My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures
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figment_jii
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2006
Figment's Summer of Heroes and Return of Old Favorites Trip, August 2017
Figment and his family headed down to Disneyland to check out the Summer of Heroes in DCA and to say "hi" to returning old favorites in Disneyland!
Bengal BBQ, Snack
Figment hadn't been to Disneyland since they re-modeled portions of Adventureland. Moving the stroller parking over to the old Tropical Imports stand made moving through Adventureland a lot easier. The expanded seating area for the Bengal BBQ was nice.
BBQ Pork Belly Skewer - Grilled Pork Belly Served on a "Boat" of Iceberg Lettuce, Topped with Hoisin Sauce, Pickled Carrots, Daikon, and Cilantro. Figment really liked this skewer; it had really good flavor and the lettuce added a nice crunch.
Jungle Julep - Tropical Slush with a Mixture of Grape, Orange, Pineapple, and Lemon. Figment really liked this slushie drink. It was very refreshing. Grape was the strongest flavor, but it wasn't over-powering.
Safari Skewer - Bacon-wrapped Asparagus. Very yummy!
French Market, Dinner
The French Market is one of Figment's favorite places to have a meal. The food is usually very good and it has a great atmosphere (live music and a good view of New Orleans Square).
Jambalaya - Our Creole Seafood, Chicken and Andouille Sausage Stew over Louisiana Rice. Good flavor with a distinct bite!
French Dip Sandwich - Thinly-sliced Roast Beef with Crispy Onion Straws and a Horseradish Mayonnaise on an Italian Sandwich Roll, with in-house Seasoned Chips and Au Jus. Figment really liked this sandwhich. It was huge!
Mint Julep - Figment has always liked the mint julep at Disneyland, but they did change the receipe earlier this year. He recalled liking the new version in the Spring, but when he tried the one at the French Market it wasn't very good. It tasted more like lemonade with a hint of mint and a bitter aftertaste. He tried it again at Cafe Orleans and Blue Bayou and both of those were much better, so hopefully the French Market was just having trouble with their supply that night.
Mint Julep Bar, Snack
The Mint Julep Bar has the "famous" Mickey beignets. The line is usually pretty long, but that means the beignets should be hot and fresh when you get them!
Blackberry Beignets - As part of the return of Fantasmic! promition, the Mint Julep Bar is offering blackberry beignets. The beignets are dusted in blue-purple blackberry flavored sugar that also has edible mini-stars. These were really good! (They did stain our teeth and lips blue-purple.)
Cafe Orleans, Lunch
Cafe Orleans is one of Figment's favorite places to have a lunch. He usually requests a rail table so he can do some people watching while he eats. It was so nice to see (and hear) the Mark Twain and Columbia go sailing by!
Mint Julep - Figment decided to try the Mint Julep at Cafe Orleans after having tried it the night before at the French Market. The one at Cafe Orleans was much better...it was sweet, with some acidity and a good amount of mint flavor.
Pommes Frites - Traditional French Fried Potatoes tossed with Parmesan, Garlic, and Parsley served with Cajun Spice Rémoulade. This is one of Figment's favorite appetizers! So yummy!
"Crescent City" Salad with Pan-seared Atlantic Salmon - On top of fresh Mixed Greens, tossed with Caramelized Pecans, Red Grapes, Navel Orange Segments, Caramelized Onions, Chopped Green Onions, Roasted Sweet Corn, and Orange-Cilantro Vinaigrette. A yummy salad with lots of good toppings (especially the candied pecans)!
New Orleans Gumbo - A rich, flavorful Stew with Chicken, Andouille Sausage, and Tasso Ham served with Louisiana Rice. This is one of Figment's favorite items at Cafe Orleans.
Figment and his family headed down to Disneyland to check out the Summer of Heroes in DCA and to say "hi" to returning old favorites in Disneyland!
Bengal BBQ, Snack
Figment hadn't been to Disneyland since they re-modeled portions of Adventureland. Moving the stroller parking over to the old Tropical Imports stand made moving through Adventureland a lot easier. The expanded seating area for the Bengal BBQ was nice.
BBQ Pork Belly Skewer - Grilled Pork Belly Served on a "Boat" of Iceberg Lettuce, Topped with Hoisin Sauce, Pickled Carrots, Daikon, and Cilantro. Figment really liked this skewer; it had really good flavor and the lettuce added a nice crunch.
Jungle Julep - Tropical Slush with a Mixture of Grape, Orange, Pineapple, and Lemon. Figment really liked this slushie drink. It was very refreshing. Grape was the strongest flavor, but it wasn't over-powering.
Safari Skewer - Bacon-wrapped Asparagus. Very yummy!
French Market, Dinner
The French Market is one of Figment's favorite places to have a meal. The food is usually very good and it has a great atmosphere (live music and a good view of New Orleans Square).
Jambalaya - Our Creole Seafood, Chicken and Andouille Sausage Stew over Louisiana Rice. Good flavor with a distinct bite!
French Dip Sandwich - Thinly-sliced Roast Beef with Crispy Onion Straws and a Horseradish Mayonnaise on an Italian Sandwich Roll, with in-house Seasoned Chips and Au Jus. Figment really liked this sandwhich. It was huge!
Mint Julep - Figment has always liked the mint julep at Disneyland, but they did change the receipe earlier this year. He recalled liking the new version in the Spring, but when he tried the one at the French Market it wasn't very good. It tasted more like lemonade with a hint of mint and a bitter aftertaste. He tried it again at Cafe Orleans and Blue Bayou and both of those were much better, so hopefully the French Market was just having trouble with their supply that night.
Mint Julep Bar, Snack
The Mint Julep Bar has the "famous" Mickey beignets. The line is usually pretty long, but that means the beignets should be hot and fresh when you get them!
Blackberry Beignets - As part of the return of Fantasmic! promition, the Mint Julep Bar is offering blackberry beignets. The beignets are dusted in blue-purple blackberry flavored sugar that also has edible mini-stars. These were really good! (They did stain our teeth and lips blue-purple.)
Cafe Orleans, Lunch
Cafe Orleans is one of Figment's favorite places to have a lunch. He usually requests a rail table so he can do some people watching while he eats. It was so nice to see (and hear) the Mark Twain and Columbia go sailing by!
Mint Julep - Figment decided to try the Mint Julep at Cafe Orleans after having tried it the night before at the French Market. The one at Cafe Orleans was much better...it was sweet, with some acidity and a good amount of mint flavor.
Pommes Frites - Traditional French Fried Potatoes tossed with Parmesan, Garlic, and Parsley served with Cajun Spice Rémoulade. This is one of Figment's favorite appetizers! So yummy!
"Crescent City" Salad with Pan-seared Atlantic Salmon - On top of fresh Mixed Greens, tossed with Caramelized Pecans, Red Grapes, Navel Orange Segments, Caramelized Onions, Chopped Green Onions, Roasted Sweet Corn, and Orange-Cilantro Vinaigrette. A yummy salad with lots of good toppings (especially the candied pecans)!
New Orleans Gumbo - A rich, flavorful Stew with Chicken, Andouille Sausage, and Tasso Ham served with Louisiana Rice. This is one of Figment's favorite items at Cafe Orleans.
BriannaRuth
DIS Veteran
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- May 29, 2012
Afternoon tea at the Disneyland Hotel, located inside Steakhouse 55. We had the "Premium Tea Party," which included the regular tower of scones, tea sandwiches, and desserts, along with sparkling wine for adults and sparkling cider for kids, a salad, and a "Farewell Truffle." Plus tea, of course. Regular Tea Party was $50 per person, Premium was $65. I did this with DD17 because it's our last scheduled DL trip before she leaves for college ...
Salad of Baby Green Lettuce with Green Goddess Dressing -- both DD17 and I liked this. It was an unusual Green Goddess, not as heavy as the bottled stuff and very herby. It also came with mandarin orange sections (tasted fresh, not canned), sliced radishes (very mild), and baby tomatoes.
The tiered snack tray included scones on the top plate. Served with Devonshire cream, lemon curd, and jam. The lemon curd was so good I wanted to eat it straight! Really yummy. Scones were very fresh and not at all dry. Second plate featured tea sandwiches -- Cucumber and Watercress (with cream cheese), Salmon Gravlox, Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella, and Egg Salad. Desserts included an assortment of macarons (the French kind), mini fruit tarts, and a chocolate covered strawberry. Everything was delicious ... my only complaint on the dessert was that it only came with ONE strawberry and there were two of us!!
DD17 didn't want the salmon, so she requested Mickey PBJ off the kids' menu instead. So cute!
DD17 was wearing an "I'm Celebrating" pin, so they brought her an extra dessert! Chocolate Mousse inside a dark chocolate shell with raspberry sauce and assorted berries. It was good but we were so stuffed we barely ate any of it. We also couldn't eat the "Farewell Truffle," so they put each in it's own little box and we took them to our room. Unfortunately I didn't get a photo, but they were chocolate covered in cocoa powder and were very good the next day!
Our reservation was at 1:40 (the latest they take) and the restaurant was less than half full. Our server was great and brought us each two different kinds of tea. There were tons of choices on the tea menu for just about any taste.
Only downside was the usual for Disney restaurants ... in spite of the upscale setting, there were parents who were ignoring their misbehaving kids and letting them disrupt other people's meals. A table with two very cute little girls dressed in Princess gowns and their moms started out fine, but this is a pretty long meal and by the end of it the kids were SO DONE. Crying, screaming, running around tables, and eventually one of them fell asleep laid out on the floor by the table (yes, really) while the moms chatted and finished their tea. By that time the restaurant was pretty empty, but it's annoying when people let their kids disturb other guests like this.
We had a lot of fun, although this wasn't something I'd do every trip.
Salad of Baby Green Lettuce with Green Goddess Dressing -- both DD17 and I liked this. It was an unusual Green Goddess, not as heavy as the bottled stuff and very herby. It also came with mandarin orange sections (tasted fresh, not canned), sliced radishes (very mild), and baby tomatoes.
The tiered snack tray included scones on the top plate. Served with Devonshire cream, lemon curd, and jam. The lemon curd was so good I wanted to eat it straight! Really yummy. Scones were very fresh and not at all dry. Second plate featured tea sandwiches -- Cucumber and Watercress (with cream cheese), Salmon Gravlox, Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella, and Egg Salad. Desserts included an assortment of macarons (the French kind), mini fruit tarts, and a chocolate covered strawberry. Everything was delicious ... my only complaint on the dessert was that it only came with ONE strawberry and there were two of us!!
DD17 didn't want the salmon, so she requested Mickey PBJ off the kids' menu instead. So cute!
DD17 was wearing an "I'm Celebrating" pin, so they brought her an extra dessert! Chocolate Mousse inside a dark chocolate shell with raspberry sauce and assorted berries. It was good but we were so stuffed we barely ate any of it. We also couldn't eat the "Farewell Truffle," so they put each in it's own little box and we took them to our room. Unfortunately I didn't get a photo, but they were chocolate covered in cocoa powder and were very good the next day!
Our reservation was at 1:40 (the latest they take) and the restaurant was less than half full. Our server was great and brought us each two different kinds of tea. There were tons of choices on the tea menu for just about any taste.
Only downside was the usual for Disney restaurants ... in spite of the upscale setting, there were parents who were ignoring their misbehaving kids and letting them disrupt other people's meals. A table with two very cute little girls dressed in Princess gowns and their moms started out fine, but this is a pretty long meal and by the end of it the kids were SO DONE. Crying, screaming, running around tables, and eventually one of them fell asleep laid out on the floor by the table (yes, really) while the moms chatted and finished their tea. By that time the restaurant was pretty empty, but it's annoying when people let their kids disturb other guests like this.
We had a lot of fun, although this wasn't something I'd do every trip.
figment_jii
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2006
Figment's Summer of Heroes and Return of Old Favorites Trip, August 2017, Continued...
Wine Country Trattoria, Dinner
Figment returned to the Wine Country Trattoria for dinner. The outdoor patio was nice (not too hot, not too cold).
Bread Service - The meal starts with bread service (a focaccia like bread), which includes balsamic vinegar and olive oil for dipping.
Fried Calamari - Lightly Breaded Calamari and Haricot Verts served with Pepperoncini Aïoli. The calamari were pretty good; tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The haricot verts were intersting...they tended to fall out of the coating and didn't have a lot of flavor to them.
Linguine Alla Vongole - Clams, Garlic, Olive Oil, Chili Flakes, Parsley and White Wine. The pasta had a good amount of clams and a flavorful sauce.
Rib-Eye Steak - Served with creamy Garlic-stacked Potatoes and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Honey. The steak was very tender with really good flavor. The "garlic-stacked potatoes" had a lot of cheese and not much garlic flavor. The brussel sprouts were really good.
River Belle Terrace, Lunch
Figment likes to have lunch at River Belle Terrace towards the end of the trip so that he can take any left over ribs home for one last "Disneyland" meal. RBT is closing soon for a length refurbishment that will see some major changes to the interior of the resturant (the server said they'd be redoing the inside to make it look like a TS resturant).
Pork Spareribs - Spice-Rubbed and Slow-Cooked Served with Cole Slaw and Potato Salad. Figment still really likes these tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs.
Pork Spareribs - Spice-Rubbed and Slow-Cooked Served with Cole Slaw and Tater Bites.
Plaza Inn, Lunch
Fried Chicken - Three Pieces of Chicken Fried to a Golden Brown and Seasoned with Distinctive Herbs and Spices and served with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, and a Buttermilk Biscuit. Figment really likes the fried chicken from the Plaza Inn. It's crispy on the outside, moist on the inside and very flavorful!
Wine Country Trattoria, Dinner
Figment returned to the Wine Country Trattoria for dinner. The outdoor patio was nice (not too hot, not too cold).
Bread Service - The meal starts with bread service (a focaccia like bread), which includes balsamic vinegar and olive oil for dipping.
Fried Calamari - Lightly Breaded Calamari and Haricot Verts served with Pepperoncini Aïoli. The calamari were pretty good; tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The haricot verts were intersting...they tended to fall out of the coating and didn't have a lot of flavor to them.
Linguine Alla Vongole - Clams, Garlic, Olive Oil, Chili Flakes, Parsley and White Wine. The pasta had a good amount of clams and a flavorful sauce.
Rib-Eye Steak - Served with creamy Garlic-stacked Potatoes and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Honey. The steak was very tender with really good flavor. The "garlic-stacked potatoes" had a lot of cheese and not much garlic flavor. The brussel sprouts were really good.
River Belle Terrace, Lunch
Figment likes to have lunch at River Belle Terrace towards the end of the trip so that he can take any left over ribs home for one last "Disneyland" meal. RBT is closing soon for a length refurbishment that will see some major changes to the interior of the resturant (the server said they'd be redoing the inside to make it look like a TS resturant).
Pork Spareribs - Spice-Rubbed and Slow-Cooked Served with Cole Slaw and Potato Salad. Figment still really likes these tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs.
Pork Spareribs - Spice-Rubbed and Slow-Cooked Served with Cole Slaw and Tater Bites.
Plaza Inn, Lunch
Fried Chicken - Three Pieces of Chicken Fried to a Golden Brown and Seasoned with Distinctive Herbs and Spices and served with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, and a Buttermilk Biscuit. Figment really likes the fried chicken from the Plaza Inn. It's crispy on the outside, moist on the inside and very flavorful!
figment_jii
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2006
Figment's Summer of Heroes and Return of Old Favorites Trip, August 2017, Continued...
Summer of Heroes, Lunch & Snacks
Over in DCA, the Summer of Heroes event was still going strong. Mostly contained within the Hollywood Land area, there were character meet & greets, live entertainment, and food offerings!
Groot Sipper - The Groot Sipper was available throughout DCA.
Schmoozies, Snacks
Schmoozies features a mixture of drinks (smoothies) and croissant-doughnuts filled with a variety of items. The doughnuts are available until they sell out (which can be well past 11:00 am, so it's worth stopping by if you're interested). They seem to have two different flavors each day (usually the Gamma-Sized plus one other).
Friendly Neighborhood Macaron – A Vanilla Ice Cream-Filled Macaron. Figment liked the Spiderman themed macaron. The ice cream was yummy (especially on a warm day).
Gamma-Sized Doughnut – Filled with blackberry and black currant. The doughnut was more like a croissant-doughnut than a traditional doughnut. This one was huge! Because of it's size, the filling wasn't uniformly distributed inside, but it was still tasty.
The All-American Doughnut – Filled with Apple and Streusel Topping. This one was more normal sized. It was good, but could have used a little more filling.
Rocket Fuel - Frozen Chocolate Espresso, topped with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce. This was Figment's favorite drink! It was very refreshing, but had a good/strong chocolate espresso flavor. Yum!
Studio Catering Co., Snack
Multiverse Parfait – Chocolate Cake Layered with White and Dark Chocolate Mousse and Cherry Jelly, Topped with Chocolate Ganache. Figment liked the dessert, but it was a bit tough to get all of the flavors in each bite.
Super Hero Sized Sub – Peppered Salami, Capocollo, Mortadela, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pepperoncini and Pickled Onion on a Hoagie Roll, Topped with Red Wine Vinaigrette. This was one of those items that split Figment's family. Some really liked it (said it was one of their favorite items from the Summer of Heroes menu), while another thought it was kind of bready and lacked flavor.
Knowhere Eats, Snack
Obviously Nachos – Fried Blue Corn Tortillas with Red Pepper Cheese Sauce, Mojo-Marinated Chicken, Chipotle Crèma and Green Onions. The nachos had a slight bite, but really good flavor.
The Most Dangerous Tacos in the Galaxy – Barbacoa Beef Tacos with Green Onion Slaw, Purple Cabbage, Pickled Onions, Habanero Salsa and Green Tortillas. These tacos had a bite, but really good flavor. The meat was juicy and tender and the green tortillas addded interesting color!
Award Weiner, Snack
Galactic Hot Dog - All-Beef Hot Dog topped with Caramelized Pineapple, Red Onion, Red Bell Peppers and Glazed with Teriyaki Sauce Served with Filmstrip Fries. The hot dog was okay; kind of sweet.
Quiver of Funnel Cake Fries - With Mango and Raspberry Coulis and Whipped Cream. These were so good!
Summer of Heroes, Lunch & Snacks
Over in DCA, the Summer of Heroes event was still going strong. Mostly contained within the Hollywood Land area, there were character meet & greets, live entertainment, and food offerings!
Groot Sipper - The Groot Sipper was available throughout DCA.
Schmoozies, Snacks
Schmoozies features a mixture of drinks (smoothies) and croissant-doughnuts filled with a variety of items. The doughnuts are available until they sell out (which can be well past 11:00 am, so it's worth stopping by if you're interested). They seem to have two different flavors each day (usually the Gamma-Sized plus one other).
Friendly Neighborhood Macaron – A Vanilla Ice Cream-Filled Macaron. Figment liked the Spiderman themed macaron. The ice cream was yummy (especially on a warm day).
Gamma-Sized Doughnut – Filled with blackberry and black currant. The doughnut was more like a croissant-doughnut than a traditional doughnut. This one was huge! Because of it's size, the filling wasn't uniformly distributed inside, but it was still tasty.
The All-American Doughnut – Filled with Apple and Streusel Topping. This one was more normal sized. It was good, but could have used a little more filling.
Rocket Fuel - Frozen Chocolate Espresso, topped with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce. This was Figment's favorite drink! It was very refreshing, but had a good/strong chocolate espresso flavor. Yum!
Studio Catering Co., Snack
Multiverse Parfait – Chocolate Cake Layered with White and Dark Chocolate Mousse and Cherry Jelly, Topped with Chocolate Ganache. Figment liked the dessert, but it was a bit tough to get all of the flavors in each bite.
Super Hero Sized Sub – Peppered Salami, Capocollo, Mortadela, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pepperoncini and Pickled Onion on a Hoagie Roll, Topped with Red Wine Vinaigrette. This was one of those items that split Figment's family. Some really liked it (said it was one of their favorite items from the Summer of Heroes menu), while another thought it was kind of bready and lacked flavor.
Knowhere Eats, Snack
Obviously Nachos – Fried Blue Corn Tortillas with Red Pepper Cheese Sauce, Mojo-Marinated Chicken, Chipotle Crèma and Green Onions. The nachos had a slight bite, but really good flavor.
The Most Dangerous Tacos in the Galaxy – Barbacoa Beef Tacos with Green Onion Slaw, Purple Cabbage, Pickled Onions, Habanero Salsa and Green Tortillas. These tacos had a bite, but really good flavor. The meat was juicy and tender and the green tortillas addded interesting color!
Award Weiner, Snack
Galactic Hot Dog - All-Beef Hot Dog topped with Caramelized Pineapple, Red Onion, Red Bell Peppers and Glazed with Teriyaki Sauce Served with Filmstrip Fries. The hot dog was okay; kind of sweet.
Quiver of Funnel Cake Fries - With Mango and Raspberry Coulis and Whipped Cream. These were so good!
figment_jii
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2006
Figment's Summer of Heroes and Return of Old Favorites Trip, August 2017, Continued...
Red Rose Taverne, Dinner
Figment stopped by the Red Rose Tavern for a small dinner/snack. The lines were much shorter (the craze for the rose sippers have passed).
Slow-cooked Beef Poutine - Slow-cooked Beef and Gravy over Seasoned Waffle-cut Fries, Pickled Onion and Cheese Curds. This was one of Figment's favorite items at the Red Rose Taverne last time and it was just as good this time. The slow-cooked beef was really tenderand the other toppings were very tasty. It was even better because it was nice and hot this time!
Grey Stuff Gâteau - White Chocolate Mousse and Red Velvet Cake with a Raspberry Center. Figment still likes this version of the Grey Stuff better than its MK counter part. It has a stronger flavor (less like straight buttercream) and is quite yummy.
Jolly Holiday, Snacks
Jolly Holiday is one of Figment's favorit places to take an afternoon (or late evening break). He likes to watch the parades from the outdoor seating area while enjoying some of the really yummy snacks that are offered. This time, they were offering a buy one-get one deal for the MSEP treats, so Figment's family had to take advantage of that offer!
MSEP Peanut Butter and Jelly Eclair - The eclair was filled with peanut butter and jelly. It was actually pretty good and the decorative chocolate plate was very cute.
Chocolate Eclair - Figment always likes the choclate eclair from Jolly Holiday.
Trio of Ladybug Macarons - The lady bugs are filled with strawberry jam and mousse. They're really cute and very yummy!
Raspberry Mickey Macaron - This is Figment's favorite item at Jolly Holiday.
Chesire Cat Shortbread Cookie - This was another Electric Parade treat. The cookie was good and the jam layer added some nice flavor.
Jolly Holiday Combo - Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup. Figment really likes the Tomato Basil Soup from Jolly Holiday; he wishes they'd share the recipe!
Candy Palace, Snacks
S'Mores Gourmet Apple, Peanut Butter Fudge, and Peppermint Pattie - The peanut butter fudge was very creamy and really rich. A little bit goes a long way! The peppermint pattie was really strong! The S'Mores apple was pretty good, but the graham crackers lose their crunch pretty quickly. Still, the marshmallows were really yummy with the chocolate, caramel, and apple.
Churro Cart, Critter Country, Snack
S'Mores Churro - Figment had high hopes for this churro, but it was kind of lacking. The marshmallow dipping sauce was good, but the churro itself needed more flavor. The lack of cinnamon coating was noticable. The graham crackers were just kind of dry and tasteless. More cinnamon mixed into the graham cracker coating would have helped.
Trolley Treats, Snacks
As usually, the candy shops in DLR were filled with yummy looking treats! Figment didn't have time to try them, but he likes to look at the display cases!
Steamboat Willie and Sorcerer Mickey Candied Apples - We only saw the Steamboat Willie apples in DCA (they did not have them at the Candy Palace in DL).
Mickey and Minnie Candied Apples
MSEP Catepillars and Cheshire Tails Marshmallow Wands
Mickey, Minnie, and Olaf Marshmallow Wands
Mickey and Minnie Cake Pops
S'Mores Gourmet Apple, Marshmallow Wands
S'Mores Gourmet Rice Crispie Treat and Caramel Nut Apple
Rainbow Rice Crispie Treat
Cupcakes
Peanut Butter and S'Mores Squares
Peppermint Pattie and Coconut Pattie
Fudge
Red Rose Taverne, Dinner
Figment stopped by the Red Rose Tavern for a small dinner/snack. The lines were much shorter (the craze for the rose sippers have passed).
Slow-cooked Beef Poutine - Slow-cooked Beef and Gravy over Seasoned Waffle-cut Fries, Pickled Onion and Cheese Curds. This was one of Figment's favorite items at the Red Rose Taverne last time and it was just as good this time. The slow-cooked beef was really tenderand the other toppings were very tasty. It was even better because it was nice and hot this time!
Grey Stuff Gâteau - White Chocolate Mousse and Red Velvet Cake with a Raspberry Center. Figment still likes this version of the Grey Stuff better than its MK counter part. It has a stronger flavor (less like straight buttercream) and is quite yummy.
Jolly Holiday, Snacks
Jolly Holiday is one of Figment's favorit places to take an afternoon (or late evening break). He likes to watch the parades from the outdoor seating area while enjoying some of the really yummy snacks that are offered. This time, they were offering a buy one-get one deal for the MSEP treats, so Figment's family had to take advantage of that offer!
MSEP Peanut Butter and Jelly Eclair - The eclair was filled with peanut butter and jelly. It was actually pretty good and the decorative chocolate plate was very cute.
Chocolate Eclair - Figment always likes the choclate eclair from Jolly Holiday.
Trio of Ladybug Macarons - The lady bugs are filled with strawberry jam and mousse. They're really cute and very yummy!
Raspberry Mickey Macaron - This is Figment's favorite item at Jolly Holiday.
Chesire Cat Shortbread Cookie - This was another Electric Parade treat. The cookie was good and the jam layer added some nice flavor.
Jolly Holiday Combo - Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup. Figment really likes the Tomato Basil Soup from Jolly Holiday; he wishes they'd share the recipe!
Candy Palace, Snacks
S'Mores Gourmet Apple, Peanut Butter Fudge, and Peppermint Pattie - The peanut butter fudge was very creamy and really rich. A little bit goes a long way! The peppermint pattie was really strong! The S'Mores apple was pretty good, but the graham crackers lose their crunch pretty quickly. Still, the marshmallows were really yummy with the chocolate, caramel, and apple.
Churro Cart, Critter Country, Snack
S'Mores Churro - Figment had high hopes for this churro, but it was kind of lacking. The marshmallow dipping sauce was good, but the churro itself needed more flavor. The lack of cinnamon coating was noticable. The graham crackers were just kind of dry and tasteless. More cinnamon mixed into the graham cracker coating would have helped.
Trolley Treats, Snacks
As usually, the candy shops in DLR were filled with yummy looking treats! Figment didn't have time to try them, but he likes to look at the display cases!
Steamboat Willie and Sorcerer Mickey Candied Apples - We only saw the Steamboat Willie apples in DCA (they did not have them at the Candy Palace in DL).
Mickey and Minnie Candied Apples
MSEP Catepillars and Cheshire Tails Marshmallow Wands
Mickey, Minnie, and Olaf Marshmallow Wands
Mickey and Minnie Cake Pops
S'Mores Gourmet Apple, Marshmallow Wands
S'Mores Gourmet Rice Crispie Treat and Caramel Nut Apple
Rainbow Rice Crispie Treat
Cupcakes
Peanut Butter and S'Mores Squares
Peppermint Pattie and Coconut Pattie
Fudge
WineMinnie
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- May 31, 2017
I absolutely love your posts. I read them before I go to Disneyland
figment_jii
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2006
Thanks!
Figment sometimes takes things home with him, so he can enjoy for the next few days. Things like the Plaza Inn fried chicken and many of the Jolly Holiday treats travel really well. We take the disposable Ziploc style containers (prevents the more fragile things from being crushed), gallon bags, and one of those insulated totes and it works out pretty well.
figment_jii
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2006
Figment's Summer of Heroes and Return of Old Favorites Trip, August 2017, Continued...
Blue Bayou Fantasmic Dining Package
Figment was excited to see the new Fantasmic so he opted to do the Blue Bayou Dining Package. It was also one of the last weekends for the Main Street Electric Parade, so he opted to do the Premium Blue Bayou Dining Package which included viewing for both MSEP and F!. Figment checked in a little before his reservation time and requested a water side table. The CM said it would be about a 30 minute wait. We were seated right by the water, near the middle of the railing area. It was a great table!
The Fantasmic! dining package includes a starter, entree, and dessert from a special menu. I think the only different item was the Sorcerer Mickey dessert (the Spiced Shrimp starter was included without the upcharge). The Premium Package upgrade included a FP for the reserved MSEP viewing area, a souvenier light-up lanyard and a Premium Specialty Beverage (Soda or Mint Julep).
Mint Julep - The mint julep at the Blue Bayou is the same as elsewhere in NOS. This one tasted like the one at Cafe Orleans...sweet, hint of mint, yummy!
Bread Service - the meal starts with bread service, which includes rolls and corn bread.
Louisana Spiced Shrimp - Spiced Shrimp in a Rich, Buttery Sauce with Louisiana Popcorn Rice. The shrimp had a slight bite to the sauce, but overall really good flavor. The rice was kind of bland, but the corn bread medallion was good.
Gumbo - A Rich Flavorful Stew with Chicken, Andouille Sausage and Tasso Ham Served with Louisiana Popcorn Rice. The Blue Bayou gumbo is very good. It has a nice, deep, rich flavor and lots of chicken. It's mild (no bite).
Blue Bayou Bouillabaisse - Sustainable Fish Filet, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, and Spiced Sausage in a Saffron-infused Broth and served with Herbed Bread. The bouillabaisse was really good; it had a bite, but was still very tasty. Lots of seafood and the bread was great for soaking up the sauce.
Bone-In Rib-Eye - Blue Bayou House-made Rub, Seasonal Vegetables, and White Cheddar-Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese. The ribeye had good flavor, but wasn't quite as tender as the one at WCT.
Surf & Turf - Petite Lobster Tail and Broiled Filet Mignon served with Blue Bayou Au Gratin Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, and Béarnaise Sauce. The petite lobster tail was very tender and had good flavor. The filet mignon was tender and good. The au gratin potatoes were really peppery (too peppery, it masked all other flavors), but the veggies were good.
Sorcerer Mickey - Mile Chocolate Pound Cake with Milk Chocolate Mousse and Banana Foster Sauce with Chocolate Glaze. From a visual perspective, this was probably the biggest disappointment of the evening. The Sorcerer Mickey desserts were missing their signature Sorcerer Hat because they'd melted in the delivery truck. The dessert was still tasty (the red dot was a berry sauce, the yellow dot was mango, and the blue was vanilla), but it didn't look as pretty as in the picture. I know it's not the server's fault, but she did have a "whatever - it doesn't matter" kind of attitude that a little disappointing when we asked about the hat (we thought maybe they'd forgotten to add them).
At the end of the meal, the server brought the cushions, light-up lanyards for MSEP, and the FPs (for the first MSEP and the second F!).
Overall, the dinner at the Blue Bayou was generally good. The food was pretty tasty (although, Figment does think our last visit - for the MHP Dining Package last September - was better), but the service was a little lacking. Our server was hard to find and the busers had a tendancy to want to clear the plates before we were finished.
After dinner we headed over to the MSEP viewing area in Town Square (facing the train station). The FP said to return at 8:30 pm, but when we got there (around 8:15 pm), there were already guests in the area. All of the curb spots were taken, so we ended up sitting on the ground in the "second" row. Overall, the view was pretty good and the area wasn't all that packed (there was plenty of room to move around if you wanted).
After the parade ended (around 9:20 pm), we decided to head over to the F! viewing area rather than watch fireworks from Main Street. The F! FP said to return anytime between 10:00 pm and 10:30 pm (for the 10:45 pm showing). We caught a glimpse of fireworks from the Rivers of America area. It seems like you really need to be the far side of the river to have the "best" view (i.e., mist screens and fireworks at the same time). Probably somewhere about even with French Market/Cafe Orleans might be the best bet. We glanced over near Stage Door Cafe and you had to choose either the mist screens or the fireworks.
They were allowing guests to line up near Harbor Galley prior to 10:00 pm. It was a bit confusing because there were two lines; one was for dining packages (all) and the other was for standby. The standby guests were let into their area first, which looked to be around the raft docks. It was to the left of the dining package area and didn't seem to be the best of views.
The dining package viewing area was divided by package (at least kind of). When we got to the front of the line, the CM looked at our FP and said to go to the next CM (down the way). The sections were only divided by tape on the ground, which was kind of hard to see. Everyone was sitting on the ground (all dining package areas). The view for the Blue Bayou dining area was near the center and offered a pretty good view of the whole show. The wind wasn't blowing towards us, so we didn't get wet! I have to admit, the parade cushions made it much more comfortable to sit on the ground! I saw one stroller in the dining package area (I couldn't tell if the child was sitting in it or not), but I did not see any ECVs or wheelchairs (that doesn't mean they weren't there, I just didn't see them).
Overall, I really liked being able to sit (albeit on the ground) and watch the show. I'd never had a parade cushion before and I was surprised at how comfy they were. They really did make sitting on the ground easier!
I have mixed feelings about the new Pirates sequence; I like the use of the Columbia, but I wasn't a big fan of the new sequence. I miss the use of the cannon to start the sequence and Elizabeth Swan felt like she's just stuck in there because they needed a damsel in distress. (Also, her costume is pretty atrocious - I don't recall her ever wearing a pink baby doll type outfit in any of the movies.)
Overall, the show itself was good...I liked elements of the new show and I miss elements of the old show.
Blue Bayou Fantasmic Dining Package
Figment was excited to see the new Fantasmic so he opted to do the Blue Bayou Dining Package. It was also one of the last weekends for the Main Street Electric Parade, so he opted to do the Premium Blue Bayou Dining Package which included viewing for both MSEP and F!. Figment checked in a little before his reservation time and requested a water side table. The CM said it would be about a 30 minute wait. We were seated right by the water, near the middle of the railing area. It was a great table!
The Fantasmic! dining package includes a starter, entree, and dessert from a special menu. I think the only different item was the Sorcerer Mickey dessert (the Spiced Shrimp starter was included without the upcharge). The Premium Package upgrade included a FP for the reserved MSEP viewing area, a souvenier light-up lanyard and a Premium Specialty Beverage (Soda or Mint Julep).
Mint Julep - The mint julep at the Blue Bayou is the same as elsewhere in NOS. This one tasted like the one at Cafe Orleans...sweet, hint of mint, yummy!
Bread Service - the meal starts with bread service, which includes rolls and corn bread.
Louisana Spiced Shrimp - Spiced Shrimp in a Rich, Buttery Sauce with Louisiana Popcorn Rice. The shrimp had a slight bite to the sauce, but overall really good flavor. The rice was kind of bland, but the corn bread medallion was good.
Gumbo - A Rich Flavorful Stew with Chicken, Andouille Sausage and Tasso Ham Served with Louisiana Popcorn Rice. The Blue Bayou gumbo is very good. It has a nice, deep, rich flavor and lots of chicken. It's mild (no bite).
Blue Bayou Bouillabaisse - Sustainable Fish Filet, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, and Spiced Sausage in a Saffron-infused Broth and served with Herbed Bread. The bouillabaisse was really good; it had a bite, but was still very tasty. Lots of seafood and the bread was great for soaking up the sauce.
Bone-In Rib-Eye - Blue Bayou House-made Rub, Seasonal Vegetables, and White Cheddar-Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese. The ribeye had good flavor, but wasn't quite as tender as the one at WCT.
Surf & Turf - Petite Lobster Tail and Broiled Filet Mignon served with Blue Bayou Au Gratin Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, and Béarnaise Sauce. The petite lobster tail was very tender and had good flavor. The filet mignon was tender and good. The au gratin potatoes were really peppery (too peppery, it masked all other flavors), but the veggies were good.
Sorcerer Mickey - Mile Chocolate Pound Cake with Milk Chocolate Mousse and Banana Foster Sauce with Chocolate Glaze. From a visual perspective, this was probably the biggest disappointment of the evening. The Sorcerer Mickey desserts were missing their signature Sorcerer Hat because they'd melted in the delivery truck. The dessert was still tasty (the red dot was a berry sauce, the yellow dot was mango, and the blue was vanilla), but it didn't look as pretty as in the picture. I know it's not the server's fault, but she did have a "whatever - it doesn't matter" kind of attitude that a little disappointing when we asked about the hat (we thought maybe they'd forgotten to add them).
At the end of the meal, the server brought the cushions, light-up lanyards for MSEP, and the FPs (for the first MSEP and the second F!).
Overall, the dinner at the Blue Bayou was generally good. The food was pretty tasty (although, Figment does think our last visit - for the MHP Dining Package last September - was better), but the service was a little lacking. Our server was hard to find and the busers had a tendancy to want to clear the plates before we were finished.
After dinner we headed over to the MSEP viewing area in Town Square (facing the train station). The FP said to return at 8:30 pm, but when we got there (around 8:15 pm), there were already guests in the area. All of the curb spots were taken, so we ended up sitting on the ground in the "second" row. Overall, the view was pretty good and the area wasn't all that packed (there was plenty of room to move around if you wanted).
After the parade ended (around 9:20 pm), we decided to head over to the F! viewing area rather than watch fireworks from Main Street. The F! FP said to return anytime between 10:00 pm and 10:30 pm (for the 10:45 pm showing). We caught a glimpse of fireworks from the Rivers of America area. It seems like you really need to be the far side of the river to have the "best" view (i.e., mist screens and fireworks at the same time). Probably somewhere about even with French Market/Cafe Orleans might be the best bet. We glanced over near Stage Door Cafe and you had to choose either the mist screens or the fireworks.
They were allowing guests to line up near Harbor Galley prior to 10:00 pm. It was a bit confusing because there were two lines; one was for dining packages (all) and the other was for standby. The standby guests were let into their area first, which looked to be around the raft docks. It was to the left of the dining package area and didn't seem to be the best of views.
The dining package viewing area was divided by package (at least kind of). When we got to the front of the line, the CM looked at our FP and said to go to the next CM (down the way). The sections were only divided by tape on the ground, which was kind of hard to see. Everyone was sitting on the ground (all dining package areas). The view for the Blue Bayou dining area was near the center and offered a pretty good view of the whole show. The wind wasn't blowing towards us, so we didn't get wet! I have to admit, the parade cushions made it much more comfortable to sit on the ground! I saw one stroller in the dining package area (I couldn't tell if the child was sitting in it or not), but I did not see any ECVs or wheelchairs (that doesn't mean they weren't there, I just didn't see them).
Overall, I really liked being able to sit (albeit on the ground) and watch the show. I'd never had a parade cushion before and I was surprised at how comfy they were. They really did make sitting on the ground easier!
I have mixed feelings about the new Pirates sequence; I like the use of the Columbia, but I wasn't a big fan of the new sequence. I miss the use of the cannon to start the sequence and Elizabeth Swan felt like she's just stuck in there because they needed a damsel in distress. (Also, her costume is pretty atrocious - I don't recall her ever wearing a pink baby doll type outfit in any of the movies.)
Overall, the show itself was good...I liked elements of the new show and I miss elements of the old show.
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TinkandPooh
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Going to be at DL in a couple weeks for one of my favorite times of the year and all these pictures are making me hungry and giving me some really good ideas for food while at DL.
I am so excited!!! Thank you for the food reviews and pictures!!
I am so excited!!! Thank you for the food reviews and pictures!!
PoohsFan1
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Thank you so much for the food reviews Figment. I cannot wait until Christmastime when those reviews start to come out. We are going to be there from Christmas to New Years and excited for all of the treats and yummy foods that DLR will have that time of year 
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Mickeybell
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I have a question regarding Flo's V8 Cafe. For the Roast beef and cheddar sandwich it says it comes with coleslaw. Does any one know if you can substitute a different side. No one in my family likes coleslaw but some of the other sides sound good, like the mac n cheese or mash potatoes. We have never eaten at Flo's and would like to give it a try on our next visit.
tiffjoy
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- Jun 17, 2010
I'm pretty sure you can pick any side. I recall picking a different side item on my last trip.
Flo's is a great place to eat- make sure you head out back where you can watch RSR as you eat.
longtimedisneylurker
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- Apr 20, 2010
They will let you substitute sides on any of the meals at Flo's.
SOCALMouseMommy
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- Apr 5, 2017
But FYI mac and cheese is not one of the sides you can swap.
franandaj
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- Nov 15, 2009
But it's worth the few dollars just to purchase it as a side!
longtimedisneylurker
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Since when? I have swapped mac and cheese in for a side on every meal I have ordered there. The most recent time I did this was June.
SOCALMouseMommy
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I was not able to swap it in April but actually now that I think about it I was trying to swap a kids side not an adult meal side. So maybe you can swap it for adult meals but not kids meals?
longtimedisneylurker
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Yeah, maybe that was it. All the adult sides cost the same a la carte, so they are swapped freely when ordering the adult meals.
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