Café Orleans

When visiting Disneyland, a must have is the Monte Cristo and Pommes Frites at Café Orleans in New Orleans Square. They have so many great items on the menu, but these two items are a Disneyland Classic that you have to indulge in at least once.

Indoor or outdoor seating available. I prefer to sit outside so I can people watch and enjoy the sights and sounds of New Orleans Square.

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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

I had a dream come true and was given the opportunity to stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. We make frequent stops at the hotel on park visits for dining or to hang out in the lobby, but I haven’t stayed overnight, so I was super excited.

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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel has newly refurbished rooms. The rooms have details like the mural above the headboards of a blossoming orange tree, with Chip ‘n Dale playing in the branches.

All rooms include soft and fluffy robes to use during your stay, 55-inch smart TVs, Keurig coffee makers, mini fridge and USB connections to charge your electronic devices. Our room also had a desk, dresser, and a love seat that folded out into a sleeper. Continue reading

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2018

I had the opportunity to attend a Media Event at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa to kick off the 2018 Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure going on March 2 – April 12. We were able to get the scoop behind some of the planning, and hear from one of Disneyland’s Executive Chefs, and preview some of the Festival food and drinks.

There are 13 different Festival Marketplaces located throughout the park, plus a Beer Garden,and a limited time special menu at Paradise Garden Grill. The Festival offerings have gluten free, kid-friendly, vegetarian, and vegan options. Be sure to grab a Tasting Passport to find the specifics. Continue reading