Serving the themed entertainment community

Latest News

  • Pico Group selects AV Stumpfl PIXERA media servers for new exhibit at Singapore Discovery Centre
  • St. Louis CITY SC to create comprehensive professional sports campus in downtown St. Louis
  • Extreme Engineering completes Cloud Coaster at Quest, Doha Oasis
  • Former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Ian MacVittie joins Technifex
  • WonderWorks Pigeon Forge introduces new STEM exhibit explaining Earth’s spheres
  • Registration now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021, FREE registration for IPM readers
  • Themed Entertainment Association hires executive search firm for Executive Director position
  • Seven Seas Food Festival returns to SeaWorld San Diego
  • Home
  • Opportunity Hub
    • Leads & Opportunities
    • Webinar Calendar
    • Submit a Webinar
  • Explore
    • Features
    • News
    • COVID-19
  • Issues
    • 2020
      • #85 – Looking forward to the future
      • #84 – Everything the industry has to offer
      • #83 – Waterparks and more!
      • #82 – Solving Problems with Innovation
      • #81 COVID-19 and beyond
      • IPM guide to AV 2020
    • 2019
      • #80 – IAAPA 2019
      • #79.5 – IAAPA Expo 2019 Preview
      • #79 Europe and Waterparks
      • #78 – Asia/Tech
      • #77 – The Best in Themed Entertainment
    • 2018
      • #76 – Year End/Trade Show Round-up
      • #75 – IAAPA 2018
      • #74 – EME/Waterparks
      • #73 – Asia and Technology
      • #72 – Dubai/Museums
      • #71 – MENA/Entertainment
    • 2017
      • #70 – IAAPA 2017
      • #69 – Game Changers
      • #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage
      • #67 – Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places
      • #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence
    • 2016
      • #65 IAAPA 2016
      • #64 Waterpark, Zoo & Aquarium 2016
      • #63 Technology 2016
      • #62 International
      • #61 Museums and Expanding Markets
    • 2015
      • #60 – IAAPA 2015
      • #59 – Zoos/Aquaria and Waterparks 2015
      • #58 – Technology 2015
      • #57 – International 2015
      • #56 – Museums 2015
    • 2014
      • #55 – IAAPA 2014 / Tenth Anniversary
      • #54 – Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014
      • #53 – Technology 2014
      • #52 – International 2014
      • #51 – Museums 2014
    • 2013
      • #46 – Museums 2013
      • #47 – International 2013
      • #48 – Technology 2013
      • #49 – Waterparks 2013
      • #50 – IAAPA 2013
      • 2013 Wrap-Up
    • 2012
      • #45 – IAAPA & WWA Wrap-Up
      • #44 – IAAPA
      • #43 – Waterparks
      • #42 – Technology
      • #41 – International
      • #40 – Museums
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • About
    • About InPark
    • Privacy Policy
  • IPM books
    • Screens to scenes: Christie’s visual technology
    • Tales from the Expo
    • Themed entertainment in academia
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linked
    • Youtube

From Starbucks to New Themed Restaurants, California’s Great America Ups its Food Offering in 2018

Jan 24, 2018 Joe Kleiman News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, World markets Comments Off on From Starbucks to New Themed Restaurants, California’s Great America Ups its Food Offering in 2018


From Starbucks to New Themed Restaurants, California’s Great America Ups its Food Offering in 2018

 

California’s Great America, a Cedar Fair park, is undergoing a food revolution heading into the 2018 season with four new eateries – a full-service Starbucks®, French Quarter Funnel Cake & Churro, Sierra Creek Lodge rustic family restaurant and Orleans Candy Kitchen. For special events, a new 500-person covered outdoor space adjacent to Great America Pavilion will provide amenities for private events, and the iconic Consulate gathering facility inside the park has been updated to offer a more intimate and modernized setting for small groups and meetings. In addition, its popular Maggie Brown’s Smokehouse & Fried Chicken will receive an exterior and interior makeover for 2018. These new and upgraded venues are part of the park’s overall new master plan that also introduces several major new attractions over the next few years.

“California’s Great America is dedicated to delivering superb food and beverage offerings in inviting and immersive settings that will match the world-class rides and entertainment guests are expecting,” said Great America’s Vice President and General Manager Raul Rehnborg. “Guests today are more discriminating and savvy, and the park is responding by elevating food experiences and festivals, including Taste of Orleans and Red, White & Brews. We realize the importance of food to the overall guest experience, and these additions are only a part of what is planned in the coming years.”

STARBUCKS

Starbucks interior concept

The brand new, full-service Starbucks will be situated in the park’s Hometown Square area, just past Celebration Swings. All Starbucks favorite beverages including classic coffees, Frappuccinos® and Macchiatos, exotic teas, seasonal beverages and more will be available. The food menu includes fresh sandwiches, fruit and protein snacks, and bakery treats like scones, bagels, cakes and cookies.

Guests will enjoy the oversized window seating that provides a picturesque view of the midway. Additionally, a new outdoor patio will create street-front café ambience. The interior will be decorated with classic images from Great America’s historic past. Starbucks will be situated where Candy Café was previously located.

FRENCH QUARTER FUNNEL CAKE & CHURRO FACTORY

An entirely new home is being constructed for French Quarter Funnel Cake & Churro Factory. The popular Great America funnel cakes will be taken to another level in 2018 with a myriad of flavor combinations that can be mixed and matched to individual preferences, and created right in front of guests. The classic strawberry and powdered sugar funnel cakes are here to stay, and will be joined by new great flavors like blueberry, caramel, apple, cookies and cream, tropical coconut and pineapple.

The innovative churro selections include Campout (s’mores), key lime pie, strawberry shortcake, creamsicle, cookies and cream, tropical (coconut, pineapple and rum flavor), macha (white chocolate and Bavarian cream), cotton candy, apple pie and many more flavors.

Guests can enjoy their custom creations in Orleans Place’s new outside patio, situated where Sweet Tooth was previously located.

SIERRA CREEK LODGE

Sierra Creek Lodge interior concept

Dining in the Planet Snoopy kids’ area will take on a completely new flavor and feel, as Joe Cool Café is re-imagined into Sierra Creek Lodge. The family dining experience will introduce a mountain lodge feel from the exterior woodwork to the interior décor. Murals featuring wild animals will don the walls, and the indoor furnishings will add to the Sierra atmosphere. The serving lines will be doubled for faster service, and an extended patio will offer more space for families to gather, dine and relax.

New food selections will include a Panini bar featuring fresh vegetables, lean meats and savory sauces. A new Coca-Cola Barrilitos™ station will feature agua fresca (juice and water blends) such as pear cucumber, mango lime, strawberry hibiscus, and pineapple. Kid favorites like chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and pizza will still be available.

ORLEANS CANDY KITCHEN

Another sweet food addition for 2018 is Orleans Candy Kitchen, a classic confectionery that includes a station where guests will order specialty caramel apples, choose their personalized toppings and have the delectable favorites made right before their eyes. From classic caramel, to house made pralines, to an assortment of crushed candies and nuts, the possibilities for custom-tailoring are endless.

Candy aficionados and guests of all ages will be drawn to the fudge making that happens in the front window of Orleans Candy Kitchen. Fun flavors include peanut butter, caramel, strawberry, white chocolate, and cookies and cream. The venue will provide that old-time candy shop feel with a cornucopia of salt-water taffy offerings, chocolate covered Oreos® and crispy rice treats, and a wide assortment of Bay Area created Jelly Belly® flavors. Orleans Candy Kitchen replaces Trending Now.

MAGGIE BROWN’S SMOKEHOUSE & FRIED CHICKEN

In 2017, the iconic Great America restaurant reinvented itself by delivering mouth-watering barbeque favorites like brisket, pulled pork and ribs. Now the dining experience will be modernized with more ordering kiosks for faster service, a giant rotisserie and smoker visible to guests, an expanded outdoor patio, and interior design renovations.

PRIVATE EVENTS

Two new offerings for corporate events will greatly enhance Great America’s catering possibilities. A new 500 person covered outdoor event space is being built adjacent to the almost 18,000 sq. ft. Great America Pavilion. Features include the same upscale catering offered inside the pavilion, outdoor HD television monitors, and an open-air feel to deliver park and stadium views.

The private Consulate chambers, offering a beautiful park view from the top of Orleans Place, is being updated with modern amenities for intimate private meetings. Hosting up to 50 attendees, the historic Consulate was originally constructed as an apartment for the Marriott family while the park and neighboring hotel were being built.

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Print

  • california, california's great america, catering facilities, cedar fair, dining, f&B, food & beverage, food & beverage ordering kiosks, new restaurants, North America, santa clara, theme parks, usa
  • tweet
Related articles
  • Seven Seas Food Festival returns to SeaWorld San Diego
    Seven Seas Food Festival returns to...

    Comments Off on Seven Seas Food Festival returns to SeaWorld San Diego

  • Wärtsilä divests its entertainment division
    Wärtsilä divests its entertainment...

    Comments Off on Wärtsilä divests its entertainment division

  • San Diego Zoo Global evolves into San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
    San Diego Zoo Global evolves into San...

    Comments Off on San Diego Zoo Global evolves into San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

  • Jason Surrell joins Storyland Studios as Executive Creative Director
    Jason Surrell joins Storyland Studios...

    Comments Off on Jason Surrell joins Storyland Studios as Executive Creative Director

More in this category
  • Pico Group selects AV Stumpfl PIXERA media servers for new exhibit at Singapore Discovery Centre
    Pico Group selects AV Stumpfl PIXERA...

    Mar 05, 2021 Comments Off on Pico Group selects AV Stumpfl PIXERA media servers for new exhibit at Singapore Discovery Centre

  • St. Louis CITY SC to create comprehensive professional sports campus in downtown St. Louis
    St. Louis CITY SC to create...

    Mar 05, 2021 Comments Off on St. Louis CITY SC to create comprehensive professional sports campus in downtown St. Louis

  • Extreme Engineering completes Cloud Coaster at Quest, Doha Oasis
    Extreme Engineering completes Cloud...

    Mar 04, 2021 Comments Off on Extreme Engineering completes Cloud Coaster at Quest, Doha Oasis

  • Former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Ian MacVittie joins Technifex
    Former Walt Disney Imagineering...

    Mar 04, 2021 Comments Off on Former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Ian MacVittie joins Technifex


Quick Takes

My Tweets

Latest Issue

Leads & Opportunities

  • Themed Entertainment Association hires executive search firm for Executive Director position
    Themed Entertainment Association hires executive search...

    Mar 04, 2021 Comments Off on Themed Entertainment Association hires executive search firm for Executive Director position

    Position profile is anticipated in mid-March
  • Eleventh Hour seeks Technical Proposal Writer/Manager for entertainment company client
    Eleventh Hour seeks Technical Proposal Writer/Manager for...

    Feb 16, 2021 Comments Off on Eleventh Hour seeks Technical Proposal Writer/Manager for entertainment company client

    The position is ideal for a technical proposal writer who...
  • Little Canada seeks Visual Arts Specialist
    Little Canada seeks Visual Arts Specialist

    Feb 16, 2021 Comments Off on Little Canada seeks Visual Arts Specialist

    Little Canada is a highly detailed and animated journey...
  • Scenario seeks LA-based safety manager
    Scenario seeks LA-based safety manager

    Feb 15, 2021 Comments Off on Scenario seeks LA-based safety manager

    The main office/shop located in San Fernando with various...
  • Steelman Partners and Gensler designing 75 hectare resort near Angkor Wat
    Steelman Partners and Gensler designing 75 hectare resort...

    Feb 10, 2021 Comments Off on Steelman Partners and Gensler designing 75 hectare resort near Angkor Wat

    The initial phase is expected to be completed by 2025 at an...

Top Posts

  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance: Conserving the future
    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance: Conserving the future
  • Seven Seas Food Festival returns to SeaWorld San Diego
    Seven Seas Food Festival returns to SeaWorld San Diego
  • UAE and Israel relations stand to benefit Middle East tourism and Dubai Expo 2020
    UAE and Israel relations stand to benefit Middle East tourism and Dubai Expo 2020
  • Space Center Houston to honor Apollo program during Spring Break
    Space Center Houston to honor Apollo program during Spring Break
  • Wärtsilä divests its entertainment division
    Wärtsilä divests its entertainment division
  • Sally Brings the Animal Animatronics of Five Nights at Freddy's to Life in New Attraction Concept
    Sally Brings the Animal Animatronics of Five Nights at Freddy's to Life in New Attraction Concept
  • A relaxing place that Snoopy would love: 20-acre Peanuts-themed "Snoopy Garden" opens in Jeju, South Korea
    A relaxing place that Snoopy would love: 20-acre Peanuts-themed "Snoopy Garden" opens in Jeju, South Korea

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram

Categories

  • IPM Interviews
  • Theme Parks
  • Museums
  • Water Parks
  • Attractions
    • Haunts
    • Zoos & Aquariums
  • World markets
    • Asia
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Latin America & Mexico
    • North America
  • Technology & Media
  • Business
    • Events
    • People
  • World Expos

InPark Magazine

2349 E Ohio Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207 USA
262.412.7107
mpalicki@inparkmagazine.com

View our Privacy Policy

Copyright 2018 InPark Magazine / All rights reserved
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram