The Rainforest Cafe located in Downtown Disney (just outside of Disneyland) in Anaheim, California will entertain children while they sink their teeth into their favorite dishes.
Adventurous Dining Decor
Kids are sure to get a kick out of sharing a meal in the dense faux foliage of a rain forest. Kids can eat their meal surrounded by moving elephants and gorillas, or pull up a chair next to an aquarium teeming with lively sea life. The room takes on another dimension with waterfalls and a mock thunderstorm that takes place every 30 minutes (be sure to warn little ones, as this can be a bit scary for some).
Selections From the Menu
Just putting a rainforest-themed name in front of the menu item doesn't make it taste any better. The creative names do add to the ambiance, but overall the food selection is pretty standard. Sample items include Raging Thunder Buffalo Wings, Lava Nachos, Jungle Chop Salad, Rainforest Burger, or Amazon Fajitas. The children's menu has typical kid-friendly foods like hot dogs and grilled cheese. One item that is unique and a blast for kids is the Lava Mud dessert made with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos and gummy worms.
Shopping and Entertainment
After filling your tummies and being entertained by rainforest creatures, stop by the gift shop to pick up a souvenir. Select from T-shirts, stuffed animals, key chains, hats, cups, pens...all you need to keep the rainforest memory alive at home. On your way out, be sure not to miss the wild bird show outside the restaurant, featuring tropical macaws. Or let the kids take a spin at driving toys boats in the mini-lake. The cafe promotes having "educational tours" that educate the public about how to save the rainforest, but the hostesses at the restaurant didn't seem to know anything about it.
Dining and Merchandise Discounts
For discounts on meals and merchandise, join the Safari Club. You will also receive priority seating and email offers. Another way to save is to go to the Rainforest Cafe Web site and download a reward calendar to receive a 99 cent kids meal (with purchase of an adult meal) to reward kids for things like losing a tooth, being a good sport, reading or accomplishing goals.
A visit to the Rainforest Cafe is not just about dining, it's more about the thrill of being in an environment that feels like an escape from the everyday.
Contact Information
Rainforest Cafe - Anaheim - Disneyland
1515 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 772-0413
Rainforest Cafe has locations worldwide. Check their Web site for one near you.
Sharael Kolberg - With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Hawaii, Sharael combines her interest in family travel with her passion for ...
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