The Food History of Disneyland

Steven Alvarez
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The Food History of Disneyland

An in-depth look into the history of all foods and restaurants of Disneyland by a former cast member turned historian.

Episodes

  1. The Turkey Leg: A Bone-In Treat

    03/31/2020

    The Turkey Leg: A Bone-In Treat

    On  this  episode, we'll learn about the limited history on Disneyland's most famous treat, the Turkey Leg. From It's amusement origins to some fascinating food preparation facts, I do ym best to keep you entertained and educated. If you're feeling both hungry and intrigued, I'm right there with    you.  Be sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to this feed.  Any questions, comments, or future episode suggestions can be sent to sjalva@live.com.    If you hear any inaccuracies or feel you have information to   contribute  please let me know! The historical research is ever on   going. Have a  magical day! Sponsored  by Spiffy Recordings

    8 min
  2. Fritos X Doritos: An Accidental Tag-Team of Disneyland

    02/26/2020

    Fritos X Doritos: An Accidental Tag-Team of Disneyland

    On this  episode, we'll learn about the introduction of Sponsors in the parks, then get specific and talk about The Frito Company's particular sponsorship of Disneyland's first Mexican eatery.  You'll get some detailed knowledge of what Casa De Fritos was like, how it gave birth to the much revered Doritos tortilla chip snack, and what the restaurant has become today! If you're feeling both hungry and intrigued, I'm right there with   you.  Be sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to this feed. Any questions, comments, or future episode suggestions can be sent to sjalva@live.com.   If you hear any inaccuracies or feel you have information to  contribute  please let me know! The historical research is ever on  going. Have a  magical day! Sponsored  by Spiffy Recordings

    13 min
  3. The Original Trio: Dogs, Nuts, and Floss

    01/28/2020

    The Original Trio: Dogs, Nuts, and Floss

    Let's dive right in to Disneyland's food history with the beginning. On this episode, we'll see what fast foods made the original cut for the outdoor vending carts. You'll learn a little bit about Walt Disney's food preferences which had an impact on future food choices for the parks. You'll also gain some in-depth knowledge on these delectable treats which would include origins and creators. It'll be fun, I hope you learn something new along the way! If you're feeling both hungry and intrigued, I'm right there with  you.  Be sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to this feed. Any  questions, comments, or future episode suggestions can be sent to sjalva@live.com.  If you hear any inaccuracies or feel you have information to contribute  please let me know! The historical research is ever on going. Have a  magical day! Sponsored  by Spiffy Recordings

    13 min
  4. The Food History Of Disneyland - Trailer

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    The Food History Of Disneyland - Trailer

    Welcome to the podcast that's all about Disneyland's food history! I'm your host, Steven Alvarez, a San Francisco State graduate with a B.A. in History, focusing on both Food histories and American Indian-United States relations history. Currently I am a Line Cook at the Lobby Bar & Grill in Temecula, CA by day. By night I'm a music artist by the name of Spiffy Man. But enough about your host, let me outline what I'll be covering! Throughout the course of this first season I'll be discussing Opening Day and all the foods that were available, how outside sponsorships shaped the restaurants into what they are and had been, how a very well known tortilla chip brand was founded in Frontierland, where the idea for turkey legs popped up, how chimichangas came to be a family staple within the parks, the powerful rise of the Dole Whip, the intriguing history of Main Street's Little Red Wagon, and will end it all with the McDonald's small influence within the parks. If you're feeling both hungry and intrigued, I'm right there with you.  Be sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to this feed. Any questions, comments, or future episode suggestions can be sent to sjalva@live.com. If you hear any inaccuracies or feel you have information to contribute please let me know! The historical research is ever on going. Have a magical day! Sponsored  by Spiffy Recordings

    1 min

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An in-depth look into the history of all foods and restaurants of Disneyland by a former cast member turned historian.

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