My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[figment_jii]

Figment's Diamond Sparkling End of the Celebration Trip, 2016, Continued...

Snacks & Candies, Various Candy Shops
Mickey S'More Square & Mickey Peanut Butter Sandwhich - Both are new and made on-site. Figment only tried the Peanut Butter Sandwich and it was outstanding! It has a really thick layer of peanut butter covered in chocolate. The peanuts on top give it a nice little crunch. Figment really hopes they make this a permanent addition to the candy offerings in DLR.

S'More Rice Cripsie & Honey Pot Rice Crispie Treats

S'More Marshmallow Wand

Dory, Nemo, Elliott, and S'More Gourmet Apple

Sorcerer Mickey, Regular Mickey, Minnie, Diamond Celebration Mickey & Minnie Apples

Back of the Elliott Apple

Elliott Apple - So cute!

Souvies
Crush Sipper, Award Wiener

Frozen Pre-Show Package, Snack
Figment decided to splurge and do the Frozen Live at the Hyperion pre-show package. Each guest gets a lanyard that includes a collectible pin! The lanyard (along with the wristband) is used to keep track of who is allowed into and out of Stage 17. Inside, it's still set-up largely like Olaf's Snow Fest (except no more snow). Guests can have unlimited popcorn and shaved ice. Each guest over 21 yets one alcoholic drink ticket (wine or beer).

Shaved Ice - There were three different flavors of shaved ice: Elsa's Blue Winter Blast, Olaf's Summertime Dream, and Sven's "Root Deer" Float. Elsa's Blue Winter Blast was blue raspberry. Olaf's Summertime Dream was orange flavored with a drizzle of cream and popping boba. Sven's "Root Deer" float was root beer flavored with cherry popping boba. All three were good, but Olaf's and Sven's were the favorites!

Popcorn - Guests could also pick-up bags of popcorn (as many as you wanted). It tasted like regular Disneyland popcorn.

Mango Apple Cider - The non-aloholic beverage choice was Martinelli's Mango Apple Cider. It was surprisingly tart.

About 25 minutes before the show was slated to start, they did the magical moment when it "snows". After that, it's time to walk over to the Hyperion Theater. The package guests file into the theater on the left side (opposite of where everyone else is). We sat in the second section of the orchestra, in the first row behind the low wall. It gave us a great view of the show and we could still easily see everything.

 

[Disney Dudette]

Figment_jii, That mickey peanut butter sandwich looks amazing!! I hope they still have it on our next visit Do you mind me asking how much the Frozen pre-show package costs? It looks like something my daughters would enjoy! Thanks for all of your food reviews. I always enjoy them!

 

[figment_jii]

The Frozen pre-show package was $49 per person (plus tax), but they appear to have discontinued it as of yesterday. Hopefully it'll return at some point in the future.

 

[GatorChris]

Those ribs at River Belle don't look as good as the ones at Big Thunder Ranch did. And the big minus, no all you can eat! Man, I'd love to have that place back.

I remember the meat loaf at Carnation Cafe being a little larger in portion than the picture shows. I remember it being very filling, but that picture of the portion looks like I'd be heading out for candy later.

 

[figment_jii]

I think the ribs are pretty similar between the Big Thunder BBQ and RBT. It might depend on the batch you get and how dark the coloring is, but the flavoring is pretty similar to me. You're right, it's not AYCTE anymore, but I find that six ribs is more than enough for me (I usually three or so, plus the sides and take the rest home).

Regarding the meatloaf, I didn't notice that it seemed any smaller than it had the past several trips. I left feeling about the same amount of full as usual. It's possible that the angle of the photo makes it hard to tell the general thickness of the piece.

 

[Disney_Alli]

Thanks for doing such a great review of the Frozen Pre-Show Package @figment_jii Hubby and I did it August 23rd and really enjoyed it. We also liked Sven's and Olaf's shave ice the best! We sat in the same spot too and had a great view of the show and were able to enjoy the characters who came out into the audience.

 

[figment_jii]

So many yummy HalloweenTime offerings in this latest Parks Blog Posting!
Spellbinding Sweets and Treats: Your Guide to Eats During Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

 

[figment_jii]

The Parks Blog just announced the dates for this year's Holiday Season. In that posting, they confirmed that there will be a holiday themed food festival this year!

Guests will enjoy delicious, internationally inspired food and beverage at 14 themed festival marketplaces, and the young and young-at-heart will celebrate with some of their favorite Disney Characters.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Return November 10 through January 8 with New ‘World of Color,’ Festival of Holidays and More

 

[jammyjam25]

Just catching up and @figment_jii that Elliott apple is SO cute!

 

[figment_jii]

I think Elliott is my favorite looking apple so far! He was so cute. I felt almost bad eating him! It seemed like a really labor intensive apple to make, so I wouldn't be surprised if they've already stopped making them in favor of the HalloweenTime ones.

 

[figment_jii]

Two of the specialy food and beverage items for the Final Check-Out at Tower of Terror:
Celebrate the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Final Check-Out With Two Specialty Eats at Disney California Adventure Park

 

[figment_jii]

Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen is doing a special three course prix fixe dinner on September 23rd, 28th, and 30th!
http://www.rbjazzkitchen.com/menus_display.php?id=319

 

[love2go2disney2]

My 11 year old son,is so excited to try the hot dog! our first day at Disneyland will be January 2nd!!

 

[Lone Star*]

hey foodies! Do you know if there will be any special Fall treats still being offered Nov 6-9th?

 

[figment_jii]

hey foodies! Do you know if there will be any special Fall treats still being offered Nov 6-9th?

The items that are specifically for Halloween time are likely to disappear right after Halloween, but some of the more non-Halloween Fall items might still be around. They are also likely to introduce some new items for the Holidays, but those might not appear until the Holidays start.

 

[lindyv321]

We have an ADR for Carnation Cafe on 9/26 before the Halloween party!

Sunday 9/25 I'm planning on Jolly Holiday/Little Red Wagon for lunch

River Belle Terrace/Hungry Bear for dinner

Monday 9/26 just snacks since we have the above mentioned ADR

Tuesday 9/27 I have no clue! We will be at DCA so maybe pizza or Smokejumpers for lunch then Flo's for dinner?? I'm not exactly sure how Tuesday is gonna go since it's our last day and we are going to trying to get RSR FP's for a night ride but probably won't be there all day

 

[figment_jii]

Sounds like a good selection of places! While it hasn't seem terribly busy to me, just note that River Belle Terrace is a TS location at lunch and dinner.

 

[franandaj]

Last month I was at DCA with friends and we had lunch at my favorite QS place in the park Paradise Garden Grill.

I had the Spicy Meatball (the menu used to read Kefta, but I guess not many people knew what that was) with Pita, Rice Pilaf, Tzatziki and Cucumber Salad. This is one of my favorite meals on property.



Another friend had the Lemon Oregano Chicken also with Pita, Rice Pilaf, Tzatziki and Cucumber Salad.



And our last friend got the Spicy Meatballs with Pita, Rice Pilaf, Chimichurri, and Cucumber Salad.

 

[lindyv321]

Sounds like a good selection of places! While it hasn't seem terribly busy to me, just note that River Belle Terrace is a TS location at lunch and dinner.

I meant French Market not River Belle!

That meal from Paradise Grill looks amazing!!! Maybe that will be where we eat Tuesday when we are in DCA and the kids can have pizza from right next door!

 

[crystal1313]

@figment_jii , I would love your thoughts/opinion on the gumbo from Royal Street Veranda if you have tried it!