Thanksgiving Feeding Frenzy: Eating Your Way Through Disneyland

As I slave over a hot stove preparing my Thanksgiving Feast, I thought I'd share a few food photos to get YOUR appetites started. I take no responsibility for the hunger that this post might induce or the fact that some of these items might not be available any more.

Nothing could be finer that breakfast with Aunt Jemima (If you pronounce it the right way, I am sure you could make that last sentence rhyme!).

Since Aunt J's is long gone, you can get your pancake fix taken care of over at The Disneyland Hotel's Steakhouse 55:



Mickey Waffles are available over at the Storyteller Cafe:



Beignets from Cafe Orleans would also make a nice start to the day:



Just make sure you wash them down with a nice wholesome paper cup of milk:



Shifting away from breakfast towards lunch, perhaps a bag of Frito's would make a nice transition snack?



If you feel guilty about eating turkey...



then Silver Banjo BBQ might be your "thang"...



Oh, that's right. That place closed YEARS ago. The Celebration BBQ meal at Big Thunder Ranch would make a fine substitution.



Or perhaps Pork Loin & Coca-Cola BBQ sauce from Flo's:



If seafood is your "dish," you can't go wrong with Walt's personal recommendation of a Tuna Boat Salad:



Served by these lovely cast members (I wonder if they get time-and-a-half for Thanksgiving?):



If fried food is your weakness, then The Plaza Inn might be your choice, as they serve the best fried chicken:



For the ultimate in splurging, a deep-fried Monte Cristo at the Blue Bayou is about as good as it gets.



For dessert, how about a tasty blueberry pie at the Hungry Bear Restaurant in Critter Country?



Or perhaps a cupcake?



Jolly Holiday also carries cupcakes:



Caramel Apple Pie from Plaza Inn is always a Daveland fave:



The Golden Horseshoe holds its own when it comes to apple pie:



If paper plates aren't your thing, then go over to the Napa Rose for both taste and presentation:



If variety is what you need, you can stop by Marceline's for a sweet treat on your way to the tram:



Dole Whip might help calm your tummy a bit after all the indulging:



By the time you've done all your eating, you might need a cocktail to calm your nerves! Make sure it has the perfect ice cube from 1901:



I hope your Thanksgiving is also filled with friends, family, and blessings that can be shared with those that you care about!

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Christmas 1959 in B&W & Celebration BBQ

Two shots from the Christmas season, circa 1959. I love seeing photos of the House of the Future with that huge bow around it. Who thought of that one? It is just too perfect! Keen eyes will also note the Thimble Drome banner in the Moonliner photo.

The Disney Studio in Burbank, Pt. 3

Just a few more shots to round out this series, beginning with the Mickey Sorcerer’s Hat at the animation building, which is visible from the 134. I really love the deco-style silver letting above the doors:





The tree-lined avenue and benches make for a very inviting spot to rest, eat a snack, or feed Walt’s squirrels.



And last but not least, a shot of the studio water tank/tower:



Back in Anaheim...thanks to a new DVD that is about to be released (more to come soon on that) I learned about a Hidden Mickey in the park that is the only one to show Mickey’s entire body:





In Frontierland, the Celebration Roundup & BBQ has opened up for guests at the Big Thunder Ranch. And please do not think that these photos are an indication of how guests feel about this as a dining spot; they were taken at about 9:30 am, many hours before guests start making their lunch plans! Still, it has not been as successful as Disney had hoped, so it is in the process of being tweaked. Most criticism has been launched at the price, not the food. My friend Stacy & I thought it looked like a lot of fun and the food has gotten good reviews. We have put it on our list of next-trip to-do’s.









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