My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[Mad Hattered]

Here are some from our trip on 2-16 thru 2-18

Roasted Pork Belly

Goat Cheese stuffed peppers

Braised Short Ribs (crappy pic)

Diver Scallops w/ foie gras

 

[Mad Hattered]

Ariel's Grotto WOC meal

Excuse me editing out the DWs face. She was making a really stupid face as she was tasting things

The view with the preferred dining section was spectacular!! I didn't take any still shots as I filmed the whole thing. But here is a shot as we were exiting at the end. This was actually taken from a Blue viewing section

 

[Mad Hattered]

The Cove Bar outside of Ariel's Grotto

We really liked the Lobster Nachos!

 

[Mad Hattered]

Tortilla Jo's ....complimentary chips and salsa

Yuca fries with habanero bbq sauce (served during Happy Hour) Delicous!!

Chile Rellenos

Grilled achiote citrus-glazed chicken breast, served with chipotle-mashed sweet potatoes, charro beans and roasted corn on the cob topped with chorizo. I had already split the breast.

 

[franandaj]

Yay! I've haven't been to Catal in a long time, it looks GREAT! I've never seen the seafood from Ariel's has it always been on the menu? I don't remember if it was there when we went?

 

[Mad Hattered]

Yay! I've haven't been to Catal in a long time, it looks GREAT! I've never seen the seafood from Ariel's has it always been on the menu? I don't remember if it was there when we went?

Catal WAS great! It's pretty obvious that it was our best meal of the trip. As far as AG, it was good but you know they have things lined up back there. The PVFP is what you're paying $40 for. Our total bill was $99.48 plus tip. That included 2 bottled beers that cost a total of $11.50.

What we hated about AG was the fact that we ordered the opposite app tower than what we were brought. We were at Disney so let it go....but still. Then, no later than 5 minutes after receiving our app tower they had our entrees out and on our tiny table for two. That's unexcusable. Slow the machine down and let us enjoy our surroundings and conversation a bit.

I had the Ciopinno which was delicious. But beware....it had a spicy kick. I have an odd hobby of collecting hot sauces. I have over 200 in my collection so I obviously have a higher tolerance than the average person. I could see it being too spicy for a lot of people. I loved it!

 

[cloudconnected1039]

I had the Ciopinno which was delicious. But beware....it had a spicy kick. I have an odd hobby of collecting hot sauces. I have over 200 in my collection so I obviously have a higher tolerance than the average person. I could see it being too spicy for a lot of people. I loved it!

I could live off of cioppino and there's was delicious!! I remember sitting on the patio having it back in October and just being in heaven I would do the WOC Ariel's Grotto package again just for the cioppino!!!

 

[jnjusoioa]

What is the cupcake store? It has been a few years since I have been out West, guess it is new? Does anyone have photos of the cupcakes? Are they extra special?

 

[kaoden39]

What is the cupcake store? It has been a few years since I have been out West, guess it is new? Does anyone have photos of the cupcakes? Are they extra special?

I don't know why I didn't take pictures. It is a kiosk stand in between ESPN Zone and the Compass Bookstore near the Disneyland Hotel. They have a variety of like 10 different cupcakes and they seem to be very popular.

 

[jnjusoioa]

I don't know why I didn't take pictures. It is a kiosk stand in between ESPN Zone and the Compass Bookstore near the Disneyland Hotel. They have a variety of like 10 different cupcakes and they seem to be very popular.

Thank you, is this something that is going to be around for awhile? If anyone has pictures that would be great. Thanks again.

 

[kaoden39]

Thank you, is this something that is going to be around for awhile? If anyone has pictures that would be great. Thanks again.

I know that there is a blog on here somewhere about the cupcakes and I believe it has pictures and prices.

 

[Sherry E]

Here is the blog Michele was referring to about The Cupcake Store in DTD - the cupcakes look fantastic:

"Culinary Quest: Mmmm...Cupcakes!" by Tony Spittell, Thursday, November 11, 2010






And here are photos I snapped of The Cupcake Store in December - notice the super cute cupcake pajamas and the cupcake trinket boxes they sell:

 

[kaoden39]

Thank you Sherry I just couldn't find the blog earlier because I was in a hurry. And I forgot that you had taken pictures of it.

 

[momjkm]

Anyone know how cupcakes travel??? Would love to take some home on the plane- as carry on/.can I even do that with security???
Jill

 

[sonnyjane]

Anyone know how cupcakes travel??? Would love to take some home on the plane- as carry on/.can I even do that with security???
Jill

You are allowed to take food through security, just not liquids. I don't know about the Disneyland cupcakes, but there is a gourmet cupcake place by my house that says cupcakes are best eaten right away, but can last up to two days at room temperature (it says NOT to refrigerate them). It looks like they put the ones from the cupcake shop in DTD in a plastic holder which might make them easier to travel with.

 

[momjkm]

Thanks so much--- I am flying home the day before my birthday and it would be a great way to celebrate at home with the rest of my family not going to DL/California......
Jill

 

[miss.potatohead]

Oh the cupcakes! I think my family bought around 7 all up! We'd get the ones with the Mickey shaped ring on top and the sticker on the ring. We ended up losing on of the rings inside the Mr. Potato Head cage in the line of TSMM! My sister decided to propose to him (actually, she was bumped and it fell under the gate and we were unable to reach it, it was late at night so we didn't want to interupt a CM to get it back).

But those cupcakes are devine. Good luck trying to keep the cupcake untouched until you get home!

 

[jnjusoioa]

Here is the blog Michele was referring to about The Cupcake Store in DTD - the cupcakes look fantastic:

"Culinary Quest: Mmmm...Cupcakes!" by Tony Spittell, Thursday, November 11, 2010






And here are photos I snapped of The Cupcake Store in December - notice the super cute cupcake pajamas and the cupcake trinket boxes they sell:

Thank you Sherry. They look amazing. Probably won't be able to make my way out West until 2012, but looks like the cupcake store is doing great and will be there for quite awhile.

 

[jnjusoioa]

Oh the cupcakes! I think my family bought around 7 all up! We'd get the ones with the Mickey shaped ring on top and the sticker on the ring. We ended up losing on of the rings inside the Mr. Potato Head cage in the line of TSMM! My sister decided to propose to him (actually, she was bumped and it fell under the gate and we were unable to reach it, it was late at night so we didn't want to interupt a CM to get it back).

But those cupcakes are devine. Good luck trying to keep the cupcake untouched until you get home!

Do you have any photos of the one with the Mickey shaped rings on them?

 

[travelmel]

Here is the blog Michele was referring to about The Cupcake Store in DTD - the cupcakes look fantastic:

So cute.. I always wanted to do my kitchen in a whole cupcake theme..someday when I win the lottery