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Village Haus Reopens With New Gourmet Sandwiches

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From the Disney Parks Blog:

Since 1983, the Village Haus Restaurant at Disneyland park has been a great place to grab a bite surrounded by the fun and whimsy of Fantasyland. Recently, the location reopened with a spiffy new look. Today the update will be complete as the Village Haus debuts a new menu.

Village Haus

The menu features many fast-casual options that guests have enjoyed over the years including hamburgers or cheeseburgers with french fries or a healthy side, and pepperoni or cheese pizzas. With a playful nod to the uniquely European flavor of the restaurant, many new and reimagined items have been added as well.

Chicken Sausage

Topped with sauerkraut served in a pretzel roll

Angus ⅓ lb. Pastrami Cheeseburger

Angus chuck burger, pastrami, pickles, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce and a creamy horseradish sauce

BLT Flat Bread Pizza

Thin flat bread crust, cherrywood-smoked bacon, provolone and mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, marinated tomatoes and arugula-fennel salad

I cannot lie, for me no meal is complete without dessert, and the Village Haus is offering a perfect way to top off your visit with either a Black Forest Cupcake or Warm Apple Strudel.

Kids ages 3-9 have their own menu choosing from a hamburger, pizza or macaroni and cheese, all served with sliced apples and a choice of a small low-fat milk, Minute-Maid juice or small Dasani water. There truly is something for everyone as toddlers under age 3 can choose “Yummy Cheesy Macaroni” served with smooth applesauce and a small low-fat milk.

On your next visit to the Disneyland Resort let your conscience be your guide and Hi-Deedle-Dee-Dee your way to the Village Haus restaurant in Fantasyland to try all the fun and delicious new offerings.

Disneyland gives healthy meal options to kids

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Straight from the OC Register’s Around Disney’s Blog:

Four years ago, Disney parks began an endeavor to create healthier kids’ meals.

Now, the Disneyland Resort’s two parks offer lower-calorie meals at all of its restaurants. At the parks alone, 38 menu options are available. Another 40 are on hotel restaurant and room-service menus.

Children automatically get healthy sides and drinks, such as carrots and milk when they order a kids’ meal. Still, visitors can request fries or sodas. But about 60 percent of visitors choose the healthier options.

The maximum guidelines for a meal: 550 calories, 35 percent of calories from fat, no added trans fats and 10 percent of sugar added or none when possible. Click, “more” for the list of new food items.