My Toddler and I Tried 4 New “Bluey” Treats at Disneyland — Here’s What Topped Our List
We’ve all wanted to try the staple foods from our kids’ favorite cartoons at one point or another, and Bluey is no exception. From the iconic duck cake in Season 2 to the sprinkle-topped pavlova of Season 3, Bluey and her family introduce a lot of seemingly tasty treats. Now, thanks to the debut of Bluey’s Best Day Ever at Disneyland Park on March 22, you and your kids can actually try some of that very food, along with other items inspired by the beloved series, thanks to an exclusive selection of food items served at Troubadour Tavern in Fantasyland.
Disney took some of the foods you’ve seen on-screen and brought them to life, making them look nearly identical to their cartoon form. The result? Delicious treats look like they came right out of Bluey’s world and into real life (though Disneyland’s magic asparagus won’t turn you into a peacock!). That’ll cap off your very own best day ever. My 3-year-old son and I got a preview of all the snacks, and here’s what we thought.
Lime Ice Block Drink ($10.79)
This was so refreshing! It definitely runs on the sweeter side, but it was really the perfect drink for a 90-plus degree day. It was light in its lime flavor, and though it looks quite rich, it has the consistency of a tea or cold brew. I would absolutely order this again.
The watermelon pop on top was also so good! It didn’t have too strong of an artificial watermelon taste, but rather mimicked natural watermelon flavor very well. I love it as a great alternative to the ice cream typically sold in the parks — like the drink, it has a refreshing, light flavor and feels very summery.
My son loved it, and I loved that it wasn’t quick to melt and get messy! (This one was easily our favorite.)
Pizza Girls Baked Potato ($9.29)
Troubadour Tavern is known for their baked potatoes, and this was no exception. It’s a sizable potato topped with an absolute ton of toppings: pepperoni, sausage, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a kind of parmesan herb crumble. There was also bacon, which seemed excessive after all of those other meats.
What I didn’t realize is there’s also Alfredo sauce hiding underneath, so it’s two sauces in a single potato, and it’s almost like flavor overload.
For me, this was a LOT. I’d say it’s a great choice for those who want a flavor-packed and satisfying meal, but it is a big potato — so I would split it if you’re thinking of it as a snack.
Magic “Asparagus” Pretzel ($3.99)
This was such a confusing item! It looked absolutely adorable, and the green white chocolate “asparagus” coating looked pretty tasty. Biting into it wasn’t easy, though — the coating is super, super thick, and the interior pretzel is hard, so this is a snack my son really wound up frustrated by.
I did not love the combination of super thick chocolate and crunchy pretzel. It felt like a snack you really had to work at to eat. I think it’s got a lot more visual appeal than flavor. It’s pretty tasteless, unless you love white chocolate, until you get down to the pretzel, and then it’s just … a regular ol’ pretzel.
Pavlova Parfait ($7.99)
This was a decent sweet treat. It looked cute, and it wasn’t overly sweet (but trying it after the Lime Ice Block Drink, the drink is the better sweet option!). It has both a yogurt-y mousse and little dollops of meringue, with vanilla cake and berry compote, and I think it captured the essence of both a pavlova and a parfait well.
There’s a mix of fresh fruit and candied kiwi on top, and I liked that balance. The candied kiwi gave it another texture and a slightly “gummy” candy-like feel that set it apart from the meringue, cake, and compote/mousse. The cake was nothing to write home about, but you do get the bulk of the light, summery flavor right up front when you dig into the parfait.
I like that it wasn’t overly sweet or felt like a hit of sugar right up front, but kids likely won’t love the flavor (my son really only wanted the sprinkles and the meringue!).