My Favorite foods at Disneyland

One of the things I like best about Disneyland is the food. I have been to other theme parks in Southern California and this is one of the many areas in which the other parks just can't compete. I am a creature of habit and have quite a few favorites that I go to time and again.

My first stop when I enter the park (and my last when I leave) is the Blue Ribbon Bakery, which is located right on Main Street. They have really good chocolate filled croissants and cinnamon twists. I don't eat sweets too often, but I love to get one and share it with the kids. It's also a good place to get a cup of coffee. The Carnation Cafe, which is right next door, is also great, if you're looking for a nice warm plate of pancakes to start your day off.

For lunch and dinner, there are a wonderful array of choices. One of my favorite places to dine is Bengal Barbecue in Adventureland. My personal favorites are the chicken kabob and the vegetable kabob. If you look at the official Disneyland web site, they list the type of meal served here as a snack. Don't let this discourage you from making it a meal. Just get 2 kabobs and an order of Tiger Tails (bread sticks) and you'll be set. If you're in the mood for fish, I would recommend the Stage Door Cafe's fish and chips, which you'll find in Frontierland. An excellent lunch can also be found at the Royal Street Veranda in New Orleans Square. Everything is great on the menu, but when I dine there, I get either the vegetarian gumbo or the clam chowder. They serve it in a wonderful sourdough bread bowl that's a treat in itself. My final favorite haunt for food is the Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante in Frontierland. They have really good cheese enchiladas and salads. I am personally not much of a meat eater, but the barbecued meat looks like it's pretty good too. It's particularly nice to dine here, as the outdoor dining area is really beautifuly decorated with delicate, multicolored lanterns.

Another thing I love about dining at Disneyland is the fact that they serve Coca Cola products. It is by far the best beverage ever invented, as far as I'm concerned and is just one more aspect that makes the park ideal. I lovingly refer to it as "the nectar of the gods" and is the only sweet habit I just can't seem to break (although I have cut back significantly). If Disneyland were to ever get rid of it, I just don't know what I'd do.

Jennifer