling that too. I think we're probably going to be more casual with this trip. But lots of yummy snacks and I would be very happy.

 

[FrazierFamily]

Has anyone tried the grey stuff? I’m assuming it’s delicious (sorry for the pun). It’s what my daughter wants.

It's one of my FAVORITE sweets in all of Disney.

 

[NorthernCalMom]

Meals to try
-Plaza Inn fried chicken (I had it Flo's and was NOT impressed but I'm willing to try again. I love fried chicken)

I found that Flo’s and Plaza Inn’s chicken taste pretty different from one another, so giving the latter a chance to (hopefully) wow you is definitely worth it.

 

[tlcdoula]

Or...

That could be the kickoff to planning your next trip.

That is how my mind works haha... ok lets start planning. We are planning next Halloween haha

 

[Aladora]

Has anyone tried the grey stuff? I’m assuming it’s delicious (sorry for the pun). It’s what my daughter wants.

I've had it 3 times, once at Red Rose and twice at BoG. While I enjoyed it, I'm not sure I will get it this trip.

Another day, another dining reservation change for us!

I looked over the menu for Carthay Circle and while we have enjoyed all of our meals that we have had there, there is nothing on the current menu that really appeals to me so I cancelled that reservation. We like the CC Lounge menu so we will grab lunch there one day. We've been to WCT a few times and have always had decent food there so I added that one in place of CCR.

So, now this is what we have booked and planned, as always subject to our changing whims!

Aug 19:
11:30 - Oga's Cantina - Fuzzy Tauntaun, here I come!
4:00 - Lamplight Lounge - Early dinner before WoC
8:15 - WoC Dessert Party

Aug 20:
11:30 - Oga's Cantina - might cancel this or move it to another time depending on how we feel.

Aug 21:
5:30 - Napa Rose Chef's Counter, yay!

Aug 22:
6:00 - Wine Country Trattoria

Aug 23:
8:30 - Steakhouse 55 breakfast

Also on the list of must eat but no reservations made:
Corn dog
Plaza Inn chicken
Carthay Circle Lounge
Beignets
Trader Sam's
Mickey pretzel
Jack-Jack cookie num nums

 

[CherylGonz]

I've had it 3 times, once at Red Rose and twice at BoG. While I enjoyed it, I'm not sure I will get it this trip.

Another day, another dining reservation change for us!

I looked over the menu for Carthay Circle and while we have enjoyed all of our meals that we have had there, there is nothing on the current menu that really appeals to me so I cancelled that reservation. We like the CC Lounge menu so we will grab lunch there one day. We've been to WCT a few times and have always had decent food there so I added that one in place of CCR.

So, now this is what we have booked and planned, as always subject to our changing whims!

Aug 19:
11:30 - Oga's Cantina - Fuzzy Tauntaun, here I come!
4:00 - Lamplight Lounge - Early dinner before WoC
8:15 - WoC Dessert Party

Aug 20:
11:30 - Oga's Cantina - might cancel this or move it to another time depending on how we feel.

Aug 21:
5:30 - Napa Rose Chef's Counter, yay!

Aug 22:
6:00 - Wine Country Trattoria

Aug 23:
8:30 - Steakhouse 55 breakfast

Also on the list of must eat but no reservations made:
Corn dog
Plaza Inn chicken
Carthay Circle Lounge
Beignets
Trader Sam's
Mickey pretzel
Jack-Jack cookie num nums

Fuzzy Tantrum is in my list too

 

[Aladora]

Fuzzy Tantrum is in my list too

Not sure if that was an autocorrect fail or on purpose but it made me laugh!

I've also put the Jedi Mind Trick and Bespin Fizz on my short list of drinks to try.

 

[Tinkerbell19672]

It's one of my FAVORITE sweets in all of Disney.

What does it taste like?

 

[lauritagoddess]

Also on the list of must eat but no reservations made:
Corn dog
Plaza Inn chicken
Carthay Circle Lounge
Beignets
Trader Sam's
Mickey pretzel
Jack-Jack cookie num nums

Ooh, I forgot about the Jack Jack cookie num nums. I've seen pictures of them and they look so good. Definitely on my list.

 

[Jimsig]

Fuzzy Tantrum is in my list too

I have seen lot of kids and adults throw those at Disney

 

[momtohms]

My list! There’s probably some I’m missing and I likely won’t get to ALL of this - but I figure it’s useful to have on my phone for when I’m my usual indecisive self ;-)

I’ve put some stuff together (food + drink or dessert) for meal ideas

In no particular order...

Fried Pickles
Lobster Nachos
Churro Toffee
Ramen Shaker & Dole Whip float w/orange
Pineapple & Raspberry Swirl
Garlic Cheddar Twist w/Apple freeze
Mickey Pretzel w/cheese
Churro (esp. the maple bacon one!)
Pineapple Donut (if still available)
Raspberry Rose Macaron
Chicken Pesto Pasta from Boardwalk
Alien Macaron
Galactic Grill Breakfast Sandwich
Burger & Pommes Frites (Red Rose Taverne) w/Grey Stuff for dessert
Ronto Wrap
Oi Oi Puff
Cantina drinks: Outer Rim & Bespin Fizz
Lava Roll
Beignets & Watermelon Julep
Chimichanga & Mangonada Smoothie
Pixar Pier Parfait
Poultry Palace box w/Cookie Num Num
Corn Dog
GCH Grill Nachos
Dole Whip w/Rum

 

[swimchick1984]

Made it to California. Staying overnight in Sacramento tonight to visit family. Tomorrow we are going to the jelly belly factory and then to our hotel at universal.