My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

Figment's Encore Pixar Fest Trip to Disneyland
Figment made a return to trip to Disneyland one more time before Pixar Fest comes to an end. There were still new things to see (the new Incredibles float!), new things to try (Cocoa Churro!), and visits with old favorites!

Cafe Orleans, Lunch
Cafe Orleans is still one of Figment's favorite places to have lunch. He requested a table by the rail so that he could watch the New Orleans Square and the Rivers of America while he dined. Cafe Orleans had both the normal a la carte menu (with some changes since April and a special three-course prix fixe menu for Pixar Fest.
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While he was looking at the menu, Dr. Facilier stopped by and wished him a good meal...
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Mint Julep - Figment's still likes the new mint julep recipe and continues to order it at Cafe Orleans, but he does miss the iconic green color.
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N'awlins Gumbo - A rich, flavorful Stew with Chicken, Andouille Sausage and Tasso Ham served with Rice. The vauge "seasonal soup" was back on the menu, but luckily it was the gumbo! Hopefully this doesn't mean the chef is hoping to remove the gumbo from the menu.
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Seafood Gratin - Creamy blend of Lump Crab, Shrimp, Spinach, and creamy Tarragon Dressing served with Seasoned Croutons. Figment still likes this dish. It's got lots of seafood (crab! shrimp!) and a good flavored broth.
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Pommes Frites - Traditional French Fried Potatoes tossed with Parmesan, Garlic, and Parsley served with Cajun Spice Rémoulade. A classic! Figment gets this every time he goes to Cafe Orleans. (Tip: ask for extra remoulade; it's really good!)


Prix Fixe Menu - Figment had to try the special three course meal being offered by Cafe Orleans. He ordered one for the table and everyone tried a little bit of each course.

Course 1: Specialty Cheese Flight - Fourme D'Ambert (Raw Cow's Milk Cheese), Bucheron (Mild Goat Cheese) and P'tit Basque (Hard Sheep's Milk Cheese) with Dried Fruit and Honeycomb. The cheeses and accompaniments were all pretty good. Figment especially liked the honeycomb (although it was very sweet).
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Course 2: Shrimp Ratatouille Byaldi - Layered with Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, and Tomato. So far this is Figment's favorite version of rataouille. The veggies were not over-cooked and the sauce had a lot of flavor. The shrimp were cooked nicely and tasted great with the sauce as well.
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Course 3: Berry-stuffed Beignets à la Mode - Served with Sweet Brie Drizzle and Mascarpone. The berry-stuffed beignets were good. The beignets tasted like the Mickey ones, but were a little bigger than a golfball. The filling was sweet, but not overly so. A great ending to the meal!
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Plaza Inn, Dinner
Fried Chicken - Three pieces of Chicken fried to a golden brown and seasoned with distinctive Herbs and Spices, served with Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk Biscuit and a mixture of Vegetables. This one of Figment's favorite CS meals! The chicken is always very tender and moist on the inside. So good!
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Red Rose Taverne, Dinner
The weather was nice enough (i.e., cool) that Figment could eat outside and watch the comings and goings in Fantasyland while he dined.

Beast's Burger - 1/3 lb Angus Beef Patty, Slow-cooked Beef, Gruyère Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Horseradish Aïoli on a Toasted Roll, served with Pommes Frites. A very messy, but yummy burger!
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Slow-cooked Beef Poutine - Slow-cooked Beef and Gravy over Seasoned Waffle-cut Fries, Pickled Onions and Cheese Curds. This is one of Figment's favorite items!
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Figment's Encore Pixar Fest Trip to Disneyland, Continued...

River Belle Terrace, Breakfast
The River Belle Terrace recently began serving breakfast, so Figment thought he'd give it a try. RBT does not take reservations for breakfast, currently, but it wasn't very busy. We had a rail side table with a great view of Tom Sawyers Island.
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While we were dining, Jack Sparrow could be seen greeting guests on TSI.
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Monkey Bread - warm and buttery Sweet Bread, Pecan Butter, Maple Syrup, Candied Pecans, Powdered Sugar. This was very sweet! It was yummy, but unless you really like sugery things, it's best to share this dish.
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Southern Fried Bone-In Pork Chop - Crispy Pork Chop, Sunny Side-up Eggs, Signature Potatoes, Bacon Gravy. This was really good. A nice and filling breakfast!
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Becky Thatcher's Fried Green Tomato - Deviled Eggs, Roasted Corn and Avocado Relish, Chimichurri, Red Pepper Coulis, Blistered Tomatoes. There were two kinds of deviled eggs; regular and a pickled one (Figment liked the pickled one the best)! There were lots of avocados, which was really good. The fried green tomato was okay; if you like tomatoes, this is a good dish.
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Short Rib Skillet - Slow-cooked Short Rib, Sunny Side-up Eggs, Signature Potatoes, Onions and Peppers, Texas Toast. The short rib was really tender and very flavorful.
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Carnation Cafe, Dinner
Figment likes Carnation Cafe on Main Street for a relaxing dinner. On cold or really hot days, the air conditioned (or heated) indoor seating is great, but on nice weather days, the patio is an ideal place for a meal.

Fried Pickles with Dipping Sauce - Dill Pickle Spears dipped in Parmesan and Panko, Fried Golden Brown and served with a House Sauce. This is still Figment's favorite appetizer at Carnation!
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The Ellie Special - Spiced Apple Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Corn Muffin, and Molten Lava Cake. Last time, Figment tried the "Carl Special", so this time he wanted to try the "Ellie". It was a cute presentation. The potatoes were very garlicky and worked best when mixed with the peas and carrotes. The apple pork chop had good flavor, but was on the touch dry side. The molten lava cake was the best part of the meal; chocolate, melty, yum!
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Romaine Salad with Shrimp - Succulent Shrimp, Romaine, Avocado, Tomatoes, and Hickory-smoked Bacon with creamy Ranch or Golden Balsalmic-Mustard Seed Vinaigrette. Sometimes it's nice to have a salad after all of the heavy foods.
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Figment's Encore Pixar Fest Trip to Disneyland, Continued...

Lamplight Lounge, Lunch
The Lamlight Lounge was new to Figment. Taking over the space where the Cove Bar and Ariel's Grotto used to be, this two story dining location features lots of Pixar decor. The menu is a combination of old favorites from the Cove Bar and some new items. For his first trip to Lamplight, Figment make a reservation so he could have the option to eat downstairs in the restaurant.
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Wall Decor - The upstairs reception area has lots of Pixar drawings on the walls.
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Downstairs Decor - The downstairs walls are covered in Pixar movie memorabillia and decor.
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Do Not Feed the Birds Signs - Cute "Finding Nemo" inspired signs asking guests not to feed the birds.
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Quotes - There are lots of quotes in the hallway leading to the bathrooms.
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Other Signs
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Menu
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Morning Glory - Tito's Handmade Vodka with Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, Dill Pickle Brine, and a dash of Celery Bitters. A good bloody mary.
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Infinity Fizz - Powerade® Mountain Berry Blast, Apple Juice and Cherry Pearls. The drink was a bit tart and kind of hard to get the pearls with each sip, however, the drink was a lot of fun to look at when it arrived!
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Goofball Island - Simply Fruit Punch®, Odwalla® Lemonade and Raspberry Purée. This drink was surpringly sweet; Figment was expecting something a little more tart.
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Crispy Piggy Wings - Pork Drumettes with Chili-Ginger Glaze, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Cilantro, and Slaw. These were one of the best things on the new menu. Crispy, meaty, very flavorful with only a touch of heat.
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Salmon PLT - Grilled Salmon with crispy Pancetta, Romaine Lettuce, Roasted Plum Tomato, Lemon-Bacon Aïoli, and Toasted Focaccia served with Malted Fries. Being Figment's first trip to the Lamplight Lounge, he had to try something from the restaurant menu. The salmon PLT was good, but nothing special.
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Lobster Nachos - Warm Lobster and House-made Tortilla Chips with Black Bean, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Crema, an Aged Cheddar, and Oaxaca Cheese. One of the Cove Bar's signature dishes and still very good!
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Tuna Poke - Yellowfin Tuna "Rice Bowl" with Magic Watermelon, Avocado, Edamame, Shishito Peppers, and Spiced Mango Nectar. Another item that made it from the Cove Bar. Still very good.
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Figment's Encore Pixar Fest Trip to Disneyland, Continued...

Alien Pizza Planet, Snack
The Macarooooon - Lemon-Blackberry. This is still one of the cutest dessert items (and yummy)!
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Bengal Barbecue & Frontierland Churro Cart, Snacks
Jungle Julep - refreshing Slush of Pineapple, Orange, Grape, and Lemon Juices. Figment loves the sweetness, with a touch of tartness in this drink!
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Cocoa Churo - Chocolate Powder, Salted Cinnamon Sugar served with a Spiced Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce. A new item for this trip! The churro had a very strong chocolate taste. The sauce had a slight bite to it, but went well with the chocolate churro.
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Golden Horseshoe, Snack
Golden Horseshoe Ice Cream Float - One of the last Souvie items from Pixar Fest that a Figment didn't find on the first trip! Guest have the option of having the float in the "boot" or in a regular cup. Figment went with the regular cup because then he didn't have to clean the "boot"! The root beer float was good. It was made with "real" ice cream and not soft serve.
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Jolly Holiday, Snack
Jolly Holiday is a great place to take a break, grab a snack, and do some people watching (or maybe watch a parade). A duck family was wandering around the seating area. The baby ducks are getting big!
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Iridescent Cupcake - Confetti and Passion Fruit Cupcake with Passion Fruit and Mango filling finished with a tri-colored White Chocolate Champagne Mousse. This was a very pretty cupcake to look at...but way to sweet to eat. The frosting/mousee was probably double the height of the cake portion. Figment liked the filling and the cake, but the frosting was too much for even him!
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Lemon Strawberry Tart - Tart Shell filled with lemon Curd and fresh Strawberries. A nice and refreshing dessert (and pretty looking!). This one was pretty popular and seemed to run out early each day.
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Pineapple Donut - The "Dole Whip" donut (although the CMs are very careful to call it a "pineapple donut"). It's a regular round donut, filled with pineapple filling and topped with marshmallow "frosting". It was very sweet, but very good!
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Albacore Tuna Sandwich on Brioche - Celery, Red Onion, Mayonnaise, and Dijon Mustard served with House Chips. One of Jolly Holiday's savory items, this sandwich has good flavor.
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Jolly Holiday Salad - Mixed Greens, Spiced Pecans, Feta, Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries and Raspberry Vinaigrette served with a fresh Breadstick. Another one of Jolly Holiday's savory items. Figment especially likes the dried cranberries and spiced pecans.
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Jolly Holiday Combo - Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup.
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Award Wieners, Snack
Piper's Nest Funnel Cake Fries - tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, finished with Whipped Cream, Sweetened Condensed Milk and Fruit Cereal. Yummy!
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Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums, Snack
Jack-Jack Cookie Num Num - Warm [Giant] Chocolate Chip Cookie. This was something new for the trip. The cookie was huge (easily enough to share) and was actually really good. Warm, gooey, with lots of chocolate chips.
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Sonoma Terrace, Snack
Bavarian Pretzel - The pretzel was...a pretzel. It was okay and worked as a snack (something to have between all of the sugery stuff!).
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Figment’s Halloween Happenings (September 2018)
This is Halloween! This is Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Figment and his family went to Disneyland Resort to celebrate HalloweenTime. HalloweenTime is one of Figment's family's favorite times of the year at Disneyland. So much to see, do, and (of course) eat!

Cafe Orleans, Dinner
Cafe Orleans is usually one of Figment's favorite places to have lunch, but this time he decided to have dinner there. The menu is the same at both meals. As normal, he requested a rail side table so he could do some people watching while dining. The hostess told us that we were welcome to remain at our table to watch Fantasmic (F! was at 9:00 pm and it about 7:30 pm when we were seated and the restaurant closed at 8:00 pm, so we guessed they didn't plan to reseat the table anyway).

Mint Julep - This is still Figment's favorite drink at Cafe Orleans! He misses the green color, but he's grown to like the flavor.
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Pommes Frites - Traditional French Fried Potatoes tossed with Parmesan, Garlic, and Parsley served with Cajun Spice Rémoulade. This is Figment's favorite way to start a meal at Cafe Orleans, with an order of the pommes frites.
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Seafood Gratin - Creamy blend of Lump Crab, Shrimp, Spinach, and creamy Tarragon Dressing served with Seasoned Croutons. The dish doesn't look large, but there is a lot of seafood in the gratin!
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Corn and Crab Chowder - The seasonal soup was the corn and crab chowder. It was a very rich soup, but had really good flavor. There were fresh corn kernels and lots of crab. While not the gumbo, this soup was still really good.
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Mickey-shaped Beignets - topped with Powdered Sugar served with Fruit Coulis and our House-made Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise. Figment liked the fruit coulis better than the anglaise, but the beignets would good with both!
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Fantasmic! - The view from CO is obstructed and only a few tables have much of a view (the ones furthest from the check-in podium). There are trees and a light post in the way.
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Carthay Circle Restaurant, Lunch
It's been a while since Figment has been to Carthay Circle, so he thought he'd go for lunch. THey also have an exclusive Poison Apple Glow Cube and Cake Pop, which were in his favorite color...purple!

Carthay Signature Fried Biscuits - Stuffed with White Cheddar, Bacon, and Jalapeño with Apricot-Honey Butter. This is Figment's favorite appetizer at Carthay. The biscuits are so good!
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Wine Country Sodas - Figment likes these sodas. He used to be able to find them in the grocery store, but they're no longer available, so he was glad to see that Carthay still has them.
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Korean Chili Glazed Angus Sirloin - Cashew Fried Rice, Tropical Pineapple Red Bell Pepper Sauce. It was really good!
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Skuna Bay Salmon - Unagi glazed with Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Corn, Yuzu Basil Vinaigrette. The salmon was really good! It was moist and very flavorful.
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Purple Poison Apple Cake Pop - This cake pop is exclusive to Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge. They only make between 30 and 40 a day!
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Purple Poison Apple Glow Cube - Along with the purple cake pop, Carthay Circle also has an exclusive purple poison apple glow cube! The Glow Cube is available with the Poison Apple-tini, but Figment was able to get it with any drink he ordered (he just had to pay the apple-tini price).
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Figment’s Halloween Happenings (September 2018), Continued...

Lamplight Lounge, Lunch
Figment managed to get a reservation for the Lamplight Lounge, so he was able to dine in the downstairs area! They were taking walk-ups, but they seemed to limited to the communal table or patio/outside area. Guests with reservations had their choice of indoor, outdoor or at the bar.

Menu - The menu was still the same.
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Infinity Fizz - Powerade® Mountain Berry Blast, Apple Juice and Cherry Pearls. This drink is mostly fun to look at! It's kind of sweet and tart, with the fun popping boba, but watching it bubble is the best part.
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Mint to Be - Simply Limeade, Watermelon and Berry Puree, and fresh Mint, topped with Soda Water. Figment liked this drink more than the Goofball Island (which was to sweet). The Mint to Be was refreshing with a strong mint flavor.
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Carne Asada Roll - Grilled New York Strip Steak, Roasted Fresno Chili Salsa, Escabèche, and Crema. These were interesting...they were basically a sushi roll, but with chunks of beef. While the meat have good flavor, they were just kind of odd. The carne asada flavoring didn't really go well with the sushi rice flavor.
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Crispy Piggy Wings - Pork Drumettes with Chili-Ginger Glaze, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Cilantro, and Slaw. This is Figment's favorite dish at Lamplight. The wings are slighly spicy, but with really good flavor!
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Tuna Poke - Yellowfin Tuna "Rice Bowl" with Magic Watermelon, Avocado, Edamame, Shishito Peppers, and Spiced Mango Nectar. Figment always likes the tuna poke at Lamplight. It's fun to crack the rice "bowl". The poke had a slight bite this time, but it was still good.
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Donuts - Warm fluffy Donuts with Dipping Sauces. These were really good! The donuts were warm and the dipping sauces were really tasty.
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Lamplight Lounge Chop Sticks - The Lamplight Lounge has their own chop sticks!
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Alien Pizza Planet, Dinner
While Pixar Fest has ended, Alien Pizza Planet remains in Tomorrowland. Figment was hoping to try the HalloweenTime Chili Pasta, but it was not yet available.

Breadstick - A pretty basic breadstick, but in a themed wrapper.
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Pasta with Meat Sauce - A pretty basic meat sauce.
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Nebula Noodle Salad - Grilled Chicken Breast atop Edamame, Sweet Green Beans, Mint, Cilantro, Red Cabbage, shredded Carrot, and Cold Soba Noodles in a Ginger-Lime Vinaigrette. Figment liked this salad when he had it at the start of Pixar Fest. It's a light salad, but with a lot of flavor.
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The Macarooooon - Lemon-Blackberry. This is still one of the cutest desserts at Disneyland! The lemon-blackberry filling has a nice amount of tartness to go with the sweet filing. So goooooooood!
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Spider Parfait - Chocolate Cake, Vanilla and Chocolate Puddings and a thick layer of Ganache topped with a Sweet-and-Sour Gummy Spider. This was a pretty typical parfait, but with a Halloween theme. It was very sweet.
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Plaza Inn, Dinner
Figment had his first dinner of the trip at the Plaza Inn.

Fried Chicken - Three pieces of Chicken fried to a golden brown and seasoned with distinctive Herbs and Spices, served with Mashed Potatoes, Breadstick and a mixture of Vegetables. Disneyland's fried chicken is soooo good! It's crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
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Halloween Minnie Mouse Cake - Cinnamon and Praline Bundt Cake with an Apple center finished with Orange-colored Glaze and Sprinkles. The bundt cake was actually pretty good; it was very moist and had good flavor. The apple center was also pretty good.
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Main Street Mickey's Pound Cake - Filled with Blueberry Compote and Cookie Crumbles, surrounded with Whipped Cream and garnished with Black Sugar and Mint. This pound cake was cute to look at. The pound cake was very soft, but the compote and cooke crumble center were tasty.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Log - Figment didn't try this, but it was kind of odd/funny to see a Yule Log for Halloween (he always thought of Yule Logs and the Winter Holidays)!
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Figment - I really want to try the mint julep but I'm so worried it is going to taste like mouthwash. I love mojitos. Does it taste similar to a mojito or is it more minty?
 
Sorry, I've not had a mojito...It doesn't remind me of mouthwash (at least not like Scope or anything of that nature). It does have a mint taste, but it's not super minty; more like a lemon/lime taste.
 
I need the number of Figment's Tailor! Simply FABULOUS :figment:

I can't tell you how much I enjoy your reviews! Thank you for taking the time to do this for all of us huge fans!
 
Figment’s Halloween Happenings (September 2018), Continued...

River Belle Terrace, Breakfast
Figment really enjoyed having breakfast at the River Belle Terrace on his last trip, so he was excited to return again. Eating outside on the patio provides a nice view of New Orleans Square and the Rivers of America. While we were eating, Jack Sparrow came walking by and made his way to Tom Sawyers Island. Like guests in the park, he took the raft over to the island!

Becky Thatcher's Fried Green Tomato - Deviled Eggs, Roasted Corn and Avocado Relish, Chimichurri, Red Pepper Coulis, Blistered Tomatoes. Figment likes the River Belle Terrace's fried green tomatoes. They're crispy on the outside, with a corn meal coating. The pickled devil egg is also really good!
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Southern Fried Bone-In Pork Chop - Crispy Pork Chop, Sunny Side-up Eggs, Signature Potatoes, Bacon Gravy. The pork chop was really good!
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Short Rib Skillet - Slow-cooked Short Rib, Sunny Side-up Eggs, Signature Potatoes, Onions and Peppers, Texas Toast. The short rib was really flavorful.
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River Belle Terrace, Lunch
Figment also had lunch at the River Belle Terrace so he could get the ribs! It was kind of warm outside, so he opted to sit inside.
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Southern Fried Green Tomatoes - Fried Green Tomatoes topped with Jumbo Lump Crab Salad with Frisée Salad and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis. The fried green tomatoes, same as on the breakfast menu, were really good. There was a lot of jumbo lump crab meat on top. Yum!
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Pork Spareribs - Spice-rubbed and Slow-cooked served with Signature Baked Beans and Mashed Potatoes. The ribs are still really good! Fall off the bone!
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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, Lunch
It's been a while since Figment's been to the Jazz Kitchen, so he decided to have lunch there. It's a nice place to have a meal and watch guests as they come and go in Downtown Disney.

Popcorn Calamari - Creole Mustard Aïoli and Marinara Sauce. Brennan's always has a good mixture of rings and legs in their calamari. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
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Creole Caesar Salad with Sauteed Crawfish - Romaine Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes, Shaved Asiago Cheese, Creole Caesar Dressing, Herb Ciabatta Toast. This salad has good flavor, especially with sauteed crawfish!
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Grilled Pesto Chicken Salad - Pesto-marinated Chicken Breast, mixed Baby Greens, Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette. This was a new salad for Figment. He liked it. There was a good amount of chicken and toppings. It was also really tall!
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BBQ Shrimp & Grits - “New Orleans” Barbecue Sauce, Andouille Sausage-Parmesan Grits. This is one of Figment's favorite entrees at the Jazz Kitchen. It's slightly spicy, but with really good flavor.
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I need the number of Figment's Tailor! Simply FABULOUS :figment:

I can't tell you how much I enjoy your reviews! Thank you for taking the time to do this for all of us huge fans!
Thank you! :goodvibes
 
I love reading about Figment's dining adventures! I don't get out to the park as often as I would like to enjoy the treats, I can live vicariously through Figment.
 
Figment’s Halloween Happenings (September 2018), Continued...

Red Rose Taverne, Dinner
The Red Rose Taverne is becoming one of Figment's favorite places to get a quick dinner. The outdoor seating area has a nice view of Fantasyland.

Beast's Burger - 1/3 lb Angus Beef Patty, Slow-cooked Beef, Gruyère Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Horseradish Aïoli on a Toasted Roll, served with Pommes Frites. Still very messy, but yummy!
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Slow-cooked Beef Poutine - Slow-cooked Beef and Gravy over Seasoned Waffle-cut Fries, Pickled Onions and Cheese Curds. The slow-cooked beef has really good flavor and the gravy is great over the fries.
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Black Rose Dessert - Black Truffle Mousse with Raspberry Compote and crunch center dusted with Edible Glitter. This was one of Figment's favorite HalloweenTime desserts. The mousse was very rich and smooth, and the raspberry center added a nice tartness. So good!
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Jolly Holiday, Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Jolly Holiday is one of Figment's favorite places to have a light meal, a late night snack, or take a break (and maybe watch a parade). Jolly Holiday usually has a lot of really good seasonal items, along with old favorites.

Egg Bacon Croissant with Fruit - flaky Croissant filled with Egg, Bacon, Cheese, and Hollandaise Sauce served with Fruit. The croissant was very flakey, buttery, and soft with a generous portion of eggs and the typically thin bacon. The flavors went together really well!
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Jolly Holiday Combo - Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup. Figment has learned how to make this soup at home, but it's still so yummy to get it at Disneyland with the cheese sandwich.
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Jolly Holiday Salad - Mixed Greens, Spiced Pecans, Feta, Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries and Raspberry Vinaigrette served with a fresh Breadstick.
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Cruella De Vil Brownie - Brownie in a Spotted Cup with Black Dark Chocolate Mousse and White Chocolate Mousse with a Cruella de Vil logo. The brownie was pretty neat looking. Otherwise, it's a pretty standard brownie; moist and chocolaty.
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Graveyard Cupcake - Chocolate Cupcake with Cherry Filling, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Halloween Sprinkles, and a Tombstone Chocolate Piece. This is a fun looking dessert! It was pretty good tasting too!
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Mickey Mummy Macaron - A cookie and cream filled macaron! Figment liked this macaron, but it was very sweet. (It makes an excellent breakfast!)
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Sweet Potato Hand Pie - Sweet Potato Pie filling topped with Orange White Chocolate Glaze and Toasted Mini Marshmallows. The hand pie was okay, but the Up Tart (with the hazelnut filling) was much better. The filling didn't have a lot of flavor.
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Spiced Bundt Cake - This was a pretty ordinary bundt cake. It wasn't too sweet and it was moist, but Jolly Holiday had lots of other more interesting treats.
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Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake - Figment forgot to take a photo of this dessert. This was a surpisingly good cheesecake. The pumpkin layer was softer than most cheesecakes (almost like a mousse) and the cheese layer was only slightly tart.

Refreshment Corner, Lunch
Halloween Hot Dog - Premium Hot Dog topped with Spicy Meatballs, Cheese Sauce, and Oven-roasted Tomatoes, served with a Small Bag of Chips. The hot dog and meatballs had good flavor, but there was to much bread (a regular hot dog bun would have been better).
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Jolly Holiday Combo - Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup. Figment has learned how to make this soup at home, but it's still so yummy to get it at Disneyland with the cheese sandwich.
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Did you reproduce the soup recipe or obtain it from Disney? I would love to be able to replicate that particular tomato soup!
 
Did the Black Rose dessert turn Figment's mouth black? I've heard of that happening but just wanted to confirm one way or the other.

Thank you Figment for all of the food photos!!!!! I always look forward to your trips!
 

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