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I saw a lot of hate for this shop and i thought it didn’t look that bad based on images. However, the back is awful. It looks like they themed it and then gave up when they had to put infrastructure there. They should have enclosed this side and had the opening on the side facing Tiana’s. I hope they at least paint these fixtures or enclose them as they are an eyesore.

Let me start with this hot take… I actually enjoy Tiana’s and I’m fine with the re-theme. What I’m not fine with is the multiple broken animatronics a month after opening. The first Tiana animatronic on the lift hill has a gash under her chin. Second Tiana’s mouth wasn’t moving, in the final scene Louis’s head was moving but his body was still, Tiana was completely still and just awkwardly standing there. Finally Mama Odie’s mouth didn’t move. Aside from ALL of that, the ride has broken down 4 times today so far. I understand new rides can have issues but this ride is a month old and it feels like it’s falling apart. It’s genuinely frustrating how a “brand new” ride can find itself in such disrepair.

Ok rant over, still love the ride but man it needs some help.

👋 folks!

Just got back from Disneyland and DCA and thanks to the excellent suggestions of others, I loved almost all of the holiday food I ended up getting. I can walk for hours and cram in 25 plus rides a day but a tummy can only fit so much! Choices must be made and this is why I try to be a bit strategic with what I eat. Hopefully my selective writeup will be useful to others.

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• Gingerbread Cookies w/ Whipped Topping at Harbour Galley: Mobile order wait times were surprisingly far out despite the regular line not being too bad. If you like hot, fresh, ooie gooey cookies, this is your treat. Rich molasses flavor, ginger present but not overpowering. Whipped topping is very light and nicely spiced. Neither are overly sweet and a total crowd pleaser with my crew including a picky eater kid. Order is either 6 or 13 approximately 1.5 inch diameter cookies.

Jolly Holiday: As expected, very busy and suggest mobile order well ahead of time.

• Holiday Ornament Macarons: I didn't try so based off others in our crew. Peppermint filling was enjoyable mixed with the ganache. Kinda messy but the little decorations like the belt buckle are adorable. Good, but not OMG.

• Thanksmas Sandwich: If you're familiar with the sandwich chain Capriotti's, this is exactly like the Hot Bobbie, minus mayo, on grilled sourdough sandwich bread. Turkey slices not too flavorful but thankfully not dry either. Stuffing is moist, salty, and rich. Cranberry dressing not overly sweet or jelly like, tastes really fresh. The gravy dipping cup really adds to the dish!

• Turkey Pot Pie Soup: Overly salty, very thick consistency almost like pudding, and very little seasoning. Turkey chunks felt processed, minimal vegetables but the fresh celery bits came through and the potatoes were at least firm! Sadly can't recommend.

Royal Street Veranda: This mobile order window was struggling in the evening! Waited in a considerable pickup line and the regular was around the corner.

• Fireplace Hot Cocoa: This was pretty neat, folks. Try drinking with the lid off to really get that smoked paprika aroma and a mouthful of chocolate pop rocks. Marshmallow cream didn't instantly melt the way whipped cream does so a great choice. Probably catered to more sophisticated palates so if you want something similar without the paprika, try the Crackling version as one of the kids did.

• Holiday Wreath Funnel Cake at Stage Door Cafe: Effortless Mobile Order experience. Multiple people stopped me on my brief walk to the table because it's so visually decadent. Hot, fresh batter that was light, clean, and crispy. The baked apple topping was a little sweet and gelatinous but deliciously spiced. Whipped topping is not true whipped cream but still quite good and the sprinkles on top look really cute.

DCA

• Kinderpunsch at Hollywood Lounge: Mobile Order was easy. And this was the favorite beverage of the trip. It's opaque, not overly filtered with great mouthfeel, almost like fresh pressed juice. Rich mulling spice flavor, sweet and sour. The hibiscus and apple cider mix together so well. Might be a little challenging for picky eaters because it's a bit complex.

• Bunuelo Shake at Schmoozies: Another easy mobile order. Intense cinnamon sugar flavor but I found the consistency a little thin and not quite like blended ice cream. Whipped topping just the same as the funnel cake. The little bunuelo cookie on top is delightfully crispy and fried!

• Pumpkin Spiced Bread Pudding at Aunt Cass Cafe: Good mobile order experience. The two other folks who tried this said "not to my tastes" but I really enjoyed it. The pumpkin topping is cream cheese based and the whipped cream seemed like the real deal, not "whipped topping". Great caramelized burnt sugar flavor, and the bread pieces had that delightful mix of slightly crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside.

Holiday Market Kiosks: Hot tip, if you're not going for the Sip n Savor pass, you can buy everything on one receipt and take that to each of the individual booths. No need to wait in line each time.

Favorite Things:

• Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron: My crew DEVOURED this thing, gone in seconds. Everyone commented how good it was, even one person who isn't the biggest toffee fan. Can't personally say how it tastes because I would have lost a limb trying.

• Braised Pork Belly Adobo: I LOVED this. The pork was textured so perfectly, the fat is soft and rendered. Seasoned well without masking the intense pork flavor. Rice grains were PERFECTLY cooked, neither hard nor mushy. Intense roasted garlic flavor. The green onion slivers added actual fresh seasoning and not just a throw away garnish. If you like pork, fat, and garlic, this is for you.

• Cookie Dough Yule Log at Grandma's Recipes: Kid wanted this and can't remember if they finished. Looked to be very dense and was largely forgotten for that Sticky Macaron!

• Savory Kugel Mac n Cheese at Holiday Duets: I really enjoyed this. Breadcrumb topping is crunchy and enjoyably greasy, fresh minced chives really added to the dish. It's like a sour cream and cheese baked potato but with kugel noodles instead.

Happy Eating!

What’s up all! A new year and yet another meet up🙌🏻 It’s been a couple of months since we’ve had one with the holiday and everyone being busy. We are slated to have our next meet up on Friday January 24th! Hopefully we get some new faces to join our humble little group. We’ll meet in the area between Hyperion theater and guardians where they currently hold Story time with Deadpool. Let plan to meet up around 5pm. Can’t wait to see who can make it🙌🏻

I love this new tombstone but all the pictures I got are terrible

Just got evacuated about 1 group from the ride, and now it’s “closed until further notice”

I just finished making this.

Just learned this on my last visit.

Anyone else save this one?

Had a lovely Sunday a couple weeks ago. Drove down to Disneyland from Santa Barbara. Left around 7am and got into the park around 9am.

Started at Disneyland.

Space Mountain (25 min wait)
Matterhorn single rider (15 min wait)
Mickey’s Runaway Railway (25 min wait)
Took the train from Toontown to New Orleans Square (10 min wait)
Tiana’s Bayou (20 min wait) - got some ponchos from people in front of us in line and they really saved us!! It's Tiana's Tsunami.
Lunchbreak: Got a pickle, dole whip, open faced turkey slider & cranberry fritter, shrimp potstickers, pork bao bun, and lumpia
Indiana Jones (30 min wait)

Went to DCA ~1:30
Guardians (40 min wait)
Tried the 10% seltzers at Award Weiners - not bad!
Incredicoaster (15 min wait)
Then got the 10% Hibiscus lemonade from Sonoma Terrace - not as good as the seltzers
Ate udon and honey walnut shrimp wrap from San Fransokyo
Cars single rider (20 min wait)
Guardians (70 min wait)

Back to Disneyland around 6:45pm
Picked up gingerbread cookies
Rise of the resistance (30 min wait)
Pirates (10 min wait)
Left the park around 8:15pm

A solid day!! Not very crowded at all, especially for the holidays. Can't wait to come back soon.

Asking specifically the Disneyland ones. I’m curious which ride people like more. I know it’s the same layout but when I went on Tiana’s last week it just didn’t give me the same happy feeling I got from splash mountain. I also don’t like being terrified the whole ride that I’m going to be drenched. Splash was so nostalgic for me🥹

The new Tiana's Bayou Adventure is more "flood" than "splash". My whole group was soaked from the waist down, including the one who wore a poncho. Bring a change of clothes/shoes and store in a nearby locker.

Wife and I were only able to try the chicken at Flo’s V8 Cafe. We were wondering what the overall consensus was on which chicken is better and what opinions were.