BOG Dinner, worth it?

[CynBeth]

We love dinner there!

 

[kaybee1476]

We have both lunch and dinner ADRs at BOG for November but I'm thinking of canceling the dinner since we're paying OOP and it is very expensive... especially since my children don't eat enough to keep a cricket alive. I know adults are allowed to order a kid's meal at lunch, but is that also an option at dinner?

 

[Megara5115]

We loved it! We have done lunch and dinner and for us the dinner just felt so much more special. Lunch definitely had more of a cafeteria feel for me I didn't feel as immersed in the whimsical detailing of the experience in the castle. (my opinion of course). Everyone enjoyed their food for dinner as well (party of five).

Lunch is a perfectly adequate QS option at MK and if you are just looking to check it out and not really super worried about the ambiance as much I would say skip dinner and hold out for a lunch ADR to come up. I put an alert on Touring Plans for an ADR and had great success with it!

 

[AJT607]

We've tried both lunch and dinner and I would recommend trying both to everyone to see which you prefer. At the end of the day, we decided that we were happy we had a dinner at BoG and got photos with Beast, but we will probably only visit for lunch on future visits. I don't think the experience is worth "repeating" each visit, based on the cost.

 

[Texans_loyal]

we have dinner reservations next month and I was wondering if i had to order a main entree? can I just order dessert or an appetizer?

 

[DJFan88]

Lunch is a perfectly adequate QS option at MK and if you are just looking to check it out and not really super worried about the ambiance as much I would say skip dinner and hold out for a lunch ADR to come up. I put an alert on Touring Plans for an ADR and had great success with it!

We've tried both lunch and dinner and I would recommend trying both to everyone to see which you prefer. At the end of the day, we decided that we were happy we had a dinner at BoG and got photos with Beast, but we will probably only visit for lunch on future visits. I don't think the experience is worth "repeating" each visit, based on the cost.

I suppose you never know, but with less than 2 weeks to go, I figure I was lucky enough to snag a dinner.
The steak dinner looks good for the kids as each thing seems separate, the vegetable and fries and steak, all things they like. Most other steak dishes at other restaurants look too complicated on top of all kinds of stuff they wouldn't like. I know about substitutions, but sometimes it just gets complicated.

 

[Pepper pots]

We have an adr here on our last night of a 14 day vacation at wdw..We also have the memory maker..Is there Disney photographers there to take photos with the big man.?...

 

[mstephen87]

I guess I'm asking is this place worth the hype?

Totally worth the hype! BOG is our favorite food in Disney. My favorite is the steak and my husband loves the shrimp and scallops. The experience is fun and the beast is cool, but we go for the food. (It is the only restaurant my hubby will request)

 

[mstephen87]

We have an adr here on our last night of a 14 day vacation at wdw..We also have the memory maker..Is there Disney photographers there to take photos with the big man.?...

Yes there is, but still plan on taking a camera of some sort because the restaurant is absolutely breathtaking. And you will want a photo in front of the stained glass. (There is not a photographer there)

(also, you HAVE to try the lemon cupcake! Best cupcake I have ever had!)

we have dinner reservations next month and I was wondering if i had to order a main entree? can I just order dessert or an appetizer?

You can just order a side or dessert.

We have both lunch and dinner ADRs at BOG for November but I'm thinking of canceling the dinner since we're paying OOP and it is very expensive... especially since my children don't eat enough to keep a cricket alive. I know adults are allowed to order a kid's meal at lunch, but is that also an option at dinner?

Adults have to order off the adult menu. As far as the kids not eating much, their kids menu is pretty cheap (10-12$) and they can split a meal.

 

[kaybee1476]

Yes there is, but still plan on taking a camera of some sort because the restaurant is absolutely breathtaking. And you will want a photo in front of the stained glass. (There is not a photographer there)

(also, you HAVE to try the lemon cupcake! Best cupcake I have ever had!)


You can just order a side or dessert.


Adults have to order off the adult menu. As far as the kids not eating much, their kids menu is pretty cheap (10-12$) and they can split a meal.

Thanks! Could our whole family of 4 order only desserts? If we have a dinner ADR, would they make somebody order an entree? Our reservation is at 6:35 on a party night, so we don't want to spend a lot of time eating in a restaurant and missing the party events. But I would love to meet the Beast!

 

[mstephen87]

Thanks! Could our whole family of 4 order only desserts? If we have a dinner ADR, would they make somebody order an entree? Our reservation is at 6:35 on a party night, so we don't want to spend a lot of time eating in a restaurant and missing the party events. But I would love to meet the Beast!

You can order whatever you would like. (Including just dessert) Just try to remember that your server is banking on a solid family meal gratuity, so if you are only doing dessert for 4 (Under a 30$ tab) I would be courteous and quick as to not hold a table the server could be making a 30+$ gratuity on. Get in, get some dessert and meet the beast. (But if you could get an earlier ressie, dinner is to die for)

 

[Carolrita]

I have 10pm reservations for Be Our Guest in late August. Will we be able to meet Beast, or is this too late in the evening? Thanks.

 

[Carolrita]

One more question. I'm an adult, picky eater. If I decide to pay out of pocket, instead of using my dining plan, can I order from the child's menu for dinner at BOG?

 

[mstephen87]

One more question. I'm an adult, picky eater. If I decide to pay out of pocket, instead of using my dining plan, can I order from the child's menu for dinner at BOG?

The beast will be there until the restaurant closes, so yes, you will see him. Most TS restaurants say only kids under 10 can order off the children's menu, but I suppose you can ask.

 

[DJFan88]

The beast will be there until the restaurant closes, so yes, you will see him. Most TS restaurants say only kids under 10 can order off the children's menu, but I suppose you can ask.

Some will make it an adult portion and charge higher, if it's just a matter of liking something a little plainer.

 

[Kkb0517]

I suppose you never know, but with less than 2 weeks to go, I figure I was lucky enough to snag a dinner.
The steak dinner looks good for the kids as each thing seems separate, the vegetable and fries and steak, all things they like. Most other steak dishes at other restaurants look too complicated on top of all kinds of stuff they wouldn't like. I know about substitutions, but sometimes it just gets complicated.

When I got it the steak, fries, and green beans were seperate and very good. The butter also came on the side.

 

[Dis703]

BoG is one of our favorite restaurants at Disney, so yes we think it's worth it. The food at dinner in particular has always been very good and the service has been great as well. It's always a great experience when we go.

 

[Carolrita]

Some will make it an adult portion and charge higher, if it's just a matter of liking something a little plainer.

Thanks.

 

[Carolrita]

The beast will be there until the restaurant closes, so yes, you will see him. Most TS restaurants say only kids under 10 can order off the children's menu, but I suppose you can ask.

Thanks.