When we set out on the trip, we had estimated about $60 daily for food, so even our little hotel delivery experience didn't throw us off track. What we were not prepared for was the price of food at Disneyland. I almost expected Robin Hood & Little John to swoop out of the trees and save us from highway robbery, but alas, it was not meant to be. We willingly handed over twelve and a half bucks for two ice cream bars and two churros. On Thursday, we had reservations for the Blue Bayou restaurant, which, if you've never been to Disneyland, is a real treat. The experience is as much about the atmosphere as it is the food. When you are boarding the boats for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride, it's in a night-time, bayou-like location. Not far away, you can see people dining on a patio of a southern mansion. I was one of those people, briefly, and it cost me.
Our favorite dish at the Blue Bayou is the Monte Cristo Sandwich, which is a large ham, turkey and swiss sandwich, dipped in batter and deep-fried. It comes with a scoop of delicious pasta salad and a roll. And blackberry jelly and powdered sugar to eat the sandwich with. Delicious, rich and filling. By experience, we already knew that our two older girls would need to share the entree, 'cause it was just too much for one person to eat. The bill came to $42.00 For three identical plates and ice water (which was free). I just handed them a fifty to cover the bill & tip ("That tearing sound? I was ripping out one of my kidneys to sell online to pay for this meal"). Though Disney manages to leave a hole in everyone's wallet, it's nothing compared to a ham & cheese sandwich I paid $20 for in a seedy strip joint in London. Long story there.
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