Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the August 21st Forever Magical. This article is at: <a href="News-ID102125.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID102125.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By cstephens Great article, Rebekah. The pin mission hadn't interested me that much, but it was great to read about your adventure, especially with the side notes along the way. (Guess I'll be stopping into Engine Ears next Sunday...) It was also interesting to read about your meal at PCH Grill. I used to like the restaurant a lot, but since the opening of all the new places at DCA and DTD, I've only been back once, and the food wasn't particularly good that time, and the service was atrocious. It sounds like it's gotten better again, so maybe I'll give it another try. Great article! /cs
Originally Posted By dlport What a wonderful article. It reminds me of those days (years ago), when one would find fun trip reports on the now sad alt.disney.disneyland newsgroup. This trip report was just plain refreshing. I could go on and on, but I think I would rather just go read it again....
Originally Posted By CapnNemo Thanks for the fun report, it reminded me of a DL trip a few years ago where I had a good time searching for all the pennystamping machines with my toddler son in tow. I had a location list from a fan website to help me and followed a tip about the chocolate coin treasure chest being a good holder for the squished coins. Almost got them all (one machine was getting repaired that day.) -theCapn
Originally Posted By JeffG I really enjoyed reading the article too! It is always fun to read about a good time at any of the parks. Can you give a little more detail on the new menu at PCH Grill? Is it now primarily a Mexican restaurant or do they have other varieties of food as well? Has the service improved at all that you noticed? I've always liked the food there, but the service has often been a major problem. -Jeff
Originally Posted By Indigo What I really want to know is... does PCH have the Lobster Ravioli =) .. okay... how about the Chicken Tortilla Soup?
Originally Posted By Rebekah PCH has moved toward comfort foods. Items that are recognizable when read and don't require a glossary which the old menu came with. It has several appetizers like the guacamole and chips, spinach and artichoke dip, calamari rings. They also a basic house salad now, previously it had some of the more unique lettuces and such. Sandwiches items include a meatball sandwich, fish tacos, and hamburger (no more turkey or veggie burgers, as well as a chicken sandwich. They have a couple of pizzas including a BBQ Chicken one. The menus are now in a leather like material similar to Hook's Pointe. No more maps that you can take home although the map is still visible as the background in the menu inserts. The music is 50's style which is fine by me. =) They cycled through some really awful music there including a choir's cover of Beatles tunes. Imagine Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds sung by operatic sopranos. Now they play Runaway which is one of my faves. In fact during my trip to Graceland I discovered that Elvis actually performed it. It was during his latter years and he screws up the lyrics but it was nifty find...but I'm digressing. The menu items have clever California names with silly descriptions. I wish I could quote some of them. I forgot to mention their nifty desserts. The apple pie is shaped like a fish and arrives on a blue wave of sculpted sugar. Definite points for presentation. I didn't have any...I was too busy devouring my chocolate dessert. Don't recall its name but it sure was tasty. Thanks for the nice comments about Forever Magical. Rebekah.
Originally Posted By Rebekah JeffG, I can't comment on the service. We have certain servers we've gotten to know and simply request their areas. So I'm not sure how the restaurant's overall performance is. I will tell you that my food arrived hot and tasty. I had had some issues with the kitchen preparation over the past few months. Food overcooked and such. But I don't have any complaints about that from our recent visits. We've been about 3 or 4 times in the past few weeks. Rebekah.
Originally Posted By imtigger2 Great report! Where (specifically) did you find the Mickey Screensaver with the "spy" Mickey scenes? Thanks! Dan B. imtigger
Originally Posted By JeffG Thanks for the report on the changes at PCH. We will definitely have to try the place again in the near future. Despite our issues with the service, it has still always been one of my favorite dining locations at the resort and these changes do sound like positive ones. -Jeff
Originally Posted By Rebekah Hi imtigger2. Unfortunately I've been unable to track down the Mickey Mouse screensaver on Disney.com. I may have even downloaded off one of the international sites. Sorry about that. Rebekah.
Originally Posted By Brer Rabbit Hey Rebekah, your E's backwards. Thanks for the report. I know how much time and labor you spend on headlines and other various sections of this site, but I have to say, fun little trips like these make your and Doobie's lives sound pretty good overall. Keep having fun. -nico
Originally Posted By jmuboy I think the modifications to the menu and minor modifications to the decor at the PCH Grill are an effort to match the new "pier" theme of the hotel.
Originally Posted By eticket34 I too had the opportunity to participate in this wonderful event. I had a blast. I just happened to be visiting the parks that weekend as I live in Reno. Lucky for me! I decided to go the distance and pay to have it framed. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks for the great article Heather
