Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the December 17 article: Reliving Fond Memories at <a href="News-ID200200.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID200200.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By JBStew Only this Monday I sat in the Plaza Inn, watching the Orbitron and enjoying my favorite Disneyland meal -- cobb salad and cheesecake. David's fondness for this place is so evident in the article. It transported me back to the feeling I just had Monday. Thanks David!
Originally Posted By Daannzzz I didn't eat at the Plaza on our first few trips as it was more expensive and our family was on a budget. Over the years it has become my favorite because the food has always been good (I love pasta) and the atmosphere is great. With the addition of the Astro Orbitor near by there is more of a Victorian ambiance. I love geting video or photos with the Plaza and the Astro Orbitor in the same shot. Particularly at twighlight when the lights come on.
Originally Posted By roberts1398 >>Even to this day, when someone mentions comfort food, I think of chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, and I immediately flash upon the venerable Plaza Inn, at the heart of Disneyland.<< OMG, are you reading my mind? I ALWAYS picture Plaza Inn when fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy is mentioned. It's burned in my mind permanently! Yet again, David, you've captured that wistfulness that Disneyland is for so many of us... those odd feelings bridging the gap between the past and the present... Thank You!
Originally Posted By JenniBarra Thanks for a great column! One of the things I like about the Plaza Inn is the interesting people I've met there. I've met a lot of nice people from the various Southern California NFFC chapters there.
Originally Posted By Alex Disney Our pasta and chicken is the best! I feel like eating some right now! °o°
Originally Posted By JazzCat I've had only three meals at the Plaza Inn, but they've always been special. #1 - Our 4th anniversary #2 - Our first Christmas trip and our first character breakfast. #3 - Being "treated" by Kala and Brian on *her and Disneyland's* birthday this past July.
Originally Posted By Dayshias Grandpa Living in Idaho, I did not visit DL until I was 21, however I have made up for it with my children by making semi annual trips when they were young. The Plaza Inn is classic memory much as mentioned in your article, I also view The River Bell and the Blue Bayou in the same manner. Special Times away from the days activities enjoying eachother and the surrounding sights and sounds only DL could create! I took my Grand Children, 5 and 4 to DL in March to start another generation of memories. My 5 year old Grand Daughter has Luekemia, it was a very special trip for her. With luck, once she is out of the hospital, we will resume building those fond memories Disneyland provides! Keep up the great work! Days of old stories are what most of us DL junkies crave. Happy Disney Holidays Dayshia's Grandpa
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations David, Thanks for sharing your memory. It makes the Holidays more special. Merry Christmas- Lee
Originally Posted By kpscdrug David, Thanks for this "look back". Being a little older however I can recall when the Plaza Inn was the "Red Wagon Inn" sponsored by Swifts. It was a table service resturant, and I can remember having lunch and dinner there when we went to Disneyland with our family. Of course I was always in a hurry to finish our meal and head back out into the park. I find myself often sitting at the Plaza Inn recalling those days of the Red Wagon Inn. Change is always good, but memories, that is what Disneyland is really made of for me. Thanks for stiring up a great one!
Originally Posted By threeundertwo Very nice article. Since I owe you a Disney meal, it'll be my treat at the Plaza Inn next time we're there.
Originally Posted By Scaramanga Great Article. Some of my first memories of Disneyland were at the Plaza restaurants, in a stroller! Talk about drive through service! One correction, the building is Queen Anne, not Edwardian. I hear the Plaza Inn in hong hong is going to be like the chinese restaurant that Walt planned originally for main street, complete with Confucious.
