Top 5 Things to Eat at Disneyland
By now you know my favorite extracurricular activity is eating, so it's no surprise that I see a trip to Disneyland as a perfect vehicle for...eating. Thankfully, since my younger years, Disney has upped the ante on their culinary fare making it enticing and enjoyable for more refined palettes, but some of the old classics are still my favorite:
Top 5 Things to Eat at Disneyland
5. Frozen Lemonade (Vendor carts around the park.)
The sweltering temperatures in summertime Anaheim make a frozen lemonade a must on my list. This slushie is a perfect refresher while you are dodging the crowds on the way to Splash Mountain.4. Turkey Legs (Edelweiss Snacks in Fantasyland or vendor carts around the park.)
Because there is no better way to get in touch with your inner Barbarian than gnawing on a gigantic turkey leg.
3. Monte Cristo Sandwich (Cafe Orleans or Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square.)
Take an ordinary ham and cheese sandwich, batter and deep-fry it, sprinkle with powdered sugar and dip in berry jam. This is a true heart-attack-inducing masterpiece.
1. (Tie) Churros (Vendor carts around the park.)
If you've been following my adventures, you know of my love affair with this tube of fried dough. Disney's version is no exception. As soon as I see the churro cart, my heart starts to beat faster.1. (Tie) Beignets (Cafe Orleans)
These pillows of fried dough, doused in powdered sugar, are not to be missed. Accompany with a cup of hot chocolate and a fireworks show, and you will feel warm and fuzzy for hours.What's your favorite thing to eat at Disneyland?
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Kimberly on July 25, 2010 at 08:06 PM
I've never been to Disneyland, but they have the absolute best Margarita I've ever tasted on the boardwalk at Downtown Disney at WDW.
Tapeworm on July 26, 2010 at 02:10 PM
I, like you judge a 'public attraction' by the food available at it. I've never been to Disneyland even though I've lived in the SF Bay Area for 30+ years.
Sadly though, your list of favorites does not entice me to make the journey. Ham & cheese sandwich? I'm there. Dried fried? Still got me. But powdered sugar & berry jam? Ugh! You just ruined it for me.
There's got to be more there besides turkey legs (which I don't eat) and churros (that you can get at any amusement park). Please someone . . . give me a reason to spend the time and gas to drive down there! If I'm going to spend hours waiting in line for a 5 minute ride, I want to at least munch on something good (especially if it's going to cost me 5-10 times what it would cost me to make at home)!
StellaCadente* on July 26, 2010 at 02:32 PM
@ Tapeworm: If you like a sweet/salty combo, trust me, the Monte Cristo is the way to go. I wouldn't advocate driving down from the Bay Area to eat at Disneyland. But if you happen to find yourself in the Magic Kingdom I would recommend sampling the above.
SlipperyPete on July 26, 2010 at 02:33 PM
Anything at Club 33 is pretty good. Plus you can have it with a drink.
StellaCadente* on July 26, 2010 at 04:00 PM
@Slippery Pete: I wouldn't know! I've never made it in. Maybe you can take me?!
StellaCadente* on July 26, 2010 at 04:01 PM
@Slippery Pete: And I will say, the addition of Downtown Disney and hence, alcohol is a decided improvement in my book. It makes the crowds and toddlers more tolerable, for sure.
mknzy on August 08, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Tortilla Joe's in Downtown Disney got me to like guacamole. The food is very fresh. And I live in Tucson, so I am familiar with Mexican cooking!
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Abby on November 28, 2010 at 09:53 AM
Love it!
As a child born in Anaheim a had great times at Disneyland.
To the point, articulate, and interesting pots.
Disneyland is Great!
Kelly on March 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM
@mknzy - If you live in Tucson you may know Tex-Mex cooking, or Mexican American cooking, but real Mexican cooking? Unlikely. Most Norte-Americanos don't have a clue about real Mexican cuisine.