food IS a theme park
Did someone say GUMBO!? We are now drooling!
Tiana’s Palace
We just celebrated National Gumbo Day at Tiana’s Palace in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park and it left us wanting to learn how to make Tiana’s House Gumbo at home — and now we can!
A NEW restaurant opened in Disneyland on September 7th, 2023 — Tiana’s Palace! This spot is themed to Disney’s The Princess and the Frog movie, with a menu that’s inspired by the flavors of New Orleans cuisine.
Tiana’s Palace
We tried out everything on the menu here, and we’re sharing our FULL REVIEW with you now! Is this spot worth a visit? Which menu items are the BEST? Let’s find out! [Read more…]
February is a GREAT time to be in Disney World, as there are tons of new treats and snacks at the parks for Black History Month!
Celebrate Soulfully
The Celebrate Soulfully event is back this year, and we’re trying all kinds of tasty eats around the parks and hotels. We’ve already had a mind-blowing cake, some fantastic comfort food, and a beautifully CHEESY lunch. Come with us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try another new dish that promises tons of flavor! [Read more…]
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — the food in Disneyland is pretty dang good for a theme park!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
From some of our favorite classic Disney treats to the occasional more creative fare, chances are almost everyone can find something to dig into at the park. We recently revisited an iconic table service restaurant that rarely disappoints — but does it still hold up after all these years? Come indulge with us at Blue Bayou and find out!
Somehow we’re already in the month of July, and it’s time to reflect on all the delicious Disney World eats we enjoyed — and the ones we didn’t like in June. 😬
Salt & Straw surprised us this month!
We love eating in Disney World but not everything can be a winner, so we like to look back on the month to think about what worked, as well as what didn’t! Sometimes it comes down to taste, but other times it’s all about the looks. Find out our list from June right here!
There are plenty of unique dining spots at Disney World.
House of Blues
But if you’re a fan of music, you might just find yourself dining at House of Blues in Disney Springs. Sure, it IS a chain restaurant, but it’s a chain restaurant with loads of atmosphere and live music in the evenings, and sometimes that’s all you want. So we revisited House of Blues for the first time in a while to see if the food is as rockin’ as the music.
Disneyland reopened in late April, but not EVERY restaurant opened with the parks. Now, Blue Bayou Restaurant has REOPENED inside Disneyland’s New Orleans Square!
Blue Bayou!
If you’re a frequent diner at Blue Bayou: one, lucky you! Two, the reopened restaurant looks a little different. There are additional health and safety measures as well as a major menu update: ALCOHOL! This has NEVER been allowed here before, so we were pretty excited to see what having a drink on the bayou would be like. Let’s check it out!
Do you smell a certain something in the air? Maybe a mix of jazz, beads, and beignets? Oh yeah, baby, Mardi Gras is right around the corner!
Mardi Gras Glazed Beignets
And the BEST way to celebrate Fat Tuesday (or any Tuesday…or any day) is with FOOD, of course!
We’re counting down some of our all-time favorite spots to dine when we visit Disneyland!
And while snacking abounds and counter service can be delicious, today we are turning our attention to our favorite table service spots.
While Disney’s original park may not offer the same number of dining locations as Walt Disney World, there are certainly some places that you won’t want to miss. And we love them for all different reasons. Some are sentimental favorites, while others offer fantastic food.
Head out with us as we tour our Top 6 Table Service Spots in Disneyland Resort!
Our first stop takes us to a spot steeped in Disneyland history — Steakhouse 55 at Disneyland Hotel.
Dark, cool interiors are replete with luxury and plenty of nods to the past. Named for the year that Disneyland opened, of course, Steakhouse 55 channels a bygone era with the glamour of Old Hollywood. Close your eyes, and you can easily imagine power lunches by the entertainment elite taking place at the next table.
Inside the Cool and Serene Steakhouse 55
There’s more here than just posh surroundings, however. The food is incredible, too. For dinner, expertly prepared Steaks and classic steakhouse Sides are the draw. And don’t forget the famous 24-layer Chocolate Cake!
No time for an epic meal, but still want to experience this awesome place? Stop in for Drinks and delicious Pub Grub in the Lounge.
Bone-In Ribeye Steakhouse 55
But don’t forget breakfast! If you’re after a quiet start to your morning, you can’t go wrong with specialities like Eggs Benedict or New York Steak and Eggs.
When I’m up for a culinary experience with a modern, California vibe, I head to Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
The Craftsman style and open floor plan gives the restaurant a warm, welcoming feel. It never feels too intimidating or hoity-toity, even though you are dining in one of Southern California’s most celebrated eateries.
Begin your evening in [Read more…]
Today, we are headed back to one of the most interesting dining experiences in all of Disneyland — Blue Bayou!
Entrance Sign
This historic spot has been wooing Disneyland guests with its odd mixture of mysterious New Orleans charm and marauding pirate adventure ever since it first opened in 1967. Where does the fusion come from? Well, it’s a little strange. The restaurant is in New Orleans Square, but it’s situated at the beginning of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride path…so it’s kind of a mash-up. 😉
We took in dinner at the Bayou a while back, and I was much more interested in the atmosphere than the food. In fact, the meals sort of reminded me of conference food (if you’ve ever been to a catered conference for hundreds of people, you know what I mean).
But, as we all know, one of Blue Bayou’s biggest claims to fame is that outrageous Monte Cristo Sandwich, which is only available for lunch. And so, that’s the meal that we made our advance dining reservation for this time.
Let’s head in!
As I mentioned, you’ll enter Blue Bayou from New Orleans Square. You’ll be glad for the break from the busy activity of the narrow streets you’ve left behind.
Blue Bayou Sign
If you’ve done any research at all before your trip to Disneyland, then you already know that, among other must haves, the Monte Cristo Sandwich here rates high on the food requirement list when you visit the Park That Started It All.
Outside Menu -- Click to Enlarge
After checking in at the window in the front of the restaurant, you’ll wait for your buzzer to buzz in a tiny lobby. Once your name is called, you’re headed…right back outside it seems! But this time, you’ve been transported to a Louisiana bayou, and night has fallen. Give your eyes a little time to adjust from that bright California sunshine, and then have a look around.
Behind you, you’ll see a two-story building built in the finest tradition of The Big Easy.
Looking Across the Patio
You’ll be seated on the patio of this building, beneath paper lanterns and a thick canopy of live oaks dripping with Spanish moss.
Seating Under the Live Oaks and Lanterns
And while there are wonderful details all around that immerse you in the bayou theme, here’s where I make my seating TIP: [Read more…]
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