Be Our Guest Review

Location: Magic Kingdom
Type: Counter Service
Rating: 5 Stars

This trip I made my second visit to Be Our Guest. I don't really like french cuisine so I don't have much interest in eating there for dinner. Back in 2013, we had to wait in line for 30-45 minutes to eat lunch.

It was actually the reservation we had the hardest time getting. It does suck having to make reservations for a counter service restaurant but it was worth it. We checked in and walked right on into the Beast's castle. Several people were trying to get in without reservations and were basically being turned away.

The ordering process was very easy and my food arrived fairly quickly. I got the carved turkey sandwich with pomme frites and the Master's cupcake for dessert. I don't normally get dessert at a counter service restaurant, but I needed to try the gray stuff.

Obviously.

My dad got the Croque monsieur with pomme frites and the Master's cupcake. My step-mom got the roast beef sandwich with greens and the eclair a l'orange for dessert. Unfortunately, I didn't ask about their food, but they did say they really liked it.

I loved my sandwich. Why else would I get it again? The turkey is moist and flavorful. The dijonaise and onions add a nice kick. I could use more of both, but I'm a huge fan of raw onion and mustard.

Then, there's dessert.

Denise got the eclaire a l'orange which she enjoyed, but that doesn't matter. What's really important is the grey stuff. Dad and I both got the Master's cupcake which is topped with the gray stuff. This cupcake was fantastic. The actual cake part was fluffy and just chocolatey enough. And the gray stuff was light but flavorful enough. They worked together and separately.

The theming in this restaurant is probably some of the best. It really feels like you stepped into Beauty and the Beast the movie. We've eaten in the West Wing before and it is very well done. I recommend checking it out, but it is kind of dark in there. It makes sense with the theming, but I personally don't like dark restaurants.

This time we ate in the room with the music box. The theming in here is more subtle but equally beautiful. I've never eaten in the ballroom. It's a very awe-inspiring room and I would like to eat there someday, but I'm always afraid it will be super loud.

Thanks for reading!
Holly

All-Star Movies Review

During my last trip to Disney, I stayed at All-Star Movies. My family was more of a Moderate or Deluxe group growing up because we were a family of 5.

I picked Movies because it was cheapest and has the most appeal to me. I stayed in a standard room and requested a king bed in the Mighty Ducks' section. My requests were granted.

My room was in the back of the building. It wasn't anything special to look at, but that is fine by me. Plus, it was really quiet. I was maybe a five-minute walk from the food court and busses. That isn't bad and I wouldn't pay for a preferred room because it isn't worth it. I was also really close to the food court for All-Star Music. Some nights I took advantage of this and would ride the Music bus if it came first.

I can't speak to the size of the room if it had two beds, but it was perfect with the one king. There was enough room for me to stretch if needed. And there was a decent amount of storage. I especially like the little peg hooks on the wall.

The room was in great condition. It's also a little bland, but all I was doing was sleep so that doesn't bother me.

And the bed. It was probably the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. It was soft but not too soft. I got some great nights of sleep in that bed.

The theming is very dramatic, but that's what appeals to kids. And me. I loved seeing massive hockey masks or dalmatians. They even extend the themeing to the sidewalks in the different areas.

The food court was pretty standard. I usually just got a drink with my refillable mug and a cheese danish. That's because I didn't want to wait for a hot meal and I really like cheese danishes. Most of the time it was hopping with people and they seemed to be enjoying themselves.

I was happy with my stay at All-Star Movies and I would gladly visit again.

Have you ever stayed here? What was your experience?

Thanks for reading!
Holly