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Where is Cafe Orleans?\u00a0 It’s in New Orleans Square, a themed land found at Disneyland Park. Based on 19th-century New Orleans, Louisiana, this roughly three acres was the first land to be added to Disneyland after the park’s opening, at a cost of $18 million. It is exclusive to Disneyland<\/a>.<\/p>\n Caf\u00e9 Orleans is a table-service restaurant located in the heart of New Orleans Square, serving Cajun and Creole cuisine. Views of the River of America, with the Mark Twain Riverboat and Sailing Ship Columbia make this a prime spot for a delicious meal during your visit to the \u201cHappiest Place on Earth!\u201d Seating is available both inside and outside. Warning! The area in front of this restaurant is a busy thoroughfare for park visitors. Be sure to arrive early enough to navigate the crowds here.<\/p>\n Fun facts:\u00a0Walt Disney himself spent time here<\/strong>\u00a0back when Cafe Orleans was called the Creole Caf\u00e9. Caf\u00e9 Orleans has been a Disneyland staple since 1966!<\/p>\n Caf\u00e9 Orleans is open for both lunch and dinner, with hours running typically from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Advanced dining reservations are highly recommended and can be made up to 60 days prior to your visit, via the Disneyland app or website. If you are used to making dining reservations at Walt Disney World in Florida, rest assured there is not the mad rush for dining reservations at Disneyland. Things are much more relaxed at Disneyland.<\/p>\n Walk-ups are available on a limited basis, via the app. Be sure to cancel your reservation at least two hours prior, if your plans change. Otherwise, you will be charged $10 per person cancellation fee. If you have a reservation, you can check in up to 15 minutes early, on the Disneyland app or with a cast member at the restaurant entrance. Tip: Set your phone for push notifications to be alerted when to check in for your reservation. Should you have to wait for your table to be ready, there are benches around the entrance.<\/p>\n If the weather is pleasant, I recommend sitting outside for the full experience. Outside seating is covered by a canopy, and shade trees abound in that part of the park. Mention your preference to the cast member at the podium.<\/p>\n Caf\u00e9 Orleans is often included in dining packages, such as the popular evening show \u201cFantasmic\u201d. A dining reservation here insures you a reserved seat for the show. Check the Disney app or website for updated information. Be sure to ask for any available discounts, such as annual pass or Disney Visa cardholder.<\/p>\n The restaurant is decorated with vintage-style brass light fixtures, stained-glass panels, and details reminiscent of \u2018the Big Easy\u2019. Caf\u00e9 Orleans is a great alternative to the popular Blue Bayou restaurant, especially during busy times when Blue Bayou reservations are hard to get. Like Blue Bayou, Caf\u00e9 Orleans restaurant serves a Disneyland favorite, the Monte Cristo Sandwich, both the traditional turkey ham and Swiss with seasonal preserves and also a triple cheese version, with Brie, Swiss and mozzarella. These usually come with the Pommes Frites, with Cajun dipping sauce. Pommes Frites is made out of potatoes\u00a0that are cut into lengthwise strips and deep-fried in hot oil. They are the best fries inside the parks, in my opinion!<\/p>\n Before diving into the entrees, wake up your taste buds with a delicious cup of New Orleans-style Gumbo, with ham, sausage, peppers and rice, or maybe a Caesar salad or fruit salad.<\/p>\n Plant-based items are available, such as Crudit\u00e9 with raw and pickled vegetables, crackers and red-pepper hummus, and Ratatouille Farro Risotto, served with vegetables and wilted greens.<\/p>\n Other enticing entrees on the menu include Beef Bourguignon, with mashed potatoes, garden vegetable and truffle red wine jus, Cajun Butter-roasted Chicken with vegetables and fingerling potatoes, and Blackened Shrimp Alfredo.<\/p>\n Desserts include an Assortment of Macarons and of course, Cr\u00e8me Brul\u00e9.<\/p>\n Children\u2019s entrees are standard here and include chicken, shrimp and mac and cheese. Have a food allergy? Make sure your waiter is made aware as soon as they arrive at your table.<\/p>\n For the full New Orleans experience, be sure to try a Mint Julep, available in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. Even the kids can try one! \u00a0At the time of this review, a souvenir stainless steel cup was available with the non-alcoholic version. Other alcoholic drinks are available for those ages 21 and above, including wine and beers.<\/p>\n On the day of our visit, the weather was sunny and pleasant. We were seated outside, next to the railing. We couldn\u2019t have asked for a better location to enjoy people-watching and the whole French Quarter experience.<\/p>\n One thing I like about Disneyland is that many of the cast members have been working there for years. Our waitress had been a cast member at Caf\u00e9 Orleans for many years. She knew the menu well and made a few suggestions, which we appreciated.<\/p>\n We started with non-alcoholic mint juleps, which we both enjoyed. As an appetizer, we ordered the Crudit\u00e9, which was delicious, but enough for 3-4 people! Served with hummus was carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes and Butter Leaf lettuce.<\/p>\n For our entr\u00e9e, we ordered the three-cheese Monte Cristo Sandwich. From previous experience, we knew this was a shareable dish. The sandwich itself is huge! \u00a0If you\u2019ve had a Monte Cristo sandwich before, you know the powdered sugar makes this a messy dish to eat. Keep your napkin handy!\u00a0 As mentioned above, this comes with Pommes Frites, with Cajun dipping sauce. The fruit preserves that accompany this dish make this entr\u00e9e over-the-top sweet! Nevertheless, it is delicious.<\/p>\n For dessert, we tried the cr\u00e8me brulee tart. It comes with raspberries, blueberries, and a garnish. It was tasty and well-prepared, a perfect end to a good meal.<\/p>\n Overall, I’d highly recommend the Cafe Orleans restaurant inside New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park. It’s one of my favorite restaurants for the quality food and the atmosphere. New Orleans Square is such a unique and iconic part of Disneyland- they don’t have it over at Walt Disney World- and it’s a must to dine in on your next visit.<\/p>\n Contact us<\/a> your next Disneyland vacation with The Magic for Less Travel<\/a>. We are experts at maximizing your visit to the original Disney theme park. You can walk \u201cwhere Walt walked\u201d!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Where is Cafe Orleans?\u00a0 It’s in New Orleans Square, a themed land found at Disneyland Park. 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