food IS a theme park
Not all Disney World restaurants are created equally.
Entrance to Be Our Guest
Trust us, we’ve tried them ALL. From delicious eats to immersive theming, no two restaurants are alike. And some restaurants require you to do some serious planning in advance to secure a coveted reservation — like at Be Our Guest Restaurant. This spot is consistently booked up, but we’re sharing how you can still dine at one of Magic Kingdom’s fanciest restaurants.
Greetings, Monsieurs et Madames!
The invitation to be the guest of Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts for breakfast at Be Our Guest Restaurant has been extended. The initial test phase of the prix fixe, “fast, casual” meal at Be Our Guest Restaurant has ended and breakfast is now officially a permanent offering!
Of course, along with change comes… more change ;). This time in the form of a price increase: it will now cost $21.99 for adults to enjoy the prix fixe breakfast at Be Our Guest (the cost was $19.99 during the test period), and $13.99 for children ages 3-9 (previously $11.99).
Breakfast at Be Our Guest remains 1 Counter Service credit on the Disney Dining Plan.
Open-Face Bacon and Egg Sandwich for Breakfast at Be Our Guest
The official word is that Advance Dining Reservations will open tomorrow, August 5th, via My Disney Experience or by calling (407) WDW-DINE for dates October 4 and extending through the typical 180-day window for reservations. But I’m just sayin’, this is what popped up on my computer today, so you may get lucky and be able to book today for that booking window: [Read more…]
I took a quick trip to Walt Disney World last week and had the opportunity to experience several new technological initiatives related to Dining at Disney World.
I’ve written these up in several posts for DFB, and today we’ll begin with the new Touch to Pay system that accompanies the unrolling of MyMagic+ in the parks — as well as take a look at some fun foodie bling that you can add to your MyMagic Band!
Stay tuned over the next week to see more new technology innovations that are affecting Disney dining in Disney World!
In addition to the previously installed “Tap to Pay” pads located at the WDW quick service and snack locations, Tap To Pay Pads are now being used in many table service venues at the parks and resorts.
During our stay, some of the restaurants we dined at were Artist Point, Territory Lounge, Citricos, Raglan Road, and Tutto Gusto. At each of these locations, when we asked for our check, our server appeared at our table with a small touchpad, about the surface area of an iPhone, but much thicker.
Our server with a Touch to Pay device at Raglan Road.
When it was time to pay, the server scanned my MagicBand to link our restaurant bill to our WDW charge account. You could also use the Touch to Pay pad with an RFID-capable Key to the World Card.
Our server at Artist Point scanning my Magic Band for payment.
After the MagicBand or KTTWC is scanned, you enter your personal PIN code.
Hubby entering PIN at Raglan Road.
That was all super fun and easy. However, there were two points in the process that needed a little work. First, the system is [Read more…]
UPDATE: Read about the Opening Date for Be Our Guest Restaurant and Reservations Info!
The Imagineers have shared exciting details of the Be Our Guest restaurant opening later this year in the Beauty and the Beast section of the new Fantasyland in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
Finally — we have menu and reservation details to share with you! YAY!!! 😉 Scroll down for the deets…
From a massive mural to three themed dining rooms, guests will be immersed in scenes from the 1991 animated film “Beauty and the Beast”. The model of the new Fantasyland shows the restaurant, Be Our Guest, nestled underneath the Beast’s Castle.
Beast Castle
Guests will enjoy one of three dining rooms – West Wing, Library, or the Ballroom – in this 550 seat venue. Guests will be able to dine counter-service during the day, and table service at night!
Rose Chandelier at Be Our Guest Restaurant
Here are a few more new details…
The menu, as we mentioned will include both counter-service (for lunch) and table-service (for dinner) eats! There are also some fun new details about how Disney is making counter service a bit more civilized. 😉 Read on…
This will be a bit different than what you’re used to with regular Magic Kingdom counter service. Touch-screen, automated terminals (like you can find at Pecos Bill and Contempo Cafe) will be available for guests to customize their orders. For special dietary requests and cash orders, cashiers will also be available.
Once your order is placed, you’ll sit down and your order will be delivered to you on real tableware — no paper and plastic around here. 😉 Guests who have eaten at Wolfgang Puck Express in Downtown Disney will understand the process here.
The counter-service menu itself will include [Read more…]
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