Disney has revealed dates & particulars in regards to the Christmas 2024 character eating experiences coming to Disneyland Resort, that includes enjoyable meals and funky culinary character costumes. Right here’s what we all know in regards to the breakfast, brunch and dinner choices coming to Goofy’s Kitchen and Storytellers Cafe. Plus, a brand new tea service with Santa Claus on the Grand Californian!
I’m going to flip the script and begin with commentary. These all sound and look superior. They’re additionally costly. As common readers may know, we did Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Brunch at Storytellers, the Halloween-adjacent meal that runs via mid-November. We additionally did Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween, which is the one we most popular.
It most likely helped that we celebrated Child Bricker’s 1st birthday at Goofy’s Kitchen, and damage that we had an only-okay expertise with characters at Storytellers. Regardless, when you’re trying on the costs and are questioning whether or not the Christmas meals at Goofy’s Kitchen or Storytellers are “price it,” learn these evaluations for solutions. Swap out the costumes, which don’t actually affect the worth proposition, and it’s best to get the thought.
Regardless of doing doubletakes at our payments from each eating places, Sarah’s first response to all of those Christmas character meals was: “OMG I WANT TO DO THEM ALL.” She wasn’t yelling, actually. At the least I don’t suppose so. That was a textual content message, and it’s reproduced right here in its entirety.
My response, additionally reproduced in its entirety from documented textual content messages was a “haha” response to her message, adopted by a written reply of: “Uhhh.” Then I rapidly modified the topic with out elaborating. For many who didn’t decide up on my tremendous intelligent conversational chess transfer, that’s mainly saying none of them with out having to say “none of them.”
Though if there’s something I ought to’ve discovered from previous expertise with the sort of factor, my failure to explicitly say “none of them” may imply she heard “all of them.” Uh oh, what have I accomplished?!
Joking apart–and I’m not likely joking, we simply did these and spent means an excessive amount of cash within the course of–I might be considerably receptive to doing Vacation Tea with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hearthstone Lounge since that’s brand-new and completely totally different than what we simply skilled on the two character meals.
Or slightly, I used to be receptive to it till seeing the costs (listed beneath, brace yourselves). Given the associated fee, together with my full and utter disinterest in tea providers, that is one thing that possibly Sarah and Megatron can do by themselves. Ideally, it might be like Savi’s Workshop for Handbuilt Lightsabers, the place mother and father can tag alongside to observe their children (and/or wives). I’d like to to see my daughter work together with the Clauses, however I’d slightly eat a pizza from GCH Craftsman Grill on my own than have a bunch of frilly finger meals.
With that mentioned, I’ve no delusions about how common this shall be. Through the years, I’ve discovered that there’s an insatiable urge for food amongst Disney followers for issues like this which are aimed toward moms and daughters. No offense meant when you’re a dude who desires to do that–extra energy to you–however like scorching pilates or no matter, you aren’t the goal demographic. Once more, that’s completely fantastic. Simply don’t shoot the messenger (me) for stating the first viewers that loves the sort of factor.
In any case, this checks all the proper packing containers for reserving up rapidly. There’s pent-up demand for tea providers at Disneyland, it’s probably low-capacity, at Christmas-time, appears like one thing proper out of a kind of Hallmark films, and options each Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. This factor is mainly a license to print cash for Disneyland, even at $84 to $124 for adults, and $44 for youths.
Anyway, listed below are the complete particulars about this Christmas character eating experiences from Disneyland…
Vacation Tea with Mrs. Claus & Santa at Hearthstone Lounge
Be part of Santa and Mrs. Claus on the most elegant of vacation tea events! Mrs. Claus has been exhausting at work crafting recipes only for you, that includes an beautiful lineup of holiday-inspired choices. It’s certain to be an elevated vacation expertise with quite a lot of premium loose-leaf teas, the best tea sandwiches and delicately ready treats.
Through the tea celebration, say good day to Santa and Mrs. Claus as they put together for his or her huge day. They’ll be dressed of their customized, ornate vacation put on with distinctive nods to Disney’s Grand Californian Lodge & Spa.
The Vacation Tea expertise shall be obtainable from 11:00 AM to three:00 PM on choose weekdays starting December 3, 2024, via December 24, 2024. Select from 3 choices in your vacation teatime:
Deluxe Tea – The Deluxe Tea menu options teatime specialties, together with:
- Alternative of premium loose-leaf, natural and blooming teas
- Glass of Champagne
- Caprese and shrimp salads
- Tea sandwiches
- Scones and vacation sweets
- Strawberries with Chantilly cream
Worth: $124 plus tax per Visitor (Visitors should be age 21 or older to buy or devour alcoholic drinks)
Traditional Tea – The Traditional Tea menu options teatime favorites, together with:
- Alternative of premium loose-leaf, natural and blooming teas
- Caprese salad
- Tea sandwiches
- Scones and vacation sweets
Worth: $84 plus tax per Visitor
Youngster’s Tea (ages 3 – 9) – The Youngster’s Tea menu presents a lighter portion of teatime treats:
- Alternative of tea or different beverage
- Scones and vacation treats
Worth: $44 plus tax per Visitor
Cancellation Coverage for Vacation Tea Service – You need to cancel a minimum of 24 hours previous to your reservation to keep away from a per particular person cancellation price. When you fail to cancel well timed and are a no present, the bank card offered on the time of reservation shall be charged the complete worth per particular person of the Traditional Tea service choice ($84).
Mickey’s Vacation Pajama Get together Breakfast & Brunch
From November 19, 2024, via January 1, 2025, be a part of Mickey and his finest friends on the pajama celebration of the season! Wearing festive colours and plaid materials, Mickey invitations you to rejoice in your merriest, coziest trend. Expertise the magic of the vacations by indulging in seasonally themed meals choices whereas surrounded by enjoyable, festive decor and, after all, vacation cheer! Enhancing your culinary journey is the cozy Craftsman-style eating room, which lends a heat, pleasant backdrop match for a homey gathering.
Breakfast (7:00 AM to 10:45 AM) – Start your day with flavorful favorites, together with:
- An assortment of baked items
- Recent berries and seasonal sliced fruits
- Mickey waffles and Belgian waffles
- Bananas Foster French toast
- Made-to-order omelets
- Pork carnitas chilaquiles
- A carving station with prime sirloin and herb-roasted turkey
- …And a lot extra!
Worth: $65 plus tax per grownup (ages 10 and up) and $36 plus tax per little one (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities.
Brunch – 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM – Mickey’s pajama celebration continues with a scrumptious buffet brunch that features all of the mouthwatering menu gadgets obtainable for breakfast—plus macaroni and cheese, tabbouleh-crusted salmon, bread pudding and way more.
Worth: $65 plus tax per grownup (ages 10 and up) and $36 plus tax per little one (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities .
Cancellation Coverage for Mickey’s Vacation Pajama Get together Breakfast and Brunch – For vacation eating, you will need to cancel a minimum of someday previous to your reservation to keep away from a full worth per particular person cancellation price. When you fail to cancel with ample discover or fail to point out up in your reservation, the bank card offered on the time of the reservation shall be charged the complete worth per particular person.
Storytellers Cafe Vacation Dinner
From November 19, 2024, via January 1, 2025, feast on incredible fare! The revolutionary delicacies on the expansive all-you-care-to-enjoy vacation dinner buffet is bound to entertain essentially the most discerning style buds
Scrumptious dishes embody the flatbread of the day, braised beef quick ribs, roasted hen, seasonal fish, a rotating chef’s choice of small plates and way more. Get pleasure from savory choices from the pasta station or succulent prime rib from the carving station. Plus, make sure to strive the spectacular seasonal soup. Choices for youngsters embody hen fingers, macaroni and cheese, and various flatbreads.
Disney Characters don’t seem throughout dinner—however take a look at breakfast and brunch to mingle with Mickey Mouse and his friends.
Worth: $58 plus tax per grownup (ages 10 and up) and $30 plus tax per little one (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities.
Storytellers Cafe Thanksgiving Character Dinner
On November 28, 2024, be a part of Mickey and his friends—dressed of their vacation finest—as you dine on delectable dishes that embody particular menu gadgets for Thanksgiving Day.
From 1:15 PM to 9:00 PM, enjoyment of a bountiful buffet that gives:
- A carving station with herb-roasted rib eye
- Herb-roasted turkey
- Harissa pork stomach
- Beef pot roast
- Roasted salmon
- Maple-glazed candy potatoes
- Cornbread stuffing
- Bread pudding and different holiday-inspired desserts
- …And a lot extra!
Worth: $85 plus tax per grownup (ages 10 and up) and $39 plus tax per little one (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities.
Cancellation Coverage for Storytellers Cafe Thanksgiving Character Dinner For vacation eating, you will need to cancel a minimum of someday previous to your reservation to keep away from a full worth per particular person cancellation price. When you fail to cancel with ample discover or fail to point out up in your reservation, the bank card offered on the time of the reservation shall be charged the complete worth per particular person.
Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Winter Holidays
From November 19, 2024, via January 2, 2025, be a part of Goofy and his friends as they get gussied up of their merry finest for the winter holidays—placing a spin on the traditional pink and inexperienced with the addition of pastel colours and playful prints.
Along with particular Character moments, get pleasure from delicious meals gadgets ready only for the season—with an expanded menu for brunch and dinner—themed decor and music, Disney PhotoPass digital downloads and a holiday-themed button. Goofy and his gang can’t wait to welcome you with incredible meals and vacation spirit!
Breakfast (7:00 AM to 10:30 AM) – Get your day going with a really scrumptious breakfast buffet, together with:
- An assortment of baked items
- Mickey waffles and traditional pancakes
- Made-to-order omelets
- Duck confit chilaquiles
- Maple-glazed pork stomach Benedict with butternut hollandaise
- …And a lot extra!
Worth: $65 plus tax per grownup (ages 10 and up) and $36 plus tax per little one (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities.
Brunch (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM) – Get pleasure from a bountiful brunch buffet that features all of the mouthwatering menu gadgets obtainable for breakfast—plus a carving station with herb-marinated turkey breast and carved beef sirloin chateau roast.
Worth: $65 plus tax per grownup (ages 10 and up) and $36 plus tax per little one (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities.
Dinner – 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Don’t miss the delectable dinner buffet, with an array of choices that embody:
- Shrimp cocktail and crab claws
- Roasted beet and pear salad
- Salmon with persimmon hollandaise
- Roasted hen
- Quick rib ravioli with wild mushrooms and pecorino
- BBQ pork spareribs
- A carving station with herb-marinated turkey breast, bourbon-glazed vacation ham and prime rib
- Assorted seasonal desserts and pastries
- …And a lot extra!
Worth: $75 plus tax per grownup (ages 10 and up) and $39 plus tax per little one (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities.
Cancellation Coverage for Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Winter Holidays – For winter vacation eating, you will need to cancel a minimum of someday previous to your reservation to keep away from a full worth per particular person cancellation price. When you fail to cancel with ample discover or fail to point out up in your reservation, the bank card offered on the time of the reservation shall be charged the complete worth per particular person.
Character interactions are additionally typically fairly good at each Storytellers and Goofy’s Kitchen–however the latter emphasizes enjoyable over meals. This isn’t to say the meals is dangerous at Goofy’s Kitchen–it’s shockingly good for what it’s–but it surely doesn’t aspire to be greater than consolation meals. Though maybe it shouldn’t be “surprising” {that a} $65 breakfast is nice.
Finally, the Goofy’s Kitchen Christmas character breakfast, brunch, and dinner sounds enjoyable–as does the brand new addition at Storytellers Cafe. As large followers of this character eating expertise and Christmas at Disneyland and new mother and father, that is proper up our alley. The extra seasonal choices at Disneyland, the higher. We’ll simply most likely be sitting out this vacation season, having simply spent a ton of cash on the Halloween variations of those meals.
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