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• hit the spa
• pools & waterslides • hang out at downtown disney district right across the street • be sure to pick up a disneyland trivia question sheet to find answers in the park the next day! succeed and recieve a special prize at guest services We have a reservation for Goofy's Kitchen for the whole gang to get together on Monday and have a fun, relaxing time together. Hopefully everyone will arrive in time to enjoy the buffet-style dinner with Disney characters.
while away at dinner, a few in-room scare-abrations will be set up in our main suite. this will include glowing luminaries and other halloween decorations, an assortment of snacks, costumed disney plushes, playing cards, puzzles & disney theme parks special edition game of life! stay and play as late as you'd like.
![]() everyone has 2-day park hoppers and face passes. extra magic hour is at disneyland on tuesday and california adventure on wednesday. do this anyway you want. strider and i will definitely be setting up shop in disneyland on tuesday. come see dia de los muertos and villains square with us. come hang out during mickey's halloween party. we will be dressing up and trick-or-treating through out the park, first hitting toon town and then seeing how long before strider passes out. make your bets now, the pool is up to $50.
if we can't meet up to go trick-or-treating, let's try to at least get good seats together for the parade and fireworks!
![]() we plan to spend most of wednesday at california adventure. catch us around Cars-Land and Coco's Plaza De La Familia. casual dining, italian cuisine and a great view of the paint the night parade beginning at 8:50! our last morning all together will include a farewell brunch at the Grand Calfornian. And for those that are able to stay an additional night, my parents are going to take Strider for some much needed down time while we hit up
Brunch service at the Grand California Hotel & Spa. We will all be meeting up around 10:45 before heading over. The goal is to do as many mazes and attractions as we can. But the number one goal is The Return of Michael Myers for Austen. But also First Purge and Stranger Things... We're going to hit it ALL. ![]() check out is at 11:00AM.
This is a trip for the whole family so please do not feel obligated to spend all your time with Strider and myself. I know a 3 year old's amusement park pace is a much slower than most. However, there are a few pitstops along the way that I would really love for all of us to be together.
Dinner @ Goofy's Kitchen
Mickey's Halloween Party Parades & Fireworks |
Eat, play, laugh! Guests are in for an extra special treat as Chef Goofy welcomes the culinary expertise of Chef Mickey Mouse. Enjoy an endless array of delish dishes as this madcap pair spices things up during an unforgettable meal!
Savory Supper Selections
Between the photo ops, autographs, dancing and hilarity, head to any of the 5 all-you-care-to-enjoy stations serving hearty fare that’ll make you smile. Create your own plate with succulent meats from the carving station, fresh catch of the day, seasonal vegetables, chilled tossed salads, mac & cheese, grilled hot dogs and assorted pizzas.
Don’t forget to save some room for the pièce de résistance—a dessert buffet featuring warm cinnamon monkey bread, fruit cobbler and other delectable delights.
A hand-carved limestone fountain welcomes you to this rustic retreat where elegantly prepared Italian specialties await. Fresco-covered walls, tile floors and wood-beam accents reminiscent of a Tuscan villa create a tranquil setting for relaxing afternoons and romantic evenings alike.
Dine alfresco on our umbrella-dotted terrace amidst beds of fragrant flowers and herbs or inside the welcoming trattoria. The Mendocino Terrace provides yet another charming possibility as the perfect place for relaxing with a glass of wine.
Live Well, Eat Well
Savor a taste of Italy with fresh takes on classic Italian-inspired dishes. Start off your meal with bruschetta, fried calamari or caprese salad. The selection of pasta plates will have you exclaiming “perfetto” with choices like spaghetti Bolognese, fettuccine shrimp Alfredo, and lasagna rustica.
Specialties of the house also include osso buco, rib-eye steak, chicken Parmesan and grilled salmon.
Since no meal is complete without something sweet, try the seasonal panna cotta or tiramisu. If your preference is for something liquid, try one of our dessert wines or cocktails for an exquisite ending to your Italian feast.
Adventurers of all ages can enjoy a super-fun brunch with Mickey and the gang! Hear about his globe-trotting travels while feasting on a smorgasbord of pleasing plates that includes breakfast menu choices prepared especially for you. Some of our delectable selections include made-to-order omelets, Mickey waffles, fresh baked goods and seasonal fruit. Plus several lunch specials like roasted chicken, Spanish rice, pork posole and assorted desserts. Each delish dish is served with a heaping helping of pixie dust so don’t forget those cameras—family meals just became a bit more magical! Start your day in the most scrumptious way—and bring a camera to capture the memories forever!