food IS a theme park
Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District is full of shopping, dining, entertainment, and more.
Downtown Disney
We recently shared that a Downtown Disney restaurant — Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen — would be closing for refurbishment. And now, it looks like another Downtown Disney dining location has closed — but this time it’s for good.
Happy holidays from Disneyland Resort! With Merriest Nites and the Festival of Holidays underway, it’s time to start celebrating the yuletide season at the parks and Downtown Disney.
Holidays at Disneyland
Let’s dive in and take a look at all the holiday treats and entertainment coming to Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort!
La Brea Bakery Cafe in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort is a great breakfast and brunch joint!
La Brea Bakery, whi
But it’s not just for mornings — La Brea serves lunch and dinner, too. And now, the cafe even offers a Happy Hour Menu!
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park may still be closed, but that hasn’t stopped us from having a fun time over in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
Downtown Disney!
And, while we’ve enjoyed eating at some of our favorite spots in their outdoor seating areas, we’re now starting to get more information about when restaurants in Downtown Disney should be seating guests indoors!
While Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are still closed and Disneyland’s hotels have asked guests through September 5th to reschedule, Downtown Disney, the Disneyland Resort’s shopping and dining district, is OPEN for guests!
Downtown Disney!
We took a little stroll through Downtown Disney to do a little shopping (duh!) and to see what’s new! Come along with us!
Welcome to another roundup of What’s New in Disneyland Resort!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Today, we’ll chat about new treats, construction updates, and some spooktacular new Minnie ears!
ALOHA from Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! THAT is where the Downtown Disney Summer Celebration is running now through September 4th.
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The event — sponsored by Dole Packaged Foods, features over a dozen special menu items found at various Downtown Disney restaurants. These tastes of the islands will be accompanied by regular weekly appearances of the Polynesian performers of Tupua. Beginning July 1st, Tupua will help set the scene on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage with song, dance, and color. Moving forward, Tupua will appear on Friday evenings through the run of the event.
We mentioned a “taste of the islands,” too, though, didn’t we? Find a Hawaiian BBQ Sandwich at Earl of Sandwich. Or stop by ESPN Zone for Hawaiian Pork Sliders, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, or a Summer Mojito.
The second annual California Avocado Week is being held July 1-7 at Downtown Disney Anaheim at the Disneyland Resort. Guests can take part in cooking demos, munch on featured menu selections, and more!
Throughout the week, Downtown Disney restaurants will feature special California avocado menu items, and Sephora will offer refreshing avocado facials. Celebrate the Avocado season in Disneyland!
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney
4 p.m.: Cooking demonstrations will feature dishes made with California avocados
by a chef from one of the premiere restaurants at Downtown Disney. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis will be available for 100 guests and each seated guest will have the chance to taste the menu item. Unlimited standing room will be available as well.
6 p.m.: A Guacamole contest will feature three participants (selected by the California Avocado Commission) with the challenge to make guacamole out of ingredients provided. The winning dish will be awarded a $100 gift card to a participating restaurant in Anaheim’s Downtown Disney District.
Nightly until 10 p.m.: DJ Wendy will entertain.
Sunday, July 1
Chef Meyer, House of Blues, California Avocado and Blue Cheese Crusted Rib Eye
Monday, July 2
Chef Thomas Keaveny, ESPN Zone, Mini California Avocado Shrimp [Read more…]
We’ve had a fun week sharing the excitement of our new e-book! And check out those eats that we can look forward to at the Art of Animation’s food court, Landscape of Flavors. It’s not what you’d expect for food court fare…!
Mickey Fruit Tart at Art of Animation Resort
We’ve got more delicious news on our Disney Food News Pin Board, where Disney Food News is updated on a regular basis!
This week we announced the grand launch of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2012 e-Book! It’s an instantly downloadable PDF guide, featuring over 310 full-color pages of photographs, information, and advice about our faves — food and dining in Walt Disney World.
We’ve updated our 2012 edition with over 60 new pages of details along with more photos, coverage of new Disney dining experiences, exclusive games, and more!
For our Grand Launch Sale, use code: 2012 to get a $4 discount this week only! Order your copy now at DFBGuide.com and use code: 2012 for your discount!
If you DID purchase the 2011 Guide and would like to purchase the 2012 Guide, we’ve got a special discount for repeat purchasers. Email us here to get a limited-time, one-use, exclusive discount code to purchase the 2012 Guide at a $6 discount. Please include the email address you used to purchase the 2011 Guide in the body of your email.
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AllEars.Net showcases South African wines featured at the Animal Kingdom’s Mombasa Marketplace!
Eating (and Drinking) Around the World displays construction photos of the Tutto Italia renovation.
Main Street Gazette stops by the Polynesian’s Kona Cafe to sample the Chef’s Choice dinner option.
Progress City, U.S.A. focuses on the evolution of Epcot’s culinary offerings!
Mouse on the Mind takes a look at unique bread services at WDW restaurants!
Classic favorites and new menu items will be unveiled when La Brea Bakery Café’s expansion is complete, according to DisneyParkBlog.
Goodies at La Brea Bakery -- Pre-Renovation
Located in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney (Anaheim), La Brea Bakery will re-open in late May showcasing an exhibition kitchen, a dining room with welcoming earth tones, an express area with fresh food displays, and outdoor seating covered with an awning.
Everyone knows this is the place to pick up some morning eats before heading into the parks, and fans of breakfast fare will love the new entrees: order Brioche French Toast or a Croque Madame Sandwich (made with gruyere cheese and featuring a fried egg on top)! See photos below! [Read more…]
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