My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[maleficent55]

APRIL 2022
Another round of slightly late food reviews, but some of these items are still on the menus!

Cute Treats
Cute chicken caramel apple

Purple Minnie Apples

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen

Popcorn Calamari - Creole mustard aioli, marinara sauce. Yummy, as alway!

NOLA BBQ Shrimp and Grits - Gulf Shrimp simmered in a New Orleans “BBQ sauce” with Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Worcestershire, Creole Seasonings, served over Andouille Sausage and Parmesan Grits. Still one of Figment's favorites at Brennan's.

Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad - Blackened Salmon, Romaine Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes, Shaved Asiago Cheese, Creole Caesar Dressing, Rosemary-Garlic Ciabatta Bread. Figment still really likes this salad; the salmon was moist and the Caesar salad had good flavor.

Blackened Salmon - Cajun-spiced North Atlantic Salmon, Green Onion Rice, Bacon-braised Southern Greens, Lemon Butter Sauce. Figment really likes this dish; the salmon was very moist and flavorful (but not spicy).

Lamplight Lounge - Boardwalk Dining
There are two different dining options: the upstairs Boardwalk dining and the downstairs Lounge. The Boardwalk dining has an interesting (and somewhat chaotic) registration system. Everyone still kinds of lines up, but in reality you have to join the waitlist via the app. We had lots of trouble joining the wait list, but luckily the CM trying to help everyone standing at the entrance was able to ultimately just over-ride the app info and get us on the waitlist. It seemed like they’re pretty used to the issues at opening, so they know what to do when guests have trouble with the system.

Spotlight Nachos: Barbacoa - Chile-spiced Beef Barbacoa, Chipotle Cheese Sauce and House-made Tortilla Chips with Pinto Bean Purée, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa, Onions, Cilantro, Queso Fresco and Pickled Jalapeño. These were pretty good, but not too spicy. Still kind of messy to eat!

Mojo Chicken Fries - Crispy, golden Waffle-cut Fries smothered in Cheese Sauce and topped with Sazón-marinated Chicken, Citrus Mojo Sauce, Cilantro Lime Crema and Sautéed Bell Peppers & Onions. These were okay, but the chicken was kind of dry.

Pork Belly Bánh Mì Brussels Sprouts - Garlic Togarashi Aïoli, Sweet Glazed Pork Belly, Pickled Carrots & Daikon, Jalapeños, and Cucumbers with Cilantro and Chicharron. These were soooo good!

Lobster Nachos - Warm Lobster with Black Beans, Aged Cheddar-Oaxaca Cheese Sauce, Shredded Cheese Blend, Pico De Gallo, Sliced Serrano Chiles and Chipotle Creama. Still good.

Salmon Poke - Creamy Avocado Mousse topped with Ponzu-glazed Fresh Salmon, Edamame, Pineapple, Cucumber and Seaweed Salad, finished with Pickled Radish, Furikake, Fried Wonton Chips and Togarashi. Figment was disappointed in the changes to this dish. He’s not a big salmon poke fan and the new style chips weren’t as fun to eat as the puffed dome. Overall, he wouldn’t order this dish again.

Goofball Island - Simply Fruit Punch®, Minute Maid® Lemonade and Raspberry Purée. Sweet, but tasty.
Neverland Tea - Vodka, Gin, and Rum plus Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, and Midori. Sweet…
Over Budget - Grey Goose Vodka, Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit, fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar and Ginger Beer. The person who ordered this liked it, but Figment did not (too strong and bitter).

Fun Wheel - Not really sure what is in it, but it was sweet and easy to drink.

Re the Fun Wheel drink: Nate from paging Mr. Morrow visited Disneyland back in May, not sure if it’s in fact true but he was speculating that you mix the colors together, sort of swirl them. Hence the name Fun Wheel. I thought that was fun so I’m accepting it, lol!

 

[figment_jii]

April 2022, Continued
Galactic Grill
Key Lime Pie Slush - with Glow Cube. This was one of those drinks that looked pretty, but was kind of “meh”. It was a bit too sweet and too tart at the same time and very sticky.

Pym Test Kitchen
Proton Punch - Lemonade, Berry Purée, Cherry Flavor-filled Boba and Grenadine-filled Pipette. This was a fun drink to drink. Overall, it kind of reminded Figment of cherry lemonade.

Elote Pretzel - 5 oz Pretzel topped with Corn 3 ways, Cilantro Sprigs, Radish, Cotija and Flavored Crema.

Pym Tasting Lab
Popping Particle Punch - Non-alcoholic Carbonated Pineapple Hurricane with Grenadine and Flavor Bursts. Figment could hear the drink popping as he drank it (think Pop Rocks). Otherwise, the drink was okay, but not one of his favorites.

Pyms Snack Molecules - Mini Pretzels, Honey-roasted Peanuts and Popped Sorghum with Spring Flavors.

Cafe Orleans
Chicken Gumbo - Andouille Sausage, Tasso Ham, and Peppers with Rice. Always yummy; Figment was glad to see this back on the mneu.

Battered & Fried Monte Cristo Sandwich- Sliced Turkey, Ham and Swiss with Season Preserves and Pommes Frites. Figment likes this classic Disneyland dish. It was crispy on the outside and not too oily.

Roasted Chicken - Pomme Frites and Chicken Jus. The chicken was still good, but the old-style pomme frites (thin) were better; the current (steak) fries were too thick.

Shrimp & Grits - Andouille Sausage, Corn-Pepper Relish and Wilted Greens.

Plaza Inn
Fried Chicken - Three pieces of Chicken fried to a golden brown and seasoned with distinctive Herbs and Spices, served with Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk Biscuit and a mixture of Vegetables. One of Figment's favorite QS meals!

Jolly Holiday
Jolly Holiday Combo - Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup. Yummy (as always).

Mine Cart Brownie - White Chocolate-dipped Dark Chocolate Brownie topped with Sugar Gems. Cute to look at, but not really anything special.

Raspberry Rose Mickey Macaron - Raspberry-Rose Almond filling and fresh Raspberries. Figment's favorite macaron!

Electric Parade Macaron - Yellow Macaron filled with Honey Buttercream and Lemon Curd, topped with Rainbow Sprinkles and Electrical Parade Drum Decoration. A nice addition for MSEP!

Egg Bacon Croissant with Fruit - Flaky Croissant filled with Egg, Bacon, Cheese, and Hollandaise Sauce served with Fruit. A good breakfast option, but it could stand to be warmer (it was room temperature).

 

[figment_jii]

April 2022, Continued

Kat Saka’s Kettle
Chocolate Popcorn - Chocolate + Popcorn = YUM!

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Batuuan Beef Pot Roast - Beef Pot Roast, Cavatelli Pasta, Wilted Kale, Mushrooms. This one of Figment's favorite items from Docking Bay (sadly, it's not the menu at the moment).

Batuu-Bon - Chocolate Cake, White Chocolate Mousse, Coffee Custard - Another long-time favorite!

Ronto Roasters
Ronto Wrap - Roasted Pork, Grilled Pork Sausage, Peppercorn Sauce, tangy Slaw, wrapped in Pita. Figment likes this one (the breakfast version is also really good).

Ronto-less Garden Wrap - Plant-Based Sausage, Spicy Kimchi Slaw, Sweet Pickled Cucumber, Plant-Based Gochujang Spread, Wrapped in Pita. This was not that spicy and surprisingly pretty good, but he still likes the regular and breakfast wraps better.

Two Dragons in Batuu

Fantasyland Popcorn - The colorful bits are fun and actually pretty good.

Red Rose Tavern
Pineapple Night Light - Fresh Pineapple Purée and Sprite® with Glow Cube. This drink was okay, but the pineapple bits were not that finely pureed, so a lot of it ended up in the bottom of the cup (with the ice). This was one of those drinks that sounded good in concept, but needed a bit more work on execution.

Award Wiener
Uptown Chili Dog - All-Beef Hot Dog topped with Home-style Chili, Pepper Jack Cheese and Corn Chips served on a Toasted Bun with Filmstrip Fries. Figment was disappointed this time. He normally likes this hot dog, but this time, there was very little chili (could barely taste it).

Strawberry Shortcake Funnel Cake Fries - Dusted with Cinnamon-Vanilla Sugar, topped with Strawberries and Whipped Topping, drizzled with Strawberry Sauce and garnished with Mint. Yum!

Oga’s Cantina
Tarkenian Night Flower - Refreshing Blend of Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, with flavors of Ginger and Huckleberry, garnished with Sweet Hibiscus Flower. Surprisingly good and not too sweet.

Happabore Sampler - a Selection of Cured Meats, Artisan Cheeses, Rations, Crackers. It was an interesting selection, but it need more crackers (or stuff to eat the "rations" with).

 

[Pluto468]

Top to bottom: Happabore Sampler and Batuu bits from Oga's, World of Color dessert plate & drink, River Belle Terrace premium dining Loaded Bites and pulled pork sandwich, Pirate Paaaarfait from French market (This was so good!), Quantam Pretzel and proton punch from Pym's.

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[Pluto468]

Top to bottom: Mint Julep and beignet from Mint Julep Bar, Hyperdrive from Oga's, Egg sandwich & Mickey sugar cookie & cinnamon apple muffin from Jolly Holiday, American breakfast and Tangoroa toast from Tangoroa Terrace, 2 plates from Goofy's, Ever expanding Cinna-Pym toast from Pym's.

 

[bluecruiser]

Thanks for those pictures.

It would help this non-local (who only gets to DLR every other year) if you could post more about each picture - what restaurant/location it's from and what are the food items in the picture.

 

[Pluto468]

Thanks for those pictures.

It would help this non-local (who only gets to DLR every other year) if you could post more about each picture - what restaurant/location it's from and what are the food items in the picture.

I posted the pictures from my phone, I just have to figure out how to edit them to add descriptions

 

[figment_jii]

This is HalloweenTime...and it was Hot! (September 2022)
Figment and family returned to Disneyland to celebrate the start of HalloweenTime! It’s a time for pumpkins and ghosts and cooling weather. Unfortunately, no one told that to the weather and the start of HalloweenTime coincided with an intense heatwave! Disneyland, while always fun, is not as much fun when it’s 100+F outside. There is surprisingly little in the way of indoor air conditioned areas (aside from shops) or dining locations. Portable fans and water bottles were everyone's best friends! Still, Figment and his family managed to visit several different dining locations (sometimes just for a snack or drink) in between retreating back to the room to escape the heat (and humidity).

Figment and his family returned to Disneyland at the end of September for a shorter trip and it was, luckily, a lot better weather!

Plaza Inn, Dinner
The Plaza Inn is one of the few CS places with some fully indoor (and air conditioned) seating.

Pot Roast - Slow-roasted served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Buttermilk Biscuit, and seasonal Vegetables. Good flavor and filling!

Chopped Salad - Chicken on a bed of Greens, tossed with Cheddar, Bacon, Four-Bean Medley, and Pickled Onions, served with our signature Croutons. The salad was pretty good and on a hot day, it was a welcome dinner!

Fried Chicken - Three pieces of Chicken, fried to a golden brown, seasoned with distinctive Herbs and Spices, served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Buttermilk Biscuit and seasonal Vegetables. Figment’s family’s favorite dish at Plaza Inn. Crispy outside, moist inside and lots of flavor!

Refreshment Corner, Dinner
A good choice for a post-firework dinner/midnight snack.
Chili Cheese Dog Basket - Premium Hot Dog topped with All-Beef Chili topped with Shredded Cheese and served with a Small Bag of Chips. Very messy, but yummy.

Hearty Chili - All-Beef Chili served in a Sourdough Bread Bowl topped with Shredded Cheese. Same chili as the hot dog, so Figment liked it!

Galactic Grill, Snack
Blood Orange Slush - Blood Orange Slush with a swirl of Raspberry Sauce and a Glow Cube. This one was very sweet…almost too sweet.

Blue Raspberry Slush - Blue Raspberry Slush served with a Light-Up Glow Cube. This was sweet, but a little tart. Figment liked this one better than the blood orange one.

Ronto Roasters, Breakfast
Figment and his family always enjoy having breakfast on Batuu. This time, we sat overlooking the Falcon and got to watch as R2-D2 and a mechanic tried to “fix” the Falcon.

Ronto Morning Wrap - Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Pork Sausage, Shredded Cheddar, Peppercorn Sauce, wrapped in Pita. This is one of Figment's favorite breakfast items in the park. Lots of flavor, but it can be kind of messy to eat

Alien Pizza Planet, Dinner
Not entirely air conditioned, but the back patio area is at least covered and somewhat cooler feeling.

Astro Antipasto Salad - Crisp Lettuce with Pepperoni, Tomatoes, Mixed Olives, Pepperoncini, fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Artichoke Hearts, and Roasted Onion, with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Shaved Parmesan Cheese. This was a pretty hearty salad with lots of flavor.

Centurion Shrimp Caesar Salad - Garlic Shrimp atop crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in Caesar Dressing, with Croutons and Parmesan Cheese. It was pretty good, well flavored and refreshing on a hot day.

Vampire Alien Macaron - Vampire Alien Macaron Shell filled with Blackberry Buttercream and Lemon Curd. Cute and yummy!

French Market, Lunch
French Market is a good choice for a meal and some people watching.

Slow-roasted Beef Signature Po’ Boy - Fried Onions and Creamy Horseradish Sauce served on a Rustic Roll with Au Jus and Seasoned Chips. Good flavor, but kind of messy.

Herb-roasted Chicken - Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, served with Chef's Choice of Vegetables. The rub seemed a little different than previous times (a bit spicier), but still tasty (and very filling).

Jambalaya - Creole-style Seafood, Chicken and Andouille Sausage Stew over Rice. Another one of Figment’s long-time favorites!

Red Rose Tavern, Snack
Grave Stuff - Traditional Grey Stuff topped with Chocolate Tombstone and Halloween Sprinkles. This tasted just like the normal grey stuff, but in a cute Halloween presentation.

Classic Poutine - Slow-cooked beef, gravy, cheese curds, and spiced, pickled red onions on waffle fries. Figment was sad to see this is no longer being offered, but it was really yummy!

 

[bluecruiser]

Chili Cheese Dog Basket - Premium Hot Dog topped with All-Beef Chili topped with Shredded Cheese and served with a Small Bag of Chips. Very messy, but yummy.

Hearty Chili - All-Beef Chili served in a Sourdough Bread Bowl topped with Shredded Cheese. Same chili as the hot dog, so Figment liked it!

Pardon me, I've never heard the term before ... does "All-Beef Chili" mean it doesn't have any beans? I'm not a fan of beans so this sounds great to me.

 

[figment_jii]

Pardon me, I've never heard the term before ... does "All-Beef Chili" mean it doesn't have any beans? I'm not a fan of beans so this sounds great to me.

Correct! The "All-Beef Chili" did not have beans, which was a bonus for my family.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Question: the Plaza Inn meal descriptions say they come with a biscuit, but in the photos I see breadsticks. Do the meals usually come with biscuits and they were out or is this what they call a “biscuit”?

 

[figment_jii]

Question: the Plaza Inn meal descriptions say they come with a biscuit, but in the photos I see breadsticks. Do the meals usually come with biscuits and they were out or is this what they call a “biscuit”?

It normally comes with a biscuit, but we are not a fan of those so we ask for breadsticks instead.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

It normally comes with a biscuit, but we are not a fan of those so we ask for breadsticks instead.

Ahhhh that makes sense, thank you!

 

[figment_jii]

This is HalloweenTime...and it was Hot! (September 2022), Continued

Jolly Holiday, Snack
Figment’s favorite place for a post-fireworks snack!

Pumpkin Cheesecake - Classic Pumpkin Cheesecake decorated with a Chocolate Spider Web and Spiced Chantilly. Still very good! This is one of Figment’s favorite HalloweenTime treats.

Mickey Mummy Macaron - Mummy Mickey Macaron Shell with a Cookies and Crème filling. Very sweet, but yummy.

Raspberry Rose Mickey Macaron - with Raspberry-Rose Almond filling and fresh Raspberries. Another one of Figment’s long-time favorite snacks.

Jolly Holiday Combo - Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup. One of Figment’s favorite late-night (i.e., cooler temperature) meals.

Marucie’s Treats, Snack
This cart has been part of Fantasy Faire for a very long time, but Figment keeps forgetting about it! He made a point of wandering over there to try the slushy and donuts.

Boysen Apple Freeze & Maurice's Pieces - Donut Holes tossed in Chocolate Sugar. The Boysen Apple Freeze was very sweet; Figment would have like it more if it was a little tarter (i.e., more of the Boysen syrup). The Maurice’s Pieces were little donut holes (good flavor, but nothing really special).

Boysen Apple Freeze & Churro Gear - Donut tossed in Cinnamon Sugar. The “gear” came in two shapes - a standard/plain donut shape and one that was “gear” like. It was a pretty standard tasting donut.

Gibson Girl, Snack
Every trip to Disneyland needs ice cream sundaes!

Rocky Road Halloween Sundae - Rocky Road Waffle Bowl, Rocky Road Ice Cream, Marshmallow Cream, Hot Fudge and Whipped Cream, topped with Sprinkles. Figment really liked the sundae…the waffle bowl was especially yummy!

Hungry Bear, Snack
Watermelon Lemonade Freeze - In sharp contrast to the other slushies, this one was sour! In hindsight, Figment thinks this one needed the whipped cream to cut the sourness.

Cafe Orleans, Lunch
Cafe Orleans is one of our favorite spots and while some of usual favorite items weren't on the menu, we couldn't skip Cafe Orleans. In hindsight, outdoor eating in 100+ weather, even with shade was not a great idea. It was hot and we didn't drink nearly enough cold water to counter the effects of the heat.

Mint Julep - a refreshing drink.

Chicken Gumbo - Andouille Sausage, Tasso Ham, and Peppers with Rice. Figment still likes this gumbo a lot and wishes they had a full meal sized portion.

Steak Frites - Flat Iron Steak, Pommes Frites, Remoulade and Salsa Verde. The steak had good flavor.

Roasted Chicken - Pommes Frites and Chicken Jus. Alas, the chicken was just okay, but not really memorable. Figment substituted the normal sides for the pommes frites, but the normal sides (mashed potatoes and market vegetables) might have helped give the dish a bit of needed moisture.

Halloween Crème Brûlée - Crème Brûlée, Cookies and Cream Streusel, Candy Worm and Oogie Shortbread Cookie. Figment liked the way this dessert looked…very fitting for NOS during HalloweenTime. It had good flavor, but Figment still likes beignets better.

Docking Bay7 Food and Cargo, Dinner
Another one of Figment’s family’s favorite places of a CS meal. We like to sit outside and watch the people visiting Batuu.

Cold Brew Black Caf - Cold Brew Coffee topped with Sweet Cream Cheese and Chocolate Puffs and Cold Brew Black Caf with Taro Topper - Nitro Cold Brew topped with a Sweet Taro Cream - Both of these drinks were pretty good. The Taro one was not as sweet as the Black Caf.

Ishi Tib-style Pasta with Braised Beef Bantha - Beef Pot Roast with Coconut Curry Sauce, Pasta, and Mixed Vegetables. The curry had a slight bite, but good flavor. Figment hopes this will stay on the menu!

Gungan Broth Noodles - Roasted Pork, Angel Hair Pasta, Bok Choy, Mushrooms, Yuzu-Tomato Compote, Pesto-Tonkotsu Broth. Another LIfe Day offering that returned. Figment really likes this ramen-like dish.

Vintian Mineral Mousse - Banana Brûlée-centered Dark Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Mousse, Vanilla Chantilly, Chocolate Crumble, Cherry Garnish. Figment really liked this dessert - especially the chocolate mousse dome.

Kat Saka’s Kettle, Lunch
Char Siu Chicken Drumsticks - Char Siu-glazed Chicken Drumsticks. This was something new! The drumsticks were pretty big and really yummy. The glaze was slightly salty, a little sweet, and very sticky. Yum!

 

[figment_jii]

This is HalloweenTime...and it was Hot! (September 2022), Continued
Tiki Juice Bar, Snack
Dole Whip Float + Fireworks = Awesome End to a Day!
Dole Whip Float - DOLE® Pineapple Juice topped with DOLE Whip® Pineapple Soft Serve

Mint Julep Bar, Snack
Mickey-shaped Beignets - topped with Powdered Sugar. Everything tastes better Mickey-shaped.

Hibiscus Mint Julep - A refreshing blend of Hibiscus and Mint with a hint of Lime. Figment really liked this mint julep. It was a little sweeter than the normal mint julep, but quite refreshing.

Bengal Barbecue, Snack
Jungle Julep - Refreshing Slush of Pineapple, Orange, Grape and Lemon Juices. Another good option on a hot day!

Pork Belly Skewer - Grilled Pork Belly with Hoisin Sauce, Pickled Carrots and Daikon topped with Cilantro and Safari Skewer - Bacon-wrapped Asparagus. This time the pork belly was good (fatty, but not too fatty) and the asparagus was tender.

Carnation Cafe, Lunch
Fried Pickles - Hand-battered Panko Fried Dill Pickles with House Sauce. One of Figment’s favorite appetizers!

Baked Potato Soup - Topped with Fried Potato, Bacon, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Sour Cream, and Chives. This soup is very rich and filling.

Walt's Chili - Hearty Chili topped with Cheese, Sour Cream, Chives, and a Corn Bread Garnish. Figment hasn’t had this one in a while, but it remains a favorite.

Roasted Turkey Club Sandwich - Freshly-sliced Turkey, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Monterey Jack, Lettuce, Avocado, Mayonnaise and Lemon Aïoli on Toasted Sourdough, served with fresh Fruit. This was a pretty standard club sandwich…it was okay, but not really memorable.

Parmesan Toasted Patty Melt - Angus Chuck Patty, Monterey Jack, Grilled Onions and House Sauce on Toasted Parmesan Sourdough Bread served with fresh Fruit. It was big, but good. It reminded Figment of a hamburger, but on slices of bread instead of a bun.

Braised Short Rib - with seasoned Fries and Seasonal Vegetables. Good flavor and very filling.

Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Snack
Maleficent Mickey Ear Hat Bowl with Chocolate Brownie Sundae - Fudge Brownie, Rocky Road Ice Cream, Hot Fudge and a Hard Chocolate Shell, served in a Chocolate-dipped Waffle Cup and topped with White Chocolate Chips. Another yummy sundae! Similar to the one at Gibson Girl, but with a brownie.

Strawberry Sundae - Scoops of Strawberry Ice Cream served in a Waffle Cup topped with Strawberry Sauce, Whipped Cream and a Cherry. Figment always likes this sundae.

Cereal Sundae - Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Cream, Berry Compote, Mixed Cereal and Whipped Cream, served in a Waffle Cup and topped with Fruity Cereal. This sundae was good, but the cereal was a bit odd. Ultimately, Figment likes the Oswald Sundae better.

Pym’s Test Kitchen, Snack
Experiment 027: Butter Pecan Cold Brew - Butter Pecan-flavored Cold Brew topped with Candied Pecans. Alas, Figment had high hopes for this one, but it didn’t really work for him. It was too sweet for the family member that likes straight black coffee, but not sweet enough for the one that likes Starbucks’ cold brew.

Award Wieners, Lunch
Bacon Street Dog - All-Beef Hot Dog dipped in a House-made Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup topped with Grilled Onions, Bell Peppers and crispy Bacon Crumbles served on a Toasted Bun with Filmstrip Fries. Figment likes to have a hot dog before getting an ice cream sundae at Clarabelle’s. This one has bacon on it - yum!

Oogie Boogie Funnel Cake Fries - Dusted with Crushed Chocolate Crème-filled Cookies and topped with Whipped Cream, Cookie Pieces, Gummy Candies and Chocolate Candies. Funnel cake fries are fun to eat! These were sweet, kind of messy, and very green.

Smokejumpers Grill, Snack
Cranberry-Grape Punch - Cranberry and Grape Juices, Ginger Ale, Blackberry Syrup, Blackberry Puree and Orange flavor-filled Boba. This drink didn’t really work for Figment. It had a weird texture and odd flavor.

Troubadour Tavern, Snack
Pride Rock Punch - Gold Peak® Tea, Pineapple, Mango, Tamarind and Orange Juice over Ice. This was one of Figment’s favorite new drinks he tried this HalloweenTime.
Hakuna Matata Sweets - Coconut Macaroon, Pineapple Orange Thumbprint and Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie topped with Cacao Nibs, with a White Chocolate Animal Print Decor. This cookie set was pretty good. Figment especially liked the thumbprint cookie and the chocolate one.

Coconut Macaroon

Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie topped with Cacao Nibs

Grand Californian, Snack
Mickey Zombie Cookie - The cookie was pretty good; very similar to the one at the Holidays.

Jack Skellington Cookie

Ballast Point, Lunch
This was a new place for Figment and his family. He had high hopes for this restaurant, but it was just okay. The food wasn’t very memorable. With all the other places to eat in the Disneyland Resort, Figment’s family isn’t likely to go back to Ballast Point in the near future.

Menu

Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast - crisp Romaine Hearts, Roasted Garlic Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan Crisps, Caesar Dressing. The salad was just okay, but nothing special.

Island Crunch Salad with Grilled Chicken - Pineapple, Cashews, Lettuce Bok Choy, Shredded Carrots, Beansprouts, Sesame Ginger Soy Vinaigrette. There was a lot of pineapple, but the other ingredients were kind of blah (and a bit tough). He wouldn’t get this salad again.

Ahi Poke - Hawaiian marinated Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Ginger Vinaigrette, Sriracha Aïoli, Onions, Kelp, Macadamia Nuts, Wonton Chips. This was probably the best of the dishes Figment’s family tried. The flavor was pretty good, but didn’t really permeate all of the fish.

 

[bluecruiser]

Carnation Cafe, Lunch
Fried Pickles - Hand-battered Panko Fried Dill Pickles with House Sauce. One of Figment’s favorite appetizers!

What does the House sauce taste like? And is it spicy?

 

[figment_jii]

What does the House sauce taste like? And is it spicy?

It's kind of like a ranch dressing with a tiny amount of Sriracha (or other hot) sauce. It's not spicy despite the hot sauce...I think the hot sauce is more for color and, perhaps, a slight tang.

The Parks Blog posted a recipe for it (while the taste to me is slightly different than the one the recipe produces, it's close enough that you'll get the idea).
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ion-cafe-at-disneyland-park-need-we-say-more/

 

[figment_jii]

(I just realized that, while I wrote this just after the trip, I forgot to post it!)
Figment’s 2023 HolidayTime
Figment and his family headed down to Disneyland to celebrate the start of the Holiday season. There were so many new foods to try, souvies to collect, and things to see and do!

Festival of the Holidays, Lunch, Dinner & Snack
Figment always enjoys going to the parks during one of the many Festivals, but he is beginning to wonder if maybe the festivals have run their course with him. While the old favorites remain favorites, all of the new things he’s tried lately have been pretty disappointing.

Pork Belly Adobo - Garlic Fried Rice with Braised Pork Belly, Chicharron Pieces, and Green Onion & Ceylon Splash - Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Ceylon Black Tea, Passion Fruit Juice, Coconut Syrup, and Calamansi Purée Garnished with an Edible Purple Orchid. Figment liked the adobo in past years and this year is no exception. The meat was tender and flavorful. The drink was good - not too sweet, with only a hint of coconut.

Brisket Slider with Smoked Onions and Horseradish Ketchup on a Pretzel Roll & Cherry-Mango Punch - Cherry Syrup, Mango, and Peach Nectars with Lemon Juice Garnished with a Frozen Peach. The punch was sweet, but actually quite refreshing. The slider had a good flavor, but it was tiny for the price (basically two bites).

Chicken Tikka Masala with Cardamom Basmati Rice, Lemon Raita, Cilantro, and Garlic Naan Crumble & Mrs. Claus’ Hot Cocoa Macaron - a Red Macaron Filled with Chocolate Hot Cocoa filling and Ganache finished with a Chocolate Decoration. The tikka masala was a disappointment. It was a bit spicy, but had none of the sauciness or creaminess that he normally associates with tikka masala. The flavor was very curry-forward…if they had said this was chicken curry, he would have been less disappointed. It was basically chunks of chicken over rice.

IMPOSSIBLE Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes with Classic Gravy and Crispy Shallots & Blood Orange-Pom Limeade - Pomegranate and Lime Juices with Cookie Butter and Blood Orange Syrups garnished with a Lime Wheel. The meatloaf was weird…the texture was odd (kind of mashy) and the flavor wasn’t terribly meatloaf-like. Figment likes Impossible burgers, but this meatloaf was another disappointment. The drink was okay.

Turkey Poutine - Layers of Roasted Turkey, Sweet Potato Bites, Cheese Curds, and Gravy topped with Frosted Cranberries. This was the worst thing he tried at this year’s Festival. It wasn’t as bad as the Frushi from the 2018 F&W Festival, but this is definitely a “one-and-done”. The turkey was tough, the sweet potato was dry, cheese curds were crumbly (no “squeak”), the gravy was pretty minimal and flavorless, and the cranberries were super tart. Nothing about this dish worked.

Chocolate Bourbon-flavored Tart - Made with TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces: Layers of Caramel and Chocolate Bourbon-Flavored Mousse made with TWIX Cookie Bar pieces. Now this was the only new thing that he tried that he liked. The tart was very rich and very good!

Red Rose Taverne, Lunch
Red Rose Taverne had a number of new items for the holidays, so Figment wanted to try several of them!

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich - Fried Chicken Filet, Crispy Prosciutto, Swiss Cheese, Spinach and Dijon Mayo on a Toasted Bun, served with Taverne Potato Bites. This was a surprisingly good sandwich. The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist, with good flavor. He would get this again (hopefully it’ll be on the menu in the future!).

Holiday Flatbread - Pepperoni, Sausage, and Ham Flatbread topped with Arugula. This was a pretty good flatbread. There were lots of toppings.

Loaded Potato Bites - Braised Beef, Gravy and Cheese Curds on Taverne Potato Bites, topped with Pickled Onions. Figment misses the poutine that they used to have, but this was pretty close. The potato bites (aka Tater Tots) actually added a nice crunchy texture and the braised beef was flavorful and tender.

Holiday Grey Stuff - Traditional Grey Stuff with a Holiday Twist. The grey stuff is always good!

Ronto Roasters, Breakfast
This is still one of Figment’s favorite places to have breakfast. It has two of his favorite drinks (Meiloorun Juice and Tatooine Sunset) and the always yummy Ronto Morning Wrap!

Meiloorun Juice - Pineapple Juice, Minute Maid® Lemonade, with Blueberry, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, and Desert Pear.

Tatooine Sunset - Gold Peak® Unsweetened Tea, Minute Maid® Lemonade with Melon and Blueberry.

Ronto Morning Wrap - Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Pork Sausage, Shredded Cheddar, Peppercorn Sauce, wrapped in Pita. Figment actually likes the morning wrap better than the normal wrap, so he tries to make sure he gets over to Batuu before the breakfast menu ends.

Kat Settle, Snack
Outpost Mix - Colorful blend of seasonal flavors (blend of Caramel and Chocolate-glazed Popcorn. Chocolate and caramel - always a good combo!

Gibson Girl, Snack
No trip to Disneyland would be complete without some ice cream (either from GIbson Girl or Clarabelle’s).

Root Beer Float - Two Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream served with Barq's® Root Beer. Something a little different, but still yummy!

Peppermint Holiday Sundae - Two Scoops of Peppermint Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Crushed Peppermint, and Chocolate Crème Cookies. Figment really likes peppermint ice cream, so he wanted to try both sundaes. The Gibson Girl one had chocolate creme (aka Oreo) cookies and a white chocolate dipped waffle bowl. So yummy!

Refreshment Corner, Dinner
Chili Cheese Dog Basket - Premium Hot Dog topped with All-Beef Chili. Figment always enjoys the hot dogs at Refreshment Corner. He did note that the chili had beans in it - he thought it didn’t last time, but it probably did and he just forgot.

 

[cruisehopeful]

I actually forgot about this thread, but I took a few pictures at Magic Key Terrace on Sunday. I had a solo lunch and it was the highlight of my quick little overnight visit to the parks.
I had the impossible Meatball Pizza 10/10 it was spectacular.
Mint Julep Cocktail 7/10 for the lack of mint flavor. I even smashed up the mint leaves to try to get some mint flavor, but it didn't really hit.
For dessert, I had the churros and ice cream. 10/10 I am not a churro person and I don't eat churros in the parks, but the picture looked good and the churros were very fresh and crunchy on the outside, warm and creamy on the inside.

 

[roxy72]

Does anyone have new foodie pics to add? Bumping up this amazing thread!