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Celebrate The Holidays At The Disneyland Resort With Festive Food Offerings
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The Holidays are here at The Disneyland Resort, check-out these seasonal food classics that's sure to please every palette. Chef Moses from the Blue Bayou, teaches Josiah how to make a fruit Brown Skewer. This easy to make dessert is sure to be a great crowd pleasure at your next holiday gathering or just at home with your kids. During the holidays at the resort, you an enjoy a cornucopia of seasonal ...
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
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Having grown up in Southern California, I can't remember a time when I wasn't aware of Disneyland. I've loved the amusement park and all things Disney since I was itty bitty. I can remember being carried out to the car while it was still dark out when I was a little girl only to wake up again at Disneyland in awe. Now as an adult, I still find the "Happiest Place on Earth" just that. There's no ...
Celebrate Mardi Gras With Tiana, Snacks
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Just because Southern California is nowhere near New Orleans doesn't mean you can't celebrate Mardi Gras in style. And Disneyland in Anaheim is pulling out all the stops to make this a Mardi Gras to remember. On select dates through March 11, the park is celebrating with the New Orleans Bayou Bash. Park visitors can experience tasty treats along with mini-parades and live music. With New Orleans ...
Disneyland Prepares For 24-Hour Party
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Disneyland is making preparations to stay open for a 24-hour party, including special foods that will only be available overnight. The company is having a promotion for Leap Day, called One More Disney Day, in which both Disneyland in Anaheim and Magic Kingdom in Florida will operate for 24 hours -- the first time resorts on both coasts will be open for that long at the same time. The parks will open ...
7 Tips For Tackling Disneyland In A Day
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I've been to Disneyland hundreds of times over the last two decades and have been writing the Funland theme park blog for about four years now. As a result, people are always asking me how to do everything at Disneyland in a single day. The short answer is you probably can't. It can be a struggle for even hard-core fans with military assault-like strategies. The longer answer is there's lots of ways ...
Special Fantasmic Anniversary Dessert At Cafe Orleans
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Disneyland annual pass-holders witnessed a special 20th anniversary, after-hours performance of Fantasmic! on Monday. The multimedia show began with a four-minute prologue showing planning and preparation for the attraction and its premiere in May, 1992. The event took place at 11:30 p.m., after the park was closed to all but pass-holders who had picked up tickets in advance to attend. Even ...
Solo Parent Can Do Disneyland
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Fear not, intrepid parent. Going solo at the Happiest Place on Earth isn't the worst idea you've ever had. With some planning, expert advice and a shot of courage, it could be one of your most memorable trips to Disneyland. For Amanda Ficili, mother-and-daughter trips to Disneyland are great opportunities to bond. "It was a little intimidating the first time because there's so much to see and ...
Fantasmic Fun At Anaheim Disneyland
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As summer winds down, be sure not to miss the musical extravaganza Fantasmic! at Disneyland in Anaheim. The show depicts Mickey's rousing dream of good versus evil. This colorful phantasmagoria pits famous Disney characters heroes and villains in sweeping battles rendered with symphonic majesty. Disney characters perform in digital movie form on enormous screens of water and live. Dazzling ...
Disney Begins 4 Million Dollar Big Thunder Overhaul
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Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will undergo its biggest project in more than three decades when the ride closes Monday for at least nine months. The Frontierland ride, which mimics a runaway mine train through an Old West canyon, will close so crews can begin a makeover that will last until fall. A reopening date has yet to be announced. The renovation will cost $4 million, according ...
Love Is In The Air At Disneyland
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2013 is a special year at Disneyland. Each and every week Disneyland will be doing spectacular, interesting and awe (and aww!) inspiring new things as part of a program called Limited Time Magic. And Valentine's Day week is particularly special with all sorts of awesome added magic in honor of love, sweet love. What do they have planned for True Love Week? Disneyland announced: Romantic Setting: ...
How To Eat Vegetarian At Disneyland And California Adventure
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Disney fans and animal lovers (no, we're not talking fans of Simba) might have had a hard time finding vegetarian eats on visits to the park in the past, but thanks to the increasing popularity of meat-free diets, the folks at Disneyland have decided to point out a few more options for those steering clear of animal protein. In a recent post over at the Disney Blogs, one writer points out some of the ...
Have A Relaxing Disneyland Staycation
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Disneyland used to be a "one and done" visit a one-day rush through Disneyland with a pit stop at California Adventure for a couple of favorite rides and then home. That's almost impossible to do now as the new-and-improved California Adventure with Cars Land is a destination itself and Disneyland continues to add new attractions and shows. These days, stay a night or two; make it a staycation and your ...
Disneyland With A Preschooler 7 Genius Tips For Avoiding Meltdowns And Bankruptcy
When you figure in the high cost, endless lines, height restrictions and miles of walking, does it ever make sense to take a preschooler to Disneyland?
Yes, as long as their adults adjust their expectations, plan carefully and slow waaay down. Because, let's face it, most preschoolers are too young to understand what Disneyland is all about. It's the parental (and grandparental) ...
Eating My Way Through Disneyland Food Reporters Reveal Disney Diet Lessons
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In less than two months, restaurant critic Brad A. Johnson and I embarked on a gastronomical journey through Disneyland Resort that, at times, was both gut-wrenching and palate-pleasing. It was a plum assignment. We bought annual passes - before the prices went up! - and spent most workdays doing what we love to do: eat and evaluate. To review 70 restaurants in six weeks, we decided to divide and ...
Make Disneyland The Healthiest Place On Earth With These Cleaner Eating Hacks
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And look, a full day at Disneyland can easily get you 20,000 to 30,000 steps on your Fitbit (my stint yesterday got me 27,000 - about 11 miles with 2,500 calories burned), so honestly, you don't need to worry about it too much, especially if this trip is a once-a-year treat to yourself. But if you really are trying to stay on course (or you have an annual pass!), there are some surprisingly healthier ...
10 Most Delish Foods at Disneyland Resort
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Here's what you need to try, whether you're headed to Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure. Plan your trip around these treats, and you'll immediately understand why Disney's known as the Happiest Place on Earth - provided you're wearing your roomiest stretchy pants, of course. Lemon Rose Cake What's even more surprising than this bright yellow-and-red mini cake is its layers of flavor ...
10 Best Places To Take A Break At Disneyland
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Hot and tired of tromping around theme parks at the Disneyland Resort? We're there for you. Here are the best places to catch a break and cool down. At some point, like most of us, you've probably been inside the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln theater. Yes, it's a little dated. But you know why its moments are still great? Because you get 16 minutes of blissful, dark, uninterrupted, air ...
10 Most Essential Foods At Disneyland True Fans Know These Classics Well
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The rides and attractions aren't the only experiences at Disneyland. Any regular Disney-goer can conjure up a few must-eat items -and, yes, there are mouse-shaped snacks aplenty - but other great dishes are flying just under the radar or off the main tourist drag. These are the Disneyland foods that will make your next trip to the Happiest Place on Earth completely satisfying. 1. Dole Whip Dole ...
17 Ways To Save Money On A Trip To Disneyland
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It probably hasn't escaped your attention that going to Disneyland costs a small fortune these days, and we're not just talking about the ticket prices. Food, parking and souvenirs will also eat up your children's inheritance. Here are some tips to help manage the cost: 1. Go on a weekday. Disneyland has moved to a three-tier pricing system, with weekends as the most expensive. Try to avoid the most ...
A Perfect 48 Hours Of Eating At Disneyland Resort
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Theme park food normally brings to mind wilted hot dogs and sad soft serve cones, but Disney cares far too much about its culinary program to stoop so low at its original park. The perfect 48 hours in the Happiest Place on Earth are filled with much less junk food than you'd anticipate, with generous options for strong cocktails, sit-down dinners that don't disappoint, and plenty of unique eats that'll ...
Disneyland Tries Its Hand At Modern Nostalgia With Disney Channel Nite
When Disneyland broke from its usual tradition and released a year 's worth of upcoming park programming all at once, there was a particular event that got the internet 's attention: Disney Channel Nite, which the company described as “an all-new evening event celebrating iconic Disney Channel TV shows and characters.” When I heard “iconic Disney Channel TV shows,” my head went immediately to ...
Disneyland Announces Details For Pride Nite 2024
Experience Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite as it returns to the Disneyland Resort for its second year, promising new celebrations, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise, tasty cuisine, and refreshing beverages. Mark your calendars as this separately ticketed, after-hours extravaganza takes place at Disneyland Park on June 18 and 20, 2024. Get ready for a whole lot of fun, and stay tuned for updates ...
He Lost His Home To Disneyland Decades Later He Ran The Park
There are Disneyland secrets, like secret Easter eggs built into rides. Then there are Disneyland secrets, hidden on the statue of Walt Disney 's tie or in decode-able clues left by Imagineers or in a nondescript building that's actually a private home hidden away at Disneyland. And then there 's the Dominguez Palm, a piece of history older than the park, with a story that starts long before Mickey ...
Disneyland The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Summer Nightastic! The Good The best part of last Friday's media day at the Disneyland Resort had to be the news from a talk show-style presentation put on by the resort's marketing department called What's New, What's Next. Summer Nightastic! is the name of the Disneyland Resort's summer 2009 marketing campaign. It covers everything from dance parties to new lighting effects, enhancements to ...
Cheap Disneyland Kids Meal That's Not Nasty
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When my kids were little, we had annual passes to Disneyland and went frequently, always taking a break to eat a hot meal when they started to fade and get crabby. I can't say I was impressed with the gustatory selections there, especially since my kids never wanted anything healthy, preferring pizza or burgers and fries. The few restaurants there that served healthier fare seemed more expensive ...
Disneyland Frites With Treats
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While I was at Disneyland for the premiere of World of Color, I stopped by Cafe Orleans. What a fabulous place to catch a meal. The nearby Blue Bayou is often filled to capacity, and same-day reservations can be tricky. I was able to get immediate seating at Cafe Orleans, however. The Cajun-Creole menu is similar to Blue Bayou, including the famous Monte Cristo, but at lower prices. At the suggestion ...
Taste Of Disney
As a fat person who enjoys eating, and more importantly enjoys the camaraderie of eating with friends or family at the table. I have to admit one of the main thoughts of visiting Disneyland for a day is the thought of all the snacks to be had and eaten while there enjoying the park. I mean for me it really is a main concern. At 52, Italian, and carrying a 250 pound frame it is the only time I can ...
Ultimate Guide To Disneyland Theme Parks
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A recent visit to the Disneyland Hotel with my children inevitably led me to the adjacent world-famous Disleyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, which now offer a plethora of perks for the luxe-minded family vacationer. When even an extraordinary day at Disneyland just won't do, consider these elite experience options: Disneyland VIP Tour Services Perfect for those ...
Eating In Disneyland Food Allergies To Favorite Spots
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So we established in the past two articles that I love Disneyland. Hearing my daughter giggle uncontrollably in the presence of princesses has brought so much joy and rest to our vacations, I just couldn't imagine a better place to take her. Another thing that makes my life rich is food. I believe food is meant to be enjoyed with every possible sense. The smell, taste, textures and the sights of ...
On A Culinary Adventure At Disneyland
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Disneyland is more than a fairytale getaway with all its variety of attractions, shows, and chance interactions with your favorite Disney characters. What often doesn't come to guests' attention is that it can also be the perfect place to experiment with new foods exclusively to Disneyland. Often mottoed as "The Happiest Place on Earth' it offers everyone a chance to try hometown favorites with an ...
15 Stunning Disneyland Foods And Drinks Worth Waiting In Line For
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Disneyland: home of fantastical fireworks, rip-roaring rides, more souvenirs than you can shake a four-fingered glove at - and, it so happens, some of the best theme park food this side of Arendelle. Bars and restaurants at the Disneyland Resort have figured out what guests crave, from sweet, buttery pineapple soft serves to boozy green screwdrivers made with five different kinds of rum. We've ...
