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NZ Herald
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Disneyland Resort Anaheim: Five must-try food and drink items to tantalize your tastebuds
Blue Milk is the ultimate thirst quencher in a galaxy far far away. Photo / Mitchell Hageman Nestled in a discreet corner of the Black Spire Outpost (Disneyland Park's Star Wars-themed land) is a place that can provide you with the perfect thirst quencher for a hot California Day. Don't let the blue colour put you off, this coconut and rice milk-based drink teases hints of vanilla and bubblegum, with its icy texture making it instantly more drinkable when temperatures reach the 30s. Besides its obvious appeal as a thirst quencher, Blue Milk is also part of the world-building that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge does so well. Rocking up to the small stand, you'll see the tanks full of blue (and green) milk just like they've been pumped straight out of a Bantha (the large woolly creatures with spiralling horns that Tusken Raiders ride in the first film). Sipping on the delectable drink makes you truly feel like a tourist on an otherworldly planet, experiencing the Black Spire Outpost like the locals (and perhaps your favourite smuggler, scoundrel and hero, Han Solo) do. Not So Little Chicken Sandwich (From Pym's Test Kitchen at Avengers Campus) People can eat like Ant-Man at the Pym Test Kitchen. Photo / Mitchell Hageman Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be Ant-Man? Well, now you can, by stepping into Professor Hank Pym's notorious test kitchen and trying some of the best oversized and undersized food you'll ever eat. One of the best is the Not So Little Chicken, which is the perfect mix of gimmicky Marvel superhero fun and fantastic taste. The sandwich, which is served on Pym Laboratories branded paper, is essentially a large fried chicken breast between a tiny brioche bun, lashed with teriyaki and red chilli sauces and pickled cabbage slaw. It's tangy, the chicken is tender, and the bun is super fluffy to the point you could eat one of them on their own. There's also some crispy tater tots thrown in there for good measure. Not only is this meal very fun to eat, but it's also very fun to watch others eat. There is an ongoing conundrum as to whether you should pick up the knife and fork or just go full Hulk on it and use your hands. Dole Whip (From the Tiki Juice Bar in Adventureland) A Disneyland staple, Dole Whip is a must-try on a hot summer's day. Photo / Mitchell Hageman One of the OG Disney treats, and one linked perfectly to Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room attraction, this tropical frozen yoghurt/ice-cream textured delicacy is another perfect foil for a hot day at the parks. Spanning flavours like pineapple (original), strawberry, and mango, your tastebuds will immediately be transported to a tropical isle the moment you take the first spoonful. As a bonus, the Tiki Juice Bar is situated right next to the famous Jungle Cruise attraction in Adventureland, so you can watch the boats come in from their river journeys as you eat. For those wanting to get even more into the adventure spirit, try a Dole Whip Float, or one featuring chunks of pineapple or other seasonal toppings. Classic Cinnamon Churro (from churro stands) Nothing beats a classic cinnamon churro. Photo / Mitchell Hageman The reality is, Disneyland churros just hit differently. A far cry from the dry, over-sugared ones you get at the Auckland Royal Easter show, these fluffy delights are supersized and extremely edible to the point you'll probably want to go back and get another one later in the day. While there are variations on the classics (e.g. Lightsaber churros and chocolate churros), nothing beats the sweet taste of a classic cinnamon. The other really handy thing about these treats is they are what Disney calls 'walking food', and be purchased from multiple locations around main thoroughfares and eaten while walking around the parks. Just remember to wash your hands after, as they will likely be caked in sticky sugar goodness by the end of it. Celebration Cocktail (from the Hollywood Lounge) Celebrate Disneyland's 70th birthday with this delectable adults-only cocktail. Photo /Mitchell Hageman A perfect end-of-day refresher for those over 21, this limited-time 70th Anniversary adult beverage not only comes with added 'fairy dust' sparkles (glittery blue raspberry lemonade) but also packs an exciting punch with splashes of tequila, rum and vodka. Yes, you may have a blue tongue after, but it's worth it for this easy-to-drink cocktail that's bound to get you celebrating happy. You can buy this tasty tipple at the Hollywood Lounge, which is a 1950s-style, quick-service diner located in Disney California Adventure's Hollywood area. New Zealand Herald Travel visited courtesy of Disneyland Resort.
NZ Herald
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
New Whittaker's banana caramel block hits shelves - what does it taste like?
The Herald's Mitchell Hageman and Bethany Reitsma review Whittaker's newest chocolate creation. Photo / Finn Little As we prepare to bid farewell to the iconic Jaffa, a new fruit-flavoured chocolate concoction has landed on supermarket shelves. If banoffee pie is your favourite dessert, or banana Nesquik was a staple of your childhood, then Whittaker's newest creation might be a contender to fill
NZ Herald
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Married at First Sight Australia Season 12: Which couples stayed (or got) together post-show?
Were the Married At First Sight Australia experts correct in the couple selections this year? Resident MAFS reporter Mitchell Hageman looks at the unexpected pairings and post-show breakups of TV's most controversial experiment. More than three months after the airing of the popular reunion episode, the on-screen drama of one
NZ Herald
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
On The Up with Guy Montgomery: Kiwi comedian on career, comedy insights and family life
It's not hard to spell out that Guy Mont-Spelling Bee host Guy Montgomery is at the top of his comedy game right now. Through golf metaphors and golden nuggets of insight, he tells Mitchell Hageman about how family, friends, and failures helped navigate the often-fickle business of comedy. 'Do you
NZ Herald
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Clarkson's Farm Season 4: What first-time farmer and author Rebecca Hayter thinks about the hit TV show
It's been praised for its honesty when covering the trials and tribulations of farming in the UK, but does the hit show Clarkson's Farm resonate with a Kiwi 'city girl' and journalist turned DIY lifestyle block farmer? Mitchell Hageman speaks to Rebecca Hayter, author of High Heels and Gumboots: A, for her thoughts on how realistic Jeremy Clarkson's farming journey is.
