My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[Disney Dudette]

This is definitely one of my favorite threads!! Thanks for all the posts, figment jii! I always enjoy them. I can't wait for our February trip to try out some of this yummy looking food!

 

[iKristin]

Sorry, not quite sure what you're referring to?

Oh, I was responding to a post that was above mine but they deleted it They were saying that you don't get enough food at Blue Bayou, which is not true lol

 

[figment_jii]

Oh, I was responding to a post that was above mine but they deleted it They were saying that you don't get enough food at Blue Bayou, which is not true lol

Oh, that makes much more sense. I didn't see the post, so by the time I saw your post, I thought you were responding to me.

 

[disneychrista]

Oh, I was responding to a post that was above mine but they deleted it They were saying that you don't get enough food at Blue Bayou, which is not true lol

Quoting is your friend

 

[figment_jii]

Continuing with Figment’s Holiday Happenings at Disneyland Resort...

Big Thunder Ranch BBQ (dinner) – Figment returned to Big Thunder Ranch, but he went for an early dinner and waited until he knew if the weather would be good. Last time he ate there in December, it was so cold outside that he thought his wings might freeze (okay, a little exaggeration, but he was cold!). This time, it was much better (chilly, but not cold). Both lunch and dinner are served family-style and you can eat as much (or as little) as you want.

Dinner comes with ribs (yum!), chicken (yum!), sausage (yum!), corn wheels (yum!), cornbread (yum!), baked beans (yum!), and coleslaw. Lunch is actually pretty similar, but no corn wheels or sausage. Figment pretty much likes everything at the BBQ!

Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (brunch) – this is Figment’s “go to” spot for Sunday brunch.

Bourbon Street Sampler – “Popcorn Calamari, Coconut Shrimp, Blackened Chicken Spring Rolls, and Arancini.” This is Figment’s favorite starter at Brennan’s. It’s a nice mixture of items, though it does change over time. Figment really liked the calamari and Brennan’s version of arancini (fried rice balls).

Crab Cake & Eggs – “Served with Pontalba potatoes & Creole hollandaise.” Very yummy!

Creole Caesar Salad – “Romaine hearts, Roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese, Creole Caesar dressing, rosemary ciabatta toast, and sautéed crawfish tails.” Figment really likes this salad; it’s got a lot of flavor and lots of crawfish on top.

BBW Shrimp & Grits – “New Orleans style BBQ sauce and andouille grits.” This is Figment’s favorite dish at Brennan’s. The grits are creamy, with bits of andouille sausage (but not too spicy). The shrimp are tender and the BBQ sauce is a little spicy, but very good.

Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port (dinner) – Figment stopped by here when he was looking for something on the lighter side.

Asian Chicken Salad – “Marinated chicken, lettuce, cabbage, mandarin oranges and carrots tossed in a hoisin-soy vinaigrette, topped with sesame seeds, toasted almonds and won-ton strips.” Figment likes the crunchiness of the wonton skins and the sweetness of the mandarins. There is a lot of cabbage in this salad.

Celestial Caesar Chicken Salad – “Grilled chicken breast atop crisp romaine lettuce, tossed in Caesar dressing with croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.” Good flavor and not to heavy on the dressing.

Maurice’s Treats – Figment finally got to try Maurcie’s Treats. He’s tried making the strawberry twists at home, but they’ve always come out messy (but still tasty). This time he decided to try one sweet and one savory twist from the cart.

Strawberry Twist – Figment really liked this twist. It was sweet and sticky (just like the ones he made a home), but much less messy. 

Cheddar Garlic Bagel Twist – Figment is a little torn about this one. It had good flavor, but there was a little too much “bagel” compared to “cheddar garlic”. When some of the bagel was removed, the cheddar garlic falvor was stronger (better). Otherwise, the twist had a strong “bready” flavor.

Chocolate Twist – Figment didn’t try it this time, but the chocolate twist also looked good.

 

[TheChapman6]

I have shocking confession... I have no idea who figment is. Like is he/she from a Disney movie? I love all the figment posts though!

 

[figment_jii]

I have shocking confession... I have no idea who figment is. Like is he/she from a Disney movie? I love all the figment posts though!

Just kidding!

Figment is a character from Epcot's Journey Into Imagination ride. He's described in the original "One Little Spark" song by Professor Dreamfinder as:
"Two tiny wings, eyes big and yellow
Horns of a steer, but a loveable fellow
From head to tail, he's royal purple pigment
And there viola...you've got a Figment."
You can still hear refrains of the song in the current version of the ride, but not the description.

He's not been in any movies and outside of Epcot, there really isn't much that he's in. There are a few Imagineering books that have featured Figment. So, unless you've been to Epcot, it would be understandable that you've not heard of Figment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figment_(Disney_character)

 

[Albytaps]

A figment of imagination!

Figment Song

 

[figment_jii]

Continuing with Figment's Holiday Happenings...

Candy Canes (Disneyland Candy Palace) – Figment was lucky enough to get a wristband for one of Disneyland’s handmade candy canes! He stopped by later in the day to watch a batch being made. It takes three candy makes about 2-hours to produce a batch of about 45 candy canes. Once they start coloring and shaping them, it’s amazing how fast the process goes.

After the candy is pulled, flavored, and colored, the white block is shaped into a square(ish) brick.

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Then the colored stripes are applied. Wide, but very thin, pieces of red candy are laied on top of the white brick. Thinner, but still very thin, red and green stripes are applied to the sides

Then, the candy maker begins to pull the candy into a long rope. The pulls and twists at the same time to give the candy cane its signature stripes.

The candy cane rope is then cut and shaped into the traditional hook using a wooden template.

The entire process of pulling, twisting, cutting, and shaping the individual candy canes only takes a few seconds (maybe 30). By the time the candy maker shapes it, the candy is already beginning to cool and harden. So they have to work fast! The finished candy canes are laid out on trays to cool.

After that, they’re slipped into individual plastic wrappers and they’re ready for the guests to pick them up!

 

[chirurgeon]

Just kidding!

Figment is a character from Epcot's Journey Into Imagination ride. He's described in the original "One Little Spark" song by Professor Dreamfinder as:
"Two tiny wings, eyes big and yellow
Horns of a steer, but a loveable fellow
From head to tail, he's royal purple pigment
And there viola...you've got a Figment."
You can still hear refrains of the song in the current version of the ride, but not the description.

He's not been in any movies and outside of Epcot, there really isn't much that he's in. There are a few Imagineering books that have featured Figment. So, unless you've been to Epcot, it would be understandable that you've not heard of Figment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figment_(Disney_character)

And how many of us just sang that as we read it?

 

[tiggrbaby]

Those candy canes are amazing!

 

[Sherry E]

figment_jii --

Your installments are a lot of fun, and you should really start a TR thread in the Disneyland TR forum! You could title it something like "The Many Adventures of Figment" or whatever, and then add in all of your photos.

 

[figment_jii]

figment_jii --

Your installments are a lot of fun, and you should really start a TR thread in the Disneyland TR forum! You could title it something like "The Many Adventures of Figment" or whatever, and then add in all of your photos.

But I really only have food photos! (And some HalloweenTime ones...)

 

[TheChapman6]

Just kidding!

Figment is a character from Epcot's Journey Into Imagination ride. He's described in the original "One Little Spark" song by Professor Dreamfinder as:
"Two tiny wings, eyes big and yellow
Horns of a steer, but a loveable fellow
From head to tail, he's royal purple pigment
And there viola...you've got a Figment."
You can still hear refrains of the song in the current version of the ride, but not the description.

He's not been in any movies and outside of Epcot, there really isn't much that he's in. There are a few Imagineering books that have featured Figment. So, unless you've been to Epcot, it would be understandable that you've not heard of Figment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figment_(Disney_character)

See and as much as I've been wanting to go to Disneyworld because I've never been now I have a real reason to go. How can I live another day in my life without going to Epcot? It's killing me.. Thanks for explaining. Love the posts and the candy canes look amazing!

 

[Here4mydisneyfix]

Oooh I LOVE those candy canes! They look so beautiful! Do you know Figment Jii if they also make them like this at Disney World by any chance?? I would so love to see it at Christmas time!!

 

[pepe3penelope]

Figment’s Holiday Happenings at Disneyland Resort Figment was lucky enough to visit the Disneyland Resort in mid-December. The holidays were in full swing, from the decorations throughout the resort to the snacks in the candy shops! As usual, Figment had a great time seeing the sights, riding the rides, watching the shows, and eating his way through the parks! Plaza Inn (dinner) - Figment hadn’t been to the Plaza Inn in years and decided to give it a try. There are a few tables inside and lots of tables outside. It was kind of cold outside, so Figment opted to eat inside. It was kind of noisy, but that was better than being cold! Plaza Inn Specialty Chicken – “Three pieces of chicken, fried to a golden brown, seasoned with distinctive herbs and spices. Served with mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuit and mixture of vegetables.” This was one of the dishes that the Plaza Inn is best known for. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender and moist on the inside. It was very good. Pot Roast – “Slow-roasted, served with vegetables, buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes and gravy.” There is nothing like slow-roasted pot roast on a cold night! Figment really liked the gravy.  Seasonal Dessert – It was a mint mousse in a Santa Mickey demitasse cup! The mousse was very minty and had good flavor. Yule Log – While Figment didn’t try this, it also looked pretty good. It was a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling rolled into a log shape. Figment didn’t get a photo, but the Plaza Inn also the Pirate Chest dessert! It comes in brown (Pirate) or pink (princess). The brown chest looked just like the one from Starring Rolls. Viva Navidad – this was new for Figment this year. He decided to stop by the Viva Navidad celebration in DCA and try out the food. Street Style Tacos – “Three Barbacoa Soft Corn Tacos, Garnished with Cilantro and Onion. Served with Achiote Rice, Tortilla Chips and Salsa.” Figment really liked these tacos. They had good flavor; not too spicy (unless you eat the pepper). Figment also tried a few items from Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, which was next door to Viva Navidad. BBQ Chicken Flatbread – “With Applewood Smoked Bacon, Smoked Gouda, Mozzarella, Red Onions and Cilantro.” Figment really liked this flatbread pizza. It had good flavor (bacon is always yummy) and was a pretty large portion (big enough to share). Boardwalk Field Greens – “Fresh Greens, Topped with Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Cucumbers, Craisins® Dried Cranberries, Caramelized Pecans, Golden Raisins with a Basil Vinaigrette.” Figment asked for the chef to hold the blue cheese, but otherwise, the salad was really good. The Candied pecans and craisins were his favorite! Flo’s V8 Cafe (dinner) – Figment was looking for an indoor place to have a quick dinner and decided to give Flo’s V8 Cafe a try. He likes to sit by the window and people watch while eating dinner. Roast Beef – “Home-Style Beef Gravy, with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Corn Medley.” The gravy had good flavor and wet well with the potatoes. The meat was okay; it was thinly sliced roast beef (opposed to pieces), so the meat wasn’t as moist as it could have been. Still, it was tasty enough. Pork Loin – “Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce, with Mashed Potatoes and Pasta Salad.” Figment thought this was very similar to the Roast Beef (only it was pork). The BBQ was sweet, but still good. The meat was again sliced, so kind of less moist, but the BBQ made up for some of that. The pasta salad was really good! Chocolate Shake – Continuing with his passion of collecting souvenir cups, Figment decided to have the chocolate shake with road gravel in the V8 Café Cup. The shake was very sweet and very thick. It was definitely a dessert in Figment’s mind. He also got a soda in the holiday travel mug. Next time...Blue Bayou, Jolly Holiday, and much more!

Oh my goodness!! I love Figment's adventures! Couldn't wait to share his adorable pix with my DH, DD, & DS! He really looks like he's enjoying the food.

 

[Poohbug]

And how many of us just sang that as we read it?

I could not read that without singing it in my head. Now I will have it running on a loop all day in my head.




Question about the candy canes. Do they taste different or like candy canes you buy in the store?

 

[figment_jii]

Question about the candy canes. Do they taste different or like candy canes you buy in the store?

To be honest, neither Figment nor I tried our candy cane. We used it as a decoration. I've read that they are milder in flavor that normal store-bought candy canes.

 

[figment_jii]

And now for the final post for Figment's Holiday Happenings at Disneyland Resort...

Ralph Brennan’s Gingerbread House Workshop – Figment was lucky enough to be at DLR on one of the days when Ralph Brennan’s was doing their annual gingerbread house workshop. They sell out really fast, so he made sure to sign-up as soon as possible. Each ticket includes one gingerbread house kid (pieces for the house, decorations, and royal icing), unlimited soda, and two seats. Most of the other guests were veterans; Figment only saw one other group raise their hand when Chef Finkel asked if this was anyone’s first workshop.

After Figment checked-in, he was taken to his spot (seating is pre-assigned). The gingerbread kit and instructions were already on the table.

Figment quickly read over the instructions. He was surprised to see how many people opted to over food. He’d rather spend his time decorating his gingerbread house (plus he’d just finished brunch).

Each kit came with side walls, two roof singles, one chimney, one snowman, one gingerbread man and one tree. The kits also included lots of colorful candy. Figment was amazed to see how much extra decorations other guests were brining. They had bags and bags of candy with them!

Each to group was given a piping bag of royal icing. That stuff was thick and Figment was very careful to make sure he didn’t get any on himself. Chef Finkel showed the class how to “glue” down the base of the house and then glue the sides together. Then the roof was attached. He recommended waiting at least 15-minutes for the icing to set before applying the decorations. Figment was good…he waited (mostly).  Then it was time to apply the decorations!

After the workshop ended, Figment had to take his gingerbread house home (i.e., back to the hotel). He was staying at the BWPPI, so that meant walking from Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, getting through bag check, and then to the hotel! Lots of folks asked Figment where he got the gingerbread house. Overall, the Gingerbread workshop was a lot of fun!

 

[nana50]

I usually don't like this cutesy stuff, but I love figments adventures!!!