Be Our Guest
Step inside the Beast’s enchanted castle for French-inspired dining, stunning themed rooms and a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of Magic Kingdom.
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Location: Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom
Best for: Beauty and the Beast fans, those who love immersive theming and anyone who wants to dine inside a Disney storybook
Serving: Lunch and dinner with a three-course prix fixe menu
The Scene: Beast’s castle brought to life with grand details, enchanted touches and three uniquely themed dining rooms
Must-try: The grey stuff — it really is delicious!
Would we return? Yes, especially with Disney first-timers or if someone has always wanted to try it. It’s a beautiful experience, but for repeat visits we tend to choose restaurants where the experience changes or the food is a bigger standout.
We had the pleasure of enjoying our first dinner at Be Our Guest during the opening days of New Fantasyland in December 2012, thanks to my lightning-fast dialing finger. 😂 At the time, getting a reservation felt like winning the Disney lottery, and I was thrilled to snag one of the newest and most talked-about dining experiences in Magic Kingdom.
While reservations aren’t quite the impossible-to-get treasure they once were, this is still a popular experience, especially for families who want to step inside the world of Beauty and the Beast. I understand why. There are plenty of restaurants where the food is the reason you book. Be Our Guest is a little different. You’re booking the moment when the castle doors open and you realize you’re actually dining inside Beast’s home.
The Atmosphere
Before you even enter the castle, the experience begins. A bridge over a clear creek, stone gargoyles and detailed architecture welcome you into Beast’s enchanted home. Although those gargoyles do look like they might be keeping an eye on who gets invited inside.
Be Our Guest features three distinct dining rooms, each offering a completely different atmosphere.
The West Wing is our personal favorite. It’s darker, more dramatic and perfectly captures the mysterious side of the story. The enchanted rose sits prominently in the room, and every so often the room comes alive with a dramatic storm effect. Be sure to look toward Prince Adam’s portrait when it happens!
The Ballroom is the grand showstopper. With soaring painted ceilings, sparkling chandeliers and enormous windows overlooking a snowy evening scene, it feels like stepping directly into the animated classic.
The Rose Gallery offers a warmer, more relaxed setting with beautiful tapestries and a massive music box featuring Belle and the Beast. It’s a little less dramatic than the other rooms, but still filled with gorgeous details.
The Fare
Lunch and dinner at Be Our Guest feature a three-course prix fixe menu with French-inspired dishes.
The menu has changed over the years, but you can expect a mix of classic French-inspired offerings, including dishes like French onion soup, escargot de Bourgogne, steak frites and seasonal fish selections. Kids also have their own prix fixe menu with options that feel a little more familiar for younger diners.
And yes, you absolutely need to save room for dessert. The grey stuff has become a Disney dining icon for a reason. Try it. Don’t overthink it.
The food here is good, and we’ve had some really enjoyable meals, but the true magic of Be Our Guest comes from the entire package. You’re not just sitting down for dinner. You’re sitting down inside one of Disney’s most beloved stories.
Bread Service
Kids’ Fruit and Cheese Plate
Potato-Leek Soup
Truffle Potato Chips and Charred Leek Fondue
Grilled Filet Mignon
Smashed Potato, Haricots Verts, and Sauce au Poivre
Kids’ Grilled Steak
with Green Beans and Fries
Kids’ Dessert Trio
Birthday Grey Stuff
Dessert Trio
Master’s Cupcake
Paint Your Own Cup
It was edible!
Kids’ Dessert Trio
They loved getting messy!
The Beast
While Be Our Guest is often mistaken for a character dining experience, it does not currently offer character meet-and-greets during your meal. The Beast has come out of his reclusive castle life and makes his way through the dining rooms, but he does not stop at tables for individual greetings or photos.
In the past, guests could meet the Beast after dinner, which is where this photo came from. I still laugh every time I see this picture from our very first Be Our Guest dinner shortly after the restaurant opened. It was a long, chilly Magic Kingdom day, and Stitchy had completely crashed before his meal even arrived. As we were getting ready to leave, we decided to stop for a photo with the Beast.
Except Stitchy, still deep in his post-nap haze, hugged the PhotoPass photographer instead of the Beast. The character handler immediately laughed and playfully asked, “Why didn’t I get a hug?” Teenager Stitchy absolutely loves that we still tell this story. 😉
Our Take
Be Our Guest is one of the most beautiful restaurants at Walt Disney World, and if you’ve never dined inside Beast’s castle, it’s an experience we think every Disney fan should have at least once. Disney absolutely knocked it out of the park when it comes to the atmosphere.
That said, we do miss what this restaurant used to be. Meeting the Beast after dinner felt like the perfect ending to the meal, and while it’s still fun to see him stroll through the dining rooms, a quick wave just doesn’t have the same magic. For a restaurant built around one of Disney’s most beloved stories, we’d love to see that interaction return.
The food is solid, but for us it isn’t quite enough to make this a repeat reservation on its own. Between the prix fixe menu and the scaled-back character experience, we usually find ourselves choosing restaurants with more interactive entertainment, seasonal offerings or meals that completely wow us.
Still, for a first visit to Walt Disney World—or your first chance to step inside Beast’s castle—Be Our Guest is a Disney bucket list experience that’s worth checking off. It may not be our favorite meal in Magic Kingdom, but it’s certainly one of the most memorable settings.
Oh, and if you see that guy over there with the nose ring, tell him we said hi!
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Ohhhh I’m TOO jealous of this! I absolutely love the “try the grey stuff” too, was it delicious?? xx
It was delicious!! As I was writing, I was half considering trying over the next few days to get a reservation for our trip next week. Haha!!!