All Of Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Foods, Reviewed
Hello, friends! We're Crystal and Brian, aka your resident Disneyland nerds. If you're like us, then one of your favorite things about visiting Disney Parks is trying all the new food!
And, because it's Disneyland's 70th anniversary this year, they're offering over 70 (YES, 70!!!) foods that are inspired by the past. Obviously, we couldn't try EVERYTHING (as much as our tastebuds wanted to), but here's what we did try and what we thought:
French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese
Crystal: Honestly, they had me at "mac & cheese." I never turn my nose up at any mac & cheese, so I kinda figured going in, I'd like this. And, I have to say, not only did I like this, but I loved this. The French onion soup flavor was so good, and it really added a nice, almost umami flavor to the mac & cheese. 10/10 would recommend!Brian: This was the dish that had me most intrigued because it doesn't sound like it should work — even though they both contain lots of cheese. However, it really, really worked well together, and, like Crystal says, the French onion soup gave the mac & cheese a nice depth of flavor! I do regret not getting a second helping. :/
Fried Chicken Bites — Served with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Crystal: The Fried Chicken Bites are basically popcorn chicken and I love that. Big fan of popcorn chicken over here. Because it was served along with mashed potatoes and gravy in a bowl, the whole thing reminded me a lot of a ~certain popular food chain~ dish that's very similar. This will probably be really popular with kids.Brian: Would I wait in a long line to get these? No. But that's only because this was something I felt you could get at a lot of different fast-food places. With that said, the Fried Chicken Bites were actually pretty good and a solid choice if you're a fan of popcorn chicken and want to eat something on the heartier side.
"Casa de Fritos" Doritos
Crystal: Okay. As far as I can tell, these are just regular ol' Nacho Cheese Doritos. Which is TOTALLY fine, because who doesn't love Doritos? The fun thing about these is that they were served in "Casa de Fritos" bags — a nod to the old restaurant that used to be in Disneyland where, fun fact, Doritos were invented!Brian: So, I love Doritos, and I don't know if it was the Casa de Fritos bag, but the taste gave me fresh-made Doritos vibes! It really didn't taste like the kind you get in the bag at the store (but again, that could be the packaging). I think this is worth a grab if you love the nostalgia factor of eating a food from the long-closed Casa de Fritos.
Frito Pie
Crystal: Okay. So, Frito Pie — when served properly, aka, in a Fritos bag — is not ~beautiful to look at~. So, I apologize for how unglamorous the picture on the left is, LOL. Having said that, these were yummy and had all the right ingredients I'd expect. Also, TIL they used to serve Frito Pies at Casa de Fritos!Brian: I am not a big fan of Fritos (I know, I know, I know). However, I did like this Frito Pie. It was like a nice combination of nachos with chili! Also, I appreciated how easy it was to eat while walking around....which you can't say about some of the foods...looking at you, Dole Whip.
Crab Cake Slider
Crystal: Love crab cakes. Love sliders. This is a wonderful combination. The crab cake itself was super moist, and combined with a dollop of tartar sauce and a sliver of pickled red onion? Perfection! Brian: I don't think I have ever had a crab cake slider...heck, I don't even think I had heard of them. I actually loved these, but then again, I love crab cakes. This was an unexpected treat, and I would definitely get them again.
"Space Bar" slider
Crystal: I love the nostalgic nod to the "Space Bar" cafe that used to be in Tomorrowland. However, I can't attest to whether they had these little sliders back in the day since it closed well before my time! This was a pretty middle-of-the-road slider, but the packaging was fun nonetheless.Brian: These were just, meh, fine. If you want a slider, the crab cake ones are the way to go.
Cheese Tamale Special
Crystal: A pretty solid tamale. I wouldn't say there was anything particularly "stand out" about this, but it was definitely moist, which is a win because I've had plenty of dry, crumbly tamales in my day.Brian: I have to second Crystal's review that it's a pretty solid tamale, but didn't really stand out as compared to some of the other things we tried that day. I will say that I love that they have tamales as an option, because sometimes you just want something that isn't just fried food or burgers.
Mocha Cream Puff with Chocolate Dipped Corn Chips
Crystal: I love the chocolate-dipped corn chips, so that was the standout part of this dessert to me. Brian: I thought I would hate this (not going to lie), but it had a good salty-sweet combo that I really enjoyed.
Dole Whip Pineapple Bundt Cake
Crystal: One thing you should know about me is that I LOVE Dole Whips. Like, for me, no trip to Disneyland is complete without a Dole Whip. I'll eat one even if I'm not hungry. So I literally yelled when I saw this dessert. And it was SO. GOOD. It doesn't just taste like pineapple. They really nailed the specific Dole Whip flavor, and the little pineapple gummy on top was *chef's kiss*. 1000/10Brian: This is a MUST try, especially if you like Dole Whips — and, yes, I would wait in a line for this! It's delicious and really does taste like Dole Whip, but baked into a moist, dense cake. And if you don't like overly sweet things, like me, then this is perfect because it's got just the right amount of sweetness.
Mickey Snickers Macaron
Crystal: If I'm being honest, I'm not a HUGE macaron person (I know, I know...). But you gotta love a Mickey-shaped dessert, and I DO like Snickers, so for someone who's not big on macarons, I was impressed by this!Brian: Again, not a huge fan of sweet things, but I do like chocolate, and this was, well, very chocolatey. To me, this is something made perfect to have with a big cup of coffee in the morning when you want a pick-me-up when entering the park.
Finally, 70th Stuff (a new take on The Grey Stuff) — A shortbread cookie with a cookies and cream cake, fresh raspberry and raspberry jam, surrounded with white chocolate mousse and topped with colored sprinkles.
Crystal: This is a ~wild~ take on the iconic Grey Stuff they've had at the Red Rose Tavern in the past. However, unlike the simplicity of the Grey Stuff, this dessert has A LOT going on (as you can see by the description!). I think, overall, it's a fun dessert, but the shortbread cookie was my favorite part. Brian: I was not the biggest fan of this cake (for already established reasons). But! With that said, it tasted like something I would have wanted as a kid...just a mixture of different desserts. I think if you have a big sweet tooth or have kids, this is worth getting. As for me? Well, I will be having more of the Dole Whip Pineapple Bundt Cake!
The Disneyland Resort's 70th Celebration is already in full swing leading up to the resort's official anniversary on July 17. If you wanna join in on the fun and try some ~delectable~ and nostalgic bites yourself, be sure to get your tickets now!
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