Disney has revealed dates & particulars concerning 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 concerning 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 by way of mid-November. We additionally did Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween, which is the one we most popular.
It in all probability 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, for those who’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 opinions for solutions. Swap out the costumes, which don’t actually impression the worth proposition, and it’s best to get the concept.
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. No less than 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 shortly modified the topic with out elaborating. For many who didn’t decide up on my tremendous intelligent conversational chess transfer, that’s principally saying none of them with out having to say “none of them.”
Though if there’s something I ought to’ve realized from previous expertise with this kind of factor, my failure to explicitly say “none of them” may imply she heard “all of them.” Uh oh, what have I completed?!
Joking apart–and I’m probably not joking, we simply did these and spent approach an excessive amount of cash within the course of–I’d be considerably receptive to doing Vacation Tea with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hearthstone Lounge since that’s brand-new and completely completely different than what we simply skilled on the two character meals.
Or somewhat, I used to be receptive to it till seeing the costs (listed beneath, brace yourselves). Given the fee, together with my full and utter disinterest in tea companies, that is one thing that perhaps Sarah and Megatron can do by themselves. Ideally, it could be like Savi’s Workshop for Handbuilt Lightsabers, the place dad and mom can tag alongside to look at their children (and/or wives). I’d like to to see my daughter work together with the Clauses, however I’d somewhat 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 widespread this shall be. Over time, I’ve realized that there’s an insatiable urge for food amongst Disney followers for issues like this which can be geared toward moms and daughters. No offense supposed for those who’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 mentioning the first viewers that loves this kind of factor.
In any case, this checks the entire proper bins for reserving up shortly. There’s pent-up demand for tea companies at Disneyland, it’s doubtless 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 principally a license to print cash for Disneyland, even at $84 to $124 for adults, and $44 for teenagers.
Anyway, listed here are the total particulars about this Christmas character eating experiences from Disneyland…
Vacation Tea with Mrs. Claus & Santa at Hearthstone Lounge
Be a part of Santa and Mrs. Claus on the most elegant of vacation tea events! Mrs. Claus has been arduous at work crafting recipes only for you, that includes an beautiful lineup of holiday-inspired alternatives. It’s positive to be an elevated vacation expertise with quite a lot of premium loose-leaf teas, the best tea sandwiches and delicately ready treats.
Throughout the tea social gathering, say hiya to Santa and Mrs. Claus as they put together for his or her massive 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 out there from 11:00 AM to three:00 PM on choose weekdays starting December 3, 2024, by way of December 24, 2024. Select from 3 choices to 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 eat 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 gives 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 – It’s essential to cancel no less than 24 hours previous to your reservation to keep away from a per individual cancellation charge. In the event you fail to cancel well timed and are a no present, the bank card offered on the time of reservation shall be charged the total value per individual of the Traditional Tea service choice ($84).
Mickey’s Vacation Pajama Celebration Breakfast & Brunch
From November 19, 2024, by way of January 1, 2025, be part of Mickey and his finest buddies on the pajama social gathering of the season! Wearing festive colours and plaid materials, Mickey invitations you to have fun 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 comfortable 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 baby (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities.
Brunch – 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM – Mickey’s pajama social gathering continues with a scrumptious buffet brunch that features all of the mouthwatering menu objects out there 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 baby (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities .
Cancellation Coverage for Mickey’s Vacation Pajama Celebration Breakfast and Brunch – For vacation eating, you have to cancel no less than someday previous to your reservation to keep away from a full value per individual cancellation charge. In the event you fail to cancel with adequate discover or fail to indicate up to your reservation, the bank card offered on the time of the reservation shall be charged the total value per individual.
Storytellers Cafe Vacation Dinner
From November 19, 2024, by way of January 1, 2025, feast on improbable fare! The modern delicacies on the expansive all-you-care-to-enjoy vacation dinner buffet is certain to entertain probably the most discerning style buds
Scrumptious dishes embody the flatbread of the day, braised beef brief ribs, roasted rooster, seasonal fish, a rotating chef’s number of small plates and way more. Get pleasure from savory alternatives from the pasta station or succulent prime rib from the carving station. Plus, make sure to attempt the spectacular seasonal soup. Choices for youngsters embody rooster fingers, macaroni and cheese, and diverse flatbreads.
Disney Characters don’t seem throughout dinner—however take a look at breakfast and brunch to mingle with Mickey Mouse and his buddies.
Worth: $58 plus tax per grownup (ages 10 and up) and $30 plus tax per baby (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities.
Storytellers Cafe Thanksgiving Character Dinner
On November 28, 2024, be part of Mickey and his buddies—dressed of their vacation finest—as you dine on delectable dishes that embody particular menu objects 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 baby (ages 3 to 9). Costs don’t embody tax and gratuities.
Cancellation Coverage for Storytellers Cafe Thanksgiving Character Dinner For vacation eating, you have to cancel no less than someday previous to your reservation to keep away from a full value per individual cancellation charge. In the event you fail to cancel with adequate discover or fail to indicate up to your reservation, the bank card offered on the time of the reservation shall be charged the total value per individual.
Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Winter Holidays
From November 19, 2024, by way of January 2, 2025, be part of Goofy and his buddies 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, take pleasure in delicious meals objects 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 improbable meals and vacation spirit!
Breakfast (7:00 AM to 10:30 AM) – Get your day going with a very 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 baby (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 objects out there 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 baby (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 rooster
- 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 baby (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 have to cancel no less than someday previous to your reservation to keep away from a full value per individual cancellation charge. In the event you fail to cancel with adequate discover or fail to indicate up to your reservation, the bank card offered on the time of the reservation shall be charged the total value per individual.
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 unhealthy 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.
In the end, the Goofy’s Kitchen Christmas character breakfast, brunch, and dinner sounds enjoyable–as does the brand new addition at Storytellers Cafe. As enormous followers of this character eating expertise and Christmas at Disneyland and new dad and mom, that is proper up our alley. The extra seasonal choices at Disneyland, the higher. We’ll simply in all probability be sitting out this vacation season, having simply spent a ton of cash on the Halloween variations of those meals.
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