What should my family try?

The Goof Father · 10-29-2005

My family will be in DL from 12/4 thru 12/11, so where should we eat?

The only place I have on the list as a "FOR SURE" is The Blue Bayou, so what other places should be on that list??? And I am open to offsite places too...

Keep in mind, I have a DD2, DS7 and DD9...

**WishUponAStar** · 10-29-2005

Goofy's Kitchen in the DL Hotel

Disneyfever · 10-29-2005

Although I have not eaten at any of these, for our trip in a few weeks we have the following reservations: Blue Bayou for lunch, Thanksgiving Dinner at the Disneyland Hotel, Ariel's Grotto and Goofy's Kitchen. My brother and his family have been to these many times and really liked them. I will let you know after my trip. Also, we are going to the Midieval Times. My DS (10) is really looking forward to that one. We will also probably go to the Rainforest Cafe. DS loves it there.

Andrea · 10-29-2005

I'd make several Bayou reservations!

Hey, it's not like it's not already really loud in there, so the kids can feel right at home.

And remember to hit the Bengal Barbecue at lunchtime- it closes early (and erratically!) and you don't want to miss those yummy yummy chicken skewers.

Hollyann · 10-29-2005

And the beef skewers are yummy too. Spicier than the chicken, but good.

I like the Storyteller's Cafe in the Grand Californian better than Goofy's Kitchen myself.

Get soup in a bread bowl somewhere - they have it in New Orleans Square somewhere and also at the Boudin (sp?) something in DCA.

If it's still there, the coffee/bakery place in Downtown Disney makes a mean latte. Speaking of which, inside the parks they usually have an eggnog latte at Christmastime that is yummy, if you like eggnog.... mixed with coffee. :)

The big restaurant in Frontierland (can you tell I am awful with names?) is someplace we often go for lunch... they have pretty much the same food as everywhere else, but it's hardly ever very crowded, the decks have plenty of room for busy little ones to wander around without bothering anyone or getting out of your sight, and sometimes you can see some wild kitty-cats.

The Golden Horseshoe can be fun, if your kids are either big enough to watch the show without getting bored or small enough to sleep through it in the stroller.

And, if the 11th is your last day in the parks and not a traveling day for you, it's our first day, if you would like to meet up and say hi, let me know. :)

pumouse · 10-30-2005

We love the plaza inn, and for off site we are just crazy about Millies, it's across harbor from the park, portions are big and prices are low. Oh and we also love Joes crab shack, down harbor.

The Goof Father · 10-30-2005

You are all super awesome! I will be adding some of your ideas to the agenda!!!

Wish - For as many times as I have gone to DL, I still have NEVER gone to Goofy's Kitchen! Good idea!

DisneyFever - I will be looking forward to what you have to share! My kids love Rainforest Cafe too! Ariel's Grotto would be a new one for us so we will have to check it out!

Andrea - I have a hunch that the Blue Bayou will see me a couple times! And I have yet to try a skewer at Bengal Barbecue, so I am adding that to THE list!

Hollyann - I love Storytellers and bread bowl's too! Oh, and I love egg nog lattes! Woooho!

And the 11th is our travel day, where we will pretty much get up and head home...

Pumouse - I have heard mention of Millie's several times across DC threads, can you tell me more about that place??? The crab shack sounds good to me, but I may have to trick my kids to get them to go!

**WishUponAStar** · 10-30-2005

Oooo ooo ooo, make sure to get a Mickey Mouse sourdough head!! They are soooo good!! Sometimes they sell them off of a cart outside of the DL gates but I usually get them in the bread bakery in DCA (can't remember the name of it right now).

daisyd · 10-31-2005

The chicken fusilli at Redd's Rockett is tops on my list to try nex trip after all the rave reviews it gets here.

The Goof Father · 10-31-2005

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Originally Posted by daisyd

The chicken fusilli at Redd's Rockett is tops on my list to try nex trip after all the rave reviews it gets here.

That's right! Dznygirl sold me on this too! Gotta try it!

**ddoll** · 10-31-2005

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

Oooo ooo ooo, make sure to get a Mickey Mouse sourdough head!! They are soooo good!! Sometimes they sell them off of a cart outside of the DL gates but I usually get them in the bread bakery in DCA (can't remember the name of it right now).

Sounds interesting. Are those like a soft pretzel?

pumouse · 10-31-2005

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Originally Posted by ddoll

Sounds interesting. Are those like a soft pretzel?

Nope! Its sour dough bread, so good! When do are you going?

**ddoll** · 11-01-2005

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Originally Posted by pumouse

Nope! Its sour dough bread, so good! When do are you going?

Me? I'm not going until September 2006 (for the DL marathon)

The Goof Father · 11-02-2005

I always feel like I ran a marathon after a long day at Disney!

Maybe we need to point out some of the electrolyte packed foods for ddoll???

I will have to keep my eyes open for the sour dough bread... I likey!!!

petecj2 · 11-27-2005

Our favorite DL dining "secret" is the Carnation Cafe. It is one of only 2 sit downs inside the park itself (the Blue Bayou is the other) that takes priority seating. It typically closes at 3, so you are talking about lunch, but it is in the shade, is near a bathroom, and it has free drink refills. Even if the food stunk, not having to wait for a seat in the shade with all you can drink in the middle of the day is worth it.

The food is pretty good, though. There are a number of sandwich combinations you can get there and it is one of the few places inside the park that serves mac and cheese for the kiddies in your party. They also serve a PB&J on a painters palette with little add-ons so you can build your own, which a lot of kids also like. Good desserts too and the Blue Ribbon Bakery is next door if you don't find anything on the menu you like.

10-29-2005	#1 (permalink)
The Goof Father I have a fever! More MB! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest! Near Portland! Posts: 1,704	What should my family try? My family will be in DL from 12/4 thru 12/11, so where should we eat? The only place I have on the list as a "FOR SURE" is The Blue Bayou, so what other places should be on that list??? And I am open to offsite places too... Keep in mind, I have a DD2, DS7 and DD9... __________________ Everybody's got a laughing place A laughing place to go ho ho Take a frown, turn it upside down And you'll find yours we know ho AVATAR - me and the little dude taunting Splash Mountain! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to DL with my wifey! Turning my frown upside down in DL!

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,744	Re: What should my family try? Goofy's Kitchen in the DL Hotel __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 8 hours 26 minutes

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Disneyfever Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 784	Re: What should my family try? Although I have not eaten at any of these, for our trip in a few weeks we have the following reservations: Blue Bayou for lunch, Thanksgiving Dinner at the Disneyland Hotel, Ariel's Grotto and Goofy's Kitchen. My brother and his family have been to these many times and really liked them. I will let you know after my trip. Also, we are going to the Midieval Times. My DS (10) is really looking forward to that one. We will also probably go to the Rainforest Cafe. DS loves it there. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx Judy *´¨) July 2000 - DL PP April 2001 - POFQ March 2002 - WDW offsite Oct 2004 - CR March 2005 - All Star Sports Nov 2005 - DL offsite Sept 2006 - Poly

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: What should my family try? I'd make several Bayou reservations! Hey, it's not like it's not already really loud in there, so the kids can feel right at home. And remember to hit the Bengal Barbecue at lunchtime- it closes early (and erratically!) and you don't want to miss those yummy yummy chicken skewers. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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Hollyann Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 33	Re: What should my family try? And the beef skewers are yummy too. Spicier than the chicken, but good. I like the Storyteller's Cafe in the Grand Californian better than Goofy's Kitchen myself. Get soup in a bread bowl somewhere - they have it in New Orleans Square somewhere and also at the Boudin (sp?) something in DCA. If it's still there, the coffee/bakery place in Downtown Disney makes a mean latte. Speaking of which, inside the parks they usually have an eggnog latte at Christmastime that is yummy, if you like eggnog.... mixed with coffee. :) The big restaurant in Frontierland (can you tell I am awful with names?) is someplace we often go for lunch... they have pretty much the same food as everywhere else, but it's hardly ever very crowded, the decks have plenty of room for busy little ones to wander around without bothering anyone or getting out of your sight, and sometimes you can see some wild kitty-cats. The Golden Horseshoe can be fun, if your kids are either big enough to watch the show without getting bored or small enough to sleep through it in the stroller. And, if the 11th is your last day in the parks and not a traveling day for you, it's our first day, if you would like to meet up and say hi, let me know. :) __________________

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10-30-2005	#6 (permalink)
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The Goof Father I have a fever! More MB! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest! Near Portland! Posts: 1,704	Re: What should my family try? You are all super awesome! I will be adding some of your ideas to the agenda!!! Wish - For as many times as I have gone to DL, I still have NEVER gone to Goofy's Kitchen! Good idea! DisneyFever - I will be looking forward to what you have to share! My kids love Rainforest Cafe too! Ariel's Grotto would be a new one for us so we will have to check it out! Andrea - I have a hunch that the Blue Bayou will see me a couple times! And I have yet to try a skewer at Bengal Barbecue, so I am adding that to THE list! Hollyann - I love Storytellers and bread bowl's too! Oh, and I love egg nog lattes! Woooho! And the 11th is our travel day, where we will pretty much get up and head home... Pumouse - I have heard mention of Millie's several times across DC threads, can you tell me more about that place??? The crab shack sounds good to me, but I may have to trick my kids to get them to go! __________________ Everybody's got a laughing place A laughing place to go ho ho Take a frown, turn it upside down And you'll find yours we know ho AVATAR - me and the little dude taunting Splash Mountain! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to DL with my wifey! Turning my frown upside down in DL!

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,744	Re: What should my family try? Oooo ooo ooo, make sure to get a Mickey Mouse sourdough head!! They are soooo good!! Sometimes they sell them off of a cart outside of the DL gates but I usually get them in the bread bakery in DCA (can't remember the name of it right now). __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 8 hours 26 minutes

10-31-2005	#9 (permalink)
daisyd Dreams do come true! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 2,344	Re: What should my family try? The chicken fusilli at Redd's Rockett is tops on my list to try nex trip after all the rave reviews it gets here. __________________ R2G your avatars rock! DL--too many times to count WDW--just once, Oct 2006

11-02-2005	#14 (permalink)
The Goof Father I have a fever! More MB! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest! Near Portland! Posts: 1,704	Re: What should my family try? I always feel like I ran a marathon after a long day at Disney! Maybe we need to point out some of the electrolyte packed foods for ddoll??? I will have to keep my eyes open for the sour dough bread... I likey!!! __________________ Everybody's got a laughing place A laughing place to go ho ho Take a frown, turn it upside down And you'll find yours we know ho AVATAR - me and the little dude taunting Splash Mountain! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to DL with my wifey! Turning my frown upside down in DL!

11-27-2005	#15 (permalink)
petecj2 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 45	Re: What should my family try? Our favorite DL dining "secret" is the Carnation Cafe. It is one of only 2 sit downs inside the park itself (the Blue Bayou is the other) that takes priority seating. It typically closes at 3, so you are talking about lunch, but it is in the shade, is near a bathroom, and it has free drink refills. Even if the food stunk, not having to wait for a seat in the shade with all you can drink in the middle of the day is worth it. The food is pretty good, though. There are a number of sandwich combinations you can get there and it is one of the few places inside the park that serves mac and cheese for the kiddies in your party. They also serve a PB&J on a painters palette with little add-ons so you can build your own, which a lot of kids also like. Good desserts too and the Blue Ribbon Bakery is next door if you don't find anything on the menu you like. __________________ WDW: - Jan '94 Dixie Landings, Alligator Bayou (Honeymoon) - August '99 Port Orleans, French Quarter - May '00 Dixie Landings, Magnolia Bend - Dec '03 Grand Floridian - Dec '04 Animal Kingdom Lodge - Oct '05 Polynesian DL: - SoCal local and AP - Feb '03 Grand Californian - Nov '03 Disneyland Hotel - Feb '05 Grand Californian

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