Getting Goofy at Goofy's Kitchen
Missy RyanFebruary 11, 2016
Tucked back in a corner of the well-known Disneyland Hotel you will discover one of the most fun character experiences on property, Goofy’s Kitchen.Get ready for an absolutely fun experience with some delicious food. Upon entering the restaurant you are greeted by the one and only Goofy himself as the host with the most. Stop and say cheese because he is always up for a photo opportunity. He will be decked out in his chef attire, so be sure to have your camera ready.Other characters you may have the opportunity to run into during a dinner experience are Chip & Dale, Minnie Mouse and Pluto. These characters are not only entertaining as they dance through the dining room waving their napkins and skip to the beat of to Zippity Doo Dah, they are also some of the most interactive characters I have ever had the pleasure of dining with. They literally spend an exceptional amount of time with each guest.. Some areas allow guests to dine as if they are in a private room. This set up made it even more impressive that the characters made their way into each area. Several would return for second, third and even fourth visits. They posed for pictures. “goofed around,” and offered autographs. No one was ever too busy to stop by for another hug or wave during their fun dance routine.As if the character interaction and no fussing and rushing wasn’t enough to be labeled as a top 10 evening, let us not forget the reason we are really there…the food!!The best way to describe the buffet is extensive. There is every available dish ranging from fresh cut roast to peanut butter and jelly pizza, to pasta, salads, and entire island of mouthwatering desserts.
The selection is so wide that it would be impossible to be able to try everything during one visit. I do have to interject and say that the peanut butter and jelly pizza is a must. It was surprisingly one of my favorite parts of my meal. Delicious!Be sure to fill your plate by priority. There are several selections for you and you want to be sure to also save room for the amazing desserts that are offered.After a few main courses (yes, I will admit to this), I filled my plate with many mini’s such as crème brulee, strawberry cheesecake, pineapple cake and even took a trip to the ice cream sundae bar. The amount of choices for toppings will leave you in a sugar coma just thinking about it.If that wasn’t enough, the waiter then delivered a tray of chocolate frosted cupcakes to the table. Not wanting to insult anyone, of course I had to try them. I would have to preface the fact that I typically do not like cupcakes or frosting. However, I requested a box for the left overs knowing leaving them for the trash would be regretful. Simply delicious.Goofy’s Dining gets an A+ for character interaction, A+ for food and desserts and A+ for overall wonderful dining experience.I highly recommend anyone who is traveling to the Disneyland area in California to add Goofy’s Kitchen to the top of their list. You will leave with a full heart and full tummy to go with it.If you have further questions about experiences at Disneyland, California please contact me at missyr@wishesfamilytravel.com.You can also follow me on Facebook.