Ready to live on the FANCY side of life in Disney World? Really want to go ALL OUT on your next Disney dining experience? Then we’ve got good news!
There are all kinds of swanky spots to eat at in Disney World including California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Topolino’s Terrace in Disney’s Riviera Resort, and Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, but now Disney World’s fanciest restaurant has reopened and it might just be calling your name.
That’s right folks, Victoria & Albert’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa reopens TODAY, July 28th.
If you’ve never visited Victoria & Albert’s before, here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know and what has changed.
First, Victoria & Albert’s is basically PEAK luxury dining in Disney World. It has won the AAA Five Diamond Award and Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award, among other accolades.
This spot delivers an opulent dining experience and has a dress code to match. According to the Disney website, “Guests are expected to dress accordingly in semi-formal/formal attire that respects the restaurant’s elegant and opulent aesthetic.” So come prepared to dress up here!
Also, to go along with that dress code, there is an age limit. Only guests ages 10 and up can eat here, so keep that in mind and make plans for someone else to care for those little ones.
Victoria & Albert’s serves dinner in a variety of different ways. You can pick from 3 experiences: The Chef’s Table (an up-close look at the kitchen in a specialty dining experience for a small number of guests), Queen Victoria’s Room (which serves a tasting menu and is limited to just 4 couples per night), and The Dining Room.
You might be wondering just what is on the menu here. Well, the answer is “it depends!” The menu here features high-quality ingredients from food around the world and the menu is ever-changing.
Recently, Disney shared that some menu items guests may experience during upcoming meals include a Glacier 51 Toothfish with charred mushroom and sambal, Heirloom Tomatoes with gazpacho, and 100 Year Balsamico. There is also a Carrot Tikka Masala with cilantro and puri bread. And you can’t forget about dessert. Those with a sweet tooth may encounter the Spectrum of Chocolate, featuring four specialty sourced chocolates and a tableside presentation of sabayon with notes of Madagascar vanilla bean, Champagne, and Grand Marnier.
When it comes to drinks, Victoria & Albert’s has over 500(!) different wine selections, so you won’t have a lack of options. There are sommeliers on staff to help you get the perfect pairing. But there are also some new drink options. Disney notes that there is now a zero-proof cocktail pairing that allows everyone to enjoy the fun of pairing courses with drinks.
One of the offerings you’ll find on this menu is the Guajillo Spice. This drink is smoked tableside and features flavors of roasted guajillo chilis, charred jalapeños, black peppercorn, turbinado sugar, and fresh lime.
In addition to the food and drinks, you’ll really want to soak in the space around you.
The interior of the restaurant has been newly renovated, as we previously shared, and it features some incredible chandeliers, murals, and wall coverings.
Click here to learn more about some of the CHANGES made at this restaurant
Thinking about eating here and wondering just how much it’ll cost you? Well, Victoria & Albert’s has seen a significant price INCREASE. Here’s a breakdown of the price changes:
- The Dining Room: Previous price was $185 for the tasting menu. Current price is $295 per person
- Queen Victoria Room: Previous price was $235. Current price is $375 per person
- The Chef’s Table: Previous price was $250, later supposed to increase to $350. Current price is $425 per person
Dining here is a serious investment so don’t let that price come as a shock to you.
Click here for a full breakdown of the price increases at Victoria & Albert’s
If you’re looking for the ultimate in luxury dining at Disney World, Victoria & Albert’s is truly it. If you want to make a reservation, you can check availability online on Disney World’s website or call (407) WDW-DVNA or (407) 939-3862 between 10AM and 4PM ET.
There is a 5-day cancellation policy, so keep that in mind if you don’t want to be charged and your plans change. Be sure to provide the restaurant with a notice about any of your dietary needs, and remember that valet parking is included in the cost of your dinner at Victoria & Albert’s so that’s something to take advantage of.
To see our FULL review of the Dining Room experience from 2020, click here. And to see our FULL review of the Chef’s Table experience from a few years ago, click here. We’ll keep you updated on all the latest Disney news, so be sure to check back with us for the newest updates.
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Suzanne coppola says
I miss the old world charm of the original dining room and I miss the costumes that the wait staff used to wear……it all looks pretty but not special and at 285 per person with a menu that doesn’t seem to have choices as the old menu did we will not be returning.
Ask,yourself why touch this restaurant, they were booked out for months, guests loved the menu and the room……there are so many other restaurants on property that could have used the attention.
Ken says
I ate there once on a business trip back in 1992. It was an incredible 7 course experience I will never forget. My group of 16 had a private dining room and was the height of elegance and pomp that I would never forget. I doubt it was $250 per person, but I am sure it was pricy but well worth the life’s experience that Disney was so famous for back in the days of Michael Eisner and Frank Wells era.