REVIEW: Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure Has Superb Food, Top-Notch Service

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Carthay Circle Restaurant reopened July 22 at Disney California Adventure with a new dinner menu. We visited the signature dining location to see what has changed. Thankfully, everything that makes Carthay Circle great is still in place. Entrance Interior Menu Summer Corn Soup — $17 Fava Beans, Leeks, Basil This was a nice, light summer … Read more

REVIEW: New Hawaiian-Inspired Burger is Surprisingly Good at Galactic Grill in Disneyland

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Galactic Grill in Disneyland has a new specialty burger inspired by Hawaii. Despite our trepidations, we headed to the Tomorrowland restaurant to try a bite. Hawaiian-Inspired Burger – $14.49 Hawaiian-inspired Burger with Roasted Pineapple, Citrus-Teriyaki Glaze, House-made Aïoli, and Mirin Vinaigrette Slaw This burger comes with your choice of fries, yogurt, or cuties. Cuties were … Read more

Jungle Cruise Boat Tiki Mugs Available Via Mobile Order at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar on July 30

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On Friday, July 30, the new Jungle Cruise boat tiki mugs will be available via mobile order at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in the Disneyland Hotel. According to Disney Parks Blog, these mugs will be available for a limited time, possibly just that day. They can only be purchased via mobile order on the … Read more

REVIEW: Character Dining (and An Actual Buffet) Returns to Disneyland with Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast at Storytellers Café

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Storytellers Café in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa reopened in late May with a non-buffet dinner. The Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast is now back, with both a buffet and distanced characters. Arrival There’s a QR code to view the menu on your phone before perusing the buffet. Breakfast is $49 per adult and … Read more

REVIEW: “Churro Gears” and Princess Madeleines from Maurice’s Treats Are The New Snack Gold Standard for Disneyland Park

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Maurice’s Treats in Disneyland Park has reopened with some sweet new treats. We picked up a pair of “Churro Gears” and a trio of Disney Princess-inspired madeleines. Maurice’s Treats is across from the Royal Theatre, near Sleeping Beauty Castle. Churro Gears – 2 for $5.49 The churro gears play into Maurice’s nature of tinkering. They’re … Read more

Wine Country Trattoria to Reduce Hours of Operation Starting July 25 at Disney California Adventure

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The popular restaurant Wine Country Trattoria located in the Pacific Wharf area of Disney California Adventure Park reopened to guests back in June, and just a month later is already reducing its hours of operation. In an email sent to guests with an upcoming reservation, a Cast Member stated they will be reducing their hours … Read more

PHOTOS: Harbour Galley Reopens at Disneyland Park

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The popular quick service location Harbour Galley located in Critter Country is now open to guests once more inside Disneyland. QR code menus are located on multiple signs right near the restaurant’s windows. Mobile ordering is also available to guests at this time as well, making it even easier to order and pickup your meal. … Read more

Carthay Circle Restaurant Releases New Dinner Menu Ahead of Reopening This Week, Removes Beloved Biscuits and Duck Wings

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Officially reopening on July 22, the Disneyland Resort has posted its updated menu for Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure. Unfortunately, the beloved Carthay Signature Fried Biscuits have been replaced with Warm Cheddar Parkerhouse Rolls, which are $14 compared to the $15 biscuits. Also notable, the Fire Cracker Duck Wings are missing from the … Read more

REVIEW: Dinner and Drinks Disappoint at Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland

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Blue Bayou Restaurant in New Orleans Square reopened this spring with a pared-down food menu. It also, for the first time, now offers alcohol. Blue Bayou is the second Disneyland restaurant ever to serve alcohol (third, if you count Club 33). We stopped in for dinner and drinks on a lovely California evening. Like many … Read more

PHOTOS: Multiple Flavors of SmartWater Now Being Sold at Disneyland

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Select snack carts throughout Disneyland Resort are now selling a variety of SmartWater flavors. These three new flavors are in addition to the standard SmartWater and Dasani water. Guests can enjoy cucumber lime. There’s also watermelon mint. And alkaline 9+pH. Which bottle of SmartWater will you be picking up for a refreshing drink at Disneyland?

REVIEW: Fantastic Limited Time Vegan Blue Milk Chia Pudding Available at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has a special new vegan treat for a limited time. This Blue Milk Chia Pudding is only available through July 20. Blue Milk Chia Pudding – $6.99 A creamy blend of coconut milk and chia seeds topped with fresh berries, pepitas, and shredded coconut This is … Read more

REVIEW: Celebrate the 66th Anniversary of Disneyland With a New Limited-Time Cupcake

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Happy birthday, Disneyland! Today is the resort’s 66th anniversary, and we’re celebrating with (what else?) a new cupcake. The cupcake is available for a limited time only at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café on Main Street, U.S.A, in Disneyland Park. Disneyland 66th Birthday Cupcake – $6.99 Double chocolate chip cupcake, cream cheese frosting, and filled with … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: Jungle Cruise Sundae Boat Docks at Disneyland Park

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To celebrate the grand reopening of Jungle Cruise at Disneyland Park with all of its culturally sensitive updates, Tropical Hideaway has a special pineapple split that comes with a Jungle Cruise boat. Pineapple Split Dole Whip Sundae With Jungle Cruise Boat – $24.99 Theoretically, the pineapple split can go inside the boat, but it isn’t … Read more

REVIEW: New Batuu Wilds Banana Popcorn Arrives for Reopening of Kat Saka’s Kettle in Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland

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Kat Saka’s Kettle has officially reopened inside Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, and we just had to stop by to try out a new galactic popcorn offering. Batuu Wilds Banana Popped Grains – $6.49 This snack is yet another hit from Kat Saka. This is a great pairing of bananas and chocolate on a favorite and … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrims Up at Flo’s V8 Café in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

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If you’re cruising down Route 66 through Radiator Springs, you might notice something a little different. Scrims have gone up around part of Flo’s V8 Café in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. One of the gas-station style awnings that host outdoor seating is completely enclosed by scrims. A locked door provides access to crews … Read more

Kat Saka’s Kettle Adds New Batuu Wilds Banana Popcorn to the Menu at Disneyland

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Bright suns, travelers! Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge reopens tomorrow, July 15, with a brand new item on the menu: Batuu Wilds Banana Popcorn! In addition to the Chocolate Popcorn with Crait Red Salt and Outpost Popcorn Mix, you will be able to try the new Batuu Wilds Banana Popcorn for $6.49. … Read more