crhbrault
Always planning my next trip to the Mouse House!
- Joined
- Jun 21, 2011
We are just back from our first trip in seven - yes SEVEN - long years. So I thought I’d head here and post some reviews and share trip info, partly to stave off the post-Disney depression! Anyhoo...
Be Our Guest was the 14 yr old Princess’ main request, we were paying OOP so it was one of 3 big meals we chose. I am much more of an adventurous eater / foodie than the kid or husband are.
The themeing is magnificent. I can’t speak highly enough of it- if you go definitely wander around the rooms (they encourage it!) and see everything, from torn tapestries that happened when Beast was angry, to the magical musical box Maurice made. My teen was thrilled to carry Lumiare to the table - just wish they let you keep it on the table during your meal for more ambience. We loved having 7:50 reservations because the place really cleared out during the meal. Dinner is also the only time you see the Beast - photopass includes this after your meal.
Now, for the food:
Cheese plate at $12 was NOT at all worth it. Tiny amounts of cheese, the “accompaniments” were made up of 3 pita chips, 4 raisins, and two small bits of marmalade. The cheeses were very strong so not something most will like.
[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]I had the braised beef with baby potatoes and asparagus and holy Mary that was good. Portion was excellent, I didn’t get to finish it all sadly. Teen had chicken over quinoa and she enjoyed it but was glad she asked for the sauce on the side. Husband had steak and frites - fries seasoned nicely but overall his meal was definitely nothing special especially for the over $30 price tag.
We were pretty full so opted to share one desert of the grey stuff- because you HAVE to try it, and yes it is delicious. Melt in your mouth yumminess!! Desert was just $5, so bargain!
We spent $175 on the meal, including tip. For our family that was a definite splurge and likely a “one and done” experience, but since my daughter loves Belle and BATB it was worth it for the experience once. If you aren’t set on seeing Beast I would opt for the quick service version at breakfast or lunch to see the Castle and have the experience eating there.
Be Our Guest was the 14 yr old Princess’ main request, we were paying OOP so it was one of 3 big meals we chose. I am much more of an adventurous eater / foodie than the kid or husband are.
The themeing is magnificent. I can’t speak highly enough of it- if you go definitely wander around the rooms (they encourage it!) and see everything, from torn tapestries that happened when Beast was angry, to the magical musical box Maurice made. My teen was thrilled to carry Lumiare to the table - just wish they let you keep it on the table during your meal for more ambience. We loved having 7:50 reservations because the place really cleared out during the meal. Dinner is also the only time you see the Beast - photopass includes this after your meal.
Now, for the food:
Cheese plate at $12 was NOT at all worth it. Tiny amounts of cheese, the “accompaniments” were made up of 3 pita chips, 4 raisins, and two small bits of marmalade. The cheeses were very strong so not something most will like.
[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]I had the braised beef with baby potatoes and asparagus and holy Mary that was good. Portion was excellent, I didn’t get to finish it all sadly. Teen had chicken over quinoa and she enjoyed it but was glad she asked for the sauce on the side. Husband had steak and frites - fries seasoned nicely but overall his meal was definitely nothing special especially for the over $30 price tag.
We were pretty full so opted to share one desert of the grey stuff- because you HAVE to try it, and yes it is delicious. Melt in your mouth yumminess!! Desert was just $5, so bargain!
We spent $175 on the meal, including tip. For our family that was a definite splurge and likely a “one and done” experience, but since my daughter loves Belle and BATB it was worth it for the experience once. If you aren’t set on seeing Beast I would opt for the quick service version at breakfast or lunch to see the Castle and have the experience eating there.