Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan During a recent visit, and on two different days, the popcorn I got at Disneyland wasn't so great. Yes, I know that's blasphemy coming from me. But honsestly, did they change some ingredient? Change the amount of salt? Go to a different supplier? Is it operator error of some kind? Wha' happened to my classic snack treat? Or did I just get unlucky popcorn purchases by coincidence?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^I hope it was one of those "by chance" things. I know Disneyland still serves Orville Redenbacher popcorn, and on Sunday, I saw a CM pull out of large plastic bag of kernel's (marked with the OR logo), just like in the past. The one thing that Disney might have changed is the cooking oil, which would match up with their recent Marketing comments re healthier food. Maybe a CM can tell us if the oil was changed.....
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>The one thing that Disney might have changed is the cooking oil<< Maybe that's it. It just tasted different to me somehow. : ( Hopefully it's just one of those things, and next time I'm there the classic will be as remember it!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<My first thought as culprit would be the "no trans-fats" initiative>> More than likely. I think long term what the "no trans-fat" thing will do is force people back to using saturated fats like palm oil and coconut oil. Will we any better off health-wise? Not much. But at least the popcorn will taste better!!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^But how much fat/oil really ends up in the popcorn you eat... just a little bit. Things in moderation should be allowed. Yes, let's eat carrots, salads, and other healthy things... But also allow us some French Fries on occasion!
Originally Posted By quincytoo I was there Oct 29- Nov 3 and we shared some popcorn and I thought it tasted different too.Kinda blah.... That said I was always a Churro lover and I had one of those too and YUCK!!!! Not good at all!! It was really doughy. I did have a churro at Los Sancoz that was incredible and only $1.75
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>Kinda blah....<< That pretty much describes it, alright. C'mon, Disneyland, you can do better!
Originally Posted By avromark Well at least they aren't popping corn with a microwave yet, and forgoing the salt and butter all together...
Originally Posted By friendofdd I'm eager to try their deep fried carrots and cucumbers. Always been a health food nut.
