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Heather Sievers: Dining in Disneyland

Growing up and residing in Orange County, California, Disneyland has been a huge part of my life.  My earliest memory was going for my 5th birthday 30 something years ago. We took my buddy Jeff, and I remember my Dad forcing him to go on Space Mountain (Jeff still talks about this today; my Dad completely traumatized him)! I remember getting Mickey ears with my name on them. I also remember riding the King Arthur Carrousel and wishing I got picked to pull the sword out of the stone…

Nowadays, most of my family’s entertainment revolves around Disney. My husband and I have had annual passes since college and our 2 boys, ages 7 and 10, have been going to Disneyland since birth, making them seasoned pros too! We’ve traveled to Disney World a few times, been on three Disney Cruises.  We are also Disney Vacation Club owners. YIKES! That’s a lot of Disney… One of our favorite things to do is head to Disneyland for dinner — yep, just dinner. Well, and maybe one ride plus a Mickey Bar. YUM!

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Heather Sievers’ Dining in Disneyland Column Posts

  • Cars Land First Look: Food Photos and Reviews From Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel
  • First Look! Food Photos and Tasting Review From Flo’s V-8 Cafe in Cars Land
  • Dining in Disneyland: New Mickey Sour Powder Caramel Apple and Goofy Caramel Apple
  • First Look! New Princess Cookies
  • Dining in Disneyland: The Chimichanga
  • First Look! New Gelato Popsicle Stand in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney
  • Dining in Disneyland Sneak Peek: New DCA Foodie Merchandise
  • Dining in Disneyland First Look! New Treats Coming to Disney California Adventure
  • Dining in Disneyland: The Chocolate Caramel Cashew Pretzel Rod
  • Review: D23′s “Off the Map” Event with Dinner at Club 33
  • “Sweet Dreams”: The Scratch & Sniff Nightshirt
  • Dining in Disneyland: Bayou Bash Southern Corn Chowder
  • Walt Disney Ate Here: The Tam O’ Shanter
  • Dining in Disneyland: More New Orleans Bayou Bash Eats!
  • A Valentine’s Day “Family Date” at Disney’s Soda Fountain
  • More Fat-Free Fun! Disneyland Food Graphic Suitcase Now Available
  • Dining in Disneyland: Valentine’s Day Treats at Marceline’s
  • Dining in Disneyland: Grilled Cheese on a Stick, Sort Of…
  • News! “The Cupcake Store” Kiosk Now Open in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney
  • First Look: New “Ice Cream” Pins from Disney’s Soda Fountain & Studio Store
  • Dining in Disneyland: Breakfast at Carnation Cafe…and Scoop on Refurb!
  • Disney’s Soda Fountain Review: The Beauty and The Beast Sundae
  • Dining in Disneyland: Jolly Holiday’s Lemon Meringue Bar
  • Dining in Disneyland: Dia de Reyes Celebration
  • Dining in Disneyland: FIRST LOOK! The Jolly Holiday Bakery
  • Dining in Disneyland: Saying Goodbye to Blue Ribbon Bakery…and Hello to Jolly Holiday!
  • Dining in Disneyland: ESPN Zone Review
  • Christmas in Disneyland: Santa’s Cabin & Storytellers Cafe Gingerbread House
  • Dining in Disneyland: Gingerbread House Workshop at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
  • Dining in Disneyland Review: The Yule Log
  • Review: Most Sensational Muppet Party at Disney’s Soda Fountain
  • First Look!: Disney’s Soda Fountain Muppets “Rainbow Connection” Sundae
  • Ariel and Jack Sparrow Kids’ Cup Glow Lights to Debut
  • Dining in Disneyland: New Holiday Desserts at Disney California Adventure!
  • Disney Food History: Vintage Donald Duck Eats n’ Treats
  • Dining in Disneyland: New Recipe Request Forms Pop Up in Disneyland
  • Dining in Disneyland: Carnation Cafe, the Matterhorn Sundae, and a Chat With Chef Oscar
  • Review: Epcot Food and Wine Festival Scent Demonstration
  • Dining in Disneyland: Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Gingerbread House Workshop
  • 2011 Disneyland Candy Cane Dates
  • Dining in Disneyland: Special Menu Event at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
  • It’s November; Merry Christmas! Holiday Treats Pop Up in Disney Parks
  • Dining in Disneyland: Jolly Holiday Bakery Construction Update
  • Dining in Disneyland: Mickey’s Halloween Party Review
  • Dining in Disneyland: Haunted Gingerbread House Workshop at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
  • Dining in Disneyland: Dulce Aventura at Disney California Adventure
  • Dining in Disneyland: Storytellers Cafe and the Happiest Haunts Tour
  • Dining in Disneyland: Paradise Garden Grill
  • Dining in Disneyland: Pumpkin Treats Crawl
  • Dining in Disneyland: Will Run for Food — Star Tours 5K and Breakfast at Tangaroa Terrace
  • Disney Cruise Review: High Tea at Palo
  • Dining in Disneyland: D23 Reception Eats
  • Disney Cruise Review: Mojito Seminar Aboard the Disney Magic
  • Dining in Disneyland: New Belle Caramel Apples
  • Dining in Disneyland: Snacks and More in Disneyland Paris
  • Dining in Disneyland: Lunch at Tangaroa Terrace
  • Dining in Disneyland: First Look — Bayside Brews
  • Dining in Disneyland: DCA’s New Eats — Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
  • Dining in Disneyland: An Apple A Day Keeps the Dirt Away?
  • Wine Dinner at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen: June 1st, 2011
  • Dining in Disneyland: The Return of the Corn Dog Castle!
  • Dining in Disneyland: Just for Fun, Food on the Sailing Ship Columbia
  • Dining in Disneyland: “Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides” World Premiere
  • Dining in Disneyland: Mother’s Day Brunch at Catal
  • Dining in Disneyland: Big Thunder Ranch BBQ Review
  • Dining in Disneyland: Carnation Cafe & And Interview With Chef Oscar
  • Dining in Disneyland: The Patented Chocolate Easter Egg
  • Dining in Disneyland: The Hungry Bear Re-Opens with a New Menu
  • Dining in Disneyland: St. Patrick’s Day Treats
  • Dining in Disneyland: Mother’s Day Royal Buffet Reservations Now Open
  • Special Snacks: Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Egg Roll
  • Dining in Disneyland: The (Not So Mini) Mini Cupcake Sampler
  • Stuff That’s Rad: Disney Gummy Kabobs
  • Review: Disney’s Soda Fountain & Studio Store in Hollywood
  • Snack Series: Disneyland’s Cherry Granola Muffin
  • Dining in Disneyland: Valentine’s Day Treats
  • Dining in Disneyland: Catal Review
  • Dining in Disneyland: Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port
  • Dining in Disneyland: The Race For Hand Made Candy Canes
  • Dining in Disneyland: Breakfast at White Water Snacks
  • Snack Series: Cheddar Mickey Crackers
  • Dining in Disneyland: Disneyland Hotel Thanksgiving Feast
  • New Disney Treat Packages
  • Dates for 2010 Disneyland Candy Canes
  • Disneyland Distributing Tickets for Candy Canes on November 26, 2010
  • Dining in Disneyland: Holiday Treats
  • Dining in Disneyland: Thanksgiving Treats
  • Dining in Disneyland: Steakhouse 55 Brunch
  • Review: Mickey’s Halloween Party in Disneyland
  • Disneyland Halloween Treats
  • Guest Review: Disneyland’s Fantasmic! Premium Viewing Dessert Package
  • Now Serving Corn Dogs!
  • Guest Review: World of Color Dining Package at Ariel’s Grotto