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DH and I are vegetarian, and used to love the cheese "dogs"... on our last trip (Labor Day weekend), we arrived at LAX at 9:55pm, got on the Disneyland Express, dropped off our bags at the hotel and went immediately to the Corn Dog Castle for cheese dogs... and were so sad they were closed. Anyone know if there are cheese dogs anywhere in the parks? We're flying down again for our anniversary on 11/13 and I know DH would be thrilled to find a suitable replacement.
As far as I know the only deep fried cheese is Mozarella sticks. IF you have any questions about vegetarian food please open a new thread. I have tons of info on special diets and vegan as well as no-meat, no beef only, no red meat only, and other variations of limited or no animal product diets but that needs a separate thread.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
DH and I are vegetarian, and used to love the cheese "dogs"... on our last trip (Labor Day weekend), we arrived at LAX at 9:55pm, got on the Disneyland Express, dropped off our bags at the hotel and went immediately to the Corn Dog Castle for cheese dogs... and were so sad they were closed. Anyone know if there are cheese dogs anywhere in the parks? We're flying down again for our anniversary on 11/13 and I know DH would be thrilled to find a suitable replacement.
I looked on allears and could not find those cheese dogs on a menu anywhere in DLR or DCA. We are all missing Corn Dog Castle it seems!
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PLEASE, do not hold me to these words but, I was told on Oct 16th, that the Corn Dog Castle, the Sunglass Shack and Souvenir 66 would be returning after the construction of The Little Mermaid attraction was completed. They needed the access in front of these places to get to and from the current construction site. After I was told this, Mary and I went to investigate and found that the building were still intact, at least as of Oct. 16th of 09. Let's just hope and pray that the information I was given is correct and they don't change their minds.
COrn Dog Castle will be themed in a Victorian style and may have a new name. Souvenir 66 will be themed in a Victorian style and renamed Seaside Souvenirs as it will not longer be themed after Route 66 which Santa Monica area was the start/finish of the Mother Road. Those business are still intact and remain.
You did not see the Sunglass Shack as they bulldozed that shop and took out Dinosaur Jack. They will use that space for the lines of Goofy's Sky School and possibly a third entrance to DCA for Hotel and DVC guests as well as an exit for all guests. There used to be an entrance there a while back.
Please check with Mice Chat as they are hard core diehard devoted fanatics about park details and what is going on. If they change a light bulb someone probably knows and I mean this in a good way. It is their love of the parks that makes them a great site for the trivial things. I miss Dusty so much.
As I stated there are no cheese dogs sold in the parks right now. Check the malls as I know they had them lemonade stands with cheese sticks. If you need deep fried cheese then try the mozarella cheese.
I have the latest vegan news about the celebration restaurant. It is a definite yes.
DLR hot dogs are usually meet and I think all beef. They do have a kids turkey dog available and the Award Weiners has other sausages as well as a mushroom on bun dog, lol, hold the meet.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
Last edited by mechurchlady; 10-30-2009 at 12:52 AM..
I do not doubt your information there Mychurchlady but as I had stated at the start of my message, this was information provided to me by a CM who works with the Mulholland Madness. This CM, and I am not at liberty to say who, did not say anything about name changes but did say the 'businesses' would return as soon as construction access was no longer needed.
I read that all the Corn Dogs at the DLR are now a Beef/Chicken mix, not the All Beef as before.
As for the stores at DCA that are currently closed for the Little Mermaid ride, those returning will be coming back in Victorian style and the name changes that ChurchLady mentioned have been confirmed.
According to Darkbeer and various sites it is definite that the corn dogs are about 25% shorter, have less batter, are cheaper quality, and are not pure beef. They are said to be beef and chicken but I would ask to see the ingredients if you do not do pork. Someone at Mouse Pad said they knew someone allergic to chicken, egads.
My sources for name changes is Mice Chat, Blue Sky Cellar and various other sources. Thanks for the confirmation, Jacky.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
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