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Disneyphiles are known to head to the theme parks for the food. On Friday, the Disney food heads to Fresno.

Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company is hosting “Tiogaland,” featuring food vendors grilling up Disney favorites. The event takes place 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 745 Fulton St. Admission is free.

“It’s our version of a magical theme park experience with a Tioga flair,” said Michael Cruz, the brewery’s president. “The whole intent of Tiogaland is to create an experience like you would get at a theme park but it be something you can attend for free and closer to home.”

The event features local food trucks and restaurants’ take on Disneyland favorites. Cruz said there will be Disney-themed beers.

The family-friendly event includes music. Disney dress up is encouraged.

A Disney-inspired turkey leg from Mega Texas Barbecue will be featured at Tiogaland on Friday, June 20,2025. (GV Wire/David Taub)

What’s on the Menu?

Mega Texas Barbecue is offering a giant turkey leg, found at the Poultry Palace and Edelweiss Snacks at Disneyland.

“I love the Disneyland turkey leg, but one of the things that, to me, they need to be a little more tender. So we took ours a little bit further so they pretty much fall right off the bone,” said Anthony Vallejo of Mega Texas Barbecue.

Vallejo brines the one-and-a-half-pound turkey leg overnight, and seasons it for six hours with hickory smoke flavor.

“Super tender, super flavorful,” Vallejo said.

Vallejo also has a twist on the garlic cheesy pretzel bread found at Maurice’s Treats. He added brisket burnt ends.

Currently, the items are not on his regular menu.

“Usually when we do an event, we try it out at the event. And if it’s a hit, we’ll bring it to the restaurant,” Vallejo said.

Nu-Nu’s Kitchen is offering meat skewers — prime beef, chicken, and pork belly — found at The Bengal Barbecue.

Lee Moua — Nu-Nu’s husband — said he’s never had the skewers, but found a way to replicate.

“I’ve heard good things (about the skewers) and so far, from what everybody’s telling me, mine is pretty good too,” Moua said.

“I hand-picked every piece of pork belly. I use only premium hand deboned chicken and only prime tri-tip for my beef skewers. I hand cut every piece, I hand marinate, hand skewer everything,” Moua said.

A hack from Disney foodies is combining the cheesy garlic pretzel bread with skewers.

Other items expected are churros, beignets, and the Enchanted Tiki Room-inspired Dole Pineapple Whip — both regular and beer varieties.

“We’re labeling it the happiest place in Fresno,” Cruz said.

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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