Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub pumpkin has become the new "flavor" and if you paid attention to pumpkin at this time of the year ... It is everywhere and people crave it. Besides who can afford bacon so you have to sell something. Surely you have tried a pumpkin brew craft beer or pumpkin coffee. You mentioned the beignets and that made me think of the pumpkin beignets at DL...Maybe somebody will let us know if they are good.
Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s <<You mentioned the beignets and that made me think of the pumpkin beignets at DL...Maybe somebody will let us know if they are good.>> If no one gets to it before me, I will take this on next week. I'm a serious fan of that pumpkin flavor. But I still like bacon too.
Originally Posted By Moon Waffle I tried both the regular and pumpkin beignets at DL back in mid-september. The pumpkin had a good flavor, but were not as soft as the regular. I don't know if they were simply overcooked or if this was a result of the ingredients, but both times I got them, it was the case.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "pumpkin has become the new "flavor" and if you paid attention to pumpkin at this time of the year ... " OH... now I see what you mean. I thought you were saying that pumpkin (not the flavor but the fruit) was becoming more popular than bacon.
Originally Posted By juicer I had their classic roast beef sandwich - it was delicious - they have some sort of panini machine that seals up the sandwich - so the cheese (and everything else on it) is a melty and good - It might have something to do with the bread too,
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think that pumpkin is just the new exciting flavor du jour for the fall season. It happens every year. >>You can't hype something up this much in people's minds without it resulting in quite a few disappointed people who feel it did not meet their expectations.<< That's pretty much what happened to me with Carsland. I had heard a lot of great things about it, but I didn't think that the end result was much more than an oversized version of Mickey's Toontown with 3 attractions that were fun-but-just-okay, with one of the most overblown budgets in the history of TWDC. To me, Earl serves pretty good sandwiches. They won't change your life, but it will be nice to have a new counter service location in DTD (I think that guests staying at the DLH will enjoy it the most, since they only have one counterservice restaurant with a limited menu). During my trip to DLP this spring, I had breakfast both days at their Earl, and was surprised by how good the breakfast sandwiches were; hearty and filling without being heavy, and served hot with a minimal wait (though I was the only guest there).
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>they have some sort of panini machine that seals up the sandwich - so the cheese (and everything else on it) is a melty and good - It might have something to do with the bread too,<< They only bake the bread halfway before making the sandwiches. After the ingredients are assembled, they send them through the oven to give them a final toast, which melts the cheese, finishes baking the bread, and lets everything seep together. It's a simple concept that ensures fresh bread and a high-quality product, yet it doesn't seem to have caught on anywhere else.
Originally Posted By elene I didn't see pricing online (except for catering pricing). Where is the pricing? I was just wondering what the approximate cost per sandwich is and how large is the sandwich? Is it like a 6" Subway sub size or larger/smaller? I'd love to have some less expensive and good dining options near Disneyland without having to go off site. The pictures on the site look good.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I still have the menu from the Planet Hollywood location. I guess I never paid attention to the price but all the hot sandwiches , fresh salads and wraps are $5.99 Breakfast sandwiches are $3.99. They also have a children's menu assorted desserts, muffins and soups.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Is it like a 6" Subway sub size or larger/smaller?<< It's about that same size, but a lot more filling. Instead of being half of a baguette, they're all on their own chibatta-like roll. MMC's pricing sounds about right, which isn't bad for a quick meal in tourist areas.
Originally Posted By elene That would be far and away the most economical thing to buy in the area. I bet the prices are a little higher but that will still give me new hope for something good to eat for a reasonable amount of money! How is that Italian pizza place going to cope? They sell a premade pannini for like $10 and it isn't even very big.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The Italian place is also much, much closer to the parks. It's probably another 10 minute walk (at a reasonable pace through crowds) to the other end of DTD, where Earl of Sandwich will be. While it's technically part of the DL Resort, there are many places on Harbor Blvd that are much closer to the park entrances. Going by the slogan that HoJo's is closer to DL's front gate than the DLH itself, I would guess that Mimi's is closer than Earl will be. And between Mimi's and the front gate (and down Harbor in the other direction), there are tons of other restaurants, yet the Italian place in DTD does just fine. As with all things at DL these days, I suspect that the crowds will be insane for the first 2 weeks, while all the APer from the online world go to check it out, then it will find its balance at a much more reasonable crowd level.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "the kiosk at Disneyland's Downtown Disney that originally housed magazines for Compass Books and most recently sold cupcakes will be removed to accomodate better guest flow" I bought tampons at that kiosk once. God, I'm going to miss that place. Wow, I'd be lying if I said this doesn't hurt like hell.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "I bought tampons at that kiosk once. God, I'm going to miss that place. Wow, I'd be lying if I said this doesn't hurt like hell." The tampons? Maybe you're inserting them sideways.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Thanks, Yookeroo. Now I have to wipe a mouthful of coffee of my monitor.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Might not ever be able to stand in line at the Earl ever again without having strange thoughts.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance You know, truth be told, I didn't even have the courage to walk up to the twenty something guy that was working the kiosk and say "One box of tampons, please!" So I asked my husband to do it. And miracle of miracles, he did it!
Originally Posted By mickey42397 For anyone who doesnt understand all the fuss......you need only try one when they FINALLY open ! amazing......the one at wdw is big, I hope this one will be too. We just came back from a four day DLR trip and were disappointed that they missed the august opening and still arent open yet. Now we have to wait until January. Hopefully.
