The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Rich T]

I wouldn't expect anything different than a standard theme park burger in a theme park quick service burger location, even at Disneyland.

I’ve had some amazing this-can’t-be-theme-park-food quick burgers at Dollywood and IoA (Wimpy’s). It can be done!

 

[Too Many Hats]

Try the party melt at Carnation. The burger place at DTD isn’t bad either after you send it back and they recook it right haha.

I stand corrected. I didn’t think of the patty melt (I somehow missed your post) at Carnation — it’s not bad. And my burger at Black Tap was excellent, despite the questionable vibe in the outdoor seating area.

More accurately, I’ll say this: I’ve never had a decent quick-service burger at the Disneyland resort.

 

[Disney Irish]

I’ve had some amazing this-can’t-be-theme-park-food quick burgers at Dollywood and IoA (Wimpy’s). It can be done!

Having worked quick service at one point during my days at an amusement park, I know its possible. But its also pretty standard given the cooking methods for mass produced food for it to be fairly standard tasting across the board.

 

[mickEblu]

I stand corrected. I didn’t think of the patty melt (I somehow missed your post) at Carnation — it’s not bad. And my burger at Black Tap was excellent, despite the questionable vibe in the outdoor seating area.

More accurately, I’ll say this: I’ve never had a decent quick-service burger at the Disneyland resort.

Yeah those are the only two burgers I’d have confidence in recommending at the resort. I can’t assume someone will be in the same mood as me or set expectations accordingly and enjoy the galactic grill burger

 

[Disney Irish]

Yeah those are the only two burgers I’d have confidence in recommending at the resort. I can’t assume someone will be in the same mood as me or set expectations accordingly and enjoy the galactic grill burger

I guess it depends on how you like your burger, personally I like mine more medium-rare/medium myself which is harder in a theme park setting.

 

[mickEblu]

Forgot about Great Maple. I’m guessing they probably have a burger and that’s at least decent to Good. Enjoyed the steak sandwich and chicken sandwich I tried there.

 

[mickEblu]

I guess it depends on how you like your burger, personally I like mine more medium-rare/medium myself which is harder in a theme park setting.

Yeah haha that’s not happening at any quick service theme park restaurant.

 

[Disney Irish]

Yeah haha that’s not happening at any quick service theme park restaurant.

Even most sit down places don't really want to do medium-rare these days, for fear of food poisoning. So it ends up coming out more medium almost medium-well.

 

[mickEblu]

Some food at DLR that I think exceeds typical theme park food expectations…

That new garlic cheesy bread
Patty Melt at Carnation
Plaza Inn fried chicken
Egg rolls at Tropical Hideaway (RIP)
Bengal BBQ - sometimes. Beef is hit and miss chewy.
Most everything at Cafe Orleans especially gumbo
Seasonal Fried fish sandwich at Hungry Bear
Ronto Wraps and Vegan Ronto wraps - can be hit n miss though.
Corn Dogs- Also hit n miss - batter is too spongey and not crunchy sometimes
Birria Tacos at DCA
Sweet n Spicy seasonal Halloween tenders at Flo’s
Steak Fries at Flo’s

Just a few off the top of my head. There’s more.

 

[D.Silentu]

Some food at DLR that I think exceeds typical theme park food expectations…

Bengal BBQ - sometimes. Beef is hit and miss chewy.

I always seem to hear this place is a favorite, but on the odd occasion I go it doesn't do much for me. I'm suspicious I've missed something. What should I be ordering there?

 

[PiratesMansion]

Some food at DLR that I think exceeds typical theme park food expectations…

That new garlic cheesy bread
Patty Melt at Carnation
Plaza Inn fried chicken
Egg rolls at Tropical Hideaway (RIP)
Bengal BBQ - sometimes. Beef is hit and miss chewy.
Most everything at Cafe Orleans especially gumbo
Seasonal Fried fish sandwich at Hungry Bear
Ronto Wraps and Vegan Ronto wraps - can be hit n miss though.
Corn Dogs- Also hit n miss - batter is too spongey and hit crunchy sometimes
Birria Tacos at DCA
Sweet n Spicy seasonal Halloween tenders at Flo’s
Steak Fries at Flo’s

Just a few off the top of my head. There’s more.

Karaage Fried Chicken Sandwich & Beef Bulgogi were both excellent at Lucky Fortune Cookery.

 

[mickEblu]

I always seem to hear this place is a favorite, but on the odd occasion I go it doesn't do much for me. I'm suspicious I've missed something. What should I be ordering there?

Probably not. It smells better than it tastes. Rarely get the beef as it’s chewier more often than it’s good. The chicken skewers are consistent though. I think in the 80s/90s Bengal BBQ was a real novelty in the theme park space and has held a special place in our hearts since. Again, the aroma is great as is its location which I’m sure has a lot to do with it.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I had the burger at Centrico in August, it was delicious. It came with a truffle sauce that was so good.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I had the burger at Centrico in August, it was delicious. It came with a truffle sauce that was so good.

I had the steak burrito at Tiendita in June, it was fantastic!

 

[Mr. Sullivan]

I was personally quite obsessed with the bao buns at Tropical Hideaway. I had several throughout my trip.

 

[tanc]

Really enjoyed my first trip, the Walt Disney studios tour was a great cherry on top. Honestly I think I like it more than WDW.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Oh, are they actually going to finally do this, or just speculation … ?

 

[DrAlice]

Oh, are they actually going to finally do this, or just speculation … ?

I don't think so. This short from Fresh Baked has a view from the AstroOrbiter. It looks like the "forever walls" at the TL entrance area are separate from the Pixie Hollow walls. Man, I hope I'm wrong.

 

[chadwpalm]

I don't think so. This short from Fresh Baked has a view from the AstroOrbiter. It looks like the "forever walls" at the TL entrance area are separate from the Pixie Hollow walls. Man, I hope I'm wrong.

The pond looks drained, so maybe that's the focus of the work.

 

[Too Many Hats]

Anyone have any tips for getting on Monsters After Dark? I’ve never experienced it and I’d love to avoid a 100+ minute wait.

Am I correct that it has its own Lightning Lane, distinct from regular Mission: Breakout? Is there an ideal time to grab a LL for it?