food IS a theme park
Last fall, Carthay Circle Lounge Alfresco Dining gave guests visiting Buena Vista Street (and this past spring, Disney California Adventure) the opportunity to dine on signature Carthay small plates in an outdoor setting. But, we’ve been wondering when we would see the full reopening of Carthay Circle Restaurant!
Carthay Circle
Well, we don’t have to wait much longer: Carthay Circle will reopen at Disney California Adventure very soon!
Just a few days ago, we were munching on holiday cupcakes and more all around Disneyland Resort and the newly reopened Buena Vista Street.
Holiday Cupcake
But, things have quickly changed in California. Last week, Governor Newsom announced that stay-at-home orders would be imposed for regions based on ICU availability. This weekend, Southern California (the region that Disneyland Resort is located in) reached the set ICU capacity level, triggering the stay-at-home order for that region. Under this new order, restaurants can only be open for takeout or delivery. Disneyland confirmed that some of the restaurants at the resort would remain open for takeout under this order, while others would entirely close. Here’s a full list of what restaurants are and are not open at Disneyland Resort based on our trip today.
Hey everyone, we’ve got another update for you from Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
There is a lot of construction updates, merch, and food to cover today, so let’s get to it!
Disneyland might be in the Christmas swing with decorations and treats galore, but Disney California Adventure is already making its New Year’s Resolutions!
California Adventure Christmas Tree
And, this year’s resolution is to give a GREAT restaurant a lil bit of extra love with a few updates!
There are PLENTY of Disney witches out there… But, whose fingers are these?!
The Evil Queen at the Oogie Boogie Bash
Halloween Time in Disneyland is full of treats, merch, and even the Oogie Boogie Bash! Over in Disney California Adventure, though, there’s some double toil and trouble brewing up with a returning snack.
at Disney California Adventure Park has always been a great place to kick back with a drink or an appetizer while waiting to dine at Carthay Circle Restaurant.
Carthay Circle Lounge
But, this spot just got even better!
Disneyland Resort is going all-in for holiday eats and drinks
, and that extends beyond kiosks, snacks, and quick service. In fact, table service restaurants and lounges are also feeling the holiday spirit — and in this case, that means spirits for us!
Carthay Circle Restaurant and 1901 Lounge (exclusive lounge for Club 33 members) are offering The Sleigh Ride, a perfectly nice drink that comes with a totally killer accessory: a Mickey Snowflake Glowcube!
The Sleigh Ride
Are you planning to visit The Happiest Place on Earth? Because if you’re heading to Disneyland Resort, you might want to consider a Disneyland Dining Package or Dessert Party to make the most of your time.
World of Color
These specialty options offer a meal at a participating restaurant or a dessert buffet, paired with reserved viewing for a nighttime spectacular, parade, or show.
For instance, you can book a picnic-style lunch at Plaza Inn and enjoy reserved viewing for A Christmas Fantasy Parade on select nights during the holiday season. [Read more…]
The Paint the Night Parade will make its return AND debut in Disneyland Resort on April 13th!
And how is that possible 🙂 ? While the Paint the Night Parade used to run in Disneyland Park, it will make its return in Disney California Adventure Park, marking its DCA debut. The return of the Paint the Night Parade coincides with the beginning of this summer’s Pixar Fest.
Incredibles Float Concept Art for Paint the Night ©Disney
Two packages pairing food with a reserved viewing area for the parade are now available for booking.
The Paint the Night Parade Dining Package may be booked at your choice of two restaurants.
Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure
At Carthay Circle Restaurant, the dinner package includes a 4-course dinner from a prix fixe menu and includes one voucher for guaranteed seating at a reserved parade viewing area next to the restaurant.
Pricing starts at $99 for adults, and $45 for children ages 3 to 9.
Visions of Sugarplums (and much more!) sure are dancing all around Disneyland for the Holidays!
Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
I mean, you didn’t think all the Holiday Snacking was limited to the Booths at the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, did you? Of course not! There are festive treats galore all over Disneyland Resort, available now through January 7, 2018!
Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and the Disneyland hotels are full to the brim with sweet snacks like Gingerbread Man Cookies and Snowman Shortbread Cookies.
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