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Disneyland Fans Fume Over Specialty Fries Removal

1/31/2026

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Disneyland fans are upset over removal of specialty fries, including Filmstrip Fries and beer-battered fries, seen as a cost-cutting measure.
Andrew Boardwine of Inside the Magic notes that standardizing menu items reduces costs and simplifies operations.
Fans expressed disappointment on social media.
Many guests feel that rising prices and reduced menu variety indicate Disneyland is shifting toward a more corporate approach, diminishing the park's unique character.

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Disneyland fans are upset over removal of specialty fries, including Filmstrip Fries and beer-battered fries, seen as a cost-cutting measure.
Andrew Boardwine of Inside the Magic notes that standardizing menu items reduces costs and simplifies operations.
Fans expressed disappointment on social media.
Many guests feel that rising prices and reduced menu variety indicate Disneyland is shifting toward a more corporate approach, diminishing the park's unique character.