Tags: breakfast, California, disneyland, Goofy's Kitchen, restaurant review, travel, Where to eat at Disneyland

When we stayed at the Disneyland Resort Hotel back in November, I knew that one of places we had to eat was Goofy’s Kitchen that is located in the Resort.  Now, take my advice and learn from our mistake……make your reservation in advance.  We walked up to the counter like idiots saying, “Table for 4 please.”  The lady looked at us a little funny and said, “You don’t have reservations?”  Needless to say we had to wait a good 30-45 minutes for our table, but there was no way I was missing out on breakfast!

Here is the check-in counter.  Be prepared for a very long line just to check in.  People flock to this place.

 

Right when the hostess calls your name to be seated, she first gets you ready for a family picture with Goofy.  They will take a professional one for you with their camera (and give you a card that you can view online and purchase).  They will also take a photo with your camera if you request it.

The hostess shows you to your seat then you go right into the kitchen, grab a plate and get to work.

 

Ready, set go!

I promise I did not start my breakfast with dessert, but I did photograph it to show you there’s a little bit of everything!

Pretty much anything you could ever want for breakfast is available at Goofy’s Kitchen.  Not kidding.

Nicely spiced breakfast potatoes.  I am pretty sure I went back for seconds

Little cinnamon rolls were up for grabs too.

 

I am a huge eggs benedict fan, so I did try one out and it was pretty darn good.  Not the best eggs benny I’ve ever had, but it was certainly enjoyable.

 

I’m a sucker for an omelet bar.  I couldn’t believe there was no line when I walked up.  Sweet!

 

Chef busy at work preparing any kind of omelet you like.

PB&J Pizza

I think these were little pumpkin pies, how cute!

Rainbow Cupcakes.

Lemon Bars, oh my!  I just couldn’t do it for breakfast, but took lots of photos

Fruit Pizza.

Chocolate Chip Cookies too!  Yowza!

Here’s my plate.  A little bit of this and  a little bit of that.  Yum!

The French Toast was great.

My made to order omelet was one of my favorites.

They even had biscuits and gravy.  Talk about……there’s no need to eat the rest of the day after this breakfast

Goofy’s Kitchen is a must if you are staying at the Disneyland Resort.  It is fun for the whole family and you get the best photos with the Disney Characters with no lines.  Love it!

Things to consider before dining:

Make Reservations: (714) 781-3463

Meals served:  Breakfast and dinner

Price Range:  More than $36 per person

Annual Passport Discounts

• Premium 15%
• Delux 10%
• Southern California 10%
• Southern California Select 10%

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Have you dined at Goofy’s Kitchen?  What was your experience like?

 

Tags: California, disneyland, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, restaurant, review, travel, Where to eat at Disneyland

I was so excited when Jolly Holiday, the new Bakery Cafe opened at Disneyland last week.  Thursday January 5th to be exact.  My family and I went Saturday afternoon to try it out about 2:15pm.  Look at the line!  Apparently we weren’t the only ones excited to try it:)

You can find the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at the end of Main Street past the Penny Arcade and Coke Refreshment Corner.

Here’s the Outdoor menu board.  Lots of fun things to choose from.  Here’s the full menu.

Served After 10:30 AM

• HOUSE SPECIALTIES •

Jolly Holiday Combo  $8.99
Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup

Ham & Cheese Quiche with House Salad  $7.19

• SANDWICHES •
Served with House Chips

Caprese (Tomato & Mozzarella)  $8.69
Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil, Lettuce, and Basil Vinaigrette
Served on a Toasted Focaccia Bread
Oven-Roasted Turkey  $8.69

Turkey, Tomatoes, Lettuce, and Mustard Aioli
Served on Toasted Ciabatta Bread

Chicken Waldorf on Brioche  $8.99
Apples, Walnuts, Celery, and Crasins, Dried Cranberries

Hot Angus Pot Roast Beef on Toasted Onion Roll  $9.69
Caramelized Onions, Horseradish Aioli and White Cheddar

• SALADS •
Served with Fresh Breadsticks

Jolly Holiday Salad  $7.49
Blend of lettuce, with Spiced Pecans, Feta, Red & Yellow Tomatoes
and Crasins, Dried Cranberries. Served with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Angus Roast Beef Salad  $8.99
Iceberg lettuce, Red & Yellow Tomatoes and Pickled Onions.
Served with Bleu Cheese Dressing

Grilled Vegetable & Whole Grain Salad  $7.99
Seasonal vegetables, Mixed Greens, Barley, Spelt, with Basil Vinaigrette

• FEATUREDS SOUPS •

Tomato Basil  $5.49
Classic Chicken Noodle  $5.49

• KID’S MEALS •
Ages 3 through 9 – Meals Built Especially for Kids
Served with Sliced Apples and Choice of small Low-Fat Milk, Minute Maid Juice Box or small Dasani Water. Soda Available on Request

Turkey Sandwich  $5.99

Macaroni & Cheese  $5.99

Granted the cafe had only been open for 2 days….the line was REALLY long.

So long, that my boys were at each others’ throats

Here is the outdoor seating area.  There are dozens and dozens of tables and chairs all outside under white and yellow umbrellas.  Even with the long line, we were able to find a table with no problem.

Loved the stained glass penguin on the outside window right before heading into the cafe.  How cute is he?

 

We finally made it inside!  The line kept wrapping. Lol!  It probably seemed longer because I was so hungry!

 Loved this charming Marry Poppins Song Lyrics painting inside the Cafe.  So cute!

My eyes went straight to the bakery display.  Cookies, cakes, brownies, bars, pastries, tarts.  You name it, they had it.

 

A look at some of the salads, sandwiches and more goodies on top.

My youngest ordered the mac and cheese from the kids menu.  He said it was good, but was still hungry afterwards.  The portion is more suitable for 3-4 year olds in my opinion.

 

My oldest ordered the grilled cheese and tomato basil soup.  He ate it right up however, here were my thoughts.  The grilled cheese was not hot and the cheese was not melted.  So…..don’t expect that if you order this one.  I thought the soup had great flavor and was a touch creamy which I thought was great.

 

The Caprese Sandwich that my husband and I shared was my favorite thing we ordered.  The bread was a soft focaccia and the entire sandwich was full of flavor.  Not dry at all.  I will order this again for sure.

 

I saw dozens of people ordering this Angus Roast Beef Sandwich so my husband and I shared this as well.  I have to say it looks really good in the photo, but I found it just ok.  There is a strong horseradish sauce, so be aware if you are not a horseradish fan.  The pickled onions were a bit overwhelming too.

 

You know we ordered dessert!  The giant Chocolate Chip Cookie looked really good.  For a theme park cookie it was indeed really good.  Soft, chewy with a good ratio of chocolate chips.

 

How gorgeous is this Chocolate Mint Cupcake?!  Now, when I ordered it I did not know it was chocolate mint, but what a nice surprise it was.  The cake was perfectly soft and moist and the frosting was crazy thick.  It was really good frosting, but really hard to cut with a fork.  Think ganache.  Loved it, just make sure you share it.  My family of 4 couldn’t even finish it.

 

The Micky Mouse Tart was surprisingly our favorite dessert.  It has a buttery shortbread crust and soft custard like chocolate/caramel tasting filling.  The Micky Face is crunch white chocolate.  It’s a must order if you ask us.

 

As I was taking my final photos of the outside of the Cafe, Josh Holloway (aka) Sawyer from “Lost” walked right past me with his crew.  I was in shock, but managed to snap this photo of him as he walked away.  My husband and I just finished the entire show last year and I just loved it.  What a treat to see him cruising Disney.

Here you have it friends.  The new Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe.  You will like this one.  Enjoy!

What do you think your favorite menu items would be?

Dec 9, 2011 | Tags: California, Corn Dog Castle, Disney California Adventure, disneyland, travel, travel destination, Where to eat at Disneyland

I love having Disney California Adventure right across from Disneyland.  We hop over to this fun park each time we visit for some of our favorite rides and food.  Today I’ll be showing you one of our favorites….The Corn Dog Castle.  Calories don’t count when you are at Disney right?!  Lol!

 

How magical is Mickey’s Fun Wheel?  It was a cloudy day when we went, but I love the reflection on the water

 

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Nov 1, 2011 | Tags: California, Corn Dog Stand, Disney Eats, disneyland, Main Street, review, travel, Vacation, Where to eat at Disneyland

One might think….what is the big deal about a corn dog anyway?  Well, if you haven’t tried the Disneyland Corn Dog then you might want to make it your mission in life to eat one someday

As you walk down Main Street you will see fabulous flowers, charming shops and then…..

The bright red Corn Dog Truck or Little Red Wagon.

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Oct 25, 2011 | Tags: Disney Eats, disneyland, Plaza Inn, review, travel, Where to eat at Disneyland

Have you been to Disneyland during the month of October?  If not, you must.  It is so fun and festive.  I caught these photos a few weeks ago and just love them.  These Disney character pumpkins greet you as you come into the park

Here’s another glimpse of the front of Disneyland.  Fun!

 

These decorations line the lights of Main Street as well as the entrance area.

 

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Oct 18, 2011 | Tags: California, disneyland, French Market Restaurant, review, travel

Let the Disneyland restaurant reviews continue   Today I will be reviewing the very charming French Market Restaurant in the middle of New Orleans Square, close to Pirates of the Caribbean, the train stop, and The Haunted Mansion.  This is one of the nicer restaurants in the park with quite a large seating area outside.

I love the feel of New Orleans Square, it  full of festivites.  Whether a band is playing, princesses singing, or the sea of people passing by,  it’s a great place to be.

Let’s take a look at the menu below….

Menu

Menu Date: 9/2011

Entrees

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Oct 11, 2011 | Tags: California, disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Dole Whip, review, Tiki Juice Bar, travel

Disneyland’s Tiki Juice Bar….or just “The Dole Whip Place” as we call it, is one of those special treats in the park that you will wait in a mile long line with a smile on your face because you know it will be worth it!  Crazy I know.

The Tiki Juice Bar is located right inside of Adventureland next to the Tiki Room, which is where you can watch a fun musical show that the little ones LOVE.  My 6 and 9 year old are a bit over it, but the little ones get a kick out of the singing and dancing birds

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