Lamplight Lounge formerly Ariel's Grotto has been a popular spot for Guests to relax with some delicious food and even better drinks since it opened on the newly rethemed Pixar Pier in 2018. I like the Final With A Fix, made with tequila, mezcal, raspberry liqueur, Cointreau, lime juice and agave. Most drinks are premixed but the servers hand-pour the liquor so Hollywood Lounge is my go-to mobile-order spot when I want a quick cocktail and don't feel like sitting in a lounge. } First, a couple important questions and answers if you have never been to Lamplight Lounge or just need a refresher course. | Secret Menu Drinks + Lobster Nachos! I love chilaquiles and these stack right up against the best of them. Just want to add a comment about the potato skins, to me they were perfect and I loved every single bite. } Lamplight Lounge has added another great choice to Disney California Adventure to rest and enjoy a drink. Click here to book up to 60 days in advance. I just need to comment. Joel is one of the very friendly and able bar staff at the Lamplight Lounge. Our first drink was The Over Budget (drinks are named after a lot of movie making terms), which uses Grey Goose vodka, Liquid Alchemist passionfruit puree, ginger beer, agave nectar, and lime. Photo by Todd Pickering. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Until May of 2019, you could only buy booze in one place inside Disneyland at the ultra exclusive Club 33. The club soda and ginger give this a flavor comparable to a mule, so Id suggest this anyone who likes such drinks. There isnt much smoke flavor as the title claims, which is too bad because that would really make this sing. Since Oga's Cantina is located inside Disneyland, it has more rules than the other bars on property. Are children allowed at Lamplight Lounge? Photo by Todd Pickering. The immediate pop of sweetness from the peach comes to the forefront before melting to a gin spirit note that is perfectly present but not overpowering, and finishing with the tartness of the lemon and herbaceousness of the basil. but that comes after Disney! I suggest placing orders as far in advance as possible. Also, the cocktails are premixed so you can't customize your drinks or request anything not on the menu. 3230. Many restaurants do not over book in their first few months but the parks were packed, and the ample seating with the addition of the downstairs bar is a huge improvement for those trying to beat the heat with a quick cocktail. Michelle Ares is the founder and creative director of LA Dreaming. With nine different eateries, each with its own bar, you should be able to find something to quench your thirst in Downtown Disney. The drinks were pricey, ranging from $13.25 to $15.00, which is standard pricing for premium drinks served in big cities (and even catching on in smaller markets) and resorts. })(); One of the more unusual offerings, the ratatouille was solid but not amazing. At night, youll even have a side view of stunning water show, World of Color (which is currently under refurbishment due to a malfunction). Unlike the Over Budget you can really taste the passionfruit, and the addition of the acidic yuzu blends beautifully; it's a nicely balanced cocktail. My friends and I all decided on the pink drink pictured above. The inside lobby is the only place to check in for waiting list and reservations, and there are two people managing that desk. What makes it even worse is the real crab meat that is in it is also in a mayo mix. We adore the simple color palates of black, red, and blue that gives the dining location a gastro pub feeling. New York Avocado Toast. We also ordered a kid meal slider, and the potato skins which I thought were lacking. There was something unique and cool about sitting outside on the pier, sipping on a Disney-inspired cocktail, and watching the roller coaster launch nearby. You don't need a reservation and it's easy to find a spot at the bar. Here's proof. They took down our name and asked us to wait for just a minute. With an expanded crew we ventured downstairs to experience the larger menu. Sounds like they really hit the mark with Lamplight Lounge. Guests can sit around an outdoor fire pit or on barstools overlooking the Pier from one of two levels. They were friendly, fun, and most importantly very knowledgeable without being snooty. This was a favorite. #disney #disneyland #disneylandresort #disneyobsessed #annualpassholder #disneycaliforniaadventure #igdisney #disneyday #disneyfun #disneylandforever #disneyap #disneyinsta #disneylandfood #disneyfoodie #foodsofdisneyland #disneysnacks #disneytreats, A post shared by Michelle Mink (@la.dreaming) on Sep 21, 2019 at 9:00am PDT. This is definitely a drink that will go over well with the younger patrons at the restaurant. Some of the tables in the restaurant have cars or other Pixar related items under the glass of the table. Pixar Pier's Lamplight Lounge is the number one spot all Pixar fans needs to visit when vacationing at Disneyland Resort. Here's a look at some of our favorite drinks and bites, but just keep in mind that menu offerings (and prices) can and do change. It has been updated throughout to reflect changes to menu offerings, venue openings, pricing and more. Photo by Todd Pickering. The ambience is really great, it's super laid back, and the food and drinks are just so good it's kept me coming back for years. I called the very first day reservations were open and took whatever time they could give me for my visit. We are usually big fans of Midori drinks, but this one missed the mark like The Good Dinosaur. You might also spy one of your favorite Marvel superheroes walk by. A post shared by Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (@rbjazzkitchen), If you're looking for a strong drink, the Cat-5 Hurricane lives up to its name thanks to two kinds of rum and a floater of Don Q 151. Location, location, location. We recommend first taking a photo of this beauty and then mixing everything together for the best taste! Be warned, however, that the double portion is somewhat small, as you can see in the photos. Below is the menu available downstairs. This Mexican restaurant has the best margaritas on property. Photo by Todd Pickering. As with any endeavor of this size and complexity, we couldn't hope to succeed without the assistance of our readers. They are more, I don't think you would have much luck at Al for that many people. You cannot however, order food off the lunch menu during brunch and vice versa. (Photo collage by Elina Shatkin. There's plenty of seating and you can mobile-order so you have a cold one waiting for you. When people first heard that Paradise Pier would be transformed to Pixar Pier loyal fans were devastated to lose the Cove Bar. All of their liquor is organic and for every bottle they sell they plant a tree. Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns I love the ambiance with the Avenger's Theme playing and the Quinjet in the distance. Does Disneyland Require Mobile Order to Eat. It was $15 last time we checked, and it's the best bang for your buck in California Adventure. Other various Restaurants and Quick-Service places that serve alcohol in DCA. We found a spot in the sun at the Lamplight Lounge Boardwalk and tried the new specialty cocktails now available as part of the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Next up on the menu? Thats what Im saying because Lamplight Lounge Brunch is the best breakfast food in the entire Disneyland Resort. If you're there during the week, ask about happy hour. They took our phone number and said we would receive a text, so we should remain near the restaurant. The drinks are top notch, just like at Carthay Circle but without those prices. Yes, Cove Bar is now Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventures Pixar Pier. We believe when reliable local reporting is widely available, the entire community benefits. Does Lamplight Lounge have outdoor seating? Lamplight Lounge is a tribute to Pixar storytellers, and if youre used to looking for Easter eggs in Pixar films, youll want to keep an eye out for them at every corner of Lamplight Lounge. } But first, lets talk food. Gab Chabrn reflects on growing up in L.A. in a Latino home that doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving and the traditions they formed instead. The drink menu is the same for upstairs and downstairs. Vegan Potato Flautas. Ballast Point serves Bavarian pretzels, burgers and fries. Delicious! Now that weve shown off almost every food dish on the brunch menu, what will you order? Sometimes, the mobile-order line is nearly as long as the regular one. Click this photo in the link in bio for more information. The Server Room Chill is named after the room where Pixar keeps their super computer. Learn more about the secret drink menu at Lamplight Lounge HERE! That and sleep. The burger is made with a custom meat blend, so its about as far as you could get from the standard theme park burger. ). The table service Pixar-themed restaurant, Lamplight Lounge, is a great place to grab a drink or have a meal while visiting Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure. I still felt a little meh about the menu offerings when I arrived, but its the venue itself and drinks that really amp up the game. Between Disneyland, California Adventure, the Grand Californian, the Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney, it's never been easier to find an adult libation at the theme park. Photo by Todd Pickering. Holiday Kitchen Brings New Beverages to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of th PHOTO: Disney Magical Express is Getting New Motor-Coaches with a Modernized Look, VIDEO: Long-Delayed Mirror of the Dead New Interactive Coco Exhibit in Mexico at Epcot Now Open. Larger groups might get seated in the secret room which is indoors, but behind a vault door! Plus, they have a (not-so-secret) secret menu! 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