Has anyone had success booking dining? I mean......for the love of churros!

[smartlabelprint]

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/fantasmic-on-the-go-show/

 

[DLgal]

Just wanted to share, RE: Carnation Cafe.

Last night, a Saturday, around 5:30pm, CMs were standing outside Carnation waving menus at passing guests like carnival buskers, trying to lure people in. I don't know why. Maybe because they recently began serving dinner again and word hasn't spread yet, but in any event, there were about 50% of outdoor tables available at that time of day, so if you'd like an early dinner, you stand a good chance as a walkup.

 

[Pluto468]

Just wanted to share, RE: Carnation Cafe.

Last night, a Saturday, around 5:30pm, CMs were standing outside Carnation waving menus at passing guests like carnival buskers, trying to lure people in. I don't know why. Maybe because they recently began serving dinner again and word hasn't spread yet, but in any event, there were about 50% of outdoor tables available at that time of day, so if you'd like an early dinner, you stand a good chance as a walkup.

Good to know! I have breakfast and lunch reservations there but hadn't thought of dinner.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/fantasmic-on-the-go-show/

Exciting! I can’t wait for these to open up!

 

[kerreyn]

Just wanted to share, RE: Carnation Cafe.

Last night, a Saturday, around 5:30pm, CMs were standing outside Carnation waving menus at passing guests like carnival buskers, trying to lure people in. I don't know why. Maybe because they recently began serving dinner again and word hasn't spread yet, but in any event, there were about 50% of outdoor tables available at that time of day, so if you'd like an early dinner, you stand a good chance as a walkup.

Interesting. I've been trying to book Carnation Cafe for our trip the first week of May. It wouldn't let me book anything past 3:30, so I booked lunch instead of dinner. I've set up an alert, just in case dinner reservations open up.

 

[DLgal]

Interesting. I've been trying to book Carnation Cafe for our trip the first week of May. It wouldn't let me book anything past 3:30, so I booked lunch instead of dinner. I've set up an alert, just in case dinner reservations open up.

That is interesting. Perhaps the scuttlebutt I've heard about keeping availability open for walk up guests is true. I didn't realize you couldn't book dinner reservations online.

 

[Federalist45]

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/fantasmic-on-the-go-show/

Just FYI, these were never taken off the website. I don't see any changes.

 

[kerreyn]

That is interesting. Perhaps the scuttlebutt I've heard about keeping availability open for walk up guests is true. I didn't realize you couldn't book dinner reservations online.

That could be it, or Disney hasn't updated their online reservations system to allow dinner yet. Who knows...

 

[smartlabelprint]

Just FYI, these were never taken off the website. I don't see any changes.

The blue “check availability” button wasn’t there last week.

The blue button still isn’t on WOC. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/world-of-color-dessert-party/

 

[disneyland_is_magic]

What was the price pre-Covid for the Hungry Bear package? I see it showing $30 and $20 for kids, that seems higher but I don't remember.

Honestly I can live with that price if the foods half decent.

ETA: LOL, nevermind I looked and that is the old price, which makes sense because it sounds half sane to me.

 

[smartlabelprint]

What was the price pre-Covid for the Hungry Bear package? I see it showing $30 and $20 for kids, that seems higher but I don't remember.

Honestly I can live with that price if the foods half decent.

ETA: LOL, nevermind I looked and that is the old price, which makes sense because it sounds half sane to me.

They’ll either increase the price or decrease the amount of food.

 

[sophy1996]

They’ll either increase the price or decrease the amount of food.

Probably both.

 

[Astylla]

Anyone without kids ever done the Princess Breakfast Adventures the last several months especially ? Really any feedback is welcomed on it !

Basically starting a new tradition to celebrate my late mom by spending the day at the parks , reservation for Disneyland already made for April 15th
I was going to do Blue Bayou even though its not my favorite but with the refurb was thinking about something different.
I only have done character meals as an adult , but love to interact , love to dress up , etc.

 

[Renarr]

Anyone without kids ever done the Princess Breakfast Adventures the last several months especially ? Really any feedback is welcomed on it !

Basically starting a new tradition to celebrate my late mom by spending the day at the parks , reservation for Disneyland already made for April 15th
I was going to do Blue Bayou even though its not my favorite but with the refurb was thinking about something different.
I only have done character meals as an adult , but love to interact , love to dress up , etc.

DW and I did this about three weeks ago. It's definitely pricey, but we thought it was great!

Because of the pandemic piece, princesses weren't wandering through the Napa Rose (don't know if they did before), but there was a photo opportunity with one princess before sitting at your table, and then another after receiving the first course and before heading to the buffet (you could repeat this with different princesses if desired). We actually got lucky at the beginning and saw Rapunzel as she was heading out and Aurora as she was heading in. Bring your appetite for sure!

Compared to other princess dining (we'd done Cinderella's Royal Table at WDW back in 2019), we had significantly better character interactions (Ariel at WDW seemed to be a little weirded out at a couple at the dinner on that particular evening, while other princesses were rushing through a bit more). This seemed relaxed by comparison. And it was a great experience to have before sending DW to the spa!

 

[Astylla]

DW and I did this about three weeks ago. It's definitely pricey, but we thought it was great!

Because of the pandemic piece, princesses weren't wandering through the Napa Rose (don't know if they did before), but there was a photo opportunity with one princess before sitting at your table, and then another after receiving the first course and before heading to the buffet (you could repeat this with different princesses if desired). We actually got lucky at the beginning and saw Rapunzel as she was heading out and Aurora as she was heading in. Bring your appetite for sure!

Compared to other princess dining (we'd done Cinderella's Royal Table at WDW back in 2019), we had significantly better character interactions (Ariel at WDW seemed to be a little weirded out at a couple at the dinner on that particular evening, while other princesses were rushing through a bit more). This seemed relaxed by comparison. And it was a great experience to have before sending DW to the spa!

Thank you for the detailed feedback! I understand the interactions are a little more limited so that's something I expected.
I've done CRT but only post covid so only had Cinderella waving but still loved that experience. Only other review I could find was opening weekend from adults so I truly apprecioate it !
No reservations available currently but I have dining alerts and stalk things constantly.

 

[Astylla]

Annnnd..just got my reservation for Napa Rose Breakfast Adventures for 8am on April 15th , the 17 year anniversary of my mom's passing.

It's time for new beginnings and new traditions and even with my social anxiety and emotions I am absolutely excited.
Now to plan the perfect outfit.

 

[Westcorkdisfan]

Going on Easter Sunday and was thrilled to get Blue Bayou for noon!!!! Until I saw a picture with the walls up…… I knew the ride was down but didn’t realise it would look like that! So, would you go to Goofy’s Kitchen or Catal? I actually have reservations for both but need to cancel 1. There’s 8 of us and the youngest is 15. Going to Lamplight lounge brunch on Saturday ( I love brunch and it’s not really a “thing” in Ireland). Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[Renarr]

I would go to Catal, but it's just DW and I when we go, and the food quality of getting something freshly-prepared over a buffet is just a win, IMO.

That being said, if I were in a group with younger kids, I'd be severely tempted by Goofy's Kitchen for the character dining aspect of the experience, especially if I hadn't had any others booked. And the photo that you get in the front is a fun opportunity.

Since you said the youngest is 15, I'd probably go Catal.

 

[Pluto468]

My kids loved Goofy's. There's a wide variety of food for adults, too. We're booked for breakfast there again this year.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Going on Easter Sunday and was thrilled to get Blue Bayou for noon!!!! Until I saw a picture with the walls up…… I knew the ride was down but didn’t realise it would look like that! So, would you go to Goofy’s Kitchen or Catal? I actually have reservations for both but need to cancel 1. There’s 8 of us and the youngest is 15. Going to Lamplight lounge brunch on Saturday ( I love brunch and it’s not really a “thing” in Ireland). Thanks for your thoughts!

Catal will be a much more fine dining experience. I don’t really like buffets personally, but I’ll do them for my young kids occasionally.