Originally Posted By Disneydanny I was reading in my Backstage Pass that when Cafe Orleans opens they will be serving the Monte Cristo sandwich as well but a littlke differently, PLEASE tell me they are NOT changing the way it's made at Blue Bayou.
Originally Posted By friendofdd I don't have the answer, but you might ask the question in the Disney Dining section.
Originally Posted By AladdinAZ Rumor is the Monte Cristo will still be available at Blue Bayou. But they were discussing a PB&J Cristo for kids and a cheese on Monte Cristo at one of New Orleans other restaurants. We'll find out when the remodel is done. If you ask me anything without the ham and turkey would just be an Anti-Cristo! tee hee hee
Originally Posted By dlkozy Hopefully they won't be ANYTHING like their "playdough" tasting funnel cakes! What makes the MC so good is that it is cooked to order, not precooked and sitting in a warming oven gettin' nasty!
Originally Posted By AladdinAZ Here is the news directly from the annual passholder newsletter: "Keep a weathered eye out for some tasty treasures to be found throughout the New Orleans Square restaurants. Discover Cafe Orleans when it reopens in June as a table service location with a new menu featuring great New Orleans bistro favorites, including crepes, soups, salads, and a new variation on the world-famous Monte Cristo sandwich."
Originally Posted By RAM1984 >>If you ask me anything without the ham and turkey would just be an Anti-Cristo!<< LMAO and I agree whole heartedly!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By PsylocibeFrog that sandwich is legend anyways, i say get something new, seems like a monte cristo just has to be eaten in the bb
Originally Posted By liveforvacations I want to start out by saying that I absolutely love Disneyland and almost everything in it! However, at the risk of offending all who love this sandwich, I have to say that I just don't get it! I went to the Blue Bayou for the first time this year and after hearing everyone rave about the Monte Cristo, I ordered it without even looking at the menu. It came and I just did not like it! I found it to be greasy and "heavy" and just plain awful. I really wanted to like it and was so disappointed! Is there anyone else out there that experienced this or am I the only one that does not like this beloved sandwich?
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF ^^^ I like to call it the Monte Crisco. I've only had it a few times, and the quality has been mixed. Like a lot of fried foods, it's best eaten fresh out of the fryer, while it's still hot. Once it starts to cool down, it gets awfully gluey and heavy.
Originally Posted By Zwitek I despise the Monte CrisCo sandwhich. It's greasy to the point that if you squeezed it on top of your head, you could use it to slick back your hair. I find the hype unwarranted. I am still of the opinion that most people order it because it is one of the more reasonably priced items on the menu, and they love the Crisco more because of the restaurant than the actual sandwhich. If you have a heart condition, I strongly urge you to not eat this sandwich. Mine skipped several beats after eating it, and my heart is healthy and strong.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF ^^^ Oh, I don't know that I'd go that far. I mean, my sandwiches have been pretty tasty overall, but like I said, they're good for the first 5-10 minutes after they're served. After that, no. For that reason, I don't think I've ever finished one, and I'm not exactly a petite guy. Bennigan's restaurants serve them; I wonder if they're any better (or worse).
Originally Posted By AZDLDad Monte Cristo History 101- "...the [Blue Bayou in New Orlean's Square, Disneyland/Anaheim California] restaurant's Monte Cristo sandwich probably has been the most recognizable -- and demanded -- item on the menu since it first appeared in 1966. It hasn't changed since then," said Boll, "and it's become a standard. It's a very, very popular item. We serve about 160 to 200 of them every day. When the first one of the day comes out, everybody who sees it wants to order one. It comes close to the croque monsieur that originated in France." ---"Chef du Jour: Disney's counter of Monte Cristo," Los Angeles Times, July 15, 1993 (p. 36) An old menu from Disneyland's Tahitian Terrace restaurant features the Monte Cristo. [NOTE: Disney didn't invent the Monte Cristo, but it is certainly responsible for introducing it to thousands of theme park visitors.] Recipe-wise, food experts generally consider the Monte Cristo sandwich to be a simple variation of an early 20th century French dish called Croque Monsieur. According to several articles published in newspapers and magazines, Monte Cristo sandwiches were first served in southern California and were very popular in the 1950s-1970s. Therin ends the agreement. The who/what/why/where/when behind the Monte Cristo sandwich is still very much a subject of debate. A little bit frenchy a little bit californian. For my wife and I, we split it.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>If you have a heart condition, I strongly urge you to not eat this sandwich.<< Maybe they should start a "Monty Club". After 20 punches on you club card, you get a free defibrillator.
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger When you get 20 punches on your card, they call it "The Full Monty".
Originally Posted By RAM1984 Now THAT'S funny!!!!!!!!!!!!! Personally I love the Monte Cristo. I do not order it every time as there are so many wonderful things on the menu. I only order it if I have somebody to share it with.
Originally Posted By Ursula I can eat a full Monte Crisco each time. I prefer to eat half because I'm so full afterwards. I like it. Then again, deep fried Twinkies do no repulse me.
Originally Posted By AladdinAZ I've loved Monte Cristos long before I discover them at the BB. Some places just use French Toast to make a sandwich. Those aren't nearly as good. The entire sandwich needs to have a batter coating and then deep fried! MMmmmmmmmmm! Darn, I'm hunger for one now, just thinking about it, and the BB is still closed.
Originally Posted By Loreigh LOL I have never had the Monte Cristo at BB before since i usually go there for dinner and have steak. This topic is making me consider it, though it does just sound like a deep fried heart attack waiting to happen.
Originally Posted By Disneydanny Did u say STEAK at BB Loreigh???? my Monte Cristo days may soon be OVER! mmmmm STEAK!
