When I think of Lady and the Tramp, my mind immediately goes straight to the “Spaghetti Kiss” outside of Tony’s Italian restaurant where the cute pups enjoy their first date. Well… that and the Siamese cat scene.
This year, Disney’s Soda Fountain and Studio Store in Hollywood is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a very special candlelight dinner where you can engage in your own spaghetti kiss, if you please…
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Here comes the spaghetti kiss!
My family and I headed to Hollywood on a family “Valentine’s Day” date night to check it out.
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Disney's Soda Fountain
Atmosphere
The first thing I noticed was the adorable set up. The decor included red and white table cloths, candlelight, and even bread sticks. Just like the movie. Disney even added an extra touch, a single red rose in a vase.
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Table Setting
The atmosphere was so nice. The Soda Fountain was actually closed to the public for the 1.5 hours that the dinner took place, so we literally had the place to ourselves.
Lovely music, including tracks from Lady and the Tramp, played while we ate; and the cast members were so attentive. And as an added bonus while we enjoyed our soup and salad? A very special visitor went table to table greeting guests and posing for pictures.
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A Surprise Visit From Mickey
Eats
Dinner consisted of 3 courses: soup or salad, entree, and dessert. Drinks were also included. Entrees were chosen ahead of time, so it was really nice to pick soup or salad and then have your choice entree magically appear before you.
Because there were four of us, we were able to try everything on the night’s menu. We started with salad, soup, and warm-out-of-the-oven dinner rolls. My husband had the green salad with ranch and I ordered the Italian.
I have to say, I was actually quite impressed. The last salad I had at the Soda Fountain consisted mostly of iceberg lettuce; this time, the lettuce was a dark green blend that included shredded carrots and cabbage and seemed much more fresh. Each salad was topped with three cherry tomatoes.
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Green Salad with Ranch Dressing
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Green Salad with Italian Dressing
Because our boys are neither soup nor salad lovers, my husband and I got to try both. The soup of the evening was minestrone. It was served up piping hot in a generously sized bowl. The soup was full of noodles, veggies, and just the right spices. I really enjoyed it, AFTER I let it cool down for a while!
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Minestrone Soup
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Minestrone Close Up
While we enjoyed our salad and soup, we also had a fresh basket of warm dinner rolls at the table. They were light and fluffy, perfect for soup dipping!
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Dinner Rolls
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Dinner Roll Close Up
The dinner ran flawlessly. Our drinks were constantly being topped off, we were asked how everything was or if we needed anything on a regular basis, and as soon as we were done with one course, the next was brought right out.
After our soup, salad and bread service, it was time for the entrees. There were four different options for the evening: Meat Lasagna, Mushroom Ravioli, Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Chicken Cordon Bleu. Each item was served with a side of veggies, and the Chicken Cordon Bleu included a baked potato as well.
We had one of each at our table and enjoyed playing musical plates. I started with the Lasagna. When it was first set down, I knew I’d love it, because I noticed a layer of one of my favorite foods of all time on top: burnt cheese. My husband is also a lasagna fan, so when he saw me eying it I got the “You’d better save some of that for me!” lecture from him. He knew I’d eat it all.
The lasagna was really quite delicious; in fact it was my favorite of the four entrees. The noodles on the top and bottom were a hard while the inner was soft and mushy, just how I like it! The layers of cheese and meat were perfectly proportioned.
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Meat Lasagna
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Lasagna Close Up
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Each Entree Came with a Side of Yummy Steamed Veggies
My husband started with the Mushroom Ravioli. It came with the sauce on the side, which was nice because you could control your own sauce:ravioli ratio! OR, if you were with picky eaters (aka children), they could go sauceless.
Neither myself nor my husband are big mushroom fans, so I am happy to report that the mushroom in this ravioli was not at all overpowering. If you ARE a big mushroom fan, you may have been disappointed; but we were pleasantly surprised and felt that the cheese & mushroom mix was done just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. It reminded me more of a fresh tomato sauce than a typical “spaghetti” sauce.
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Mushroom Ravioli with Sauce
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Ravioli Cross Section
Next up is the Chicken Cordon Bleu. This was my second favorite entree of the night. A plump chicken breast filled with melty Swiss cheese and ham, served with a baked potato and all the fixin’s.
It had been a long time since I had Chicken Cordon Bleu, at least a few years, so I was excited to get this dish back into my life! The chicken was nice and moist and the cheese was melted to perfection. Also, who doesn’t love a baked potato with butter, sour cream, and chives?
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Baked Potato Fixins
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Baked Potato All Fixed Up!
The last entree was the Spaghetti with Meatballs. I did get a bite, but this meal was basically reserved for my picky boys who aren’t huge Italian food lovers (unless it’s pizza or spaghetti).
They do love meatballs, so I also did not get to try those! However, I will attest that they were eaten completely, so this means it was given two thumbs up.
The Soda Fountain uses whole wheat spaghetti and sauce that was very kid friendly, yet not lacking in taste. The portion was quite large, so my boys shared the spaghetti while my husband and I split the other three entrees!
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Being that we were at a Lady and the Tramp dinner, a “spaghetti kiss” was a must before our plates were taken away and dessert was brought out. My seven year old was my kissing partner!
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Spaghetti Kiss
Now, onto that “Sweetheart Sundae!” Because my son had “spied” on the kitchen during a potty run, he told us — quite excitedly — that there were brownies being prepared in the back. SO, we knew we were getting some sort of brownie ice cream treat!
What we didn’t know is how clever it was going to be. A raspberry sauce “paw print” below a heart shaped brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and three fresh raspberries. Just adorable. A paw print! What a fun way to incorporate the whole Lady and the Tramp theme.
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Sweetheart Sundae
The sauce was a little sweet, but that didn’t stop me from eating it. If the paw print were hot fudge or caramel, I probably would’ve licked my plate clean. I did however eat every bite; but I think as far as kids go, fudge might have been a better option. Or maybe that’s just me and my picky kids!
The brownie was perfection. Crisp edges, but soft, moist, and chewy on the inside. It was topped with powdered sugar for an extra little sweet kick. The vanilla ice cream was the perfect complement, and those raspberries on top were a nice treat!
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Brownie Perfection
Specs
The special Valentine’s Day dinner ran for a limited number of nights this past weekend through Valentine’s Day. Reservations were required and the event was completely sold out each night.
The way this event worked is that you could attend just dinner or add the cost of the movie onto your dinner ticket. The dinner itself was $27 per person and included the meal, drinks, dessert, a visit from Mickey, excellent customer service, and the ladies were sent home with the red rose that adorned the table.
We were very lucky to attend the movie afterwards, which is either an $11 (General Admission) or $22 (VIP — included reserved seating, a souvenir popcorn bucket, and a drink).
Movie
After dinner we got to head straight into the El Capitan Theatre to see Lady and the Tramp on the big screen. Mickey came out for a little song and dance to introduce the film, which included a pre-show cartoon of the classic Disney short, Puppy Love, starring Mickey and Minnie.
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Lady and the Tramp Marquee
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Mickey!
Neither my husband or boys had seen Lady and the Tramp before, so I was so excited for them to see one of my all time favorites. I am happy to report that even my “too cool” 10 year old enjoyed it.
A great family film with characters that will make you smile from ear to ear, the movie looked beautiful in its restored version. Crisp and clear, but still true to the original without any 3D craziness that seems to be the current trend. If you haven’t seen Lady and the Tramp in a while, I strongly recommend grabbing the DVD while it’s available. I bought mine, and now I can watch the Siamese cats scene whenever I want!
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We are Siamese if you please... We are Siamese if you don't please.
Overall
My entire family was very impressed with the entire Lady and the Tramp experience. The food prepared at Disney’s Soda Fountain was great, and the ambiance was just perfect. I have to say that I really hope these special events continue. They are so much fun and make for great family memories. A BIG thank you goes out to Disney for inviting my family to partake in this amazing evening.
Lady and the Tramp runs at The El Capitan through February 16th. If you’re in the area, drop by. If not, run out and grab the DVD before Disney puts it back in the “vault!”
Have you been to any special events at the El Capitan or Disney’s Soda Fountain? How do you feel about a “Family” Valentine’s Day Date?
Thanks to Disney’s Soda Fountain and Studio Store for the invite to this great event! The Disney Food Blog was not obligated to report on or review this event, but we’re sure glad we got the chance to do so! See our disclosure policy for more information.
That is awesome! What a great event. I wish Adam and I lived in CA so we could do more things like that! Thanks for sharing your pictures, Heather.![🙂](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f642.svg)
What a great review! I wish I wasn’t an east coaster so that I could have been able to take advantage of such a fun evening!!!
How do you find out about these events? I’d love to attend something like this some time.
@Megan – You’ll just have to plan a trip out West! ; )
@Vikki – Become a fan of the Disney Soda Fountain & El Capitan on Facebook. They always update their pages with special event info.
How fun!! I watched Lady & The Tramp last fall for the first time in a loooooong time. And now I’m singing that Siamese cat song!
This dinner looked and sounded just wonderful! We are having a family Valentine’s date night tonight, and I love that you were able to share this fun experience with your kids.
I was examining my son’s pins while we were in line for Goofy’s Sky School on Saturday, and I noticed that he had acquired a pin from the Soda Fountain & Studio Store (it’s Mickey in a director’s chair). After seeing that and now reading this, I would love to check this place out on one of our trips out west!
@Shayne – It’s definitely a fun field trip to take! Next time you are here, you should head up to Hollywood for a movie at El Capitan followed by dessert at the Soda Fountain! Your son would love the “Pin Traders Delight” sundae!
I am so glad that there’s another person out there who loves burnt cheese! When I was a kid my mom used to just make me a whole slice of it in a pan because I love it so much.
@TJ – I LOVE burnt cheese! ; )
My friend went to the Soda Fountain last week and got the most adorable sundae ever which looks like the spaghetti and meatballs. I told her to email you the pic.
@Melissa – It’s the “featured” sundae for Lady and the Tramp. I was able to photograph it on Sunday. It will be posted here on DFB soon! It’s adorable!
Nice report! My brother and his wife were there at the same time. They really enjoyed it.
@Christian – Thanks! Glad to hear that they enjoyed it too!
Yes – I have the featured sundae pic and description if you would like me to send and/or do a review!
Wow, awesome event! It’s things like this that make me want to move to SoCal even more!! If only I can get my husband on board…
@Summer – Thanks for the offer, much appreciated. I was able to get photos of it that night. We posted it in a different review.
@PT – Good luck with that! ; )