Disneyland Park Dining and Character Dining

One of the best parts of a Disneyland Resort vacation is the food. In Disneyland Park, you’ll find themed food, gourmet menu items and, of course, churros! With so many Disneyland dining options to choose from, I’ve partnered with my friends at Get Away Today to compile a list of some of the very best restaurants.

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Disneyland Park Dining

For Disneyland Park dining options, there are two lists in this article to help you plan your family vacation. One gives a look at restaurants and quick-service vendors that have mobile ordering. The other list includes restaurants that accept reservations.

Disneyland Dining – Mobile Ordering

If you’re not familiar with mobile ordering at Disneyland, you should be! Download the official Disneyland app to access a list of food vendors that participate in mobile ordering. You’ll be able to pre-order meals and snacks at no additional cost.

With mobile ordering you can make menu selections, make minor adjustments to meals and prepay from anywhere in the Disneyland Resort, right from your phone. You’ll be given a pickup time, at which point you head to the designated mobile ordering window at the restaurant. Simply show the Cast Member your mobile order confirmation and you’ll then be given your selection.

Mobile ordering allows you to plan meal times and avoid long wait lines. That means you can spend more time enjoying rides at Disneyland.

Disneyland Dining Options Around the Park

As you run from ride to ride, you’ll need to stop for food at least once or twice. Take a seat and enjoy some of the Disneyland dining options. Or grab your food to go and get in line for the next attraction.

Dining in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

• Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo: Grab an intergalactic bite in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Serving different menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You’ll find something truly out-of-this world to eat, any time of day. Choose from overnight oats, assorted beverages, ribs, vegetarian loaf, chicken and kid-friendly options including noodles.
• Ronto Roasters: Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, here you’ll find wraps, jerky, beverages and more.
• Milk Stand: Take a sip of iconic Blue or Green Milk in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. These frozen, slushy-style drinks are big enough to share, and taste great when mixed. Here you can also purchase a Bubo Wamba Family Farms Light-Up Souvenir Sipper.

Dining in Tomorrowland and Adventureland

• Alien Pizza Planet: Located in Tomorrowland, you can mobile order select menu items such as whole pizzas. Feed the entire family and enjoy a meal inspired by Toy Story’s iconic restaurant.
• Bengal Barbecue: Known for delicious skewers, this snack stop packs a protein punch. Located in Adventureland, you can choose from a variety of meat and veggie skewers, breadsticks, hummus and refreshing drinks.
• Tiki Juice Bar: For the iconic Dole Whip, mobile order from Tiki Juice Bar. Once you’ve skipped the traditional line, you can take your Dole Whip into the neighboring Tiki Room to catch the show.

Dining in Fantasyland, Frontierland and Critter Country

• Edelweiss Snacks: This fan-favorite serves up iconic turkey legs, chimichangas and corn on the cob. Find Edelweiss Snacks in Fantasyland.
• Red Rose Taverne: Featuring food inspired by Beauty and the Beast, the Taverne is located in Fantasyland. Home to the famous Grey Stuff, you can also order breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose from french toast, hash, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, poutine and more.
• The Golden Horseshoe: In Frontierland, the Golden Horseshoe dishes up lunch, dinner and dessert. Enjoy menu items such as a churro sundae, fish and chips, green salad, chicken sliders and assorted drinks.
• Stage Door Cafe: Known for hand-dipped corn dogs, State Door Cafe is located in Frontierland. Use mobile ordering to avoid the long lines and enjoy menu items such as funnel cake, chicken tenders, wraps and sliders.
• Hungry Bear Restaurant: While in Critter Country, mobile order your lunch or dinner at Hungry Bear Restaurant. Look for seasonal offerings, Fantasmic! package meals, sandwiches, burgers, salads and sides.

Dining on Main Street U.S.A.

• Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe: Be sure to grab a classic Disneyland treat at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe on Main Street, U.S.A.. Mickey Macarons, holiday-themed treats, breakfast sandwiches, roast beef and more is on the menu.
• Refreshment Corner: Also on Main Street, U.S.A., Refreshment Corner is the perfect lunch and dinner spot. Mobile order items such as hot dogs, chili, Mickey pretzels, brownies and a variety of beverages.
• Mint Julep Bar: Use mobile ordering to taste the beloved Mint Julep drink and more at this snack stop in New Orleans Square. In addition to the Mint Julep, you can enjoy beignets, mandarin oranges and other drinks including soda, coffee and tea.

Disneyland Park Dining – Restaurant Reservations

Instead of wandering around Disneyland Park discussing where your group wants to eat, consider making advance reservations at one of the excellent restaurants in the Park.

Using the Disneyland app you can check out reservation times at participating vendors up to 60 days before you travel. This is so helpful for organizing your days at the Park, ensuring you’re not wasting time waiting for a table or missing out on an experience you’ve been looking forward to.

• Oga’s Cantina: Reservations are required to visit Oga’s Cantina, and there is a 45-minute maximum time limit. Additionally, you can enjoy up to two drinks in this standing-room only, family-friendly establishment. Enjoy tunes from droid DJ R-3X and rub shoulders with all sorts of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge residents.
• Blue Bayou Restaurant: Experience an intimate, New Orleans style dining experience at Blue Bayou. With a view of Pirates of the Caribbean boats, a starry night sky and the sounds of frogs and crickets, you’ll feel transported during your meal. Reserve a lunch or dinner meal time and enjoy menu selections such as oven-roasted turkey or ham, calamari, lamb, veggie pasta and other cajun-inspired dishes.
• Cafe Orleans: Also in New Orleans Square, Cafe Orleans accepts lunch and dinner reservations. Dine on seafood, soups or the famous Monte Cristo sandwich.
• Carnation Cafe: Find this restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A. and make reservations for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy iconic American-style cuisine such as country-fried steak and eggs, Mickey waffles, oven-roasted turkey, sandwiches, salads, pastas and Walt’s favorite home-made meatloaf.
• River Belle Terrace: In Frontierland you can reserve lunch or dinner mealtimes at River Belle Terrace. Choose menu selections such as turkey dinner, salads, BBQ tofu, ribs, sandwiches and pudding.
• Fantasmic! Dining Packages: For the ultimate Fantasmic! experience, make a reservation at one of two restaurants with priority seating. Choose between Blue Bayou and River Belle Terrace to enjoy a delicious meal and the Fantasmic! show. You can also reserve the on-the-go option and pick up a meal from Hungry Bear Restaurant before Fantasmic!.

Disneyland Park Character Dining

Character Dining in Disneyland is an opportunity to not only enjoy a gourmet meal, but to interact on a personal level with Disney Characters. Guarantee face-time with a variety of lovable Characters including Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, Donald and more.

• Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park at Plaza Inn on Main Street, U.S.A.: For American cuisine and Disney Character meet and greets, reserve a meal at Plaza Inn. Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park offers an all-you-can-eat spread of Mickey waffles, eggs, pastries, cereals, bacon, sausage and fruit. When the Disney Characters stop by your table, be sure to get autographs and photos to commemorate the experience. Kids under 3 eat free.
• Goofy’s Kitchen in Disneyland Hotel: Although not technically located inside the Park, Disneyland Hotel offers Character Dining in Goofy’s Kitchen. Reserve a time during breakfast or dinner, or even for Thanksgiving. You never know who will stop by, but enjoy a selection of baked goods, eggs, ham, salmon, chicken and veggies, and even Goofy’s peanut butter and jelly pizza. Dinner includes a variety of options, such as seafood, a carving station, salad, mac and cheese, hot dogs and desserts. Complimentary 3-hour parking is included. You do NOT need theme park admission to enjoy this Character Dining experience.
• Disney’s PHC Grill in Paradise Pier Hotel: Another Disneyland Resort Hotel located just outside the Parks, Paradise Pier includes Character Dining at PHC Grill. Reserve a slot for breakfast, brunch, dinner or even Thanksgiving. Build your own breakfast parfait, enjoy Mickey-shaped waffles or pancakes, brunch of beignets, or have a dinner of Italian cuisine. Be ready for photos and autographs with Disney Characters throughout your breakfast or brunch (Characters don’t visit during the dinner buffet). Complimentary 3-hour parking is included. You do NOT need theme park admission to enjoy this Character Dining experience.

Be sure to check back for an upcoming article with Disney California Adventure Park dining options, including Character Dining in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

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