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The Disneyland Food Rule First-Timers Always Get Wrong
If you run into this dining problem at Disneyland, don’t worry — you’re not alone.
Tangaroa Terrace
Disneyland dining should be straightforward — in theory. Yet, during a recent visit, we encountered a problem that’ll surely blindside non-Disney experts and tourists alike. Let’s talk about it.
During our visit, we were on the hunt for a rare DOLE Whip dessert that had gone viral when Disney posted it online. Simple enough, right?
DOLE Whip Cup
However, when we were verifying our order, we noticed that the treat wasn’t advertised in person, nor was it shown on the Disneyland app via mobile order.
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Later that day, we went to review a seasonal dessert at Naples Ristorante and noticed that it wasn’t on the official online menu, nor the menu in person. Fortunately, there was a little table advertisement that did highlight it, but it’s still worth noting in case you didn’t know about the treat beforehand.
Pumpkin Blood-Scotch Cannoli
This highlighted an obvious dining pitfall: Not all Disneyland offerings will be obvious to the average guest.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
This problem usually plagues seasonal items — which wouldn’t be as much of an issue if Disneyland really didn’t embrace seasonal items. But it does, and so if you don’t know where to look, you could EASILY miss out on some pretty incredible exclusive treats.
Ultimately, Disneyland has lots of secrets that you need to know before your trip in order to unlock the full potential of your stay.
Disneyland Railroad Station
Keeping up with the trends is a tough task. It requires knowing where to look and who to talk to. Luckily for you, we’re pros at that, and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to know every little bit of what’s going on at Disneyland — from the latest ride construction updates to where you can find rare drinks. When we say we keep up with everything, we mean everything.
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