Disney Sunday- My favorite places to eat at Disneyland/Disney’s California Adventure

It’s almost 11pm- I figure I still can blog about Disney Sunday just in the nick of time. Today I wanted to write about my favorite places to eat inside the park. I’ve pretty much tried every restaurant or stand in the park and I wanted to share with you my favorite places at both parks.

Top picks for Disneyland

1. Tastiest and filling treat- This is a seasonal item- The yummy turkey legs!
You can find the delish turkey legs in Frontierland. The cart is usually located directly across from the Mark Twain Landing and next to Rancho Del Zocalo Mexican restaurant. They sell for $7 and the carts only take cash. You can also find them by the Matterhorn entrance. They are very filling and make a great lunch!
2. Favorite dessert- Funnel Cakes! – The Hungry Bear Restaurant
Disneyland’s fruit topped funnel cakes are out of this world! You will love them. I also love pretty much anything that The Hungry Bear serves. It’s a great place to relax and catch a bite to eat in a beautiful setting(you can watch the ducks and boats go by- it’s lovely in the evening- perfect for date night! ). The Hungry Bear Restaurant is located in Critter Country – you can’t miss it!
3. Favorite restaurant- Rancho Del Zocalo- Pretty good Mexican Food!
I love Rancho Del Zocalo. As a girl that grew up on fresh homemade Mexican food – I have to say that I find the food at Rancho Del Zocalo to be quite tasty. My favorite is their enchilada plate. It’s really good. A little on the pricey side-(around $9-13) but the food is great, excellent seating and one of my favorite places to hang out on a cold night-wonderful heating lamps! My born in Mexico parents love the carne asada plate.
4. Favorite drink-Mint Juleps(non-alcoholic)- Mint Julep Bar
I love love the Mint Juleps that are found at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square. They go for around 2.50 and they are a yummie and refreshing treat. The Mint Julep Bar is located across from the New Orleans Square train station.
5. Tastiest and least expensive way to feed a family- Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port in Tomorrowland.
You can buy a whole pizza for $31.99- not bad for a theme park. It’s a good way to feed the family and the pizza is actually really good! The Hawaiian is one of my fav’s!
6. Soup to die for!- Clam chowder sourdough bowl- Royal Street Veranda
The soup at the Royal Street Veranda is amazing. A little pricey($9) but so worth it. The Royal Street Veranda is located in New Orleans Square. It’s that little place across from the parasol cart and visible while you wait in line for Pirate’s of the Carribean.
7. Last but not least- my absolute favorite treat- Dole Pineapple Whip
I love love DPW. It is a must in the summer. Yummie. You can buy one at the entrance to Adventureland, right next to the Enchanted Tiki Room
Top picks for Disney’s California Adventure

1. So good but so bad for you treat- Full Throttle Fries- Taste Pilot’s Grill
These frieds are amazing. Perfect for sharing and incredible. The fries are loaded with cheese, chilli, onions, tomatoes and sour cream. The downer- probably not good for the waistline or your heart!
2. Best Hot Dogs- Award Wieners
I love the hot dogs at Award Wieners. The hotdogs come with chips and the combo’s are under $6. A tasty and reasonable treats. Award Wieners is located directly across from Playhouse Disney in the Hollywood Back Lot
3. A refreshing treat- Schmoozie’s Smoothies!
I’m all about fun drinks and Schmoozie’s Smoothies are made to order and absolutely delish! You can find Schmoozie’s Smoothies in the Hollywood Back lot- Directly across from the animation building
4. Favorite Ice Cream- Burr-Bank Ice Cream-
My family loves the ice cream at DCA. It’s less crowded than it’s Disneyland counterpart and just as tasty! You have to try their sundaes- Delish! Burr-Bank Ice Cream is located near the entrance of Disney’s California Adventure

So now that I’ve shared my favorites- I want to hear from you- What’s your favorite treat at the parks.

10 comments

  1. Emily says:

    we love the kabobs at Bengal bbq next to the jungle cruise. And I agree that the pizza port is the best place to feed a family on a budget. We often get two spagetti plates and it easily feeds us and our two kids for about $20. But our all time favorite disney treat is the corn dogs sold by the first aid and baby centers. This is why Disney is a dangerous place, so many fun treats. 😉

  2. Jen says:

    I second the corn dogs! You can also find them in CA Adventure near the jumpin jellyfish ride. I think it's called corndog castle. They are definitely the best corndogs I've eaten, and large enough to share. There is also a very tasty spicy version. They're a good value and come with chips or apple slices.

  3. Lin says:

    I love the Hungry Bear diner. My husband & I eat there almost everytime time. I that there's plenty of shade & it's usually really calm.

    Thanks for the tips! We'll definetly have to try the Clam Chowder next time we're there, my husband loves clam chowder!

  4. Sharlene says:

    I love the clam chowder bread bowl over at the Wharf in California Adventure. My fav place in the whole area. Whenever I am Disneyland I usually hit up he Rancho Del Zocalo too. But I go for the taco salad.

  5. geegarland says:

    Yes Yes…the kabobs are delish…my fav are the bacon wrapped asparagus….and those corn dogs…could easily fill 2 people, but why when you could have all that yummy goodness all to yourself? 😉

  6. Amy-Sue and Gian Del Bello says:

    We never leave Disneyland without getting a cookie and a hot chocolate from the Bakery/Coffee shop on Main Street. My hubby loves the Mickey face cookie and I love the chocolate chip. And the hot chocolate is THE BEST EVER!!!

  7. Jean says:

    Oh, yum. This post is making me hungry!! I totally agree about the Dole pineapple whip. SO GOOD. My husband and I also really like the giant cookies that you can get in the parks and at Marceline in DTD. Mmm.

  8. OCMomActivities says:

    I LOVE the Clam Chowder soup bowl, I had it for the first time a couple weeks ago. Yum! (I got tired of going to the Pizza Port once a week… LOL).

    Oh, and Corn Dog Castle at DCA was closed last time we went (last week) because of the new ride they are building – the Little Mermaid. Sure hope it's not gone for good!

  9. Anonymous says:

    The Original Corn Dog is now sold at the Bountiful Valley Farmers Market, but the menu doesn't include the Hot-Link Dog or the Cheddar Cheese Stick.

  10. Raich says:

    Dole Whip Floats are THE best ever! Right outside at the Disneyland Hotel my family loves Goofy's Kitchen!! A little pricier but a nice treat especially if you have family or friends visiting. It gets you out for a minute to walk through Downtown and the kids LOVE dancing with Goofy and banging on the dishes…

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