food IS a theme park
is serving up some new dishes with southern style!
Chef Art Smith
Under Starters, new on the menu are Hot Legs! Four hand-breaded chicken legs (tossed in Homecomin’s Fresno pepper hot sauce) are served lollipop-style. These take the place of the Ham and Cheese Biscuits.
A new Cuban Sandwich with house-smoked pork, shaved country ham, house made pickles and Swiss Cheese is available under “Buns & Such,” taking the place of the Barbecue Pork Bun. [Read more…]
Located near the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim’s Downtown Disney, the ESPN Zone is a great place to take a pit stop in the middle of a long Disneyland day. Just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Monorail Station the ESPN Zone has something for everyone in your party.
ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney
We recently headed over for an afternoon of food and fun. Upon entering we were greeted by a fabulous team of hostesses who immediately took us to a table. We visited mid week in the early afternoon and there was no wait. However, if the World Cup had been playing, we probably couldn’t get near the place!
ESPN Zone Check In
The menu at ESPN Zone is full of your traditional American type favorites. Items include Ribs, Chicken, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, & Wraps.
ESPN Zone Menu
In addition to their regular menu, ESPN Zone currently has some very tasty Summer menu offerings. AND on this special menu, you can find [Read more…]
Sometimes I need a little Gloria Estefan in my life, so I high tail it over to Bongos Cuban Cafe!
I’m just kidding. I rarely need any Gloria Estefan in my life, but I DO need the deliciousness that is Bongos. Seriously, you guys, I haven’t had a bad meal here…ever. It’s a hidden gem, and if you haven’t been there, start your planning engines for your next trip!
It’s Cuban food of awesomeness — tons of flavor, not-always-efficient-but-at-least-friendly service, and drinks that are BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD. Plus souvenir glasses. And POPSYCAKES!
Located in Downtown Disney West Side, most Disney guests know this eatery as “the place with the big pineapple out front.” During the evening, Bongos looks and feels like a nightclub that you’d find in Old Havana or South Beach. It’s like a party waiting to happen, this place.
Open and airy, you can imagine the celebration spilling out onto the “street” during especially festive times.
Outdoor Atmosphere
And a festive good time is what you’d expect here, as is evident from the two bars that dominate the inside.
Bar Area
Sit yourself down on actual bongos at the bar up front! Fun (and REALLY uncomfortable!).
Bongo Bar Stools and Cool, Colorful Lighting in the Front Bar Area
So if you’re tired of sitting on the Bongos, no worries; this place offers a wide array of seating areas. The upstairs seating area — both inside and outside on the balcony — offer good views of the surrounding Downtown Disney area.
It may be a teensy bit quieter upstairs at night, but during the day (for lunch) the whole place is nice and relaxed.
Upstairs Seating
Yep — two-story ceilings and [Read more…]
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