Hi there Heather!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. I'm so happy you have started researching for your vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth. The Disneyland Resort recently rolled out an extremely convenient
mobile food and beverage ordering service for select Quick Service restaurants in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. I'm pleased to inform you that this handy feature is available to all Guests who download the free official
Disneyland app. Once you have created an account on the app, just click "Order Food" on the app's home screen. From here you can see participating restaurants and available time windows when you can pick up your meal. Once you choose your pick-up time, adding menu items is a breeze. You can even modify food items on the app just as you would when you order them in person. As you approach the restaurant, click "I'm Here, Prepare My Order" to ensure your meal is fresh.
We used this service multiple times on our last trip. One instance was when we were in the queue for an attraction knowing what we wanted to eat after. We ordered our food while in line, and our meal was ready right when we wanted it after we finished the attraction. Another time we saw a fairly long line at a Quick Service Restaurant and decided to use mobile ordering on the spot. Our food was ready before most people were served in the line! I definitely recommend this feature as it doesn't cost any more than normal ordering and will give you more time to explore the parks. Keep in mind if you plan on paying with Disney Gift Cards, you will still need to order in person as these are not currently accepted on the app for payment.
I hope this helps, and have a Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah day!
-Jennifer