REVIEW: Fantastic Short Ribs, Decadent Peppermint Hot Cocoa Donuts, and Two Delightful Drinks from Lamplight Lounge for Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure

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If you’re looking to celebrate the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure with a traditional sit-down restaurant meal, head over to Lamplight Lounge at Pixar Pier. Stout-braised Winter Short Ribs – $29 Served atop creamy Spiced Butternut Squash Risotto, with glazed Baby Carrots finished with Short Rib Jus Reduction, Bourbon-Cranberry Sauce, Toasted Pepitas and … Read more

REVIEW: New Pineapple Tres Leches Roulade Joins Returning Favorites at Paradise Garden Grill for Festival of Holidays 2021 at Disney California Adventure

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Paradise Garden Grill is getting in on the Viva Navidad celebrations for the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. Many favorite dishes have returned, plus a new sweet dessert and tart cocktail. Menu for Paradise Garden Grill at Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays/Viva Navidad 2021 Food Torta al Pastor – $12.49 Street-style Tacos … Read more

REVIEW: New Cinnamon Crisps and Pork Pozole Are Great Holiday Options at Rancho del Zocalo in Disneyland Park

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Several old items have returned to the menu for Rancho del Zocalo this holiday season, but Disneyland guests can also celebrate with two new items: cinnamon crisps and pork pozole. The Abuelita hot chocolate, horchata, and dessert nachos are returning items. Pork Pozole – $11.99 Traditional Mexican stew of hominy, shredded pork and guajillo peppers, … Read more

REVIEW: Chocolate Chip-Red Velvet Bundt Cake is A Sweet Holiday Treat at Plaza Inn in Disneyland Park

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Head on over to Plaza Inn in Disneyland Park for some new holiday treats, including this chocolate chip red velvet bundt cake. Chocolate Chip-Red Velvet Bundt Cake – $5.99 filled with Cheesecake, Cream Cheese Glaze, and Holiday Sprinkles This red velvet cake was good, but definitely on the sweet side. The red velvet was very … Read more

REVIEW: Cruise Into the Cozy Cone Motel for the New Brewery X Peppermint Bark Stout and Returning Creamy Pesto Alfredo at Disney California Adventure

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This holiday season, you can indulge by heading on over to Cozy Cone Motel and trying the Brewery X Peppermint Bark Stout. Brewery X Peppermint Bark Stout – $13.25 7.5% ABV This beer is very good. Whether you’re standing in the hot sun or enjoying a cool evening, this beer satisfies either way. The super … Read more

REVIEW: Chicken Parmesan Pizza and Tomato Cream Pasta Are Not Our Chosen Ones at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland Park

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Christmas has arrived at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland Park! Two new pizza flavors have landed, and the adorable holiday macaron has returned. Chicken Parmesan Pizza – $8.99 Chicken Breast tossed in zesty Marinara Sauce, with Mozzarella and Parmesan, topped with Sun-dried Tomato drizzle, seasoned Breadcrumbs and Basil The crust on this pizza is too … Read more

REVIEW: Yummy Churro Funnel Cake Now Available at Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland Park

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A tasty new funnel cake with a churro twist is now available at Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland Park. Churro Funnel Cake – $8.99 This funnel cake was surprisingly tasty. Most funnel cakes taste the same but we like the added churro taste to this one. This funnel cake actually tastes like a churro. It’s … Read more

REVIEW: Turkey Noodle Soup and Maple Walnut Cheesecake Arrive at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland Park

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If you need a quick warm meal and dessert, then hit up Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe for the turkey noodle soup and maple walnut cheesecake. Turkey Noodle Soup – $5.99 It’s hard to mess up any typical turkey or chicken noodle soup. This soup tastes pretty much like Campbell’s. It consists of turkey, noodles, broth, … Read more

REVIEW: Say ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ With the Paradise Party Dole Whip Float from Tropical Hideaway During Merriest Nites at Disneyland

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If you prefer your holiday season warm and tropical, the Paradise Party DOLE Whip Float might be the treat for you at Merriest Nights in Disneyland. Paradise Party Float – $6.79 Blue pineapple juice topped with watermelon DOLE Whip The float looks good. Sadly, its taste does not live up to its appearance. The blue … Read more

REVIEW: Spicy Meatball Sandwich Less Than Sum of Its Parts at Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park

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A new spicy meatball sandwich is available at Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park. It’s difficult to mess up a meatball sandwich. Let’s see how Disney did with this spicy version. Spicy Meatball Sandwich — $10.49 House-made Meatballs, Marinara, Shredded Mozzarella and Cheese Sauce on a Toasted Garlic Hoagie Roll This sandwich proves that good individual … Read more

REVIEW: Merriest Nites Exclusive Red Beans & Rice Stew Delights at Royal Street Veranda in Disneyland

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After a long day at the parks before the Disney Merriest Nites event at Disneyland, we were ready for dinner. Luckily, the food is available at 7 p.m., one hour before the event officially begins. We stopped at Royal Street Veranda to try the Red Beans and Rice Stew. Red Beans & Rice Stew – … Read more

REVIEW: Chocolate-Pecan Churro is Bland at Willie’s Churros in Disney California Adventure

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There are many new churros available at this year’s Disney Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure. Let’s check out the chocolate-pecan churro at Willie’s Churros. Chocolate-Pecan Churro – $6.75 Classic churro topped with maple glaze, toasted pecans, and chocolate drizzle This isn’t the best churro we’ve had. There’s a generous scoop of pecans on top … Read more

REVIEW: Hot Cocoa Crème Brûlée is an Amazing Dessert at Cafe Orleans in Disneyland

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Cafe Orleans in Disneyland Park has begun serving its holiday menu. The new addition this year is a hot cocoa crème brûlée available for dessert. Hot Cocoa Crème Brûlée – $10 Marshmallow chantilly, sugar cookies This was absolutely fantastic and a must-have for chocolate lovers. The texture of the crème brûlée was like a mix between … Read more

REVIEW: New Chocolate-Hazelnut-Strawberry Churro is Basic at Disney California Adventure

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A new chocolate-hazelnut-strawberry churro has been added to the Festival of Holidays lineup at the churro cart in Hollywoodland at Disney California Adventure. Chocolate-Hazelnut-Strawberry Churro – $6.75 Classic churro drizzled with chocolate-hazelnut and strawberry sauces We had mixed feelings about this. It’s just a simple churro covered in Nutella and strawberry jelly. The flavors mix well … Read more

PHOTOS: New Holiday Popcorn Bucket Available at Disneyland Resort

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A new holiday popcorn bucket is available at popcorn carts throughout Disneyland Resort. Holiday Popcorn Bucket – $11 The bucket features Mickey and friends playing in a winter wonderland. Minnie and Mickey are pictured sledding down a slope. Goofy is making a snow angel. Donald and Daisy are skiing away from the Yeti in the background. … Read more

REVIEW: Cinnamon Chocolate Churro is a Must-Have Holiday Treat at Disneyland Park

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At the snack cart in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, guests can now pick up a cinnamon chocolate churro to enjoy during the holiday season. Cinnamon Chocolate churro – $5.75 This was a fantastic treat and a must-have for the holidays. The dipping sauce is hot chocolate-flavored with mini marshmallows. It is an additional … Read more