New Menu at DL Village Haus, WDW to follow?

disnyfan89

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Of course DL's food prices are more expensive. Everything in California is more expensive due to a different cost of living.

I lived at DL for a year from Feb 09 - Feb 10 and have grown up in the parks here at WDW and would easily say DL wins hands down for food service. Here we have QS and Sitdown. At DL they have QS, Cafeteria style and Sit Down
 

JimboJones123

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I don't think you can blame the guests for lack of variety. Sure, staples like hamburgers and fries are always going to be top sellers. But for those who are looking for something different, its nice to have a change, especially if you are on vacation and eating park food all week. Lots of people do order alternative options, but apparently, dining management thinks that if 75% of people order burgers, than the remaining 25% somehow aren't important (or profitable) enough.

I think it is more in the attitude of management. DL quick service is far superior. There are several quick serve locations, that...get this.... use actual plates and silverware rather than paper plates and plastic forks!! I know, it's shocking.

And I also wonder why things haven't improved in WDW given the "One Disney" concept.

When it is a 75-25 ratio, yes. Gotta please the masses.
 

TinkerBell9988

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WDW may have several fantastic sit-downs, but I think DLR's counter service is SUBSTANTIALLY better than WDW's--especially true if you compare DL to the MK. No contest.

I completely agree 110%. I never mind eating quick service at DL for my entire trip because its just very good quality and super tasty. WDW on the other hand...

I eat a gluten-free diet, so the WDW quick service offerings for me can get a bit old... but thats just me! DL has better options for me, quick-service wise. I always enjoy eating at DL.
 

TP2000

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are there dole whips in DL?

Disneyland has the full range of products from "Our good friends at Dole", as the Tiki Room hostesses say before they wake up Jose and begin the show. Personally, I go for the full-tilt Dole Whip Float with the maraschino cherry and little paper umbrella in it. When you are at Disneyland, you should SPLURGE!

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The Tiki Juice Bar on the lanai of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland offers up the Dole-goodness. And as mentioned before, you are more than welcome to take your Dole treat into the lovingly cared for, original, 1963 show.

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Figment1986

Well-Known Member
The Tiki Juice Bar on the lanai of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland offers up the Dole-goodness. And as mentioned before, you are more than welcome to take your Dole treat into the lovingly cared for, original, 1963 show.

Your also forgetting how they have the public window facing the sidewalk, and a secondary window in the waiting area for tikiroom... so if you want some rest and a dolewhip... go into the holding area then order your dolewhip... (and if you got a premium AP or premier AP there might be a discount... there was when I was last there in 07)
 

sponono88

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Nope, you can eat your Dole Whip and other snacks inside the Tiki Room. As Figment said, you can even buy your dole whip from inside the attraction queue area.
 

TP2000

Well-Known Member
Do they really? I thought there was no eating or drinking inside any attraction?

Not when it's sponsored by the nice folks at Dole, and they have a tiki juice bar selling Dole products right there in the pre-show area.

Enjoying a Dole Whip at Disneyland's Tiki Room isn't just allowed, it's encouraged!
 

Zummi Gummi

Pioneering the Universe Within!
The new options sound appealing, but I still kind of wish some of these places offered some more healthier options.
 

TP2000

Well-Known Member
The new options sound appealing, but I still kind of wish some of these places offered some more healthier options.

In addition to the two kinds of new "gourmet" cheeseburgers, at $8.99 or $10.49, Disneyland's new Village Haus also has these options;

Chicken Sausage in Pretzel Roll - $8.49
A robust 1/4 pound chicken sausage link topped with sauerkraut

BLT Flat Bread Pizza - $8.49
Thin flat bread crust, cherry-wood smoked bacon, Provolone and Mozzarella cheeses, caramalized onions, marinated tomatoes, topped with fresh arugula and shaved fennel

Apple & Cheddar Salad - $7.49
Blend of red and green apples, Cheddar cheese, fresh greens, dried cranberries, golden raisins, toasted walnuts, with honey-yogurt dressing

While those may be healthier, there's also Black Forest Cake and Apple Strudel available for dessert. :lol:
 

TP2000

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For those of us on a budget, I'd take WDW any day. Expect to pay between 20 and 40% more at DL. Portion sizes are smaller for many things as well. The pizza costs the same, but it is just a slice and not a whole pizza.

Hmm... I have never found that to be the case. Certainly not at a level pegged at "20% to 40% more" at Disneyland.

The new menu prices I listed above for Village Haus look about even with the WDW Village Haus prices.

Heck, the basic Ceasar Salad at WDW's Village Haus is $7.79, which is 30 cents more than the more impressive sounding Apple & Cheddar Salad at Disneyland's Village Haus.

It is possible to spend more for a meal at Disneyland, but mainly because Disneyland offers a middle tier of no-reservation restaurants that WDW has basically abandoned; the "Buffeteria" style French Market, Plaza Inn, Redd Rocket's Pizza Port, Rancho Del Zocalo, etc. Those have meals that are fancier than the fast food places, but aren't as expensive as the waitress-service reservation restaurants like Blue Bayou, Cafe Orleans, Carnation Cafe, Wine Country Trattoria, etc.
 

ToTBellHop

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Hmm... I have never found that to be the case. Certainly not at a level pegged at "20% to 40% more" at Disneyland.

The new menu prices I listed above for Village Haus look about even with the WDW Village Haus prices.

Heck, the basic Ceasar Salad at WDW's Village Haus is $7.79, which is 30 cents more than the more impressive sounding Apple & Cheddar Salad at Disneyland's Village Haus.

It is possible to spend more for a meal at Disneyland, but mainly because Disneyland offers a middle tier of no-reservation restaurants that WDW has basically abandoned; the "Buffeteria" style French Market, Plaza Inn, Redd Rocket's Pizza Port, Rancho Del Zocalo, etc. Those have meals that are fancier than the fast food places, but aren't as expensive as the waitress-service reservation restaurants like Blue Bayou, Cafe Orleans, Carnation Cafe, Wine Country Trattoria, etc.
I think the price differential used to be more drastic--I have noticed food prices at WDW raise SUBSTANTIALLY the last few years (since the DDP became popular).
 

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