Continuing on with our in depth looks at the Walt Disney World parks, we explore Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom! From the rides and shows, to the shops, and the food, we let you know what you can find in one of our very favorite lands!
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Are you a fan of LeFou’s Brew at Magic Kingdom? Maybe you prefer Butterbeer at Universal Studios? We put them both to the test and you can see the results in our video! Check it out!
Last episode we covered the planning of a girls trip and this week we have a trip report! Jamie, Tara, and Shannon made the girls trip happen and they’ve come back to let you all know about the fun and informative things they did. There’s even a segment on recon over at the Dark Side, aka Universal. Don’t miss it!
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I had the opportunity to try Gaston’s Tavern on my recent Disney visit and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised.
This little quick service nook is hidden away in the back of Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. You have to walk past Be Our Guest and it’s tucked away there on the left. It’s a small place with only a few tables and chairs, but if you can find your way in there, it’s worth the walk.
The menu includes chocolate croissants, warm cinnamon rolls, and fresh fruit. The day I visited was a nice sunny day, not too warm, so I decided to have the Tavern Beef Stew ($9.99). It’s served piping hot with a generous portion of baguette for dipping. I have to say, as someone who loves beef stew, my expectations were low. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the stew actually was! The beef was nice and tender and the broth was seasoned well. The potatoes could have used a bit more cooking time as they were not quite as soft as I would have liked, but that didn’t really bother me. The baguette was crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside.
I washed my stew and bread down with a Le Fou’s brew which I will review in a future blog post so stay tuned for that!
Overall, I highly recommend trying the Tavern Beef Stew at Gaston’s Tavern. You won’t be disappointed!
A recap of your breakfast options for a morning at Disney’s Magic Kingdom!
Quick Service/Snack
Main Street Bakery/Starbucks: With a wide variety of options in a great location, Starbucks/Main Street bakery is a good place to stop and grab a bite on your way into the park. The lines here can get quite long, but you know exactly what you’re getting: good coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches!
Gaston’s Tavern: Gaston’s has a very limited breakfast “menu” (two items, really) Gaston’s might not seem worth the trek, but they are! Giant cinnamon rolls and delicious chocolate croissants are featured at Gaston’s, and they make for a mouthwatering and quick breakfast, as the line at Gaston’s is smaller than most other breakfast places in the Magic Kingdom
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Sleepy Hollow: My personal favorite. The waffles served here are something special. Breakfast options include the Nutella and fresh fruit waffle (served all day) and a breakfast-only waffle; featuring prosciutto, cheese, egg and tomato. You can also pick up an iced coffee at Sleepy Hollow and make for a complete breakfast! In my opinion it is not a trip to Disney World without a visit to Sleepy Hollow for at least one waffle sandwich.
Be Our Guest: While technically a quick service restaurant for breakfast (and lunch) Be Our Guest does require reservations 180 days in advance. Breakfast is a little pricy for a non-character meal at $19.99 per adult and $11.99 per child but the menu is fairly large (visit here to see!), the food delicious, and the setting stunning.
Table Service Restaurants
Crystal Palace: Featuring characters from Winnie the Pooh, Crystal Palace is a reasonably priced character meal around $25-30 per adult. Breakfast is served buffet style and also has an omelet station. Read Dana’s review here for more details!
Cinderella’s Royal Table: One of the most expensive meals on Disney property at $55-60 per adult, or 2 dining plan credits, Cinderella’s Royal Table is still what many would consider a not-to-miss meal and experience. At Cinderella’s Royal Table you’re truly spoiled by amazing food in an unbeatable location. Character interaction with Disney princesses is top notch and really could there be anything better than actually dining inside Cinderella’s castle? I think not!
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