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Review: Plaza Inn’s Holiday Treats in Disneyland

Plaza Inn on Disneyland’s Main Street U.S.A. has joined in on the Holiday Eats around Disneyland Resort and just added three new Christmas-themed treats to their menu. Read on to find out if they’re worth the stop!

Plaza Inn, Main St. USA

Plaza Inn is known for its great location, charming atmosphere, and most of all the best fried chicken I’ve ever tasted (no exaggeration there, seriously!). We set out to find out if their new holiday dessert menu treats were a must-try and here’s what we found.

Disneyland Plaza Inn’s Holiday Dessert Menu

First up: this cute little Holiday Bundt Cake.

Plaza Inn Holiday Bundt Cake

While we loved the presentation–especially the cute little Minnie chocolate detail on top–we were a little disappointed with the first bite. Like we’ve seen happening over at Jolly Holiday Bakery, their classic buttercream has been replaced in several desserts with white chocolate mousse. It’s sweet, but pretty generic. I really miss the buttercream!

Lots of frosting, but no buttercream 🙁

Next, the Christmas Mint Yule Log.

Plaza Inn Christmas Mint Yule Log

This holiday dessert also gets some extra points for presentation with that perfect chocolate cake swirl and those cute shiny chocolate pearls on top. And while the buttercream hasn’t disappeared from this one, I didn’t get a lot of flavor.

Moving on to the Coconut Cream Pie:

Plaza Inn Christmas-themed Coconut Cream Pie

This dessert is pretty basic in terms of presentation and again, didn’t really wow me with the flavor. You do get coconut vibes from this with the coconut-flavored pastry cream, coconut flavored whipped cream, and coconut shavings on tops, but that’s about it. A sweet coconutty dessert but not a lot of flavor depth.

Christmas Coconut Cream Pie at the Plaza Inn

All three of these desserts were fine, but each of them left me with that “meh” feeling. Is it worth stopping at the Plaza Inn JUST for the Holiday desserts? Probably not. With all of the other drool-worthy Holiday sweets at Disneyland, we think your tastebuds (and dollars!) would be happier with something else. And good news! We already have a list of the best for you. 😉

Check out all the Disneyland Holiday treats here — complete with printable Holiday Snack Checklists!

News! Disneyland’s Plaza Inn Now Offering Christmas Parade Dining Packages

By AJ and the DFB Team 4 Comments

The Plaza Inn in Disneyland is making this Christmas a little more special with their All-in-One Meal Package for A Christmas Fantasy Parade.

Plaza Inn

Not only do you get lunch at the Plaza Inn, but you get a voucher to the reserved viewing area in Main Street USA for A Christmas Fantasy Parade! A great holiday-themed meal and prime viewing of the wooden soldiers, Mickey and Minnie, and gingerbread men on parade!

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Disney Food Round-up: October 15, 2017

By Traci C 1 Comment

Happy Sunday and happy October! We’re back with another edition of our Disney Food Round-up for you today.

Amorette’s Mickey Pumpkin Cake

HalloweenTime has begun in Disneyland, and we’ve got reviews of the adorably spooky eats!

The 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is in full swing at Epcot! If you’re making plans to attend the Festival you should check out our Best of the Fest post and DFB Best of the Fest YouTube video!

And don’t forget, the 2017 Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic is at the end of this month on October 27 and 28! We have all the details for you!

We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…

Disney Food News

We shared where to find Pumpkin Spice everything at Disney World!
Dole Whip-Topped Pineapple Upside Down Cake debuted at Aloha Isle!
The full list of Candlelight Processional narrators was announced.
We enjoyed dinner at Yak and Yeti at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
We reviewed Kobe-Style Brisket Poutine at the Nomad Lounge.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Disney Springs with Poutine and Bratwurst.
We shared our love for the Fried Chicken from Disneyland’s Plaza Inn.
We checked out What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
We spotted the must-have Halloween Time Headless Horseman Straw and Clip at Disneyland!
We shared our thoughts on dinner at STK Orlando.
Bottomless milkshakes and a milkshake of the month debuted at The Plaza Restaurant.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork is on the menu at Flame Tree Barbecue.
We spotted new Animal Kingdom coffee mugs at Creature Comforts!
New DFB YouTube videos: 7 Things You Have to Try at Disney World Right Now and Be Our Guest v. Cinderella’s Royal Table.

Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go.

New DFB Video: 7 Things You Have to Try at Disney World RIGHT NOW

Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got great content going up twice a week showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re talking about Nosh or Not? – Epcot’s Italy Food Tour! Check it out below — and subscribe here.

Deal of the Week: Save 20% off the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2017 Pre-Order

The calendar might say “fall” but the holiday season is fast approaching and if you’re planning a visit to Disney World this year for the holidays, it’s time to check out the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2017 e-book!

The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2017 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World.

We’ll guide you through all the special events, activities, and dining so that you can get the biggest bang for your buck! Yep — Our Holiday Guide covers everything Disney holiday-related — not just the food!

And if you pre-order the 2017 Guide now, we will send you an instant download of the 2016 Guide so that you can start your planning right away! Then, you will automatically receive the 2017 Guide as soon as it’s published in early November.

What’s In The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holiday 2017 e-book?

Holiday-themed crawls – We’ve mapped out four holiday Crawls that will take you around Walt Disney World to see the best of the holiday attractions and/or food.
Customized Holiday touring strategies – Will you be visiting with extended family? Going to the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Want to see the holiday celebrations on a budget? We’ve developed customized touring strategies for these circumstances and more!
A full chapter on where to dine without a reservation!
In-depth look at Holiday snacks
Disney Parks scavenger hunts
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As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. It’s a PDF guide with 380+ pages of detailed information about the Holidays at Disney World as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible.

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DFB Reader Finds

If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday.

Remember when we told you about the Secret Menu at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort? DFB reader Drop the Arrow checked it out recently and said when the chef asked how they kenew about the menu they replied “Disney Food Blog!” Thanks for the shout-out!

Secret menu eats at All Star Movies!

Disneyland Corn Dogs are the stuff of legend! They are always a must-eat item when we’re at Disneyland! Our pal Chris Hogstad delcarded his the “best lunch ever” and we have to agree!

Yep. Best lunch EVER.

Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us!

On to the Round-Up!

Mickey Fix has a new How-To Guide for Throwing a Haunted Mansion Halloween Party!

WDW for Grownups shared some great drinks from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

Disney Parks Blog shared a fun how-to for a Mickey Ghost Apple.

Disney Family shared a recipe for Hidden Mickey Caramel Apple Slices.

Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review!

Review: Disneyland’s Plaza Inn (Fried Chicken!)

By AJ 17 Comments

One of Disneyland’s most coveted meals is the fantastic fried chicken at the Plaza Inn on the corner of Main Street and Tomorrowland!

Atmosphere

While this location is a table-service character buffet (serving Breakfast With Minnie and Friends) in the morning, it switches to a counter service buffet in the afternoon and evening.

entrance sign

Plaza Inn entrance

Guests are greeted at the door by a large buffet and an ornate dining room full of velvet curtains, crystal chandeliers, and the kind of opulence you’re not used to seeing at a [Read more…]

Disney Food Pics of the Week: Breakfast Goodies!

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Thank you for including your pictures in the Disney Food Blog Photo Extravaganza! We’re getting hungry, how about you?!

The Disney Food Pics of the Week this week feature breakfast items. Fuel up before starting your Disney Day!

This grilled ham, egg and cheddar sandwich was savored at the Contempo Cafe in the Contemporary Resort.
Photographer: Morgan & Jeff Rooks

Contempo Cafe Grilled Ham, Egg, Cheddar Sandwich

At the Grand Floridian, the morning buffet at 1900 Park Fare includes these yummy selections!
Photographer: Kristen Kirk VanTassle

1900 Park Fare Breakfast

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Disney Food Post Round-Up: April 11th, 2010

By AJ 6 Comments

Chocolate Fondant With Praline from Remy - (c) Disney Cruise Line

Bonjour, my foodie friends! This weekwe heard about the Disney Dream’s exclusive adults-only restaurant — Remy! If you’re booked for a Disney Dream cruise, I’d love to hear if Remy will make the cut for your dining arrangements. (Check out the full press release and photos at StitchKingdom)

And don’t forget — Disneyland’s Food and Wine Festival starts THIS COMING WEEKEND! (Check out DisneyGeek’s cool pic of the Festival Showplace banners!) You know I’m gonna be there in just two short weeks to start my reporting, but in the meantime, check out all the exciting events that are scheduled to take place: Disney’s 2010 California Food and Wine Festival.

Finally, I want to take a moment to thank and “toast” a brilliant person, Alain Littaye, who has written one of my favorite Disney-related blogs, Disney and More, for three years. I’m sad to see the blog end, Alain, but I look forward to seeing your stamp on many Disney-related projects in the future. Thank you for sharing your immense knowledge of and interest in Disney with your readers.

And now, on with the Round-Up!

The WDW Today Podcast kindly brought me on as a guest last week to discuss Food Quality vs. Atmosphere in Disney World Restaurants. I clearly need to take some public speaking lessons, but the discussion is still very interesting!

Disney World Basics looks at one of Disney’s strategies to create healthier options for dining in the parks — Kids’ Picks!

Main Street Gazette heads over to the Rose and Crown Dining Room for a delicious dining review!

The DVC Life takes a look at whether Jiko in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is worth the $100+ price tag.

Chef Druck Musings shares some secrets about her favorite character meals in Disney World.

Thanks to Zannaland for posting this very cool interview about a fellow blogger! (Wink, wink) The ensuing comments about tart-n-tiny candy is my favorite part.

The Disney Blog reports the potential shuttering of the final Goodings Supermarket near Disney World.

Disney Parks Blog celebrates the top honors received in Orlando Magazine by several Walt Disney World restaurants.

The Disney Chick makes Gourmet Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies from the Main Street Bakery. Go on. You know you want to click. 😉

OC Register has a fun story about what Disneyland’s doing with the leftover fry oil from their kitchens! Here’s a hint: it has to do with Park transportation… .

Chip and Co shares some dessert options for people with Diabetes dining in Disney World restaurants.

DisUnplugged heads to Disneyland’s Plaza Inn for dinner!