Crystal Palace

Alrighty if you want to get on the guest list to get into Magic Kingdom early snag an early reservation at Crystal Palace. There are a couple benefits to getting into Magic Kingdom early 1. you get some quiet time on main street and some cool empty picture 2. You can be dining and out while the gates are just opening if you time it right.
Now Crystal Palace is a buffet that is offered at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. It can be hard to get into and reservation are definitely advised. Crystal Palace is a character dining experience with Winnie the Pooh and friends with Winnie the Pooh as the host and his friends Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger.
They also offer a wide selection of options, I went at breakfast time with a pair of my friends and we had a blast! The food was delicious! They have standard breakfast buffet options and they also have omelets made to order!
Okay I don't have any pictures of my food, but I have some character picture to share!

The price of Crystal Palace was around $22 not including the tip, which was a bargain for character dining, the price does vary depend on the season and which meal you're there for. Dinner is always more expensive, so that is just something to be on the look out for.
I absolutely recommend giving this a shot, the magic of getting in the park early is special! My friends and I also had a great time with these characters and the experience!
You can expect a top notch Disney experience at the Crystal Palace.

Be Our Guest

Be Our Guest the pride of the New Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom. A restaurant that people are now dreaming to dine at. I am happy to have had the opportunity on several occasions to have lunch in this newly revered restaurant.

First we'll talk about the decor! It's lovely! There are 3 rooms you can dine in for lunch and dinner. Lunch you get to choose where you sit.
The entry way is decorated with armor and tapestries

There is the Ballroom which a replica of the Ballroom from Beauty and the Beast where Belle and the Beast dance.

There is also the Library which is lacking in books

The third room is what I consider to be the most popular, it's the West wing. Now I had hard time getting any decent pictures of the West Wing because it's pretty dark, and I hate using flash in places where people are enjoying the scenery. 

 

After you make it inside you are asked if you will be paying with cash, card or by your dining plan. Depending on your answer you will be escorted to a kiosk or a cashier to place your order. After you place your order you'll be given a Rose which is a little devise that tells the servers where you're sitting. The lunch menu for Be Our Guest offers a lot of different dishes, from a seared tuna salad to a heart pork roast with mashed potatoes they've definitely got something for everyone! I went to Be Our Guest on several occasions with my friends and tried a few different things.

I have to admit I went several times but I always ordered the same thing. The pork roast which came with mixed veggies and mashed potatoes. It was delicious, and the gravy on it went perfectly with the potatoes and veggies! Now I want a plate of that! I also ordered a cup of their French Onion soup, and it was amazing! The onions were so tender and flavorful and the broth was just delicious!

I went with one of my friends and we decided to each get a different dessert and share them, so we could give them both a shot. On the left is the cream puff with lemon filling, and on the right is a chocolate cupcake. These were both delicious!
They also added a dessert called the Masters Cupcake which features the "gray stuff" and it really is delicious! The cupcakes are divine and a must try!

Lunch at Be Our Guest is a little pricier then other places on property, but completely worth the experience! The soup, Pork dish and desserts were roughly $25.00. They do offer a variety of dishes at a lower price though so it really is affordable for everyone!

Extra Tips: If you see a line out front of the restaurant at lunch don't be scared to wait, they will tell you the wait is about 45 minutes, but it'll only take 15-20 before you actually get inside. There is a bit of waiting inside but it gives you time to really enjoy the scenery! ALSO if you're looking for dinner reservations go to the podium around 2-3pm if they have any open or canceled reservations that is one of the best times to get in for that night.

Where did I eat at Disney?

Alrighty, this is a comprised list of all the locations on Disney property that I have eaten. It's a pretty good one I think for only having been there for three months, and yes many of the places I ate at multiple times. For the most part all the meals and experiences in the restaurants were amazing! There were only a 2-3 times where the food or the staff treatment was lacking. I do intend to review many of these locations and the meals I got through this blog so be on the look out! If you have one you really want to see don't be afraid to ask!

All the places I ate on my College Program

not including food carts

Magic Kingdom:

1. Be Our Guest 

2. Casey’s Corner

3. Cinderella’s Royal Table

4. Columbia Harbor House

5. Cosmic Ray’s

6. Crystal Palace

7. Main Street Bakery (and Starbucks)

8. Main Street Confectionry

9. Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

EPCOT:

1. Chefs De France

2. Espresso Coffee and Pastries (and Starbucks)

3.. Liberty Inn 

4. Sunshine Seasons Food Court

5. Teppan Edo

Hollywood Studios:

1. 50’s Prime time Cafe

2. ABC Commissary

3. Hollywood and Vine

4. Hollywood Brown Derby

5. Pizza Planet

6. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

7. The Writer’s Stop

Downtown Disney:

1. Earl Of Sandwich

2. Fultons Crab House

3. Planet Hollywood

4. Wolfgang Puck Express

Art of Animation:

1. Landscape of Flavors Food Court

Animal Kingdom Lodge:

1. Boma

Beach Club:

1.Cape May Cafe

Boardwalk:

1. Boardwalk Bakery

2. Boardwalk Pizza Window

3. Flying Fish

Contemporary:

1. The Wave

2. The Contempo Cafe

Grand Floridian:

1. 1900 Park fare

Old Key West:

1. Olivia’s Cafe

Polynesian:

1. Captain Cook’s Snack Co.

2. Kona Cafe

Port Orleans French Quarter:

1. Sassagoula Floatworks and Food factory

Port Orleans Riverside:

1. Boatwright’s Dining Hall