Winter Dining in Cafe Orleans or Carnation Cafe question! - The DIS Discussion Forums

alexjewels · 11-05-2011, 02:51 PM

Okay so my family and I are wanting to eat at either Carnation Cafe or Cafe Orleans when we go to DL on November 19th! I know both these places are outside eaterys, so does anyone think it'd be too cold to eat outside during this time of the year?

rentayenta · 11-05-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alexjewels

Okay so my family and I are wanting to eat at either Carnation Cafe or Cafe Orleans when we go to DL on November 19th! I know both these places are outside eaterys, so does anyone think it'd be too cold to eat outside during this time of the year?

I guess it depends on where you live. We live in Utah and it's currently snowing so even a cool So Cal day would be warmer than where we are now. My kids are out in the snow.

alexjewels · 11-05-2011, 03:50 PM

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I guess it depends on where you live. We live in Utah and it's currently snowing so even a cool So Cal day would be warmer than where we are now. My kids are out in the snow.

Yeah I guess you're right.
I mean I'm an AP and live about 4 hours away from DLR but there's still a difference in weather from them. I'm more inland.

NiceOneSimba · 11-05-2011, 08:11 PM

Cafe Orleans does have a small inside seating area. There are maybe 15 tables inside, so it is a SMALL area. We were there in late October, and sat inside.

I know they have outdoor heaters at the Celebration BBQ they can turn on if it's cold outside. I didn't look at any of the other restaurants with outdoor seating, but I would imagine that there are heaters at most of the other places. Disney wants you to be comfortable so you'll spend your money in the park! ;-)

jdb in AZ · 11-05-2011, 11:17 PM

We had dinner outside at Cafe Orleans in January and it wasn't all that bad. (I'm a desert rat and get cold very easily.) Their hot chocolate is the absolute best!

taaren · 11-06-2011, 12:06 AM

It will be chilly, but it was worth it to us to brave the cold for our Monte Cristos and baked potato soup. However, be aware that if it rains both will close.

aussietravellers · 11-06-2011, 04:23 PM

We come from a warm tropical climate and we found DL freezing in December, but we happily ate at Carnation Cafe many times. The loaded potato soup is just so amazing. We didn't feel cold or uncomfortable with the cold at all whilst dining there (although we kept our jackets on

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MommiePrincess · 11-09-2011, 08:43 PM

I've asked this question on another thread.....I'm still wondering the same as well. We are cold wimps and my DD5, DD2 and DS10 months all shake and teeth chatter if it gets under 60 degrees. We'll dress warm, but I had assumed that Disney used outdoor heaters at all outside eating areas....even the "quick stops"....is that true or not? I can't imagine that Carnation Cafe and/or Cafe Orleans doesn't use heaters...they do don't they??? If not they really should, given Cafe Orleans can be somewhat pricey for three courses. I would think Disneyland would operate all outside eating areas so you could take your coats off while you eat. Toddlers trying to eat in bulky jackets are not a fun thing!!

Eeee-va · 11-09-2011, 09:39 PM

I assume there are heaters but I can't say 100% for sure. We ate at the Cafe Orleans December 10, 2009, about 5 PM, a day which had a below-average high temperature of 63. I don't recall being cold, and I am from one of those places that hits 110 regularly in the summer and wears a coat at 65 degrees.

Ariel224 · 11-12-2011, 10:59 PM

We ate at both places this past week and neither have heaters. (Heaters are kind of hard to do when there are table umbrellas.) We were quite chilly at Cafe Orleans at dinner time (it was probably about 55 degrees). Once the spicy gumbo arrived, I warmed right up!

I would recommend eating there for lunch during the warmest part of day. Once the sun goes down, I always feel chilly, even when it isn't terribly cold....it's all in my head, I know.

Rancho del Zocalo has heaters though, and they were wonderful!

Mexikolla · 11-12-2011, 11:38 PM

We always eat at the Cafe Orleans the last week in November for LUNCH and it's been nice every year. We live in the San Diego mountains. LOVE the Gumbo!!!

kelmac284 · 11-13-2011, 10:09 AM

I don't know so much about cold as usually we have just worn our jackets if need be but I CAN tell you if it rains you will be out of luck for carnation cafe. Not sure about CO but since they have overhangs it MAY or may not be ok. I just know that we had the bbq, cc, and I think MAYBE CO all booked for last decemember and they all were cancelled on us

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So might be good to have a backup plan for those things but as far as cold I have never found it TOO bad.

Good luck and I hope it all works out!

11-05-2011, 02:51 PM	#1
alexjewels Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Winter Dining in Cafe Orleans or Carnation Cafe question! Okay so my family and I are wanting to eat at either Carnation Cafe or Cafe Orleans when we go to DL on November 19th! I know both these places are outside eaterys, so does anyone think it'd be too cold to eat outside during this time of the year?

11-05-2011, 08:11 PM	#4
NiceOneSimba Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Suburban Seattle Posts: 170	Cafe Orleans does have a small inside seating area. There are maybe 15 tables inside, so it is a SMALL area. We were there in late October, and sat inside. I know they have outdoor heaters at the Celebration BBQ they can turn on if it's cold outside. I didn't look at any of the other restaurants with outdoor seating, but I would imagine that there are heaters at most of the other places. Disney wants you to be comfortable so you'll spend your money in the park! ;-) __________________ Susan

11-06-2011, 12:06 AM	#6
taaren "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island." - Walt Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,529	It will be chilly, but it was worth it to us to brave the cold for our Monte Cristos and baked potato soup. However, be aware that if it rains both will close. __________________ DLR: BW Raffles, Marriott FFI, Hilton Anaheim, BW PPI, Marriott ResInn GG, Anaheim Marriott, VGC, DLH. Cruises: Wonder Repo 9/20/11, Pixar CA Coast 10/7/12, Dream 12/6/12. Aulani mini-TR w/ view and food pix. Dec 2012 PTR/TR of DLR vets taking on the World!

11-06-2011, 04:23 PM	#7
aussietravellers who LOVE disney holidays! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,316	We come from a warm tropical climate and we found DL freezing in December, but we happily ate at Carnation Cafe many times. The loaded potato soup is just so amazing. We didn't feel cold or uncomfortable with the cold at all whilst dining there (although we kept our jackets on ) __________________ 1975 - 1990 - Many Trips - Disneyland California - Disneyland Hotel 1995 - Walt Disney World - Yacht Club Resort 2004 - Disneyland California - Grand Californian 2008 - Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom Lodge & Disneyland Paris - Hotel New York 2009 - Disneyland California - Grand Californian 2010 - Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom Lodge + Beach Club + Yacht Club Resorts My 2010 Trip to NY and WDW Trip Report *Yes, three tickers... Couldn't decide which to choose as I liked all of them, so decided to just use all three*

11-09-2011, 09:39 PM	#9
Eeee-va Happiest robot on Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,498	I assume there are heaters but I can't say 100% for sure. We ate at the Cafe Orleans December 10, 2009, about 5 PM, a day which had a below-average high temperature of 63. I don't recall being cold, and I am from one of those places that hits 110 regularly in the summer and wears a coat at 65 degrees. __________________ Daily Duffy - New Picture of Tiny Duffy at Disneyland every day! Luckiest robot on Earth! PTR Eeee-va's Super-Fun Christmas Season Trip Report! 12/09 Eeee-va's Birthday Trip Report! 6/09

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11-05-2011, 11:17 PM	#5
jdb in AZ It could end up curdled Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,350	We had dinner outside at Cafe Orleans in January and it wasn't all that bad. (I'm a desert rat and get cold very easily.) Their hot chocolate is the absolute best!

11-09-2011, 08:43 PM	#8
MommiePrincess Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 130	I've asked this question on another thread.....I'm still wondering the same as well. We are cold wimps and my DD5, DD2 and DS10 months all shake and teeth chatter if it gets under 60 degrees. We'll dress warm, but I had assumed that Disney used outdoor heaters at all outside eating areas....even the "quick stops"....is that true or not? I can't imagine that Carnation Cafe and/or Cafe Orleans doesn't use heaters...they do don't they??? If not they really should, given Cafe Orleans can be somewhat pricey for three courses. I would think Disneyland would operate all outside eating areas so you could take your coats off while you eat. Toddlers trying to eat in bulky jackets are not a fun thing!!

11-12-2011, 10:59 PM	#10
Ariel224 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 709	We ate at both places this past week and neither have heaters. (Heaters are kind of hard to do when there are table umbrellas.) We were quite chilly at Cafe Orleans at dinner time (it was probably about 55 degrees). Once the spicy gumbo arrived, I warmed right up! I would recommend eating there for lunch during the warmest part of day. Once the sun goes down, I always feel chilly, even when it isn't terribly cold....it's all in my head, I know. Rancho del Zocalo has heaters though, and they were wonderful! __________________ DD=12, DS=9, DD=8 Disneyland November 2-5, 2009; November 11-21, 2010; November 7-11, 2011 Disney Fantasy Western Caribbean November 10-17, 2012

11-12-2011, 11:38 PM	#11
Mexikolla Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 108	We always eat at the Cafe Orleans the last week in November for LUNCH and it's been nice every year. We live in the San Diego mountains. LOVE the Gumbo!!! __________________ Pass Holders since November 2009 Disneyland trips so far -1980, 1984, 10/2008, 11/2009, 04/2010, 11/2010, 01/2011, 10/2011, and..... 11/2011! -Me -Hubby -OCT2004 -OCT2004-MAR2006 -OCT2010

11-13-2011, 10:09 AM	#12
kelmac284 I wish I lived near one of the parks so I could go anytime I wanted He was so enamoured with her... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,289	I don't know so much about cold as usually we have just worn our jackets if need be but I CAN tell you if it rains you will be out of luck for carnation cafe. Not sure about CO but since they have overhangs it MAY or may not be ok. I just know that we had the bbq, cc, and I think MAYBE CO all booked for last decemember and they all were cancelled on us . So might be good to have a backup plan for those things but as far as cold I have never found it TOO bad. Good luck and I hope it all works out! __________________ DL 1st trip 76 last trip 3/13 next trip 10/13?? DW 1st trip 5/02 last trip 11/10 next trip 11/14 ??

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