My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[tlovesdis]

I was at DLR Dec 6-8! Here are some yummy things we ate!

Mac and Cheese Hot Dog from Refreshment Corner. LOVED!!!

Special of the day...Pork Tamale and Cheese Enchiladas from Rancho. Very tasty!!

Breakfast Tamale from Flo's. My favorite breakfast item!!!

Jambalaya from Blue Bayou. Pretty good, but very spicy!!

Super yummy gingerbread from the Grand Californian!

Cheese on a stick from Corn Dog Castle. My niece and I LOVE these!

Birthday Mousse from Wine Country Trattoria! Delish!

 

[tlovesdis]

A few more...

These were pretty tasty

Had to have one of these!

Free birthday cupcake from Rainforest. It was actually yummy! It was angel food cake and a yummy frosting!

Gingerbread man from Starbucks. He was yummy!!

 

[sophies*mom]

Everything looks yummy!!

 

[figment_jii]

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill - I had a chance to try a few items from Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill in the Pacific Wharf area of DCA back in November. For the most part the food was okay (and filling), but it wasn't really thing to "write home" about.

Soft Tacos Monterrey - Chicken with seared peppers and onions, topped with cheese served in warm flour tortillas.

Carne Asada and Chicken Tamale - Marinated and Grilled Beef cooked to perfection served with a Chicken Tamale and warm flour tortillas. It was okay, but the beef was tough. The tamale had pretty good flavor and the salsa was spicy!

 

[smadath]

Figment has such cute little hats!

He can have my Fried Pickles. though.

Thanks for the reviews, love eating vicariously through Figment!

 

[lucysmom]

Doesn't Figment like Mexican food?

 

[sophies*mom]

Carne Asada and Chicken Tamale - Marinated and Grilled Beef cooked to perfection served with a Chicken Tamale and warm flour tortillas. It was okay, but the beef was tough. The tamale had pretty good flavor and the salsa was spicy!

I got this when we were there last in April 2013 and the carne asada was tough for me too. Bummer that they haven't prepared it any better since then.
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[krispin41]

I was at DLR Dec 6-8! Here are some yummy things we ate!

Mac and Cheese Hot Dog from Refreshment Corner. LOVED!!!

I had this too and LOVED it!!! Washed it down with a cherry Coke. YUM!

 

[figment_jii]

Doesn't Figment like Mexican food?

Figment likes Mexican food; he just wasn't very impressed with the offerings from Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill. They were okay, but they weren't as good (to him) as some of the other CS offerings in DLR.

 

[spacemermaid]

Pics from my trip last week:



I'd never eaten at Wine Country Trattoria before & was really craving some seafood pasta...here is their delicious shrimp scampi with campanelle pasta. The sauce was amazing and the shrimp were big and fresh. My only complaint: the portion was rather small. Otherwise...A+++



Chili cone and Pear-a-Dice soda from Cozy Cones. Soda and chili were delicious as usual; the pretzel cone was tough and seemed old/stale. Maybe they were just having an off day.



Fried green tomato sandwich at Hungry Bear. It was yummy as usual (love the combination of crispy/salty tomatoes and sweet/spicy mango slaw), but there were only two small slices of tomato on each side of the sandwich. They used to PILE them on! HB continues to have the best sweet potato fries, ever.



Enchilada platter at Rancho del Zocalo. Is it the most authentic Mexican food in the world? Nope. It is good for what it is? (Mexican food in a theme park, with the spice toned waaaaaaaay down) YES! The portions are large and they don't skimp on the cheese...those enchiladas were pretty substantial. Yum!



Special menu item CHORIZO PIZZA for ¡Viva Navidad! at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta. OK, this stuff was so good that I bought food items to re-create it in my kitchen tonight. (AP is blocked out for the rest of December, so going back for more is not an option until next month, boo!)



Jolly Holiday combo & Practically Perfect Punch at the Jolly Holiday on Main Street. Wonderful as usual. I found something out on this trip: Practically Perfect Punch is actually an Odwalla product. At first I thought, well, THAT'S not very magical...then I wised up & was like, NOW I CAN GET PRACTICALLY PERFECT PUNCH OUTSIDE THE PARK...YES!!



Split plate of the Monte Cristo at Blue Bayou. My nephew had never been there so we went and shared the Monte Cristo...it is MUCH more manageable with two people sharing Split plate included a delicious gumbo for each of us and that wonderful bread basket with the sourdough rolls and the sweet potato biscuits. The vanilla bean sauce is my favorite of the three, and I love love love the exotic fruit skewer!

 

[Sherry E]

I didn't see a need to start a whole separate thread about this, but the Dining thread was the place where I thought it would be most fitting.

I'm so happy that Earl of Sandwich has brought back the Cannonballs! meatball sandwich!

It is back for a limited time only (I have not figured out how "limited" the time is), but the last Cannonballs sandwich I had was on 4/14/14 so I am missing it. I was so annoyed that they were getting rid of it. I hope the Cannonballs! will stick around for a few months and not be gone in 2 weeks or something.

You know that whenever I incorporate something into the title of one my Trip Reports, it means I really like it. I once did a TR called "The Evil Chair and the Peppermint Cone of Death" (about my love of the peppermint ice cream cone from Gibson Girl at DL), and I did another one called ... "Candlelight and Cannonballs!" I certainly would never have wasted precious TR title space on a sandwich I didn't love!

 

[longtimedisneylurker]

I didn't see a need to start a whole separate thread about this, but the Dining thread was the place where I thought it would be most fitting.

I'm so happy that Earl of Sandwich has brought back the Cannonballs! meatball sandwich!

It is back for a limited time only (I have not figured out how "limited" the time is), but the last Cannonballs sandwich I had was on 4/14/14 so I am missing it. I was so annoyed that they were getting rid of it. I hope the Cannonballs! will stick around for a few months and not be gone in 2 weeks or something.

I just got that e-mail too! My boys loved those sandwiches and were VERY disappointed when they were removed from the menu. I suspect we will not make it down there again before the limited time offer expires, so it's probably best if I don't draw their attention to this offer.

I could be mis-remembering but I think last year's limited time sandwich offer at this time of year started in January and was still there at least at the end of March when we were there for spring break and maybe even beyond that, so that should give you some hope that this might not be a too-short-term promotion.

No spring break trip for us this year though , and I would expect new limited time offers by summer.

 

[bakerudall]

I got a little excited when I got an email today about the return of "Cannonballs!" to Earl of Sandwich. Had to share.

ETA: I just noticed Sherry was on this 8 hours ago. LOL. At least I brought a photo.

 

[Sherry E]

Of course I was on it! I've been waiting for the return of that sandwich. I didn't post a photo because I only post my own photos on this board -- photos that I've personally taken -- and my photos of the Cannonballs sandwich happen to be lousy, and they don't do the sandwich any justice. I don't post photos taken by other people or from other websites. I might link people to a website that displays a photo, but that's about it.

In any case, yes, I was very excited to see that the sandwich is returning, albeit for a limited time. As longtimedisneylurker said, hopefully the sandwich will stick around until/through at least March or so. By the time I got my last Cannonballs in April 2014, it was gone from the large menu on the wall and it had to be requested at the front counter.

 

[Sherry E]

The Disney Food Blog claims to have been told that the Cannonballs sandwich is permanently back at Earl of Sandwich, even though it is being advertised as a limited deal:

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/01/15/news-cannonballs-are-back-at-earl-of-sandwich/

Let's hope it's permanent! I have my doubts about what "permanent" means in the sandwich world -- it could mean 6 months instead of 3 months, or maybe a full year instead of 6 months. But if EoS got enough complaints about the loss of the Cannonballs sandwich last year, then maybe they realized they made a mistake in taking it off the menu.

 

[smiley_face2]

So excited! as per our usual....it's a last minute decision to make a trip! We were only going to go as far south as Santa Barbara....but as if I could be within 4 hours of Disneyland and not go!!!
Of course had to come to my all time favourite thread and check what good food is in the park now through mid February.
I know there will be the amazing valentine cupcakes, and lot's of Mardi Gras themed items.... Oh my gosh does anyone remember the shrimp fritters from The French Market? ....We were in Ralph Brennans for fat tuesday last year, was really good, although cheap hurricanes are not a good thing for me, my all time favourite drink on sale .... Hoping we will get some new pics posted in the next week before we leave for me to dream about!
I have read that, I guess because World of Color is down for refurb....that Ariels is closing on Feb 2 as well. We love the tri tip there, and have it every time... Have to check the menu and see if it's still on and eat there on Feb 1.....

 

[disneyobsessed808]

Mmmmmm. Meatballs! I just joined the Sandwich club so I can not wait to get my free one. Relatedly, I had a veggie sandwich for the first time there and it was not very good. I cannot recommend it.

 

[Sherry E]

I posted these links in assorted threads, scattered about. But I will post them here, all in one place in the Dining thread, as they might be relevant and of interest to folks who are headed to DLR around Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, Easter and Independence Day.

The following are links to blogs about treats and food for these occasions:



Valentine's Day

"News! Valentine’s Day Menus and Treats at Disneyland" – Disney Food Blog; posted on February 5th, 2014 by AJ.

"Dining in Disneyland: Valentine’s Day Treats at Marceline’s" – Disney Food Blog; posted on February 9th, 2012 by Heather.

"Yummy Valentine’s Day Treats at Disney Parks" – Disney Parks Blog; posted on February 6th, 2012 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager

"News! Valentine’s Day Menus at Disneyland Resort" – Disney Food Blog; posted on January 21st, 2012 by Kim.

"Snack Series: Disneyland’s Cherry Granola Muffin" -- Disney Food Blog; posted on February 3rd, 2011, by Heather.

"Dining in Disneyland: Valentine’s Day Treats" – Disney Food Blog; posted on February 1st, 2011 by Heather.

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Mardi Gras (or Bayou Bash -- IF there is a Bayou Bash this year)

"Get a Taste of the Big Easy During New Orleans Bayou Bash! at Disneyland Park" – Disney Parks Blog; posted on January 16th, 2013 by Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer

"Dining in Disneyland: Bayou Bash Southern Corn Chowder" – Disney Food Blog; posted on March 8th, 2012, by Heather.

"Dining in Disneyland: More New Orleans Bayou Bash Eats!" – Disney Food Blog; posted on February 23rd, 2012 by Heather.

"Snack Series: Red Velvet Mardi Gras Cupcake in Disneyland" – Disney Food Blog; posted on February 17th, 2012 by AJ.

"Sno-Balls at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express (Disneyland’s Kaki-Gori!)" – Disney Food Blog; posted on February 17th, 2012 by AJ.

"It’s All About the Food at New Orleans Bayou Bash! at Disneyland Park" – Disney Parks Blog; posted on February 13th, 2012 by Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer

"Dining in Disneyland: Celebrating Mardi Gras and Family Fun Weekends at The French Market" -- February 25th, 2011 – Disney Food Blog; posted on by Heather.

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St. Patrick's Day

"Charming Treats for St. Patrick’s Day 2014 at Disney Parks" – Disney Parks Blog; posted on March 15th, 2014 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager

"Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort Goes St. Patrick’s Day Green This Weekend" – Disney Parks Blog; posted on March 13th, 2014 by John McClintock, Disney Public Relations

"St. Patrick’s Day at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Disneyland Resort" – Disney Food Blog; posted on March 13th, 2012 by Kim.

"Dining in Disneyland: St. Patrick’s Day Treats" – Disney Food Blog; posted on March 12th, 2011 by Heather.

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Easter

"Dining in Disneyland: Easter Treats from Marceline’s in Downtown Disney" -- Disney Food Blog; posted on April 19th, 2014, by Heather Sievers

"News and Review: Handmade Chocolate Fudge Easter Eggs Back in Disneyland!" -- Disney Food Blog; posted on April 17th, 2014, by AJ.

"Dining in Disneyland Review: Lavender Vanilla Bean Easter Cupcake" -- Disney Food Blog; posted on March 30th, 2013, by Heather Sievers


(This blog features photos of more Easter goodies than just the chocolate egg)

"Dining in Disneyland: The Patented Chocolate Easter Egg" -- Disney Food Blog; posted on Mar 30th, 2011, by Heather Sievers

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4th of July/Independence Day

(Some of what was available in 2013 -- not sure about 2014 -- included (according to Disneyland News): "red, white and blue mason jar desserts at Carnation Café’ and patriotic cotton candy, apple pie pockets and Fourth of July cupcakes, in shops all along Main Street, U.S.A.")

"Enjoying Sweet Summer Treats at Disney Parks" -- Disney Parks Blog; posted on June 22nd, 2012 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager

"Just in Time for Your July 4th Picnic: Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue Cole Slaw" -- Disney Parks Blog; posted on June 24th, 2011 by Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer

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As I tell people in my Christmas/Holiday Superthread and in my Halloween Time Superthread, obviously the designs of many of these goodies -- such as the apples, cake pops, cupcakes, etc. -- can change from year to year, and they may not be exactly as shown in the photos. Some items (especially the savory menu offerings) may disappear completely. But the above-linked articles/blogs give you an idea of what's out there and where to look for it, if you feel like enjoying some holiday-specific snacks!


My guess is that, even if Disneyland does not have a Bayou Bash this year (they skipped it last year, as figment_jii knows!), you will probably still be able to find some Mardi Gras-inspired food items in the New Orleans Square restaurants -- and at Jazz Kitchen, most definitely, around Mardi Gras time.

I'm actually a bit surprised that there are not more blogs or articles with photos of Easter goodies, because it seems like a whimsical enough holiday -- involving pretty pastel colors and cute bunnies! -- to generate more food blogs than the Valentine's Day treats generate. Alas, I could not find any additional Easter food/treat-specific blogs.

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[smiley_face2]

Mmmmmm. Meatballs! I just joined the Sandwich club so I can not wait to get my free one. Relatedly, I had a veggie sandwich for the first time there and it was not very good. I cannot recommend it.

When you sign up, how long is the coupon for a free sandwich good for? At Mimi's when you signed up, the coupon for a free entree, and then later free muffins, was only good for 2 weeks so you had to be careful to sign up withing that time frame. I will sign up, but don't want to do it too soon, if it will expire in a couple of weeks

 

[smiley_face2]

I posted these links in assorted threads, scattered about. But I will post them here, all in one place in the Dining thread, as they might be relevant and of interest to folks who are headed to DLR around Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day and Easter.

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Thanks Sherry!!