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10 Great Disney Restaurants Almost As Fun As The Park
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It's completely unacceptable: Our son is 7 years old and we still have never taken him to Disneyland or Disney World. But this year we're finally doing it: We're fitting one day at Disneyland into our vacation in Los Angeles. Being the food-obsessed type that I am, I immediately thought: Whatever will we eat? I pictured myself suffering through a day of sticky-sweet, starchy, heavy junk food. But Disney ...
Disneyland's Main Street, Restaurants to Expand
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Yesterday marked the beginning of a year-long expansion plan of Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. that will affect many the street's current eateries. The plan also includes a 2012 debut of a new bakery in the park. Disney doesn't seem to be losing the renovation momentum they've been showing in both parks this year, and the restaurants along Main Street, U.S.A. are next on their expansion agenda. ...
Happiest Worker Marks 55 Years At Disney
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On Friday, Disney will hold an internal party to celebrate Martinez's tenure the longest in Disneyland's history. In his signature, tall white chef's hat, Oscar Martinez holds out a hand out as he greets just about every breakfast guest sitting on the patio at Disneyland's Carnation Cafe. With a warm smile and a twinkle in his eyes, he asks a series of questions: "How long have you been ...
Disneyland Restaurants Close New One Opens
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Disneyland restaurants along Main Street U.S.A. will begin a transformation starting Thursday (today). Some food venues on the west side of Main Street U.S.A. are set to close temporarily for renovations starting Thursday. Also Thursday, the new Jolly Holiday Bakery is set to have a "soft opening," said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman. The official opening is set for Saturday. The ...
Jolly Holiday Restaurant Opens
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Mary Poppins' teaspoon that made the medicine go down is on display at Disneyland's new Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. But there's no sugar in the spoon. The sugar is in the pastry display cases. The Main Street USA restaurant officially opened Saturday but began serving park guests a couple of days earlier. It provides counter service with patio seating, in the manner of the Plaza Pavilion on ...
9 Disney Venues Temporarily Close
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Nine Disney park venues, including attractions and restaurants, will be closed for at least part of this month for routine maintenance projects. The closures include six attractions in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Three park restaurants also are undergoing renovations during part of the month. A section of Main Street, U.S.A. is reopening Wednesday, although an expanded Carnation ...
Disneyland Remodels Classic Restaurant And Shops
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Disneyland visitors can now dine indoors at a classic cafe, watch candy makers from more windows and find more space to buy ice cream or candy on Main Street, U.S.A. The final business on a block of Main Street, U.S.A. recently re-opened after a five-month renovation project. Disneyland revamped the northwest quadrant of the entrance corridor, which stretches from Carnation Cafe to Refreshment ...
Disney Gives Heave-Ho To Ho-Hum Food Items
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Is the world ready for the Banana Dog? Will kids really eat something called a Pale of Mud? The world will find out Friday, when Disneyland opens three new restaurants and introduces a line of huge, showy foods that are supposed to make visitors shout, "I want one!" "I'm focusing on the overall `wow' of the food," said James Wierzelewski, 33, Disneyland's new executive chef. "I do the `wow' kind of ...
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 ...
Disney World And Disneyland Celebrate Weeklong Fourth Of July
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On June 14, Disney Parks Blog released details on its special Fourth of July events at both Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. As part of Disney's Limited Time Magic promotion, both Disney Parks will celebrate Independence Day for an entire week, from July 1-7. Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort As the Disney Parks Blog notes, "Independence ...
Famously Dry Park Gets First Restaurant Of Its Kind With Alcohol
Despite the fact Walt Disney often ended his work day with a Scotch mist, Disneyland was, by his design, a dry park. Hoping to create an alternative to sometimes sloppy entertainment options like Coney Island, Disney envisioned a family-friendly place - sans alcohol.
In the decades since his death, however, Disneyland realized it was leaving a lot of revenue on the table by omitting ...
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 ...
Favorite Park Noshes At Disneyland
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Let's face it. All that walking, waiting, and ride hopping that you'll do at Disneyland can work up an appetite. If you're not ready to sit down to a full meal, then grabbing a quick snack or drink may be just the thing you need to recharge and keep up with the rest of the thrill seekers. Our favorite park noshes worth a try: Cove Bar - Mickey's Fun Wheel $10.25 This colorful, fruity cocktail is ...
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 ...
Disneyland Reveals Secret Menu Items
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Disneyland reveals secret menu items The main features of Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, are the teacup rides and roller coasters, but what's a day of rides without some good eats? Disneyland has released the names of a number of its secret menu items from eateries across the park. Officials said the secret items on the confirmed list are made from ingredients that are already ...
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 ...
Longest Employed Worker Chef Oscar Martinez Retires After 60 Years
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Chef Oscar Martinez, the longest tenured employee at Disneyland Resort, retired Wednesday, Sept. 27. The 81-year-old has worked at the theme park for 60 years. He's been a chef at Main Street, U.S.A.'s Carnation Cafe since 1967. A Disneyland spokeswoman said Martinez "looks forward to traveling, visiting family and hopes to find time to relax." Martinez could not be reached, he was at a ...
Disneyland vs. Knott's Berry Farm Which Is Better For You
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When it comes to storied rivalries, there's nothing like the Red Sox vs. Yankees, Army vs. Navy or Arizona vs. Arizona State. Then there's Disneyland vs. Knott's Berry Farm, which on its face seems akin to Tiger Woods taking on that guy over there hitting bucket of balls. You're probably nodding and thinking, "Sounds about right, but I haven't been to Knott's Berry Farm in years." Exactly. ...
5 Types Of People Who Should Visit Disneyland At Christmas Are You One Of Them
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Anyone who visits Disneyland during the holidays knows that the theme park didn't invent Christmas cheer. It perfected it. From a towering holiday tree to the wreaths and lights that drip from any real estate capable of supporting decorations, Disneyland is the center of the yule-niverse. It wasn't always this way. In December 1955, workers put up a modest tree and a few wreaths for the park's ...
10 Tips For Visiting With Toddlers And Preschoolers
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Toddlers and preschoolers can be challenging travel companions, but travel destinations like Disneyland are made for them. I've never been a parent to wait until a certain age to travel with my kids anywhere, and there was no way I was going to miss out on the magic of Disney when my kids believed in it the most (and kids are free until they turn 3 at Disney). Consequently, I've been to Disneyland ...
12 Essential Tips For Enjoying Disneyland In The Rain
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A day at Disneyland is usually fun in the sun thanks to Southern California's reputation for year-round sunshine - unless you happen to show up at the theme park on one of the 23 days when it rains each year on average in Anaheim. This will go down as one of the rainiest weeks of the year in Anaheim, with the forecast calling for showers stretching into the weekend. While Disneyland remains open ...
When At Disneyland Let Walt Be Your Guide To His Magical Kingdom
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The first thing most people do when they visit Disneyland is head straight for the rides. They have it all wrong. To truly experience Disney magic, you need Walt to be your guide to his kingdom. Here's how a prominent group of Gonzaga alums experienced that for themselves while in Anaheim for Gonzaga's Sweet 16 games. The key is not to rush, especially right after you walk through the front ...
How To Survive Thanksgiving Week At Disney
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Then President George W. Bush pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey, who was moved to Disneyland, at a ceremony last year. Thanksgiving week draws large crowds to the Disneyland Resort, including on turkey day, believe it or not. In fact, it's believed to be the biggest dining day of the year at Disney restaurants. Parks will be less packed earlier in the week, but will fill up more once the ...
Disneyland Plus Corn Dog Plus Horse-Drawn Streetcar Equals Happiness
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I spent a delightful afternoon recently at Disneyland chowing down on a corn dog and riding on every antique vehicle along Main Street USA. I've been to Disneyland at least 100 times and I'm always surprised when I come across something at the park I've never tried. So on this day, I decided to skip all the roller coasters and dark rides and stick to Main Street. I'd often heard that the ...
A 6-Year-Old's First Visit To Disneyland Hits Some Attractions, Misses Others
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You can't do it all, and truth be told, a child doesn't miss what she doesn't know about. A look back at what we saw and did -- and didn't do -- in one day. Don't miss the Toontown roller coaster, somebody said. Don't bother with Toontown, somebody else said. Don't risk the Matterhorn with a first-grader, somebody said. Don't miss the Matterhorn with a first-grader, somebody else said. ...
Disneyland Most Dizzying In Anaheim
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"Are you in good health?" asks Olivia, my 9-year-old niece. We're waiting in line for the Hollywood Tower of Terror, which she says is the scariest ride at Disney's California Adventure, the theme park that opened next door to Disneyland in 2001. "I like to think I am," I respond. "Do you barf easily?" "No, not really. I recently had a nine-year no-barf streak." Soon we are wearing ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 5
Last time we left off, opening day was rapidly approaching. Teams of artists were working in their respective areas and time truly was of the essence. The lifestyle in the mid-50s was a family oriented, hard working culture, with a new-found desire for excitement. World War II had been over for almost ten years and the subsequent opening of the park would be two years and several days after the Korean War ...
