Disney4me Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 The long-awaited moment has arrived…Learn About:Be Our Guest Restaurant -- BreakfastMagic KingdomDisney World RestaurantsSo, in the (slightly paraphrased) words of Lumiere, “Now, we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair, as Be Our Guest Restaurant proudly presents… your Breakfast!â€Since the day Be Our Guest Restaurant opened as part of New Fantasyland in November of 2012, it seems to have only picked up steam. To say that its initial offerings of a Table Service Dinner and Counter Service Lunch have been successful would be an enormous understatement. The popularity and demand for meals at Be Our Guest have led to a third offering for the day, which is the new meal and experience that we’re here to review now: Breakfast at Be Our Guest Restaurant!Be Our Guest signBefore we step inside, though, it’s worth exploring the outside grounds a bit, since that’s where you check in for your Advance Dining Reservation. But mostly, it’s just a neat hour to be in New Fantasyland and experience some of the quiet among the earliest breakfast arrivals.Quiet New FantasylandWith the Daylight Savings Time change being so recent, the sun had not been out long before my friends and I arrived for check in, so the natural light in the area was especially beautiful.Beast’s CastleGargoyles in the morningBut it’s also the indoor themeing of this restaurant that makes it so special, so let’s step once more into the Beast’s Castle…Entrance to Be Our GuestAtmosphereWe’ve taken one or two (or three) tours around Be Our Guest Restaurant before, but it’s undeniable that the exceptional theming has been the top draw for guests hoping to dine here. And since, as with lunch, you get to choose where you sit for breakfast, you’ll want to give each of the three rooms consideration before your visit.I don’t know which of the rooms has been most in demand since Be Our Guest opened. I’m guessing that it might be the Ballroom, since it so perfectly captures the scene where Belle and Beast dance together in the film, and is complete with elegant seating, stunning chandeliers, and falling snow.The BallroomDancing Snow Outside of Be Our Guest BallroomBallroom TablesChandelierMany guests, though, are eager to dine in the West Wing: the place Belle was forbidden to go due to the presence of the Enchanted Rose.The West WingEnchanted RoseAside from the magically falling rose petals, amazing special effects in this room include the sound of periodic thunderstorms, simultaneously revealing glimpses of the Beast in the portrait of the prince.Portrait of the PrinceA Glimpse of the BeastWhile the third room, the Rose Gallery, isn’t open for dinner, it IS open for both breakfast lunch. The highlight is themuch-larger-than-life music box centerpiece of Belle and Beast dancing together.Belle and Beast dancing Music BoxBelle and the BeastRose above the Music BoxDark woods provide hints of elegance while pastel greens — along with portraits of the film’s beloved characters — add light, whimsical touches.The Rose GalleryPortrait of Belle and the BeastSo we’ve had a brief tour, but what’s new here is breakfast, and Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, and Cogsworth “only live to serve.†So let’s let them do their eagerly anticipated task of serving up the food, shall we?Ordering ProcessBreakfast at Be Our Guest is unprecedented in two ways: first, like lunch, it is a Counter Service option, which counts for one Quick Service credit for guests on the Disney Dining Plan; however, as with lunch, guests are able to make Advance Dining Reservations for this experience (an option typically reserved for Table Service meals). Additionally, breakfast is a prix fixe meal. There is one set price, which includes your choice of entree and beverage, and an assortment of pastry selections for sharing at your table ($19.99 for Adults, $11.99 for children).Because every meal offering at Be Our Guest works a little differently, let’s briefly go through the breakfast logistics. When you check in outside for your ADR, you may take some time to look at the printed menus available. The front, of course, has all the meal options for ordering.Be Our Guest Breakfast menuBe Our Guest Breakfast menuThe back, however, lists the steps for ordering at breakfast.Dining Process for breakfastUpon entering the Castle, you’ll stroll past the Knights in the hallway…Castle Knight… and proceed to the ordering room to begin the process listed above.Ordering roomMy friends and I received a Magic Rose to begin the process. Prefer to use your Magic Band? Go right ahead… but no Magic Rose for you !Magic RoseYou will use the touch screens at the ordering kiosks to select your meals (you can read more about that process here, which is the same as that for guests not utilizing the pre-order option for lunch). Plenty of Cast Members are also available for any needed assistance.Kiosk Where You Place Your OrderWhile you’ll see the individual options on the screen, full menus are available on the wall to refer to as well.Breakfast menu on displayAfter placing your order and paying in full, you’re presented with the final steps:Next, select your table in your choice of the three rooms! No need to notify Cast Members of your seating arrangements, as they will “magically” locate you thanks to your Magic Rose or Band.Because it was the first day, things were flowing a bit differently than they will for future visits, so the Rose Gallery was unopened the very first thing in the morning when we arrived (it did open not too long after we were served), and the West Wing was already full.Rather than have us wander around, Cast Members helpfully notified us about seating availability, so we were able to select a table in the Ballroom (my personal favorite section) with ease.Table with Magic RoseWe placed our Magic Rose on the table (as seen above), which gave us the freedom to leave our table and fill our own beverage cups at the refill station, and grab our utensils and napkins from the silverware carts.Silverware CartAs promised, our food found us! The charming food carts used for dinner and lunch are utilized for breakfast as well.Food delivery cartEntrees on delivery cartYou may recall our Everything on the Dinner Menu review when Be Our Guest Restaurant first opened. Well, we’ve opted to do the same thing for breakfast so you can check it all out! Are you ready at last to dig in? Then, here we go!EatsLet’s take one more look at that menu before we go through each of the Adult entrees.Be Our Guest Breakfast menuYou’ll notice the text at the bottom mentions “assorted Pastries presented tableside.†We received two trays for seven entrees (all 6 adult entrees as well as one Kids’ Meal).Assorted PastriesMini muffins, pastries, and croissants round out the offerings, which are similar to what you will find at grab-and-go stations in the Resort food courts.Closeup on assorted pastriesParents, you may want to “solve†the inevitable argument among the kiddos over who gets the coveted chocolate croissant… by grabbing it for yourself .Croissant and Chocolate CroissantYou receive a beverage part of your meal as well, and you are welcome to visit the refill station as often as you like (and, Mom, if you’re reading this, I only have soda for breakfast, like, once in a blue moon, I promise!).Fountain BeverageAnd now, for the entrees… starting with the Open-Face Bacon and Egg Sandwich. This toasted baguette is topped with poached eggs, Applewood bacon, brie, and a bit of tomato and arugula to provide a nice pop of color along with a bit of lightness among the other rich ingredients and textures.Open-Face Bacon and Egg Sandwich with fresh fruitCloseup on Open-Face Bacon and Egg SandwichThis sandwich is — in a word — delicious. I’m never one to order anything with the words “poached eggs†in the description, but these wonderfully prepared eggs proved me wrong.Open-Face Bacon and Egg SandwichOpen-Face Bacon and Egg SandwichThe smoky, thick slices of applewood bacon and the creamy brie were terrific accompaniments in both texture and flavor. Additionally, the toasted baguette was soft enough for ease of eating, but hearty enough to stand up under the very substantial toppings. Our whole group agreed that this was the overall table winner, and in speaking with some of the managers, it seems it was a huge hit at other tables as well.But that’s not to say the other dishes were slouches! Moving on to the highly anticipated Croissant Doughnut…Croissant Doughnut and fresh fruitAlso known as a cronut (but unable to officially be called such due to trademarks by the genius who came up with it), the fried, flaky doughnut is dipped in sugar and cinnamon and arrives topped with a banana caramel sauce, vanilla pastry creme, and chocolate ganache. Oh, and a dollop of whipped cream because YOU’RE ON VACATION!!!Croissant DoughnutThis gooey, decadent splurge definitely has a pronounced banana flavor from the sauce, which brought to mind the Bread Pudding at ‘Ohana, while having its own distinct flavor with the cinnamon and chocolate. You definitely need to be in the mood for some serious sweetness, though, as just a couple of bites did me in.Croissant DoughnutThere isn’t anything I would change about the doughnut itself — it’s as yummy as it appears. But because it is so very sweet I think this dish might be helped with a small side of bacon or something else savory to balance it out, especially considering that the starters for the meal are other sweet pastries. Overall, though, this is a fun and unapologetic dessert-for-breakfast with a LOT going for it!The Assorted Cured Meats and Cheese is a beautifully presented charcuterie tray, with the featured meats being Alpine-smoked ham, prosciutto and sopressata served alongside brie, strawberries, and a toasted baguette. There’s also a marmalade to add sweetness.Assorted Cured Meats and CheeseToasted BaguetteAll of the meat I sampled was nicely fresh and, as a huge fan of brie, I found the pairings to be tasty.Assorted Cured Meats and CheeseAssorted Cured Meats and CheeseSimply put, it’s quite well done, and an unexpected option for a theme park breakfast. This dish is the most likely to undergo a few changes based on seasonal availability. According to a Cast Member, it’s possible that in the future it may be served with grapes, or figs and honey, or other variations.The Vegetable Quiche is the same as that served at lunch, featuring mushroom, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and chive.Vegetable Quiche served with fresh fruitIt was packed with much more flavor than I expected, with lots of bell pepper providing a really nice bit of zest. I am also a fan of the buttery crust for this dense, filling meal.Vegetable QuicheVegetable QuicheThe Scrambled Egg Whites are topped with chives and served with roasted tomatoes and two multigrain croissants.Scrambled Egg White, Roasted Plum Tomatoes and Multigrain CroissantThe eggs themselves were rather nondescript, despite the presence of chive — which, alas, is the fate of egg whites in general.Scrambled Egg WhitesThe highlight of this dish was actually not the featured eggs but the multigrain croissants, which were buttery, but still had some nice texture to them.Multigrain CroissantsThere isn’t much to say about this dish. I understand the importance of having such a meal on the menu for varying guests’ needs, but with the standout quality of the other options, I’d recommend passing on this one.The Eggs Florentine is a puff pastry shell filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and spinach, with country ham and a roasted plum tomato on the side.Eggs Florentine with Country HamIf you’ve tried the Sauteed Shrimp and Scallops in its current form for dinner (it differs slightly from when it made its debut), you’ll be familiar with the style of the pastry shell, which is light and flaky and not at all soggy, even with the dense amount of filling.Closeup on Eggs FlorentineIt’s not mentioned on the menu description, but my friends and I all really picked up on the chive in this dish, and that small bit of sour cream you see dotting the top gives and extra bit of richness to the already hearty egg. Altogether, this dish packed much more flavor than expected.Cross-section of Eggs FlorentineThe country ham on the side was fine, but somewhat an afterthought when compared to the great main dish.Country HamWhile we didn’t have any children with us on this visit, we just couldn’t resist trying an item from the Kids’ Menu.Be Our Guest Breakfast Kids’ and Drink menuWe went with the Crepes de Cogsworth.Crepes de CogsworthStuffed with straight vanilla yogurt, blueberries, bananas and strawberries, the plate is enhanced with Wildberry Foam.Crepes de CogsworthYogurt filling in Crepes de CogsworthWhile we weren’t wowed, the crepes themselves were prepared just fine — light and fluffy. However, some children may not be a fan of that pronounced yogurt taste, which is very prominent in this dish. If your child does, however, enjoy vanilla yogurt, the Crepes du Cogsworth offer a fun departure from the more standard pancakes.So, we’re pleasantly full from enjoying the most important meal of the day at Be Our Guest, which gives us the energy to discuss our thoughts on the whole kit-and-kaboodle…OverallBefore we sum up the experience, let’s chat a little about value. For guests on the Disney Dining Plan, breakfast at Be Our Guest is a clear win for one Quick Service credit. Portions are hearty enough that you could do a later breakfast and an earlier dinner and easily get by with a midday snack to tide you over.Guests paying out of pocket, of course, have a little more to consider. I’ve tried to break down the value, but I should stress that this is based on estimations with offerings at other Disney Counter Service restaurants. With this prie fixe meal you receive your choice of entree, and I would guesstimate Disney prices for these items ranging anywhere from the Scrambled Egg Whites entree at around $8 to the Open-Face Bacon and Egg Sandwich around $11-12. The cost for a regular-sized Fountain Soda beverage is $2.99, typically sans refills depending on where you dine (the price of the other selections vary; for instance, bottled water is $2.50). Similar pastries as those served here go for about $2.99.So, you’re looking at a meal value of $14-18 with the rest, I suppose you could say, paying for the experience of dining for breakfast at Be Our Guest. Personally speaking, I would not typically get a pastry prior to an entree, so as a non-Disney Resort guest who is ineligible for the Dining Plan, that’s something I need to consider, just like other guests paying out of pocket need to decide if the value is there for them.The nice things is that — no matter which meal of the day you decide holds the best value for you — the breakfast option at Be Our Guest obviously does something that has been necessary for quite some time: it opens up more opportunities for people to dine here, and now with three distinct experiences to boot. So, let’s say you decide lunch is what offers you the best value, now you’re in better shape for getting an Advance Dining Reservation for that time slot thanks to the opportunities that the breakfast service opens up.Speaking solely to the breakfast experience, though, I really think that Be Our Guest offers some truly special dishes for the occasion, very much in keeping with their grand settings. Many of the dishes are a great step above what you would find in other Counter Service breakfast locations, in both quality and originality. Given the truly enchanting setting, it all comes together for another memorable meal at Be Our Guest Restaurant.Will you be starting the day at Be Our Guest Restaurant? Please let us know with a comment!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:First Look! Breakfast at Disney World’s Be Our Guest Restaurant! News! Be Our Guest Restaurant Breakfast Menus and Reservation Booking Details Be Our Guest Restaurant To Offer Table Service Breakfast? We Think So… View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.