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Just read something on the Disney Parks Blog about holiday snacks -- looks like it is candy cane beignets this year. I'll have my trusty sidekick with me to share some with. Earlier this year, I happened to ask her "if we could go to Disneyland or Universal (Studios), which would you go to?" to which her prompt reply was "Disneyland, because they have beignets." Love that girl.
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Just back from my trip. I ended up with the mocha yule log, which I thought was completely awesome, as well as Plaza Inn fried chicken, which was as good as advertised. Sis got a corn dog. I still can't pay nearly $10 for a corn dog, but I have to admit it was tasty, she let me have a few bites.
No peppermint ice cream cone this year (again). I opted for dole whip instead. A person can only have so many sweets in 2 days!
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Just FYI, the Mint Julep Bar had butterscotch beignets at Halloween. I was content with the regular beignet, myself.
Ginger, have you had a chance or are you going to have a chance to check out The Festival of Holidays at California Adventure? Our trip is right around the corner and I've got my eye on several things at the different food booths. Wondering if there were some that are "do not miss!"
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Ginger, have you had a chance or are you going to have a chance to check out The Festival of Holidays at California Adventure? Our trip is right around the corner and I've got my eye on several things at the different food booths. Wondering if there were some that are "do not miss!"
The food booths must be new this year, as I didn't see any last year, sorry! I just went there in late September, so I don't have another trip planned at the moment. Please do keep us up to date on what you find out, though.
Food booths are new for this year's holiday season, a bit like food and wine event, I think.
Tom Bricker has an article on the offerings on disneytouristblog.com . He really only recommended the sweets. Other items were way over-priced. I didn't find them too alluring, but I did grab a beer at one.
Food booths are new for this year's holiday season, a bit like food and wine event, I think.
Tom Bricker has an article on the offerings on disneytouristblog.com . He really only recommended the sweets. Other items were way over-priced. I didn't find them too alluring, but I did grab a beer at one.
I saw his review and was surprised that they only tried the sweets! But, if you're keeping to a budget -- and I know from his pictures a lot of the savory items are $7-8 -- then that explains that. But, I thought that I still might try a couple of them. Still just excited about getting back to Disneyland this Christmas after not going last year!
I am actually surprised at his sweet tooth. Makes me sick to think of it right now, after baking cookies all day. Blech!
LizCatMom, On your trip, I highly recommend the taco salad at Rancho del Zocalo, if you haven't tried it. Nothing amazingly special, but enough to split and the fried tortilla was perfect. I got the steak and don't think I would get that again, the meat was the weakest part of the combo, but overall I think it's a steal for an in-the-park meal.
I am actually surprised at his sweet tooth. Makes me sick to think of it right now, after baking cookies all day. Blech!
LizCatMom, On your trip, I highly recommend the taco salad at Rancho del Zocalo, if you haven't tried it. Nothing amazingly special, but enough to split and the fried tortilla was perfect. I got the steak and don't think I would get that again, the meat was the weakest part of the combo, but overall I think it's a steal for an in-the-park meal.
We hit up Rancho del Zocalo about every other trip and DH and I both enjoy a good taco salad, so it definitely sounds like something to check out. Thanks for the tip!
Resurrecting this thread, as I have another early Dec trip coming up this year.
I'm still aiming for a peppermint ice cream cone. Don't mind waiting 30 minutes for it, either. Dole whip is a must. I would love to have the plaza Mocha yule log again too. So there's my sweets selections.
I'm passing on the beignets. Never been heavily drawn to fried dough of any kind.
For savory, I have made an ADR at Carnation Cafe. This is the least expensive of the ADR in-park options, and I like the offerings. I looked at Cafe Orleans, and I'd love to try it sometime just for the atmosphere. The menu doesn't really speak to me, though, and for the price, I want to feel good about the offerings.
Rancho del Zocalo's Taco Salad is near the top of the list for QS. Fried chicken is up there too, as well as possibly the taco offerings over at DCA.
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